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Finance Committee Staff Report
Report Type: Action Items Meeting Date: 4/16/2013
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Summary Title: Request for Policy Direction for Golf Course Renovation
Project
Title: Request for Guidance for Negotiating the Final Terms of the
Memorandum of Understanding between the San Francisquito Creek Joint
Powers Authority (SFCJPA) and the City of Palo Alto Defining the Mitigation
for the Impacts of the SFCJPA's Flood Control Project on the Palo Alto
Municipal Golf Course and Athletic Center; Request for Endorsement of a
Strategy for the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for the Fee-Based
Stockpiling of Imported Soil; and Request for Endorsement of the Conceptual
Financing Plan for the Golf Course Renovation Project
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Public Works
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Finance Committee:
1. Provide guidance to the City Manager for negotiating the final terms of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Francisquito
Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA) and the City of Palo Alto that defines
mitigation for the impacts of the SFCJPA’s flood control project on the Palo
Alto Municipal Golf Course (Attachment A);
2. Endorse staff’s proposed strategy to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
the fee-based stockpiling of imported soil at the Golf Course and Athletic
Center parking area for use as fill material for the Golf Course Renovation
Project and the SFCJPA Flood Control Project; and
3. Endorse the proposed conceptual financing plan for the Golf Course
Renovation Project based on an assumed financial contribution of at least
$3.1 million from the SFCJPA and the issuance of Certificates of
Participation to cover the remaining project costs.
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Executive Summary
The Golf Course Renovation Project is currently at the 60% design stage and the
project consultant has produced the Administrative Draft Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for internal staff review. The project design documents are being
reviewed by staff as well as various City boards and commissions. This staff
report is being submitted to the Finance Committee to provide an overall project
update and to seek Finance Committee endorsement of the draft mitigation
agreement with the SFCJPA, a plan for the importation of a large quantity of soil
material to the site, and the proposed project financing strategy.
Staff has worked closely with SFCJPA representatives over the past several
months to define appropriate mitigation for the impacts of the SFCJPA’s Bay-to-
Highway 101 Flood Control Project (SFCJPA’s Project) on the Golf Course. The
attached draft MOU documents the mitigation terms negotiated with the SFCJPA
to-date, as well as several logistical items pertaining to the concurrent
construction of the flood control project and the Golf Course renovation. Staff
requests that the Finance Committee provide guidance to the City Manager for
negotiating the final terms of the MOU based on the tentative terms contained in
the attached draft version (Attachment A).
Both the SFCJPA Project and the Golf Course Renovation Project will require a
large quantity of imported soil material. For the SFCJPA’s project, soil will be
needed to construct the new earthen flood control levees along the edge of the
widened creek channel in Palo Alto and to raise the existing levees in East Palo
Alto. Between the two projects, approximately 400,000 cubic yards of soil will
need to be imported to the site. Staff and the design consultants for the two
capital projects have developed a strategy to lower construction costs and reduce
construction duration by importing the required soil material prior to the start of
construction. Staff requests that the Finance Committee endorse staff’s proposed
strategy to issue a RFP for the fee-based stockpiling of imported soil at the Golf
Course and adjoining Athletic Center over-flow parking lot for use as fill material
for the Golf Course Renovation Project and the SFCJPA Project.
Required funding needs for the construction phase of the Golf Course Renovation
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Project are currently estimated by the architect to total approximately $7.4
million. Staff requests that the Finance Committee endorse the proposed
conceptual financing plan for the Golf Course Renovation Project based on an
assumed financial contribution of at least $3.1 million from the SFCJPA and the
issuance of Certificates of Participation to cover the remaining project costs of
$4.3 million. According to the original financial analyses provided by the National
Golf Foundation, expected revenues after the Golf Course reconfiguration should
be sufficient to meet annual debt service.
Background
The Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course was constructed in the mid-1950s on
approximately 170 acres of flat former salt marsh and bay fill. The course was
designed by the noted golf course architectural firm of William P. and William F.
Bell of Pasadena, California. The 18-hole, par 72 course is a classic championship
course that measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees. The course was
constructed on a relatively flat site raised a few feet above the underlying, highly-
saline salt marsh soils through the placement of imported fill material. The
original clubhouse buildings were replaced with the current facilities in the mid
1970’s. Major course renovations, including the rebuilding of selected fairways,
tees, and greens, a new drainage system and lift station, and a new irrigation
system and pump station, were completed in 1998.
The potential for Golf Course modifications originated with the SFCJPA’s Bay-to-
Highway 101 flood control project. The project, currently anticipated to start in
April 2014, includes construction of new earthen levees that will encroach onto
the footprint of the Golf Course and parts of the Athletic Center overflow parking
lot. The revised levee alignment will necessitate the reconfiguration of golf holes
4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 in order to maintain an 18-hole course. Given the
anticipated scale of the changes that would occur as a result of the levee project,
the SFCJPA retained a professional golf course architect to design the course
modifications. The SFCJPA hired Forrest Richardson & Associates to perform the
design work, based on Richardson’s extensive experience working with high-saline
turf conditions, past renovations on other Bell-designed courses, and his
knowledge of successful golf course operations. Richardson also stood out from
the other potential golf course architects through the merits of his innovative
proposal that the renovated golf holes should integrate cohesively with the
surrounding Baylands natural environment.
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Over time, the City sought a more active role in the golf course renovation
process. Community Services Department staff and the City Council identified the
flood control project as an opportunity to reexamine the future of the Golf Course
and to explore alternatives for providing supplemental City funding in order to
undertake the renovation of the entire course. In addition, staff explored the
feasibility of incorporating new athletic fields and other recreational uses into the
renovated Golf Course. At the request of the City, the scope of Richardson’s
design work was expanded, eventually resulting in seven alternative design
approaches for varying levels of Golf Course renovation. Throughout 2011 and
the first half of 2012, various design alternatives were evaluated during public
meetings with the Golf Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission,
Finance Committee, and City Council, as well as at general public forums
conducted by the Community Services Department.
On July 23, 2012, Council formally adopted the Finance Committee’s
recommendation for Golf Course Renovation “Plan G”, which includes a full
renovation of the Golf Course as well as the set-aside of 10.5 acres to be carved
from the Golf Course footprint for future recreation uses. On October 15, 2012,
Council awarded a contract to Forrest Richardson & Associates to complete the
design of a renovated Golf Course based on “Plan G”, prepare final bid documents
(plans, specifications, and cost estimate) for the project, and prepare an EIR for
the proposed Golf Course modifications, including a conceptual analysis of the
future recreation area. The preliminary project funding plan was based on the
premise that the SFCJPA would provide mitigation funding to the City to cover the
cost of addressing their project’s direct impacts to the Golf Course, with the City
providing the balance of the funding through debt financing to be serviced by
future Golf Course and playing field revenues.
Discussion
The Golf Course Renovation Project is currently at the 60% design stage, and the
consultant has produced the administrative draft EIR for internal staff review.
The project design documents are being reviewed by staff as well as various City
boards and commissions. This report is being submitted to the Finance
Committee to provide an overall project update and to seek Committee
endorsement of the draft mitigation agreement with the SFCJPA, a plan for the
importation of a large quantity of soil material to the site, and the proposed
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project financing strategy.
Project Update
Now that Forrest Richardson has refined the “Plan G” conceptual plan, detailed
plans have been developed for site grading and drainage; layout of greens, tees,
and fairways; a completely new irrigation system; a replacement restroom
building; a youth skill development area; as well as modifications to the driving
range and practice areas.
The Golf Course is located within the Baylands, an environmentally sensitive area
of the City with a special zoning designation in which development projects are
required to be reviewed through a planning entitlement process known as Site
and Design. Site and Design review is comprised of formal review by the Planning
and Transportation Commission (PTC) and the Architectural Review Board (ARB),
followed by City Council approval. The PTC and the ARB will review the project to
ensure that it is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Baylands Master
Plan, and Baylands Design Guidelines, and that it is compatible with the
environment and the surrounding land uses. Each of the advisory bodies makes a
recommendation to the City Council as to whether or not the Council should grant
final approval to the project’s Site and Design application.
Forrest Richardson has completed the preparation of the plans and related
materials required for the Site and Design application. The site plan and related
design documents included in the application package (Attachment B) are
consistent with the “Plan G” layout adopted by the Council. The project Site and
Design application is tentatively scheduled to undergo its first formal review by
the PTC at its meeting on July 31, 2013. During the last week of March, staff
submitted the project development drawings to the Golf Advisory Committee and
the Parks and Recreation Commission in order to solicit their endorsement of the
project prior to the start of the formal Site and Design review process. Both
advisory bodies gave the draft project a positive review and endorsed the Site and
Design application for submittal to the PTC and ARB.
