HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 09 Final Map 37305 Nichols RanchCity Council Agenda Report
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Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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File Number: ID# 22-138
Agenda Date: 4/12/2022 Status: Approval FinalVersion: 1
File Type: Council Consent
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In Control: City Council / Successor Agency
Agenda Number: 9)
Final Map TR 37305, Nichols Ranch
1.Approve Final Tract Map No. 37305 subject to the City Engineer ’s acceptance as being true and
correct;
2.Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and arrange for the recordation of Final Tract Map No .
37305; and
3.Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by: Remon Habib, City Engineer
Date: April 12, 2022
Subject: Final Map TR 37305, Nichols Ranch
Recommendations
1. Approve Final Tract Map No. 37305 subject to the City Engineer’s acceptance as being true
and correct;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the map and arrange for the recordation of Final Tract Map
No. 37305; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement.
Background
The proposed Final Tract Map No. 37305 is located easterly of Interstate 15 and southerly of
Nichols Road. It consists of 48.22 acres. Included are 134 residential lots, 1 public parking lot, 1
lot for water quality basin, 6 lots for landscaping area, 2 lots for private open space, 1 private
parking lot, and 11 lots for public right of way. The average residential lot size is 5,929 square
feet. The proposed streets will be public and the landscaping/wall maintenance will be provided
by a Home Owners Association. All future public improvements have been secured.
Discussion
Per the Subdivision Map Act section 66474.1, the Final Map has been reviewed and it has been
determined that it is in substantial conformance to the previously approved Tentative Tract Map
No. 37305. All Conditions of Approval relative to the Final Map approval have been completed.
Fiscal Impact
Public improvements are to be constructed by the developer. The surety posted is sufficient for
the City to complete the construction if needed. Staff time was utilized to prepare the documents.
Exhibits
A. Index Map
B. Vicinity Map
C. Construction Agreement
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SAN BERNARDINO &RIVERSIDE COUNTY EDI17ON
AGREEMENT
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the undersigned Meritage Homes Of California, Inc.
whose business address is 5 Peters Canyon Rd, Suite 310, Irvine, CA 92606 .
herein referred to as "Subdivider", has submitted to the City of Lake Elsinore for its approval a Final Map of a
subdivision designated as TR 37305 Nichols Ranch which map was prepared byK&A Engineering Inc.
and,
WHEREAS, the Subdivider has not completed all of the work, or made all of the improvements
required by Title 16, Lake Elsinore Municipal Code or such other ordinances of the City of Lake Elsinore
requiring construction of improvements in conjunction with land divisions, subdivisions, and the like, hereinafter
collectively referred to as "said ordinance"; and,
WHEREAS, Subdivider desires to enter into an agreement providing for the completion of the work and
the making of the improvements and to furnish securityfor the performance of this agreement in accordance
with the provisions of said ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the approval of said Final Map by the City, and as a
condition of such approval, the Subdivider promises and agrees at his own expense to do all of the work
and make all of the improvements required by said ordinance, which work and improvements, without
limitation by enumeration, consists of: Nichols Road Improvements on ENG-2019-00476
The above enumeration of items is understood to be only a general designation of the work and
improvements, and not a binding description thereof. All of said work shall be done and improvements
made and completed which are shown on and in strict compliance with applicable plans and specifications,
and any subsequent alterations thereto, which alterations in said plans and specifications and the work to
be performed may be accomplished without first giving prior notice thereof to the surety; provided, however
in the event the estimated cost of any changes or alterations in said work exceeds ten percent (10%) of the
original estimated cost of the improvements, then the consent of the surety shall be obtained, and absent
such consent, the surety's obligations shall not then exceed the cost of improvements to be constructed
under the said originally approved plans prior to said alterations; provided, further, in no event shall such
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change result in exonerating the surety's obligations. Such work shall be completed and improvements
made within one year from the date of this agreement, unless such time be extended by the City upon
written application of the Subdivider. Failure to make such written request shall not preclude the City from
extending this agreement. In the absence of written notice by the City to the Developer that the agreement
has been terminated, said agreement shall remain in effect. It is understood that by providing security for
this agreement, the surety consents in advance to any extension of time as may be given by the City to the
Subdivider and waives notices of such extension. The making of an application for an extension of time by
the Subdivider shall, upon the granting of the application by the City, constitute a waiver by the Subdivider
and by the surety of all defenses of laches, estoppel, statutes of limitations, and other limitations of action in
any action or proceeding filed by the City.
The Subdivider further agrees that any and all grading done or to be done in conjunction with the
development in the herein described Final Map shall conform to the requirements of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and any other applicable ordinances regulating excavations and fills (e.g., grading regulations)
and shall be completed within the period of time described above and prior to the acceptance byoron behalf of
the City of the work and improvements and prior to the release by the City of the surety guaranteeing
performance of this agreement, in order that said improvements will not be endangered by improper drainage
or other hazards.
