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6/6/2012 - STAFF REPORTS - 5.A.
ZTOZ 9 `Hxfl v -DNI - HH W rlioN110o ADD NOA S.LIUIHX2[ raH INIA100 H-D(IMS 21AOJAUVHV 4i. vh. allyp !,fa ra iNtr 1 +��♦ �� - f ��4i . 'fit �llfy 1. �. l V i k •9, oC11S4Jr ��, ♦ ��. r1 �` Awl 17 r y JAI!',,: . ♦ , Pt�� .��f• �.. J.P.J ♦ a ♦ /-T4 "N! _ f� _ '�/ S ..hay{ � �� �! � '\ 4•i y' � %•t��. -J >'-yam � -V�. jJ�J�y , _.yx .�•\V A'y _ :v!'`a�`` N .'W! � .� „ + . �3iil�`-x'`.o'•:'�sn°� "'111icb ,o f & N n M e f ! �l t1�A ai S �t r� „ w w J At {cam '.pM POW Iy , n Pill np • 9� ', �. ry ^�S• b r� . .... ll� p1 .I E I Yptd N � I 1 _ aq i Good evening Mayor and city council members. My name is Harold Allred. I grew up here in the desert on Clancy Lane in Rancho Mirage from 1959, over 50 years ago. My wife and I have lived in Araby Cove since Jan. 1995 and are involved with the Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization. I want to speak against the project. In regard to the proposed bridge over Araby wash the first thing I want to say is how disappointed I was to find out the city had started this project without any outreach efforts to the people that live in this neighborhood that would be affected by it even though the city does know we have a neighborhood organization. We have a fantastic group of people willing to have meetings with the city but were never notified or asked for our input. Next, in regard to the application for $10,000,000 of Federal funds which was granted, there were a few of what seems to be misrepresentations in the request and our group wants to point them out. I will start with this one. On page 1, Paragraph 2, there is a statement that says "Closure of Araby Drive low water crossing due to flooding essentially isolates the entire Araby Cove Community" The fact is that for over 60 years the residents here have successfully used Rim Road as a secondary access to the area and use it both when Araby has been flooded as well as just for normal daily use. The application to Cal Trans insinuates that the residents are isolated and stranded when Araby is flooded. The city has a picture of the Rim Rd. entrance being flooded once, as depicted on page 5 figure 2 of the application for funds but this was the only time this has ever happened to anybody's recollection and was due to a lack of maintenance to an inadequate culvert there (see exhibit A) that was designed by the city to direct this water run-off into the wash. But its only about 20 inches in diameter. (umbrella) Flooding there should never be an issue if this culvert is adequate for the purpose and properly maintained. We would be glad to take a city representative there to show you. Furthermore, in these financially stressed times it seems to be a gross mis-use of this amount of money, plus another 1,300,000 from other tax-payer sources for a project that is basically unnecessary. You know, ten million here, ten million there, and pretty soon you're into some real money. But if it is available and needs to be used for this kind of purpose it seems it would be so much better spent on Vista Chino, Gene Autry or Indian Ave. wash crossings where traffic flow in the entire area is completely disrupted during flooding instead of a little road into a small area with only 80 residents that rest of the people in the city almost never use. I urge the council to take some time to consider alternatives, THAT DO EXIST, to this unnecessary bridge project before moving forward. Thank You. ARABY COVE RESIDENTS BRIDGE SURVEY RESULTS- BY OWNER .0 "'7 M Ml�il 510242001 2306 E SMOKEWOOD AVE ABRAMS,DALE 2306 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510232001 2223 S ARABY DR ALCHIAN,MARY L TRUST 2223 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510231005 2251 E SMOKEWOOD AVE ALLRED,HAROLD EVERETT&CONNIE JEAN TRUST 2251 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510232021 2233 S ARABY DR ARIAS,LINDA LOUISE 1775 E PALM CANYON DR 110 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510243017 2491 S ARABY DR ARNOUD,THURMAN W 111 225 5 CIVIC DR 13 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 510223002 BRANDDEENA E 1111 IN FLORES ST3 WESTHOLLYWOOD CA 90048 510232018 2255 5 ARABY DR BRIGHAM,TIMOTHY J&ERIN D PO BOX 110410 BIG BEAR LAKE CA 92315 510210008 BRUNELLE,EVERETT 27493 BELLOGENTE MISSION VIEJO CA 92691 510223018 2217 RIM RD BURTCHARLES R&CAROL D TRUST 2217 RIM RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510243016 2485 S ARABY DR CALHOUN,RICHARD W 2485 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510243008 2359 5 ARABY DR CANAUES,RONALD&OFELIA LIVING TRUST 2359 S ARABY DR PALM 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V TRUST 2222 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 922641 510241031 2430 S ARABY DR JORGENSEN,FREDA A TRUST 2430 S ARABY OR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 . ..... 510223017 2233 RIM RD KAHN,RITA 10678 ESCOBAR DR SAN DIEGO CA 92124 510243001 2305 E SMOKEWOOD AVE KEMP,WALTER B&RUTH E 2305 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510232003 2240 E SMOKEWOOD AVE KILGORE,RONALD N TRUST 211 S ROSE ST KALAMAZOO MI 49007 510160014 KIUROY,Mll HAELJ 800 S PACIFIC COAST HWY,STE 25!REDONDO BEACH CA 90277 TUESON,ROBERT&TERRY 92264 510241037 2350 S ARABY DR KIT 2350 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 5102230281 245 RIM RD KLEIN,PIERRE ALEXANDRE 30 PARC DE GERLACHE L-4574 DIFFERDENGE JXEMBORG Printed:6/6/2012 1:12 PM Page 1 of 3 ARABY COVE RESIDENTS BRIDGE SURVEY RESULTS- BY OWNER Ni m ggo m 510223029 KUEIN,PIERRE ALEXANDRE 30 PARC DE GERLACHE L-4574 DIFFERDENGE JXEMBORG 510223027 2235 RIM RD UEVINE,DAVID S PO BOX 5294 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 510270004 2550 5 ARABY DR UEVY,DAVID MERRITT 2584 ANZA TRIL PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510233003 2216 S ARABY DR LEWIS,BRANDON STUART 1232 18TH ST C SANTA MONICA CA 90404 510270007 UENAU,HERB PO BOX 5412 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 510223026 2220 S BISNAGA AVE UNDER,PAUL R TRUST 12244 CIRCULA PANORAMA SANTA ANA CA 92705 510231009 2293 E SMOKEWOOD AVE LUKE,RAYMOND F&ARDITH D TRUST 2293 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 922641 510233008 2266 S ARABY DR MANCLARK,WILLIAM R 8,DARLEEN J 313 E BAY FRONT NEWPORT BEACH CA 92662 510270001 2201 E SMOKEWOOD AVE MANGO RANCH 1200 17TH ST 660 DENVER CO 80202 S10242006 2301 S ARABY DR MANNOFF,DOUGLAS M&DONNA T 23015 ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510241017 2929 CHOLLA PL MARTIN,SHELLEY L 2929 CHOLLA PIL PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510241014 2355 S BISNAGA AVE MCCULLOCH,I)ARIN J 2355 S BISNAGA AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510233016 22005 ARABY DR MELENDY,HEIDI MCKEE PO BOX 4832 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 510231008 2291 E SMOKEWOOD AVE MOODY,GARY E&STEPHANY J TRUST PO BOX 1156 WILSONVILLE OR 97070 510221002 MORGAN,RICHARDB&DONNAJ 9609 IN CEDAR RD SPOKANE WA 99208 510243002 2325 E SMOKEWOOD AVE NAUERZSTEFAN JOSEF 39 SAINT RAPHAEL LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 1 926771 510223005 2195 RIM RD NEWMAN,ROBERT L 23852 PACIFIC COAST HWY MALIBU CA 90265 510160008 2051 RIM RD NORTON,ADELE W PO BOX 4837 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 510232009 2290 E SMOKEWOOD AVE NUDSON,HENRY MARION TRUST 7706 W 79TH ST PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 Mail Ret,No OLSON,DORIS V 5960 ANOTHER LN PARADISE CA 95969 ... Fwd Address 510160016 2103 RIM RD OWENS,RICHARD A TRUST 2103 RIM RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 :P Mail Ret,No 2299 RIM RD PAGE,CATHERINE L 2299 RIM RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 Fwd Address 510241035 23705 ARABY DR PARRYJOYCE 2370 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 922641 510241036 PAXTON,ANDREW F 3200 6TH AVE 303 SAN DIEGO CA 92103 510270011 PETTYE ALAN ETAL 5965 LA MIRADA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510231007 2283 E SMOKEWOOD AVE POLLACK,KERSTIN B 2283 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510210012 2290 5 BISNAGA AVE PURCELL) 2290 S BISNAGA AVE PALM SPRINGS CA ENNIFER M 92264 510241027 2340 S ARABY DR QUEEN,DAVID L&SUSAN A 2340 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510233005 2224 S ARABY DR- - RANE,LISA M TRUST 1512 CALLE SACRAMENTO SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672 510242005 2321 S ARABY DR REDDINGJAMES L&JEAN G 348 PLANTATION DR KALISPELL MT 59901 510233018 2277 5 BISNAGA AVE REED,DOROTHEY D 2277 S BISNAGA AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510242003 2360 E SMOKEWOOD AVE REUSING,LAWRENCE TRUST 609 VISTA BONITA NEWPORT BEACH CA 1 926601 510232017 2254 E SMOKEWOOD AVE RUPPJULIE KAY 2254 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 S10233010 2290 S ARABY DR SCARDENZAN,FRANCA A 144 W FAIRVIEW BLVD INGLEWOOD CA 90302 102330112295 S BISNAGA AVE SCOTTDONALD ROY 1100 N PALM CANYON DR 108 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 510243015 2475 S ARABY DR SEILER,JOSEPH IF 225 FOX HILL DR BAITING HOLLOW NY 11933 510243011 229502 S ARABY DR SMITH,GRANT B&ELIZABETH V 950 MAYO ST LOS ANGELES CA 90042 1 5142002 2350 E SMOKEWOODAVE ICLARLTOYSM 8, 0 R (SMOKEWOOD W OOD PALMS) 1820 38TH AVE E ILEA E WA 98112 51024100112300 S ARABY DR STRO JAMES 111712 REAGAN ST LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 Printed:6/6/2012 1:12 PM Page 2 of 3 ARABY COVE RESIDENTS BRIDGE SURVEY RESULTS - BY OWNER fi,E� 4" 'IN't! AM ...... 600-K WNER]IYpME 35 ........... ps-L,M �. 510231006 2265 E SMOKEWOOD AVE VALENTINO,DAVID I&SUSAN 2265 E SMOKEWOOD AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 " ;; 510233019 2275 RIM RD VERMEER,MARGARET E TRUST 2275 RIM RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510241015 VIRTUE,ALEXANDER&CARYN C 127 WATERVIEW ST PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 510221004 VRZAK,LORETTA 222 W SUNSET UN SAN JACINTO CA 92583 510270006 25005 ARABY DR WESSMANJOHN 555 S SUNRISE WAY,STE 200 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 1'25.21L jlo 510221003 WESTERN TRUSTSERVICES 17025 KRISTIN AVE TORRANCE CA 90504 510210021 WILLIAMS,GENE&CINDY 2300 BISNAGA AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510221001 LOGAN,SYLVIA 2766 ANZA TRL PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 510232010 2296 E SMOKEWOOD AVE ZELLAR,PATRICK D 28381 CHAT OR LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677 510241013 2359 S BISNAGA AVE ZHANG,CHARUES 1044 CALLE RECODO A SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 510231003 2241 E SMOKEWOOD AVE ZILKA,DANIEL J 1035 SW STARK ST PORTLAND OR 97205 510233007 2244 S ARABY DR ZWACH,BEVERLY 2244 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 11,flR51zl TOTAL RESPONSES OF 93 PROPERTY OWNERS Printed:6/6/2012 1:12 PM Page 3 of 3 Page I of 1 Jay Thompson G I ,^j From: Steve Pougnet Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 12:11 PM 2012 JUN —5 PM 12: 53 To: Donald S. Karvelis J t,, hES i HUt . , Cc: Jay Thompson; David Ready; Jennifer Nelson CITY CLERK Subject: Re: Bridge Don, Thank you VERY much for your note. Steve On Jun 5, 2012, at 11:02 AM, "Donald S. Karvelis" <dkarvelisnverizon.net> wrote: Hello Steve, I've just read the reports in The Desert Sun re the reaction of Araby Cove residents to the bridge. It seems the opponent's arguments are completely irrational. My insurance agent tells me that if the insurance industry got word that in a flood fire trucks could not access those homes, their rates would skyrocket. Apparently, the industry is unaware of this situation. Perhaps the, residents should be informed of this possibility. I trust the Council will hang tough on this. Best wishes, Don Karvelis Donald S. Karvelis, Ed.D. Bed & Breakfast, www.LasFuentesInn.com Travel Agent &Internet Travel Marketing Rep. CST#2057620-40 Wellness/Nutrition Consultant To Shop or Book Travel &Related Services: www.KarvelisTravel.com To Explore Starting Your Own Home-Based Business: www.KarvelisTravel.biz For Nutrition & Home-Based Business Information: www.myunicity.net/inthei)ink 2990 Araby Circle, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Home/Office: 760/322-2377 Fax: 760/322-2327 6/5/2012 q 491/`�` Page 1 of 2 Jay Thompson 2,E C E i V E C ---—----—- -—_..