The Capital Improvement Division provides administration of the city's 5 year capital improvement program (CIP). This division oversees the turnkey contract management operation of circulation, infrastructure, Community Services & Redevelopment Agency projects, from project initiation to contract closeout.
Staff is responsible for preparing Requests for Proposals to secure professional services for design and construction of public works and park projects. Staff also arranges for needed right-of-way acquisitions for CIP project construction, completes studies and designs in a timely manner, calculates accurate estimates, and manages the construction and thorough inspection of those projects.
This division of the Public Works Department also reviews and approves all consultant plans; conducts the public bidding process; coordinates with other City Departments, utility companies and government agencies; and performs construction inspection. The Master Planning and Conceptual Design of all City parks is directed through the Temecula Community Services District and transferred to the Capital Projects Program for preparation of the plans and specifications, and subsequent construction.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Monthly Activity Report
January / February 2008
Prepared By: Amer Attar
Submitted by: William G. Hughes
Date: February 26, 2008
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1. Fire Station - Northeast Site (Roripaugh Ranch)
This project will construct a new fire station in the north part of the City. The majority of work was completed by April of 2006. Roripaugh Developer (Ashby) schedule shows access and utilities to the site in August 2007. Because of this there was cost to re-mobilize and complete the project when the aforementioned items are complete, these costs are reflected in an approved change order total, which is the responsibility of the developer. In addition, a fire engine/truck venting system (requested/added on 2/06) will be installed when the Contractor is re-mobilized; this cost is also included in the approved change order total.
2. Temecula Education Center- Rough Grading
This project will provide for the grading of the proposed Temecula Education Center. Project was awarded on 4/11/06. Construction started on 5/1/06. CCO#1 to relocate/modify all impacted utilities along Diaz Road adjacent to the project was approved by the RDA Board on 10/10/06 and Diaz Road was brought up to grade. All work was completed on March 28, 2007. Other ongoing work under this contract involves EMWD work outside of the project limit which was completed in late July. The property was prepared for the rainy season and we are in the process of resolving all issues with EMWD.
3. City Field Operations Center (Maintenance Facility and Corporate Yard) - Phase 2
This project will construct the second phase of the City’s Field Operation Center, which includes the building and the corporate yard. Most punch list work is complete. The City, consultant and contractor are working to resolve the stem wall to curtain wall connection leak that happened during the last major storms.
4. Fire Station - Wolf Creek Site
A new 3-bay, 9,062 SF, heavy urban fire station will be built at the SE corner of Wolf Valley Rd & Wolf Creek Dr South. City council's accepted the project at the 02/12/08 City Council Meeting. Warranty issues have come up and the Contractor is working on them. There's a potential claim that may surface (U/G electrical conduits vs. overhead placement).
5. Diaz Road Realignment to Vincent Moraga
Under this project, Diaz Road will be realigned starting just south of Rancho Way to Vincent Moraga Road at Rancho California Road. Business Park Drive will be a T-intersection at Diaz. The traffic signal at existing Diaz Road and Rancho California Road will be removed. With the exception of applying bonded fiber matrix as a post-construction erosion control measure, anticipated to be done the week of 2/18/08, the project is complete. Landscape maintenance period terminated on February 9, 2008. Notice of Completion is to be filed in March.
6. Rancho California Road Widening, Old Town Front Street to I-15 (Southside)
This project will construct an additional eastbound lane to provide for a right turn lane to southbound I-15, as well as modify the existing median to accommodate dual left turn lanes from westbound Rancho California Road to southbound Old Town Front Street. AT&T has removed the excess encasement of their facilities to allow the construction of the missing storm drain. This allowed the City to complete the storm drain construction. All work items should be completed by the end of February.
7. I-15 and 79 South Sign Replacement – Temecula Parkway Name Addition and Replacement of 79South Signs Within City Limits
This project will add the newly adopted name of “Temecula Parkway” to the appropriate freeway signs and change all “79 South” signs within City Limits. All installations have been completed. Project acceptance by the City Council is scheduled for the March 18th meeting.
8. Community Recreation Center (CRC) Emergency Channel Grading
Rainfall on 12/01/07 prompted the City Council to declare a Local Emergency on 12/11/07 due to an unforeseen flood condition at the CRC. P/W Staff negotiated with TCSD's Annual Agreement Contractor to complete the grading work; construction was completed on 12/13/07. Staff received advanced authorization from USACE and is currently seeking after-the fact authorization from CDFG. Mitigation may be required for the impacts to the channel; discussions with regulatory agencies on this matter continue.
9. Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail
This project will build equestrian and bike trails along Murrieta Creek between Rancho California Road and Diaz Road. The project is funded in part by a $1,214,000 federal grant. Riverside County Flood Control has issued the Encroachment Permit. The City is working with the consultant to revise the irrigation plans and process them through RCWD. Eastern Municipal Water District's Force Main project has just been completed. Once the irrigation plans are approved by RCWD construction can commence. Construction should begin by the end of March.
10. Traffic Signal Installation – Rancho California Road at Business Park West
Under this project, a traffic signal will be installed on Rancho California Road at Business Park West. A pre-construction meeting was held on 11/15/07. The City received delivery of the poles and the controller. All concrete ramps work is complete. All signal poles have been erected. The contractor is working on pulling all the wires. Southern California Edison (SCE) is to provide power on 02/16/08. The signal is scheduled to be turned on on 02/20/08.
PROJECTS BEING ADVERTISED FOR BIDS
1. Old Town Infrastructure Projects - Street Improvements, Mercedes St (2nd - 6th) & the Realignment of Main St. and Construction of the Town Square
This project includes street improvements on Mercedes & Main Streets. For bidding purposes, this work and the Town Square improvements were merged. The Town Square construction include the plaza area for Phase 1 of the Civic Center. One contractor will be responsible for the entire project. This project is currently being advertised for construction bids. Bid opening is scheduled for February 28, 2008.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN
1. Pechanga Parkway Improvements – Phase II (SR 79 South to Pechanga Road)
This project will widen Pechanga Parkway (formerly Pala Road) to its ultimate width from the Pechanga Parkway Bridge to Pechanga road. The Environmental Document (Categorical Exclusion) was approved by FHWA on April 19, 2007. The PS&E package & request for authorization (RFA) was re-submitted to Caltrans on 11/1/07. Caltrans provided comments to the City and the City responded to these comments and resubmitted the package. Caltrans has reviewed and approved the RFA package. It has been forwarded to Caltrans HQ for issuance of the construction authorization. Also, we are working with our landscape consultant to modify the irrigation plans to accommodate recycled water due to newly, adopted State laws and RCWD regulations. Once the City receives a letter of authorization for construction (E-76) from Caltrans, the public bidding process can be initiated for construction.
2. Pechanga Parkway Storm Drain Improvements – Environmental Mitigation
The project includes the construction of new wetlands as part of the Wolf Valley Creek Channel - Stage I Project. The mitigation site is located along the north bank of Temecula Creek (within the floodplain and floodway area). The environmental regulatory agencies have approved this new mitigation area and would not have accepted the 5-year maintenance on the Pala Road Bridge mitigation site unless this new mitigation project was provided by the City. New landscaping and an irrigation system will be installed. Once the mitigation area is constructed, the City will perform a 5-year maintenance and monitoring plan. RCFC & WCD stated that the proposed mitigation site is not within their maintenance area and they have no significant comments regarding the installation. The consultant provided signed mylars to the City for signature. The contract bid document and technical specifications are be finalized. The appraisal for three easements is now complete and offers for purchase of the property will be made to owners during the month of February.
3. Murrieta Creek Bridge - Overland Drive Extension to Diaz Road
This project includes studying alignments, design and construction of an extension of Overland Drive, westerly to Diaz Road, including a new bridge over Murrieta Creek. Coordination with RCFC & WCD and the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers is required. The Corps has completed their HEC-RAS Study for Murrieta Creek. The access ramps to the creek and under crossings at bridges are now included in the HEC-RAS cross-sectional data. The consultant is reviewing the HEC-RAS Study and they should finish their review by February 15th. According to RCFC & WCD, the Corps will not provide a guarantee that this is the last study, however, the new HEC- RAS study now provides 4 feet of freeboard for the proposed bridge (1' more than is needed for the Corps and RCFC & WCD criteria). The reason for the increase in freeboard was due to a reduction of the roughness coefficient along the sides of the Murrieta Creek Channel; the roughness coefficient was reduced from .09 to about .05.
