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1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO.
1520, THE GEORGE IZAY PARK IRRIGATION
MODERNIZATION PROJECT , TO MARINA LANDSCAPE,
INC., AS THE HIGHEST RANKED BIDDER AND BEST
VALUE TO THE CITY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS:
A. The Parks and Recreation Department (Department) is committed to enhancing the City of Burbank’s (City) parks and recreational facilities through sustainable and cost -effective infrastructure upgrades that support environmental stewardship and long-term community benefit.
B. George Izay Park (Park) is a heavily used public park that serves the Burbank community by hosting youth and adult sports leagues, public events, and daily recreational use. The Park plays a vital role in promoting public health, civic pride, and community engagement.
C. The existing irrigation system at the Park is outdated, inefficient, and requires frequent maintenance. Its continued use results in water waste, higher operational costs, and inconsistent irrigation coverage that adversely affects park landscaping.
D. The George Izay Park Irrigation Modernization Project (Project) will replace the current system with a modern, efficient, and more reliable irrigation system. The new system will include installation of new mainline piping, isolating and irrigation valves, quick couplers, lateral piping, sprinklers, and wiring connected to the existing WeatherTRAK controller system. Existing piping and wiring will be disconnected and left in place; reusable components such as sprinklers and controllers will be salvaged where feasible.
E. The Project aligns with the City’s goals to improve water efficiency and environmental sustainability, reduce long -term maintenance costs, and preserve the usability and quality of a key community facility.
F. The City issued Bid Schedule No. 1520 on November 13, 2024, in accordance with approved procurement guidelines as stated in Burbank Municipal Code § 2-2-113. The City received five bids by the deadline of January 22, 2025.
G. After thorough evaluation, Marina Landscape Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, meeting all required specifications and
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2 demonstrating extensive experience with similar irrigation modernization projects across Southern California.
H. The contract amount of $788,125.00 is within the budget previously approved during the Fiscal Year 2019 –2020 Budget Process. Sufficient funds are available in the designated project account: 534.PR21A.70003.0000.23858 (Municipal Infrastructure, Facility Planning, Park Improvements, Izay Irrigation Replacement).
I. The Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15302 of the State CEQA Guidelines as it involves the replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities with those having substantially the same purpose and capacity, located on the same site.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. FINDINGS. The Findings above are true and correct, and incorporated herein as if restated in their entirety.
2. PROJECT APPROVAL. The City Council hereby approves the George Izay Park Irrigation Modernization Project.
3. CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract , and any necessary documentation, with Marina Landscape Inc. in the amount of $788,125.00 for construction of the George Izay Park Irrigation Modernization Project.
4. FUNDING. The City Council confirms that sufficient funding is available in account number 534.PR21A.70003.0000.23858 for the full cost of the Project, and authorizes the use of said funds.
5. CEQA EXEMPTION. The City Council finds and determines that the Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines and directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office.
6. IMPLEMENTATION. The Parks and Recreation Director, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary actions to implement the Project and ensure its timely completion.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this _____day of ______________, 20_______.
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Nikki Perez
Mayor
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3 Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
_________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Ray Johal Senior Assistant City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the day of ______ 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Kimberley Clark, City Clerk