Beverly Hills City Council
March 24, 2026

AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: March 24, 2026
Item Number:

To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Mandana Motahari, City Architect
Subject: AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY

OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MARK TESSIER LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR LA CIENEGA
PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS; AND

APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT
OF $31,900 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$116,742
Attachments: 1. Amendment No. 2

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture, Inc. for landscape architectural services for La Cienega Park Playground Renovations and approve a change purchase order for $31,900 for additional services to include construction administration. The total compensation for all services under this agreement will now include the original fee of $42,240, Amendment No. 1 for $42,602, and additional Amendment No. 2 for $31,900, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $116,742, inclusive of reimbursable expenses.

INTRODUCTION
The existing 12,400 SF playground was built in the 1980’s as part of the La Cienega Park re-development. It is the last playground in the City with sand surfaces, and play equipment was last replaced in 2007. The La Cienega Park Playground renovation was identified as a Council priority, and staff were tasked with conducting community outreach to collect stakeholder input. In the fall of 2024, the City received over 570 responses to an on-line survey, and a program for renovation of the playground was developed in a direct response to community feedback received.

BEVERL
HILLS
Meeting Date: March 24, 2026

DISCUSSION
The landscape architectural firm of Mark Tessier (MTLA) prepared the conceptual design for the playground renovation. The improvements include two distinct play areas.

The little kids play zone is comprised of age 2-5 play structure components, nature themed springers, and parent and child swing seats. The older kids play zone is for ages 5-12 and consists of a variety of elements, including a slide, swings and rotating swivel play platforms. The two sections are separated by a symbolic “riverbed” concept of oversized concrete pebbles, which lead to a story time/performance stage, allowing for potential outdoor youth programming. The playground is surrounded by perimeter fencing and three points of entry secured by gates, a landscaping belt with seating areas, and shade trees shape the periphery of the playground. The play areas are shaded by large spans of sail shades, and selective areas are furnished with rigid, spherical shade components.

The design was presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC) on March 25, 2025, and to the Recreation & Parks Council Liaison on May 22, 2025. Staff were directed to continue with the design development phase. Updated documents were prepared and presented to the RPC on August 26, 2025, and to the full Council on September 16, 2025. With City Council’s unanimous approval, bid documents were prepared and issued for bidding, bids were received and the construction contract was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on February 11, 2026.

The original agreement with MTLA, executed under Contract No. 539-23, outlined a comprehensive scope of work focused on preparing design, design development and construction documents as well as support during the bidding process for the renovation of the La Cienega Park Playground. The initial contract was valued at $42,240, which encompassed professional services and reimbursable expenses. An amendment to the contract was executed for additional services to include civil engineering, structural engineering, and additional architectural scope; Amendment No. 1 was valued at $42,602.

With the start of construction of the new playground, the services of MTLA are needed for construction administration services to address unforeseen complexities during the construction phase. The inclusion of construction administration services is critical to maintaining project continuity and ensuring that the design intent is accurately executed during construction. Amendment No. 2 expands MTLA’s role with services involving attending construction meetings, responding to requests for information (RFIs), reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, compiling punch lists, and preparing as-built documentation. These services will support the City in achieving a successful completion of the La Cienega Playground Renovation Project.

The fee proposal for the construction administration services totals $31,900. Should City Council approve a request to proceed with this Change Purchase Order, the total fee under the original Agreement, Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 is therefore a total not-to-exceed fee of $116,742.

Meeting Date: March 24, 2026

FISCAL IMPACT
The $116,742 for this contract is available in CIP #00343, Fund 160 – La Cienega Park Facilities Renovation. No additional funding is requested at this time.

Shana Epstein,
Director of Public Works
Approved By
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MARK TESSIER LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR LA

CIENEGA PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
NAME OF CONSULTANT: Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture, Inc.

RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL Mark Tessier, Principal/President OF CONSULTANT:

CONSULTANT'S ADDRESS: 1424 4th Street, Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Mark Tessier, Principal/President
CONSULTANT’S E.I.N./TAX I.D. NO.: 26-4422994
CITY'S ADDRESS: City of Beverly Hills
345 Foothill Road
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Attention: Director of Public Works
COMMENCEMENT DATE: October 15, 2023
TERMINATION DATE: June 30, 2024 (original termination date) June 30, 2025 (as extended pursuant to Section 2
by letter dated June 24,2024)
June 30, 2026 (as extended pursuant to Section 2
by letter dated April 30,2025)
June 30, 2027 (pursuant to Amendment No..2)
CONSIDERATION: Original Agreement:

Professional Fees: $36,740.00 Contingency: Not to
Exceed $4,500.00 Reimbursable Expenses: Not to
Exceed $1,000.00 Total not to exceed $42,240.00
Amendment No. 1: Additional Professional Fees:
$42,602.00
Amendment No. 2: Additional Professional Fees:
$31,900.00
Total not to exceed $116,742.00 based on the fees
set forth in this Exhibit B.