__-- --I-------..._. From: Patrick Jordan [pjordan65@hotmail.com] 2012 JUN -5 AM 8, 26 Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 2:01 PM To: Steve Pougnet; Ginny Foat; Rick Hutcheson; Paul Lewin; Chris Mills i s HE S 1 H onv - Cc: Jay Thompson; David Ready CITY C L E R K, Subject: Araby Drive Bridge Dear Mayor Pougnet and Palm Springs City Council, I sent written testimony to Jay for this weeks upcoming meeting regarding the Araby Cove Bridge item on the agenda. I will not be able to be at the meeting but wanted to added a few more comments to my previous testimony. While the NOPG has done a great job in beating the drum to the reasons as to why the bridge should not be built (newspaper/tv/radio/letters to the editors etc etc) the small percentage of us have been largely ignored, and there have been a large number of residents who have not even responded. I really don't see what the downside to the bridge is. It has been brought up that it will cause crime to go up, a bridge, really? It has been brought up that the values in property will decline, really? It has been brought up that many of the native plants will be destroyed - there are not that many in this Federal waterway to begun with, so that's not true either. I really think we have a unique opportunity to create a eco-friendly bridge that serves the purpose for safe water travel for not only the residents of upper Araby Cove but also the service people and workers that use the road everyday too. It has also been stated that there really are not that many hikers, also a falsehood. I see people who walk up Araby every day and night as well as use the trails that abut the wash headed to the East. I also jog the wash on a frequent basis so I see this first hand. I live almost at the bottom of the street (third house up East side) so this really does effect me more than others - and I think there is way to make this work correctly before we throw the baby out with the bathwater so to speak. In addition the land that has been donated to the City of Palm Springs (I think about 20 acres or so) to be designated as open space I believe - this could be incorporated into a preserve or something to that nature. I certainly don't want an eyesore either but I do think this is necessary for us and for FUTURE generations - will you just throw 11mm to the wind? Finally the reason that the NORG was formed and why we became part of PSNIC was to try and preserve the neighborhood and keep development along the wash. If the bridge is built maybe something more palatable as a trade off would be to finally vacate the streets that are along the wash (not constructed or built on) and then the drum beating might subside. A quid pro quo so to speak. Anyway you have enough to do and I have rattled on long enough. All the best, 6/5/2012 Page 2 of 2 Patrick V. Jordan Patrick N Stewart Properties Dedicated People. Distinctive Spaces. Broker Associate & Executive Premier Director Windermere Real Estate SoCal License# 01726623 760.898.1817 (m) 760.325.9091 (o) 760.406-4093 (f) Just click - www.l)atrickstewartl)rol)erties.com 6/5/2012 RECEIVED 2042 JUN -6 AM IQ=5S � S� JAHES I HQml,, )t,�; C!fi'6 CLERK !? F ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH MhJ I%v`Ve SUPPORT tfe City'S proposal of a new bridge on Araby _,. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash.4 I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the Cfty's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. : : 3ignaturels) _ Address I Pririt Nq me(s) Dale i Comment 1 4-� Y JUN 0 2012 csineerxne°"ivisi4OTr " yD -- ZQ•'_ o Zllm D N � S _!JGdN -lfll't 2 eC l Ue_C1s.La.^/. . - �.O ,..o_ __C.U/y.- _/{i.Lp•-_._ -._. .-.. ----._. -C P�1--T /^(/�_ _ --4/L._-. �.Q oo1lY�Ny--�.�L✓et✓111_S r._ � �6.o�te.,_.C6 bft�.___. -__. ----- ------- �..�lO_6a I,-t4 S, elo-J- JL/_�[.✓;L 11. 2tL/1✓ ' T- � - - h4._I�s C4-41rf �i✓ �yrtta�- - _ _ T __SGnI__ ��Us.ti�n.Y --"--_4ce%e-- 6" �i--_�/'�_�✓ rJ <��d__---- --- ez, AA — - /1te-balTd/n.'f .__a ✓d _L„1/sees Sa ile47. 00" M�0 SA9 V N k MC0ge0YPFFV Cq<�FORN�P City Council Staff Report Date: June 6, 2012 NEW BUSINESS Subject: ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH From: David H. Ready, City Manager Initiated by: Public Works and Engineering Department SUMMARY The Public Works and Engineering Department ("Department") applied to the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") for federal funding to design and construct a new bridge on Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. The proposed bridge would replace the existing "at grade" or "low water crossing" of Araby Drive through the Palm Canyon Wash. Caltrans reviewed and approved the Department's application for funding, which will provide $10.1 Million towards the $11.4 Million project cost. In order to move forward with the project, the first Council action to be taken is approval of a funding agreement with Caltrans for the first phase of the project. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct staff to move forward with the Araby Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Palm Canyon Wash, City Project No. 11-02, Federal Aid Project No. BR-NBIL (521); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. N037 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,352,000, FOR THE ARABY DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT PALM CANYON WASH, CITY PROJECT NO. 11-02, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (521), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER,TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 2 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash STAFF ANALYSIS: Frequent road closures of Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash have required the Department to consider replacing the existing Araby Drive low water crossing with a new bridge. Closure of Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash isolates the Araby Cove community, restricting access into and out of the residential neighborhood to Rim Road, most of which is a narrow, substandard, private road. CIT +� Todto Cv �°�q E Esmh ❑ , Q R(�^va ~''ice V� �• as •:r� _ fie �:" o Fe e• e t ZA -pull Laku Of E Morongd Td_.. / H •AnzAatl '+ I % C Ors- J�Wf„� JIT�q t i�f• -Mi51 ji g �� +•d"�' A9u•[ofie•rn iff•mla I V • IndA AuuwW SI m f „ i nM� u hdl+ wr__yeMo it � � �r PCOJ PCt S1tP rf Araby Cove Vicinity Map During severe storms, the Araby Drive low water crossing is inundated and frequently damaged due to debris flows within the Palm Canyon Wash. The frequent flood damage results in repeated significant costs to the City for road repairs. Closure of Araby Drive restricts all residential and emergency traffic accessing the Araby Cove community to a narrow private, poorly maintained road (Rim Road), increasing the response time of emergency vehicles to the Araby Cove community. This flooding and the resulting road closures have a direct impact on the public's health and safety. Repeated flooding of the Palm Canyon Wash in recent years has required the Department to consider alternatives to maintaining the existing low water crossing. Considering the public's health and safety, and in response to increasing concerns to frequent closures of the low water crossing from the community, the Department determined that replacement of the low water crossing with a new elevated bridge is the only permanent (and the safest) solution of the repeated problem of flooding within the Palm Canyon Wash, as a way to ensure all-weather access is maintained to the Araby O 2 Cove community. City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 3 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Some photos of recent flooding in the area are shown in the following pages. Figure 1.0 shows the resulting mud and debris flow deposited over Araby Drive due to flooding within the Palm Canyon Wash from a moderate storm in 2007. • I Figure 1.0 03 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 4 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Figure 2.0 shows flooding that occurred during a severe summer thunderstorm in 2008. This storm generated significant storm water runoff within the Palm Canyon Wash, resulting in closure of Araby Drive. This photo shows flooding of Rim Road near its connection to East Palm Canyon Drive, demonstrating that in some cases aff access to the Araby Cove neighborhood is cut-off due to flooding. fe Y`L e+ Figure 2.0 During extreme flooding, as shown in Figure 2.0, all access into and out of the Araby Cove may be restricted when Rim Road is also flooded near E. Palm Canyon Dr. As indicated later in this report, many residents have submitted comments that Rim Road is a viable all-weather access for the Araby Cove; however, as this photo shows, Rim Road itself is susceptible to flooding. 04 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 5 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Figure 3.0 shows flooding that occurred during a severe summer thunderstorm on July 20. 2008. This storm generated significant storm water runoff within the Palm Canyon Wash, resulting in closure of Araby Drive. This photo shows the actual flooding of Palm Canyon Wash at Araby Drive, and is looking upstream towards south Palm Springs. The Araby Cove community is to the upper left of Palm Canyon Wash. During this storm, Araby Drive was inundated by storm water runoff and debris flows. - t 6' Figure 3.0 05 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 6 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Figure 4.0 shows flooding that occurred during a severe summer thunderstorm on July 20. 2008. This storm generated significant storm water runoff within the Palm Canyon Wash, resulting in closure of Araby Drive. This photo shows the actual flooding of Palm Canyon Wash at Araby Drive, and is looking downstream towards East Palm Canyon Drive. The narrow private road (Rim Road) that functions as limited access for the Araby Cove community is to the upper right of Palm Canyon Wash. During this storm.. Araby Drive was inundated by storm water runoff and debris flows, and Rim Road was flooded (near its connection with East Palm Canyon Drive in the foreground of this photo. and also as shown in Figure 1.0). This storm resulted in the complete isolation of the Araby Cove community. r - u� Figure 4.0 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 7 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash In August 2011, the Department completed a preliminary study to determine the approximate scope and cost of a project to construct a new bridge on Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. Exhibits of the preliminary bridge plans are provided below: ' u in, 5 f:•wx m� Figure 5 Plan View 5 y. ` ' �x _ w4a •tQ Figure 6 View looking South 07 ao 0 +LryV .. N 4 �i '�' I{II(1{ 1'�� 1 'e��•e� +, f• J J M co I =tn O Y •� �� t� j� t Y i tf � i �� •S i � I `y tl I I �. r \ ��`cN m CL CC) Ol N .0 wh �� .1.1 ti I I � -fi• U N C O � N Q O U a U � Q City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012- Page 9 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash The preliminary study estimated the total cost of the project as outlined here: Preliminary Cost Estimates (August, 2011) Construct Bridge $3,685,000 Bridge Removal None Slope Protection (Included in Channel Work) Channel Work $400,000 Detour-Stage Construction $400,000 Approach Roadway $1 400,000 Utility Relocation $200,000 Subtotal $6,086,000 Mobilization(10%) $677,000 Subtotal (CON) $6,762,000 Contingencies(CONT) (20%) $1,352,000 Total (CON) $8,114,000 Preliminary Engineering Cost $1,362,000 (PE) (20%) Right-of-Way Cost(" $1,000,000 Construction Engineering Cost $947,000 (CE) (14%) Total Project Cost $11,413,000 09 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012- Page 10 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash A formal request to Caltrans for federal funding under the Highway Bridge Program ("HBP") was submitted for this project. The HBP provides funding of up to 88.53% of eligible costs. The Department's grant application requested