As noted during the discussion and selection of Plan G, Forrest Richardson has
designed the reconfigured Golf Course with a “Baylands” natural environment
theme. The 2008 Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan advocates a “unification of the
Baylands” and provides goals and policies intended to foster that design
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unification. These include a focus on overall environmental quality, such as
minimizing urban intrusion, fostering pedestrian and bicycle activities, preserving
environmentally sensitive areas, and restoring diversity of native species. Facility-
specific policies allow continuation of current use of the Golf Course and the
Baylands Athletic Center.
The Golf Course Renovation Project would reconfigure all 18 holes of the Golf
Course, a portion of the driving range and practice facility, and replace an outlying
restroom facility, while retaining a regulation golf course with a par of 71. The
reconfigured Golf Course would be designed with a Baylands theme that would
incorporate or modify the existing low-lying areas into the Golf Course, reduce
the area of managed or irrigated turf, and introduce areas of native grassland and
wetland habitat.
The Project design has been developed to achieve the following objectives:
• A golf course that provides enhanced wildlife habitat, improved wetland areas,
and a more interesting course that offers challenges for the experienced
player and that can also be enjoyed by the beginner, while reducing water and
pesticide use and maintenance labor.
• Expanded recreation areas to fill existing and projected sport’s needs.
• Integration of the Golf Course into the Baylands design theme.
• Mitigation for impacts on the Golf Course resulting from the SFCJPA’s Flood
Reduction Project.
• Improve Golf Course playing conditions – turf, drainage and irrigation.
Following the designation of approximately 10.5 acres of the existing Golf Course
for the future recreation facility, and the loss of 7.4 acres to be incorporated into
a widened San Francisquito Creek, the resultant area of the reconfigured Golf
Course will be approximately 156 acres. The existing driving range will be
expanded to the north by approximately 8,000 square feet to accommodate six
new driving stations. A new Youth Golf Skill Development Area, including
elements designed to attract young people to the game of golf, will be established
along Embarcadero Road south of the existing driving range. The Project will
include new 6.5-foot-wide concrete golf cart paths, compacted decomposed
granite footpaths at the practice putting green area, and compacted gravel
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maintenance path connections between the concrete cart paths. The Project will
also include a replacement 300-square foot restroom building located on the Golf
Course.
The Project does not include any modifications to the existing parking lot,
clubhouse/restaurant/pro shop complex, or maintenance facility. The
reconfigured Golf Course will not result in a change to operational hours or
number of contracted employees. The numbers of rounds of golf played per year,
however, are expected to rise to 67,900 rounds by 2016 and 75,700 rounds by
2018. For reference, there were 65,000 rounds of golf played in 2012.
The Project will reduce the Golf Course managed turf area by 40 percent from 135
acres to 81 acres. New managed turf will include Creeping Bentgrass on the
greens and salt-tolerant Paspalum (v. TE Platinum) at all other areas. During
replacement, non-native plants and trees will be replaced with native grasses, and
low-lying Baylands zones will be planted with indigenous halophyte plants (i.e.,
plants that survive in saline soil). The Golf Course will include three types of
vegetated zones: managed turf area, non-turf native grass zones, and Baylands
native zones. The Project will also include a dramatic increase in topographic
variability throughout the course, including buffer mounds which will act as a
visual and acoustical barrier between the Golf Course and the future recreation
area. The buffer mounds will be 15 to 25 feet tall. Of the 844 trees on the
existing Golf Course site, 150 trees are projected to remain and 694 trees are
proposed to be removed. A total of 300 new trees, including a variety of 15
gallon and 24 to 36 inch boxed sizes, will be planted across the site. Trees will be
replaced in accordance with the City of Palo Alto Tree Technical Manual and with
recommendations from the City’s Urban Forester.
The Project will replace the existing Golf Course irrigation system with a new high-
density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe system with limited metal components to
eliminate corrosion and leaks. The sprinkler heads will be individually controlled
and adjustable to provide full or part circle coverage. The Project will also include
underground soil sensor units which will monitor soil moisture levels to prevent
overwatering. Overall water usage for Golf Course irrigation is expected to be
reduced by between 30 and 35 percent from current levels.
A new main entry sign is proposed along Embarcadero Road to replace the
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existing sign. The proposed sign conforms to the Baylands Design Guidelines by
utilizing weathered wood sign supports, rusted metal fittings, and an overall low
profile (11.6 ft. in width by 4.25 ft. in height) with muted colors. Primary lettering
will be internally lighted within reverse pan channel letters that cast a low-light
halo back onto the primary background.
One of the latest additions to the Project’s design is a new Youth Golf Skill
Development Area along Embarcadero Road south of the existing driving range.
Design of this area is being coordinated with local non-profit organization ‘First
Tee Silicon Valley (FTSV).’ Although this area is primarily intended to attract new
young golfers, it will also accommodate other golfer groups, including seniors,
men’s and women’s groups, and new player (lesson) groups. The area consists of
three short holes measuring from 30 to 65 yards in length. At the far western end
of this area will be a practice putting green with sand bunkers. Implementation of
the Youth Golf Skill Development Area will require a management plan jointly
administered by the City and FTSV to ensure that the area is safely utilized and fits
golf programs approved by the City.
It is anticipated that the Golf Course will be closed for approximately 12-15
months during construction which is anticipated to begin in April 2014.
SFCJPA Financial Mitigation
Staff has worked closely with SFCJPA representatives over the past eighteen
months to define appropriate mitigation for the impacts of the SFCJPA’s Bay-to-
Highway 101 flood control project on the Golf Course. The attached draft MOU
documents the mitigation terms negotiated with the SFCJPA to-date, as well as
several logistical items pertaining to the concurrent construction of the flood
control project and the Golf Course renovation. The following is a summary of
the key elements contained in the MOU and presented for Finance Committee
consideration:
SFCJPA to pay the City a cash sum of at least $3.1 million dollars as
consideration for the impacts of the SFJPA’s flood control project on the
Golf Course. This figure represents the approximate construction cost to
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reconfigure the Golf Course holes directly or indirectly impacted by the
flood control improvements.
SFCJPA mitigation to include the repair/replacement, resurfacing, and
restriping of the Baylands Athletic Center parking lot as part of its flood
control construction contract. The parking lot will be reduced in size as a
result of the creek widening and used as a contractor staging area and
access route during construction of the new levees and floodwalls. The
required restoration work is intended to repair the pavement damage
expected to occur as a result of construction traffic and correct existing
parking lot drainage deficiencies. In addition, the parking lot will be
restriped using a revised layout that increases the number of parking stalls.
SFCJPA to prepare and submit to the City a detailed plan and scope of work
for use of a portion of the Baylands Athletic Center as a construction
contractor staging area. The staging area is to be located primarily in the
gravel overflow parking area along the existing levee and situated in a
manner that allows continued public use of the parking lot for Baylands
Athletic Center events.
SFCJPA and the City shall collaborate on a plan for the stockpiling of
imported soil for use in construction of new flood control levees and for
raising the grade of the Golf Course in accordance with the renovation
project grading plan. The MOU specifies that the City will take the lead role
in securing the soil and managing the placement of soil stockpiles on the
Golf Course and overflow parking area of the Athletic Center. In exchange
for oversight of the soil importation process, the City will be entitled to
retain any revenues generated by the imported soil for the benefit of the
Project.
SFCJPA and the City shall coordinate the schedules for the construction of
the flood control improvements and the Golf Course renovation project in
order to minimize conflicts between the two projects. In order to avoid
reducing the City’s Golf Course revenues, the SFCJPA agrees to refrain from
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authorizing any flood control activities that would require closure of the
Golf Course until at least April 1, 2014.
SFCJPA Executive Director Len Materman will be present at the Finance
Committee meeting to discuss any remaining concerns with the draft MOU. Staff
requests that the Finance Committee provide guidance to the City Manager for
negotiating the final terms of the MOU based on the general terms contained in
the attached draft version.
