Showing posts with label Forest Theater Renovation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Forest Theater Renovation. Show all posts

Sunday, June 26, 2016

$2 Million Renovation of the Historic Forest Theater: Photographic Depiction, June 2016

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA

CODY ANDERSON WASNEY ARCHITECTS, INC.

OTTO CONSTRUCTION

Forest Theater Entrance, Mountain View Av. & Santa Rita St.


To Outdoor Forest Theater
Foreground: Pedestrian Stairs (left) & Vehicular Ramp (right)
Background: Restrooms & Concessions (left) & Indoor Forest Theater (right)


View of Indoor Forest Theater, Exterior


Area between Audience Seating (left) & Stage (right)
Access to Disabled Patrons ADA Seating via ADA Pathway


ADA Pathway, View to ADA Seating Area
(near Guadalupe St. Gate, SE to NW view)

ADA Pathway, View from Disabled Patrons Seating Area
(NW to SE view)


Disabled Patrons ADA Seating Area
(View West to East)


Center Aisle, View of Audience Seating & Stage


View of Audience Seating & Stage (NW to SE)


Departing Outdoor Forest Theater
ADA Parking Space (left) & Restrooms (right)

REFERENCES:
Forest Theater finally ready for its debut, MARY SCHLEY, The Carmel Pine Cone, May 27,2016, 1A & 12A

The Borrowers The Musical – June 23 – July 17

Monday, June 01, 2015

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Project: Forest Theater Renovation, Project/Work Start Date: June 15, 2015, Project Duration: 100 Working Days & Planned Construction Ending Month: October 2015

ABSTRACT: Today, Otto Construction representatives distributed a NOTICE TO RESIDENTS to residences within approximately 300 feet of the Forest Theatre. The NOTICE reads, in part, From the month of June 2015 to October 2015 there will be construction occurring at Forest Theater. Below is information in regards to the construction that will be taking place and contact information:
Project: Forest Theater Renovation
(NE Corner of Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921)
Project /Work Start Date: June 15, 2015
Project Duration: 100 Working Days
Planned Construction Ending Month: October 2015
Contractor: OTTO Construction
((831) 657-9820 office)
City Representative:
City of Carmel-By-The-Sea
Public Works Department
Andy Vanderford ((831} 620-2078 office) or ((831}-869-1477 cell)
The NOTICE TO RESIDENTS document copy is embedded.
CORRECTION: "Thank you in advance for your time and patience!" for “Thank you in advance for your time and patients!”
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
Project: Forest Theater Renovation
June 2015

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

FOREST THEATER RENOVATION: SPECIFICATIONS FOR FOREST THEATER RENOVATION, ADDENDUM NO. 1 & ADDENDUM NO. 2 AND FOREST THEATER – BID SET – VOLUME 1 & FOREST THEATER – BID SET – VOLUME 2

