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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - AGMT CALTRANS LMD (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: John Danielson CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: January 27, 1998 SUBJECT: AGREEMENTS WITH CALTRANS FOR MAINTAINING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AREAS WITHIN CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to. execute agreements with Caltrans and Valencia Company subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND The Valencia Company has proposed the beautification to the area adjacent to the Northbound off ramp at Magic Mountain Parkway. The Valencia Company considers this to be an important visual corridor to the City, and has offered to landscape the area at its expense. The area in question is primarily within a Caltrans right-of-way and will require a City endorsed maintenance agreement to ensure proper maintenance of the area. The project falls within the Valencia Areawide Landscape Maintenance District, and is proposed to be accepted by the district. The Valencia Company shall assume responsibility for the installation and maintenance of the landscaping per Caltrans requirements until such time as the area is accepted for maintenance by the Landscape District. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. Agreement for Permit No. 797-6LF--235 AN Pr'iII V��D Agreement for Permit No. 797 -GMC -2354 ►►UUnnllll��1.v�, Vicinity Map Permit No. 797-6LF-1675 Vicinity Map Permit No. 797 -GMC -2354 NED:cac ,�ndiol � p ED: cil\cakras.ned p"'! Permittee: Valencia Company Permit No: 797-6LF-1675 Location: 07 -LA -005-53.4/53.5 1. This permit by and between the State of California, acting by, and through the Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as "Caltrans", and Valencia Company hereinafter referred to as "Permittee", and the area wide Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 administered by the City of Santa Clarita, hereinafter referred to.as "City". 2. Permittee desires State highway improvements consisting of landscaping and stamped concrete work along the northbound Route 5 off -ramp at Route 126 (Magic Mountain Parkway) in the City of Santa Clarita, referred to herein as "Project", and is willing to fund one hundred percent (100%) of all design, capital outlay, maintenance and staffing costs. 3. Permittee is responsible to apply for necessary encroachment permit(s) in accordance with State's standard permit procedures. Permittee shall obtain aforesaid encroachment permit through the Caltrans' District 7, office of Permits at (213) 897-3631. In addition, and after construction of Project, Permittee shall apply for a maintenance permit on an annual basis one (1) month prior to expiration of previous encroachment permit. a. upon completion of work, Permittee shall assume maintenance and the expense thereof for Project, at its own expense in perpetuity. Permittee shall notify State Permit Inspector a minimum of two (2) working days prior to the start of any landscape maintenance work for Project. 5. Damage to Project resulting from accident, storm, neglect or other causes beyond the control of the State is the responsibility of the Permittee. 6. Caltrans shall maintain all highway signs, paved drainage structures and other non -landscape highway appurtenance. 7. All planting shall be maintained by the Permittee in such condition that it does not interfere with the free flow of traffic, including maintainingadequate site distances and visibility of signs. Trees would be maintained to avoid falling branches and to avoid obscuring advertising signs. Page 2 Maintenance Agreement S. A monthly schedule of landscape maintenance stating the dates and approximate times when work is to be performed including names and telephone numbers for 24-hour emergency contact shall be provided to the State Permit Inspector. 9. Permittee shall provide and maintain all water and irrigation systems including utility costs for Project. Irrigation systems will be maintained and operated to avoid slope damage and water run-off or spray onto the pavement. 10. Landscaping, paving or other unplanted areas along the roadside within the limits shown on the attached plans, exclusive of paved drainage facilities, will be maintained so as not to obstruct the flow of water. Caltrans will be responsible for maintaining paved drainage structures. 11. Various future Caltrans projects may be implemented which will require removal and/or modification to all or a portion of Project. Any replacement landscaping including irrigation facilities shall be Permittee's responsibility. Upon completion of work which affects the limits of maintenance, a revised Exhibit will be prepared and delivered to Caltrans for approval. Exhibit will supersede the original limits shown on the original permit plans. 12. Changes to Project affecting public safety or public convenience, all design and specification changes, and all major changes including removal, pruning, or addition of either planting or irrigation shall be approved by State in advance of performing work. Unless otherwise directed by the State Permit Inspector, changes authorized will require an encroachment permit. Failure to notify Caltrans of such changes shall result in the immediate removal of Project or portions of Project at Permittee's expense. 13. Upon completion of all work under this Project, ownership and title to material, equipment and such appurtenances.. installed within State's right-of-way will automatically be vested in State. No further agreement will be necessary to transfer ownership. 14. City's resolution regarding the approval of the terms and conditions of this permit is required prior to issuing the permit. 15. Neither Caltrans and state nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by Permittee and City under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to Permittee and City under this Agreement. it is understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, Permittee and City shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless the State of California and Caltrans, all officers and employees from all Page 3 Maintenance Agreement claims, suits or actions of every name, kind, and description brought for or on account of injury (as defined in Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by Permittee and City under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to Permittee and City under this Agreement. 