funding as follows: HBRRP Direct Costs Indirect Costs* Participating$** Target Dates PE $1.3- 000 + n'a = $1.352.000 5`1201? R W $1.000.000 9; 1 30 L CON $6.762.000 CE $947.000 n'a Cont $1.352.000 Subtotal $9.061.000 + ma = $9.061.000 9i12017 Total Participating Cost $11.413.000 Enter Fed.Match Rate: 88.53 HBRRP Requested $10.103.928 PE = "Preliminary Engineering" (environmental and design) RW = "Right of Way" CON = "Construction" CE = "Construction Engineering" (construction inspection and administration) Cont = "contingencies" Caltrans reviewed the Department's funding application and approved the request, and will provide the City with up to $10,103,928 in federal funding towards the $11,413,000 project. Araby Cove Neighborhood Opposition The ACNO contacted the Department regarding this project after seeing a news release in the Desert Sun regarding the City's receipt of a $10 Million grant for the Araby Drive bridge. The ACNO made a request through the City's Office of Neighborhood Involvement for a meeting with Department staff to discuss the specifics of the proposed bridge project. At a meeting held at City Hall on April 16, 2012, 28 residents of the Araby Cove neighborhood attended, of which a significant majority were not in favor of the proposed bridge project. Many questioned the need for a bridge, and why the City does not use the funding to widen Rim Road, or for other uses. Subsequently, staff coordinated with the ACNO on a joint mailing of information regarding the proposed bridge project, which included a letter from the City Engineer as well as a letter from the ACNO, and a comment card with which to identify their opinion for or against the project (see Attachment 1). The mailing was sent to all 93 property 10 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 11 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash owners in the Araby Cove.' Comment cards have been collected which identify those residents who support, or do not support, the project. As of the writing of this staff report, the following comments were tabulated: Survey Response by Owner (1 Comment per Owner)2 12 Support (13%) 48 Do Not Support (51%) 33 No Response (35%) Survey Response by Parcel (1 Comment per Parcel)3 18 Support (15%) 54 Do Not Support (44%) 50 No Response (41%) The specific issues raised by the ACNO are included in their letter (see Attachment 1). Comments received from individual property owners are also attached to this report. Fire Department Support The Fire Department has coordinated with the Public Works & Engineering Department on this project. The lack of all-weather access on Araby Drive is of concern to the Fire Department. John Allen, the City's Deputy Fire Chief, made the following statement regarding this project: The Fire Department fully supports the construction of a bridge at the Araby wash. Rim Road is an existing, private, non-conforming roadway that does not meet the roadway standard that the Fire Department requires. I have copied and pasted the Fire Apparatus Access Road section out of our PSFD Development guidelines Appendix K, which is adopted as the Fire Code for the City of Palm Springs. Please pay particular attention to the highlighted sections for current requirements. When Araby road is washed out, Rim Road is the only access into the Araby cove area. We know from past weather events that re-opening Araby road can take days or weeks to complete. The Fire Department not only responds to Structure Fires in this area but also responds to; Medical aids, Wildland Fires, Seismic events and Water Rescues to name a few. This discussion has not even taken into account the possibility of a rockslide during seismic activity and blocking Rim Road for an unknown amount of time. Having a ' Some residents own multiple lots; there are 122 privately owned parcels within the Araby Cove 2 One owner = one "vote" (regardless of# of lots) —there are 93 property owners 3 One "vote" per lot (support for or against as stated by owner was counted for each lot l l owned) City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 12 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash reliable, all-weather access, roadway to provide Fire and Life Safety services to all of the citizens is imperative and encouraged by the Palm Springs Fire Department. The Codes cited by the Deputy Fire Chief refer to minimum road widths. Specifically California Fire Code 503.2.1 that requires roads to have a minimum width of 20 feet with uninterrupted traffic flow and assured emergency access. Many of the comments received from Araby Cove residents cite their ability to use Rim Road for access at times when Araby Drive is closed due to flooding. However, Rim Road is substandard in width, being only wide enough for one vehicle to pass. Several turn-outs are located along Rim Road, but as seen in the following picture, if a City fire truck is using Rim Road to respond to an emergency call, there is insufficient room for any other vehicles to pass. This fact represents a public health and safety issue; if Araby Drive is closed due to flooding, during an emergency no residents will be able to leave the Araby Cove area if emergency vehicles are using or have set up on Rim Road. Access in and out of the Araby Cove would be interrupted, and residents leaving the area may restrict or otherwise delay emergency vehicles responding to a call for service in the Araby Cove. Following are photos showing fire truck use of Rim Road: i 44 w t i s � r _ Figure 9 Rim Road ReportCity Council Staff June • 13 .- Araby . Bridge r— Figure 10 Rim y / 0 / • Figure 11 Rim I. yf � 1L did 3 ' . . / blind comer City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 14 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Widen Rim Road? Many residents have questioned why the City does not use the federal funds to widen Rim Road to provide all-weather access. Widening Rim Road has itself several complications: • Rim Road extends from E. Palm Canyon Dr. to Bisnaga Avenue, along the base of Southridge for a distance of 2,300 feet. • Rim Road between E. Palm Canyon Dr. and the northerly boundary of the Araby Tract, near the residence located at 2103 Rim Road, (a distance of 1,200 feet) is located on private property. • The City's rights on the 1,200 feet segment of Rim Road are limited to an easement for emergency access only; this segment of Rim Road is considered a private road. • The City would need to acquire a right-of-way for Rim Road to expend public funds to widen Rim Road for the benefit of the public. • Rim Road is a narrow, 10-14 feet wide (generally one-way) road that does not meet City standards for a public street. • The Circulation Element of the General Plan requires a minimum width of 28 feet for a public street. • Widening Rim Road to 28 feet would require major excavations into the side of Southridge, requiring extensive retaining walls and permanently scarring the hillside. • The federal funds approved by Caltrans for this project are designated specifically for the purpose of constructing a new bridge to replace an existing low water crossing. These funds cannot be reallocated by the City to widen Rim Road. Recommendation The federal funds being provided to the City for this project come from a specific program within the Highway Bridge Program to replace low water crossings with new bridge structures. If not used to construct a new bridge on Araby Drive, the funding will be reallocated by Caltrans to another agency in California for that agency's construction of a new bridge there. Araby Drive is subject to closures due to flooding and represents a public health and safety risk due to the increased emergency vehicle response time to the Araby Cove community when the road is closed. The City's Fire and Public Works Departments fully support the construction of a new bridge, as a way to ensure all-weather access to the Araby Cove community. In December 2004/January 2005, there was a significant winter storm that resulted in flooding in the Palm Canyon Wash, completely washing out a large segment of Araby Drive. The City Council contracted with Dateland Construction to reconstruct Araby Drive, at a cost of approximately $75,000. This cost was submitted to Caltrans and FEMA to recover pursuant to the federal disaster designation. 14 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012- Page 15 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Most recently, in January 2010, a winter storm resulted in significant debris flows in the Palm Canyon Wash, covering Araby Drive with several feet of sand. The road was closed for several days and the City incurred costs to remove the debris and reopen Araby Drive. This cost was submitted to Caltrans and FEMA to recover pursuant to the federal disaster designation. In the event the federal funding for the proposed Araby Drive bridge is returned to Caltrans, it is likely that future federal funding to reimburse the City for costs to reconstruct Araby Drive due to flooding damage will be withheld, given the state's previously approved funding to eliminate the low water crossing. All future costs to repair or reconstruct Araby Drive would remain the City's liability. The City maintains certain liability for maintaining a road that is susceptible to flooding. Given the Department's ability to secure funding to eliminate the low water crossing, it is staffs recommendation that the Council accept the funding and direct staff to move forward with the project. All future phases of this project, initiating with the environmental analysis, will be coordinated directly with the ACNO. Any potential environmental impacts (air quality, biological, noise, traffic, visual, etc) will be identified and appropriate mitigation proposed in an environmental document subject to future public review and approval by the Council. Caltrans Funding Agreement The City operates under a "Master Agreement" with the state of California, identified as the "Administering Agency — State Agreement No. 08-5282R" for use of federal-aid funds on City projects. The Master Agreement is amended by each successive use of federal funds on a project, and upon authorization (or "obligation") of the use of federal funds on a project, the City is provided with a "Program Supplement', or amendment, to the Master Agreement. In light of the City's authorization to proceed with the Preliminary Engineering ("PE") phase of this project using federal HBP funds, Caltrans has submitted to the City for approval Program Supplement Agreement No. N037, which will facilitate the City's use of federal funds for this project. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of Program Supplement No. N037 with Caltrans will formally authorize the disbursement and use of up to $1,196,926 in federal-aid funds for the PE phase of the project. The required 11.47% local match of $155,074 will be budgeted from Local Measure A funds. Denying approval of the Program Supplement No. N037 with Caltrans will require Caltrans to de-obligate $1,196,926 in federal funding for the PE phase, as well as cancel future obligations of the remaining $8,907,002 in federal funding for the other phases of this project. The City will remain responsible for all financial liability for repairing or reconstructing Araby Drive due to flooding. 15 City Council Staff Report June 6, 2012 - Page 16 Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash SUBMITTED: Prepared by: Recommended by: Marcus L. Fuller David J. Barakian Assistant Director of Public Works Director of Public Works/City Engineer Approved by: Thomas J. Wi n, Asst. City Manager David H. Ready, Cam-! Aager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Project informational mailing to the Araby Cove community and comments 2. Program Supplement No. N037 3. Resolution 16 ATTACHMENT PROJECT INFORMATIONAL MAILING TO THE ARABY COVE COMMUNITY AND PROPERTY OWNER COMMENTS 17 FQALMso city of Palm Springs c N R Department of Public Works and Engineering k ry�RRORgtfO�a� . 