kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Project Characteristics
The project site is designated as Industrial and zoned General Industrial (M-1). The project site is currently developed with a convenience store (2,755 square feet) and autobody shop (9,981 square feet) with surface parking.The project proposes to demolish all on-site improvements and, in their place, construct a four-story, 121 unit single-room occupancy (SRO) residential development including 7 very low-income residential units. All units, including the very low-income units, would be 350 square feet. The project’s total proposed floor area is 54,461 square feet with a proposed building height maximum of 50 feet. Further, the project proposes to provide 20,115 square feet of open space, exceeding the City’s open space requirement of 10 square feet per unit.
The project would provide 122 parking spaces, of which 114 spaces would be provided in a freestanding six-level automated parking structure, and 8 covered parking spaces (6 standard and 2 compact) would be provided to the south of the parking structure on the ground level.
Additionally, 40 bicycle parking spaces in a stacked rack system would be provided.
3.0 NOISE BACKGROUND
Sound is technically described in terms of amplitude (loudness) and frequency (pitch). The standard unit of sound amplitude measurement is the decibel (dB). The decibel scale is a logarithmic scale that describes the physical intensity of the pressure vibrations that make up any sound. The pitch of the sound is related to the frequency of the pressure vibration. Since the human ear is not equally sensitive to a given sound level at all frequencies, a special frequency-dependent rating scale has been devised to relate noise to human sensitivity. The A-weighted decibel scale (dBA) provides this compensation by discriminating against frequencies in a manner approximating the sensitivity of the human ear.
Noise, on the other hand, is typically defined as unwanted sound. A typical noise environment consists of a base of steady ambient noise that is the sum of various distant and indistinguishable noise sources. Superimposed on this background noise is the sound from individual local sources. These can vary from an occasional aircraft or train passing by to virtually continuous noise from traffic on a major highway.
Several rating scales have been developed to analyze the adverse effect of community noise on people. Since environmental noise fluctuates over time, these scales consider that the effect of noise on people is largely dependent on the total acoustical energy content of the noise as well as the time of day when the noise occurs. For example, the equivalent
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 continuous sound level (Leq) is the average acoustic energy content of noise for a stated period of time; thus, the Leq of a time-varying noise and that of a steady noise are the same if they deliver the same acoustic energy to the ear during exposure. The Day-Night Sound level (Ldn) is a 24-hour average Leq with a 10 dBA “weighting” added to noise during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to account for noise sensitivity in the nighttime. The Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is a 24-hour average Leq with a 10 dBA weighting added to noise during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and an additional 5 dBA weighting during the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to account for noise sensitivity in the evening and nighttime.
Regulatory Setting
City of Gardena General Plan
The City of Gardena General Plan 2006 Noise Plan (Noise Element) identifies noise‐sensitive land uses and noise sources, defines areas of noise impact, and contains policies and programs to achieve and maintain noise levels compatible with various types of land uses.
The Noise Element addresses noise which affects the community at large, rather than noise associated with site-specific conditions.
The Noise Element identifies land use guidelines to protect residential neighborhoods and noise-sensitive receptors such as schools and hospitals from potentially harmful noise sources. The noise and land use compatibly criteria are shown in Exhibit 1: Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Exposure.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Exhibit 1: Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Exposure.
Source: Gardena General Plan 2006 - Noise Plan, Figure N-1: Noise and Land Use Compatibility City of Gardena Municipal Code
The following Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) sections are applicable to the proposed project.
GMC Section 8.36.040 Exterior Noise Standards. Stationary noise sources shall comply with the following exterior noise limits shown in Table 1: Exterior Noise Limits.
Table 1: Exterior Noise Limits
Type of Land Use
15-Minute Average Noise Level (Leq) Maximum Noise Level (Lmax) 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Residential 55 dB(A) 50 dB(A) 75 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Residential portions
of mixed-use
60 dB(A) 50 dB(A) 80 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Commercial 65 dB(A) 60 dB(A) 85 dB(A) 80 dB(A)
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Industrial or
manufacturing 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A) 90 dB(A) 90 dB(A)
Source: City of Gardena, Gardena Municipal Code Section 8.36.040.
GMC Section 8.36.050 Interior Noise Limits. Stationary noise sources will comply with the following interior noise limits shown in Table 2: Interior Noise Limits.
Table 2: Interior Noise Limits
Type of Land Use
15-Minute Average Noise Level (Leq) Maximum Noise Level (Lmax) 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Residential 45 dB(A) 40 dB(A) 65 dB(A) 60 dB(A)
Residential portions
of mixed-use
45 dB(A) 40 dB(A) 70 dB(A) 60 dB(A)
Source: City of Gardena, Gardena Municipal Code Section 8.36.050.
It is noted that GMC Section 8.36.040 and Section 8.36.050 state that should the measured ambient noise level exceed the standards in Table 1 and Table 2, the allowable noise exposure standard shall be the ambient noise level. Further, GMC Section 8.36.080 establishes limited hours of construction activities. GMC Section 8.36.080 states that the aforementioned noise restrictions do not apply to noise associated with construction, repair, remodeling, grading or demolition of any real property, provided said activities do not take place between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday or any time on Sunday or a federal holiday.
Existing Setting
Mobile noise sources, especially cars and trucks, are the most common and significant noise sources in most communities. Other noise sources are the various land uses (i.e., residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational and parks activities) throughout the City that generate stationary‐source noise. The existing mobile noise sources in the project area are generated by motor vehicles traveling on Western Avenue and 132nd Street. The primary stationary noise sources in the project area are those associated with industrial operations bordering the project site, and the single-family residential uses to the west on Manhattan Place. Such noise sources include the use of mechanical equipment (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [HVAC] equipment), idling vehicles, music playing, dogs barking, and people talking. The noise associated with these sources may represent a single-event noise occurrence or short-term noise.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030
4.0 NOISE IMPACTS
Construction Noise
Construction noise typically occurs intermittently and varies depending on the nature or phase of construction (e.g., land clearing, grading, excavation, paving). Noise generated by construction equipment, including earth movers, material handlers, and portable generators, can reach high levels. During construction, exterior noise levels could affect sensitive receptors near the construction site.
Construction activities would include demolition, site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. Such activities may require graders, dozers, and tractors during site preparation and grading; cranes, forklifts, generators, tractors, and welders during building construction; pavers, rollers, mixers, tractors, and paving equipment during paving; and air compressors during architectural coating. Typical operating cycles for these types of construction equipment may involve 1 or 2 minutes of full power operation followed by 3 to 4 minutes at lower power settings. Other primary sources of acoustical disturbance would be random incidents, which would last less than one minute (such as dropping large pieces of equipment or the hydraulic movement of machinery lifts). Noise generated by construction equipment, including earth movers, material handlers, and portable generators, can reach high levels. Typical noise levels associated with individual construction equipment are listed in Table 3: Typical Construction Noise Levels.
Table 3: Typical Construction Noise Levels
Equipment
Typical Noise Level (dBA) at 50
Feet from Source
Typical Noise Level (dBA) at
100 Feet from Source1
Air Compressor 80 74
Backhoe 80 74
Compactor 82 76
Concrete Mixer 85 79
Concrete Pump 82 76
Concrete Vibrator 76 70
Crane, Mobile 83 77
Dozer 85 79
Generator 82 76
Grader 85 79
Jack Hammer 88 82
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Table 3: Typical Construction Noise Levels
Equipment
Typical Noise Level (dBA) at 50
Feet from Source
Typical Noise Level (dBA) at
100 Feet from Source1
Loader 80 74
Paver 85 79
Pneumatic Tool 85 79
Pump 77 71
Roller 85 79
Saw 76 70
Shovel 82 76
Truck 84 78
1. Calculated using the inverse square law formula for sound attenuation: dBA2 = dBA1+20Log(d1/d2) Where: dBA2 = estimated noise level at receptor; dBA1 = reference noise level; d1 = reference distance; d2 = receptor location distance.
Source: Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, September 2018.
GMC Section 8.36.080(G) indicates that noise associated with construction activity is considered exempt from noise regulations provided a permit has been obtained from the City as required, and construction activities do not take place between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays, or at any time on Sunday or a federal holiday. The City does not administer noise level standards for construction activities. However, this analysis conservatively uses the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) threshold of 80 dBA (8-hour Leq) for residential uses and 90 dBA (8-hour Leq) for industrial uses to evaluate construction noise impacts. 1 Following FTA’s methodology for quantitative construction noise assessments, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA’s) Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM) was used to predict construction noise at the nearest receptors (i.e., residential uses to the west and industrial uses to the north, south, east, and west) consistent with the methodologies in the FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual (September 2018) (FTA Noise and Vibration Manual). Table 4: Project Construction Noise Levels shows the estimated exterior construction noise levels at the nearest sensitive receptors. 1 Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, Table 7-2, Page 179, September 2018.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Table 4: Project Construction Noise Levels
Construction
Phase
Receptor Location Worst-Case
Modeled
Exterior Noise
Level (dBA Leq)
Noise
Threshold
(dBA Leq)
2 Land Use Direction Exceeded?
Distance
(feet) 1
Demolition
Residential West 430 64.9 80 No
Industrial East 72 80.4 90 No
Site
Preparation
Residential West 430 63.3 80 No
Industrial East 72 78.9 90 No
Grading
Residential West 430 63.7 80 No
Industrial East 72 79.2 90 No
Building
Construction
Residential West 430 62.7 80 No
Industrial East 72 77.6 90 No
Paving
Residential West 430 64.4 80 No
Industrial East 72 79.9 90 No
Architectural
Coating
Residential West 430 55.0 80 No
Industrial East 72 70.5 90 No
1. Per the methodology described in the FTA Noise and Vibration Manual (September 2018), distances are measured from the property line of the nearest receptors to the center of the project construction site.
2. The City does not have a quantitative noise threshold for construction. Therefore, the construction noise thresholds from the FTA Noise and Vibration Manual (September 2018) are conservatively used for this analysis.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Roadway Construction Noise Model, 2006. Refer to Appendix A: RCNM Modeling Results for noise modeling results.
Following FTA methodology, when calculating construction noise, all equipment is assumed to operate at the center of the project site because equipment would operate throughout the site and not at a fixed location for extended periods of time. Therefore, the distances used in the RCNM model were 430 feet for the nearest residential uses to the west and 72 feet for the nearest non-residential (i.e., industrial) uses to the east.
As indicated in Table 4, project construction noise would not exceed the FTA noise threshold for residential and non-residential uses. In addition, although construction noise levels may exceed the existing ambient levels in the area (see Table 1), construction would be temporary and would not result in a permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the area. Project construction would also be prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays, or at any time on Sunday or a federal holiday in compliance with GMC Section 8.36.080(G). Therefore, the project’s construction noise levels would result in a less than significant impact.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Operational Noise – Stationary Sources
The project would create new sources of noise in the area. The primary noise sources associated with the project that could potentially impact sensitive uses include mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioners, etc.), outdoor amenity/recreational areas, the parking structure and ground level parking spaces south of the parking structure (i.e., car door slamming, car radios, people talking, engine start-up, and car pass-by), dogs barking, and offsite traffic noise.
Mechanical Equipment. Potential stationary noise sources related to long-term project operations would include mechanical equipment (HVAC units and automated parking structure mechanisms). The nearest noise sensitive receptors to the project site are the singlefamily residences located approximately 225 feet to the west of the nearest proposed HVAC equipment. HVAC equipment typically generates noise levels of approximately 52 dBA at 50 feet from the source.
2 Noise has a decay rate due to distance attenuation, which is calculated based on the Inverse Square Law of sound propagation. Based upon the Inverse Square Law, sound levels decrease by 6 dBA for each doubling of distance from the source. As a result, HVAC equipment noise would attenuate to 38.9 dBA at the property line of the residences located approximately 225 feet from on-site mechanical equipment and would not exceed the City’s most stringent exterior and interior standards of 50 dBA Leq and 40 dBA Leq, 3 respectively, for residential uses. Therefore, the project’s HVAC equipment noise levels would result in a less than significant impact. See the Parking Areas section below for a discussion concerning the noise level of the mechanisms used in the automated parking structure.
Outdoor Amenity and Recreational Areas. The proposed project would include a groundlevel pool and courtyard area in the eastern portion of the project site, and common deck areas on the third and fourth floors. These areas could be accessed by groups of people intermittently for various occasions (e.g., birthday parties, barbecues, and other social gatherings, etc.). Noise generated by groups of people (i.e., crowds) is dependent on several factors including vocal effort, impulsiveness, and the random orientation of the crowd members. Crowd noise is estimated at 60 dBA at one meter (3.28 feet) away for raised normal speaking.4 This noise level would have a +5 dBA adjustment for the impulsiveness of the noise source, and a -3 dBA adjustment for the random orientation of the crowd members.5 2 Elliott H. Berger, Rick Neitzel, and Cynthia A. Kladden, Noise Navigator Sound Level Database with Over 1700 Measurement Values, June 26, 2015.
3 Assuming an exterior-to-interior noise reduction of 25 dBA (HUD Noise Guidebook, 2009). 4 M.J. Hayne, et al, Prediction of Crowd Noise, Acoustics, November 2006. 5 Ibid.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Therefore, crowd noise would be approximately 62 dBA at one meter from the source.
Based on distance attenuation, crowd noise would be approximately 20.6 dBA at the property line of the closest sensitive receptors (i.e., single-family residences located approximately 385 feet from the nearest common deck area), which would not exceed the City’s most stringent exterior and interior standards of 50 dBA Leq and 40 dBA Leq, 6 respectively, for residential
uses. Therefore, the project’s outdoor amenity and recreational area noise levels would result in a less than significant impact.
Parking Areas. The project would include a freestanding six-level, 114 car automated parking structure in the northern portion of the project site, and 8 covered parking spaces (6 standard and 2 compact) to the south of the automated parking structure. The noise level of the mechanisms used in the automated parking structure would be approximately 52 dBA at 6.0 feet from the source.
7 The nearest off-site residential uses would be located approximately 390 feet from the automated parking structure. At this distance, noise levels from the automated parking structure mechanisms would be approximately 15.7 dBA at the property line of the closest sensitive receptors, which is inaudible and well below the City’s exterior or interior noise standards of 50 dBA Leq and 40 dBA Leq,
8 respectively, for residential uses.
Therefore, the noise levels from the project’s automated parking structure mechanisms would result in a less than significant impact.
Noise levels from the traffic associated with parking lots is typically not of sufficient volume to exceed community noise standards due to the instantaneous nature and infrequent activity in parking lots. However, the maximum sound levels generated by a car door slamming, engine starting up, and car pass-bys range from 53 to 61 dBA9 and may be an annoyance to adjacent noise-sensitive receptors. Based on the inverse square law of sound propagation, exterior parking lot noise levels would range from approximately 34.9 dBA to 42.9 dBA at the property line of the closest residences to the west of the site. As such, noise levels from parking lot activities would not exceed the City’s most stringent exterior and interior standards of 50 dBA Leq and 40 dBA Leq,
10 respectively, for residential uses. It is also noted that parking lot noise is currently generated at the adjacent industrial uses bordering the project site under existing conditions. In addition, parking, driveway, and noise from on-site vehicle circulation would be consistent with existing noise in the vicinity and would be partially masked by background 6 Assuming an exterior-to-interior noise reduction of 25 dBA (HUD Noise Guidebook, 2009). 7 Automated Robotic Parking, Parking System FAQ’s, http://www.automatedroboticparking.com/frequently-askedquestions/, accessed November 17, 2021. 8 Assuming an exterior-to-interior noise reduction of 25 dBA (HUD Noise Guidebook, 2009). 9 Kariel, H. G., Noise in Rural Recreational Environments, Canadian Acoustics 19(5), 3-10, 1991. 10 Assuming an exterior-to-interior noise reduction of 25 dBA (HUD Noise Guidebook, 2009).
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 traffic noise from motor vehicles traveling along Western Avenue and West 132nd Street.
Therefore, the project’s parking lot noise levels would result in a less than significant impact.
Dog Run Noise. The project would include a dog run in the northwestern corner of the site along Western Avenue. The noise level from residents’ dogs barking is approximately 60 dBA at 50 feet.11 The nearest noise-sensitive receptors (single-family residences) would be approximately 370 feet from the proposed dog run area. At this distance, noise levels from the dog run would be approximately 42.6 dBA from the property line of the nearest sensitive receptors and would not exceed the City’s most stringent exterior and interior standards of 50 dBA Leq and 40 dBA Leq,
12 respectively, for residential uses. In addition, noise from the dog run area would be partially masked by background traffic noise from motor vehicles traveling along Western Avenue to the west of the project site. Therefore, the project’s dog run noise levels would result in a less than significant impact.
Operational Noise – Mobile Sources
Project implementation would result in reduced traffic trips in the project area roadways.
According to the Summary of Project Trip Generation – Western SRO Apartments Project (Kimley-Horn, 2021) (Traffic Analysis), the project would result in 658 daily trips with 43 a.m. peak hour trips and 53 p.m. peak hour trips, and a net trip reduction of 1,054 trips compared to the existing uses. In general, a 3‐dBA increase in traffic noise is barely perceptible to people, while a 5‐dBA increase is readily noticeable. Traffic volumes on area roadways would have to approximately double for the resulting traffic noise levels to generate a barely perceptible 3‐dBA increase.13 Due to the project’s lower trip generation than the existing use, the project would not result in a doubling of existing traffic volumes, and thus, would not increase traffic noise on area roadways. Therefore, the project’s traffic noise levels would result in a less than significant impact.
5.0 VIBRATION IMPACTS
Increases in ground-borne vibration levels attributable to the proposed project would be primarily associated with short-term construction-related activities. Once operational, the project would not be a source of ground-borne vibration. 11 Elliott H. Berger, Rick Neitzel, and Cynthia A. Kladden, Noise Navigator Sound Level Database with Over 1700 Measurement Values, June 26, 2015.
12 Assuming an exterior-to-interior noise reduction of 25 dBA (HUD Noise Guidebook, 2009). 13 According to the California Department of Transportation, Technical Noise Supplement to Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol (September 2013), it takes a doubling of traffic to create a noticeable (i.e., 3 dBA) noise increase.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Construction Vibration
Construction on the project site could result in varying degrees of temporary ground-borne vibration, depending on the specific construction equipment used and the operations involved.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published standard vibration velocities for construction equipment operations. In general, the FTA architectural damage criterion for continuous vibrations (i.e., 0.2 in/sec) appears to be conservative. The types of construction vibration impacts include human annoyance and building damage. Human annoyance occurs when construction vibration rises significantly above the threshold of human perception for extended periods of time. Building damage can be cosmetic or structural. Ordinary buildings that are not particularly fragile would not experience any cosmetic damage (e.g., plaster cracks) at distances beyond 30 feet. This distance can vary substantially depending on the soil composition and underground geological layer between vibration source and receiver. In addition, not all buildings respond similarly to vibration generated by construction equipment.