ABSTRACT: CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA
Project: Forest Theater Renovation
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will receive sealed bids at City Hall, located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 30, 2015, at which time bids will be opened for the Forest Theater Renovation project. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the attention of the City Clerk.
This work consists primarily of renovating of an existing facility including; demolition of various components; mitigation of hazardous building materials; site grading; new asphalt access road; new concrete and asphalt pedestrian walkways - incorporating ramps, landings, stairs, handrails, etc.; structural improvements; new light I sound towers; new electrical lighting; restrooms remodeling; masonry; painting; etc.
The Construction Allocation for this project is $1,200,000. No bid will be considered for award unless the Bidder at the time of bid opening, is licensed with a valid Class "A" or "B" Contractor's License issued by the State of California.
All bids must be submitted only on forms furnished by the City. Bid plans and specifications for this project may be obtained as follows:
1. As of 8 AM Monday, March 2, 2015:
a.https://www.dropbox.com/sh/21sipn1ii3m721p/AACHLpglscvAL6QcyRmpeYbHa?dl=O
2. Approximate availability as of March 4, 2015:
a. Central Coast Builders Association
i. Salinas Office: 20 Quail Run Cir Ste A, Salinas, CA 93907, Phone 831.758 .1624, Fax 831.758.6203.
admin@ccbabuilds.com
ii. Monterey Office: 100 12th St #2861 , Marina, CA 93933, Phone 831.883.3933
b. Builder's Exchange of Santa Clara County
i. 400 Reed St., in Santa Clara, CA, info@bxscco.com, 408.727.4000
c. Bay Area Builders Exchange
i. San Leandro Location: 3055 Alvarado Street, San Leandro, CA 94577, Phone: (510) 483-8880,
Fax: (510) 352-1509, E-Mail: info@bayareabx.com
ii. Concord Location: 2440 Stanwell Dr. Suite B, Concord CA, 94520, Tel.: 925-685-8630,
Fax. 925-685-3424
d. Central California Builders Exchange
i. 1244 North Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93703, (559) 237-1831
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in the community room at Vista Lobos Park, located on Torres Street, east side of street, between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend since City Staff will be present to answer any questions regarding the plans and specifications; and following there will be an inspection tour of the job site.
The Contractor shall have the right to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the City to insure performance under the contract pursuant to Government Code Section 4590. All questions regarding plans and specifications should be directed to Andy Vanderford, Project Manager, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Public Works Department, 831-620-2078, Avandeford@ci.carmel.ca.us . Bidders shall use the suppl ied Bid Question Form as found within the specifications. Bidders shall not contact the Architect.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities.
Each bid shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications adopted therefore, submitted on the proposal forms furnished.
Bids shall be in accordance with the prevailing hourly rate of per diem wages for this locality and project as determined by the State of California Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771, which prevailing hourly rate of wages is made a part of this Notice to Bidders by reference as though fully set forth herein.
If the project requires the employment of workers in any apprenticeable craft or trade , once awarded, the contractor of subcontractors must apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Council unless already covered by local apprentice standards (California Labor Code Section 1777.5).
The Contractor shall submit with the proposal on the forms supplied, a list of the names and addresses of each subcontractor and the portions of the work, which each subcontractor will do. If no such list is submitted, it will be assumed that the contractor will do all the work herein specified.
BID DEPOSIT. Bidders must submit a Bid Deposit in the amount of TEN PERCENT (10%) of the Total Net Bid Amount (or, in bids with Add Alternates , the highest possible combination of the Base Bid plus Add Alternates) with their Bid Proposal. Such Bid Deposit shall be in the form of a certified or cashier's check, an irrevocable letter of credit or a certificate of deposit payable to the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or a bidder's bond executed by a corporate surety, admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in California, payable and acceptable to the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea . Such Deposit shall be retained by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea as a guarantee that the Bidder, if awarded all or part of the Contract, will within 10 working days from the date the Notice of Award is mailed to the Bidder, execute and return a Contract furnished by the City. No Bid Deposits will be returned to Bidders until either a Contract has been executed for all items awarded, or all bids have been rejected. Bid bonds will not be returned, except upon bidder's written request.
Within ten (10) working days after award of the bid, Contractor must provide a Performance Bond to insure performance under the contract pursuant to Government Code Section 4590, and a Material and Labor Bond.
The successful bidder and his sub-contractors must obtain a City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Business License. Proof of valid Workers' Compensation Insurance and General Liability and Property Insurance, with limits as specified under the Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance Section of this document, shall be submitted to the City.  The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, its elected officials, agents, officers, and employees shall be specifically named, by written endorsement to the Certificate of Insurance, as additionally insured's for this project under such insurance policy and Contractor shall provide the certification of such insurance for the term of this contract. The amount of such insurance shall be as follows: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in aggregate. The Certificate of  Insurance shall guarantee that the issuing company shall provide to the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea no less than ten (10) days prior written notice of any cancellation of the Public Liability and Property Damage Policy. All required documents, licenses and permits to include proof of all applicable insurance coverages as required by the State of California or by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea shall be placed on file with the City Clerk before work shall commence and no later than ten (10) working days after award of the bid.
Dated: 2/25/15
Lee Price, City Clerk
The SPECIFICATIONS FOR FOREST THEATER RENOVATION, ADDENDUM NO. 1 & ADDENDUM NO. 2 and FOREST THEATER – BID SET – VOLUME 1 & FOREST THEATER – BID SET – VOLUME 2 documents are embedded.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR FOREST THEATER RENOVATION
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA
March 2015
NOTES: CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CALIFORNIA
Project: Forest Theater Renovation
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will receive sealed bids at City Hall, located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 30, 2015, at which time bids will be opened for the Forest Theater Renovation project. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the attention of the City Clerk.
This work consists primarily of renovating of an existing facility including; demolition of various components; mitigation of hazardous building materials; site grading; new asphalt access road; new concrete and asphalt pedestrian walkways - incorporating ramps, landings, stairs, handrails, etc.; structural improvements; new light / sound towers; new electrical lighting; restrooms remodeling; masonry; painting; etc.