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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MARK TESSIER LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR LA

CIENEGA PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
This Amendment No. 2 is to that certain Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills (hereinafter called "CITY"), and Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture, Inc. (hereinafter called "CONSULTANT") dated October 4, 2023, and identified as Contract No. 539-23, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 24, 2025, and identified as Contract No. 625-25 (“Agreement”).

RECITALS
A. CITY and CONSULTANT entered into an agreement for design services for La Cienega Park playground improvements.

B. CITY and CONSULTANT desire to further amend the Agreement to increase the Consideration, expand the Scope of Work, amend Exhibit A of the Agreement to reflect the added services, and amend Exhibit B of the Agreement to increase theConsideration amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

Section 1. The Termination date shall be amended as stated on the cover page.

Section 2. The Consideration shall be amended as stated on the cover page.

Section 3. EXHIBIT A, “Scope of Work”, of the Agreement is hereby restated and amended as attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 4. EXHIBIT B, “Schedule of Payment and Rates”, of the Agreement is hereby amended as attached hereto and incorporated herein.

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Section 5. Except as amended by this Amendment and previous amendments, if any, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

EXECUTED the _____ day of __________________, 20___, at Beverly Hills, California.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
A Municipal Corporation
____________________________
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PsyD
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________(SEAL)

HUMA AHMED

CITY CLERK
CONSULTANT: Mark Tessier Landscape
Architecture, Inc.
____________________________

MARK TESSIER
Principal/President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________ ____________________________
LAURENCE S. WIENER NANCY HUNT-COFFEY
City Attorney City Manager

____________________________
SHANA E. EPSTEIN
Director of Public Works

____________________________

MANDANA MOTAHARI
City Architect
____________________________
SHARON L’HEUREUX DRESSEL
Risk Manager
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____________________________

ANTHONY RODSTEIN
Purchasing Services Manager
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

ORIGINAL AGREEMENT
Under the direction of the City Architect or designee, CONSULTANT shall provide design and landscape architectural and structural design services for La Cienega Park playground improvements located at 8400 Gregory Way, Beverly Hills, CA. CONSULTANT’S services shall include play equipment selections plus site improvements adjacent to the playground including but limilted to stairs, and perimeter wall.

CONSULTANT shall provide the following tasks:

Task 1 – Concept Design
 Site inventory including review of Site Survey, Architectural and Engineering Plans  Base Plan
 Project Research
 Concept Design Studies
 Conceptual Design (hand drawn and/or computer generated)  Color Rendered Plan
 Presentation to CITY
 One (1) Meeting with the Recreation and Park Commission Task 2- Schematic Design
 Incorporation of CITY comments into plans
 Review of documents and coordination as required
 Irrigation diagram for coordination
 100% schematic design drawing package for CITY review Task 3 - Design Development (DD)
 Review of documents and coordination as required
 DD hardscape details and sketches
 Conditions of approvals for landscape design with CITY  100% DD submittal package for CITY review, coordination and cost estimating  Value engineering as required in response to cost estimate prepared by other Task 4- Construction Document (CD)
 CD hardscape and planting plans
 CD hardscape details and playground equipment specifications  100% CD Submittal package for bidding construction
Task 5- Construction Observation
 Attendance at project meetings when applicable hardscape, planting and irrigation items are on Agenda
 Review plant material submittals and review locations on site for three (3) meetings  Review Requests for Information (RFI’s) and submittals  General project coordination and administration
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Additional services outside of the scope of work as outlined above will be set forth in writing before any work will be initiated. CONSULTANT and CITY will mutually agree to additional services in writing.

CONSULTANT guarantees the work shall be performed in accordance with the Scope of Work specified herein and to CITY’s full satisfaction and accordance with all relevant codes and regulations.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 (Additional $42,602.00)
In addition to the Agreement’s Scope of Work above, CONSULTANT shall provide additional services as follows:

CONSULTANT will provide a complete package of design, coordination, and engineering support for the La Cienega Playground improvements.