For example, for a building that is constructed with reinforced concrete with no plaster, the FTA guidelines show that a vibration level of up to 0.20 in/sec is considered safe and would not result in any construction vibration damage. This analysis uses the FTA architectural damage criterion for continuous vibrations at non-engineered timber and masonry buildings of 0.2 inch-per-second peak particle velocity (PPV) and human annoyance criterion of 0.4 inch-per-second PPV in accordance with Caltrans guidance14 to evaluate potential construction vibration impacts.
Table 5: Typical Construction Equipment Vibration Levels, lists vibration levels at 25 feet for typical construction equipment. The nearest off-site building/structure is the industrial building located approximately 25 feet to the north of project construction activities.
Groundborne vibration generated by construction equipment spreads through the ground and diminishes in magnitude with increases in distance. As indicated in Table 5, based on FTA data, vibration velocities from typical heavy construction equipment operations that would be used during project construction range from 0.003 to 0.089 in/sec PPV at 25 feet from the activity source.
Table 5: Typical Construction Equipment Vibration Levels Equipment
Peak Particle Velocity
at 25 Feet (in/sec)
Large Bulldozer 0.089
Caisson Drilling 0.089
14 California Department of Transportation, Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, Table 20, September 2013.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Loaded Trucks 0.076
Rock Breaker 0.059
Jackhammer 0.035
Small Bulldozer/Tractors 0.003
Source: Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, 2018.
As shown in Table 5, at 25 feet the vibration velocities from construction equipment would be a maximum of 0.089 in/sec PPV, which is below the FTA’s 0.20 in/sec PPV threshold for building damage and Caltrans’ 0.4 in/sec PPV threshold for human annoyance. It is also acknowledged that construction activities would occur throughout the project site and would not be concentrated at the point closest to the nearest off-site structures. Therefore, the project’s construction vibration levels would result in a less than significant impact.
Operational Vibration
Once operational, the proposed project would not include vibration-generating uses or operations. Therefore, the project would result in no impact concerning operational vibration.
6.0 CONCLUSION
As is evidenced by the discussions presented above, the project’s short-term construction and long-term operational noise and vibration impacts would be less than significant. No mitigation measure is required. Therefore, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d), the project would not result in any significant effects relating to noise.
Appendix A
RCNM Modeling Results
Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date: 10/21/2021
Case Description: Demolition
**** Receptor #1 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Residential - W Residential 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Concrete Saw No 20 89.6 430.0 0.0
Excavator No 40 80.7 430.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Concrete Saw 70.9 63.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Excavator 62.0 58.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 70.9 64.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
**** Receptor #2 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Industrial - N Industrial 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Concrete Saw No 20 89.6 72.0 0.0
Excavator No 40 80.7 72.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Concrete Saw 86.4 79.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Excavator 77.5 73.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 86.4 80.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date: 10/21/2021
Case Description: Site Prep
**** Receptor #1 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Residential - W Residential 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Dozer No 40 81.7 430.0 0.0
Tractor No 40 84.0 430.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Dozer 63.0 59.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tractor 65.3 61.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 65.3 63.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
**** Receptor #2 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Industrial - N Industrial 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Dozer No 40 81.7 72.0 0.0
Tractor No 40 84.0 72.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Dozer 78.5 74.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tractor 80.8 76.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 80.8 78.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date: 10/21/2021
Case Description: Grading
**** Receptor #1 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Residential - W Residential 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Grader No 40 85.0 430.0 0.0
Excavator No 40 80.7 430.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Grader 66.3 62.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Excavator 62.0 58.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 66.3 63.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
**** Receptor #2 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Industrial - N Industrial 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Grader No 40 85.0 72.0 0.0
Excavator No 40 80.7 72.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Grader 81.8 77.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Excavator 77.5 73.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 81.8 79.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date: 10/21/2021
Case Description: Building Construction
**** Receptor #1 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Residential - W Residential 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Crane No 16 80.6 430.0 0.0
Tractor No 40 84.0 430.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Crane 61.9 53.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tractor 65.3 61.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 65.3 62.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
**** Receptor #2 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Industrial - N Industrial 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Crane No 16 80.6 72.0 0.0
Tractor No 40 84.0 72.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Crane 77.4 69.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tractor 80.8 76.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 80.8 77.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date: 10/21/2021
Case Description: Paving
**** Receptor #1 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Residential - W Residential 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Paver No 50 77.2 430.0 0.0
Pavement Scarafier No 20 89.5 430.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Paver 58.5 55.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Pavement Scarafier 70.8 63.8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 70.8 64.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
**** Receptor #2 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Industrial - N Industrial 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Paver No 50 77.2 72.0 0.0
Pavement Scarafier No 20 89.5 72.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Paver 74.1 71.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Pavement Scarafier 86.3 79.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 86.3 79.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date: 10/21/2021
Case Description: Architectural Coating
**** Receptor #1 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Residential - W Residential 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Compressor (air) No 40 77.7 430.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Compressor (air) 59.0 55.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 59.0 55.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
**** Receptor #2 ****
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
----------- -------- ------- ------- -----
Industrial - N Industrial 1.0 1.0 1.0
Equipment
---------
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Usage Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device (%) (dBA) (dBA) (feet) (dBA)
----------- ------ ----- ----- ----- -------- --------- Compressor (air) No 40 77.7 72.0 0.0
Results
-------
Noise Limits (dBA)
Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA)
----------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
Calculated (dBA) Day Evening
Night Day Evening Night
---------------- -------------- -------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Equipment Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax
Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq Lmax Leq
---------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Compressor (air) 74.5 70.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 74.5 70.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
kimley-horn.com 1100 W Town and County Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
To: Amanda Acuna, Senior Planner, and Lisa Kranitz, Assistant City Attorney, City of Gardena
From: Rita Garcia, Project Manager, and Pranesh Tarikere, P.E. (TR 2728), Transportation Project Manager
Date: November 30, 2021
Subject: Western SRO Apartments Project, City of Gardena - Trip Generation and Vehicle Miles Traveled
1.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE
The purpose of this Technical Memorandum is to identify the trip generation and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) associated with the proposed Western SRO Apartments Project (project), located at 13126 Western Avenue in the City of Gardena (City), California. This Technical Memorandum has been prepared to support an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects). Specifically, this analysis addresses the project’s potential effects relating to traffic referenced in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d).
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Location
The proposed project site is located northeast of the West 132nd Street at Western Avenue intersection, at 13126 South Western Avenue in the northern portion of the City of Gardena, County of Los Angeles, California. The project location is shown in its regional setting on Attachment A. The assessor’s parcel number (APN) for the project site is APN 6102-006-013. The site is bordered by light-industrial uses; there are single-family residences to the west on Manhattan Place.
Regional access to the project site is provided via Interstate 105 (I-105) from the north and Interstate 110 (I-110) from the east. Local access to the site is provided via Western Avenue and 132nd Street. The project site is surrounded by light-industrial uses with singlefamily residential uses to the west, across Western Avenue.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W Town and County Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 Project Characteristics
The project site is designated as Industrial and zoned General Industrial (M-1). The project site is currently occupied with a convenience store (2,755 square feet) and autobody shop (9,981 square feet) with surface parking. The project proposes to demolish all on-site improvements and, in their place, construct a four-story, 121 unit single-room occupancy (SRO) residential development including 7 very low-income residential units. All units, including the very low-income units, would be 350 square feet. The project’s total proposed floor area is 54,461 square feet with a proposed building height maximum of 50 feet. Further, the project proposes to provide 20,115 square feet of open space, exceeding the City’s open space requirement of 10 square feet per unit. The project would provide 122 parking spaces, of which 114 spaces would be provided in a freestanding six-level automated parking structure, and 8 covered parking spaces (6 standard and 2 compact) would be provided to the south of the parking structure on the ground level. Additionally, 40 bicycle parking spaces in a stacked rack system would be provided. The proposed project’s site plan is shown on Attachment B.
3.0 TRAFFIC IMPACTS
A trip generation analysis has been conducted to determine the net traffic volume that would be generated by the proposed project. The project’s forecast trip generation was estimated using the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (10th Edition) trip rates for Multifamily Housing (Mid-Rise) (ITE Land Use 221). Trip credits for the existing land uses that would be displaced of Convenience Market (ITE Land Use 851) and Automobile Parts and Service Center (ITE Land Use 943) were applied to the project site.
The trip rates and estimated project trip generation are shown on Attachment C. After applying existing use trip credits for the displaced land uses, the project is estimated to generate approximately 1,054 less daily trips, including 108 less trips in the AM peak hour and 21 less trips in the PM peak hour, compared to existing conditions.
4.0 VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED ASSESSMENT
Senate Bill 743 (SB 743) was approved by the California legislature in September 2013.
SB 743 requires changes to CEQA, specifically directing the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to develop alternative metrics to the use of vehicular “level of service” (LOS) for evaluating transportation projects. OPR has prepared a technical advisory (“OPR Technical Advisory”) for evaluating transportation impacts in CEQA and has
kimley-horn.com 1100 W Town and County Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030 recommended that VMT replace LOS as the primary measure of transportation impacts.
The Natural Resources Agency has adopted updates to State CEQA Guidelines to incorporate SB 743 that requires use of VMT for purposes of determining a significant transportation impact under CEQA. As of July 1, 2020, a VMT-based metric is used to evaluate transportation impacts under CEQA.
OPR Technical Advisory suggests that a City may screen out VMT impacts using project size, maps, transit availability, and provision of affordable housing to quickly identify when a project would be expected to cause a less than significant impact without conducting a detailed study. The City of Gardena SB 743 Implementation Transportation Analysis Updates (June 2020) provides guidance on appropriate screening thresholds that can be used to identify when a proposed land use project is anticipated to result in a less than significant impact without conducting a more detailed level analysis.
Screening thresholds consist of the following:
1. Project Type Screening;
2. Low VMT Area Screening; and
3. Transit Proximity Screening.
A land use project is required to meet only one of the above screening thresholds to be presumed to result in a less than significant impact under CEQA pursuant to SB 743. The Low VMT Area Screening threshold has been used for the project, as discussed below.
Low VMT Area Screening
As described in the City Guidelines, residential and office projects located within a low VMT generating area may be presumed to have a less than significant impact absent substantial evidence to the contrary.
Low VMT areas for residential projects are defined as TAZs that generate VMT on a per capita basis that are at least 15% lower than the regional average. Attachment D illustrates the project is located in a TAZ that has VMT at least 15% lower than the regional average. Further, the project is expected to generate fewer net new daily trips than the existing uses. Therefore, the project may be presumed to have a less than significant VMT impact.
kimley-horn.com 1100 W Town and County Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714 939 1030
5.0 CONCLUSION
As is evidenced by the discussions presented above, the project would generate fewer trips than the existing uses, resulting in a less than significant traffic impact concerning VMT, based on Low VMT Area screening. Therefore, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332(d), the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic.
Project Site
ATTACHMENT C
SUMMARY OF PROJECT TRIP GENERATION
WESTERN SRO APARTMENTS PROJECT
Trip Generation Rates 1
ITE AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Land Use Code Unit Daily In Out Total In Out Total
Multifamily Housing (Mid-Rise) 221 DU 5.440 0.094 0.266 0.360 0.268 0.172 0.440 Convenience Market 851 KSF 762.280 31.270 31.270 62.540 25.046 24.064 49.110 Automobile Parts and Service Center 943 KSF 16.280 1.431 0.529 1.960 0.904 1.356 2.260 Trip Generation Estimates
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Land Use Quantity Unit Daily In Out Total In Out Total
Convenience Market 2.100 KSF 1,601 66 66 132 53 51 104
-53 0 0 0 -27 -26 -53
Automobile Parts and Service Center 10.080 KSF 164 14 5 19 9 14 23 1,712 80 71 151 35 39 74
Multifamily Housing (Mid-Rise) 121 DU 658 11 32 43 32 21 53 658 11 32 43 32 21 53
-1,054 -69 -39 -108 -3 -18 -21
1 Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition 2 Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Handbook, 3rd Edition Existing Use
Proposed Use
Pass-by Trips (51% PM) 2
Total Existing Trips
Total Proposed Project Trips
Net Difference (Proposed Minus Existing)
Western SRO Apartments Project
Trip Generation and VMT Memodrandum
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
September 2021
Project Site
December 16, 2021
Rita Garcia
Project Manager
Kimley-Horn
1100 West Town and Country Road, Suite 700
Orange, California 92868
Subject: Preliminary Results for a Cultural Resources Assessment of the SRO Apartments Project, Gardena, Los Angeles County, California (BCR Consulting Project No. KIM2120)
Dear Rita:
BCR Consulting LLC (BCR Consulting) is presenting you with the following preliminary results for a Cultural Resources Assessment of the SRO Apartments Project (Project) located in the City of Gardena (City), Los Angeles County, California. Final results will be submitted upon receipt of the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) records search results.
Research
Although the SCCIC records search results have not been completed, BCR Consulting has completed land-use history research for the Project site. The property comprises two historic period buildings that require evaluation for California Register of Historical Resources listing eligibility. Assessor records show that Building 1 comprises a 2,100 square foot convenience store building constructed in 1965 and located at 13126 Western Avenue. The site was originally occupied by Arnold's Dairy, and eventually by other convenience stores. It has not been associated with any important events or individuals. Building 2 is a 10,080 square foot industrial building constructed in 1976 and located at 13130 Western Avenue, southeast of Building 1. It was originally occupied by a wholesale hardware business and currently by J & D Towing Auto Body Repair and Auto Sales. Building 2 has not been associated with any important events or individuals.
Field Survey
BCR Consulting Staff Historian George Brentner, B.A. visited the Project site on October 20, 2021. The entire Project site is paved, therefore, there is no potential to identify archaeological resources. The two historic-period buildings are in place as indicated above. Digital photographs (context and detail views) have been taken of each building, and they have been described in field notes. Building 1 is a wood-frame convenience store with side-gable roof. It is in fair condition, and no alterations were visible. Building 2 is constructed of brick and has a flat roof. The facade is partially shaded by a tile-roof awning and is accessed by two glass and aluminum doors located above a raised entry. The building contains three truck loading docks. It isin good condition, and no alterations were visible. Neither of the two buildings exhibit any important or interesting architectural features.
Report and Department of Park and Recreation Forms
The Cultural Resources Report and Department of Park and Recreation (DPR) 523 Forms are being prepared. However, these cannot be finalized until the SCCIC records search results are received. Based on the known information, as summarized above, neither of the two historic-period buildings that occupy the subject property appear to be significant under CEQA. As such, development constraints and mitigations related to cultural resources are not anticipated.
Paleontological Overview
The geologic units underlying the Project area are mapped as Quaternary alluvium dating to the Pliocene-Holocene, which is potentially fossiliferous. Quaternary alluvial units are considered to be of high paleontological sensitivity. The Western Science Center does not have localities within the Project area, but does have numerous localities within similarly mapped alluvial sediments throughout the region. Pleistocene alluvial deposits in southern California are well documented and known to contain abundant fossil resources including those associated with Columbian mammoth (Mammuthus columbi), Pacific mastodon (Mammut pacificus), sabertooth cat (Smilodon fatalis), ancient horse (Equus sp.), and many other Pleistocene megafauna. Any fossils recovered from the Project area would be scientifically significant. Excavation activity associated with development of the area has the potential to impact the paleontologically sensitive Quaternary alluvial units and the Western Science Center recommends that a paleontological resource mitigation plan be put in place to monitor, salvage, and curate any recovered fossils associated with the current study area.
Sacred Lands File Search
The Sacred Lands File search results with the Native American Heritage Commission were negative.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this proposed scope of work, please contact me at 909-525-7078 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
BCR Consulting LLC
David Brunzell, M.A./RPA
Principal Investigator/Archaeologist
Attachment A: Photos
Photo 1: Convenience Store at 13126 Western Avenue
Photo 2: Industrial Building at 13130 Western Avenue
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No.12.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: March 22, 2022
AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6570, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW #5-21, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #5-21, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #6-21 TO DEVELOP A 121-UNIT
SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, WITH SEVEN VERY LOW INCOME UNITS, AND TWO, SIX-TIER AUTOMATED PARKING STRUCTURES ON A ONEACRE PROPERTY IN THE M-1 (INDUSTRIAL) ZONE WITH, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR A CLASS 32 IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: West Realty Group, Inc., Lee Johnson
LOCATION: 13126 South Western Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing
2. Receive testimony from the Public; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 6570, Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission approving Site Plan Review #5-21, Conditional Use Permit #5-21, and Conditional Use Permit #6-21 to develop a 121-unit single room occupancy housing development and directing staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
BACKGROUND
On July 30, 2021, the applicant West Realty Group, Inc., represented by Lee Johnson, submitted an application for a site plan review and conditional use permit to construct the 121- unit single room occupancy (SRO) housing development, including seven affordable units, with two automated parking structures, on the property at 13126 S. Western Avenue. The subject property is a one-acre lot with a 2,100-square-foot (sf) convenience store and a 10,080-sf industrial building for an automobile repair facility. The property is located towards the northern end of the City at the northeast corner of Western Avenue and West 132nd Street, and is zoned Industrial (M-1).
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
On February 15, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on the project after which the Commission voted 5-0-0 to adopt Resolution No.
PC 4-22 approving the project and directing staff to file a notice of exemption.
On February 22, 2022, the project was called for review by Council Member Francis, and seconded by Mayor Cerda. At the same meeting Mayor Cerda stated she wanted to see the proposed color palette of the building, the landscape and lighting.
The Planning Commission’s staff report and resolutions of approval, are attached hereto to provide further detail on the project. This staff report is to provide guidance regarding the project’s color palette, landscape, and lighting.
Color Palette
The proposed structure is of contemporary architectural style. The proposed material includes sand acrylic stucco and a bright accent colors at the exterior wall, with a white decorative stucco frame along the elevations that front the public rights-of way. The balcony railings will be made out of prefinished corrugated metal. The plans proposed to the Planning Commission showed the accent colors on the proposed building being of a orange and yellow color. Since then the applicant has proposed three alternatives to the color pallet, as shown in the following figures:
Figure 1: First Alternative Color Palette
Figure 2: Second Alternative Color Palette
Figure 3: Third Alternative Color Palette
All three alternative palettes inlcude more muted, earth tone accent colors. The first is a light blue, the second is a light grey, and the last proposed option is a darker grey color.
The applicant is asking the City Council, with input from the public, which color palette which would be more suitable for the development and suitable with the surrounding areas.