Soil Importation
Both the SFCJPA flood control project and the Golf Course renovation project will
require a large quantity of imported soil material. For the SFCJPA’s Project, soil
will be needed to construct the new earthen flood control levees along the edge
of the widened creek channel in Palo Alto and to raise the existing levees in East
Palo Alto. Imported soil will be used to raise the grade of the Golf Course
between three and twenty feet in order to elevate the new turf and plantings
above the existing low-lying, high-saline soil and to create a more diverse and
interesting topography on the Golf Course. Between the two projects,
approximately 400,000 cubic yards of soil will need to be imported to the site.
Based on an average load size of 10 cubic yards, approximately 40,000 truck loads
of soil will be needed for both projects.
Staff and the design consultants for the two capital projects have developed a
strategy to lower construction costs and reduce construction duration by
importing the required soil material prior to the start of construction of either
project. Based on costs typically incurred by contractors looking to dispose of
excess soil from excavation sites throughout the South Bay, staff anticipates being
able to acquire the required volume of imported soil in a manner that will
generate revenue for the City. Due to the high costs of hauling and disposing of
soil and the shortage of Bay Area locations accepting soil, contractors are typically
willing to pay to dispose of soil, particularly when the availability and location of
the disposal site are well-suited to the contractor’s specific needs. The demand
for soil disposal has created a market for soils brokers who match up contractors
that have excess soil with contractors or other parties who need imported soil.
Staff at the former Palo Alto Landfill contract with a soils broker to acquire the soil
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needed to cap off the recently closed section of the landfill. The broker is paying
the City a rate of $20 to $40 per truckload for the right to dispose of soil from
various sources that they contract with. Soils brokers identify the sources of soil,
arrange for testing to ensure that the soil has the physical characteristics that the
recipient requires and is free of contamination, oversee the placement of the soil
at the disposal site, and monitor truck traffic and soil spillage onto roadways.
Based on the volume of soil needed for the SFCJPA’s flood control project and the
Golf Course renovation project, staff anticipates that the City could potentially
generate up to $1.4 million in revenue from the imported soil to be used to offset
golf course construction costs. In addition, by providing the required amount of
soil on-site to the contractors hired to construct the two projects rather than
requiring them to locate their own off-site source for the material, the level of
uncertainty for the contractors is reduced, resulting in lower overall construction
costs for the City and the SFCJPA.
Staff has identified a location on the Golf Course that could accommodate a
stockpile of up to 400,000 cubic yards of imported soil. Stockpiling at the site has
received environmental clearance through the SFCJPA’s environmental impact
report, certified in Fall 2012. In order to establish the stockpile site, several of the
Golf Course holes would need to be relocated at a cost of approximately $25,000.
This is the estimated cost for labor and materials for the relocation of two greens
and three tees that will need to be built for the Golf Course to remain an 18-hole
course. Other nearby golf courses that have gone through recent course
construction work have experienced losses in green fee and cart rental revenue
during their construction periods. The City of Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course
experienced a loss of approximately 7% in revenue during the four months they
were rebuilding nine new tees. They attributed the losses to a combination of a
loss of customers during construction, and fee discounting to compensate for the
negative aspects of the construction activity.
In addition to the potential impact to revenue, there is a possibility of new
revenue from the soil. Currently, the timing and impact is uncertain and the
Department and the Office of Management and Budget are planning on
addressing these impacts in future reports to Council if needed.
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In the Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Budget, staff has estimated a total of $1.3M in
revenue losses from Fiscal Year 2013 Adopted Budget revenue targets. This is
primarily due to the planned closure in April 2014 and the impact from other
factors seen throughout Fiscal Year 2013 that will impact play activity prior to
closure.
Staff requests that the Finance Committee endorse staff’s proposed strategy to
issue a RFP for the fee-based stockpiling of imported soil at the Golf Course for
use as fill material for the Golf Course Renovation Project and the SFCJPA Flood
Control Project. Staff expects that the city will be able to charge for accepting soil,
which would generate new revenue not currently included in the Fiscal Year 2014
Proposed Budget.
Potential new revenue as well as additional impacts to revenues will need to be
addressed as staff receives definitive information. This can be done through
additional reports to council and budget amendment ordinances.
Project Financing Strategy
Required funding needs for the construction phase of the Golf Course Renovation
Project are currently estimated to total approximately $7.4 million. If the
SFCJPA/City mitigation agreement is approved, the SFCJPA would contribute at
least $3.1 million towards the Project, while the remaining $4.3 million would be
financed through the issuance of certificates of participation to be paid back
through Golf Course and athletic field revenues over a period of 20 years. The
financial analysis prepared by the National Golf Foundation (NGF) and reviewed
by the Finance Committee in March 2012 indicates that the redesigned and
improved Golf Course will generate revenue sufficient to meet this obligation.
Once the final project costs are determined, staff will analyze their impact on the
original “Plan G” pro-forma developed by NGF. It should be noted that while the
original pro-forma had adequate flexibility to absorb additional project costs and
subsequently higher debt service, any significant falloff in rounds and fee
assumptions by NGF in post-construction years could result in deficits for the
Course. At staff’s request, NGF did conduct a sensitivity analysis to assess the
financial impacts of lower rounds and fees. This analysis was discussed in a staff
report to Council on July 23, 2012 (ID #2966 pp. 15-17). With a complete
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renovation of the Golf Course, staff is optimistic that the number of rounds and
level of fees assumed in NGF’s original Plan G pro forma can be obtained. During
construction of the Golf Course, the City is expected to forego $1.3 Million in
revenue. This loss is not covered by the SFCJPA and will be absorbed by the
General Fund.
In addition to the direct construction costs, there will be additional construction
support costs, including construction project management and Golf Course
Architect construction support. Staff has included construction project
management in the scope of the recently approved agreement with Golf Course
maintenance service provider Valley Crest Golf. The cost for construction support
to be provided by Forrest Richardson has been included in the current project
cost estimate. Staff will return to Council with an amendment to the contract
with Forrest Richardson for construction support services when a construction
contract is to be awarded to the golf course builder.
Staff asked Forrest Richardson to summarize the financial assumptions that have
changed since the last Council discussion of the Project in October 2012.
Mr. Richardson’s memo provides updated information on construction costs,
irrigation costs, youth development area, soil importation, along with options for
how we will grow in the new golf course turf (Attachment C). The memo also
discusses the potential for the City to generate revenue from the soil stockpiling
operation and to receive grant/donation funding for the potential Youth Skill
Development Area. The net result of the cumulative changes to the Project since
October 2012 is a decrease of $200,000 in anticipated Project costs. Estimated
Project costs will continue to be refined as the design and environmental review
processes unfold. Final construction stage costs for the Project are expected to
be between $7.4 million and $8.0 million. Staff will request construction funding
for the Project in the proposed FY2014-2018 Capital Improvement Program
budget.
Policy Implications
The Golf Course Renovation Project is consistent with Policy C-24 and Policy C-26
of the Comprehensive Plan, which encourage reinvestment in aging facilities to
improve their usefulness and appearance and avoiding deferred maintenance of
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City infrastructure; and maintaining and enhancing existing park facilities. This
Project also supports Policy N-10, which calls for the City to work with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District and other relevant regional agencies to enhance
riparian corridors and provide adequate flood control by use of low impact
restoration strategies.
In addition to the Comprehensive Plan, the 2008 Baylands Master Plan provides
area-specific policy direction on the Golf Course. The policy direction in Chapter 8
of the Plan is for continued use of the Golf Course and implementation of the Palo
Alto Municipal Golf Course Master Improvement Plan.
Timeline
The following is a summary of the key milestone dates for the Palo Alto Municipal
Golf Course Renovation Project:
January 22, 2013 Notice of Preparation of EIR
February 13, 2013 EIR Scoping Hearing
February 21, 2013 Close of Public Scoping Period
Spring 2013 Site and Design Review of Golf Course Renovation Project
June 2013
June 2013
Issuance of Draft EIR for public review (45-day review)
Relocation of Golf Course holes and initiation of soil
stockpiling
December 2013 Certification of Final EIR by Council
Spring 2014 Start construction of Golf Course Renovation Project
(Golf course will be closed for 12 – 15 months)
TBD Construction of Baylands Athletic Center Expansion Project
Environmental Review
This project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The City, acting as the CEQA Lead Agency, is preparing an EIR for the
proposed Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course Reconfiguration and Baylands Athletic
Center Expansion Project (Project). The City issued the Notice of Preparation
(NOP) announcing the start of the EIR process on January 22, 2013. The issuance
of the NOP started a 30-day scoping comment period, during which federal, state,
and local agencies and members of the public submitted suggestions to the City
regarding the scope and content of the Draft EIR’s environmental analysis of the
proposed Project. On February 13, the Planning and Transportation Commission
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conducted a public scoping meeting, to provide an opportunity for Commissioners
and members of the public to present formal EIR scoping comments. Comments
were accepted through the end of the scoping period on February 21, 2013.