4. Main Street Bridge Over Murrieta Creek (Replacement)
This project will replace the existing Main Street Bridge over Murrieta Creek. Design consultant Simon Wong Engineering (SWE) and the City are continuing to pursue environmental permitting and coordination issues associated with pursuing the bridge replacement as a project separate from the Corps of Engineer's Murrieta Creek improvement project. Riverside County Flood Control has provided data from the Corps regarding creek delineation, from which EDAW (environmental subconsultant) is determining their scope of work. EDAW's field work is to begin in March '08. EDAW has also determined that this project may qualify for a 404(r) exemption, which would shorten the environmental process somewhat. Further information on this development is forthcoming.
5. Diaz Road Extension to Cherry Street
This project is ''On-hold'" as it is some what dependent on the final state of the Education Center property.
6. Santa Gertrudis Bicycle/ Trail Undercrossing at Margarita Road
This project will construct a trail for bicycles and pedestrians along Santa Gertrudis Creek under Margarita Road. Data regarding existing utilities are being incorporated into the design. RCFC has provided an Encroachment Permit. This project cannot be constructed until adequate funds are identified. An application was submitted for State Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) funds on 12/1/06. Plans & Specs will be soon and the project will be shelved until funding is identified and appropriated.
7. Western Bypass Corridor - Alignment Study
This project will complete an alignment study for the northern portion of the Western Bypass Corridor (from Cherry Street to just south of Rancho California Road The City has provided comments to the Consultant, URS, on the final plans. URS has submitted their Draft Final Report. This report is currently being reviewed by the City.
8. Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Over Santa Gertrudis Creek
This project includes the construction of an approx. 200' ped/bike bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek near Chaparral H.S. This is a federally funded project, which will involve a NEPA document. Coordination between the City and Rancho California Water District to acquire a portion of an RCWD-owned parcel needed to construct the bridge continues. Design consultant, Nolte Associates, completed preliminary surveying as it relates to bridge design in February; geotech work to begin by the end of February. Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form is to be submitted to Caltrans within the next month. Coordination with RCWD to obtain a Right-of-Entry permit to perform foundation investigation expected to be complete the week of 2/18/08.
9. Ronald Reagan Sports Park Channel Silt Removal & Desiltation Pond
This project includes restoring the Best Management Practices (BMP) of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and the requirement of RWQCB by desilting the channel & pond located near the Sports Park. City's environmental consultant, BonTerra, continues to work on the environmental clearance process; regulatory permit applications were submitted on 12/13/07. Civil design was initiated utilizing the Annual Agreement consultant. Staff is reviewing 90% submittal. Possible mitigation requirements by regulatory agencies have prompted a down-sized construction scope of work. Exact impacts on the environmental and design processes have yet to be determined.
10. Western Bypass Bridge Over Murrieta Creek
This project involves the design and construction of a new bridge over Murrieta Creek at the westerly terminus of SR-79S and an extension of Pujol Street to the new structure. Once constructed, this will serve as the southerly connection of the Western Bypass Corridor. This project has been on hold, but is now being restarted.
11. Temecula Community Center Expansion
This project will add approximately 4000 square feet of space to the existing Temecula Community Center to accommodate more human services programs. The Escallier House and Barn will be moved onto the Community Center site. The Grading phase of this project is scheduled to go to bid on 2/25/08 and the bid date is set for 3/18/08. The plans and specs will go before the City Council on 2/12/08. The WQMP is still being reviewed but has been accepted in concept. The Community Center Building plans have been reviewed and approved by Building and Safety and the Fire corrections are being finalized. An Amendment is scheduled to go to Council on 2/26/08 for Meyer and Assoc. in the amount of $45,740.00. This is the cost of the design for the Escallier House and Barn.
12. Redhawk Park Improvements, Four Sites
This project will add amenities to four park sites in the recently annexed Redhawk area. Due to budgetary restraints, the construction was divided into phases over a number of years. At the December 11, 2007 meeting, the City Council approved an agreement with RJM for the construction drawings of the chosen amenities, which include a half court basketball court, ADA accessible parking, and dog park at Redhawk Community Park; a seatwall and shade structure at Sunset Park. A kick off meeting with the design consultant was held on 02/05/08. The preparation of the construction drawings is underway.
13. Old Town Infrastructure Projects - Site Demolition and Site Preparation
This project involves demolishing the existing non-historic structures on the City owned parcels at the intersection Main and Mercedes to make way for the Main Street Realignment and the Old Town Parking Structure. The remaining relocations to occur under this contract are the Escallier House and Barn, which are scheduled to be relocated March 2008.
