SR-02-26-2013-3EReference Agreement No.
9711 (CCS)
City Council Meeting: February 26, 2013
Agenda Item: 3—F
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Martin Pastucha, Director of Public Works
Subject: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Agreement for
Maintenance of Landscape Area within State Highway Right -of -way
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an agreement with Caltrans for the maintenance of landscape areas within the
State Highway right -of -way located above the McClure Tunnel at the intersection of
Ocean Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
Executive Summary
The State requires that a new landscape maintenance agreement be executed for work
associated with the Palisades Garden Walk construction project located within the State
right -of -way at the southeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The
maintenance agreement requires the City assume responsibility and liability for the
irrigation and maintenance of new landscape.
-- Background
In July 1966, the City adopted Resolution 3464 and entered into a Local Agency -State
Freeway Maintenance Agreement for maintenance of roadways and sidewalks at
various locations throughout the City. The agreement requires the City to maintain
roadway surfaces and sidewalks located above the bridge deck on overpasses
throughout the City.
In August 1977, the City adopted Resolution 4784 modifying an existing freeway
maintenance agreement between the City and the State for additional locations in the
City.
Discussion
In December of 2012, the City received comments from the State as part of an
encroachment permit application for work associated with Palisades Garden Walk in the
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State right -of -way located above the McClure Tunnel at the intersection of Ocean
Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The State requires a new landscape maintenance
agreement be executed for the new landscaping, green screen, and seat walls being
constructed. The maintenance agreement requires that the City assume responsibility
and liability for the irrigation and on -going maintenance of the new landscape features.
The on -going maintenance and upkeep of the work within State right -of -way will be
included in the overall maintenance program for the new park.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There is no additional budget or financial impact associated with this recommendation.
Ongoing maintenance of the area associated with the landscape maintenance
agreement will be included in the planned maintenance of the new park.
Prepared by: Christopher Lamm, CIP Project Manager
Approved: Forwarded to Council:
Martin Pastucha
Director of Public Works
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Rod Gould
City Manager