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Home My WebLink About7/15/2015 - STAFF REPORTS - 4.B. Fp ALMso V N •k �oaou. .S c4<fro RN�P City Council Staff Report DATE: July 15, 2015 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE TAHQUITZ CREEK TRIANGLE GATEWAY, CITY PROJECT NO. 14-16 FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Public Works & Engineering Department SUMMARY: The Public Works & Engineering Department received funding in the amount of $300,000 from Measure J Program Fund for a capital project to construct a multi-use trailhead located at the southeast corner of S. Palm Canyon Drive and Sunny Dunes Road, which has been identified as the Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway, City Project No. 14-16, (the "Project"). Approval of plans, specifications and estimate will allow staff to proceed with bidding of this capital project, with an estimate cost of $375,000. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway, City Project No. 14-16. STAFF ANALYSIS: On November 6, 2013, the City Council approved Agreement No. 6445 with MSA Consulting, Inc. for "On-Call Civil Engineering Design Services". In July 2014, the City Council Subcommittee (Foat/Lewin) directed staff to initiate the development of a preliminary conceptual plan for the Project, using an on-call engineering firm. Staff received a proposal from MSA Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $23,500 to develop the preliminary conceptual plan. Under the City Manager's signature authorization, MSA Consulting's proposal was approved and development of the conceptual plan was initiated. On December 17, 2014, the City Council approved an increase of $9,000 to MSA Consulting's proposal for a hydrology study to support a request to Riverside County Flood Control (RCFC) to approve the concept of converting the surface drainage across ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report July 15, 2015 -- Page 2 Approval of CP14-16, Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway the property to an underground storm drain system. Staff received a letter of support from RCFC on December 30, 2014, included as Attachment 1. On February 2, 2015, staff met with the City Council Subcommittee to review the conceptual plan, and was directed to proceed with final design. On March 4, 2015, the City Council approved a proposal with MSA Consulting to deliver final design plans and construction estimate for the Project, at a cost of $36,000. The construction of this Project will convert the existing open surface flow to an underground storm drain system to improve the Riverside County Flood Control (RCFC) owned triangle parcel as a trail head; extend the multi-use path along North Riverside Drive and add new landscaping. CVLink improvements such as: charging station, shade structures, associated hardscape, lighting, electrical design, benches and other amenities are being deferred to CVAG to install as part of the CVLink Project. A location maps is provided below. A Location Map t k'1 IF r A vicinity map illustrating a 500-ft radius from the Project is included in Attachment 2. During the final design plan, staff has maintained coordination with RCFC and initiated the process to obtain a formal encroachment permit to improve the existing drainage at the site for the proposed trail head facility use. The cooperative agreement will identify shared operation and maintenance arrangements between RCFC and the City for the anticipated uses at the trail head. 02 City Council Staff Report July 15, 2015-- Page 3 Approval of CP14-16, Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway A Minor Architectural Application (MAA) was submitted to the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) to review the new landscaping and extension of the multi-purpose trail (Case No. 3.3877). As described in the staff report to the AAC, the Project includes installation of a Class 1 multi-use trail as an extension of the existing Tahquitz Creek trail located along North Riverside Drive. Currently the trail terminates at Calle Palo Fierro with the new pathway extending west and north along North Riverside Drive to end at the intersection of South Palm Canyon Drive and East Sunny Dunes Road. The Project will convert a neglected parcel and improve it with pedestrian connections and new landscaping. The Project area located south of Riverside Drive between the street curb and the Tahquitz Creek Wash is currently landscaped with 23 Desert Willow trees, Oleander and other underbrush. The triangle parcel adjacent to South Palm Canyon Drive contains several mature palm trees, an asphalt drainage ditch, and sand. The Project will remove the ditch, realign sidewalks, and includes modification of the existing traffic signal, and construction of new curb and gutters. The new Class 1 trail will be 14 feet wide with a 3 foot shoulder on each side consisting of colored concrete to match existing. The construction of the trail will require the removal of existing vegetation including mature Desert Willow trees. These trees will be replaced with new plantings including 17 Desert Willow; 32 California Fan Palms; and 175 shrubs consisting of Desert Marigold, Creosote Bush, and Range Ratany. Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan The area of Tahquitz Creek that runs between North and South Riverside Drives from the Aqua Caliente Visitor's Center to the west and Mesquite Golf Course to the east has long been used as an informal trail and recreational space. A group of residents formed the Tahquitz Creek Yacht Club and approached the City Council to request funding to design a trail system and parkway along the Wash. The Yacht Club raised funds to assist the City in hiring a consultant to prepare a Master Plan for the area. The Alta Planning and Design firm conducted workshops and trail walks with the community and staff to develop the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan. The Master Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on March 17, 2010, included a series of recommendations for paved and unpaved trails along both sides of the wash, the use of indigenous plants, and a series of interpretive signs, and site furnishings. The Project is consistent with the Master Plan by eliminating a missing link in the pathway system built to Class 1 standards, and planting of indigenous plants. Other Master Plan identified items such as signage and trail head markers will be added as part of the future development of the CV Link. The CV Link which begins in Palm Springs will connect Coachella Valley cities using a unique, first of its kind, multiuse alternative transportation corridor that does not include automobiles. Residents and visitors will have the option to travel safely by foot, bicycle, 03 City Council Staff Report July 15, 2015 --Page 4 Approval of CP14-16, Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway low speed electric vehicles, or disability mobile devices. The lead agency, Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), has been evaluating right-of-way locations, developing conceptual design standards and preparing environmental documents in compliance with federal and State regulations. The Project is intended to complement the CV Link, and provide an important trailhead within the Master Plan area. Architectural Approval On June 22, 2015, the AAC recommended approval of the Project, and the Director of Planning Services issued the MMA approval for the Project. The construction drawings prepared by MSA Consulting, Inc., have been completed, and are ready to formally solicit construction bids for the Project; a copy of the proposed multi-use path and landscape plan is included in Attachment 3. With the City Council's approval, staff will advertise the project in the Desert Sun, submit the Notice Inviting Bids to plan rooms, and provide the bid documents available free of charge to prospective bidders. A copy of the construction drawings and contract specifications for the Project are on file with the Public Works & Engineer Department. The specifications identify the following tentative schedule for the bid process: Notice Inviting Bids to be posted: July 16, 2015 Deadline for receipt of bids: 3:00 PM, August 20, 2015 Contract awarded by City Council: September 16, 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code requires Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Guidelines are required to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which are exempt from the provisions of CEQA. In response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources identified classes of projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment, and are declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents. In accordance with Section 15301 "Existing Facilities," Class 1 projects consist of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities; therefore, the Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway is considered categorically exempt from CEQA, and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared and will be filed with the Riverside County Clerk. A copy of the Notice of Exemption is included as Attachment 4. FISCAL IMPACT: A total of $300,000 is budgeted for the project through Measure J Fund (Fund 260) for the Project. The final construction estimate for the Project is $375,000 as shown in Attachment 5. 