These elevations are attached to the staff report along with the full set of architectual plans.
Landscape and Lighting
The building is setback ten feet from the property line and separated by a landscape buffer that includes various plants and shrubs. In the common outdoor courtyard, there are multiple trees of various sizes, as well as raised planters that help create a greener environment for the residents. The Project is conditioned to ensure that the landscape and irrigation plans comply with the State’s Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines, as adopted by the Gardena Municipal Code.
In regards to lighting, the Project is conditioned to submit a site lighting plan, with photometrics, for review and approval by the Building Official and the Director of Community Development prior to the issuance of building permits. The plan will need to ensure that all exterior lighting (i.e., parking areas, building areas, and entries) will employ illumination in a manner that meets the approval of the Building Official and the Director of Community Development. Additionally, all light fixtures shall be designed and located in a manner that does not allow spillover onto adjacent properties.
Submitted by: ______________ Date:____________________
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Architectual Plans
Attachment B – Planning Commission packet dated February 15, 2022 Attachment C - Resolution No. 6570 with Exhibits
• Exhibit A – Conditions of Approval
• Exhibit B – Management Plan
Amanda Acuna, Senior Planner 3/17/2022
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF GARDENA
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW #5-21;
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #5-21; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #6-21
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GC 1. The applicant accepts all of the conditions of approval set forth in this document and shall sign the acknowledgement.
GC 2. Applicant shall comply with all applicable written policies, resolutions, ordinances, and laws in effect at time of approval, or at time of permit applications. These conditions of approval shall supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, and dimensions which may be shown on the project development plans.
GC 3. The approved resolution, including these conditions contained herein and the signed acknowledgement of acceptance, shall be copied in their entirety and placed directly onto a separate plan sheet behind the cover sheet of the development plans prior to building plan check submittal. Said copies shall be included in all development plan submittals, including revisions and the final working drawings.
GC 4. The site layout and physical appearance of the courts and existing structure shall be in accordance with the plans presented to and approved by the City Council on April 12, 2022, and modified by these conditions of approval. Minor modifications or alterations to the design, style, colors, and materials shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
Substantial modifications will require review and approval by the Planning Commission.
GC 5. The applicant shall reimburse the City for all attorney’s fees spent in processing the project application, including review of all documents required by these conditions of approval prior to issuance of a final building permit.
GC 6. Applicant/developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees), injuries, or liability against the City or its agents, officers, or employees arising out of the City’s approval of Site Plan Review #5-21, Conditional Use Permit #5-21, and Conditional Use Permit #6-21. The City shall promptly notify the applicant/developer of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant/developer of any claim, action, or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant/developer shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. Although the applicant/developer is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any action with the attorneys of its RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
own choosing, but such participation shall not relieve the applicant/developer of any obligation under this condition, including the payment of attorney’s fees.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
SPR1. Site Plan Review #5-21 shall be utilized within a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of approval unless an extension is granted in accordance with Section 18.46.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code. Utilization shall mean the issuance of building permits.
SPR2. The blue accent color as shown to the City Council on April 12, 2022, shall be the accent color provided on all elevations of the building. This shall be shown on the construction plans before issuance of building permits.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
CUP1. Conditional Use Permit #5-21 shall be utilized within a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of approval unless an extension is granted in accordance with Section 18.46.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code. Utilization shall mean the issuance of a building permit.
CUP2. Conditional Use Permit #6-21 shall be utilized within a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of approval unless an extension is granted in accordance with Section 18.46.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code. Utilization shall mean the issuance of a building permit.
CUP3. In the event noise, lighting or traffic nuisances or other public safety issues are brought to the attention of the City, the Community Development Director may impose further conditions or restrictions on the site operations to ensure land use compatibility.
CUP4. All motorized equipment used in construction shall be equipped with functioning mufflers as mandated by the State.
CUP5. The applicant shall install a soil vapor mitigation system in accordance with the Phase II report that was completed for the property, dated July 13, 2021, to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Official.
PLANNING
PL1. The applicant/developer shall submit for review and approval detailed landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect to the Director of Community Development or designee and the Director of Public Works that is consistent with the State’s Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines.
At a minimum, tree size shall be 24-inch box and shrubs shall be five (5) gallon RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
size. Metal cages, painted green, shall be used to protect irrigation check valves and controllers. All above ground piping, such as double detector check valves, shall not be placed in front setbacks and shall be screened with landscaping and painted green. Protective bollards shall be of a decorative type and/or painted green where appropriate.
PL2. The management office shall maintain landscaping in a healthy and well-kept manner at all times. All landscape areas shall be provided with automatic irrigation. Dead or damaged landscape material and vegetation shall be replaced immediately. The irrigation system shall be maintained at all times.
Trees shall be permitted to grow to their maximum height.
PL3. Colors and materials as shown on the development plans as presented to the City Council April 12, 2022, and as modified by these conditions, are approved.
Deviation from colors and materials shall not be made unless approved by the Community Development Director.
PL4. The Applicant/developer shall maintain the property in a clean and orderly condition at all times and remove any graffiti from the site within 48 hours of its discovery in matching colors to the underlying surfaces.
PL5. Any signage shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 18.58 of the Gardena Municipal Code.
PL6. Decorative and colored concrete shall be provided at vehicular entrances along Western Avenue to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
PL7. The Applicant/developer shall place all mailboxes in accordance with U.S.
Postal Regulations, as reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development and the Gardena Postmaster prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
PL8. The Applicant/developer shall submit a site lighting plan, with photometrics, for review and approval by the Building Official and the Director of Community Development prior to the issuance of building permits. The plan shall ensure that all exterior lighting (i.e., parking areas, building areas, and entries) shall employ illumination in a manner that meets the approval of the Building Official and the Director of Community Development. All light fixtures shall be designed and located in a manner that does not allow spillover onto adjacent properties.
PL9. The project shall comply with the City’s Noise Ordinance (Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 and specifically Section 8.36.050, interior noise standards).
If the project cannot comply with the Noise Ordinance the applicant shall provide an acoustical analysis which shall be submitted to the Gardena Building RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
Division for review and approval in conjunction with the building permit application review.
PL10. The applicant shall be required to enter into an agreement for affordable housing as approved by City Attorney Office in conformance with State Density Law.
BUILDING & SAFETY
BS1. The applicant/developer shall comply with all applicable portions of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) in effect at the time of permit application.
BS2. The applicant/developer shall comply with all conditions set forth by other departments and agencies, including but not limited to: Gardena Planning, Gardena Public Works, Los Angeles County Public Works, and Los Angeles County Fire Department.
BS3. The applicant/developer shall comply with the latest adopted Los Angeles County Fire Code and Fire Department requirements, as applicable.
BS4. All structures shall have fire protection via a sprinkler system under a NFPA 13R system.
BS5. The applicant/developer shall obtain separate County of Los Angeles Public Health Environmental Health approvals.
BS6. The Applicant/developer shall obtain separate County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Environmental Programs Division approvals.
BS7. The Applicant/developer shall provide storm water management plan study prepared by a qualified engineer acceptable to the Building Official and the Engineering Division. These plans shall incorporate Low Impact Development Plan (LID) mitigation measures.
BS8. The Applicant/developer shall demonstrate that coverages has been obtained under California’s General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the subsequent notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number or other proof of filing shall be provided to the Chief Building Official and the City Engineer. Projects subject to this requirement shall prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A copy of the SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available for review on request. Best Management Practices shall be used during construction to prevent construction materials and soil from entering the storm drain.
BS9. The applicant shall provide a complete hydrology and hydraulic study prepared by a qualified engineer, and comply with the recommendations of the engineer, RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
BS10. The applicant shall submit a Final Geotechnical Investigation for City review/approval and comply with its recommendations and any revisions deemed necessary by the City’s Building Official. The Gardena Building Services Division will review construction plans to verify compliance with standard engineering practices, the GMC/CBSC, and the Geotechnical Investigation’s recommendations.
BS11. If fossils or fossil bearing deposits are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within a 25-foot radius of the find shall halt and a professional vertebrate paleontologist (as defined by the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology) shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. The paleontologist shall have the authority to stop or divert construction, as necessary. Documentation and treatment of the discovery shall occur in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards. The significance of the find shall be evaluated pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines. If the discovery proves to be significant, before construction activities resume at the location of the find, additional work such as data recovery excavation may be warranted, as deemed necessary by the paleontologist.
BS12. Prior to demolition activities, an asbestos survey shall be conducted by an Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) certified building inspector to determine the presence or absence of asbestos containing-materials (ACMs).
The sampling method to be used shall be based on the statistical probability that construction materials similar in color and texture contain similar amounts of asbestos. In areas where the material appears to be homogeneous in color and texture over a wide area, bulk samples shall be collected at discrete locations from within these areas. In unique or nonhomogeneous areas, discrete samples of potential ACMs shall be collected. The survey shall identify the likelihood that asbestos is present in concentrations greater than 1 percent in construction materials. If ACMs are located, abatement of asbestos shall be completed prior to any activities that would disturb ACMs or create an airborne asbestos hazard.
Asbestos removal shall be performed by a State certified asbestos containment contractor in accordance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403. Common asbestos abatement techniques involve removal, encapsulation, or enclosure. The removal of asbestos is preferred when the material is in poor physical condition and there is sufficient space for the removal technique. The encapsulation of asbestos is preferred when the material has sufficient resistance to ripping, has a hard or sealed surface, or is difficult to reach. The enclosure of asbestos is to be applied when the material is in perfect physical condition, or if the material cannot be removed from the site for reasons of protection against fire, heat, or noise.
RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
BS13. If paint is separated from building materials (chemically or physically) during demolition of the structures, the paint waste shall be evaluated independently from the building material by a qualified Environmental Professional. A portable, field X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer shall be used to identify the locations of potential lead paint, and test accessible painted surfaces. The qualified Environmental Professional shall identify the likelihood that lead is present in concentrations greater than 1.0 milligrams per square centimeter (mg/cm2) in/on readily accessible painted surfaces of the buildings.
If lead-based paint is found, abatement shall be completed by a qualified Lead Specialist prior to any activities that would create lead dust or fume hazard.
Potential methods to reduce lead dust and waste during removal include wet scraping, wet planning, use of electric heat guns, chemical stripping, and use of local High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) exhaust systems. Lead-based paint removal and disposal shall be performed in accordance with California Code of Regulation Title 8, Section 1532.1, which specifies exposure limits, exposure monitoring and respiratory protection, and mandates good worker practices by workers exposed to lead. Contractors performing lead-based paint removal shall provide evidence of abatement activities to the City Engineer.
BS14. The applicant/developer submit a grading plan for review and to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. Grading shall be in substantial conformance with the proposed grading that is approved by the Planning Commission. Surety shall be posted to the satisfaction of the Building Official and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of grading within the project
BS15. The applicant/developer shall submit a Final Priority WQMP to the Building Division for review and approval. This plan shall be in conformance with all current NPDES requirements. The WQMP must implement Low Impact Development (LID) principles such that projects infiltrate, harvest, re-use, evaporation, or bio-treat storm water runoff. Sheet flowing storm-water, without filtering, is no longer acceptable.
BS16. The applicant/developer shall provide parking lot structural sections, which shall be based on recommendations of a soils engineer, to be approved by the City Engineer and Building Official.
BS17. The applicant/developer shall install new public fire hydrant(s) to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and City Engineer.
BS18. The applicant/developer shall prepare construction and demolition waste recycling plans for review and approval by the Building Division.
Applicant/developer shall enroll in the city’s waste diversion program.
BS19. Address shall be posted on the outside gate and on the curb per CA Building and Fire codes. The Applicant/developer shall apply for new addresses with the Community Development Department, prior to obtaining building permits.
PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING DIVISION
RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
PW1. All work in the public right of way shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard Plans and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, latest edition. This includes supplements thereto and City of Gardena Standard Drawings.
PW2. Before undertaking any Encroachment/Excavation within the public right of way, the owner must first obtain the applicable permit from the Public Works Engineering Division.
PW3. The project shall utilize the County’s benchmarks and any controlling survey monumentation (property lines, tract lines, street centerline, etc.) which are at risk of being destroyed or disturbed during the course of the project must be preserved in accordance with Section 8771(b) of the California Business and Professions Code (Professional Land Surveyors Act). Preconstruction field ties, along with the preparation and filling of the required Corner Records or Record of Survey with the County of Los Angeles, shall be accomplished by, or under the direction of, a licensed surveyor or civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying.
Copies of said records shall be furnished to the City Engineering for review and approval prior to issuance of any onsite or offsite construction permit. In addition, any monuments disturbed or destroyed by this project must be reset and post‐ construction Corner Records or Record of Survey filed with the County of Los Angeles. A copy of the recorded documents shall be submitted to the Engineering office for review and approval prior to issuance and/or finalizing any permits within the public right of way.
PW4. Prior to issuance of permits, all public improvements (if any) shall be guaranteed to be installed by the execution of an Agreement for Pubic Improvements secured by sufficient bond sureties or cash, complete indemnification form, Certification of Insurance (General Liability, Auto & Workers Compensation) naming City of Gardena as additional insured, contractor State License and City Business License.
PW5. All public improvements, studies, designs, plans, calculations and other requirements shall be installed, provided and supplied by the developer in accordance with City and State codes, policies and requirements at no cost to the City.
All work shall comply with City Standards and specifications and with the City of Gardena Municipal Codes and to be designed and signed by a registered Civil Engineer or other applicable professional license engineer(s).
PW6. The applicant shall remove and replace all sidewalk, curb & gutter, abandoned driveways, ADA ramps, street and traffic signages. All incidental improvements such as traffic markings, re‐painting existing curbs, curb drains, etc. shall also be included.
The applicant shall remove all three (3) existing trees along Western Ave. and replant with 24” box Bronze Loquat per the city’s standard tree planting detail.
RESO NO. 6570; SPR #5-21; CUP #5-21; CUP #6-21
April 12, 2022
Remove one (1) existing damage tree along 132nd Street and replant with 24” box Crape Myrtle per the city’s standard tree planting detail. All street tree(s) improvements to be coordinate with City Public Works Park’s Superintendent, Kevin Thomas (310.217.9657).
PW7. The applicant shall provide sewer capacity analysis for the proposed sewer main connection to be submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division for review. If determined that the existing connection and main line(s) are deficient or in poor condition, improvements to be imposed. Sewer fees will be based on type of facility. Industrial waste clearance may be required.
PW8. The applicant shall provide traffic control plans per WATCH (Work Area Traffic Control Handbook) and/or California MUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) per the latest standard pending proposed controls (permanent‐overnight or temporary). The temporary/permanent traffic control plans shall be prepared by, or under the direction of, a licensed civil engineer or other authorized to practice traffic engineering.
PW9. The applicant shall provide Street Improvement Plans showing all requirements and submit to Public Works Department for review and approval. Street Improvement Plan shall be stamped and signed by a Civil Engineer Registered in the state of California. An As‐built plan signed and stamped by the Engineer of Record shall be submitted to Public Works Department prior to finalizing and closing permit. Any deviations from the approved plan will require a submittal of plan revision for the City review and approval.
PW10. The applicant/developer is responsible for all applicable permit, plan check surety, and other incidental fees pertaining to the proposed project.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FD1. The applicant shall submit the plans to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for approval and shall comply with all applicable Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
SD1. The applicant shall pay a connection fee before a permit to connect to the sewer is issued. For more specific information regarding the connection fee application procedure and fees, please contact the Connection Fee Counter at (562) 908- 4288, extension 2727.
Lee Johnson, West Realty Group, Inc., certifies that he has read, understood, and agrees to the project conditions listed herein.
_______________________________________________ _______________ Lee Johnson Date
West Realty Group, Inc.
Management Plan for
The Western Ave. Apartment Communities
Located at: 13126 Western Ave. Gardena
Exhibit B
Western Apartments
2 Table of Contents
1.0 Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
1.1 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
1.2 Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Keys to Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3
2.0 Company Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3
2.1 Company Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Company Locations and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.0 Management Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Management Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2.1 Leasing Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2.2 Leasing Documents -Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2.2.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.2.2 Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2.2.3 Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.2.4 Addendums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.3 Leasing Timeframe / Vacancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Rental Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.0 Services/Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Leasing/Management Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.1 Rent Payment Conveniences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Disability Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 Business Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6 Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6.1 Gated Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6.2 Security Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6.3 Electronic Apartment Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7 Gym. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.0 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Website and Building Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Local and Southern California Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 National Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.4 Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Western Apartments
3 1.0 Executive Summary
The RFLA eFund I, LLC (which shall be referred to as RFLA) has been formed for the purpose of the development and management of 121 units within one apartment building located at 13126 Western Ave. in Gardena, CA. RFLA will be providing for apartments at marketrate rents. By being involved in each step of the way from development to rental, we at RFLA can ensure our customers that they are receiving the highest quality living. Will be providing high quality housing that offers both up-to-date technological amenities as well as state-of-the-art living conditions at affordable rental rates. At this time, the building will be referred to as "Western Ave. Apartments." Western Ave. Apartments will foster an atmosphere and a quality of life that is of the highest standards. Customer satisfaction, safety and an overall healthy working relationship are our main goals at RFLA.
1.1 Objectives
1. Provide reasonably priced rental housing units in an area with a lack of newly built affordable priced apartments.
1.2 Mission
Western Ave. Apartments will provide high-quality, comfortable rental apartments in Gardena. Our apartments will offer state-of-the-art architectural design and living conditions reflective of today's technology and a growing need for quality housing in the area. Our company is dedicated to a hassle-free living environment in which our tenants can enjoy all the benefits of safe, attractive, and inviting units. Unlike many other real estate companies that are solely concerned with turning profits, RFLA is to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction that is achievable. Tenant safety, happiness, and comfort are extremely important to our operations.
Western Ave. Apartments is being built to compliment the local area in three main aspects: design, usability, and functionality. The apartments are designed to be priced at market rent rates. Within the company, we have strived to work as a cohesive, harmonious unit focused on exemplifying our mission. Just as customer satisfaction is an intricate part of RFLA's success, so is employee satisfaction. That is why the founders of RFLA believe that employee satisfaction will make the company a success and will be the key to their longevity.
1.3 Keys to Success
1. Safe, quality housing that provides state-of-the-art amenities at competitive prices.
2. Maintaining open communication between RFLA and its residents to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and long lasting reputation within the community.
3. Experienced staff with professional leasing and management experience.
2.0 Company Summary
RFLA has been formed for the development and management of the apartments at 13126 Western Ave.
Primary experience and expertise has been in the development of high-quality, urban infill projects such as condos, apartments and mixed-use buildings. Its members have years of experience in all aspects of real estate.
