AgdaPkt 2013-06-10 Interview Closed and Joint

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6.1. B. - Page 2 triggered changes to the majority of the construction plan sheets, including the grading plan, the layout plan, the construction plan and details, the planting plan, the irrigation plan, and the electrical layout. The additional design revisions to the construction documentation and the construction administration and support by RHAA have provided the necessary direction to the contractor to build the park without the loss of large trees. Because of the additional design services required to complete Mezes Park, there are insufficient funds in the Agreement with RHAA to complete the design documents for Jardin de Ninos. The Jardin de Ninos Park design initially assigned a portion of the design and construction work at the park to an artist. Ultimately, it was determined that the art work would be done by the artist, Interplay Design, Inc., offsite and that the construction work (concrete, plumbing, and electrical) to receive the artwork would be done by a contractor. Because of this change, the construction documentation work by RHAA was reconfigured to clearly designate work to be performed by a contractor and the work to be done by the artist. The scope of services under Amendment No.2 for Jardin de Ninos Park Renovation Project has been expanded to provide revisions to the construction drawings to include the additional scope of work for the contractor and to incorporate the fountain, plaza, and seat wall shop drawings by Interplay Design into the construction documentation by RHAA. Additional construction administration time is also anticipated for the coordination of the general contractor and the art team for the construction and installation of the retaining wall and fountain. The Jardin de Ninos Park Renovation Project will bid this summer. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to approve Amendment No. 2. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for the design of both parks have been appropriated in the Capital Improvements Program from the Restroom Replacement Program and the Play Equipment Replacement Program which have an available balance of $342,255.96 as of May 14, 2013. There is also a total balance of $239,481.93 allocated from the Mezes Park Renovation and Jardin de Ninos Renovation accounts. In addition, $250,000.00 from the GR Cress Bird Bath Fund for the fountain and plaza is available for Jardin de Ninos Park Project. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the Mezes Park Renovation Project meets the CEQA exemption criteria as set forth in Section 15302, ("Replacement or Reconstruction"). Furthermore, this project has been designed compliant with the City's Engineering Standards and accepted landscape architectural practices.