04 City Council Staff Report July 15, 2015-- Page 5 Approval of CP14-16, Tahquitz Creek Triangle Gateway The Project budget and incurred expenditures are identified in Table 1 below. As shown in Table 1, an additional appropriation of approximately $175,000 will be required to fully fund the estimated cost of the Project. Table 1 Table of Project Costs Amount FY13114 Measure J Fund $300,000 Design Services $77,250 Project Administration (through 6/26/15) $2,544 Project Administration Estimate $5,000 Construction Inspection Estimated $15,000 Construction Cost Estimated $375,000 Budget Deficit $174,794 Staff recommends that the City Council authorize bidding of the Project to obtain final costs, allowing staff to identify funding alternatives for City Council consideration at the time a contract is scheduled for award. SUBMITTED: Prepared by: Approved by: IbA `I w - Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S. David H. Ready, .D Assistant City Manager/City Engineer City Manager Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. RCFC Encroachment Permit 3. Multi-Use Path and Landscaping Plans 4. Notice of Exemption 5. Construction Estimate 05 Attachment 1 06 N ^owp�aa'. Department of Public Works and Engineering W ��...., Vicinity Map r*��voeN`p S a k - " caLLE Roca SUNNY DUNES RD ' I ' L4 INDUSTRIAL PL. N 14RS/p� D A f Legend ® Site a+ n 500' Radius CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 07 Attachment 2 08 WARREN D. WILLIAMS 1995 %1ARKETSTRITT General Mmriger-Chict'Fnginedz RIV I'RSII)8.C 1 20I 951955. 50 FAX 951.758.9965 At Nv"n%.rc flood.on 0 67096 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT December 30, 2014 Mr. Marcus L. Fuller City Engineer City of Palm Springs 3200 E. I ahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Mr. Fuller: Re: Tahquitz Creek Trail 'I riangle Gateway Project On behalf of the District, I am writing to express our support for the City of Palm Springs' Tahquitz Creek Trail Triangle Gateway Project which will establish a trail head on the District's parcel located on South Palm Canyon Drive and Sunny Dunes Road adjacent to Tahquitz Creek. The City's consultant has developed alternatives for consideration that include re-routing the storm flows currently tributary to this area into an underground system which would allow for the development of the trail head. 'I he preliminary analysis also recommends that the City address stormwater treatment options for eliminating polluted runoff into Tahquitz Creek with the installation of Best Management Practices to treat the hydrocarbon pollutants load associated with the three (3) acre watershed tributary to this site. The City is proposing to implement this project and is applying for State Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program funds. The District supports the application and implementation of the project. Many years ago the County Board of Supervisors recognized the trail potential associated with many District properties. The Board mandated that when and where feasible, practical and safe, the District enter into cooperative agreements (which explicitly assigns the cost and liability associated with all recreational activities to the partnering agency)that will result in the dual use of District properties. Based on our past successes and the continuing need for recreation trails throughout the County, the District is committed to continue to seek these opportunities. Please accept this letter as my support for the project. Once the project is ready to move forward, please contact the District so we can begin the final approval process, which will involve the review and approval of the plans, the District's CEQA action (based on the City's CEQA document) and the development and execution of the cooperative agreement. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tully Smith, Chief of Operations and Maintenance Division at 951.955.1280 or email zsmithOrcflood.org. �V r yo e ARREN D. 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Aa t zPx All i6e ql t6z I r ! A% E Q --------L _ _ _ _______ _____________________________LINE____ _____________ d.