Western Apartments
4 2.1 Company Ownership
RFLA has been created as a Limited Liability Corporation. It will be owned by its investors who are also the Developers of the project. Their intention is for long-term holding and managing of the Western Ave. Apartments.
2.2 Company Locations and Facilities
RFLA will lease and manage the apartments from a leasing office located within the building during business hours. This office will also be available for maintenance, janitorial and repair service staff during business hours and we expect to have a minimum of one live-in manager on the premises. For after-hours emergencies, we will have a 24-hour phone number to call in addition to the live-in manager.
3.0 Management Operations
Management of operations will focus on 4 main areas:
1. Leasing.
2. Maintenance and repair (including emergencies).
3. Accounting of all business operations.
4. Security of tenants and property.
3.1 Management Team
The management team will be mostly departmentalized. Employees are delegated tasks based upon their specialty. Initial staff will include members already integrated with RFLA as well as additional staff with appropriate experience. At RFLA, we prefer to hire staff rather than outsource to ensure that our customer service and quality of work remains consistent with RFLA's mission.
The initial expected staffing is as follows:
-2 full-time managers: Job responsibilities include managing operations, overseeing staff, overseeing advertising and accounting. Responsibilities may also include some after-hours emergency calls if needed. -2 part-time leasing agents: Job responsibilities will be leasing of the residential units. This includes follow-up on advertising, communications with prospective tenants, apartment showings, processing of paperwork and tenant move-ins.
-1 part-time maintenance technician: Job responsibilities will include all in-house maintenance and repair issues including after-hour emergency calls. Job responsibilities may also overlap with janitorial staff. -1 part-time janitorial personnel: Job responsibilities will include weekly cleaning and maintenance. Job responsibilities may overlap with the maintenance technician and may also include after-hours emergencies. -In addition to our regular staff, there may be occasion to use trained temp-staffing to fill in any gap or emergency that may arise.
3.2 Leasing
The leasing of the apartments will be performed in a manner that is professional, consistent with our customer service objectives and in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines. At RFLA, we have a vested interest
Western Apartments
5 in creating and maintaining a relationship with our residents. We want to provide great apartments with great customer service. This includes making the leasing process as hassle-free as possible.
3.2.1 Leasing Process
Western Ave. Apartments will be leased to market rate rental residents. The process for leasing an apartment will include the following steps:
1. An application must be completed to determine credit worthiness, income eligibility, and rental history. At RFLA, we are experienced in processing this type of information quickly and efficiently.
We also understand the importance of protecting an individual's privacy and personal information. Only limited authorized staff or auditors will have access to sensitive personal information of applicants and tenants.
2. After eligibility is approved and verified with the appropriate backup documents, we will sign a lease for the specific apartment to be rented. The minimum lease term shall be 30 days. At the time of lease signing we shall collect the first month's rent and an applicable security deposit.
3. If an applicant is denied based on credit or eligibility requirements they shall receive a written notice of such denial.
4. Once a lease is signed then the new tenant receives copies of the signed lease, rules and regulations, Gym rules and a packet of helpful information regarding the building and the local area.
Move in is scheduled for all new tenants so as not to conflict with other move-ins.
3.2.2 Leasing Documents
The leasing documents are generally composed of the following items:
1. Application
2. Lease
3. Rules and Regulations
4. Addendums
Western Apartments
6 3.2.2.1 Application- Sample
Western AVE. APARTMENT RENTAL APPLICATION
OCCUPANT
Name CoApplicant/Guarantor
Driver’s License No. Social Security No. DOB
Phone: Home Cell Email
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Current Employer
Address City State Zip
Supervisor Phone
Gross Monthly Salary Position How long?
Other income sources other gross monthly income
Co-applicant/Guarantor's Employer
Address City State Zip
Supervisor Phone
Gross Monthly Salary Position How long?
Other income sources other gross monthly income
RENTAL HISTORY
Present Address City State Zip
Rent Own Rental/Mortgage Amount Paid Monthly From/To Reason for leaving
Landlord's Name/Mortgage Co. Phone #
Previous Address City State Zip
Rent Own Rental/Mortgage Amount Paid Monthly From/To Reason for leaving
Landlord's Name/Mortgage Co. Phone #
BANKING REFERENCE
Name Phone#
Address City State Zip
Account # Checking Savings Balance
OTHER INFORMATION:
In the past have you failed to perform any obligation of a rental agreement or have you been a defendant in an eviction lawsuit?
If yes. Explain
Any pets(describe)
In case of emergency notify relationship
phone
The information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize RFLA or its agents to verify the above information and obtain either a consumer or investigative credit report from Contemporary Information Corp. I understand that the $ fee for verifying this rental application is not a deposit, will not be applied to any rent, or refunded even if the application to rent is declined.
Signature Date
Signature Date
Western Apartments
7 3.2.2.2 Lease-Sample
The lease terms and conditions may be changed and updated from time to time.
Residential Lease
This agreement made as of the date written below by , LLC “Lessee” does hereby lease to TENANT NAME “Lessee” herein, and Lessee hereby
hires and takes the premises (as defined below) for the term specified subject to all of the terms and provisions set forth below:
1. Premises: The premises here leased are situated at Western Ave. APT , Gardena, CA .
2. (a) Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a month period commencing on Date Lease Starts . Any permitted holding over, with the permission of the landlord, after the term shall create only a month-to-month tenancy, terminable at any time thereafter by either party on 30 days written notice. (b) Notices. The notices provided for herein or required by law to be served by the Lessee to the Lessor shall be served upon the Lessor, by certified mail or by delivering a copy thereof to Lessor at Leasing Office, or to such other place as Lessor shall from time to time designate to Lessee in writing.
3. Rent. The rent for the premises shall be the sum of Monthly rent in dollars ($ ) per month, which rent Lessee hereby agrees to pay at the office of Lessor or at such other places as Lessor may from time to time designate. Lessee expressly agrees to pay said rent each month in advance. If the term of this agreement commences on any day other than the first day of the calendar rent, the rent for the second month shall be prorated to the first day of the calendar month and all monthly installments of rent payable by Lessee shall thereafter be paid in advance on the first day of each calendar month during the term. (a) All rental payments received after the third (3rd) day from the due date shall be subject to a late fee of $50.00. However, any payment not received by the first day from the due date shall be subject to a Three-Day Notice.
(b) Any returned check for any reason whatsoever shall be subject to a returned check fee of Twenty ($20.00) Dollars.
(c) If the Lessor for any reason cannot deliver possession of said premises to Lessee at the commencement of said term, the Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, but there shall be a proportionate deduction of rent; nor shall this lease be void or voidable for a period of ten (10) days thereafter; and if for any reason said premises cannot be delivered within said number of days, then Lessee may, prior to Lessor’s delivery of the premises, declare this lease to be null and void and all money paid to Lessor shall be refunded to the Lessee.
4. Utilities. Lessee agrees to pay for utilities.
5. Deposits. In addition to the rent due hereunder, Lessee shall upon the signing of this Agreement, deposit with Lessor a SECURITY DEPOSIT in the amount of $ Said SECURITY DEPOSIT shall be paid for the faithful performance of Lessee’s obligation for rent or any damages or destruction of the premises or any part thereof for which Lessee is responsible hereunder. Lessor may, at his option, repair such damage or destruction, and in addition to any other remedies hereunder, apply such security deposit towards payment of the costs of such repair. In the event that such security deposit shall be applied in any manner authorized, Lessee agrees within ten (10) days after demand from Lessor, to deposit with Lessor an amount sufficient to restore the security deposit to 8 Western Apartments
the amount originally deposited hereunder. Failure to do so shall be a default hereunder. If actual costs of damage exceed the amount of the security deposit, Lessee shall personally pay any excess costs.
Lessee shall not apply any portion of this security deposit against unpaid rent. Authorized security deposits shall be accounted for within twenty-one (21) days after termination of residency and return of keys and transmitter(s).
6. Use of Premises. Lessee agrees to use the premises solely as a private residence, and that only the following persons and no others shall occupy the premises without the prior written consent of Lessor: The Lessee agrees to use the premises and all common areas made available to Lessee always in accordance with the Rules and Regulations attached hereto or hereinafter promulgated and further agrees not to violate any law or ordinance or any governmental authority with respect to the premises.
7. Condition of Premises; Maintenance and Repair; Right of Inspection. Lessee has inspected the premises and hereby accepts the premises in its as is physical condition, agreeing that no statement or representation as to the condition has been made by Lessor. Lessor may, at Lessor’s option, and without being under any obligation whatsoever to do so, enter the premises during normal business hours to examine the same, to make such repairs or perform such maintenance as Lessor may deem necessary or desirable, or exhibit the premises to prospective tenants, workmen, or contractors. Lessee agrees to maintain the interior of the premises always during the term hereof in good and clean condition as good as the present condition of premises (reasonable wear and tear excepted) and to return the premises to Lessor in such condition at the end of the term. (but without limitation), Lessee shall pay for any expense, damage or repair condition by the stopping or overflow of waste pipes, bathtubs, water closets, wash basins, disposals, dishwashers or sinks.
8. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee agrees, as a condition of continuation of this Agreement, not to sell, assign, transfer, set over, mortgage, hypothecate, or in any manner dispose of this Agreement, its term, or any part of its term, or the premises, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Lessor. In the event Lessor at any time shall give such written consent, it shall not be construed as a waiver of any other written consent above required, or for any other time or for any other reason.
9. Furniture and Fixtures. In the event the apartment is all or partially furnished, then all such furniture and fixtures are and shall remain the property of Lessor and Lessee hereby agrees that, in the event of any damage or destruction to such furniture or fixtures during the term of this Agreement (reasonable wear and tear excepted), Lessee will pay promptly, on demand, all costs of repair or replacement of such furniture or fixtures. Lessee shall not remove any of such furniture or fixtures from the premises at any time.
10. Pets. Lessee agrees that no pet or pets may be kept in or about the premises without the prior written consent of the Lessor. In the event such consent is granted, it shall apply only to that pet specified. All decisions on pets shall be subject to the discretion of the Lessor and his decision in each case shall be final. In the event consent is given with respect to a pet, such consent may be later withdrawn at any time by the Lessor upon notice to the Lessee whereupon Lessee shall immediately remove the pet permanently from the premises. Lessee agrees to pay for any damage to the premises or to the furniture, furnishing or equipment therein, caused by any pet. Lessee agrees to pay to the Lessor the sum of $ per month upon receiving consent to have the pet in or about the premises, and an additional security deposit of $ which sum shall be held by the Lessor as an additional security deposit. Said additional security deposit shall be added to any deposit under Paragraph 5 above; and, upon the expiration of the occupancy, such security deposit may be applied by the Lessor for any purposes permitted under Paragraph 5.
11. Alterations and Improvements. Lessee agrees not to make any alteration of, or make or add any improvement of any kind to the premises without obtaining Lessor’s written consent in advance, including without limitation, painting, wallpapering, permanent shelving
and flooring and changing of locks. All alterations, additions or improvements in and to said premises shall be the property of Lessor and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the premises. 9 Western Apartments
(a) Lessee shall keep the premises free from any liens arising out of any work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by Lessee.
12. Damage and Destruction. Lessee hereby indemnifies Lessor against, and agrees to pay on demand, for all reasonable costs of repair or restoration as a result of any damage or destruction to the premises or any part thereof resulting from the willful or negligent act of Lessee (and/or any person on the premises through or under Lessee’s direction including without limitation, guests of Lessee). In particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lessee indemnifies Lessor against any damage or destruction resulting from leaving windows open during rains or storms, unnecessary flows of water from pipes, faucets or other sources, failure to turn off electrical appliances or lights when not in use, and littering of the premises or adjoining common areas.
13. Default by Lessee.
(a) The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a default hereunder by Lessee: (I) The abandonment of the premises by Lessee; (II) the failure by Lessee to make any payment of rent or additional rent required to be made by Lessee hereunder as and when due; and, (III) the failure by Lessee to observe or perform any of the other provisions of this lease to be observed or performed by Lessee if such failure shall not be cured within three (3) days after notice thereof.
(b) Whether or not the premises are re-let by Lessor, Lessee shall remain obligated under the lease and shall pay to Lessor, until the end of the term hereof, the amount of rent required to be paid by Lessee hereunder, provided however, that in the event Lessor does re-let the premises, Lessor shall apply the rent or other proceeds actually collected by it as a result of re-letting against any amounts due from Lessee hereunder. In the event Lessor elects to terminate this lease, it may recover, in addition to the rent which has accrued as of the time of termination, the worth at the time of the award of the amount of rent for the balance of the term after termination, less the amount of such rental loss which Lessee proves could have been or could reasonably be avoided.
(c) Lessee shall pay all expenses incurred by Lessor in recovering possession of the premises and re-letting or attempting to re-let the same and all costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Lessor in exercising any remedy provided herein or in enforcing Lessee’s obligations hereunder as a result of litigation or otherwise.
14. Rules and Regulations. You shall comply with all rules and regulations(attachment) which govern the building and any part of its property, and any alterations or changes in the rules and regulations which we, in our discretion, may adopt for the building. You covenant and agree that all rules and regulations continued in this Lease and those which may be adopted later by us and made known to you have the same force and effect as covenants of the lease, and you covenant and agree that you family and visitors will observe all such rules and regulations. In addition, we reserve the right to alter, amend, or modify these rules and regulations, and you agree to abide by any alterations, amendments or modifications.
15. Subordination. This Agreement shall, without further act on the part of Lessee, be subject and subordinate to the lien of any mortgage and/or deed of trust or other encumbrance which may now exist upon, or which may hereafter be placed by Lessor upon the premises or property including the premises.
16. Waiver. The waiver by Lessor of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other time, covenant or condition therein contained. The subsequent acceptance of rent hereunder by Lessor shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach by Lessee of any term, covenant or condition of this lease, other than the failure of Lessee to pay the particular rental so accepted, regardless of Lessor’s knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such rent.
17. Possession. Failure to deliver possession of the premises at the time herein agreed upon shall not subject Lessor to liability for damage beyond the amount of the deposit received from Lessee.
Western Apartments
10 18. Auto Parking (if applicable). It is expressly understood and agreed that the assigned parking space at said premises is limited to private passenger vehicles and Lessee shall have no right to store any vehicles, boats or trailers or ANY other property on said parking space without written consent of Lessor. Car repairs, washing or painting are not permitted anywhere on the property. Lessee hereby grants to Lessor the undisputed right, with ten (10) days notice, to remove any vehicle from parking space which is inoperable in Lessor’s opinion, and remains inoperable for ten (10) consecutive days. Lessee further agrees that any vehicle owned by Lessee remaining on the property after the termination of this Agreement may be immediately removed with full immunity from damages for such removal, on the part of the Lessor. Lessor shall not park, or allow anyone else to park, in any other space on Lessor's property. Lessee shall not assign or sublet any such parking space and Lessor may have unauthorized vehicles towed away. Upon ten (10) days written notice to Lessee, Lessor may terminate Lessee's parking privilege or change the size and/or location of Lessor's parking space.
19. Lessor’s Representative (if applicable). Should the above premises be under the control of a resident manager, in that event Lessor appoints the resident manager as its duly authorized agent to manage the premises and to act for the purposes of services of process and for the purpose of receiving and receipting for all notices and demands.
20. Attorney’s Fees. In the event a suit shall arise relating to the terms and conditions contained in this lease or the breach thereof, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party reasonable attorneys fees which shall be fixed by the Court.
21. Keys and Entry. Lessee shall at all times provide Lessor with a key to all locks on the premises. Lessee shall allow Lessor or Lessor’s representatives access to the unit for the purposes of making repairs or to inspect the unit, to show the unit to prospective tenants, purchasers, workmen or contractors.
Date: By:
Owner or Agent for Owner, "Lessor"
Date: By:
Tenant, "Lessee"
3.2.2.3 Rules and Regulations
The Western Ave. Apartments RULES AND REGULATIONS (Attachment #1) These rules and regulations are a binding part of your lease. A violation of any of these rules may be considered a failure to honor our lease obligations, and consequently, you may be considered in default and subject to legal action under the lease and the law.
1. RENTAL PAYMENT - Rent is due on or before the first day of each month. Checks should be made payable to the management company for the full amount of rent. Failure to pay all rent will expose all tenants in the apartment to eviction proceedings, and consequently, you will be subject for payment of Landlord's legal costs and fees. Please make arrangements well in advance to see that rent is paid in a timely manner. Rent is preferred in the form of a check or money order. Also, please be sure that your apartment number is clearly written on your check to help us properly credit your rent.
2. PARTIES AND EXCESSIVE NOISE - Be forewarned: The Landlord will vigorously enforce all Lease provisions with regard to excessive noise and parties. You are bound by you lease to be responsible for the behavior of your guests and to respect the rights of other tenants at The Western Ave. Apartments. After 10:00pm is considered quiet time. Again, you are responsible for the behavior of yourselves and your guests. If you have guests/a party and it causes any disturbance which is too big, uncontrollable, or disturbing others, management and/or the police will shut it down. Any violations of the party and noise provision of the lease will result in Western Apartments
11 written warnings being sent to the tenants and their guarantors. More than one written complaint for noisy behavior may be considered grounds for eviction. Likewise, if you find that you are disturbed or bothered by the behavior of other tenants, and you have failed in your attempts to remedy the situation, please contact management and/or the police to allow us to address the situation. All complaints made to management will be held confidentially.
3. ILLEGAL USE OF PREMISES - All residents agree not to engage in or permit unlawful activities. This includes under age drinking and illegal drug related activities in the apartment, hallways, common areas, or grounds.
4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE GROUNDS - Alcoholic beverages shall not be consumed on the grounds, in the hallways, or in the common areas of The Western Ave. Apartments.
5. SMOKING - Smoking is NOT permitted in common areas of the property.
6. GARBAGE AND RECYCLING - All trash must be disposed of properly in the trash chutes or dumpsters conveniently around the property. It is mandatory to recycle in The Western Ave. Apartments. Recycling collection sites are located adjacent to each dumpster for newspaper, glass, cardboard, and metal cans. Glass and cans must be rinsed out. Each apartment has been provided with one recycling bin. Any bin that is not left at the end of the tenancy will be charged against your security deposit.
7. LITTERING -Residents and guests shall not litter the common areas or grounds of the complex. Personal property (bicycles, strollers, etc.), may not be left in the hallways or chained to trees, etc. Such items may be considered abandoned and disposed of by the management.
8. BALCONIES AND YARDS - Residents shall not store garbage on their balconies or yards. Residents shall not hang laundry outside. For safety reasons, please do not hang or place plants directly on top of balcony railings.
All yards and balconies must be kept neat and clean.
