CONTROVERSY: Forest Theatre Proposed Renovations

ABSTRACT:  In the context of the controversy generated by the proposed renovations of the Forest Theatre, the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II discrimination complaint filed with the U. S. Department of Justice against the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s renovations of the Forest Theatre by Ken Cusson and the “terraced” aisles as suggested by theatre architect Richard McCann (R.F. McCann & Company, Architects), why didn’t the City resume consideration of the renovation of the Forest Theatre in 2014 by conducting public hearings on the Forest Theatre Schematic Design prepared by Richard McCann and the FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PHASING AND CONCEPT COST PLAN, September 8, 2009, prepared by William J. Camille and mack5?  FOREST THEATRE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL, CA., R.F. McCANN & COMPANY document, PHASING AND CONCEPT COST PLAN, September 8, 2009, Prepared for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea by William J. Camille and mack5 document and the Council Report, March 3, 2015, document regarding Subject: Forest Theater: (1) Consideration of Receipt of a Donation in the amount of $10,000 to add an alternative to the bid package regarding “terracing”; (2) if Donation is accepted, authorize City Administrator to sign an amendment to the CAW contract for extra work related to “terracing” are embedded.

Forest Theatre Schematic Design McCann 2009.pdf

FOREST THEATRE
SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL, CA.
RF McCANN & COMPANY
2009

Forest Theater Renovation Phasing and Concept Cost Plan 2009

FOREST THEATER RENOVATION

PHASING AND CONCEPT COST PLAN
September 8, 2009
Prepared for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
William J. Camille and mack5

Forest Theater 03-03-15

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

Council Report

March 3, 2015

To: Honorable Mayor Burnett and Members of the City Council

From: Douglas J. Schmitz, City Administrator

Subject: Forest Theater: (1) Consideration of Receipt of a Donation in the amount of $10,000 to add an alternative to the bid package regarding “terracing”; (2) if Donation is accepted, authorize City Administrator to sign an amendment to the CAW contract for extra work related to “terracing.”

8. ORDERS OF COUNCIL

Item 8.F Forest Theater: 1) Consideration of Receipt of a Donation in the amount of $10,000 to add an alternative to the bid package regarding “terracing”; 2) If donation is accepted, authorize amendment to the CAW contract for extra work related to the “terracing” alternative.

Recommendation: If donation is accepted, authorize the City Administrator to sign an amendment to the Cody Anderson Wasney Contract to add an alternate for “terracing” at Forest Theater.

REFERENCES:

GOOD WEEK / BAD WEEK

MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY

Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2015 

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

FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PHASING AND CONCEPT COST PLAN prepared by William J. Camille and mack5: $8.7 million

ABSTRACT: The FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PHASING AND CONCEPT COST PLAN prepared by William J. Camille and mack5, dated September 8, 2009, is based on the schematic design documents prepared by R.F. McCann & Company, Architects. The “estimated total cost of the project including both construction costs and soft costs is $8.7 million, which is more than double the construction cost estimate provided by RF McCann & Company.”  The scope of the work includes: 1) demolition and reconstruction of all of the stage area except the existing under stage concrete structure which currently houses the Children's Experimental Theater, dressing rooms, storage space, etc.; 2) demolition and reconstruction of the audience seating area; 3) demolition and reconstruction of a show production booth with a new subterranean level; 4) demolition and reconstruction of the concession building, restrooms, box office, and pathways to the various buildings, audience seating, and stage so all are ADA compliant; and 5) demolition and reconstruction of the parking area.  The EXECUTIVE SUMMARY includes, as follows:

Construction Costs $6,893,000

Design, Planning and Management $1,178,000

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $2,000

Development Costs $44,000

Data, Telecommunications and Security $61,000

Project Contingency $503,000

TOTAL $8,680,000

Notably, the ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES section states, as follows:

“With a reasonably detailed conceptual estimate now available, the City and the architect can begin to assess adjustments to the project scope that might bring the project cost back to a more acceptable level. Modifications in scope may also allow for a different phasing approach.”

The  FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PHASING AND CONCEPT COST PLAN document is embedded. 

Forest Theater Renovation Phasing and Concept Cost Plan 2009 OCR Document

Forest Theater Renovation Phasing and Concept Cost Plan 2009