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,California 92262 C-I t/FOR �P Tel:(760)323-8253 • Fax:(760)322-8360 • Web:www.pa[mspringsca.gov � May 8, 2012 ALCHIAN,MARY L TRUST 2223 S ARABY DR PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 Re: Araby Drive Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash Dear Property Owner, This joint mailing of the City of Palm Springs and the Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization is being sent to you to provide specific information regarding the City's proposal to design and construct a new 2-lane bridge on Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. Initial reaction to the City's proposal from some property owners in the Araby Cove has been negative, with legitimate concerns regarding the project's impact to the neighborhood and surrounding environment. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the proposal„ certain facts related to the project, and to offer you an opportunity to voice your opinion on the proposed Araby Drive bridge. Why build a bridge? Araby Drive is the only legal public access to the Araby Cove community. Araby Drive crosses the Palm Canyon Wash, which is a major source of flooding within the south Palm Springs area. Periodically, flooding in the Palm Canyon Wash causes significant damage to Araby Drive, requiring the City to close the road while cleanup and repairs are completed. Closure of Araby Drive restricts access for your community to Rim Road, which is a substandard, private road. The City considers this fact to be a public health and safety hazard, due to increased emergency vehicle response times resulting from closure of Araby Drive. Flooding in the Palm Canyon Wash can be severe; a video of recent flooding in the Palm Canyon Wash can be viewed online at: hftp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wqaFfOW5ug Post Office Box 2743 0 Palm Springs, California 92263-2743 18 Araby Drive Bridge May 2, 2012 Page 2 Project Site Araby Cove Public right-of-way for Rim Road is limited to the section of Rim Road between Bisnaga Avenue extending northeast to 2103 Rim Road. The section of Rim Road extending from 2103 Rim Road to E. Palm Canyon Drive is located on private property, and the City's access rights are limited to emergency access only. Rim Road is considered a secondary emergency access to the Araby Cove neighborhood, with Araby Drive being the primary and legal access for property owners. Rim Road, as a secondary emergency access, is a narrow road that does not meet City standards for a public 2-lane road. In the case of an emergency within the Araby Cove neighborhood, when access is limited to Rim Road, maintaining access for residents while ensuring emergency vehicles can respond to an emergency is extremely difficult. Building a new bridge for Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash will ensure that your community has permanent, all-weather access — critical to providing you with time-sensitive emergency vehicle response for medical and other emergencies. 19 Araby Drive Bridge May 2, 2012 Page 3 What is the proposal? The City has determined constructing an all-weather access for Araby Drive with a new bridge across the Palm Canyon Wash is the best option to maintaining uninterrupted access into and out of the Araby Cove neighborhood. The U.S. Government established the Highway Bridge Program ("HBP") to provide funding to cities to replace low water crossings like Araby Drive with new bridges. The HBP covers nearly 90% of all eligible costs, with remaining costs covered the City's local transportation funds. , . p. View of Proposed Bridge from Araby Cove on View of Proposed Bridge from South side of Palm Canyon Wash North side of Palm Canyon Wash Some of the benefits of this project can be outlined as follows: • All-weather access with no road closures during flooding in the Palm Canyon Wash, or road closures due to road cleanup and repairs. • Improved local access on Araby Drive with two standard travel lanes, shoulders, and sidewalks. • Nearly 90% of project costs are programmed with federal funding that must be specifically used for highway bridge projects, particularly for replacing low water crossings with new bridges. • All community, environmental, and other project impacts will be identified and appropriate mitigation included ensuring the project does not otherwise impact the environment or community. In August 2011, the Public Works and Engineering Department completed a preliminary study for a new bridge for Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. The preliminary study served as the basis for an application to the state of California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans")for federal funding for the new bridge. Caltrans is the recipient of all federal funding 20 Araby Drive Bridge May 2, 2012 Page 4 in California for transportation projects, which is subsequently allocated to cities on a discretionary basis for local bridge projects. After reviewing the City's application for funding, Caltrans approved the City's request for$10 Million in federal funding for the $11 Million project. A copy of the City's preliminary bridge study and funding application is available for review on the City's website at: http://palmspringsGa.gov/index.aspx?page=l 143 Palm Springs Fire Department Supports a New Bridge The City's Fire Department fully supports the construction of a new bridge on Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. John Allen, the City's Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshall, has outlined the Fire Department's concerns regarding emergency access via Rim Road, including the City's Fire Code requirements for emergency access which apply to new construction. A copy of the Fire Department's findings regarding Rim Road is included with this letter. The City relies on the Fire Department's guidance to ensure all of our residents can receive the fastest access to emergency services possible. The proposed Araby Drive bridge will improve emergency access to the Araby Cove neighborhood. When minutes— or even seconds— matter in an emergency, we should not turn away from an opportunity to reduce emergency vehicle response time if it can save lives. Why not spend the federal funds to improve Rim Road? The City's rights over the section of Rim Road that is privately owned its limited to emergency access only. The City cannot spend public funds to widen and improve a private road. The $10 Million federal grant has been awarded to the City specifically for the purposes of constructing a new 2-lane bridge on Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. Although some property owners may prefer the City to widen Rim Road, the City will be unable to do it unless all of Rim Road is dedicated to and accepted by the City, and sufficient local funds are budgeted to excavate into the hillside to sufficiently widen and improve Rim Road to a standard 2-lane public road. Full environmental analysis is required. With federal funding comes heightened scrutiny and additional environmental analysis. The City must review all potential impacts due to the proposed bridge on the community and environment. Given the Araby Cove community's interest in this project, if the City determines to move forward with this project, early outreach will be made with property owners regarding the project. Coordination with the Araby Cove community will be emphasized and maintained by the City and its consultant during all phases of the project. 21 Araby Drive Bridge May 2, 2012 Page 5 Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization The City recognizes that your community will be impacted by this project. Some of the potential impacts have been summarized by the Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization in the enclosed letter. The City wants to know your opinion regarding the proposed Araby Drive bridge. We want to communicate your opinion to the City Council, so the Council can make an informed decision regarding this project. Tell us whether or not you support the project — which will help the Council appropriately consider whether to move forward with the project. Your opinion counts! We ask for your opinion, and to identify whether or not you support the City's efforts to construct a new bridge on Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash. Please return the enclosed stamped postcard by mail or personal delivery to the City Clerk, by Thursday, May 31, 2012. All returned postcards will be collected by the City Clerk, and he will tabulate the Araby Cove community's support for or against the proposed Araby Drive bridge. The consensus of the Araby Cove community will be provided to the City Council for its consideration at a future Council meeting to be scheduled. You will receive an advance notice of the scheduled meeting date, at which time City staff will present the proposed Araby Drive bridge project to the Council, including the information outlined in this letter from the Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization. Any interested party will have the opportunity to speak to the Council at the scheduled meeting to express their opinion about this project. Thank you for your interest in this project. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at(760) 323-8253 X8732, or at Dave.Barakian@palmspringsca.gov. Sincerely, David J. Barakian, P.E., P.T.O.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer enc 22 Marcus Fuller From: John Alien Sent: Tuesday,May 01,2012 6,09 PM To: Marcus Fuller Cc: Scott Ventura Subject: Rim Road Access Marcus, The Fire Department fully supports the construction of a bridge at the Araby wash.Rim Road;is an existing,prrvate,non- conforming roadway that does not meet the roadway standard that the Fire Department requires.I have copied and pasted the Fire Apparatus Access Road section out of our PSFD Development guidelines Appendix K,which is adopted as the Fire Code for the City of Palm Springs.Please pay particular attention to the highlighted sections for current requirements.When Araby road is washed out,Rim Road is the only access into the Araby cove area.We know from past weather events that reopening Araby road can take days or weds to complete.The Fire Department not only responds to Structure Fires in this area but also responds to;Medical aids,Widland Fires,Seismic events and Water Rescues to name a few.This discussion has not even taken into account the possibility of a rocksfide during seismic activity and bloddng Rim Road for an unknown amount of time.Having a reliable,all-weather access,roadway to provide Fire and Life Safety services to all of the citizens is imperative and encouraged by the Palm Springs Fire Department 9.0 FlU APUBAW AGQ=ROADS General 9.1 This section has been developed to assist tappficants, architects contractors and buildincybusiness owners in determiiM the for consistency with the best practices of the fire code in the interest of public safety. Requirements 9.3 23 I have attached numerous pictures taken with our fire Apparatus that serves the area,please see comments below: Unable to pass,narrow road width on corner Unable to pass 24 ,s Unable to pass,even with turnout. Unable to pass,narrow road width on blind corner. 25 Unable to pass,narrow road width. Unable to pass,narrow road width. 