9. SERVICE REQUESTS - All service and maintenance requests will be handled as promptly as possible. Please submit all service requests in writing by email or in the office mailbox. Requests should not be made directly to the maintenance staff, as this will upset the system we have in place to best serve our residents. If you have an emergency maintenance request after or before office hours, please contact our emergency number. Feel free to use this number anytime you are unable to contact the office with an emergency. Our answering service person will take your name, telephone number, and apartment number and relay your request to the maintenance personnel. Please do not use the emergency number for routine matters.
10. KEYS - Lost keys will be replaced at a cost of $15.00 each. Occasionally, a resident may wish to have his/her lock changed, the charge for this is $25.00. If you get locked out of your apartment during normal business hours, we will be happy to open the door at no charge as soon as possible. After normal business hours and on weekends there is limited lockout service available. Monday through Friday between 4:00pm and 9:00pm, and on weekends/Holidays between 9:00am and 4:00pm, lockout service is available for a charge of $35.00. Monday through Friday between 9:00pm and 9:00am, and on weekends/Holidays between 4:00pm and 9:00am, lockout service is available through our locksmith only and the charge is $75.00.
11. PARKING -
A. All vehicles must be parked in a designated parking space.
B. Any vehicle parked in a non-designated area, such as the fire lane, or in front of a dumpster will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense without further notice. If a permit has been issued to that car, it may be revoked and all parking privileges suspended.
Western Apartments
12 C. Any resident car, with or without a resident sticker, parked in such a space will be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.
D. Only vehicles with valid Western Ave. Apartment Parking Permits may park in resident parking areas.
Cars parked without permits are subject to towing at the vehicle owner's expense.
E. All permits remain the property of The Western Ave. Apartments. The landlord reserves the sole right to revoke any permit from any tenant not observing the parking regulations.
F. No repairs (including washing of cars and changing oil) may be done to vehicles anywhere on The Western Ave. Apartment's property.
G. No double parking (end to end) is allowed anywhere.
H. All vehicles must be registered and insured
12. SMOKE DETECTORS - All smoke detectors have been checked to ensure that they are working when a tenancy begins. Residents agree to notify management in the event there is any problem with either the smoke detector and/ or emergency lighting/smoke detectors in the common hallway. If we find a smoke detector vandalized, or removed, the tenant will be charged $50.00 plus the cost of materials for putting the smoke detector back into working order.
Smoke detectors and other fire safety equipment are provided for your safety as well as the safety of others. We reserve the right to prosecute to the full extent of the law in the event you or your guests vandalize any fire safety equipment. We reserve the right to check your smoke detector when performing other maintenance in your apartment, or at other times during your tenancy. If your smoke detector is found to be not working properly during one of these checks, it will be repaired and you will be charged.
13. MOVING - Moving in and out of apartments is permitted between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm. Cars and trucks are not permitted on the curbs, sidewalks, etc. while you are moving in or out, and are subject to towing without further notice. Any damage to the common areas caused by your moving will be charged accordingly.
14. GYM AND BAR-B-QUE - Please see the most updated Rules and Regulations. Hours and Rules will be posted within the complex. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR FOOD OR SMOKING IS PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OR GYM.
15. PET POLICY - One small pet under 20 lbs are permitted with management approval. Please see the Pet agreement for rules and regulations governing pets. Any animal found in either the common hallways or on the grounds is subject to immediate removal by a member of RFLA Staff. Any animals found will be turned over to the town or an animal shelter. An animal will neither be returned to any resident, nor to any neighbor. If we have become aware for any reason of an animal living in an apartment without written approval, the tenants shall receive a written notice immediately that they have five (5) days to remove the animal, or eviction proceedings will commence.
16. DELIVERIES - The Management Office is not responsible for any loss or damages resulting from the delivery of residents’ packages to the office in the case that the residents are not home. Residents are free to request that packages not be left at the office.
17. SALES & SOLICITING - All sales and soliciting are strictly prohibited on The Western Ave. Apartments property.
18. DAMAGE TO THE APARTMENT/COMMON AREAS - Tenants will be strictly held responsible for damages in their apartments and to the common areas. You are also responsible for any damage done by your guests. A written bill will be sent shortly after the damage is noticed and payment is expected promptly upon receipt. Further, maintenance that is required beyond usual wear and tear will be charged to the tenants (this includes toilet back ups because of improper use, holes in walls, etc.).
Western Apartments
13 19. MOVE OUT PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF LEASE - Each tenant must realize that moving out prior to the expiration of the lease does not release such tenant or any guarantor if applicable. This means you are each responsible for the actions of your roommates. The Landlord does not differentiate between you individually, with respect to this you are all treated as a group. If you move out prior to the expiration of the lease, you must notify the office in writing and return your keys. You will remain responsible for payment of rent and other charges until the earlier of the original expiration of your lease, or our leasing the apartment to a new tenant who takes possession. In addition, you may be held responsible for leasing costs that may include but are not limited to cleaning the apartment, painting, advertising, etc. If you move out and fail to pay rent the management/owners may go to court and obtain a judgement for monetary damages against the tenant and/or the guarantors of the lease.
20. SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUNDS - Apartments will be inspected for damages shortly after the tenants vacate the apartment. Security Deposit refunds will be made in the name of the tenant/guarantor on the lease, unless we receive a form (available in the office) indicating to whom the check should be made payable. In no event will we issue separate checks. It is important that you give us a forwarding address for the check. Failure to give us a forwarding address may delay return of your Security Deposit. Security Deposits will be return within (21) days from move out.
21. SUGGESTIONS - We welcome all constructive criticism of any policy we may have, and welcome your suggestions for improving the overall quality of living at The Western Ave. Apartments. Please feel free to call upon the Manager with your thoughts.
22. WESTERN AVE. GROUP STAFF - It is the policy of the owners and management to be responsive and courteous. If you feel someone has been rude or unreasonable please contact Lee Johnson at 310-892-2244.
23. CHANGES TO RULES AND REGULATIONS - The landlord reserves the right to change and/or amend these rules and regulations at any time.
GENERAL RULES
1. The gym and bar-b-que areas are to be used only between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. This is subject to change per posted signage by management.
2. The gym is reserved exclusively for use of residents of the building and their guests.
3. Children under the age of Sixteen (16) shall not use gym without an adult in attendance.
4. No food may be served or eaten in or around the gym area at any time without Owners/Agent's consent.
Refreshments must be served in unbreakable containers.
5. No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed in or around the public area of the complex at any time. No person under the influence of alcoholic beverages is permitted in or near the gym.
6. Running and jumping, “horseplay,” fighting, boisterous or dangerous conduct, and/or any noisy behavior disturbing to the other residents, is forbidden in or around the complex or gym areas.
7. No radios, record players, or other musical instruments may be used in or around the complex or gym area without the consent of Owner/Agent.
8. Residents and their guests are required to be properly attired always, going to and from and in or around the complex and gym areas.
9. Residents and guests will place their own towels over furniture when using suntan oil or other lotions.
10. No smoking is allowed at the property
Western Apartments
14 11. No trainers or professional classes are allowed or are being hired in the complex or gym
12. Persons using the gym facilities do so at their own risk. • Owner/Agent is not responsible for accidents or injuries during the misuse of equipment. • Owner/Agent is not responsible for articles unattended, lost, damaged or stolen within the gym.
3.2.2.4 Addendums
The need for lease addendums may arise. RFLA will use standard lease addendum forms for any case that may arise.
3.2.3 Leasing Timeframe / Vacancy
The full leasing of the apartments is expected to take approximately six months from the completion of the building.
3.3 Rental Prices
The rental rates shall be as follows: Approximately $1,500.00/month. Utilities will be paid by tenant.
3.4 Maintenance and Repairs
It is our goal at RFLA to respond to all maintenance and repair requests with prompt and courteous service. The building and premises shall also remain in Repair requests will be able to be made through the following methods.
1. Management office: Requests can be submitted in person at the management office during business hours or a note can be dropped off in the office mailbox.
2. Website - Requests can be submitted through our website under resident services or emails can be sent directly without going through the website.
3. Emergency phone line - There will be a 24-hour emergency line in which our staff can be alerted and respond to any emergency call 24 hours/day. Routine maintenance will be done by our on-site maintenance technician and shall include maintaining and/or replacing when necessary the following items.
• Light bulbs.
• Lock and door mechanisms. This includes changing batteries in the apartment electronic door systems.
• Gym maintenance.
• AC filter cleaning in each apartment.
• Any common area equipment maintenance that is not maintained by specialty vendors. • All common area painted surfaces.
4. Specialty vendor maintenance. The following systems shall be maintained and repaired by specialized companies.
• Elevator systems.
Western Apartments
15 • Fire sprinkler, standpipe, alarm and extinguisher systems. • Hot water heater systems.
• Solar panel systems.
• Garage gate.
3.5 Accounting
Accounting Services: RFLA Staff will keep accurate records of all appropriate accounting of operations. 4.0 Services/Amenities
At RFLA, it is important for The Western Ave. Apartments to be more than just an apartment building. We intend on providing services and amenities which will create a unique living environment for every tenant.
4.1 Leasing/Management Office
RFLA will maintain a management/leasing office on the premises. Instead of having an outside leasing company who will not maintain an on-site presence, we at RFLA prefer an on-site staff to be available for dayto-day operations and to cater to our tenants.
4.1.1 Rent Payment Conveniences
To provide the most options for tenants, The Western Ave. Apartments will accept the following forms of payments.
1. Cashiers check, money order or personal check (personal check not accepted for initial move-in).
2. Automatic debit through a bank.
3. Credit Card (most major credit cards will be accepted)
4.2 Unit Features
Each of the apartments is not more than 350 interior sq. ft. but will offer the following features:
1- Each apartment will have a use of teh 4000 sf rooftop or will have a balcony or yard with outdoor space.
2- Each apartment is equipped with its own full bath.
3- Kitchenette: Each apartment includes a small refrigerator, range, a microwave and garbage disposal.
4- Technology package: Each apartment is pre-wired for cable, phone and internet. For a fee High speed internet will be available for immediate use in each apartment upon move-in through an owner installed system but there will also be the choice of alternate utility companies.
5- Vinyl Wood flooring for easy care and longevity.
4.3 Disability Access
Western Ave. Apartments will be disability accessible and adaptable as required per the current A.D.A. standards for this type of housing.
Western Apartments
16 4.4 Business Center
RFLA will provide a technology center when able, with up-to-date features. The business center will enable tenants to access a computer with internet access, a printer, copying services and potential additional services.
4.5 Internet Access
The Western Ave. Apartments will provide, for a fee, all residents access to internet upon moving in. We will combine hard-wired internet connections with a wireless system for entire building coverage. Our system will enable tenants to access the internet upon move-in without the standard waiting time typically required for utility companies.
4.6 Safety Features
Keeping with RFLA's mission, Western Ave. Apartments will be a community that residents will feel safe knowing that there is locked, gated access to the building in addition to security cameras monitoring the building areas and state-of-the-art electronic apartment keys.
4.6.1 Gated Access
The main pedestrian gate will be locked and will offer residents a keyless access code to enter. Non-residents will use the intercom system to call residents to enter the building. The garage gate will require a remote transmitter to enter.
4.6.2 Security Cameras
The Western Ave. Apartments will be equipped with high-tech security cameras on all entrances and exits and several common areas. This system will also allow tenants to access a camera at the main entrance to see visitors at the intercom.
4.6.3 Electronic Apartment Keys
4.9 Gym
The Western Ave. Apartments will use state-of-the-art electronic apartment keys. These keys will provide advantages for safety and security. It is virtually impossible to duplicate them by unauthorized personnel. In addition, it provides security for tenants and RFLA alike in the ability to check which keys were used for recent access to any apartment.
RFLA will provide tenants with a Gym when able which will feature amenities that may be used by all tenants and guests accompanied by tenants.
5.0 Marketing
RFLA will use a comprehensive marketing plan to advertise to as many people as possible. This will include:
1. Website and building signage.
2. Local and Southern California advertising.
3. National advertising.
4. Open houses.
Western Apartments
17 5.1 Website and Building Signage
• The Western Ave. Apartments will have a marketing name with a professionally designed website and branding specific to the building which will offer details and pictures of the apartments and surroundings.
It will promote not only living at the building, but living in Gardena. The website will also be listed in search engines for maximum visibility.
• There will be appropriate and attractive building signage to attract people to the building.
5.2 Local and Southern California Advertising
• Advertisements will be placed in well-known and respected online advertising companies such as www.Apartments.com and www.craigslist.com.
• Advertisements will be placed in local newspapers and regional newspapers such when necessary.
• Advertisements will be placed in magazines which cater to apartment buildings such as the "Apartment Magazine".
• Advertisements will be in Spanish as well as English to reach as many people as possible. • Local businesses will be contacted by mailings or flyers.
5.3 National Advertising
In anticipation of housing needs of people moving to the Gardena area from around the country, we will advertise in some online national advertising companies.
5.4 Open House
We will conduct open house during the initial six-month period and whenever needed. In addition to specific open houses we will have the Leasing/Management office open during the week for tours of the property.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Development Team 01
What we Believe
Sponsors
Snapshot of Prior Projects
Current Projects
Development Team
-Architect
-General Contractor
-Property Manager
The Project Overview 02
Why Micro-Units
Micro-Unit Investment
Property Overview
Floorplan
Site Plans
Representative of Interior Finishes
Exterior Design Elements
Post Covid World
The Location 03
City of Gardena
Nearby Amenities
Local Economy
Demographics
01 The Development Team
What we Believe
West Realty Group believes the following
(1) As a Household makeup, workplaces and the work force continues to change, West Realty Group (“WRG”) sees a need to create inspired micro urban quarters rather than the isolated traditional subdivisions.
(2) Los Angeles has been and continues to be transforming itself from a low-rise, spread out city into a distinct vertical urban metropolis. As the region’s highways, public transportation and other infrastructures become stressed beyond their capabilities, the need for change has become apparent. WRG believes that there is currently a significant demand for micro housing that provides a more inclusive identity and a new way to live and commute within the city. (3) Urban commercial, residential and mixed-use development is the emerging product alternative in metropolitan Los Angeles. These developments create new highly designed buildings that provide for a varying mix of residential, retail and office uses in a single building or set of buildings. Development projects in which consumers are close to jobs, retail stores and services that provide for a more integrated, pedestrian-oriented life-style choice, which has a proven appeal to an increasing number of consumers in today’s Los Angeles.
(4) Urban residential and mixed-use real estate development projects present an attractive opportunity to investors because a limited number of development companies are engaged in this type of activity and have the expertise required to execute in this market niche. In addition, WRG believes that demand for this type of product will continue to grow.
Although other developers have shown a significant interest in urban residential and mixed-use projects, such developers have historically been limited by the lack of critical mass that characterizes micro housing urban projects. WRG has specialized in such markets by locating and controlling superior sites in order to create attractive opportunities for investors and consumers. WRG has recognized and has experienced that an urban market with very few available sites and/or built-out of new product creates stronger demand, less price sensitivity, and the potential for higher profit margins than other more traditional real estate investments.
Foremost experts Lee Johnson and Marios Savvides who are committed to the investment and development of exceptional opportunities that span broad price ranges lead Realty Fund LA’s acquisition, due-diligence and operations efforts. They currently own and operate over 330,000 square feet of properties in Los Angeles and are passionate about their business, with an eye for both valuable investments and places that offer improved lifestyle and an elevated sense of design.
The Sponsors
Lee Johnson – Managing Member
Founder of West Realty Group and a proven and profitable third generation developer, Mr. Johnson provides over 16 years experience and has been involved in over 30 development projects representing more than $675 million dollars
in closings. He has brought together many different investors and partnerships with 100% success handling a variety of projects from land acquisition to final building completion, including single and multi-family housing, and mixed-use properties.
He has experience in dealing with challenging planning, zoning and building codes, and has cultivated a valuable network of connections with other professionals in all
aspects of the real estate and building industry. Mr. Johnson was the Director of Acquisitions and Director of Sales & Marketing at a local Westside development group that
focused on new urban residential investments and mixeduse developments. He holds a California Department of Real Estate Brokers License and is a Top Producer involved in over 500 transactions placing him in the upper 1% of all NRT Agents Nationwide. Mr. Johnson has also been
featured in numerous articles in local magazines,
newspapers and the Los Angeles Times.
Marios Savvides – Managing Member
Mr. Savvides has over 28 years experience in real estate brokerage and development in Los Angeles. He has been
involved in over 80 projects that represented more than 2mm sf of development valued at over $1 Billion Dollars. Mr.
Savvides has a vast range of experience in all levels of land development and building, including property level feasibility, due diligence analysis, financing, entitlements and product creation that extends throughout commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties. He has an undergraduate degree in Design and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from USC. He uses this background to creatively determine what to build at each site in order to maximize its financial potential.
Mr. Savvides is a result driven leader that believes in taking calculated risks promptly. He holds a California Department of Real Estate Brokers License and has been responsible for over 600 transactions representing buyers, sellers and investors.
He has been featured in several publications including the Los Angeles Times.
Snapshot of Prior Developments
Current Developments
20 unit Micro-Unit project in
plan check scheduled to be
completed 2022
63 unit Micro-Unit project under construction scheduled to be completed 2022
97 unit Micro-Unit project
in pre-development scheduled to be completed 2023
Subject Property
121 unit Micro-Unit project
in pre-development scheduled to be completed 2023
Development Team
DE Architects
Founded in 2002 by Don Empakeris, AIA NCARB,
DE Architects AIA is an innovative firm which embraces
a new urbanist philosophy, focusing on urban context
and the relationship between the user and the built
form. DE Architects AIA uses a team-centric approach
to ensure excellence throughout the entire design and
construction process.
We thrive in both the public and private sector and
are involved throughout the greater Los Angeles area,
winning numerous awards for a wide range of building
types, including non-profit public-funded housing,
mixed-use residential/retail development, commercial,
adaptive reuse, and interior design.
ARCHITECT
Frymer Construction
Frymer Construction was founded in 1996 by David
Frymer, a second generation builder who got his start
in the family business.
David’s father, Edward Frymer, started E. Frymer
Construction in the 1970’s and the Frymer name is
well known and respected in the greater Los Angeles
area for the construction of high quality multi-family
housing.
Frymer Construction is uniquely qualified to
offer pre-construction services and analysis, value
engineering, and project management services,
contributing to projects completing on time and on
budget. With over 1,000 apartment units built to date.
Frymer Construction is in a unique position to aid
in the building of your apartment complex.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
North Oak Property Management
North Oak Property Management was founded
over 35 years ago with the goal of providing excellent
property management with a focus on being on
the cutting edge of our field while staying true to
our boots on the ground mentality. With over 160
properties currently under management containing
approximately 2,000 units.