The EIR will address the following environmental issues relative to the Project:
aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils,
greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water
quality, land use and planning, recreation, noise, population and housing, public
services and utilities, and traffic and transportation, cumulative impacts,
alternatives to the Project, and growth-inducing impacts. In order to ensure that
the environmental review of the Baylands Athletic Center Expansion addresses
the uses of the 10.5 acre site that may be selected in the future, the EIR analyzes
the impacts of very intensive recreational use for the site: the installation of up to
six new playing fields, potentially a gymnasium, and potentially a new parking
area. These uses are not necessarily being proposed at this time, but are included
in the EIR to maximize flexibility for future Council decisions regarding the site.
The Golf Course Renovation Project design does not include a design for the 10.5
acre site.
The consultant released the Administrative Draft EIR for internal staff review on
March 22, 2013.
Attachments:
A - Draft Memorandum of Understanding Between the San Francisquito Creek Joint
Powers Authority and the City of Palo Alto (PDF)
B - Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course Renovation Project Site and Design Drawings (PDF)
C - Project Update Memo from Golf Course Architect Forrest Richardson (PDF)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
AND THE CITY OF PALO ALTO CONCERNING MITIGATION
RELATING TO PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DUE TO
SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK FLOOD REDUCTION PROJECT
This Memorandum of Understanding (the MOU),dated as of ____________________,
2013 (the Effective Date),is entered into by and between the SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, a California joint exercise of powers public entity (the Authority),
and the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (the "City"),
(individually, a Partyand, collectively, the Parties),in reference to the following facts and
circumstances:
RECITALS:
A. As of May 18, 1999, the cities of East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Palo Alto, the
San Mateo Flood Control District and the Santa Clara Valley Water District, acting in accordance
with California Government Code Section 6500 et seq., signed the Joint Powers Agreement
Creating The San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (the Agreement).
B. The Authoritys primary purpose is to establish policy relating to management of
the San Francisquito Creek (the Creek),including, without limitation, promoting bank
stabilization, performing channel clearing and creek maintenance, adopting flood control
measures, preserving and enhancing the environment, and coordinating emergency response.
C. In October 2012, the Authoritys Board of Directors certified the final
environmental impact report for the San Francisquito Creek Flood Reduction, Ecosystem
Restoration, and Recreation Project San Francisco Bay to Highway 101 (the Final EIR)in
connection with the proposed construction of flood reduction facilities along the Creek, from
East Bayshore Road to the San Francisco Bay (the Project).As pertains to the Palo Alto
Municipal Golf Course (the Golf Course),the Project will include the widening of the Creek by
relocating the levee on the left bank of the Creek outboard from its existing location.
D. Under the Final EIR, Mitigation Measure REC 1 Compensate the City of Palo
Alto for the Conversion of 7.4 Acres of the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course to Accommodate
Project Features (Mitigation Measure REC 1),the Authority must compensate the City for the
permanent incorporation of 7.4 acres of the Golf Course, in an amount equivalent to the Citys
cost of reconfiguring the Golf Course. This would include the replacement of golf holes 12
through 15 within the Projects footprint and the relocation of the other holes, so that the Golf
Course can remain a revenue sustainable, customer satisfying, PGA regulation 18 hole golf
course.
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E. In order to implement Mitigation Measure REC 1, the Parties intend to enter into
this MOU, by no later than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of construction of the
Project, as a mitigation measure to require the Authority to fund capital improvements at the
Golf Course, provide for the disposition of and sharing of compensation received for imported
soils to be used for the construction of the Project and/or modifications to the Golf Course, and
establish a mutually acceptable schedule for the coordination of construction activities by the
Parties during the term of this MOU.
F. The Parties also intend to reach a general understanding regarding the use of a
portion of the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center parking lot (the Parking Lot)as a
construction staging area for both the Project and Golf Course projects as well as the use and
disposition of the imported soils implicated by these construction projects.
AGREEMENT:
In consideration of Recitals A through F, inclusive, which are made a substantive part of
this MOU, and the following covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this MOU, the
Parties agree:
SECTION 1. TERM; TERMINATION
1.1 The term of this MOU will commence as of the Effective Date, and shall continue
for a term ending six (6) months after the Authority completes construction of the Project, or
until __________, ____, whichever first occurs, unless the Parties agree otherwise, in writing.
1.2 This MOU may not be earlier terminated by a Party, except for cause due to a
material default by the non defaulting Party, which will give no less than ninety (90)daysprior
written notice to the defaulting Party.
1.2.1 For the purposes of this MOU, a material defaultincludes:
(A) A failure to pay the Mitigation Fee and any other money required to be paid to a
Party, if that failure is not remedied within five (5) days after written notice of
default is provided by the non defaulting Party.
(B) A failure to perform any material covenant or obligation set forth in this MOU, if
that failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after written notice of default
is provided by the non defaulting Party.
1.2.2 The non defaulting Party will have an election of rights and remedies that are in
addition to all other rights and remedies afforded at law or in equity.
SECTION 2. COMPENSATION TO CITY
2.1 The Authority shall pay to the City the sum of ________________ million dollars
($ _______.00) (the Mitigation Fee)as adequate and sufficient consideration to offset the
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Citys costs of reconfiguring the Golf Course to maintain its Professional Golfers Association golf
course accreditation. The Authority acknowledges and agrees that the City will provide
consideration for this payment, as the completion of the Project will require the City to
relinquish to the Authority its exclusive use of 7.4 acres of the Golf Course as a golf course and
dedicated parkland, but would allow that acreage to continue to be dedicated and used as open
space parkland, in order to accommodate the relocation of the levee on the left bank of the
Creek. The Authoritys obligation to make this payment shall survive the termination of this
MOU.
2.1.1 The Authority shall deposit the sum of the Mitigation Fee to an escrow account
with Bank of America NT & SA or another financial institution selected by the City within ____
(__) days or ____ (__) months after the Effective Date or by __________________, whichever
first occurs. A sample escrow agreement shall be attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
2.2 Section 2.1 and 2.2.1 notwithstanding, as additional consideration to be paid to
the City, the Authority at its sole cost and expense shall repair, resurface, and restripe the
Parking Lot, in order to facilitate effective drainage at the Parking Lot and increase the number
of parking stalls in anticipation of damage and excessive wear and tear to the Parking Lot, which
may arise in connection with the Authoritys,its contractors and/or its subcontractorsuse of
the Parking Lot as a staging area for their construction and construction related vehicles and
materials during the pendency of the Project.
2.2.1 As a mitigation measure for the anticipated loss of parking capacity caused by
the Project, the Parking Lot reconstruction work shall consist of at least the following:
(A) The removal and replacement of failed base material beneath the Parking Lot
surfacing and any underground utilities facilities that may be damaged by the
Project related construction work.
(B) Minor re grading of the Parking Lot to eliminate low lying areas and promote
effective drainage of the Parking Lot.
(C) The resurfacing of the Parking Lot with a minimum of two (2) inches of asphalt
concrete.
(D) The restriping of the Parking Lot to maximize the number of parking stalls within
the existing parking lot footprint.
2.2.2 By not later than one (1) week prior to the commencement of construction of
the Project, the Authority shall prepare and submit to the City for the Citys prior review and
approval a detailed plan and scope of work pertaining to the use of a portion of the Parking Lot
as a construction contractor staging area. The staging area shall be located primarily in the
gravel overflow parking area and it shall be arranged and organized in a manner that would
ensure minimal impact to the paved parking area and would enable the City to continue the
general publics usage of the Parking Lot for Baylands Athletic Center events.
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2.2.3 By not later than one (1) week prior to the substantial completion of
construction for the Project, the Authority also shall prepare and submit to the City for the
Citys prior review and approval a detailed plan and scope of work for the Parking Lot
reconstruction.
SECTION 3. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS REGARDING IMPORTED SOIL
3.1 The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Project and the Golf Course
modifications to be undertaken by the City will require the importation of approximately
400,000 cubic yards of soil to be used for the construction of the Projects levees and the
implementation of the grading plan for the modified Golf Course.