� pAATCHLINE'A' OO ® TAHQUITZ TRIANGLE Mnc HA ESL B^ryEC rtEI�N O�ASSOCIATES S Landscape Architecture PLANTING DETAIL s GATEWAY PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA a.qp.awmww /� r / MATCHLINE;A'f �k ' r p > r�LED, ! ! I r , _ 1 � I I A ... � I I CALLE PALO lFIERkb `^ A IF ' F 1 I. I II __• _ � _ _. I I I I I r I � I I I II N a "q Z \I\\ EI f ®I I Al 1 I N b J I ® I `II Z I II oO ® TAHQUITZ TRIANGLE MP �AEL�s uEcc^No ASSOCIATES PLANTING PLAN Landscape Architecture GATEWAY w uE�Nw.wos1 PALM BFRING8,CALIFORNN FwI m�E L autfrwl nE-i�w wm �gnpirouwmwm Attachment 4 15 Notice of Exemption Form D To: ❑ Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency) City of Palm Springs PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street,Room 212 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Sacramento,CA 95 8 12-3 044 Palm Springs, CA 92262 County Clerk (Address) County of Riverside P.O. Box 751 Riverside, CA 92502-0751 Project Title: Tahquitz Creek "Triangle Parcel" Trail Head Project Location .Specific: Palm Springs, Section 23, T4S, R4E, APN 508-161-002, south-east corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Sunny Dunes Road, north of Tahquitz Creek Channel. - Project Location-City: palm Springs Project Location-County: Riverside Description of Project: The project consists of replacement of an existing under-sidewalk drain, removal of existing asphalt concrete drainage swale, installation of 8" reinforced concrete pipe storm drain, and connection to the existing outlet structure at Tahquitz Creek Channel. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Palm Springs Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Palm springs Exempt Status: (check one) ❑Ministerial(Sec.21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑Declared Emergency(Sec.21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); ❑Emergency Project(Sec.21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); �Categorical Exemption.State type and section number: 15301(c) & (e) Existing Facilities ❑Statutory Exemptions.State code number: Reasons why project Is exempt: I The project will convert the existing open surface flow to an underground system to improve the RCFC owned "triangle parcel" as a Trail Head for the future Coachella valley Link Bike Path to be constructed by CVAG. i Lead Agency Contact Person: Savat Khamphou, P.E. Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (760) 323-8253 x 8744 If filed by applicant: 1.Attach certifie um of exem ion findi 2. Has a Notice xe on led by public agency approving the project? ❑Yes ❑No Signature: Date: 0/+ Title: Asst.Dir.Public Works WJ Signed by Lead Agency � Date received for filing at OPR: ❑Signed by Applicant .larmary 2004 Governor's Office of Planning and Research 27 16 Attachment 5 17 ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COSTS Prepared for. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Project Location; TAHQUITZ CREEK TRIANGLE PARCEL IMPROVEMENTS July 7, 2015 MSA JOB #2182 Prepared by MSA Consulting Inc. IDMSA CONSULTING, INC. PLANNING-CIVIL,LNGISLLRIBG.LAND SCR\'L1lNG 39300 e0e HOPE CRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE,CA 92320 7W 320 gel 1•FAX 7a0.3231e93 www MSAf u.iuclxc com Page 1 of 3 p 1 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL COST Demolition 1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $20.000.00 $20,000.00 2 REMOVE EXISTING A.C. PAVEMENT AND DITCH SF 6,590 $2.00 $13,180.00 LINING 3 RELOCATE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNALS, LS 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ELECTRICAL PULLBOXES AND CONDUITS REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE CURB OR 4 CURB/GUTTER LF 1 510 $3.00 $1,530.00 REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 5 UNDER SIDEWALK DRAIN AND CONCRETE SF 1,710 $3.00 $5,130.00 U-CHANNEL 6 CLEAR&GRUB AREA; RELOCATE&CAP LS 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 EXISTING IRRIGATION 7 REMOVE EXISTING TREE, SPRINKLER AND EA 20 $400.00 $8,000.00 ROOTS 8 SAWCUTPAVEMENT/CONCRETE LF 409 $2.50 $1,022.60 SUBTOTAL I I $56,861 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL COST Parking Lot Improvements over native 1 CONSTRUCT 6"P.C.C. PAVEMENT WITH Ox@x# 5/.5U I5124,875 SF 16.650 $q 1.e8- 2 CONSTRUCT 3"AC PAVEMENT OVER 6" CRUSHED MISCELLANEOUS BASE SF 1,045 $1.75 $1,828.75 3 CONSTRUCT TYPE Al CURB PER C.P.S. DWG. NO.200 LF 205 $13.00 $2,665.00 4 CONSTRUCT TYPE A3 CURB AND GUTTER PER C.P.S.DWG.NO.200 LF 270 $15.00 $4,050.00 5 CONSTRUCT TYPE A4 CURB AND GUTTER PER C.P.S.DWG.NO.200 LF 37 $17.00 $629.00 CONSTRUCT CURB INLET CATCH BASIN TYPE 6 "A"PER C.P.S. DWG.NO.700(W=4',H=55)AND CASE"C"GUTTER DEPRESSION PER RIV.CO. STD.DWG. NO.311 EA 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 7 INSTALL 18"REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE DLOAD=1750 LF 160 $140.00 $22,400.00 CONSTRUCT SPECIAL