The Subdivider promises and agrees to maintain all of the improvements to be constructed under this
contract in a state of good repair, until all of the work and improvements are completed and accepted by or on
behalf of the City and until the securityfor the performance of this agreement is released. Said maintenance
shall include, but shall not be limited to, repair of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parkways, sewers, and
removal of debris from sewers and storm drains; said maintenance shall also include, but not be limited to by
this enumerations, sweeping, repairing and maintaining in good and safe condition all streets and street
improvements. It shall be the Subdivider's responsibility to initiate this work but if he should fail to do so, he shall
promptly perform such maintenance when notified to do so by the City Engineer of the City of Lake Elsinore.
Upon failure of the Subdivider to properly maintain, the City may do all necessary work required by this
paragraph, the cost thereof being chargeable to the Subdivider and his surety under this agreement. The
Subdivider further agrees under this agreement to hold the City and its officers and employees free and
harmless from any claims, demand or action for damages, injury or death, and to indemnify the City for any
loss, arising out of or incurred as the result of or in connection with improper maintenance or dangerous
conditions or any act or omission in connection with any of the maintenance activities required under this
paragraph, existing or occurring or arising out of any act or omission occurring prior to final acceptance by the
City of all the work and improvements constructed under this contract.
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The Subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining all improvements for a period of one year following
completion of the work and acceptance by the City against any defective work or labor done, or defective
materials furnished in the performance of the contract, and it is further agreed that upon completion and
acceptance of the improvements by the City of Lake Elsinore, the liability of the surety for no less than ten
percent (10%) of the face amount thereof or $300.00, whichever is greater, will continue for the purpose of
guaranteeing maintenance of the improvements for a period of one year following the completion and
acceptance by the City against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished in the
performance of this contract with the City of Lake Elsinore.
If the Subdivider and the surety fail to install all or any part of the improvements required by this
agreement within the time set forth herein, or fail to comply with any other obligation contained herein, theyshall
be jointly and severally liable to the City for any administrative expenses and attorney's fees incurred in
obtaining compliance with this agreement and any such expenses and fees incurred in processing anyaction for
damages or for any other remedies permitted by law.
It is further understood and agreed that upon default of any obligation hereunder, and at anytime after
any such default, the City may make written demand upon the Subdivider and suretyto immediately remedythe
default or complete the work. If said remedial activities or completion of work are not commenced within sixty
(60) days after such demand is made and are not thereafter diligently prosecuted to completion and fully
completed within one hundred twenty(120) days after the making of such demand (or such other time as may
be contained in said demand), the City may then complete or arrange for completion of all remaining work or
conduct such remedial activityas in the sole judgement of the City maybe required, all at the full expense and
obligation of the Subdivider and suretyand all without the necessityof giving any further notice to the Subdivider
or surety before the City performs or arranges for performance of any remaining work or improvements, and
whether or not the Subdivider or surety have constructed any of the required improvements at the time. In the
event the City elects to complete or arrange for completion of remaining work and improvements, the City
Engineer, upon such election, may require all work by the Subdivider or surety to cease in order to permit
adequate coordination by the City for completing any remaining work and improvements not yet completed.
It is agreed that all work and improvements done pursuant to this agreement shall conform to the
standards applicable at the time work is actually commenced.
The Subdivider shall provide security in the amount of.........................................................................
One Million Six Hundred Twenty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Ten and Seventy -Six Hundredths .Dollars ($ 1,626,410.76 ) to guarantee
the performance of this agreement. In addition, the Subdivider shall provide security in the amount of!
One Million Six Hundred Twenty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Ten and Seventy-Slx Hundredths Dollars ($1,626,410.76 ) to guarantee
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payment to any contractors, subcontractors, and persons furnishing labor, materials and equipment to them for
the performance of the work herein described. Said security shall be in the form of a
Surety Bonds {corporate surety bonds, cash deposits, etc.)
The Subdivider acknowledges and agrees to City regulations governing signs and advertising
structures. Subdivider agrees and consents to removal by the City of all signs erected, placed, or situated in
violation of any City ordinance governing size, location, or required permits. Removal shall beat the expense of
the Subdivider and Subdivider shall indemnify and hold the City free and harmless from any claim or demand
arising out of or incurred as a result of such removal, excepting negligent acts or omissions by the City, its
agents or employees. Subdivider agrees that said signs maybe erected only pursuant to a permit issued by the
City upon payment of necessary fees or deposits.
The Subdivider agrees to provide to the City a Public Liability Insurance Policy, making the Cityof Lake
Elsinore, its officers, agents and employees, additional insured against any injuries or death to any person and
property damage. The amount and the insurance company must be approved by the City Engineer.
In addition, the Subdivider shall deposit a copy of the Workmen's Compensation Insurance coverage by
an approved insurance company and in an amount satisfactory to the City, and as required by law.
For purposes of enforcing this agreement, the term "City" includes the City Council, the City Manager,
the City Attorney, City Engineer, or any of them, or any of their authorized representatives.
*� In WITNESS WHEREOF, the Subdivider has caused this agreement to be executed this + �' i� day
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SIGNED: —
(Type Name/Title) Aaron Talarico, Vice President
FOR: Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
(Name of Company on above line)
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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ATTEST:
Candice Alvarez, City Clerk
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
Jason Simpson, City Manager
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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