North Oaks system has proven time and time again
to be successful. North Oak has been proud to do
lease up projects to full restoration and repopulation
and everything in between. North Oak’s area of service
is from Ventura County to Alhambra and down to
Torrance and everything in between.
Whether the property is in Beverly Hills, Echo
Park, or South LA we management system proven to
succeed and bring a property to its full potential.
PROPERTY MANAGER
02 Project Overview
Why Micro-Units
What is a Micro-Unit and Why Now?
A growing trend has emerged in multifamily developments that reflect a shift in the tastes and preferences for a critical segment of renters: young professionals living in expensive, high-growth or population-dense, urban markets. This cohort of renters tend to edge towards minimalism and value location, experiences, economy, and high quality amenities over larger, more costly units. They are highly mobile, tending to move frequently to follow opportunities and jobs, and they have a renewed interest in ur-ban, “authentic” locations – transit-rich locations are a plus, but walkability is a must. And with 49% of the United States’ rental market represented by this 30-and-under demographic, this is not a group whose needs you want to ignore! 5 Enter the micro-unit.
A micro-unit is best described by ULI as “a purpose-built, typically urban, small studio or one-bedroom usingefficient design to appear larger than it is and ranging in size from as little as 280 square feet up to as much as 450 square feet.”1 ULI mentions that this space is also to include a fully-functioning and accessible kitchen and bathroom. At first glance, this description of a tiny apartment might seem unlivable. But then, why is this trend expanding and why is anyone buying into it? Take Manhattan – “according to a market report released by the real-estate brokerage Douglas Elliman, the median rent for a studio in Manhattan in July and August [2019] was $2,700. That number, as Bloomberg reported, is the higest its been since June 2008…As Business Insider previously reported, one year’s worth of rent in Manhattan is more than three-quarters of the country’s average annual salary, which is $47,060.”2 How many 25-year-olds, fresh into their new careers, do you know that can afford $2,700 in rent, alone? Add to this a need for utilities, food, a high probability of student loans, and it’s no wonder today’s Millennials are more in debt than any other generation and taking longer and longer to dive into the housing market.3 Micro-units sit at an average cost roughly 20-30% below that of conventional units.1 Taking into account developers’ priority to make them feel larger and luxurious while placing them in prime, walkable, trendy locations, it becomes a lot easier to imagine why the micro-unit developments are taking hold across the country. Based on discussions with our expert network, it’s important that the developer provide extensive amenity space in the common space in the development to compensate for the lack of space in the individual units. Common amenities might include a common “living room” with a big screen tv, large reservable gourmet kitchen, pool, fitness room, cafe, rooftop deck, etc. Again, thinking about the target market for this asset class, micro-units are generally for young profes-sionals looking to live in a downtown location – the type of individuals that spend most of their day either at work or bouncing from restaurants, to events, to gatherings with friends, but would like to come home to a place that is 100% private and 100% theirs. They feel a bit too old for roommates and this affordable option gives them the opportunity for their own space, along with a nice place to wake up in the morning, walk right downstairs to the nearest coffee shop, and make their way to work.
Micro Unit Investment
Investment Analysis
Won’t more units per square foot amount to more development costs? Yes, roughly “5 percent to 10 percent more per square foot because of the relatively fixed cost associated with building a kitchen and a bathroom, which is generally the same for a micro-unit as for a conventional apartment.”1 More management costs? Also, yes. More units mean more operational costs. But the added costs have a payoff. “Developing and operating a rental apartment community with micro units is more expensive, but the premium rent per square foot achieved more than makes up for the added cost.”1 Anyone who has been in the rental market lately knows that the cost of privacy and a one-bedroom unit is expensive. That’s why most younger generations are stuck looking for roommates and opting for two- bedroom apartments where the total cost is more expensive than a one-bedroom, but the cost per square foot is significantly less. Some even opt for a three-bedroom. Again, the total cost is even higher, but when you split it between three individuals, it is much less than each of them opting for a one-bedroom. Micro-units operate the same way. Smaller apartment, higher cost per square foot, but because the square footage is so small, it is much more affordable for the renter.
Micro-units are one of the best examples of a win-win in residential real estate, to date. Renters get exactly what they want, the best location, privacy, and their own unit, while operators get exactly what they want – the highest rent per square foot. This product-market fit bodes well for the long-term prospects of the asset class as a whole. And we may not have even mentioned the best part, occupancy levels. Reported in Aug, 2019, “Occupancy rates are on the rise for the nation’s smallest apartments, according to a recent CoStar Group analysis, outperforming larger units. This is especially true in high-demand submarkets where soaring rental rates and strong job growth lead renters to prioritize location over total living space.”4 The article goes on to mention the $1.49 trillion in student debt, the fact that household incomes have only risen by 2.9% each year, and the fact that demand has outpaced supply in 2019, all of this amounting to the fact that the “national average vacancy rate for the smallest one-bedroom apartments has fallen by 40 basis points since 2015, or 30 basis points below the vacancy rate for the largest.”4 So the demand is here and growing, now it’s time for the supply to keep up! Every new trend in the real estate industry must be closely monitored and evaluated in order to determine its long-term viability. The micro-unit seems to be the next logical step in allowing the free market to effectively address our nation’s affordable housing crisis. For some great additional reading on this topic, please look into the sources below. ULI has done a phenomenal job at presenting an in-depth analysis of this emerging asset class and we suggest you check out their findings. 1 https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-studio-in-manhattan-hits-eleven-year-high-2019-9 3” New findings from the New York Federal Reserve reveal that millennials have now racked up over US$1 trillion of debt. This troubling amount of debt, an increase of over 22 percent in just five years, is more than any other generation in history.” https://theconversation.com/millennials-are-us-1-trillion-in-debt-but-theyre-better-atsaving-than-previous-generations-112206 4https://www.multifamilyexecutive.com/property-management/apartment-trends/smaller-unit-occupancy-outperforms-all-others-especially-in-core-submarkets_o 5https://www.statista.com/statistics/743445/share-of-residents-who-are-renting-usa-by-age/ Property Overview
This boutique residential development will feature 121 residential rental units across four stories, located in exciting Gardena, Comprised of micro-units (~350SF) with high-end communal and amenity space, 13126 Western - Micro Unit Apartments provides an affordable price point to renters seeking an amenity-rich, new, boutique building. The units will feature modern finishes complemented by extensive amenity and outdoor space enabling residents to relax, connect, work and play.
The spaces are designed to be sophisticated, yet clean and comfortable, which will differentiate this boutique building from its competitive set. With ceiling heights of 9.5’+, fioor-to-ceiling glass, stainless steel appliances, luxurious ambient lighting, spa-inspired bathrooms and creative storage solutions, the units will look, live and feel like the market’s premier 1-bedroom apartments. Building amenities include an outdoor lobby, fitness facility, Community Room, pool, in-ground spa, landscaped courtyard, two rooftop terraces with outdoor theatre and city views, an Amazon hub system, cold storage for grocery delivery, bike storage, available off-street parking, and more.
WEST has incorporated numerous design elements that will respond to the needs and desires of renters in a post-COVID environment. Some of these design elements include the use of technology (such as in-app maintenance requests, package storage systems, and more) to reduce in-person interactions with property staff, keyless entry and FOB access for units and amenities that will open doors with the scan of a FOB. Within the units, West has created a unique desk niche in the typical micro-unit that will enable residents to comfortably work from home as needed or desired. The amenity space was designed with separated small spaces within the over a 4000 square foot to enable personal space for residents, when desired, to work or relax.
WEST strongly believes that the micro-units contemplated in this project will outperform in a post-COVID environment. Renter’s will place a new-found value on private and personal space - that cannot be achieved in roommate style renting. At the same time, renter’s will have a strong desire to return to the lives they formerly knew, with significant pent up demand to go out and enjoy restaurants, nightlife and all that the core neighborhoods of Gardena have to offer. 13126 Western - Micro Unit Apartments will present an affordable solution that gives renters the best of both worlds - private space and luxury finishes in a highly desirable and exciting neighborhood.
Unit Mix
Property Overview
Unit Mix Unit Type Units Unit RSF RSF
Micro-Units Market 114 350 39550
Micro-Units Very Low Income 7 350 2800
Total RSF 42350
Address 13126 S Western Drive Unit Amenities Community Amenities Sub-Market North West Gardena 9’+ Ceiling Height Two Elevators Size/Units 350 sf / 121 Large Windows Rooftop Lounge with City Views Year Built 2023 Quartz Countertops Community Room and Business Center Gross Sq. Ft. 50000 Stainless Steel Appliances Package Hub System w/ Refridgerator Usable Square Feet 42350 with Full size Stove and Refridgerator Dog Run and Community Garden Stories 4 Luxurious Vinyl Flooring Beautiful Courtyard w/ Bar-b-que Areas Construction Type Type V Wood Frame Washer & Dryer in Unit Community WIFI Keyless Entry and Smart Thermostats Secure Bike Storage Cat VI Wiring Gated Community
Outdoor Balconies/Patios Automated Reserved Resident Parking Spa-Inspired Bathroom Pool and in-ground Spa
Full Kitchen Community Garden
Italian Style Cabinets Outdoor Rooftop Theatre
Quick Project Code Comparison
Gardena Code
1-Code- 150 sf - 350 sf which may include bathroom/ and or kitchen facilities 350 sf including full kitchen and full bathroom Common kitchen areas may be provided/ 15 sf private bathrooms may be provided (3'-0" x 5'-0"), 1 full shared shower or bathtub may be provided for every 3 units
2-Code- Common area - 10 sf per unit 121 x 10 = 1,210 sf/ dining rooms, meeting rooms, recreation rooms can fulfill this requirement 3-Code- Laundry facilities can be communal - 12 washers and 12 dryers minimum 1 per floor
4-Code- Parking - 1 space per unit + 2 spaces for manager - would require property line to property line 1.5 level subterranean garage (100% hardscape at podium)
5- Code- Separate closet
13126 Western
1-Western - ADA compliant Bathroom/ ADA compliant kitchen with dishwasher/ oven/ range/ sink / refrigerator/ microwave and combo washer/dryer
2-Western - Private Open space - patios and balconies - 9,314 sf (65 sf per unit minimum) Common Open Space - includes pool, spa courtyard with community garden all over unexcavated area allowing for mature vegetation, 2 roof decks- 8,020 sf / Fitness Room and Rec Room - 1,655 sf / Total Open Space provided - 18,989 sf 3- Western- combo washer/ dryer in each unit
4- Western- 1 space per unit + 2 spaces for manager in automated parking structure allowing entire courtyard to be over natural grade. 5- Western- Separate closet
Western Exceeds Code Requirements
Typical Floor Plan
Amenities Site Plan Ground Floor
Amenities Site Plan Third Floor
Amenities Site Plan Fourth Floor
Representative Interior Finish
Exterior Design Elements
All Units on Floors 2-4
have outdoor balconies
Automated Parking
System
All first floor units have
Private Outdoor Patios
Courtyard Contains:
Pool and In-ground Spa
Community Room
Gym
Bicycle Room
Future Roof Solar
System to Power
Exterior Lighting
Two Rooftop Decks
with an Outdoor
Theatre and City Views
Landscape Buffers to
Seperate Pedestrian
Traffic from Private outdoor spaces
Post Covid World
Incorporated numerous design elements that will respond to the needs and desires of renters in a post-COVID environment
Building Technology:
• Automated Parking System and FOB that will select your car and retrieve it to the lower level • Apps and package systems (Amazon Hub and refrigerated grocery storage) to reduce in-person interactions with property staff • Keyless entry and FOB access for units and amenities
• Integrated Wi-Fi throughout
• Long Range Car Entry Stickers that open the parking gates automatically upon arrival Unit & Amenity Design:
• Unique desk niche that will enable residents to comfortably work from home • Over 4000 sf courtyard
• Separated small spaces within the rooftops terraces to find personal space • Private outdoor Balconies and Patios
03 The Location
The Location
The City of Gardena is an incorporated city within the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Established in 1930, Gardena’s size is 5.9 square miles and has a diverse population of approximately 60,000 (density of 10,301 per sq mi). Dubbed the “Freeway City,” it is located west of the 110 Fwy, south of the 105 Fwy and northeast of the 405 Fwy, with the 91 Fwy ending at its city limits.
It is also 10 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, 6 miles southeast of the Los Angeles International Airport and 14 miles north of San Pedro (aka Port of Los Angeles) with the nearest beach only 5 miles west of Gardena.
Home to a large labor pool, Gardena can provide employers with qualified and well-educated workers. Nearly 40% of adults age 25 and older have four years’ college, a number almost double the statistics for the five-county Southern California region. The work force is extremely diverse, including men and women with a wide variety of job capabilities, from entry-level to technical, supervisory and management skills. Their One Stop Employment and Training Center can assist employers in filling a variety of jobs customized to their specific needs including, but not limited to, clerical, office administration, accounting, computer operators, retail sales, truck drivers and other technicians.
Map
Local Economy
A Japanese company and the largest maker of instant noodles and cup noodles, famous for its Top Ramen and Cup Noodle brands, makes plans to become a global company by 2021.
Goal: During the 2016 Fiscal Year, plans were revealed to achieve 1 trillion yen (approx US$9 trillion) market cap by 2021.
Strategy: Strengthen product sales and brands based on an awareness of diversifying food needs with more healthy ingredients in the U.S.
Anticipated Growth: Approaching clearly defined target markets with initiatives including design, flavor and promotion with the aim of expanding more efficiently and effectively, and increasing overseas CUP NOODLES sales (units) by 50%.
Nissin Foods
A private American company owned by billionaire Elon Musk positioned to become the leader in aerospace manufacturing, space transport services and telecommunications.
Goal: Provide services for space transport and tourism on a global scale for both government and private sectors with future services for worldwide broadband internet to countries without access.
Strategy: After being awarded $2.6 billion from NASA, continue research, production and testing of reusable rockets and transportation of flight crews to and from the International Space Station, with each success bringing commercial and interplanetary space travel closer to reality; plans to send 4,100 satellites into orbit to bring internet services to all, including impoverished nations.
Anticipated Growth: Current valuation of the company is at $21.2 billion and will continue to grow as the company continues its current business of launching rockets into orbit for other commercial businesses as well as successful testing of their transport system in bringing the company closer to putting humans on Mars.
Space X
Local Economy
Owned by Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler Magazine, the casinos have been among the few most successful and well-known casinos in California.
Goal: To become a world-renown casinos outside of Las Vegas that provides a full complement of gambling with full service food and entertainment.
Strategy: Provide weekly and monthly tournaments with progressive jackpots to entice locals and tourists to play at their many tables while continued improvement on interior decor and services.
Anticipated Growth: While the casinos have enjoyed tax breaks from the City of Gardena, plans are in place to build a hotel adjacent to the Lucky Lady Casino to provide a complete accommodation and entertainment facility that will not only attract new visitors, but increase jobs and revenue that will benefit both the casinos and the local economy, leading to gentrification among the surrounding area.
Hustler and Lucky Lady Casinos
Established in 1947, this community college is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, serving nearly 23,000 students.
Goal: To continue its excellent diverse programs while implementing changes to coincide with the ever changing technology that continues to transform society.
Strategy: The college has recently published its 2017 Comprehensive Master Plan for the next five years, encompassing both changes to its education programs as well as plans to build new facilities, upgrade existing ones, and improve the process for both student education and faculty qualifications and hiring.
Anticipated Growth: The Master Plan addresses the need for more state funding that will allow the campus to become more efficient and technologically savvy while addressing the needs of student education and instructor qualifications, thus allowing the institution to accommodate more students and faculty while offering online education to those who cannot attend on-campus classes or simply wish to pursue self-improvement.
El Camino Village
Local Economy
A private American company owned by billionaire Elon Musk that specializes in electric automobiles, energy storage and solar panel manufacturing with the aim of using alternative and green resources.
Goal: To become a global leader in the transportation sector using electric and solar energies; name recognition in providing electrical storage and backup systems for residential and commercial buildings; global manufacturer of solar panels for all uses.
Strategy: Continued avocation of greener and self-reliant systems by remodeling the automobile industry using “complex coordination” where innovative designs and integration are implemented to streamline costs and product awareness while at the same time creating technologies primarily for elecverticaltric vehicles that can be used in other industries.
Anticipated Growth: In 2017, the company has sold over 250,000 cars and already has reservations for 400,000 automobiles to be delivered in 2018 thanks to its synonymous branding of its name as the electric vehicle; and with the expected completion of its Nevada lithium-ion battery factory (a.k.a. Gigafactory 1) this year along with construction of Gigafactory 2 in New York, it is poised to become the leader in electric storage and solar panels in years to come.
Tesla
Demographics
Population estimates, July 1, 2019, (V2019) 59,329
Population estimates base, April 1, 2010, (V2019) 58,829 Population, percent change - April 1, 2010 (estimates base) to July 1, 2019, (V2019) 0.80% Population, Census, April 1, 2010 58,829
Age and Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent 5.60%
Persons under 18 years, percent 19.50%
Persons 65 years and over, percent 16.80%
Female persons, percent 52.10%
Race
White alone, percent 24.60%
Black or African American alone, percent(a) 22.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) 0.60% Asian alone, percent(a) 24.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a) 1.20% Two or More Races, percent 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino, percent(b) 39.30%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 9.40%
Housing
Housing units, July 1, 2019, (V2019)
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2015-2019 47.90%
Families & Living Arrangements
Households, 2015-2019 20,612
Persons per household, 2015-2019 2.86
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2015-2019 91.40% Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2015-2019 82.40% Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2015-2019 25.40% Economy
In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2015-2019 62.30% Income & Poverty
Median household income (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 $58,447 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 Lee Johnson
2216 Main Street, Suite 201
Santa Monica, CA. 90405
(310) 892-2244
[email protected]
CalBRE Broker Lic. #01259992
Meeting Agenda
Location: 16819 S Normandie Ave
Date: Available 4/11 all day
Time:
Agenda details:
I. Tour the Current Project
a. Introduce our project amenities - ie: rooftop, dog run, bike room, bar-bque area, Business Center b. Introduce our post covid amenities - ie: unit entry door system, package room, building entry system
c. Showcase the interior of the model units - ie: appliances, layouts, finishes, fixtures etc.
d. Point out similarities of Normandie and Western
II. Q&A
a. Answer question about the current projects within the City b. Answer questions about our future project on Western c. Answer questions about our other similar projects that we currently own d. Discuss our management philosophies
Housing and Neighborhood Opposition
In towns across the country, opposition to multifamily rental housing is on the rise.