26 y ;s -�f Y y_ As wft all photos on this road,if Sreflghting operations were..to take place;ltun RDad would not allow additional emergency vehicles into the area or citizens out imagine having hose-tines deployed f om the Fire Eire and placed in the roadway. Please Let me know if 1 can he of further assistance. John R. Allen R Deputy Chief/Rre Marshal 300 N.El Gelo Palm Springs,CA 92262 is Office:760-323-8187 Cellular:760-218-4278 F=760-778-8430 27 ARABY COVE- NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION Dear Araby Cove Residents, May 3, 2012 As most of you know,the City of Palm Springs is planning to build an$11 million Araby Drive Bridge across the Palm Canyon Wash. The intent of this letter is to inform you about the bridge project in order for you to make a decision on whether you are for or against this proposed bridge. On April 16,2612,twenty-eight Araby Cove residents attended a meeting at City Hall voicing their concerns and mainly opposition to the building of this bridge. Marcus L.Fuller,Assistant Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer,Department of Public Works and Engineering,who developed this bridge concept, and Lee Bonno,Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations,City of Palm Springs,gave the neighborhood group a chance to be heard by asking it to gather the names and yea and nay votes of the Araby Cove residents. The City says the bridge will take two years to build,and in the meantime the City would build an auxiliary road adjacent to the current Araby Drive to allow access to the neighborhood. The bridge appears to begin at the north end of Araby Drive,where the road drops down into the Palm Canyon Wash. It would be approximately 15 feet high crossing over towards the telephone poles in an easterly direction and then gradually turn west and level out at the bottom of Araby Drive coming to rest at 2200 S.Araby Drive before the road climbs the hill. The bridge is being built high enough to allow for equestrian purposes;however in the event of a flood,heavy equipment would still be needed to clear away the high piles of sand that the floods bring into the wash. What follows is an outline of how this bridge would affect the Araby Cove neighborhood. It is based on points brought up by Araby Cove residents. I. The removal of the many smoke trees and desert willows will make the beautiful Palm Canyon Wash a barren land and remove much of the beauty that the current Araby Drive provides. The vegetation will be uprooted and replaced with concrete,abutments,and levees. j II. The construction of this bridge will disrupt the habitat of the endangered species Casey June Beetle. III. The residents were not informed of the decision to build the bridge until after the City's submission of funding request and approval. IV. The proposed 12-15 feet high concrete levee that will be connected to the bridge win destroy the view of the wash and create an eyesore. V. The direction of the proposed bridge will affect some of the residents by the oncoming headlights that will shine into the properties at night. VI. The neighborhood already has an "all weather road"called"Rim Road",which has functioned just fine since 1925,without incident;the garbage, fire,police,and maintenance tracks, as well as mail delivery vehicles manage quite well during the infrequent flooding events. While most of Rim Road is public,the rest of the road has an established prescriptive easement to allow access to the neighborhood. V 1. The projected cost of this bridge is $11,000,000 of federal funds,more than$100,000 per resident. Many of the residents think that these funds could be put to better use. VIH. Bridges and levees invite graffiti and homeless persons; currently the neighborhood is experiencing graffiti on existing levees. DC. The City might want to consider the expense of maintaining a clear passage under the bridge for equestrians and the removal of accumulated debris after flooding. X. The City was asked to provide a breakdown of the cost for the last 20 years for the removal of sand from the wash. As of this date no such breakdown has been received. (Presumably the existing road crossing the Palm Canyon Wash is not a regular maintenance issue. 28 XI. There may be concerns about the long-term maintenance of the bridge with strains on city budgets. These days the City may not have any alternative but to create an assessment district on the neighborhood to maintain this bridge in the future. XII. Comments supporting the construction of a bridge: A) emergency vehicles would have an"all weather"access to the neighborhood, B)it is a matter of health and safety, C) the neighborhood would like to have a voice in the design implementation of the bridge so that it is functional yet aesthetically appealing as the entrance to the neighborhood, D) the City should be asked to bury the power lines at the bare minimum in the wash and preferably the entire line, E)a pedestrian walk/bike way should be added. XIII. Attached is a Public Notice appearing in The Desert Sun on April 28,2010,page H4,provides a Notice for Request for Proposals for Araby Drive Low Water Grossing Bridge Replacement at Pahn Canyon Wash with a submission deadline of May 22,2012. Hopefully this letter has brought to light some of the many aspects on how this construction project will affect all of us living in Araby Cove. We were informed that if we have a majority of residents voting against this bridge,we may be able to stop the bridge project in time,before the City signs the dotted line to accept the$11,000,000. This means we have to act fast,and that means this week is of the utmost importance for all of us to cast our vote,either for or against this project,in order for us to get this letter and the tally of the I votes to the City.We have a deadline that we must adhere to,and therefore we are asking everyone to please help in signing the petition enclosed and returning it to The City Clerk to deliver the votes of the Araby Cove Residents. We will be most happy to speak with you if you have any questions or further concerns regarding this matter,but time is of the essence. Please call Andy Hollinger at 760-323-3499,or e-mail him at andvholling_er0mac corn Sincerely, Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization I Kerstin Pollack,Chair Theresa Hoyt, Vice Chair Andy Hollinger,Member Attachment: 1. Public Notice for Request of Proposals i i i I BALLOT 29 i CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,CA NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS(RFP)#17-12 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ARABY DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT PALM CANYON WASH,CITY PROJECT NO. 11-02 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL(621) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Palm Springs is requesting proposals from qualified professional firms to provide the City with professional services related to the Araby Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Palm Canyon Wash (City Project#11-02), (hereinafter the "Project"). The selected firm will be expected to provide required professional services to complete the Project ApprovaVEnvironmental Document ("PA/ED") phase of the Project, and subsequently provide required professional services to complete the design and j right-of-way phases. PROJECT LOCATION: Araby Drive across the Palm Canyon Wash in Palm Springs, California. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The initial scope of work generally includes all professional services i associated with completion of the Project Approval/Environmental Document("PA/ED") Phase, including up to 30% design to support the environmental document. Subsequent phases will include completion of plans, specifications and estimate("PS&E"); completion of all right-of-way services; and design support during construction. j i OBTAINING RFP DOCUMENTS AND ADDENDA: The RFP document may be downloaded via the internet at www.palmsprinasca.00v (go to Departments, Procurement, Open Bids & Proposals), or by calling the Division of Procurement and Contracting, (760) 322-8373. Upon downloading the RFP via the Internet, contact Cheryl Martin, Procurement Specialist I, via email at Cheryl.Martin@palmspringsoagov to register as a firm interested in this project. Failure to II register may result in not receiving addenda to the RFP. ` EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT: This solicitation has been i developed in the"Request for Proposals"(RFP)format. Accordingly,firms should take note that the City will consider multiple criteria in selecting the most qualified firm. Consistent with Federal, State and Local laws for the acquisition of professional services, price is NOT an 'j evaluation criteria. Cost proposals submitted in separate sealed envelopes are not opened, nor considered during proposal evaluations. Upon selection of the most qualified firm, the associated cost proposal will be used as a basis for contract negotiations. A contract shall be negotiated on the basis of the submitted Cost Proposal, and in consideration of reasonable and mutually agreed project costs and time requirements. Should successful negotiations not occur with the highest ranked firm, the City may, at its sole discretion, choose to enter into negotiations with the second highest ranked firm, and so on. NOTE: As this is a Federally funded project,the City's Local Preference Ordinance is NOT applicable pursuant to the federal exclusions. I DEADLINE: All proposals must be received in the Division of Procurement and Contracting, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262 by 3:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012. The receiving time in the Procurement Office will be the governing time for acceptability of Proposals. Telegraphic and telephonic Proposals will not be accepted. Reference the RFP document for additional dates and deadlines. Late proposals will not be accepted and shall be returned unopened. 30 ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I ❑ I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby ❑ I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on � UWe DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Signature(s) Address . Signature(s) � A 'T•�! %f.lv ie5 11"��CIJL� Print Name(s) ` Date Print Name(s) Date Srt n1/S �ec$;b,� �>�frt7osaLDrc. IA-FO i�Qvvra�D JDaers-V17- - Wbw whclfi t , ,. ' 14L�e;,5 F "f)Uf 'CiLc�S � F r CIckd- oeIjD6F 1iciwz.8�1 LJOK L/K£' 4C .2 A Comment We e1x'LL(� <� t" r"1 ►�01 Corfygryy-1'� V-Wd, 0 ,A heel.°. (I v2r A ' ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby ❑ I/We U P❑ 5 PORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on ✓� I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Pain Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the PalmCanyoryWash. Crczf-o * D. — Signatures) Address Signature(s) Address Cld f �zr j Print Name(s) Date Print Name(s) Date &,—t—�— A 1°mm n �Id3tC. �/tltliL r�in,[/iu j„�� jp Qy !Q Comment ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH i I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of ne-w bbridge on Araby I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. j I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the Cty's proposal of a new bridge on ■ I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive attire PalmvGanyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. G1 "l 1 assv S�,okewa�d coS2�,,,;a ©, J(IM BU Signature(s) Address Signature(s) Address ©I_\u to c t-1 Ris rIA N I ,213, i rr'1-IJ715774N S- - z0)2 �t Print Name(s) /- Obte Print Name(s) Date iS fvv Qa� ` I �' KUkA,, cVL,4—..Vat;2e, � o.- I THE /VFCATivF zmpAz To T//EARAAy_f�2g4,5�,4N121'AAM CANYON Co entl'kc„NIMQy fa{tz, IWUj hwe. : 0 4pk (t p a Comment w,46N FAft 0u7-WA;'/ty {AIV OCCAS/ONHt CoNI�EN�ENLL j tit.e t hcmlmPs�,dtoo lM11uCA Vu( " O�VI(IUNk`('� I ff aRIUGGa M�GNr pJ7OI/IDB i ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I I/We 5UPPORT the Citys proposal of a new bridge on Araby I/We SUPPORT'the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. ,.• fy�I /We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. h, RY y�G`! 212�� �f Signature(s) Address S' nature(s) Address Print Name(s) Q�te Print Name(s) Date LP ����� isrvr �d�-� r®,¢--�swc`r � ,-.� -�y 11�Fh,�.. ���tt \ri C� �P 1' s S S h f�t4� ��•' Comment Syp�y� $���e -�,o�ffp� ,y S Comment W AT PALM CANYON WASH..... ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE � ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH I I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal,of a new bridge on Araby IJWe SUPPOT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby --yy Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Q Araby Drive at the Palrr Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm G�nyon Wash. Signature(s) Address Signatur ( Address Print Name(s) pate Q rin a1 a Date 1�iIS 24,P6 £ 15 over i✓E2rLFD ill Lc i. /W/jy -tivg U9(4 S'2�dSrl T1 � � 1VtT11,[91 AFl- o'L ffi46 Ca✓d _ Comment Af'G n✓r2Y fA4E4:y /�Ro/rn�o� dq[✓f,J� Comment Tf1� <✓�rH G4doDs /LASE ly ✓D rs Nar #W issue, i' nQ�I/�(V &Yk �{- IL� n'' 'w h5i f 7� 'cL �/Vi "Iy' 6w,4w-r .Bo✓lbYAwrf E Cd✓dt ft vowv4 T/fL 47VAT/a-✓, f�l�C� � —1- '��\ '�"v'A4k15 PVjy- ' ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby . I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby / Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. i 1/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on I/We DO NOT WPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Dr atthe Pa C Wash. � � I Aaddress Signature(s) Signature(s) Address 49�1- lkz iAI6�z2 .s- e i2 Print Name(s) Date Print Name(s) lTs�o 71cv eAr✓e Comment o Com men t`�jCdl///<i��j ,e+S, ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby /We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. VIDrive at the Palm Canyon Wash. 1/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on ❑ I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on J1[J Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Drive t the Palm Carfpn:Wash. Signature(s) Address Signat e(s) Addre s 1 Print Name(s) Date Print Name(s) Date eo Qj Comment Q Comme t n, ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH Y /We AUEpQRT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. i I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the,City's proposal of a new bridge on A'Ohe PairvC Ca "'., n Wash. i ZZ �a Signatures) Address S s ,rl rZ. Print ame(s) Date �f YGV UOU y)e¢a -tr, see rt lrautc�¢✓�N S off. kWt bvi d Se aa� Comment ttlg tWl ,P p4c+ bQTovc cJt;nvtS ;., CArPO-4-k, ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDS& AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH i rl I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby � I/We OR the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby i Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/ I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on IAW DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Can on Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. 2550 Ar L j Dr. 4y&r y D h . Si ure(s) Address Signature(s) Address f e�u� �/� `Tn °6E✓s� ✓ /hAy �.-��.� �aviot Merrt �C'vy Mali (6� 2-0 12. Print Name(s) Date / I 'tey Print Name(s) to�Kn t � o JPc�S Io .�M d/dot t'E4 Tr/.yr '.�/s s•o1' n, p0.C1- 7b-1kP +'*e is 1� e} kbo ol.� lh $Pik a(- Tke Coh St Ci P1r¢'�lo„ o� -ri.p po s�;[,Ip dw,nolw- -from if\c rPa$ea(. Comment �E��� LcJi7s� /I/o �u�tuLrinr ulirr,i7'�s/,� ¢vr.pr ?nc Comment Y y ve tic (p ra sponge { haPS w ��h tihcti(o� conCerh i)r`v,e `� eibsecl.y I uhdorsla, 4 Tkpsa net a}$ TGeE /J�� p" ec ��Jf7uNt. . LfS/dgev S7 S 0.YN4�s;n wt(( the*, to opposfb8 tine I�ca�o ra(ayprvebrrda ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH , ; I/We UPPO I/We SUP the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby � PORT the Cib/s proposal of a new bridge on An Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on, Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm anyon Wa-6h. � 76,6 Signature(s) Address Signature(s) J s�, i, /P 6,4,E U ra >� Print Names Print Name(s)—� Date I Date ._ �/, i.�� i � 7fFc �✓�!i�%2c �� TrfE i�tr� �i4d.Gv �B'aP.� / , Comment 'l�s��Y�h/; ' Y Hi"T /i'c�'DC- Comment i W _ i ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CAIDYON WASH M� V��� w• AT PALM CANYON WASH i/We SUPP he City's pr sal of a new bridge on Araby I/We SUPPORT the City's,proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Ca ash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I0_DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City s proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon;Wash. FFfG..Jii Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. ' 27-r6a Signature(s) Add ss S'onature(s) Address Print Names) Date 1 Pint Name(s) Date dlo wadi .B�r �a eon vi , f �f —fi'►� 5 6�i Comment Q-ncko, AoclisS Rt'o'k lSrA Coin nit �b rN �--t ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby I/We S' OR ''the City's proposal of a new bridge-on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. /We D NOT U P T the City's proposal of a new bridge on p I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Ara rive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. 2Zoo Signature(s) Address Signature(s) Address OPrir�t f? e(12 Date Print Name(s) Date o �1 1 'T�r`rc— cui F � fix?Comment A-Gce5S 4i 99 ) ,/ n �J� r/ p �5 �� Comment /Z,4 W W - O) ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH q,41 m ., I/We SUOPQT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby I I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the,Palm Canyon Wash. I/ a DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on I/We DO NOT SUPPORT*�O Cites proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm e'anyon Wash) �r / t ( a Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. rv� C) �o A (A�•s T� ,S �jY C�qti 1 /d / 1237 Signature(s) Address Signz ure(s) Address az i� Print Name(s) Date Print Name(s) Dat ont 1.14 � — Comment -Foy. Ynp;, GYt:; 1 Comment ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH M �tbP C ode PLMtJ(�I�L pANYON.WASH4do LOTS s I/We UPPORT the City's proposal of a new..bridge on Araby 1/We u� PWii'e-ACiCyiPYopoo Alit dg o Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. i I I/We 20 NOT SUPPORT the Cit 's proposal of a new bridge on Li I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City s proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. .277 S J/SHA�p lepol Signature(s) /� tl Addre§V Signa re(s) Address Print Name(s) Date int Name(s) [sate Comment R iJ� Comment ,,�� --------- ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPP RT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge oraby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. f/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge 6n }� I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon^WWash. j� Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Signature(s) Address Signature(s) \ r Address +'cve 1 a �o r 1G axe �i�a I �a 0\ Vp wy ,D Print Names) r'K f' I Print Name(s) Date r 7; r Comment Q�eas� � Ytl� r1 :,bAn- YNe�a�bor�ooc� �fink Comment �I�S1—S �d @ �` o u cur Z� lcVN3 �t *— W��6.vu� Major d�Sc�SF-oY'S .- , , 1 ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANY ,N WASH ,Q, AT PALM CANYON WASH .b.. I I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby VWe SUP PO the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby r� Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on If We DO NOT SUPPORT fAe City�s proposal of a new bridge on �•�+ Araby Drive at the Palm Canyg n Wash. Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. �- �"tira�nc,�o® 1 � , Signature(s) Address Signature(s) yZ2b,/ Address /t 1 � �� 1�� /w c%1 7,V14 J Sly Print Name(s) Date Print Name(s) Date Comment Comment _ --- 00 ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City s proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's,proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Cafiyon Wash. 2.2�(( Snn�ys�yy� Si nat r (s) Address Print Name(s) Date Comment r I I W � ca I Felipe Primera !From: Dave Barakian Sent: Thursday, May 24,2012 6:33 PM To: Felipe Primera Subject: FW:Araby bridge i j David Barakian Director of Public Works/City Engineer City of Palm Springs 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 (760)323-8253 x8732 —Original Message-- From:Deb Hydon[mailto:dentaldebs@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, May 24,2012 3:01 PM To:Dave Barakian Cc:Derek Hydon Subject:Araby bridge Hello, i i I'm emailing to inform you that my husband and I are very much in support FOR the bridge construction in Araby cove! We are grateful that the money would be allotted for this project in our community! i Deborah&Derek Hydon 2270 East Smokewood ave. Palm springs,ca 92264 Mailing address: 1 17751sabbiadoro way Pacific palisades,ca 90272 j Phone 310-600-0707 Thank you. Deb Sent from my iPhone t 40 i May 11, 2012 ?lA't' t 4 AN i David Barakian Dept.of Public Works and Engineering 3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs,CA 92262 I. Dear Mr.Barakian, I have submitted my Bridge Survey Card as requested. However,my wife and I are so vehemently opposed to this Bridge that we feel we MUST respond via letter also. It is quite clear that the large majority of Araby Cove residents are opposed to the Araby Drive Bridge Proposal. PLEASE DO NOT force this bridge upon us residents that do not want it I � Our letter does not include the many reason for our objections to the bridge project,because I am sure other residents will do so in their lengthy letters. Suffice it to say that we purchased our home in j Araby 14 years ago because it was a rural,county setting. i i I can understand the City's position in that here is a nearly"free money program"for upgrading the city road infra-structure. To we the residents,this bridge reminds us of the Alaska)Bridge to Nowhere. Please do not force an unwanted bridge upon the residents of Araby Cove. i 1 Slincerel (�X� Raymond and Ardith Luke i 2293 Smokewood Avenue Palm Springs,CA 92264 Cc.Chris Mills Palm Springs City Councilman 41 ----Original Message-- From: Holly's Homes<hollyshomes@dc.rr.com> To:kbpollack<kbpollack@aol.com> Sent: Mon, May 14, 2012 3:01 pm Subject: RE: the bridge at Araby William Manclarke..and yes he is aware of the situation..and is totally against the bridge ..he is taking i action..Holly i From: kboollack(Daol.com(mailto:kboollack( aol.coml Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 2:22 PM To: hollvshomes(d)dc moom;andvholinger0mac.com Subject: Re:the bridge at Araby i Holly,Who owns the property? Have you talked to that person about this? Mailings wentout to all proerty owners more than a week ago. I like what you expressed. Kerstin i —Original Message— From: Holly's Homes<hollyshomes(a)dc.n.com> To:kbpollack<kboollackCrDaol.com> Sent:Mon, May 14,2012 11:21 am Subject the bridge at Araby Hi Kirsten, I was wondering if I have any say on this proposed bridge seeing that I am only a tenant here at 2280 South Araby. If I do, please send me anything I can sign to vote AGAINST this proposed bridge. I moved to Araby specifically to live in peace and quiet and have beautdul surroundings. I can't imagine needing a bridge when the amount of rainfall in the desert is so minimal. I also cannot understand a bridge being built when it is unnecessary and the majority of homeowners in Araby are opposed to it. It will totally impact the views and the personality of the community in a negative way.There seems to be so many other areas in Palm Springs where the roads are in dire need of improvement. I would think that with$11 Million dollars available it would help so many other people. This just doesn't make any logical sense. I have lived here nearly three years and during that time frame the wash has closed maybe two or three times. It was not even a problem to take Rim Road out of the neighborhood to my destination..Please let me know if I can help to do anything to stop this ! bridge from being built.. I I j really appreciate this whole neighborhood and how they are pulling together...and I love living here everyday... Thanks Kirsten for all you do to help us...Holly Hotly Tait Markas 760-885-2800 i I i i 42 Marcus Fuller From: Jay Thompson Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:58 AM To: Dave Barakian; Marcus Fuller Subject: FW: Testimony for Bridge proposal Palm Canyon Wash Attachments: ArabyDriveBridge.doc From: Patrick Jordan [mailto:pjordan65@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 9:01 AM To: Jay Thompson Cc: Lee A. Bonno; David Ready Subject: Testimony for Bridge proposal Palm Canyon Wash Dear Jay, Attached is my one sheet testimony that I would like included in the packets to the Mayor and City Council for the June 6th, 2012 meeting. I have also copied Lee Bonno and David Ready. Thank you for your assistance. All the best, Patrick V. Jordan Patrick N Stewart Properties Dedicated People. Distinctive Spaces. Broker Associate & Executive Premier Director Windermere Real Estate SoCal License# 01726623 760.898.1817 (m) 760.325.9091 (o) 760.406-4093 (f) Just click - www.patrickstewartproperties.com 1 43 Honorable Mayor Pougnet and Palm Springs City Council Members, My name is Patrick Jordan and as a resident of Araby Cove at 2222 S Araby Drive, I wanted to give my thoughts on the Palm Canyon Wash bridge proposal