ADDENDUM NO. 1 (pages 1-6) & ADDENDUM NO. 2 (pages 7-23)
Forest Theater Renovation

RENOVATION OF FOREST THEATER
FOREST THEATER – BID SET – VOLUME 1 (pages 1-23) & FOREST THEATER – BID SET – VOLUME 2 (pages 24-51)

Friday, March 06, 2015

Kenneth B. Cusson’s Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Discrimination Complaint Against the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Over Forest Theater Remodel Plans

ABSTRACT:  The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s copy of complainant Kenneth B. Cusson’s Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Discrimination Complaint Form filed on February 27, 2015 with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division is embedded. Selected excerpts from the Complaint, as follows:
Describe the acts of discrimination providing the name(s) where possible of the individuals who discriminated (use space on page 3 if necessary): The Carmel City Council approved plans for the Forest Theater remodel that creates a 1) inadequate and dangerous emergency exiting for disabled audience members, limited to one side of a 500 seat auditorium; 2) inadequate and dangerous emergency exiting for disabled performers/volunteers, limited to one side of the stage; 3) subjects audience members with disabilities to embarrassment and undue and unavoidable attention when entering, exiting or using public services such as restrooms, concessions or box-office; 4) subjects performers with disabilities to embarrassment and undue, unavoidable attention when entering or exiting the stage, or when accessing public services such as concessions or box-office; 5) lack of an accessible dressing room/restroom in close proximity to the main stage, where private dressing rooms are provided for able-bodied performers; and 6) the planned addition of only one (1) handicapped parking space, for a 500 seat facility, in a very awkward and dangerous location is inadequate and that beyond the one space being provided, the currently existing spaces in the general parking lot are not accessible, nor is there an easily accessible path from the two (2) currently existing handicapped parking spaces from the general parking lot to the theater. Alternate ideas, proposed by the community, which would move all existing and potential handicapped parking places to an easily accessible, safe location have been ignored by the City Council. 
Have efforts been made to resolve this complaint through the internal grievance procedure of the government, organization, or institution?
Yes__XX__ No______
If yes: what is the status of the grievance? Not being an employee issue, or a union issue, there doesn’t seem to be a grievance process on a city capital project such as this. The normal planning and community advisory process was eliminated, or “fast-tracked” (by the City) and the only public comment period was at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Handicapped individuals, and community members speaking on behalf of handicapped individuals, have appeared numerous times at these meetings before the Council, and at the Forest Theater site visit, attended by members of the community and city officials - all public meetings advertised to obtain public comment – all expressing the very same concerns. Similar issues were raised at the site visit to the Forest Theater where the architect described the extreme fire danger and threat of a lawsuit. All expressed concerns have been effectively ignored and the City plans to proceed with the plans they have.

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
OMB No. 1190-0009
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Discrimination Complaint Form
Complainant: _______Kenneth B. Cusson

REFERENCES:
Complaint filed over Forest Theater renovation plan
Posted: 03/05/15, By Tom Leyde, The Monterey County Herald

GOOD WEEK / BAD WEEK
MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY
Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2015

Sunday, July 27, 2014

LIFE-SAFETY REMEDY 'PUNCH-LIST' FOR REOPENING OF THE FOREST THEATRE & SITE, June 2, 2014

ABSTRACT: FOREST THEATRE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, LIFE-SAFETY REMEDY "PUNCH-LIST" FOR REOPENING OF THE FOREST THEATRE & SITE, prepared by R.F. McCann & Company, dated 06/02/2014, document is embedded. "The Punch List identifies compromised safety relative to occupancy areas and facilities" under four general categories, namely Main Stage, Audience Seating, Accessory Facilities and Accessibility for the Disabled. "Cost to implement repairs and/or replacements ranges from $2 million to $4 million and requires between 24 and 36 months."
FOREST THEATRE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
LIFE-SAFETY REMEDY "PUNCH-LIST" FOR REOPENING OF THE FOREST THEATRE & SITE
Date: 06/02/2014
R.F. McCann & Company
Theatre Architecture For Performing Arts and the Entertainment Industry