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Home My WebLink AboutR30380 NOC Landscape Improvements at NEC of Larkspur P87110 Joint ConsiderationCITY OF PALM DESERT / PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PERIMETER LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LARKSPUR LANE AND SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE WITH EARTH SCULPTURES, INC., CONTRACT NO. R30380, PROJECT NO. P87110. SUBMITTED BY: Bryce L. White, Project Administrator CONTRACTOR: Earth Sculptures, Inc. 38207 N. Primrose Lane Indio, CA 92203 DATE: May 12, 2011 CONTENTS: Notice of Completion Photographs of Improvements Recommendation By Minute Motion: Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for Perimeter Landscape Improvements at the Northeast Corner of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive with Earth Sculptures, Inc., Contract No. R30380, Project No. P87110. Executive Summary Approval of staff's recommendation authorizes the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for perimeter landscaping improvements along both street frontages at the northeast corner of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive. Background The subject properties are located at the northeast corner of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive (APN 627-262-008 and APN 627-262-011) and are zoned C-1 and R-3 respectively. The properties are located east of The Gardens on El Paseo and total 91,684 square feet in area (2.10 acres). They are the only unimproved properties visible from El Paseo. On January 13, 2011, the Agency Board awarded Contract No. R30380 in the amount of $42,044.00 to Earth Sculptures, Inc. for the perimeter landscape improvements of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive. The properties have since been transferred to the City. The improvements provide a 15-foot wide landscaping perimeter along both street frontages that provide a visual buffer between the vacant properties and the street. The improvements also included removal of three (3) palm trees in the center of the property for the location of a temporary tent used during Fashion Week. A row of fast-growing Tecoma Stans shrubs that when grown will provide a visual buffer of the adjoining residential complex to the east. The Staff Report Notice of Completion for Landscape Improvements at Larkspur and Shadow Mountain May 12, 2011 Page 2 of 2 City's Landscape Services Division prepared the irrigation and landscape plans and assisted the Agency with the project oversight, inspection, and technical review of the installation. The Agency will reimburse the City for staff time. In addition, two (2) lengthy curb approaches totaling 250 lineal feet were eliminated and replaced with curb and gutter. Installation of bollards connected by wire rope at the three (3) remaining curb approaches limit unauthorized vehicular access to the property. The subject properties are currently used for activities during Fashion Week and other temporary uses throughout the year. The work was completed prior to Fashion Week, which began March 21, 2011. The improvements enhance the aesthetics of the area and provide a more positive image to the El Paseo shopping district. The City's Public Works Department and Landscape Services Division have determined that the work was satisfactorily completed. Therefore staff recommends that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder for the subject contract. Fiscal Analysis Funds for this project came from Account Number 850-4388-433-4001. The property has recently been conveyed to the City who currently will pay the cost to maintain the improvements of approximately $6,500 per year from the General Fund until an interim or ultimate disposition of the property is determined. The Agency will reimburse the City at various times throughout the year as long as the intent for the properties remains to be developed for Agency purposes. Submitted By: Approval: MZ in Alvarez, Re development Manager Gibson, Director of Finance CITY COUNCILAMON APPROVED ✓ DF.Ni ..D RECEIVED OTHER. C J M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/Executive DirectOMEETING DATE 5_"/a ` Z AYES: riner4v,aCr.i�t.i2�l1f' NOES: ti6IL ABSENT: L61)(L . G:Vda0genda 1tems1201115-12-11WOC SR 5-12-2011.doc ABSTAIN: M Ode — VERIFIED BY- C a Oriuinal on File with Citv Clerks Office To be recorded with the Riverside County Recorder within 10 days after completion and acceptance by the City Council. NO RECORDING FEE PER SECTION 6103 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. When recorded, return to: Office of the City Clerk City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Cal. Civ. Code § 3093 - Public Works) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. That the interest or estate stated in paragraph 3 herein in the real property herein described is SOLELY OWNED by the CITY OF PALM DESERT, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, a political subdivision of the State of California, and whose address is 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260. 2. That the full name and address of the owner of said interest or estate is set forth in the preceding paragraph. 3. That the nature of the title of the stated owner, as set forth in paragraph 1, is in Fee. 4. That on the 12th day of May, 2011, a work of improvement described as Perimeter Landscape Improvements at the Northeast Corner of Larkspur Lane and Shadow Mountain Drive, Contract No. R30380, on the real property herein described was completed. 5. That the name of the original contractor, if any, for said work of improvement was: Earth Sculptures, Inc., 38-207 N. Primrose Lane, Indio, CA 92203. 6. That the real property herein referred to is situated in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, and is described as APN 627-262-008 and APN 627-262-011. See Exhibit A — Legal Description Attached. Dated: CITY OF PALM DESERT By: Jean M. Benson, Mayor STATE OF CALIFORNIA } } ss COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE } I hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the governing board of the CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, the political subdivision which executed the foregoing Notice and on whose behalf I make this verification: That I have read said Notice, know its contents, and that the same is true. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Palm Desert, California, on this day of 20 JRACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK Rev Oct 02 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION (APN: 627-262-008, 627-262-011) THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF LOTS 6 AND 7, A PORTION OF LOT I AND A PORTION OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK Q OF PALM DESERT UNIT NO. 1, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGES 50 TO 54 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7 AND ITS SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION, SOUTH 0°08'35" EAST, 400.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, 60.00 FEET WIDE; THENCE ON SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 500 SOUTH 89°44'35" WEST, 199.96 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90006'50", A DISTANCE OF 31.46 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LARKSPUR LANE, 60 FEET WIDE; THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE AND ON THE EASTERLY LINE, NORTH 00008'35" WEST, 379.96 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, NORTH 89044'35" EAST, 62.11 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY LINE, NORTH 66°04'55" EAST, 96.85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73015'25" EAST, 36.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13049'41" EAST, 19.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12031'53" WEST, 30.76 FEET TO THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 7; THENCE ON SAID NORTHERLY LINE, NORTH 89°44'35" EAST, 36.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Larkspur Lane Frontage Shadow Mountain Drive Frontage