Indeed, community opposition to any form of new home development has become so widespread that it has generated its own lexicon. Some residents refer to multifamily housing as a "NIMBY" project (Not in My Backyard). Apartments are classified as "Locally Unwanted Land Uses," or "LULUs." Citizens Against Virtually Everything (CAVEs) exist, and they demand "BANANAs" (to Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone). Putting aside the amusing acronyms, citizen opposition to multifamily rental housing is not a laughing matter.
Community opposition to apartment development, in fact, collides with tremendous demographic trends. The United States continues to have a high rate of population increase – especially when compared to other countries.1 Single-person homes accounted for 13% of all households in 1960, while married couples with children accounted for 44%. Since then, the percentage of single-person families has doubled, while the percentage of married couples with children has dropped to only 23%. Since 1982, married couples without children have been the most common form of household. However, the total number of extra housing units required by 2030 is larger than 33 million, as an estimated 17 million current housing units will be lost to deterioration or demolition.2 Between 2005 and 2030, a total of 50 million new dwelling units will be required to be added to the stock.
Anti-apartment activists frequently use similar arguments to keep multifamily rental housing out of their neighborhoods. These are some of the claims:
• The value of single-family homes in the community is lowered by multifamily apartments. • Apartment dwellers are less attractive neighbors and are more prone to commit crimes or engage in other anti-social conduct.
• Higher-density housing causes traffic congestion and parking issues.
Property Values
Many residents are opposed to new apartment constructions in or near their communities, fearing that multifamily rental housing will depreciate the value of their single-family homes.
Property value issues are more likely to arise with proposals for low-income flats, but even market-rate rental housing can lead to claims that apartments diminish property prices and harm the community's reputation. Local authorities frequently repeat these assertions about property values, either because they fear decreased property values will harm their community's tax base or reputation, or because they want to appear sensitive to public concerns. The idea that increased housing density will lower property prices appears to be based mostly on anecdotes.
Most research, on the other hand, has come to the opposite conclusion: neither multifamily nor low-income housing, causes neighboring property values to decline. 1 Of the nine countries that will account for half the world’s population growth from 2005-2050, the only developednation is the U.S. See: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision, vol. 3, p. xv. Available at:
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/WPP2004/2004EnglishES.pdf 2 Authors’ interpolation based on Arthur C. Nelson, “Toward A New Metropolis: The Opportunity to RebuildAmerica,” Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, December 2004.
Some recent studies have employed case studies to examine individual sites and metro areas in order to provide a more detailed picture of the consequences of multifamily and/or subsidized single-family dwellings. These studies looked at the effects of a variety of property types on adjacent property values, such as traditional apartments, mixed-income multifamily rentals, low-income housing tax credit developments, and federally subsidized rental housing projects. In order to assess "the worst-case scenarios of multi-family intrusion into a singlefamily neighborhood," researchers measured a variety of relevant characteristics, including house price, price per square foot, house price appreciation, time on the market, and the ratio of sales price to asking price. Their conclusions are as follows:
“We find that large, dense, multi-family rental developments…do not negatively impact the sales price of nearby single-family homes.” 3
“We find that if located properly with attractive landscaping and entrance ways, adverse price effects can be minimized and sometimes can add value. In the long term, such apartment complexes probably raise the overall value of detached homes relative to their absence.” 4
“To this point, our results for Wisconsin are generally consistent with results in other studies: we have not been able to find evidence that Section 42 developments cause property values to deteriorate. The exception is Milwaukee County, where properties that are distant from the developments seem to appreciate more rapidly, although the magnitude of the effect is small. We have found no evidence of an impact in Waukesha and Ozaukee, and find evidence that properties in Madison near Section 42 developments appreciate more rapidly.” 5
Crime and Social Interaction
Opponents of rental housing frequently say that, although homeowners are invested in a community's long-term success and safety, those who rent apartments are essentially transients and so less acceptable neighbors. The belief that renters are less engaged in their communities than owners appears to stem from two apparent features of renters: (i) they do not own their residence by definition, therefore they are seen to have less of a "stake" in the community; and (ii) they move more frequently. These features are thought to make them transient residents, more akin to tourists than long-term residents.
It's critical to understand the difference between housing tenure and residential stability. Housing tenure refers to how long a person has lived in one area, whereas neighborhood stability refers to a community's quality, cohesion, and safety. The latter may be the most important factor: rather than limiting tenure options, the focus should be on strengthening residential stability.6
3 Henry O. Pollakowski, David Ritchay, and Zoe Weinrobe, “Effects of Mixed-Income, Multi-family Housing Developments on Single-family Housing Values,” Cambridge, MA: MIT Center For Real Estate, April 2005, p. xiii. 4 Arthur C. Nelson and Mitch Moody, “Apartments and Detached Home Values,” On Common Ground, National Association of Realtors, 2003. See also: Nelson and Moody, “Price Effects of Apartments on Nearby Single-family Detached Residential Homes,” Virginia Tech University, 2003. 5 Richard K. Green, Stephen Malpezzi, and Kiat-Ying Seah, “Low Income Housing Tax Credit Housing Developments and Property Values,” Madison, WI: The Center for Urban Land Economics Research: 2002, p. 4. 6 Denise DiPasquale and Edward L. Glaeser, “Incentives and Social Capital: Are Homeowners Better Citizens?” Journal of Urban Economics, Vol. 45, Nr. 2 (March 1999).
Residents may be less concerned with pinpointing the specific cause than with achieving the greatest result, and many believe that promoting homeownership rather than renting is an efficient method to accomplish so. That isn't the case, as it turns out:
• Apartment residents are almost twice as likely to socialize with their neighbors asowners of single-family houses (33 percent vs. 17 percent). • Apartment residents are just as likely as house owners to be involved in structured social groups like sports teams, book clubs, and the like (22 percent for sports groups,10-11 percent for other groups).
• Apartment residents are only slightly less likely to attend religious services at leastonce a month (44 percent vs. 55 percent).
• Just like single-family owners, apartment residentsidentify closely with the town or citythey live in (60 percent for apartment residents vs. 64 percent for single-family owners).
• Almost half (46 percent) of apartment residents feel close to the neighborhood theylive in. This is not as high a share as for single-family owners (65 percent), but stillsizable.
• Apartment residents are virtually as interested in politics and national affairs as houseowners are (66 percent vs. 70 percent).
The one area where apartment dwellers fall behind house owners is in municipal elections, where 47 percent of apartment dwellers say they "always vote" or "sometimes miss one," compared to 78 percent of single-family home owners.7 Simply put, these empirical measures refute the assumption that apartment dwellers are unconcerned about and uninvolved in the areas in which they reside.
Traffic
Is it true that compact development causes more traffic congestion and parking problems, as opponents claim?
An increase in congestion is self-evident to residents of the community where such development would take place – but only when comparing an apartment development to the status quo (i.e., no development). The relevant comparison is to the impact of an equal number of new single-family units on traffic congestion. Apartment dwellers, on average, possess fewer cars than single-family homeowners: the latter have two cars per household, while the former have just one.8 Furthermore, as seen in the table below, single-family dwelling creates more automobile trips per household.
7 NMHC tabulations of microdata from the General Social Survey. See: Jack Goodman, “Apartment Residents AsNeighbors and Citizens,” Research Notes, Washington, DC: National Multi Housing Council, June 1999. 8 Jack Goodman, “Apartments and Parking,” Research Notes. NMHC: Washington, DC, January 28, 2000.
Automobile Trips Per Housing Unit
Single-family detached Apartment Difference
Weekday 9.57 6.72 42%
peak AM hour 0.77 0.55 40%
peak PM hour 1.02 0.67 52%
Saturday 10.10 6.39 58%
peak hour 0.94 0.52 81%
Sunday 8.78 5.86 50%
peak hour 0.86 0.51 69%
Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation, 7th Edition (Washington,DC:
2003), Volume 2, pp. 268-332.
Surprisingly, single-family home owners drive their cars more frequently than apartment dwellers. Single-family homes' cars make 18 percent more journeys throughout the week, 31 percent more trips on Saturday, and 41 percent more excursions on Sunday than apartment occupants' automobiles.9 As a result, single-family residences have more automobiles per household than apartments, and each of those cars generates more traffic – and a greater need for parking spots at retail businesses, workplaces, schools, and other services.
Conclusion
We believe the evidence shows that multifamily rental housing: (1) does not reduce (and in some cases may even increase) property values; and (2) does not inherently attract residents who are less neighborly or more likely to engage in (or attract) criminal activity; and (3) does not increase traffic and parking problems. Opponents who live near apartment buildings are notoriously difficult to persuade, according to experience. For some, their opposition is more emotional than rational. "We don't want renters," one opponent said. We simply do not want them..." 10
Many people prefer anecdotes to numbers. If a city intends to meet its housing demands in an environmentally friendly and economically feasible manner, it must overcome the bias against multifamily rental housing. Misconceptions, exaggerations, and false ideas pollute public debates on apartment development. Perhaps in the future, acronyms like RAMBY (Rental Apartments in My Backyard) will take the place of NIMBY in talks regarding multifamily rental housing development.
9 Ibid., pp. 287-295 and pp. 324-332. 10 See “From Parking to Mixed-Use,” Montgomery Gazette, September 28, 2005, at:www.gazette.net/stories/092805/bethnew205622_31894.shtml City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 15.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: April 12, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Approve and authorize Director of Public Works to execute an Authorization for Crossing Improvements between the City of Gardena and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement Project JN 935.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendations: Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an Authorization for Crossing Improvements with UPRR.
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
The Artesia Boulevard Arterial Improvement from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue project scope consists of upgrading traffic signals, pavement rehabilitation, extending left turn lanes, improving concrete walkways, curb ramps, medians and landscapes. The final design is pending railroad scope and landscape improvements. This project is financed through the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Measure R Highway program and supplemented by Prop C.
Within the project limits, west of Normandie Avenue, there is an active railroad crossing on Artesia Boulevard that is owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). There is 60 feet of pavement along Artesia Boulevard that is straddling the railroad track and is severely deteriorated and breaking apart. Part of the project's scope is to rehabilitate the asphalt pavement. After extensive coordination effort, UPRR agreed to improve the railroad crossing using more durable standard concrete panels that can extend two to four times the lifespan of asphalt. They will share the cost of construction per the proposed agreement.
The subject, Authorization for Crossing Improvements enumerates each party's scope, construction responsibilities and share of the cost. The estimated total cost to improve the railroad crossing is $239,362. UPRR will pay for 50% of the cost which is $119,681.
The goal of the project is to complete the design phase, procure a contractor by Fall 2022 and start construction in Summer 2023. The delayed start is necessary to secure a long lead time to obtain traffic materials and have UPRR complete their railroad rehabilitation prior to starting the City project scope including asphalt repaving. The construction traffic control will be high priority and staff plans to minimize the impact by having partial lane closure during regular working hours and a full closure only during weekend(s) and/or overnights.
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an Authorization for Crossing Improvements between City of Gardena and Union Pacific Railroad, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the Artesia Blvd Arterial Improvement Project, JN 935.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Approved Budget Amount : JN 935 -$2,523,000.00 (Measure R Highway), and JN 935- $650,000 (Prop C)
Financial Impact: None, no additional funds required.
ATTACHMENTS:
GardenaUPRRAgreement-220222 CAtty.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 15.B
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: April 12, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Award Construction Contract for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement FY 2021-2022 Project, JN 993, to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $285,635.00, Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications and Budget Contingency.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation:
Award Construction Contract.
Declare CEQA Exemption.
Approve the Project Plans and Specifications.
Approve Expenditures of Remaining Budget as Contingency.
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
The Pedestrian Safety Project will upgrade and/or replace damaged curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and trees at various locations throughout the city. The locations were selected from the residential request list. These locations have been identified as deficient and will improve accessibility, safety, and aesthetics. An environmental assessment has been prepared in accordance with the CEQA guidelines. It has been determined that the project is categorically exempt.
The following six (6) bids were received on March 23, 2022:
1. Ruiz Concrete and Paving Inc., Long Beach $285,635.00
2. Kalban, Inc., Santa Clarita $299,996.00
3. TVR Construction Eng. LLC, Riverside $319,080.00
4. CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., Santa Fe Springs $382,726.00
5. Gentry General Eng., Inc., Rancho Cucamonga $395,021.50
6. Kasa Construction, Inc., Chino $644,548.00
Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. was the lowest responsive bidder. They are a state licensed contractor with verified successful construction experience in the field and will be required to meet all bonding and financial standards. The tentative construction start date is June 2022 with an anticipated project completion in Aug 2022.
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council award the construction contract for Pedestrian Safety Improvement FY 2021-2022 Project, JN 993, to Ruiz Concrete and Paving Inc. in the amount of $285,635.00, and additionally:
a. Declare this project to be categorically exempt under the CEQA, Class 1, Section 15301 (d), as rehabilitation of existing facilities.
b. Approve the project plans and specifications.
c. Approve expenditures of remaining budget, $34,365 (or 12%), as a contingency.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Approved Budget: $380,000 (Mesure R & SB 821)
Design Phase Expenditures to Date: $10,000
Anticipated Construction Adminstration & Inspections: $50,000 Amount Requested for construction contract award: $285,635 Amount Remaining (12% Contingency): $34,365
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract Bid Docs and Specs - JN 993.pdf
Signed Plans - JN 993.pdf
NOE - JN 993.pdf
Project Location Map - JN 993.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
CITY OF GARDENA
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
JN 993
February 2022
CITY OF GARDENA
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
for
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
PROJECT NO. JN 993
Plans and Specifications are available through ARC Document Solutions. Please be advised that there is an additional charge for delivery. Upon payment of the purchase price, they become the property of the purchaser and may not be returned for refund.
You may access the plans through the following website under Public Planroom:
www.crplanwell.com
For help accessing and ordering, please contact a Planwell Administrator at 562.436.9761.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Gardena will receive sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California, until 2pm on Wed., March 23, 2022 and shortly thereafter on this same day, they will be publicly opened and read in the City Council Chambers.
Due to COVID-19 directives, City Hall is closed to the public. As a result, the bid opening will be conducted in video conferencing using ZOOM.US. City Clerk staff members are working regular business hours and are available to accept sealed bid(s). It is highly recommended to mail or drop off bids within the sufficient time. For drop off bids, City Hall entrance has posted City Clerk’s Office phone number (310) 217-9565, they will be available to come out and accept bids at your call.
The information to join the bid opening via ZOOM is the following:
Topic: Bid Opening
Time: 2:00 PM on March 23, 2022 (Shortly thereafter the deadline) Join ZOOM Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81049957492
Meeting ID: 810 4995 7492
Dial by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US
Should you have any questions or concern in delivering a bid or joining the ZOOM Meeting, please contact City Clerk’s office at (310) 217-9565 or via email at [email protected].
All bids must be in writing, must be sealed, and must be plainly marked on the outside: "BID ON PROJECT NO. JN 993. Any bid received after the hour stated above for any reason whatsoever, will not be considered for any purpose but will be returned unopened to the bidder.
Bids are required for the entire work as described below:
Removal and replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, trees, driveways, PCC pavement, etc.
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $280,000
The time of completion of contract shall be [40] working days as defined in the latest Standard Specifications for Public Works (“Greenbook”). Liquidated Damages, as defined in Section 6-9, shall be [$1,000] per each consecutive calendar day.
The City’s intent is to issue the Notice to Proceed no later than June 6, 2022 Each bidder must submit a proposal to the City, c/o City Clerk in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Said proposal is to be accompanied by a cash deposit, a certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Gardena, in an amount not less than 10 percent of the total bid submitted.
The envelope enclosing the proposal shall be sealed and addressed to the City of Gardena c/o City Clerk, and delivered or mailed to the City at 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California 90247-3778. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner as follows:
ATTENTION: CITY, c/o CITY CLERK
(Bidder's Name and Address)
(Number and title of this project) ________________________ The successful bidder will be required to furnish a faithful performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, and a payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, both in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney.
The contractor shall have an active Class A or C-8 license from the Contractor’s State License Board at the time of submitting bid.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Contractor may, at Contractor's sole cost and expense, substitute securities equivalent to any monies withheld by the City to insured performance under the contract unless applicable federal regulations or policies do not allow such substitution. Such security shall be deposited with the City, or a state or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Contract. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any security substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any accrued interest thereon. Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. No such substitution shall be accepted until the escrow agreement, letter of credit, form of security and any other document related to said substitution is reviewed and found acceptable by the City Attorney.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective bids received. The award, if made, will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.
Bidders are advised that this Project is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Accordingly, the bidder awarded the Contract and all subcontractors shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations, and otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations adopted with respect thereto (“California Prevailing Wage Laws”). Copies of such prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file at the Gardena City Clerk’s office and the office of the City Engineer, and copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. The prevailing rates of per diem wages referred to herein are hereby made a part of this Notice by reference.
Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by Contractor or any Subcontractor under it.
Contractor and any Subcontractor under if shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.
The Contractor is prohibited from performing work on this project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner no less than monthly.
As of January 1, 2016, the requirement to furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner will apply to all public works projects, whether new or ongoing.
Exceptions: The Labor Commissioner may (but is not required to) excuse contractors and subcontractors from furnishing electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR-approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District, and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualifying project labor agreement.
These requirements will apply to all public works projects that are subject to the prevailing wage requirements of the Labor Code without regard to funding source.
The State General Prevailing Wage Determination is as established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm).
Skilled and Trained Workforce: This project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements per Sections 2600 through 2603 of the Public Contract Code.
Award of Contract: The following are conditions to the award of the contract:
I. Each contractor and subcontractor listed on the bid must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. subject to the limited exceptions set forth in Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) (regarding the submission of a bid as authorized by Business & Professions Code Section 7029.1 or Public Contract Code Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract was awarded):
and
II. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded this contract unless the contractor and each subcontractor listed on the bid is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 17265.5.
Any questions regarding this bid package may be referred to Jun De Castro, Public Works Engineering Division at 310 217-9642.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE
i
Title Page ....................................................................
Notice Inviting Bids ......................................................
Location Map ...............................................................
