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AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
December 11, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
FROM: Mark K. Vukojevic, P.E., Director of Public Works I City Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
GUM GROVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 50213
SUMMARY
The proposed City Council action will approve the plans and specifications, and authorize Staff
to initiate the bidding process for Gum Grove Park Improvement, Project No. 50213.
BACKGROUND:
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With the development of the Hellman Ranch by John Laing Homes, the City was deeded a 14 Y.
acre nature park that lies between the new Heron Pointe Subdivision and the homes on Crestview
Lane. The majority of the property has been used as the existing Gum Grove Park. Near Seal
Beach Boulevard a portion of unimproved land was given to the City to augment the existing
Gum Grove Park. As part of the Subdivision Agreement between John Laing Homes and the
City $145,000 was paid to the City to construct improvements to the addition to the park.
John Laing Homes has been responsible for maintenance of the Gum Grove Park during the
construction of the subdivision. The City has been waiting for the completion of the subdivision
to construct improvements to the Gum Grove Park. Over the past two years, during the winter
rain seasons, erosion occurred in the park. John Laing Homes brought in equipment and repaired
the damage. As construction is near completion' with the housing subdivision, and the winter
rain season approaching it is time to construct improvements with the $145,000 budgeted for the
project.
The City held meetings with community groups and the public to present the current plan. This
plan was approved by the Gum Grove Group. The proposed project consists of planting natural
riparian landscaping (as directed by the California coastal commission) and constructing
additional erosion control measures throughout the park. A temporary irrigation system will be
installed to water landscaping only during the establishment period. Plans were completed by
the City's consultant Urban Arena.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $145,000 are currently available in fiscal year 2006/2007 from
Developer Fees within the City's approved 5-year Capital Improvement Program budget under
Project No. 50213.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize Staff
to initiate the bidding process for the Gum Grove Improvements, Project No. 50213.
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Sean Crumby, P.E.
Deputy City Engineer
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MtfvukOjeviC, P.E.,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer