Joint fl City Council ~ Housing Authority U CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA REPORT TO THE: Successor Agency fl Oversight Board LI November 27, 2018 AGENDA ITEM Report; Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project. 1) Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project COUNCIL ACTION Public Hearing U Ordinance U Consent Calendar ~ Action Item U Report Only U Approved for November 27, 2018 calendar ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION Submitted by; Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., Assistant City Manager Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks Prepared by: Sarkis Oganesyan, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer Peter Vierheilig, Project Manager Approved by: Yasmin K. Beers, City Manager Reviewed by: Edward G. Hitti, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney Robert Elliot, Director of Finance C,
RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Council approve the attached Resolution approving the application for Grant Funds for the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project by the Public Works and Community Services and Parks Departments. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Glendale Narrows Riverwalk (Riverwalk) site is located on the north bank of the Los Angeles River opposite from Griffith Park. The completed project will provide approximately one mile of recreational trail for bicyclists and pedestrians, with associated parks, rest areas, river overlooks, an equestrian facility, interpretive signage, a public art project, and potentially two bridges connecting Riverwalk to Griffith Park and/or North Atwater, thus significantly improving the present character of the river frontage in this area. The project extends from the City limits near the intersection of Garden Street and Paula Avenue to the confluence of the Los Angeles River and the Verdugo Wash, adjacent to the 134 Freeway (the entire length of Glendale s Los Angeles River frontage). This unique community resource increases access to the Los Angeles River and Griffith Park, improves connections and increases the safety of paths used for bicycling and walking. Riverwalk also provides a gateway to the Grand Central Creative Campus, River Glen Opportunity Area, and the San Fernando Creative Corridor. The construction of Phase 1 was completed in December 2012. Phase 2 was completed in October 2018, and included the two small parks and the remainder of the trail as well as the drainage culvert crossing along the Riverwalk. Phase II construction work was funded by a Proposition 84 Grant, Measure R funds, DIF funds, and Gas Tax monies. Phase 3, otherwise known as the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project, includes the planning, development, design, and construction, of the bridge over the Los Angeles River. On March 18, 2014, Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a consultant agreement with Atkins for the design of the completion of the Riverwalk and the planning of the potential future bridges over the Los Angeles River and the Verdugo Wash. On September 11, 2014, Atkins, Public Works Engineering, and the Community Services and Parks Department hosted the first of three community workshops. The first workshop was to solicit the public s input on bridge locations to augment the prior 2011 Riverwalk Master Plan study, and insights on the bridge design, style and function. Over 70 participants attended the workshop. On October 29, 2014, the second meeting, with over 50 participants, was held to confirm the Flower Plaza as the preferred location of the Los Angeles River Bridge and to present site specific conceptual bridge designs for public input. Prior to the meeting, over 30 participants attended a project walk. At the end of the meeting, participants chose their preferred options. Between the second and third workshops, staff worked with the consultant to further develop the two most preferred options to include the amenities most desired by the public. The Garden Bridge, the most preferred option, was then further developed for the final workshop. On Thursday, December 11, 2014, the third and final workshop was held, with over 40 participants. The first part of the workshop was a presentation of the Riverwalk extension (Phase 2), which includes two new parks Flower Plaza (adjacent to the intersection of Flower Street and Fairmont Avenue) and Confluence Park (at the confluence of the Verdugo Wash and Los Angeles River). The second part of the workshop was a presentation on the Los Angeles River pedestrian/bicycle bridge. 2
Prior to the Community Meetings, our public outreach consultant Katherine Padilla & Associates (KPA) implemented various public engagement strategies, including stakeholder education and involvement targeting elected officials, the business community, and members of neighborhood associations, recreational, environmental, community-based organizations, as well as other interested persons. KPA conducted the following outreach: Announcements at Glendale City Council and at board meetings of community organizations in Glendale and the neighborhoods of Griffith Park/Los Feliz and Atwater Village. Flyers were also distributed; Flyers distributed at public counters in adjacent Los Angeles neighborhoods and throughout the City of Glendale; E-mails notifying community members of the meetings; Phone calls to key stakeholders representing community organizations requesting that flyers and meeting notices be forwarded to organizations members and placed on websites for wider promotion; and Press release for City of Glendale to disseminate to media outlets. Comments from the previous meetings were incorporated into each successive meeting, including email and telephone correspondences. The public was encouraged to attend any and all meetings to provide additional input before the study was finalized and delivered to City policymakers. It was made clear to the public that the purpose of the bridge workshops was to solicit the amenities they would value in a bridge and that the preferred bridge option selected would be used to obtain grant funding. The public was also informed that the final bridge constructed, may change dramatically due to outside agency constraints, including permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles County, and City of Los Angeles technical and engineering constraints, and the ability to obtain grant funding. Garden River Bridge (crossing Los Angeles River) The Garden River Bridge was the preferred alternative through the Community Workshops. It consists of a two-span curvilinear structure with two canopied seating areas. The seating areas and views of the river offer a continuation of the parks on the Glendale and Los Angeles sides of the river, with the canopies providing shading and space to enjoy the river environment. It is possible to have solar paneling or planting over the canopies. Lighting will be incorporated to enhance the user experience and make the structure a landmark viewed from the parks or the adjacent freeways. The Garden River Bridge will be an extension of the Riverwalk parks and provide a space for users on the bridge to enjoy the river. Two planted seating areas in large overlook areas are featured, offering views of the river. The curves in the bridge add to this experience. On March 3, 2015, Council passed a Motion approving the concepts for the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Phase II and the preliminary Los Angeles River bridge design (Phase Ill). Council also directed staff to submit grant applications to fund the continuation of design, construction documents and construction of the bridge. On June 5, 2017, California voters approved Proposition 68, which authorized $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects and flood protection projects. $20 million was earmarked for Glendale s Los Angeles River Bridge project (Riverwalk Phase Ill). The funds are administered by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). 3
Next Steps 1. Complete Project Information Package documents and fully execute a Grant Agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency for Prop 68 funds; 2. Complete supporting documents and fully execute a Funding Agreement with Metro for Proposition C funds; 3. Complete supporting documents and fully execute a Funding Agreement with Metro for Measure R Sub-Regional Highway matching funds to Prop C funds; 4. Identify, notify, and coordinate with all entities with jurisdiction (Army Corp of Engineers, Los Angeles County, City of Los Angeles) to establish the following: a. Accurate site controls/land Tenure b. Operations and Maintenance Agreements c. Project Permitting and Approval Requirements/Procedures/Timelines/Challenges d. Environmental Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Division 13 5. Issue a Request for Proposals for design services to establish a working set of plans, specifications, and estimates 6. Advertise the project and award the construction contract or design-build contract 7. Manage the construction of the project to completion The implementation schedule for this project is estimated to be as follows: I START DATE COMPLETION DATE DURATION PA&ED (Preliminary Design & Coordination) Agency Coordination 11/1/2018 4/30/2019 6 months Review/Analyze Preliminary Design 11/1/2018 4/30/2019 6 months Environmental Clearance 5/1/2019 10/31/2020 18 months PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates) RFP for Design Consultant 11/1/2020 2/28/2021 4 months Design Plans and Cost Estimate at 60% 3/1/2021 9/30/2021 7 months Outside Agency Review of 60% PS&E 10/1/2021 3/30/2022 6 months Design Plans and Cost Estimate at 90% 4/1/2022 8/31/2022 5 months Outside Agency Review of 90% PS&E 9/1/2022 12/31/2022 4 months Final Design Plans and Cost Estimate 1/1/2023 2/28/2023 2 months CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Advertise Bids/Bid Opening March 2023 April 2023 2 months Award Contract/Certify Contract May 2023 July 2023 3 months Be~in/CompIete Construction August 2023 February 2026 30 months 7 4
Environmental Review A Mitigated Negative Declaration was completed for the project and the Notice of Determination was filed with Los Angeles County on September 26, 2014. Investigating the environmental aspects of the bridge design and determining the appropriate statutory category for the project will begin upon the acceptance of Proposition 68 funds by City Council. This will then be followed by ensuring environmental compliance with CEQA for design and construction of the Garden River Bridge. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact at this time. Furthermore, the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge project will have no impacts to the City s General Fund. The total project cost is approximately $27 million. The cost of current planning, design, and construction efforts will be funded by $3 million in Metro Proposition C funds, $4 million in Measure R Sub-Regional Highway funds, and a $20 million earmark of Proposition 68 funds. A resolution of appropriation will be brought before Council at a later date when the grant agreements and funding agreements are executed. At the end of each quarter, staff will submit an invoice to the proper funding agencies for work completed by staff. In turn, each funding agency will reimburse the City for its expenses. ALTERNATIVES The alternatives related to the proposed Resolution are as follows: Alternative 1: Alternative 2: Approve the attached Resolution. Staff can begin executing grant and funding agreements for acceptance of all grant funds to commence on the next steps of constructing the Garden River Bridge. Do not approve the attached Resolution. Staff will have to relinquish all grant funds back to each funding agency. Alternative 3: New Alternative. The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Project Location Map 5
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE GLENDALE-LOS ANGELES GARDEN RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project; and WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsible agency for the administration of this grant program, including establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicant s governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE The Council hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project; 2. Certifies that Applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and, 3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; and, 4. Certifies that it will comply with all provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code; and, 5. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and, 6. Certifies that applicant will work towards the State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1, and 7. Authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, 4c1
payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Approved and adopted this day of, 2015. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS I, ARDASHES KASSAKHIAN, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No., was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the day of, 2015, and that same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: City Clerk J:\FILES\DOCFILES\RESO\LA River Bridge Accept Prop 68 Funds 11-2-18 MY.docx 2
Proposition 68 Specified River Parkways City of Glendale Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project >~~: ~: I )c. pp 4 V \ t 0 II ~TA1IQI V LEGEND; Proposed Garden River Bridge Los Angeles River Bike Path Class I Bikeway Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Phase 1 Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Phase 2 x xi ~4 0 I NOT TO SCAL EXHIBIT 1: PROJECT LOCATION MAP It.