3.1.1 The City will contract with a soils broker to obtain the required soil and stockpile
it on the Golf Course in advance of the start of the construction of the Project and the Golf
Course modifications.
3.1.2 The Authority shall provide to the City written notice by not less than _________
(__) days prior to the date of planned importation of soil (a) the specifications for the
characteristics of the imported soil to be used for the Projects levees and (b) the quantity of
soil, measured in cubic yards, that the City must secure and stockpile for the Project. The City
will administer the contract with the soils broker, use reasonable efforts to ensure that the
imported soils meet the specifications established for the Project, and oversee the placement
of the imported soils in temporary stockpiles. The soil to be used for the Projects levees shall
be segregated from the soil to be used for the Golf Course modifications.
3.2 The City will be entitled to payment from the soils broker for the right to dispose
of soils at the Golf Courses temporary stockpile site. The City shall be entitled to retain any
revenues generated by the disposition of the soils to be used for the Project.
3.3 The City grants the Authority a right of ingress and egress to come on to and
depart from the Golf Course to access and remove the stockpiled imported soil to be used in
connection with the Project during the term of this MOU. The Authority at its sole cost and
expense shall remove all of the imported soil, designated for use in connection with the Project,
from the Golf Course in a timely manner.
SECTION 4. PROJECT COORDINATION
4.1 In the scheduling of the Projects construction, the Authority will inform the City
of the construction schedule, and the Parties shall use reasonable efforts to coordinate the
Projects construction schedule and the Citys Golf Course reconfiguration schedule. The City
will close the Golf Course on or about April 1, 2014, or other later date, as noticed in writing to
the Authority, in order to accommodate the Golf Course renovation project. The Authority shall
not schedule any Project related construction activities that would require closure of the Golf
Course prior to April 1, 2014, or other later date, as specified above. The City may permit the
Authority to engage in construction related activities that are expected to have limited impacts
to the Golf Course, including, but not limited to, the temporary stockpiling of imported soil and
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the relocation of underground and overhead utilities, prior to April 1, 2014, or other later date,
as specified above, provided that the Authority first provides the City with not less than ninety
(90)days prior written notice prior to the commencement of such work.
SECTION 5. WAIVER; INDEMNITY
5.1 Except as provided under Section 5.2, and except to the extent caused by the
negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this MOU by the City or its officials, officers,
employees, agents or contractors, the Authority hereby waives all claims, liability and recourse
against the City, including the right of contribution for loss or damage or injury to persons or
damage to property arising from or in connection with or related to the Authoritys or its
consultants, contractors or representativesnegligent acts and omissions arising during the
term of this MOU.
5.2 Subject to the limitations on liability, if any, set forth in this MOU, a Party will
protect, indemnify, hold harmless and defend the other Party, its officials, officers, employees,
contractors, subcontractors, representatives and agents, from and against any and all claims,
losses, liability, demands, damages, costs, expenses or attorneys' fees, caused by or arising out
of the Partys negligent acts and omissions, or willful misconduct, in the performance or
nonperformance of its obligations under this MOU. The preceding sentence notwithstanding,
no personal liability will attach to any Partys board member under this Section for any
negligent action or inaction by that Party. In the event a Party is named as co defendant in any
action with the other Party, the other Party will notify, in writing, the Party, by calling to the
attention of the Partys attorney, such facts, and the other Party will undertake representation
of the Party in such legal action(s), unless the Party undertakes to represent itself as a co
defendant in such legal action, in which event the other Party will pay to the Partys legal costs
and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
5.3 The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any covenant, term, or
condition of this MOU or of the provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code or other City law,
rule or regulation, will not be deemed to be a waiver of any such covenant, term, condition, or
provision or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or any other covenant, term,
condition, or provision. The subsequent acceptance by either Party of any consideration which
may become due or payable hereunder will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding
breach or violation by the other Party
SECTION 6. ASSIGNMENT
6.1 Except as provided by law, neither Party may assign, transfer, or convey this
MOU or any interest that it may have in this MOU without the other Partys express consent or
approval. Any attempted assignment by a Party without the required consent or approval of
the other Party will be void and will confer no right, title, or interest in this MOU, or part
thereof. In the event of an unauthorized assignment, at the option of the Party not making the
assignment, this MOU may be terminated upon reasonable notice to the Party making the
assignment.
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SECTION 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
7.1 In the exercise of its rights and responsibilities under this MOU, each Party acts
at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the other Party. Nothing in
this MOU will be construed to establish a partnership, joint venture, group, pool, syndicate or
agency between or among the Parties. No provision contained herein will be construed as
authorizing or empowering any Party to assume or create any obligation or responsibility
whatsoever, express or implied, on behalf, or in the name of, the other Party in any manner, or
to make any representation, warranty or commitment on behalf of the other Party. In no event
will either Party be liable for (a) any loss incurred by the other Party in the course of its
performance hereunder, or (b) any debts, obligations or liabilities of the other Party, whether
due or to become due.
SECTION 8. NOTICES
8.1 Any notice, request, consent or approval by a Party that is required by this MOU
to be furnished, will be given, in writing, and delivered by personal service, the United States
Postal Service, mailed, first class, postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission, to the
following:
To CITY: City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
P.O. Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303 4303
FAX: (650) 328 3631
Copy to: Director, Community Services
City of Palo Alto
P.O. Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
FAX: (650) 321 5612
Copy to: Office of the City Attorney
City of Palo alto
P.O. Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94302
FAX: (650) 329 2646
To AUTHORITY: Executive Director
San Francisquito Creek Joint
Powers Authority
615 B Menlo Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
FAX: (650) _____________
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Copy to: General Counsel
San Francisquito Creek Joint
Power Authority
[street address]
[city]
FAX: (xxx) yyy zzzz
SECTION 9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 This MOU will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. The Parties will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws in the
exercise of their rights and the performance of their obligations under this MOU.
9.2 All covenants, terms, conditions, and provisions of this MOU, whether covenants
or conditions, will be deemed to be both covenants and conditions.
9.3 This MOU represents the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes
all prior negotiations, representations and contracts, written or oral. This MOU may be
amended by an instrument, in writing, signed by the Parties. This MOU may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together will
constitute one and the same instrument.
9.4 The Parties agree that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any
ambiguity is to be resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation
of this MOU or any exhibit or amendment thereto.
9.6 In the event that an action is brought, the Parties agree that trial of such action
will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California or in the United States District Court
for the Northern District of California in the County of Santa Clara, State of California.
9.7 The prevailing Party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this MOU
may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that action.
9.8 If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this MOU
or any exhibit or amendment thereto is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this
MOU and any exhibit or amendment thereto will remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties by their duly authorized representatives have
executed this MOU as of the Effective Date.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY
_________________________ ___________________________
General Counsel Pat Burt
Chair, Board of Directors
APPROVED:
_________________________
Len Materman
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:CITY OF PALO ALTO
__________________________ ___________________________
Senior Asst. City Attorney City Manager
APPROVED:
______________________________
Director of Administrative Services
______________________________
Director of Community Services
______________________________
Director of Public Works
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EXHIBIT A
ESCROW AGREEMENT
Attachment B
B AYLANDS
GOLF CLUB
PAL O ALT O
SHEET INDE X
CITY OF PALO ALTO PR OJECT NO. PG -I3003
Site & Design Re view Submittal
1 Aerial Photograph (existing site)
2 Nati ve Ar ea Con version
3 Landscap e —Trees & Shrubs
4 Landscap e — Nativ e Area Plantings
5 Landscape — Golf Features & Shaping
6 Landscape — Irrigation Technology
7 On -Co urse Restr oom
8 G olf C ourse Signage
9 Site Plan Sheet (reduced)
10 Tre e Manag ement Plan Sheet (r educed)
11 Landscape Plan Sheet (reduced)
12 Grading Plan Sheet (reduced)
PREPARED FEBRUARY 28.2013
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Blue Gum Eucalyptus 1 Eucalyptus globulus
Sto ne Pine 1 Pinus pinea
NEW TREE VARIETIES
( NO N -TURF, N ATIVE ZO NES)
Pacific Wa x Myrtle 1 Myrica californica
Californi Live Oak 1 Quercus a grifolia
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NEW SMALL TREE & SHRUB VARIETIES
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California Coffeeberry 1 Rhamus colifornicus
California Wild Lilac 1 Ceanothus thrysiflorus
Silver Bush Lupine 1 Lupinus albifrons
Sticky Monkey Flower 1 Dipl acus aur antiacus
Coast Buckwheat 1 Eriogonum latifolium
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Red Fescue 1 Festuca rubra
HALOPHYTES (Non -turf, Low -Lying "Baylands" Zones)
Salt Bush 1 Atriplex prostrate
Salt Grass 1 Distichlis spicata
S ea Lavender 1 Limonium carolinionum Pickl eweed 1 Sarcocornia pacifica
Fleshy Jaumea 1 Jaumea carnosa
L ook and F eel (mix)
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BUFFER MOUND ZONE
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PRI MARY CART TRAIL SYSTE M
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PRIM ARY IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Individually Co ntrolled Sprinkler Heads
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HDPE Pipe & Fittings
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Attachment C
FORREST
RICHARDSON
& Assoc.
