HomeMy WebLinkAbout13A CV Link UpdateSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Public Works Department
MEETING DATE: April 22, 2021
PREPARED BY: Randy Bowman, Senior Project Manager
REQUEST: Receive and file an informational update regarding CV Link (Project
No. 707-20)
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, receive and file informational update.
Strategic Plan Objectives
The CV Link Improvements fulfill priorities identified in the City’s Strategic Plan, including
the following:
• Land Use, Housing & Open Space – Priority 1: “Enhance Palm Desert as a first-
class destination for premier shopping and national brand businesses.”
• Tourism and Marketing – Priority 1: “Improve access to Palm Desert and its
attractions to enhance the ease of lifestyle.”
• Tourism and Marketing – Priority 3: “Attract new and developing travel/tourism
markets.”
• Transportation – Priority 1: “Create walkable neighborhoods and areas within Palm
Desert that would include residential, retail, services and employment centers, and
parks, recreation and open space to reduce the use of low occupancy vehicles.”
• Transportation – Priority 3: “De-emphasize single/low-occupancy vehicles and
optimize modes of travel (bus, carpool, golf-cart, bicycle and pedestrian).”
• Parks and Recreation – Priority 2: “Assure a continuing flow of innovative ideas by
seeking creative partnerships, ensuring adequate staffing, and encourage resident
input.”
• Parks and Recreation – Priority 3: “Make recreational and exercise opportunities
pervasive in all public spaces.”
Background Analysis
City and CVAG Staff will provide an update on the CV Link project to the City Council covering
the following:
• Status of the on-Street and trailhead improvements project
April 22, 2021
Informational
Page 2 of 2
Staff Report
Update for CV Link (Project No. 707-20)
. Status of the CVAG-led CV Link improvements along the Whitewater Channel in Palm
Desert
• Discussion of inquiries and concerns received concerning the on-street project
Staff plans to present this informational update in conjunction with a request for change order
and contract amendment for the construction contract and construction management and
inspection contract.
Fiscal Anaivsis
All City costs for construction, construction management, and inspection for the CV Link,
Project No. 707-20, are being reimbursed 100 percent by CVAG perthe executed cooperative
agreement, Contract No. C38840B.
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