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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19G - CIVIL ENGINEERS AWARDREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TITLE: ACKNOWLEDGE AWARD BY AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENT PHASE 2 - PROJECT NO. 08 -1700 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G} i �dlI Y MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file. DISCUSSION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on I" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2"' Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Bristol Street is a major north -south transportation corridor which is being designed and constructed in several phases. The primary design elements in each phase have remained consistent, including widening the street from two to three lanes in each direction, adding landscape medians, and overall improved aesthetics. However, each successive project phase has improved on the final product by continued consideration of public input and incorporating the latest mobility and safety features benefitting pedestrians and bicyclists. Staff has also integrated the latest environmentally sensitive materials and design standards. This project was planned and designed to incorporate complete street concepts with storm drain quality features and implementation of Green Street technologies. Other design features included bus turnouts, raised medians, bike lanes, and sound walls. The project also brings native and organic landscaping that beautifies a fully developed urban area. This project was completed in 2015. The City was awarded with a Bronze Certification from GreenRoads, which is a third party rating system that rewards roadway projects that exceed public expectations for environmental, economic, and social performance. This certification may be considered as the roadways' counterpart of a Leeds certification on buildings. On January 19, 2017, the City received a letter from the American Society of Civil Engineers Region 9 announcing the award for Bristol Street Improvements Phase 2 on being selected for Outstanding Roadway and Highway Project (Exhibit 1). The award was presented on March 31, 2017 in Los Angeles during the annual ASCE awards for the western United States. This is a national level recognition. 19G -1 American Society of Civil Engineers Award for Bristol Street Improvements May 2, 2017 Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 — Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Fred Mousavipour Executive Director Public Works Agency FM /EWG /JG /ML Exhibit: 1. Award letter and plaque 19G -2 Exhibit 1 ASCE AMERICAN SOCIETY OFF CIVII, ENGINEERS REGION 9 Region 9 Board of Governors I January 19, 2017 2016-2017 Mr. Jason Gabriel Ana t f Santa Jay lr Higgins, P.E., F.ASCE City o m Chair /Director Ross Annex, 3 Floor, 20 Civic Center Plaza Consulting Civil Engineer Santa Ana, CA 92701 Igabriel @santa- ana.org 818. 406.4896 IBVhIggJns896@_gmail.com Dear Mr. Jason Gabriel: Kwame Agyare, P.E., M.ASCE On behalf of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Region 9, 1 am very pleased to congratulate the Governor, At -Large Bristol Street improvements Phase ll project on being selected for the award of Outstanding Vice Chair Roadway and Highway Project. Projects eligible for the Region 9 Awards were projects that 602.481 -8663 received an award from one of the four ASCE Sections within Region 9 In 2016. We selected one agvare.kwame @gmail.com Project of the Year Award and 20 specific project awards from a pool of 74 eligible projects. John C. Hogan, P.E., M.ASCE The 2016 Region 9 Awards will be presented during the Awards Dinner on March 31, 2017 In Los Governor, Los Angeles Section Angeles at the Samuel Oschin Pavilion, California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Treasurer Angeles, California 90037. The guest list includes representatives from the National Society and David Evans and Associates, Inc. members from throughout the State. Earlier in the day, ASCE Region 9 and the Los Angeles Section 714.665.4507 will hold Its annual California Infrastructure Symposium (CAIS17). Ihogan@hfinc.corn Jim Frost, P.E., M.ASCE The web site and online registration system for both events will be available soon. You will receive an Governor, San Diego Section e-mail notification as soon as registration is open in mid - January. The announcement will include an Internal Secretary RSVP Registration Form where you will indicate if you (or a designated representative) will accept the Kleinfelder award at the Awards Dinner, Sponsorship Opportunities, at varying levels, are also available to help 619 -831 -4600 show your support of the ASCE Region 9 Awards Program. We also recognize that successful term na.sandiegohooe.com projects are often the result of the efforts of multiple firms and individuals; therefore, anyone involved with your project is welcome to attend the Awards Dinner. You may purchase advance reservations Thor Larsen, P.E., M.ASCE for as many additional guests as you would like, and we encourage you to forward the attached Governor, Sacramento Section CAIS17 and Awards Dinner Save - the -Date to other project members. Reserved tables often (10) External Secretary have also been arranged so that the entire project team can celebrate the accomplishment. Colusa Indian Community Council 916- 817 -4846 ASCE Region 9 Project Awards are presented to the Project Owner and Engineer of Record with one thor.larseri@th rinc.com (1) plaque presented to the project team at the Awards Dinner. In preparation of the Awards Plaques Matt Kennedy, P.E., T.E., M.ASCE and printed Awards Dinner Program, we would appreciate your assistance with the confirmation of Governor, San Francisco Section information in the attached Draft Award Plaque Mock -up and Draft Awards Program Write -up, These GHD Inc. drafts were prepared from information taken from the Nomination forms, so your careful review and 707- 540 -9687 edits will be greatly appreciated. Please return the Drafts with Information confirmation by initial if matt.kenned- @ghd.com there are no changes, or feel free to comment or make changes and return by January 31, 2017 to matt.kenne lytt7q and.com, Should you have questions, please contact Matt Kennedy, Region 9 Kenneth H. Rosenfield, P.E., F.ASCE Awards Committee Chair, by e-mail when returning your form, or by telephone 707 - 540 -9687 (office); Governor, At -Large 707- 540 -3376 (cell). City of Laguna Hills 949 -707 -2655 1 look forward to seeing you in March. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by e -mail or krosenfield @ci.lagund- hills.ca.us by telephone. Congratulations again, and thank you for all you do to further the Civil Engineering profession! Regards,, Richard ve Advocate A7 ;RIGA 1 -OF ZCIE'N�'GINEE7R/,EGION 9 Legislative Advocate 916 - 538 -2360 L /y.q richard@Dacificadvocacv roe gp corn nnedy, P.E. .E., E Anne Ettley Region 9 Governor, Awards m air Administrator_ -^ 409 N. Pacific Coast Highway Attachments: 2016 ASCE Region 9 Awards Summary Suite 565 Information Confirmation Drafts: Award Plaque Mock -up, Awards Program Write -up Redondo Beach, CA 90277 CAIS17 & Awards Dinner Save - the -Date 310 -467 -1747 aettlev @gmail.com cc: Kathereen Shinkai, President, Los Angeles Section 19G -3 Location: Santa Ana, California Owner: City of Santa Ana Engineer: City of Santa Ana Los Angeles Section The Bristol Sheet Improvements project was planned and designed to incorporate complete street concepts wi,th . storm drain quality features and implementation of Green Street technologies. The City was awarded with a Bronze Certification from GreenRoads, which is a third party rating system that rewards roadway projects that exceed public expectations for environmental, economic, and social performance. The improvements included widening of the street from 4 lanes to six lanes, with bus turnouts, raised median, bike lanes, and sound walls. The project also brings native and organic landscaping that beautifies a fully developed urban area, 19G -4 ASCE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Region 9 e. .e lills-RFMIRIUMA "0 Emprovements Phase rd Street to Civic Center Drive 19G -5 19G -6