16. it is understood that if Permittee at some future date decides not to renew its maintenance permit required herein, or if the planting is. not maintained at a reasonable level subject to Caltran's consent, City will maintain all Project improvements. Caltrans shall provide city with written notice of Permittee's failure to renew its annual permit and/or Caltrans' decision that subject Permittee is not maintained at a reasonable level. City shall respond within thirty (30) days of receipt of said notice. Said response shall describe the action to be taken by City to bring the affected areas backintocompliance or to remove the Project improvements and restore said areas to the pre -landscaped condition. In the event City does not provide such response and take any action, Caltrans will take the necessary action(s) to remove the Project and restore the affected areas to their pre - landscaped condition at City's expense. Indicate your acceptance of all terms and conditions of this permit by signing and returning the original to this office. Permittee: city: Caltrans: BY: Title: Date: ,1Qign19r J Permittee: Valencia Company Permit No: 797-6MC-2354 (conjunction with 796-6MC-1258) Location: 07 -LA -126-R5.828 1. This permit by and between the State of California, acting by, and through the Department of Transportation, hereinafter -referred to as "Caltrans", and Valencia.Company hereinafter referred to as "Permittee", and the Areawide Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 administered by the City of Santa Clarita hereinafter referred to as "City". 2. Permittee desires State highway improvements consisting of meandering sidewalk, and landscaping and automatic irrigation system, on Route 126 (Magic Mountain Parkway) west of McBean Parkway in the City of Santa Clarita, referred to herein as "Project", and is willing to fund one hundred percent (100%) of all design, capital outlay, maintenance and staffing.costs. 3. Permittee is responsible to apply for necessary encroachment permit(s) in accordance with State's standard permit procedures. Permittee shall obtain aforesaid encroachment permit through the Caltrans' District 7, Office of Permits at (213) 897-3631. In addition, and after construction of Project, Permittee shall apply for a maintenance permit on an annual basis one (1) month prior to expiration of previous encroachment permit. 4. Upon completion of work, Permittee shall assume maintenance and the expense thereof for Project, at its own expense in perpetuity. Permittee shall notify State Permit Inspector a minimum of two (2) working days prior to the.start of any landscape maintenance work for Project. 5. Damage to Project resulting from accident, storm, neglect or other causes beyond the control of the State is the responsibility of the Permittee. 6. Caltrans shall maintain all highway signs, paved drainage structures and other non -landscape highway appurtenance. 7. All planting shall be maintained by the Permittee in such condition that it does not interfere with the free flow of traffic, including maintaining adequate site distances and visibility of signs. Trees would be maintained to avoid falling branches and to avoid obscuring advertising signs. Page 2 Maintenance Agreement 797-6MC-2354 8. A monthly schedule of landscape maintenance stating the dates and approximate times when work is to be performed including names and telephone numbers for 24-hour emergency contact shall be provided to the State Permit Inspector. 9. Permittee shall provide and maintain all water and irrigation systems including utility costs for Project. Irrigation systems will be maintained and operated to avoid slope damage and water run-off or spray onto the pavement. 10. Landscaping, paving or other unplanted areas along the roadside within the limits shown on the attached plans, exclusive of paved drainage facilities, will be maintained so as not to obstruct the flow of water. Caltrans will be responsible for maintaining paved drainage structures. 11.- Various future Caltrans projects may be implemented which will require removal and/or modification to all or a portion of Project. Any replacement landscaping including irrigation facilities shall be Permittee's responsibility. Upon completion of work which affects the limits of maintenance, a revised Exhibit will be prepared and delivered to Caltrans for approval. Exhibit will supersede the original limits shown on the original permit plans. 12. Changes to Project affecting public safety or public convenience, all design and specification changes, and all major changes including removal, pruning, or addition of either planting or irrigation shall be approved by State in advance of performing work. Unless otherwise directed by the State Permit Inspector, changes authorized will require an encroachment permit. Failure to notify Caltrans of such changes shall result in the immediate removal of Project or portions of Project at Permittee's expense. 13. Upon completion of all work under this Project, ownership and title to material, equipment and such appurtenances installed within State's right-of-way will automatically be vested in State. No further agreement will be necessary to transfer ownership. 14. City's resolution regarding the approval of the terms and conditions of this permit is required prior to issuing the permit. 15. Neither Caltrans and State nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by Permittee and City under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to Permittee and City under this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, Permittee and City shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless the State of California and Caltrans, all Page 3 Maintenance Agreement 797-6MC-2354 officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions, of every name, kind, and description brought for or on account of injury (as defined in Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by Permittee and City under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to Permittee and City under this Agreement. 16. It is understood that if Permittee at some future date decides not to renew its maintenance permit required herein, or if the planting is not maintained at a reasonable level subject to Caltran's consent, City will maintain all Project improvements. Caltrans shall provide City with written notice of Permittee's failure to renew its annual permit and/or Caltrans' decision that subject Permittee is not maintained at a reasonable level. City shall respond within thirty (30) days of receipt of said notice. Said response shall describe the action to be taken by City to bring the affected areas back into compliance or to remove the Project improvements and restore said areas to the pre -landscaped condition. In the event City/County does not provide such response and take any action, Caltrans will take the necessary action(s) to remove the Project and restore the affected areas to their pre - landscaped condition at City's expense. Indicate your acceptance of all terms and conditions of this permit by signing and returning the original to this office. 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