GOLF COURSE
ARCHITECTS
2337 EAST ORANGEWOOD AVENUE
THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85020 USA
tele 602-906-1818
web golfgroupltd.com
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 2nd, 2013
TO: Joe Teresi, Rob De Geus
FROM: Forrest Richardson
REGARDING: Palo Alto Baylands Golf Contract No. PG -13003 — Budget Status (Golf Reconstruction)
This memo has been prepared at the request of City staff to present the latest estimated cost
figures for the renovation of the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course. In particular, the memo
identifies the changes to the project scope and estimated project cost since the City Council
endorsed the "Plan G" golf course layout on July 23, 2012.
Attached are our Probable Cost Estimates dated 3-19-12 (original Plan G cost estimate) and
12-17-12. The 12-17-12 cost estimate was prepared to coincide with the 60% plans/specs
submission.
The most recent 12-17-12 Probable Cost Estimate total is summarized as follows:
• Hard Cost / Golf Reconstruction $ 6,641,470
• Project Management/Coordination During Const. 171,802
• Contingency (Approx. 7.5% [Amount held constant
since Mar. 2012}) 528,376
$ 7,341,639
Aside from the fees to be charged for project management/coordination services (professional
fees) to be rendered during the construction work, all soft costs (design fees, EIR, additional
services, etc.) have been removed from the reconstruction (hard) cost estimate in the 12-17-12
Probable Cost Statement.
As we develop plans and specs beyond the 60% mark, we continue to get more information
on costs. The following are areas we have identified where costs may change due to influences
of the site, City requirements, schedule, soil importation and/or the EIR findings as of this date:
SOIL IMPORTATION
Original plans were to acquire soil (import) from Stanford University Medical Center
or from projects within the Stanford campus development areas. This may still be
a possibility. However, the current approach by the City is to acquire importation
Member: American Society of Golf Course Architects
(Page 2)
via a separate RFP process where soils would be stockpiled at the golf course with
the City to receive revenue for each load delivered. The RFP would open the opportunity
to a variety of contractor and broker entities.
The golf project requires 360,000 cubic yards of imported material, a quantity deter-
mined early on to create topographic interest, create views to the bay, add better soils to
the site and to allow buffering between the future recreation site and the golf course.
The 360,000 c.y. imported soil quantity has now been integrated into the prepared
grading plans. Under the original approach, the City may have received an in -kind
donation of recreation amenities (fields, etc.) in exchange for taking the soils from
Stanford. With that scenario, the soils imported would have been stockpiled and later
moved to where they are needed for reconstruction. This cost (relocation) was to have
been underwritten by the donor of the in -kind amenities with no cost to the City.
Regardless, the matter of imported soils has always been treated as a "net -zero"
implication to the budget. Either the City would receive more revenue than needed
to relocate the soils, or the imported soils and relocation would be performed by
others at no -cost to the City. (Note: The estimates for revenue to the City per cubic
yard (c.y.) have always exceeded the estimate to relocate stockpiled soils per cubic yard.)
Relocation of soils: 360,000 c.y. imported
— 40,000 c.y. left in place where imported
320,000 c.y. Required to be relocated by the
golf course contractor
Under the RFP process where soils are imported prior to the golf course construction
contract being awarded, it will be necessary to shift the responsibility for relocating the
stockpiled soils to the golf course contractor once the golf work is underway. Our current
cost estimate for this relocation falls within a range of $2.00 to $4.00 per cubic yard,
or $640,000 to $1,280,000 to relocate 320,000 c.y. of material. This cost is anticipated
to be offset by the revenue collected by the City for importing the soils which appears
to be approximately $3.50/c.y.
Potential effects to the soil importation matter are the cost of fuel, soil availability and
any extra costs incurred by the City to carry out this process. At present we do not see
a change from the "net zero" budget implication. We encourage current efforts by the
City to work toward having the revenue received for soils exceed that of the relocation
cost. The following estimates show this potential:
Revenue to City for Imported Soils:
$3.50/c.y. x 360,000 c.y. = $1,260,000
Est. Relocation Cost from Golf Contractor: $3.00/c.y. x 228,000*c.y. = — (684,000)
Potential Net Revenue to City: $ 576,000
*92,000 c.y. had been accounted for in the 12-17-12 current budget for relocation
and therefore lessens the estimated cost for relocation that now needs to be accommodated
in the budget (320, 000 c. y. — 92,000 c.y. = 228,000 c. y. )
(Page 3)
SOD v. SPRIGGING (TURF AREA PLANTING)
The current budget calls for 55 acres of sod with the balance of the turf areas (Approx.
30 ares) to be seeded and/or sprigged. Greens will be seeded. The residual areas will all
be sprigged under the current approach.
Sod estimates in 2012 were 48.7¢ per square foot (installed) for Paspalum variety sod,
the general variety of turf recommended for the work. The City has now determined that
the "Platinum" variety of Paspalum is the best turf choice. This variety appears to still
be within the budget for the 55 acres scheduled to be sodded.
The City may, depending on start dates and the duration of closure of the golf course,
opt to sprig a higher ratio of the total turf area. The cost of sprigging is roughly 20%
of the sodding cost. However, sprigging of Paspalum will be much slower to mature
than most turf varieties and this could have serious implications to the ability of the
City to re -open the golf course on time. Additionally, the decision to move forward
with sod will likely require a purchase order from the City to have the sod grown prior
to awarding a bid to a golf course contractor.
While there may be a savings potential with increased sprigging ratio, we do not
recommend this approach unless further study of schedule and closure is performed.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
City requirements for the irrigation system have resulted in nominal increases to the
budget for the primary irrigation components and installation. Requirements include an
increased level of control over irrigation rates and timing, type of components, system
programming and the dual (freshwater and treated water) system that permits irrigation
of most areas with effluent and greens with fresh water. The anticipated cost increase above
the 12-17-12 estimate is $233 200 (a 15% increase for irrigation line items.)
City staff authorized additional services funding to integrate a replacement irrigation
pump station into the reconstruction work. This optional cost, which had been anticipated
by the City previously as a required course maintenance expense, is currently estimated at
$220,000 and is now integrated into the reconstruction work project.
IRRIGATION SUPPLY PIPELINE TO FUTURE RECREATION SITE AREA
The routing for this irrigation line is now longer in order to not interfere with
construction sequencing, and to provide the City flexibility in future design of the
recreation area. The anticipated cost increase is $9,720.
RESTROOM BUILDING
City requirements for the restroom have added two features to the preliminary design;
(1) automatic locking doors and (2) a secure storage facility for cleaning and servicing. The
anticipated cost increase for these features is $11,550.
(Page 4)
FUTURE RECREATION SITE (DRAINAGE)
The City has requested that a storm drainage pipe be installed for a future connection
to dewater all or portions of the future recreation area west of Hole No. 10. This pipe is
approximately 135 feet in length. The anticipated cost for this item is approximately
$12,000.
PRACTICE RANGE EXPANSION
We anticipate a nominal increase in the cost to establish additional foot paths, replace
the low barrier fence and install new landscaping in this area. The anticipated increase is
$20,000 to achieve the desired expansion and provide for the safety of golfers using the
expanded range tee area.
YOUTH AREA
Golf Course renovation plans now include a Youth Golf Area along Embarcadero Road.
This area increases the turf area to be irrigated by approximately one acre and requires
construction of 4 greens, tees, practice bunkers, paths, a view fence and two gates. The
probable cost estimate for this work is approximately $190,000.
The City is pursuing grants to fund this area, including dialogue with the First Tee of
Silicon Valley. There is also the possibility that golf course contractors may provide this
amenity at no cost or low cost to the City as part of their construction bid in acknowledg-
ment of the importance of expanding the level of youth participation in the sport of golf.