Additional Landscape Architecture Services
 Shade canopy redesign and studies
 Review feedback from the City Council Meeting (September 15, 2025).  Coordinate with Engineers
 Prepare design iterations and studies for shade canopy systems.  Playground equipment facilitation, organization, and procurement  Review play equipment proposals and samples.
 Update play equipment components.
 Review quotes and prepare documentation.
 Pricing Package / Preliminary Budget
 Prepare materials for check-in meetings.
 Conduct internal coordination for budget development.  Coordination, meeting preparation and presentation materials  Conduct internal design review meetings.
 Prepare concept plan iterations and client presentations.  Incorporate edits from CITY
 Update illustrative plans and finalize presentation packages.  Attend additional meetings and presentations
 Prepare and revise presentation drafts.
 Attend Commission and Council meetings.
 Prepare meeting summaries.
 Expedited Schedule Support
 Provide increased staffing and accelerated schedule support to meet CITY deadlines.

Civil Engineering Services
 Pre-Design
 Review public records related to drainage and utilities.  Prepare a concept grading plan.
 Assist with placement of utility infrastructure.
 Schematic Design
 Attend schematic design meetings.
 Sketch topography, walls, grades, and stormwater concepts.

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 Provide preliminary grading information for ramps, curbs, and steps.  Prepare preliminary site sections.
 Evaluate LID compliance options
 Construction Documents
 Prepare grading and drainage plans with final contours and stormwater routing.  Prepare LID documentation and calculations
 Prepare erosion control plans.
 Provide drainage calculations and cut/fill calculations.  Prepare on-site utility plans and coordinate with agencies.  Submit plans and respond to CITY comments.
 Revise plans based on CITY requirements.
 Prepare supplemental exhibits.
 Attend pre-construction meeting.
 Respond to RFIs and review submittals.
 Address field conditions, alternates, and design adjustments.  Provide LID/SUSMP observations and support in obtaining approvals.  Prepare record drawings and close-out documentation.

Structural Engineering Services
 CONSULTANT shall coordinate procurement of engineered stamped drawings for playground equipment requiring structural certification.  Coordinate: Procurement of swing frames, add-a-bay units, seats, and installation services.  Vendor coordination for colors, freight, prevailing wage installation, and site conditions.  Review of Vendor proposal terms and installation requirements.  CONSULTANT shall manage and review electronic stamped engineered drawings for shade structure components.

Exclusions
 Construction means, methods, site supervision, or Contractor management.  Permitting fees, surveys, geotechnical reports, agency-imposed offsite improvements.  Utility company fees
 Waterproofing design (per civil proposal).

AMENDMENT NO. 2 (Additional $31,900.00)
In addition to the Scope of Work above, CONSULTANT shall provide additional services as follows:

CONSULTANT will provide Construction Administration services for the La Cienega Park Playground improvements.

Construction Administration/Implementation/Observation
 Attend project site meetings when applicable equipment, flatwork, hardscape, planting, and irrigation items on Agenda
 Review plant material submittals and review locations on site  Review Requests for Information (RFIs) and Submittals  General project coordination and administration
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EXHIBIT B

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT AND RATES
CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for the satisfactory performance of the work described in this Agreement a total amount not to exceed One Hundred Eleven Thousand Two Hundred FortyTwo Dollars ($111,242.00), including all labor, taxes, and materials based on the fees set forth in this Exhibit B.

CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for reimbursable expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of the Agreement in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

Reimbursable expenses such as reproduction, photography, telephone, travel, and delivery incurred in the performance of services under this Agreement shall be reimbursed at cost with 10% markup.

Contingency in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00) for additional, unforeseen, and unanticipated work outside the Scope of Work described in Exhibit A, and shall not be undertaken without the express direction by the CITY in writing. Compensation for said additional work shall be mutually agreed upon by CITY and CONSULTANT in writing.

SCHEDULE OF FEES
CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT as follows:

Landscape Architecture Design Fee:

Concept Design $5,500.00
Schematic Design $4,500.00
Design Development $5,500.00
Construction Drawings $5,000.00
Coordination $4,000.00
Sub Total: $24,500.00
Additional Landscape Fee: $25,250.00
Additional Construction Administration: $31,900.00
Civil Engineering Fee: $5,896.00
Shade Consulting Fee: $3,100.00
Structural Engineering Fee: $20,596.00 .

Total Fee: $86,742.00
For additional services outside of the Scope of Work as outlined above, if any, CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT at the rates set forth below.

HOURLY BILLING RATES
Principal Architect $225.00
Project Architect $165.00
Designer $135.00
Project Assistant $75.00
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In no event shall this Agreement total exceed One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($116,742.00).

CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY a detailed invoice, on a monthly basis or less frequently, for the services performed pursuant to this Agreement. Each invoice shall itemize the services rendered during the billing period and the amount due. Within 30 days of receipt of each invoice, CITY shall pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT said Consideration in accordance with the schedule of payment set forth in this Exhibit.

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