at the Araby wash. I am in favor of the bridge for a number of reasons first and foremost which is the health and safety of the residents not only of Araby Cove but also for the other residents and visitors of the City of Palm Springs. I believe that a visually appealing bridge could be built with walking/biking path (this is of paramount importance) that has minimal impact on the environment and that would also serve as a gateway to the area for others to use. As the area has many people that park their cars (especially during our seasonal months) at the bottom of Araby Drive I thought that possibly a couple of parking spaces with (paved or compacted dirt) could also be incorporated. To the west of the proposed bridge is a hiking trail through the flats of Araby that leads through roughly 20 acres of land that was donated to the City of Palm Springs a few years ago. That land and the entire area along with the couple of parking spots could be called The Preserve at Araby Cove or something along those lines. I am quite sensitive to my neighbors "drum beating" and I don't want an ugly bridge either but I am thinking also of the future. While these folks don't want to be disturbed or don't want change the fact of the matter is that the City is changing and growing. As we grow there will be more hikers and walkers and cars to the area. There will be more rain storms and the road will wash out for sure. Will it take the loss of life during one of these events to make everyone realize that we really need a safe place to cross the wash. To pass on this federal money when we have a chance to build an esthetically pleasing safe water crossing bridge and possibly incorporate a couple of parking spots that lead to the "Preserve at Araby Cove" to me is not a very prudent or forward way to plan. There is a way to do this with the right vision and a concept that the neighborhood and residents of the entire City could be proud of. 44 ATTACHMENT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. N037 45 PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. N037 Adv Project ID Date: April 27, 2012 to 0812000215 Location: 08-RIV-0-PSP ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT Project Number: BR-NBIL(521) FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO 08-5282R E.A. Number: Locode: 5282 This Program Supplement hereby adopts and incorporates the Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid which was entered into between the Administering Agency and the State on 02/07/07 and is subject to all the terms and conditions thereof.This Program Supplement is executed in accordance with Article I of the aforementioned Master Agreement under authority of Resolution No. approved by the Administering Agency on (See copy attached). The Administering Agency further stipulates that as a condition to the payment by the State of any funds derived from sources noted below obligated to this PROJECT,the Administering Agency accepts and will comply with the special covenants or remarks set forth on the following pages. PROJECT LOCATION: Araby Drive over Palm Canyon Wash from Stagecoach Road to Anza Trail TYPE OF WORK: New bridge to replace low water crossing LENGTH: 0.3(MILES) Estimated Cost Federal Funds Matching Funds LICE $1,196,926.00 LOCAL OTHER $1,352,000.00 $155,074.00 $0.00 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS STATE OF CALIFORNIA Department of Transportation By By Title Chief, Office of Project Implementation Division of Local Assistance Date Date Attest I hereby certify upon my personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for this encumbrance: Accounting Officers �Date �Z Z $1,196.926.00 Chapter I Statutes Item I Year Program BC I Category Fund Source AMOUNT Program Supplement 08-5282-N037-ISTEA Page 1 of 3 46 STATE OF CALIFORNIA.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPPLMENT AND CERTIFICATION FORM PSCF(REV.OM010) Pagel of 1 TO: STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE DATE PREPARED: PROJECT NUMBER: Claims Audits 4/27/2012 0812000215 3301 "C"Street,Rm 404 REQUISITION NUMBER/CONTRACT NUMBER: Sacramento,CA 95816 RQS 081200000653 FROM: Department of Transportation SUBJECT Encumbrance Document VENDOR/ LOCAL AGENCY: City of Palm Springs $ 1,196,926.00 PROCUREMENTTYPE: Local Assistance CHAPTER STATUTES ITEM YEAR PECIPECT TASK SUBTASK AMOUNT 33 2011 2660-102-890 2012 2030010300 262042 $ 1,196,926.00 ADA Noth For individuals with sensory disabilities,this document is available in a0emate formats.For information,call(915)654-6410 of TDD(916)-3880 or write Records and Forms Management 1120 N.Street MS-89,Sacramento,CA 95814. 417 08-RIV-0-PSP 04/27/2012 BR-NBIL(521) SPECIAL COVENANTS OR REMARKS 1• ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that it will only proceed with work authorized for specific phase(s) with an "Authorization to Proceed" and will not proceed with future phase(s) of this project prior to receiving an "Authorization to Proceed" from the STATE for that phase(s) unless no further State or Federal funds are needed for those future phase(s). 2. Any State and Federal funds that may have been encumbered for this project are available for disbursement for limited periods of time. For each fund encumbrance the limited period is from the start of the fiscal year that the specific fund was appropriated within the State Budget Act to the applicable fund Reversion Date shown on the State approved project finance letter. Per Government Code Section 16304, all project funds not liquidated within these periods will revert unless an executed Cooperative Work Agreement extending these dates is requested by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY and approved by the California Department of Finance. ADMINISTERING AGENCY should ensure that invoices are submitted to the District Local Assistance Engineer at least 75 days prior to the applicable fund Reversion Date to avoid the lapse of applicable funds. Pursuant to a directive from the State Controller's Office and the Department of Finance; in order for payment to be made, the last date the District Local Assistance Engineer can forward an invoice for payment to the Department's Local Programs Accounting Office for reimbursable work for funds that are going to revert at the end of a particular fiscal year is May 15th of the particular fiscal year. Notwithstanding the unliquidated sums of project specific State and Federal funding remaining and available to fund project work, any invoice for reimbursement involving applicable funds that is not received by the Department's Local Programs Accounting Office at least 45 days prior to the applicable fixed fund Reversion Date will not be paid. These unexpended funds will be irrevocably reverted by the Department's Division of Accounting on the applicable fund Reversion Date. 3. The ADMINISTERING AGENCY will advertise, award and administer this project in accordance with the current published Local Assistance Procedures Manual. 4. Award information shall be submitted by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY to the District Local Assistance Engineer within 60 days of project contract award and prior to the submittal of the ADMINISTERING AGENCY'S first invoice for the construction contract. Failure to do so will cause a delay in the State processing invoices for the construction phase. Please refer to Section 15.7 "Award Package" of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual. 5. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, as a minimum, to submit invoices at least once every six months commencing after the funds are encumbered for each phase by the execution of this Project Program Supplement Agreement, or by STATE's approval of an applicable Finance Letter. STATE reserves the right to suspend future authorizations/obligations for Federal aid projects, or encumberances for State funded projects, as well as to suspend invoice payments for any on-going or future project by ADMINISTERING AGENCY if Program Supplement 08-5282-N037-ISTEA Page 2 of 3 48 08-RIV-0-PSP 04/27/2012 BR-N BIL(521) SPECIAL COVENANTS OR REMARKS PROJECT costs have not been invoiced by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for a six-month period. If no costs have been invoiced for a six-month period, ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to submit for each phase a written explanation of the absence of PROJECT activity along with target billing date and target billing amount. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to submit the final report documents that collectively constitute a "Report of Expenditures" within one hundred eighty (180) days of PROJECT completion. Failure of ADMINISTERING AGENCY to submit a "Final Report of Expenditures" within 180 days of PROJECT completion will result in STATE imposing sanctions upon ADMINISTERING AGENCY in accordance with the current Local Assistance Procedures Manual 6. The Administering Agency shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, disability, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any Federal- assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE Program Implementation Agreement. The Administering Agency shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of Federal-assisted contracts. The Administering Agency's DBE Implementation Agreement is incorporated by reference in this Agreement. Implementation of the DBE Implementation Agreement, including but not limited to timely reporting of DBE commitments and utilization, is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this Agreement. Upon notification to the Administering Agency of its failure to carry out its DBE Implementation Agreement, the State may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). 7. As a condition for receiving federal-aid highway funds for the PROJECT, the Administering Agency certifies that NO members of the elected board, council, or other key decision makers are on the Federal Government Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Program Supplement 08-5282-N037-ISTEA Page 3 of 3 49 ATTACHMENT RESOLUTION 50 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. N037 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY- STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,352,000, FOR THE ARABY DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT PALM CANYON WASH, CITY PROJECT NO. 11-02, FEDERAL- AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (521), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs has submitted to the California Department of Transportation a request for authorization to proceed with the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Araby Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Palm Canyon Wash, City Project No. 11-02, requiring obligation of $1,196,926 of Highway Bridge Program ("HBP") federal-aid funds; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation has prepared Program Supplement No. N037 to administering Agency-State Agreement No. 08-5282R with the state of California, obligating $1,196,926 of HBP federal-aid funds for Araby Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Palm Canyon Wash, City Project No. 11-02, Federal Aid Project No. BR-NBIL (521). THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Program Supplement No. N037 to administering Agency-State Agreement No. 08-5282R with the state of California, obligating $1,196,926 of HBP federal-aid funds for the Araby Drive Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement at Palm Canyon Wash, City Project No. 11-02, Federal Aid Project No. BR-NBIL (521), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute and administer Program Supplement No. N037 as may be necessary. 51 Resolution No. Page 2 ADOPTED THIS 6th day of June, 2012. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on June 6, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California 52 James Thompson, City Clerk Palm Springs, Ca. I regret not being able to attend the city council meeting of June Oh as I will be out of town then. But I would very much like to make my comments about the proposed Araby Dr. bridge Project. I am a resident of Araby Cove and feel strongly about this project for an assortment of reasons. 