14. Old Town Infrastructure Projects - Underground Utility District
This project will effectively underground all overhead utility lines along Old Town Front Street, between 2nd and 6th streets, all of Main Street east of Murrieta Creek and Mercedes Street between 2nd and 6th streets. SCE along with Verizon and Time Warner are finalizing their design/ participation of the U/G Utility District. Street improvement plans have been forwarded to the utilities. The project will be bid out in 2 parts - Rule 20A (Edison's portion) and 20B (City's portion). U/G utility construction is being closely coordinated with the street improvement project and is anticipated in April/ May 2008.
15. Old Town Infrastructure Projects - Parking Structure & Office/Retail frontage
This project will construct a parking structure, including office and retail frontage as part of phase 1 of Old Town Civic Center project. NMR submitted construction documents in Jan 2008. Clarification on the retaining wall is necessary before we submit to Caltrans for the encroachment permit applications.
16. Old Town Civic Center Phase 2
Under this project the design and construction documents for phase two of the Civic Center Project will be developed. Design consultant NMR continues the schematic design process. NMR is finalizing the departmental floor plans and exterior elevations.
17. Temecula Parkway (formerly 79 South) Park & Ride
This project will design and construct a park and ride facility on Temecula Parkway (formerly 79 South) at La Paz. The Park and Ride 30% design has been approved and design work continues. An amendment has been requested by AAE, Inc. for changes in design and added work for the WQMP. This will also reflect added costs to phase the project. The new design utilizes retention basins for run off instead of underground storage. Although 30 parking spaces will be lost, significant savings will be realized with this design.
18. De Portola Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (from Jedediah Smith to Margarita)
This project includes rehabilitating De Portola Road from Jedediah Smith Road to Margarita Road. This is a federally funded project. The Environmental Document (Categorical Exclusion) was approved by Caltrans on August 8, 2007. The Consultant will be submitting 70% plans for review in February 2008.
19. 79 South to Pechanga Parkway - Dual Right Turn Lanes
This project includes the design and construction of two right turn lanes on eastbound Temecula Parkway (formerly State Route 79 South) to southbound Pechanga Parkway. The design includes the widening of Temecula Parkway and relocation of traffic signal poles. 100% design plans are almost complete; and signed mylars will be submitted to the City when a small retaining wall design is complete. The retaining wall will support the relocated sidewalk at the beginning of the proposed right turn lanes on Temecula Parkway.
20. Santiago Detention Basin
This project includes the design of a 1 acre desilting basin. The proposed basin is located on the south side of Santiago Road between Vallejo Avenue and Orsmby Road. The geotechnical study has been completed and submittal of the 50% design plans is expected by 2/25/2008.
21. Pavement Rehabilitation – STPL Project
This project will rehab Rancho California Road from Ynez Rd. to the City limits on the east. Consultant has submitted the 30% design package to the City for review. Comments were forwarded back to them. Consultant will submit the 90% design to the City in late-February. City submitted the PES, NES (MI) and ISA package to Caltrans for review and just received the signed PES form and the CE.
22. Winchester Road/79-North Corridor Beautification
This federally funded project will design and construct landscaping and irrigation enhancements to the existing raised medians along Winchester Road between Ynez Road and the easterly City limit. The consultant just submitted the 90% design package to the City for review. City will forward the comments back to the consultant by late February. The City received the signed PES and CE from Caltrans.
23. French Valley Parkway Phase 1 - Southbound Off-Ramp to Jefferson, Auxiliary Lane, and Widening the Bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek at the Winchester Southbound Off-ramp
A southbound off-Ramp to Jefferson, an auxiliary lane, and widening the bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek at the Winchester southbound off-ramp are the components of Phase 1. The City and Caltrans have agreed that immediate action is required to relieve congestion at the Winchester Road southbound off-ramp. Status is as follows:
- PS&E – Consultant is preparing 95% plans (retaining walls and landscape/irrigation).
- Type Selection for Retaining Walls - Approved November 2007.
- Right of Way - Establishing limits of dedication. Discussions are continuing with owners of affected parcels within Phase 1 work.
- Construction Cooperative Agreement - Caltrans comments received on 2nd fact sheet submittal; City is preparing additional information requested.
- Maintenance Agreement - City preparing exhibit for the first draft.
- Declaration of Units – Caltrans Approved Metric Exception for this phase.
- Utilities - Amendment #8, for utility support, approved by City Council on 12/11/07. Staff met with the consultant on 01/10/08 to initiate work as specified in the Amendment.