Independent of any grants received, the intent is to bid this area as an add -alternate to the
base work so that the City has the option of removing this set of improvements from the
reconstruction work if the cost of the work exceeds the available project budget.
SUMMARY
The cost to reconstruct the golf course, including all present requirements by the City as described
above, is likely to increase cost by approximately $286,470 as compared to the 12-17-12 estimate.
Additional (optional) costs to replace the irrigation pump station and develop the Youth Golf Area
will add an estimated additional $410,000 should these elements be opted by the City or, in the case
of the Youth Golf Area, should that work be approved by the City and not offset by a grant or other
in -kind donation.
In spite of the adjustments to the scope of work and the associated cost increases, once the potential rev-
enue from soil importation and potential donations for the Youth Golf Area are considered, the
estimated construction cost for the Golf Course Renovation Project is now lower than the $7,573, 262
cost figure presented to the City Council when they endorsed Plan G on July 23, 2012.
(Page 5)
The evolution of the project cost estimates from July 2012 to the present is summarized below:
Probable Cost Estimates: July. 2012* Dec. 2012 Current
Hard Cost (Golf Reconstruction) $ 6,873,084 $ 6,641,470 $ 6,927,940
Project Coord. During Const. 171,802 171,802 171,802
Pump Station Replacement NIC NIC 220,000**
Youth Golf Area NIC NIC 190,000**
Contingency
$ 7,044,886
528,376
$ 7,573,262*
* July 2012 Probable Cost Statement included some amounts
for soft costs associated with fees and environmental consulting.
** Optional "add -alternate" line items (not a part of previous
Probable Cost Statements)
$ 6,813,272
528,367
$ 7,509,742
528,367
$ 7,341,639 $ 8,038,109
Potential Savings: 1. 50% In -kind Donation for Youth Area
2. Revenue from Soil Importation
Comparison Totals: $ 7,573,262*
— ( 95,000)
— (576,000)
$ 7,341,639 $ 7,367,109
Factors such as the cost of fuel, labor rates, and implications imposed by the final EIR findings may
have additional effects to the budget. At present we do not foresee any of these factors to equate to
amounts that could not be accommodated within the established contingency.
The start date for the work will also have an effect on the budget. Variables will be realized with
seasonal efficiencies and/or delays due to winter rains that may extend the duration of the construction
and grow -in (maturation) process, thereby affecting the City's schedule to re -open the golf course.
As we progress with preparation of plans beyond the 60% stage we recommend the following measures
be continued by the City:
1. Look for potential in -kind underwriting for the new Youth Area
2. Continue efforts to secure imported soils at or above $3.50/c.y. in received revenue
3. Define a project start date that allows for the most efficient golf construction cycle
and turf establishment — with the shortest possible construction duration
st Richardson
PRELIMINARY PROBABLE COST ESTIMATE PALO ALTO GOLF COURSE RECONFIGURATION - OPTIONS A, D, F, & G
OPTION A OPTION D OPTION F OPTION G
M obiliza tion/Bo nd
Staking/La yout
Demo Cart Paths
Demo Existing Features
Tree Removal
Strip Fairway Sod & Bury or Till
Ba ylands Areas/Pond Earthwo rk
Fair way To pso il M anagement
Rough Shaping
Bunker Shaping - New
Bunker Shaping - Ex isting re nov ated
New Subsurfa ce Drainage Piping
Modify Existing Storm Drain Inlets
Gre ens Construction USGA Metho d
Tee Construc tion
Bunker Construction New
Bunker Construction Renovated
Irriga tio n - In pla y area s
Irrigation - Native areas
Cart Paths
Cart Path Curbing (est.)
Finish Sha ping
Fine Grade/Soil Prep in play areas
Fine Gra de /Soil Prep Na tive a rea s
Nativ e Area Hydro Seeding
Baylands Area Hydro Seeding
Hybrid Bermuda or Paspalum Sod
Bentgrass Sod (greens )
Bridge
New Trees
Misc Items
Driving Range Netting Alterations
Athletic Field Area Rough Grade
Athletic Fie ld Area Shape, Temp Planting
Short Game Learning Area
Additional GC Arch Fees
Additional Environmental Consulting
Subtotal
Proje ct Management Costs
Contingency 7.5%
TOTAL
Note
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
Quantity
1
6.5
13960
1
450
33
60984
35458
6 .5
22
38
7500
15
35000
41500
14800
26750
35
26
95820
2500
6. 5
33
26
26
12.6
31.0
35000
1
250
1
2. 5%
7.50%
Units
LS
Holes
LF
LS
Ea
AC
CY
CY
Holes
Each
E ach
LF
Ea
SF
SF
SF
SF
AC
AC
SF
LF
Holes
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
SF
Ls
Ea
LS
Unit Cost
50000
2500
2
15000
200
1500
1.8
3
6500
1200
1400
6
2500
5.75
2.25
4
4
17500
5000
2.8
6
4500
2000
500
2613. 6
2178
21780
1.5
30000
250
30000
Total _
50,000
16,250
27,920
15,000
90,000
49,500
109,771
106,374
42,250
26,400
53,200
45,000
37,500
201,250
93,375
59,200
107,000
612,500
130,000
268 ,296
15,000
29,250
66,000
13,000
67,954
27,443
676,115
52,500
30,000
62,500
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,210,547
80,264
246,811
3,537,622
A ltemate Items
Sand Plate Modified Fairways 6"
Pla ce Stanfo rd stockpiled ea rth
Rebuild Additional Greens (on course)
Future Short Game Area
Demo/Replace Restroom
A dd cost to Re -Sod all Fairways with Pa spalum
Add cost to replace, update balance of Irrig. system
Re build Exist Putting Gre en Are a per Lo ng Ra nge Plan
Total for a ll Alte rnate Items
16.5
100000
91000
NA
1
23.5
1
1
Acres
CY
SF
LS
AC
LS
LS
35000
3. 25
6.25
95000
27500
857,500
180,000
577,500
325,000
568,750
95,000
646,250
857,500
180,000
3,250,000
5 Each
Quantity
1
8 .5
17760
1
400
37
53240
39756
8.5
21
28
9000
8
56000
60000
14800
18300
40
32
129840
3400
8.5
37
32
32
11.0
35.0
56000
1
200
1
1.5
Units
LS
Hol es
LF
LS
Ea
AC
CY
CY
Holes
Each
Ea ch
LF
Ea
SF
SF
SF
SF
AC
AC
SF
LF
Holes
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
SF
Ls
Ea
LS
Holes
LS
Unit Cost
60000
2500
2
18000
200
1500
1 .8
3
6500
1200
1400
6
2500
5 .75
2.25
4
4
17500
5000
2 .8
6
4500
2000
500
2613.6
2178
21780
1.5
30000
250
32000
8000
20000
Total
60,000
21,250
35,520
18,000
80,000
55,500
95,832
119,267
55,250
25,200
39,200
54,000
20,000
322,000
135,000
59,200
73,200
700,000
160,000
363,552
20,400
38,250
74,000
16,000
83,635
23,958
761,730
84,000
30,000
50,000
32,000
0
0
0
0
12000
20000
2.5%
7.50%
3,737,944
93,449
287,354
4,118,748
18.5
100000
70000
1
1
21.5
1
1
Acres
CY
sf
Is
LS
AC
LS
LS
35000
3.25
6. 25
80000
95000
27500
740,000
180,000
647,500
325,000
437,500
80,000
95,000
591,250
740,000
180,000
3,096,250
8 Each
Quantity
1
12 .5
21000
1
525
45
55000
48352
12.5
30
23
13000
15
84000
90000
42000
16100
58
32
133800
3500
12.5
45
32
32
11.4
49.0
84000
2
300
1
26000
4 .1
1
5.5
1
Units
LS
Holes
LF
LS
Ea
AC
CY
CY
Holes
Each
Ea ch
LF
Ea
SF
SF
SF
SF
AC
AC
SF
LF
Holes
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
SF
ea
Ea
LS
CY
AC
LS
Holes
LS
Unit Cost
