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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
August / September 2008
Prepared By: Amer Attar
Submitted by: William G. Hughes
Date: September 23, 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. City Vacant Lot- Rough Grading
This project will provide for the grading of the old Temecula vacant lot site. All work was completed on March 28, 2007. NPDES work on the site was completed in March of 2008. Additional work is planned to restore the RCWD site permanently and to make the site easier to maintain. Work will start on 10/01/2008 and be completed in about two to three weeks.
3. Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail
This project will build equestrian and bike trails along Murrieta Creek between Rancho California Road and Diaz Road. On the north and south sides of the project, the contractor has completed the grading, the installation of the mainline irrigation, the mow curb, the DG, and the irrigation laterals. AC has been placed on the north side and will be placed on the south side by the end of September. Soil quality issues are being looked into and once the issues are resolved planting will begin.
4. 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 Drive West. All work on this project is complete. The signal was turned on on Tuesday 02/26/08. Project acceptance and the Notice of Completion will be presented to the City Council at the 09/23/08 meeting.
5. Old Town Infrastructure Projects - Street Improvements, Mercedes St (2nd - 6th) & the Realignment of Main St. and Construction of the Town Square
This project includes the construction of the Town Square and street improvements on Mercedes & Main Streets. On March 18, 2008, the City Council awarded the construction contract L H Engineering Company, Inc for $3,458,495.00. Work is ongoing on storm drains, sewer, water systems and the Town Square.
6. 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. Herman Weissker was awarded the work at the 3/18/08, City Council Meeting. Work is currently underway along Main Street.
7. Citywide Slurry Seal Project FY 2007-2008
This project will slurry seal streets mainly in the Paloma del Sol area. Construction is essentially complete. Minor punchlist items are being addressed. Estimated completion is 09/15/08.
8. Roller Hockey Rink Dasher Board System
This project will replace the boards at the existing Roller Hockey Rink. The replacement of the dasher board system is complete and Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association had their opening day on Friday, 9/5/08. The rink surface was also refinished and Building and Safety has signed of on their permit. Once the Bond and Affidavit are received from the contractor (YAKAR) the project will be sent to Council for acceptance.
9. Pechanga Parkway Improvements – Phase II (Temecula Parkway (formerly 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. Construction began on July 7, 2008. Construction that will occur during the month of September is as follows: pavement, aggregate base, removals, and traffic signals. The final section of the Pechanga Tribe's Recycled Waterline project between Loma Linda Road and Rainbow Canyon Road started on July 14 and will be complete by December 1, 2008.
10. Old Town Infrastructure Projects - Parking Structure & Office/Retail frontage
This project includes the site grading and retaining walls for the Civic Center & the Parking Structure site as well as construction of a parking structure, including office frontage shell space. PCL was awarded the construction contract at the 8/26/08 CC mtg. PreCon Mtg & Notice to Proceed is anticipated in late September. The Underground Fire Protection plan is pending RCWD approval.
11. 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 basin located near the Sports Park. 401 Certification and Streambed Alteration Agreement have been acquired. Final negotiation with USF&WS and CDFG for mitigation requirements is pending. The Project was awarded on 08/26/08 and is on-hold pending confirmation of FEMA reimbursement funding.
12. Old Town Civic Center Phase 2
This project will construct the Old Town Civic Center. Bids were opened on 09/03/08. City Council awarded the contract to Edge Development, Inc. in the amount of $31,555,500.00 at the 09/09/08 meeting.
PROJECTS BEING ADVERTISED FOR BIDS
1. 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. The project is out to bid. Bid opening is scheduled for 10/09/08.
2. 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 project is out to bid and bid opening is scheduled for September 30, 2008. The plans for the Escallier House and barn are being revised to re route the accessible path of travel to the front of the buildings.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN
1. Pechanga Parkway Storm Drain Improvements – Environmental Mitigation
This project includes construction of new wetlands as part of the Wolf Valley Creek Channel - Stage I. 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. RCFCD had no significant comments re the installation work. Mylars are currently ready for signature. The contract bid document has been completed and is being reviewed to incorporate all corrections. The appraisal for three easements is now complete; offers for purchase of the property were made.