CONNECTION OF NEW 18" 8 RCP TO EXISTING CATCH BASIN PER RCFC STD. DWG. NO.CB109 EA 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 9 CONSTRUCT CONCRETE U-CHANNEL PER DETAIL ON PLANS EA 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 10 CONSTRUCT 4"P.C.C.SIDEWALK PER C.P.S. DWG. NO.210 SF 760 $6.00 $4,560.00 11 CONSTRUCT 4"P.C.C.CONCRETE PAD FOR HYDRANT,CLASS A 3250 PSI MIN. SF 21 $6.00 $126.00 CONSTRUCT MODIFIED TYPE C CURB RAMP PER 12 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS STD.DWG. NO.214 AND PLAN DETAIL EA 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 INSTALL IN-LINE TRUNCATED DOMES PER C.P.S. 13 DWG. NO.212A,MODIFIED FOR RADIUS INSTALLATION (ADA SOLUTIONS RADIUS TRUNCATED DOME SYSTEM OR EQ.) SF 50 $30.00 $1,500.00 APPLY 4"PAINTED DASHED CENTERLINE 14 STRIPING, ORANGE COLOR,3:1 GAP TO DASH RATIO LF 1,180 $1.00 $1,180.00 INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT,NON-FLASHING SOLAR 15 LED ROAD MARKERS(SOLAR MARKERS MS-110 OR EQ.) EA 38 $60.00 $2,280.00 Page 2 of 3 19 16 LANDSCAPING&IRRIGATION PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANS AND COST ESTIMATE LS 1 $102,172.00 $102,172.00 SUBTOTAL TOTAL 10%CONTINGENCY TOTAL OF ALL IMPROVEMENTS Assumptions: $375,000 1 The above opinion does not include raw land,legal fees, agency permits, professional engineering fees,construction phasing,bonds,financing/carrying costs,construction staking, soils testing,accounting or construction management. MSA Consulting Inc.makes no representation concerning the estimated quantities and cost figures other than that all 2 such figures are estimates only and the Engineer shall not be responsible for any fluctuations in cost factors or the actual quantities shown. Page 3 of 3 20 Dear Mayor and City Council, July 13, 2015 The picture above was taken today from the South Palm Canyon bridge at the Tahquitz Creek. I want to make sure you were aware this view is on your agenda on Wednesday,July 15th. The left side of the picture is 4B and the right side of the picture is 21. 4B TAHQUITZ CREEK TRIANGLE GATEWAY With your YES vote on Wednesday this section of the Tahquitz Creek Trail appears to be headed to final approval and work can begin. This will include a continuation of the trail from South Palm Canyon to Calle Palo Fierro along with improved landscaping. Most important that existing asphalt gully will become a storm water feature to hold back the pollution and allow only cleaner water into the Tahquitz Creek. I strongly urge you to please vote YES on 4B. 21 APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 33575 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RRER II-DC CAMERON, LLC... I am thankful we have a developer willing to move forward on the Cameron project also located on South Palm Canyon between the Tahquitz Creek and Mesquite Avenue. The developer, Davidson of Del Mar, purchased an approved plan from 2006 four years before you, Mayor and City Council, unanimously approved the Tahquitz Creek Master Plan on March 17, 2010. I'm told the developer does not have to comply with the master plan. I testified at the June 24"Planning Commission meeting to make Planning Commissioners aware of items included in the master plan that the developer could voluntarily complete as a public benefit. There will be a meeting with the developer regarding Tahquitz Creek Master Plan alignment on July 23rd. I hope this and recent movement of the construction fence is an indication of their willingness to complete the following(page numbers are from the staff report from the March 17, 2010 council meeting when the Tahquitz Creek Master Plan was unanimously approved): Page 25 shows the Cameron/Davidson property with the word "intersection".This is the perfect spot for maps,way-finding, regulatory, natural or cultural history interpretive signage. Page 34 shows a "seating node" at the NE corner of the Cameron/Davidson property. This spot was chosen due to the church at this location that was designed by modernist architect Albert Frey. We also see the trial (Orange in color)which follows the northern property boundary with landscaping 7/46 improvements along the way west to South Palm Canyon Drive. 