1. The City Council never brought this up with the people in Araby Cove previous to requesting the grant. We feel like the City just "ran over" us. 2. In these economic times spending this much on an unnecessary project sends a message indicating a lack of financial responsibility much the same as an individual family taking an expensive vacation when they are having problems paying the rest of their bills. 3. Since we do have a secondary access road into the area which we have been using for quite some number of years (at least 60) which is fine with 'almost all of us why fix something that isn't broken? 4. The people living near the wash would end up having an ugly view of this bridge instead of what they are used to, which is a serene and natural desert landscape. Also, these same residents would end up with a big bridge in their front yard, just about. The rest of the residents up here in the cove may not be as directly affected this way, but since we don't really need this bridge anyway, why create such a thing for the people living here and are perfectly happy with the way things are? 5. The area does not seem worthy of such an expensive and seemingly unnecessary project due to three things: once people go over the bridge, there isn't really anywhere else to go and the roads are tiny. Since there are only 80 residents here it would equal 137,500 per residence to do the project. It just does not seem to make financial sense. And item#3. 6. It just seems there would be so many better places to spend this much money. If asked, we would have given invaluable input to the planners on this issue. Then everybody could have been happy. 7. The cast of-continued regular maintenance after flooding seems minimal in comparison. UJ m �v Harold Allred AL 2251 Smokewood Ave. _N < 6 --t RECEI a'L FPAL,j ` Honorable Mayor Pougnet and Palm Springs City Council Members, 2012 MAY 29 AM 9: 00 My name is Patrick Jordan and as a resident of Araby Cove at 2222 S Araby Drive, I wanted to give m thoughts on the Palm Canyon Wash bride ro osa1 Ft 4 CL.ER g Y g Y g p P dS1EeCt.tP? Araby wash. I am in favor of the bridge for a number of reasons first and foremost which is the health and safety of the residents not only of Araby Cove but also for the other residents and visitors of the City of Palm Springs. I believe that a visually appealing bridge could be built with walking/biking path (this is of paramount importance) that has minimal impact on the environment and that would also serve as a gateway to the area for others to use. As the area has many people that park their cars (especially during our seasonal months) at the bottom of Araby Drive I thought that possibly a couple of parking spaces with (paved or compacted dirt) could also be incorporated. To the west of the proposed bridge is a hiking trail through the flats of Araby that leads through roughly 20 acres of land that was donated to the City of Palm Springs a few years ago. That land and the entire area along with the couple of parking spots could be called The Preserve at Araby Cove or something along those lines. I am quite sensitive to my neighbors "drum beating" and I don't want an ugly bridge either but I am thinking also of the future. While these folks don't want to be disturbed or don't want change the fact of the matter is that the City is changing and growing. As we grow there will be more hikers and walkers and cars to the area. There will be more rain storms and the road will wash out for sure. Will it take the loss of life during one of these events to make everyone realize that we really need a safe place to cross the wash. To pass on this federal money when we have a chance to build an esthetically pleasing safe water crossing bridge and possibly incorporate a, couple of parking spots that lead to the "Preserve at Araby Cove" to me is not a very prudent or forward way to plan. There is a way to do this with the right vision and a concept that the neighborhood and residents of the entire City could be proud of. - MAY 312012 -: L H 2012 MAY 31 PM 12: 32 1SlrC,O? r May23,2012 To: The Palms Springs City CounUIL F a�' Subject: The City's Application for Highway Bridge Program funds to Replace Araby Drive Low Water Crossing with a New Bridge at Palm Canyon Wash,dated August4, eon The purpose of this letter is to recommend that the Palm Springs City Council disapprove the subject bridge project. We,the Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization,believe that the proposal contained in the Application does not fit the intent and guidelines of the Federal Highway Bridge Program. To meetthe goal of upgrading our Nation's infrastructure,federal money is more appropriately spent on highways,highway bridges,and highway intersections. We believe further that the approval by the City Council and Caltrans was based on the erroneous statements(see Appendix)thatthere is heavy traffic on Araby Drive across the wash, that local traffic circulates through the Araby Cove neighborhood,and that there is no other access to the Araby Cove neighborhood during flooding in the wash. In truth,the lightly traveled Araby Drive leads to and dead ends in our small residential community of about 8o houses nestled against the foothills. Rim Road provides a year round alternative access. Since Caltrans was not requested to conduct afield review,we believe it did not have the full,true "picture"when it approved the Application. The estimated cost of the Project was said to be$1.1,413,000,of which si,3oo,000, is to be borne by the City of Palm Springs. We believe this expenditure to be unnecessary and fiscally irresponsible,compared with the occasional cost of clearing sand from part of the wash crossing,and very infrequently,making repairs to the asphalt road. We understand that the crossing has had only one major repair in the last 50 years. In addition,there would be non-trivial maintenance costs once the bridge is built. Per The Desert Sun of 5-20-12,the cost to repair 4 small bridges in Indio,including the one over the storm channel on Indio Blvd.near Clinton St., is expected to be s8,000,000. A bridge will attract graffiti and homeless people,which will require additional maintenance and increase security issues in our neighborhood. Sand will still have to be removed under the bridge by the City after periods of flooding in the wash to maintain proper flow of water and clearance for equestrians. The Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization was not solicited for input until the City's Application had been submitted to and approved by Caltrans. In a City Survey circulated just this month,82%ofthe Araby Cove property owners to date, have voted against the bridge project. Araby Cove is a peaceful,scenic,rustic and eclectic community;we urgently request the Palm Springs City Council to reject the Araby Bridge plan. Kersti�k Chair . Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization 1 APPENDIX TO ARABY COVE RESIDENTS ORGANIZATION LETTER OF MAY 23,207.2 ERRORS&MISREPRESENTATIONS IN THE PALM SPRINGS CITY APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM FUNDING OF A NEW BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH A. Letter to Caltrans-District o8 from the City of Palm Springs dated August-,2011 i. Page i, Paragraph 2 statement: "Closure of the Araby Drive low water crossing due to flooding essentially isolates the entire Araby Cove community." Fact: Although a small portion of Rim Road is on private property,there are prescriptive easements that have been successfully used for many years,not only during the short and occasional periods of flooding in the wash,but also as an alternate access route on a normal daily basis. z. Page z, Paragraph 7 statement"...continued flooding problems within the Palm Canyon Wash at Araby Drive not only represent a serious safety hazard to the public, but also significantly increases response time to the Araby Cove community. Fact: There have been no known accidents or safety problems during the rare periods of flooding on Araby Drive or during normal conditions due to the use of Rim Road as an alternate access. Access has not been a problem these many years. Emergency vehicles(including fire trucks), utility vehicles,trash pick-up trucks and the USPO currently choose to use Rim Road for access some of the time,even though Araby Drive is open. Consistently,they have been able to safely navigate Rim Road. B. Application, Section i, Project Background,Section 1..2 Project Need&Purpose s. Page 4, Paragraph 3 Statement:"This flooding (referring to Fig.s.o)repeatedly damages Araby Drive low water crossing,burying the road with several feet of mud and debris" Fact: Flooding generally leaves only several inches of sand on part of the crossing,which the City cleans within a few days. z. Page 5, Fig.z.o: Shows auto in deep water on Rim Road near the connection to East Palm Canyon Drive. Fact: Water from the South Ridge hill drains into the area shown. This water drains through a culvert into the wash. This area does not flood to preclude access to Rim Road if the culvert is kept clear and sand is not allowed to pileup on the downside of the culvert. Routine City maintenance would prevent such water buildup. 5b 2 APPENDIX TO ARABY COVE RESIDENTS ORGANIZATION LETTER OF MAY 22.2012 3. System Planning, page 8, paragraph i statememt:"...The estimated Average Daily Traffic(ADT)is approximately 2,000."referring to the Palm Canyon Wash crossing. FACT: Without actually measuring,a better guess would be less than 250. With about 8o houses,some are week-end only,some are second homes during the Winter,so let's consider 7o as occupied on the average. With,say 4 daily trips to and from each of the 7o houses,and 15%of them using Rim Road,the Araby Drive crossings would be about 238 per day. C. APPENDIX A. LAPG EXHIBIT 6-A PAGE 6-47: i. HBRRP Application/Scope Definition Form,Page 6-7, bottom paragraph statement: "...the proposed project will enhance the traffic circulation within and around the City of Palm Springs" FACT: Araby Cove is not on the way to any other part of Palm Springs,or beyond;the only traffic is to and from the small community of about 8o houses. 2. Separate Pages for LAPG Exhibit 6-A, item 8, paragraph b,Section 6.5.7, Unusual Architectural Treatments (a) Statement: "...Hundreds of cyclists and hikers will use this facility every day." FACT: Hikers will not find this bridge useful;they access the trails from either the Araby Trail Head at South Ridge near Palm Canyon Drive East or from the wash itself,without crossing into Araby Cove. It is estimated that fewer than io bicycles and less than one-half dozen hikers cross the wash on Araby Drive per day. (b) Statement: "...City of Palm Springs desires this bridge to be consistent with City's general plan and goals of preserving visual and scenic resources. QUESTION: How can the City expect to meet this goal by building abridge in a natural wash with smoke trees,desert willows,and other wild plants that is home to many animals and birds? 51 ARABY COVE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION Kerstin B. Pollack, Chair Theresa Hoyt, Vice Chair Bridge Committee: Andy Hollinger, Leader Harold Allred Freda Jorgensen David Levine Ray Luke Heidi McKee Adele Norton Linda Ragin Sue Valentino Gene Williams CONTACT INFORMATION: Kerstin B. Pollack 2283 Smokewood Avenue Palm Springs,CA 92264 kbpollackgaol.com 760-320-1324 .8 ARABY'DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of anew bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. ® I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. i signature(s) Address PAuL 2 4,(NOF2 s_zc-1y i Print Names) Date I 61C.d4rF A&7- "nf—IVO 'S� kWS7 AAA 67 reZ Z�A,/'S Ak.S I Comment ' i72Y1 N y 2c 6��f��Sr 4uE�7rz c�a Sy L6 VOT J Dst /V)treofE r- Pifa h, Vf vYaA/ ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH I/We SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on Araby N Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. c� Nj I/We DO NOT SUPPORT the City's proposal of a new bridge on cl- Araby Drive at the Palm Canyon Wash. 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