2. 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 he extra work authorization to complete the 100% design submittal has been signed. The consultant has started the final design and a design meeting will be scheduled to go over the final requirements of the project.
3. 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 Army Corps of Engineer's Murrieta Creek improvement project. Environmental consultant EDAW has completed biological field studies, and has submitted for staff review the Natural Environment Study Report, the Historic Property Survey Report, and the Jurisdictional Delineation Report for Waters of the U.S. SWE submitted 90% PS&E on 7/14/08, which are also currently under staff review. 100% PS&E is anticipated in September, 2008. EDAW submitted the Construction Noise Study Report in August, 2008, also currently being reviewed.
4. Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Over Santa Gertrudis Creek
This project includes the construction of an approx. 150' ped/bike bridge over Santa Gertrudis Creek near Chaparral H.S. This is a federally funded project, which will involve a NEPA document. Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form is to be submitted to Caltrans within the next month. Coordination between the City and Rancho California Water District to acquire a portion of an RCWD-owned parcel needed to construct the bridge continues. Staff review comments on 30% plans were returned to the design consultant on 6/19/08; 60% submittal is expected in September 2008.
5. 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. Staff has received an amended proposal for the design. The proposal received City Council Approval on June 24, 2008 and work has restarted.
6. 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 continues.
7. 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 70% design drawings are being returned to AAE for revision and resubmittal. The new City Ordinance has been forwarded to the design consultant for his review. It is anticipated that the landscape design will change to adopt these new measures.
8. 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. Design consultant submitted 95% plans in August 2008; 100% PS&E is anticipated in September 2008. Request for Federal construction authorization was submitted on 6/24/2008; approval is anticipated by mid-September. Construction is expected to begin in late 2008.
9. 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 complete. The City is in the process of purchasing the required right of way. Once the needed right of way is acquired, construction will be scheduled.
10. Santiago Detention Basin
This project includes the design and construction of a detention basin. The proposed basin (1 acre in size) is located on the south side of Santiago Rd between Vallejo Ave and Orsmby Rd. 100% design plans have been reviewed and minor comments will be provided to the consultant for incorporation into the plans.
11. Pavement Rehabilitation – STPL Project
This project will rehab Rancho California Road from Ynez Rd. to the City limits on the east. Consultant is working on the 100% design package. The City received the signed PES form and the Categorical Exclusion (CE) from Caltrans. The request for Federal construction authorization was submitted on June 24, 2008. The project will go to construction in late 2008.
12. 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 is working on the 100% design package. The City received the signed PES form and the Categorical Exclusion (CE) from Caltrans. The City has received approval from RCWD for the installation of the recycled waterline.
13. 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:
Ø PS&E – Consultant is preparing 95% plans (retaining walls and landscape/irrigation).
Ø Type Selection for Retaining Walls - Approved November 2007.
Ø 2nd Intermediate PS&E Retaining Walls - City preparing submittal for Caltrans review.
Ø Right of Way - Establishing limits of dedication. Discussions are continuing with owners of affected parcels within Phase 1 work.
Ø Declaration of Units – Caltrans Approved Metric Exception for this phase.
Ø Utilities - Updated pothole plans have been reviewed by Caltrans. Encroachment permits are being sought.
Ø Conceptual Landscape/Aesthetics - Concept was selected, with Murrieta, Caltrans, and IBC concurrence. Selection was incorporated into Draft Structures PS&E submittal.
Ø Maintenance Agreement - City preparing exhibit for the first draft.
Ø Construction Cooperative Agreement - Caltrans comments received on 2nd fact sheet submittal; City is preparing additional information requested.
14. 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. It was determined at the 8/19/08 meeting that WLC would proceed with conceptual design development and that they would meet with the Boys and Girls club staff to get their input.
15. Traffic Signal Installation – Citywide, Butterfield Stage Rd at Welton St / Channel St
This project will install a new traffic signal on Butterfield Stage Road at Welton Street / Channel Street. PS&E is 60% complete.