- Conceptual Landscape/Aesthetics - 1st submittal to Caltrans returned with comments IBC selected 1 of the 3 conceptual options for Phase 1 on 01/22/08. This selection will be incorporated into Draft Structures PS&E submittal expected 02/13/08.
24. Old Town Gymnasium
This project will construct a gymnasium in old town, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club site is too small for the proposed Gymnasium. We are currently working with Riverside County Flood Control (RCFC) to acquire a property adjacent the Boy's and Girl's Club for the new gymnasium. We have received several design options from WLC and will propose them to RCFC. All design work is pending the acquisition of this land.
25. Re-Stripe Route 79 South to 8 lanes from I-15 to Pechanga Parkway
This project will provide four lanes in each direction on Temecula Parkway (formerly State Route 79 South) from I-15 to Pechanga Parkway. City is reviewing 90% design plans. Construction will be coordinated with the following project: Pechanga Parkway Dual Right Turn Lanes from Temecula Parkway, Project No. PW06-11.
26. Pavement Management System Update 2008-2013
This project will update the City's Pavement Management System for the years 2008-2013. An RFP was forwarded to six consultants for review. City has received 3 proposals from consulting firms. Staff reviewed the proposals and is negotiating with one of them. Staff is in the process of reviewing the proposals. The most qualified consultant will be selected towards the end of January 2008.
27. Localized Storm Drain Improvements
This project will fix the drainage problem at the south end of Front Street (at the MWD easement). Baseline right of way, utilities, and mapping are established. This project is currently on hold.
28. Long Canyon Detention Basin - Access Road
This project will construct an access road to the Long Canyon Detention Basin. Plans and specifications are 90% complete. City is seeking FEMA funds to remove excess silt deposited within the basin before constructing the access road. Project is on hold until FEMA determination is finalized.
PROJECTS IN THE PLANNING STAGE
1. I-15/ SR 79 South Interchange - Project Report (PR)
This project will modify the I-15/ SR 79 South Interchange to accommodate projected future traffic. This is the next step of project development after the completion of the Project Study Report.
City continued development of design geometrics and environmental technical studies. Status is as follows:
- Draft Project Report - Approved January 2008.
- Advisory Design Exceptions - Approved 10/18/06.
- Mandatory Design Exceptions - Approved 10/20/06.
- Stormwater Data Report - 4th submittal is to coincide with final PR Submittal.
- Traffic Study - Approved 09/11/06.
- Modified Access Report – FHWA Determination of Acceptability was approved in July 2007. Final approval pending approval of the Final Environmental Document.
- Geometric Approval Drawings - Under development.
- Initial Study Assessment – Approved September 2005.
- Acoustic Evaluation – Approved December 2005.
- Air Quality Assessment - Approved PM10 Nov 2005 and PM2.5 Jul 2006.
- Nat Environmental Study – Approved May 2006.
- Cultural Studies - Approved November 2006.
- Draft Environmental Document - Approved Dec 2007. Public circulation planned for March 2008.
- FHWA Air Conformity - 1st submittal is under Caltrans review.
2. French Valley Parkway Overcrossing and Interchange, Project Report (PR), Plans Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Preparation
This project will construct an interchange between Winchester Road Interchange and the I-15/I-215 split. The project is moving through the Caltrans process. Current status is as follows:
- Draft Project Report - Approved June 2006.
- Project Report - Final preparation pending approval of Environmental Document.
- Draft Environmental Document - Final submittal pending approval of Storm Drain Study.
- New Connection Report - Preparing final submittal for Caltrans review.
- Traffic Operations Analysis - Approved 02/05/08.
- Exception to 20-yr Traffic Design - Approved 12/17/07.
- Stormwater Data Report - Preparing final report.
- Mandatory Design Exceptions - Approved 07/18/06.
- Advisory Design Exceptions - Approved 07/18/06.
- Exception to Ramp Metering Policy - Approved 07/05/06.
- Geometric Approval Drawings - Approved 07/18/06.
- Revised Geometric Approval Drawings - Under Caltrans review.
- Storm Drain Study - Revising per Caltrans comments.
- Freeway Agreements - Under Caltrans-HQ review.
- Risk Management Plan - Updating as necessary.
- Project Charter - 1st draft is under Caltrans review.
- Declaration of Units - Request for Metric Exception denied by Caltrans.
- Maintenance Agmt - Preparing 1st submittal for Caltrans review.
- Financial Plan - Preparing 2nd submittal for Caltrans review.