72000
2500
2
26000
200
1500
1 .8
3
6000
1200
1400
6
2500
5.75
2 .25
4
4
17500
5000
2.8
6
4500
2000
500
2613.6
2178
21780
1.5
30000
250
35000
3
4400
165000
8000
40000
Total
72,000
31,250
42,000
26,000
105,000
67,500
99,000
145,055
75,000
36,000
32,200
78,000
37,500
483 ,000
202,500
168,000
64,400
1,015,000
160,000
374,640
21,000
56,250
90,000
16,000
83,635
24,750
1,067,220
126,000
60,000
75,000
35,000
0
78,000
18,182
165,000
44000
40000
5,314,082
132,852
408,520
5,855,454
2.5%
7 .50%
30
100000
42000
NA
1
7
1
1
Acres
CY
sf
LS
AC
LS
LS
35000
3.25
6.25
95000
27500
425,000
180.000
1,050,000
325,000
262,500
95,000
192,500
425,000
180,000
2,530,000
Quantity
1
Units
LS
Holes
LF
LS
Ea
AC
CY
CY
Holes
Each
Each
LF
Ea
SF
SF
SF
SF
AC
AC
SF
LF
Holes
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
SF
ea
Ea
LS
LF
CY
AC
LS
Holes
LS
Unit Cost
88000
Total
88,000
37,500
48,000
30,000
15
2500
24000
2
1
30000
525
200
105,000
50
1500
75,000
65000
53724
1 .8
117,000
161,172
3
15
40
12
6000
1200
1400
90,000
48,000
16,800
96,000
37,500
16000
6
15
2500
5 .75
2.25
12 Each 105000
603,750
270,000
224,000
120000
56000
4
4
8400
82 .9
33,600
17500
1,449,999
30
5000
150,000
440,160
157200
2 .8
4100
6
24,600
67,500
15
50
30
30
4500
2000
100,000
500
15,000
78,408
28,314
2613.6
13.0
53.0
2178
21780
1,154,340
105000
1.5
157,500
2
30000
60,000
75,000
38,000
36,000
300
250
38000
240
150
35000
3
105,000
10 .5
4400
46,200
1
9
165000
165,000
8000
72000
40000
40000
6,384,343
2.5%
159,609
490,796
7.50%
7,034,748
40 Acres
35000 1,400,000
100000
CY
sf
3.25
6 .25
325,000
131,250
21000
NA
1
3
1
LS
AC
LS
LS
95000
27500
NA
180,000
95,000
82,500
180,000
2,213,750
15 Each
Notes
Bury exist paths rubble onslte
Includes all course bunkers
Bayl ands cut of 3' avg, sh ort push, haul
8" strip and replace
Includes tie-ins to existing Drs
4" s and atop subgrade
w/bunker liner, sand cost at $70/tn
w/bunker liner, sand cost at $7090
Imp act ar eas only
Fairways, Roughs 8 Tees
OPTION G ESTI MATE
WITH OPTION AL WORK
PER FIN ANCE COMMITTEE
Base Improvements
6,384,343
Rebuild All Greens ( +3)
131,250
Repl ac e Restro om
95,000
Replace All Fairway Turf
82,500
Rebuild Putt . Grn. Ar ea
180,000
Sub -Total limr,a'memsl
6,873,093
Project Mgmnt. (2.5 %)
171,802
Pr oj ect Sub -T otal
7,044,895
C onting ency (7 .5%)
528,367
Project Total
7,573,262
Ab ove Sectio n Added: R ev . 3-19-1 2
Notes: 1 Work Extends throughout golf site. 2 New area applies to Options D, F and G only; O ption D shown as " Altemate Item" for future development. 3 Additional estimate to golf course area(s) covered by SFCJPA reconfiguration scope . 4 Short game area included for Option G
This estimate of pro ba ble c onstruction costs is based on the current schematic designs develope d which are not e ngineered or designe d constructio n drawings. Costs to relocate or repla ce a ny existing public utilities or accommod ate unk nown p ermitting issues are not included. Golf course design
fees ov er and above those to be covered by SFCJPA are shown for Options D, F and G. Alternate Items are estimated based on concurrent construction with base work scope. Other professional fees to be separately covered by SFCJPA and are not included in the cost estimate.
FORREST RICHARDSON & ASSOC.
GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
www.goIFgroupItd.com
Revised 2/14/2012 2:16 PM dls
PLAN G Palo Alto Golf Course Re-configuration
Current Probable Cost Estimate
Quantity Units Unit Cost Total
Mobilization/Bond 1 LS 90000 90,000
Staking/Layout 19 Holes 2250 42,750
Demo Cart Paths/Bury 25000 LF 1.9 47,500
Demo Existing Features 1 LS 30500 30,500
Tree Removal/Bury 550 Ea 100 55,000
Strip Fairway Sod & Bury or Till 80 AC 750 60,000
Baylands Areas/Pond Earthwork (cuts) 70000 CY 1.5 105,000
Fairway Topsoil Management (Harvest /place Sand Cap) 38000 CY 2.25 85,500
Haul & Place Topsoil from Stockpile 92000 CY 2.85 262,200
SWPPP Construction 1 LS 27000 27,000
Add Winter Erosion Control 1 LS 30000 30,000
Rough Shaping 20 Holes 6175 123,500
Grade/Shape Buffer Mounding 1 LS 20000 20,000
Bunker Shaping - New 44 Each 1140 50,160
New Subsurface Drainage Piping 30000 LF 5.7 171,000
Modify Existing Backbone Drain Inlets 17 Ea 2375 40,375
Greens Construction USGA Method 148000 SF 5.5 814,000
Tee Construction 121000 SF 2 242,000
Bunker Construction New 44000 SF 3.8 167,200
Irrigation - In play areas 80.0 AC 16625 1,330,000
Irrigation - Native areas 30 AC 5500 165,000
Irrigation - Buffer Mounding 5.5 ac 12000 66,000
Irrigation - Athletic Field Supply Pipeline 1800 LF 8 14,400
Irrigation Staking and Asbuilts 1 LS 15000 15,000
Cart Paths 196120 SF 2.7 529,524
Cart Path Curbing (est.) 5500 LF 5.7 31,350
Maintenance Routes (Gravel) 14206 SF 1.75 24,861
Foot Paths 4000 SF 1.5 6,000
Finish Shaping 20 Holes 4275 85,500
Fine Grade/Soil Prep in play areas 80 AC 1800 144,000
Fine Grade/Soil Prep Native areas 30 AC 450 13,500
Native Area Hydro Seeding 30 AC 2480 74,400
Baylands Area Hydro Seeding 13.0 AC 2100 27,300
Hybrid Bermuda or Paspalum Sod 55.0 AC 21200 1,166,000
Seeded/Sprigged Paspalum Areas 26.0 AC 4500 117,000
Bentgrass Seeded Greens 148000 SF 0.15 22,200
Bridge & Bulkheads 1 LS 57000 57,000
Buffer Mound Landscaping 5.5 ac 7500 41,250
New Trees 300 Ea 235 70,500
Course Signage & Furnishings 1 LS 40000 40,000
Driving Range Alterations 1 LS 40000 40,000
Restroom 1 LS 77000 77,000
Entry signage 1 LS 20000 20000
Subtotal Construction Hard Costs 6,641,470
Construction Hard Cost Budget (Table Z below) 6,761,093 **
Difference (Savings) (119,624)
Current Construction Estimate 6,641,470
Project Management Costs 2.5% 171,802
Contingency 7.5% 7.50% 528,367
TOTAL CURRENT ESTIMATE 7,341,639
OPTION G
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Assumptions
All imported fill is placed on golf course by others, except the final topsoil layer is placed by GC Builder
Potential Additive Alternate Bid Items
Kids Golf Area along Embarcadero
New Pump Station
Automatic Locking Doors at RR
Aggregate sub-base under cart paths
Soil Sensors
RainBird/Toro alternate
Budget items that are re-apportioned into the above hard costs from the original budget
Short Game Learning Area 1 LS 165000 165,000
Rebuild Additional Greens (on course) 1 LS 131,250 131,250
Re-Sod All Fairways 1 LS 82500 82,500
Rebuild Existing Putting/Practice Area 1 LS 180000 180,000
Athletic Field Area Rough Grade 35000 CY 3 105,000
Athletic Field Area Shape, Temp Planting 10.5 AC 4400 46,200
Total 709,950
Soft Cost Items removed from construction costs
Additional GC Arch Fees 9 Holes 8000 72,000
Additional Environmental Consulting 1 LS 40000 40,000
Total 112,000
Table Z
TOTAL ORIGINAL BUDGET 7,573,262
Less Project Management Costs 2.50% 171,802
Less Contingency 7.5% 7.50% 528,367
Less Soft Cost Items Removed 112,000
Construction Hard Costs 6,761,093 **
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