16. Traffic Signal Installation – Citywide, Meadows Pkwy at McCabe Dr
This project will install a new traffic signal on Meadows Parkway at McCabe Drive. PS&E is 60% complete.
17. Pavement Management System Update 2008-2013
This project will update the City's Pavement Management System for the years 2008-2013. This project will update the City's Pavement Management System for the years 2008-2013. The Council approved an agreement with Wildan on March 18th. The Notice to Proceed was issued to the consultant in May. The City forwarded all requested information to Willdan to initiate the project. The consultant has started the field rating process. City will provide information about the new streets which were not included in the last PMS to the consultant.
18. 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.
19. 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:
Ø Draft Project Report - Approved January 2008.
Ø Project Report - Under Caltrans review.
Ø Supplemental Fact Sheet - Under Caltrans review.
Ø Advisory Design Exceptions - Approved 10/18/06.
Ø Mandatory Design Exceptions - Approved 10/20/06.
Ø Stormwater Data Report - City revising for final submittal.
Ø Traffic Study - Approved 09/11/06.
Ø Modified Access Report – FHWA Determination of Acceptability was approved in July 2007. Final approval pending approval of the Final Environmental Document.
Ø Geometric Approval Drawings - City revising for final submittal.
Ø Initial Study Assessment – Approved September 2005.
Ø Acoustic Evaluation – Approved December 2005.
Ø Air Quality Assessment - Approved PM10 Nov 2005 and PM2.5 Jul 2006.
Ø Nat Environmental Study – Approved May 2006.
Ø Cultural Studies - Approved November 2006.
Ø Draft Environmental Document - Approved Dec 2007 and publicly circulated 2/20/08 - 3/21/08.
Ø Final Environmental Document - Awaiting approval of Project Report.
Ø FHWA Air Conformity - Approved June 2008.
Ø Erosion Control Plan - City revising for final submittal.
Ø Life Cycle Cost Analysis - 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:
Ø Draft Project Report - Approved June 2006.
Ø Project Report - Final preparation pending approval of Environmental Doc.
Ø Draft Environmental Document - City revising per Caltrans comments.
Ø New Connection Report (NCR) - Letter of Acceptability received in July 2008.
Ø Traffic Operations Analysis - Approved 02/05/08.
Ø Exception to 20-yr Traffic Design - Approved 12/17/07.
Ø Stormwater Data Report - City revising per Caltrans comments.
Ø Mandatory Design Exceptions - Approved 07/18/06.
Ø Advisory Design Exceptions - Approved 07/18/06.
Ø Exception to Ramp Metering Policy - Approved 07/05/06.
Ø Geometric Approval Drawings - Approved 07/18/06.
Ø Revised Geometric Approval Drawings - Approved 01/11/08.
Ø Storm Drain Study - Approved 03/21/08.
Ø Floodplain and Scour Analysis Report - Under Caltrans review.
Ø Declaration of Units - Request for Metric Exception denied by Caltrans.
Ø Freeway Agreements - Revised exhibits under Caltrans review.
Ø Risk Management Plan - Updating as necessary.
Ø Project Charter - 1st draft is under Caltrans review.
Ø Maintenance Agmt - Preparing 1st submittal for Caltrans review.
Ø Financial Plan - Preparing 2nd submittal for Caltrans review.
3. Temecula Creek Crossing - Access to Temecula Parkway
The project consists of performing an alignment study to set a specific horizontal and vertical alignment for an extension of Avenida de Missions southerly to gain vehicular access to Loma Linda Rd., including a bridge crossing over Temecula Creek. Preliminary alignments submitted on 09/04/08 are under review by the City.
4. Santa Gertrudis Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Extension and Interconnect
The project will provide a Class I bicycle trail that connects the existing Santa Gertrudis Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail at Ynez Road to the Murrieta Creek Multi-Purpose Trail at Diaz Road. Proposals submitted on 08/27/08 are under review by the City.
5. Nicolas Valley - Assessment District (Liefer Road)
This project will study assessment district feasibility and formation, including completing the street and minor storm drain improvements on the unimproved portions of certain streets within Nicolas Valley (Liefer Road) area. The project is in the gathering data stage.
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