1'd like to remind you the Maroon colored trail on the left side is 4B on your agenda. i• �g Rr On page 36 it states community members are in favor of maintaining a buffer between the trails and the homes. An example of a natural buffer is pictured below. w WAAWWO troll h tar Afd ,, RCFCD Access The quote from Page 36 is the following: "Buffering should occur in the form of a natural appearing berm, undulating between ground level and approximately four feet in height. Visual openings should be maintained in order to retain the opportunity for visual surveillance. Native plants and large native rock and boulder material should also provide screening" On page 39 bollards are discussed as an alternative to the existing flood control gates. On page 48 a community meeting that was held on February 23, 2008 is discussed where 45 community members signed in. Question: Please indicate your FIRST trail priority. Answer: Soft surface (crushed fines) 12' wide pathway on the south side—22 votes. This earned the most votes with the second choice receiving only 7 votes. This is what should become of the existing Riverside County Flood Control District road at this location. Page 50 talks about a second community meeting where 25 community members attended and agreed the south side can be softer with more natural materials which emphasize the feeling of bringing the elements of the canyon down into the valley. This is what is important to the residents and I hope these items are still important to you. Please reinforce this when you approve of 21 on Wednesday. Thank you, Bill Post Tahquitz Creek Yacht Club Founder Warm Sands Resident STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT Receipt#: 201500204 State Clearinghouse#(if applicable): Lead Agency: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Date: 03/25/2015 County Agency of Filing: Riverside Document No. 201500204 Project Title: TAHQUITZ CREEK"TRIANGLE PARCEL" TRAIL HEAD Project Applicant Name: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Phone Number. 760-323-8253 Project Applicant Address: 3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 Project Applicant Local Public Agency CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: ❑Environmental Impact Report ❑Negative Declaration ❑Application Fee Water Diversion(Stale Water Resources Control Board Only) ❑ Project Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs ❑X County Administration Fee $50.00 ❑Project that is exempt from fees(DFG No Effect Determination(Form Attached)) 0 Project that is exemptfrom fees(Notice of Exemption) Totai Received $50.00 Signature and title ofperson receiving payment Notes: Notice of Exemption Form D To: ❑ Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency) City of Palm Springs PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street,Room 212 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Sacramento,CA 95812-3044 Palm Springs, CA 92262 County Clerk (Address) ' D County of Riverside RIVLGIL C6UN7Y P.G. Box 751 MAR 25 2015 Riverside, CA 92502-0751 PETER ALDANA,CLERK By Zaa'.e,.,...r— B.Kennetner Project Title' Tahquitz Creek "Triangle Parcel" Trail Head DeP4 Project Location -Specific: Palm Springs, Section 23, T4S, R4E, APN 508-161-002, south-east corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Sunny Dunes Road, north of Tahquitz Creek Channel. Project Location—City: Palm Springs Project Location—County: Riverside Description of Project: The project consists of replacement of an existing under-sidewalk drain, removal of existing asphalt concrete drainage Swale, installation of B" reinforced concrete pipe storm drain, and connection to the existing outlet structure at Tahquitz Creek Channel. City of Palm Springs COUNTY CLERK Name of Public Agency Approving Project: yNeg Declarati. nto nomrm..._.:.... sled oe.RR.C.21152 Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Palm Springs Pg5TE0 Exempt Status: (check one) MAR 2'5 2015 ❑Ministerial(Sec.21080(b)(1); 15268); Removed: MAY 0 6 2015 ❑Declared Emergency(Sec.21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); By: Dept. ❑Emergency Project(Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); County w rsitla,State of California ®Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: 15301 (c) & (e) Existing cilities ❑Statutory Exemptions. State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: The project will convert the existing open surface flow to an underground system to improve the RCFC owned "triangle parcel" as a Trail Head for the future Coachella Valley Link Bike Path to be constructed by CVAG. Lead Agency Contact Person: Savat Khamphou, P.E. Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (760) 323-8253 x 8744 If filed by applicant: 1.Attach certifie d um t of exem ion find 2.Has a Notice xe ion e led by public agency approving the project? ❑Yes ❑No Signature: Date: Title: ASSt.D1r.Public Works Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: ❑Signed by Applicant January 2004 Governor's Office of Planning and Research 27