Table of Contents ........................................................ i Instructions to Bidders ................................................. ii-iv BID PROPOSAL (To Be Submitted with Proposal)
Bid Schedule ............................................................... BP-2 Acknowledgement of Addenda Received ..................... BP-4 Bidder’s Declaration..................................................... BP-5 Non-collision Affidavit .................................................. BP-7 Declaration of Eligibility to Contract.............................. BP-8 Bid Bond ...................................................................... BP-9 Designation of Subcontractors ..................................... BP-10 Construction Project Reference ................................... BP-11 Certificate of Non-Discrimination by Contractors .......... BP-12 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion –
Primary Covered Transition .................................... BP-13 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (To Be Submitted after Award)
Agreement ................................................................... CD-2 Faithful Performance Bond .......................................... CD-4 Payment Bond ............................................................. CD-6 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate ............. CD-8 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
Of Subrogation and Contribution .............................. CD-9 Insurance..................................................................... CD-10
GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................ GP-1 Section 1 – General ................................................ GP-1 Section 2 – Scope of the Work ................................ GP-4 Section 3 – Control of the Work .............................. GP-7 Section 4 – Control of Material ................................ GP-9 Section 5 – Legal Relations and Responsibilities .... GP-9 Section 6 – Prosecution and Progress of the Work . GP-10 Section 7 – Measurement and Payment ................. GP-13 Section 8 – Facilities for Agency Personnel ............ GP-14
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
PART 2 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ................... TP-1 Section 200 – Rock Materials .................................. TP-1 Section 201 – Concrete, Mortar, and Related
Materials ........................................... TP-1 Section 203 – Bituminous Materials ......................... TP-1 PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS ..................... TP-2 Section 300 – Earthwork ......................................... TP-2 Section 314 – Traffic Striping, Curb and Pavement
Markings, and Pavement Markers ..... TP-3
PART 4 – EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS ...................... TP-3 Section 400 – Protection and Restoration................ TP-3 Section 401 – Removal ........................................... TP-4 Section 402 – Utilities .............................................. TP-5 Section 403 – Manhole Adjustment and
Reconstruction .................................. TP-5
Section 404 – Cold Milling ....................................... TP-5 PART 6 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ............ TP-6
Section 600 – Access .............................................. TP-6 Section 601 – Temporary Traffic Control for
Construction and Maintenance
Work Zones ...................................... TP-7
PART 8 – LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION ................. TP-8 Section 801 – Installation ........................................ TP-8 Section 801 – Installation ........................................ TP-9
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A: LIST OF LOCATIONS
APPENDIX B: STANDARDS PLANS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
ii
FORM OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal shall be fully executed and submitted on the forms in the project specifications and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked and addressed as directed in the Notice Inviting Bids.
PRPOSAL / BID DOCUMENTS
All Proposals shall include the following executed documents to be submitted with each bid:
Bidding Schedule
Acknowledgement of Addenda Received
Bidder's Declaration
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Declaration of Eligibility of Contract
Bid Bond
Designation of Subcontractors
Construction Project Reference
Certificate of Non-Discrimination by Contractors
Certification of Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Primary Covered Transitions
DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal shall be delivered by the time and to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to see that its Proposal is received as stipulated. Any Proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned to the bidder unopened.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal may be withdrawn by the bidder by means of a written request, signed by the bidder or its properly authorized representative. Such written request must be delivered to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids for receipt of proposals prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the hour fixed for opening bids.
MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS
iii
Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Proposal will render it informal and may be grounds for its rejection as non-responsive. The completed Proposal forms shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless specifically requested. Oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will not be considered.
DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS
In the event there is more than one bid item in a Bidding Schedule, the bidder shall furnish a price for all bid items in the Schedule, and failure to do so will render the Proposal informal and may be grounds for its rejection as non-responsive. The bidder shall state in words and figures the unit prices or the specific sums as the case may be, for which it proposes to supply the labor, materials, supplies, or machinery, and completely perform the Contract. The total amount of each item bid and the total amount of the bid shall be stated in words and figures.
In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words shall prevail. If the unit price and the total amount named by a bidder for any items are not in agreement, the unit price alone will be considered as representing the bidder's intention and the total will be corrected to conform thereto.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE – BIDDER’S SECURITY
Each bidder shall submit with his Proposal cash, an unconditional certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond, in the sum of the percentage of the bid stated in the Notice Inviting Bids, payable to the City as a guarantee that the bidder will, if its Proposal is accepted, execute the Contract and furnish a satisfactory Faithful Performance Bond, a satisfactory Payment Bond and insurance certificates as specified herein.
If a bidder to whom an award is made, fails or refuses to sign the Contract or furnish the required bonds and certificates, all within the time stated in Section 2-1.5 of the Special Provisions herein, the funds represented by said cash, check or bidder's bond shall be forfeited and become and remain the property of the City; the amount thereof being agreed to by the bidder and the surety as a bid bond forfeiture due the City because of the delay in the execution of the Contract and in the performance of work thereunder, resulting from such failure or refusal, except that if the City awards the contract to the next lowest responsive responsible bidder, only that portion of the bidder's security equal to the difference between the two bids will be forfeited.
A Bid Bond must be obtained from a corporate surety authorized to do business as such in the State of California as an “admitted surety insurer” and shall be on the form furnished by the City or one substantially in conformance with it. Certified or cashier's checks must be drawn on a solvent state or nationally chartered bank or branch thereof in the State of California. The liability of the City in connection with the checks shall be limited to the return of the checks (without interest) as provided in Section 2-1.6 of the Special Provisions bound herein.
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
iv
A person, firm, or corporation shall NOT be allowed to make or file, or to be interested in, more than one bid, except an alternative bid when specifically requested; provided, however, a person, firm, or corporation who has submitted a sub-proposal to a bidder submitting a Proposal, or who has quoted prices on materials to such bidders, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a sub-proposal or from quoting prices to other bidders submitting proposals, or from submitting a Proposal as a prime contractor. Similarly, failure to comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5, as further described in the Notice Inviting Bids, will disqualify a bidder.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The bidder's attention is directed to the Special Provisions and Technical Provisions bound herein for additional requirements of the Proposal and Contract Documents.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Contract Documents are to be submitted within twenty-one (21) calendar days AFTER award of contract. Unless extended by agreement of the City, failure to timely submit executed Contract Documents may be grounds for rejecting the bid award and forfeiture of the bid security. See enclosed documents commencing on page CD-1.
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-1
BID PROPOSAL (BP)
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
PROJECT NO. JN 993
Contractor:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
License No.:
D.I.R. No.
Email:
To Be Submitted
WITH
Bid Package
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-2
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
BID SCHEDULE
The undersigned, having examined the proposed Contract Documents titled:
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
and having visited the site and examined the conditions affecting the work, hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and appliances, and to perform operations necessary to complete the work as required by said proposed Contract Documents and itemized bid schedule below. All work shall be completed within Forty (40) Working Days from the date the Notice of Proceed is issued by the Engineer.
Item
No. Item Description Unit
Approx.
Quantity
Unit Price
in Figures Item Total
1. Furnish and Install P.C.C. Curb and Gutter
over new C.A.B. per Std. Dwg. ST-7 LF 853 $ $
2. Furnish and Install P.C.C. sidewalk over
existing re-compacted material per Std.
Dwg. ST-5A
SF 10,145 $ $
3. Remove and dispose of existing tree,
stump and roots EA 49 $ $
4. Furnish and plan new trees per Std. Dwg.
ST-11 EA 47 $ $
5. Furnish and Install 4” P.C.C. Res.
Driveway per Std. Dwg ST-2 SF 302 $ $
6. Remove and Replace P.C.C. pavement
over existing base
SF 300 $ $
7. Remove and Replace alley driveway per
APWA STD Plan 130-2
EA 2 $ $
8. Install cast in place truncated dome per
Caltrans STD Plan A88A
EA 4 $ $
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-3
BID SCHEDULE (Continued)
TOTAL CONTRACT BID:
(Figures) $
(Words) ______
* In case of error in extension of price into the total price column, the unit price will govern.
All work required and shown on the construction plans and this specification for which no price or item is listed on this proposal, it shall be understood that such work, equipment, labor, tools and materials shall be provided without extra charge, allowance or direct payment of any kind. Payment for performing such work or furnishing such equipment, labor, tools and materials shall be included in the above lump sum or unit bid prices and no additional compensation will paid therefor.
If the City determines that any of the unit bid prices are significantly unbalanced to the potential detriment of the City, the bid will be replaced as non-responsive.
In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words shall prevail. If the unit price and the total amount for any item are not in agreement, the unit price alone shall be considered to represent the bidder’s intention and all totals will be corrected to conform thereto.
Attached hereto is cash, a certified check, a cashier's check, or a bidder's bond in the amount of _______________________________________________________________________Dollar s, said amount being not less than 10 percent of the amount bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20172 and 20174, it is agreed a portion equal to the difference between the low bid and second low bid shall be retained as a bid bond forfeiture by the City if the undersigned fails or refuses to execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds and certificates of insurance within the time provided.
Name of Bidder
Signature of Bidder
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-4
BID PROPSOAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA RECEIVED
The Bidder shall acknowledge the receipt of addenda by number and date each addendum received.
Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addenda will be issued only through the ARC Document Solutions and access under their Public Planroom (www.crplanwell.com). It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to visit the Planroom to obtain and administer any Addendum related to this bid. An Addendum must be acknowledged above by a bidder in its submitted form of Proposal.
If an addendum or addenda have been issued by the City and not noted above as being received by the Bidder, the Bid Proposal may be rejected. ____________________________________ _____________________________ Bidder’s Signature Date
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-5
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
BIDDER'S DECLARATION
It is understood and agreed that:
1. The undersigned has carefully examined all documents which will form a part of the Contract; namely, the Notice Inviting Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, this Proposal, the Bid Bond, the Contract, the Faithful Performance Bond, the Payment Bond, the federal requirements, if any, the Plans and Specifications, the Special Provisions, and the Technical Provisions.
2. The undersigned has, by investigation at the site of the work and otherwise, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work and fully informed himself as to all conditions and matters, which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof.
3. The undersigned fully understands the scope of work and has checked carefully all words and figures inserted in this Proposal and he further understands that the City will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the preparation of the Proposal.
4. The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and that the undersigned will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Contract if it is awarded to the undersigned.
The undersigned will execute the Contract and furnish the required statutory bonds and certificates of insurance within the period of time specified in the Contract Documents.
The undersigned will begin work after award of Contract and a Notice to Proceed has been given as herein specified and will complete said work within the time specified in the Bidding Schedule.
5. The undersigned certifies that this Proposal is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or on behalf of a person not herein named, and the undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid nor induced any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding. The undersigned has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself any advantage over any other bidder.
6. The undersigned will accept an award and enter into a Contract for all work scheduled herein on which he puts in a bid. The awards for such work are to be entirely at the discretion of the City after evaluation of the bids as submitted. The undersigned agrees that the City shall recover or retain as a bid bond forfeiture an amount equal to the difference between the low bid and amount of the bid of the bidder with whom the City enters into a Contract, and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the lowest bidder in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contract Code Sections 20172 and 20174 in the event of his failure to execute a Contract and furnish required bonds and insurance therefor within the time provided.
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-6
BIDDER'S DECLARATION (Continued)
7. The undersigned bidder stated under penalty of perjury that the representations made in submitting this bid are, to the best of his/her knowledge, true, accurate, and complete.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________ ______________________________________ Contractor's Business Name Contractor (Print) Title
________________________________ ______________________________________ Business Address: Street Signature Title
________________________________ ______________________________________ City State Zip Contractor's License No. and Classification ________________________________ ______________________________________ Business Phone Number Business Fax Number
Date
________________________________ ______________________________________ Name Title Residence: Street
________________________________ ______________________________________ City State Zip Residence Phone Number
Note: If the bid is made by an individual, it must be signed with the full name of the bidder, whose address must be given: if it is made by a firm, it must be signed in the copartnership's name by a general partner thereof, who shall also sign his or her own name, and the name and full address of each partner (general and/or limited) must be given; and if it is made by a corporation, it must be signed by a properly authorized officer, the corporate name shall be set forth, and the corporate seal shall be affixed.
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-7
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(To be executed by Bidder and submitted with Bid)
State of California
County of Los Angeles
being first duly sworn, deposes and
says that he or she is of
the party making the foregoing bid, that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on the behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay fee to any corporation, or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
NAME OF BIDDER
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER
CITY STATE ZIP
ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE WITNESSED BY NOTARY
(attach appropriate jurats)
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-8
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO CONTRACT
[Labor Code Section 1777.1; Public Contract Code Section 6109] The undersigned, a duly authorized representative of the contractor, certifies and declares that:
1. The undersigned contractor is aware of Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code, which prohibit a contractor or subcontractor who has been found by the Labor Commissioner or the Director of Industrial Relations to be in violation of certain provisions of the Labor Code, from bidding on, being awarded, or performing work as a subcontractor on a public works project for specified periods of time.
2. The undersigned contractor is not ineligible to bid on, be awarded or perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the California Labor Code or any other provision of law.
3. The undersigned contractor is aware of California Public Contract Code Section 6109, which states:
“(a) A public entity, as defined in Section 1100 [of the Public Contract Code], may not permit a contractor or subcontractor who is ineligible to bid or work on, or be awarded, a public works project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code to bid on, be awarded, or perform work as a subcontractor on, a public works project. Every public works project shall contain a provision prohibiting a contractor from performing work on a public works project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the public works project pursuant to Section 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.” “(b) Any contract on a public works project entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract, and any public money that may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on the project shall be returned to the awarding body. The contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the project.”
4. The undersigned contractor has investigated the eligibility of each and every subcontractor the undersigned contractor intends to use on this public works project, and has determined that none of them is ineligible to perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of the foregoing provisions of the Public Contract Code, Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code, or any other provision of law.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this ______ day of _________, 20 _, at _________ _______ ________ (place of execution),
California__________.
Signature: ____________________________ Name: _________________________________ Title: ________________________________ Company: ______________________________
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-9
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT , as Principal,
and , as Surety,
are held firmly bound unto the City of Gardena in the sum of $ ;
DOLLARS,
(not less than ten percent of total amount of bid)
for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, said Principal has submitted a bid to the City to perform all work required under the following:
PROJECT: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, JN 993
NOW, THEREFORE, if said Principal is awarded a Contract by the City and, within the time and in the manner required in the Specifications for said project, enters into the written form of Contract bound with said Specifications and furnishes the required bonds, one to guarantee faithful performance and the other to guarantee payment for labor and materials, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. In the event suit is brought upon this bond by the City and judgment is recovered, said Surety shall pay all costs incurred by the City in such suit, including a reasonable attorneys’ fee to be fixed by the court. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §2845.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this day of , 20 .
(SEAL) (SEAL)
Principal Surety
BY: BY:
Signature Signature
Note: This bond must be dated, all signatures must be notarized, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney–in-fact must be attached.
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-10
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
In compliance with the "Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act" being Sections 4100- 4113 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, and any amendments thereto, each bidder shall set forth below the name and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the prime contractor's total bid, and shall further set forth the portion of the work which will be done by each subcontractor. Only one subcontractor for each such portion shall be listed.
If the contractor fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the work to be performed under the contract, he shall be deemed to have agreed to perform such portion himself, and he shall not be permitted to subcontract that portion of the work except under the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Subletting or subcontracting of any portion of the work to which subcontractor was designated in the original bid shall only be permitted in cases of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a finding reduced to writing as a public record of the legislative body of the City.
Portion
of Work
% Subcontractor's Name & Address
Type of
Work
State
License
Number Class
D.I.R.
Number
Not more than _____%.
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-11
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REFERENCE
In order to more fully evaluate your background and experience for the project herein proposed, please submit a list of Public Works and/or similar construction projects completed or in progress within the last three (3) years. Failure to provide this information may constitute grounds for rejection of your bid as non-responsive.
Number of years as a contractor in construction work of this type:
Three projects of this type recently completed:
1. Name (Firm/Agency):
Address:
Contact Person: Telephone No.:
Title of Project:
Project Location:
Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $
2. Name (Firm/Agency):
Address:
Contact Person: Telephone No.:
Title of Project:
Project Location:
Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $
3. Name (Firm/Agency):
Address:
Contact Person: Telephone No.:
Title of Project:
Project Location:
Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $
NOTE: If requested by the City, the bidder shall furnish a certified financial statement, references, and other information sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of his current financial condition.
Bidder's Signature
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-12
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION BY CONTRACTORS
As suppliers of goods or services to the City, the firm listed below certifies that it does not discriminate in its employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; that it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local directives, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to pursue positively and aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
We agree specifically:
1. To establish or observe employment policies which affirmatively promote opportunities for minority persons at all job levels.
2. To communicate this policy to all persons concerned, including all company employees, outside recruiting services, especially those serving minority communities, and to the minority communities at large.
3. To take affirmative steps to hire minority employees within the company.
FIRM
TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
SIGNATURE
DATE
Please include any additional information available regarding equal opportunity employment programs now in effect within your company:
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-13
BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 993
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION – PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS
(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE) The Contractor shall not perform Work with any Subcontractor that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or State law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. The Contractor and Subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of the Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or State law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. If the Contractor or any Subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the Project, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City.
1. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a 5-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement, or receiving stolen property; c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 1b of this certification; and d. Have not within a 5-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.
2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Signature: ____________________________ Name: _________________________________ Title: ________________________________ Company: ______________________________
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-14
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION – PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS
(Continued)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.
2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
5. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations (13 CFR Part 145).
6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.
7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-- Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the ineligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
CD-1
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (CD)
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
PROJECT NO. JN 993
To be Submitted
within twenty-one (21) calendar days
AFTER
Award of Contract
CD-2
CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 993
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20 , by and between CITY OF GARDENA in the State of California, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and , hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR.”
The City and the Contractor mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
THE PROJECT
For and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, Contractor agrees to perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner all work required by the Contract Documents for City Project No. JN 993 , which is described as follows:
Title: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, JN 993
Said work shall be performed in accordance with the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents, all of which are referenced in Article III hereof and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. Contractor shall furnish at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary therefor, except such labor, materials, equipment and services as are provided in the Contract Documents to be furnished by City.
This project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements per Sections 2600 through 2603 of the Public Contract Code.
ARTICLE II.
CONTRACT SUM AND PAYMENT
For performing and completing the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, City shall pay Contractor, in full compensation therefor, the contract sum set forth in the Bidding Schedule. Said sum shall constitute payment in full for all work performed hereunder, including, without limitation, all labor, materials, equipment, tools and services used or incorporated in the work, supervision, administration, overhead, expenses and any and all other things required, furnished or incurred for completion of the work as specified in the Contract Documents. City shall make payments to Contractor on account of the contract sum at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions specified in the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE III.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents, which constitute the entire agreement between the City and the Contractor, are enumerated as follows: Proposal Documents, including the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidding Schedule, Bidder's Declaration, Designation of Subcontractors, Bidder's Assurance, and Fair Employment Practices documents; this Agreement; Standard Specifications; Special Provisions; Technical Provisions; Drawings; Plans; and all addenda issued prior to and all modifications issued after the execution of this Agreement. These form
CD-4
CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 993_
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has awarded to ___ _____, hereinafter designated as the "Principal", a Contract for:
PROJECT: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, JN 993
WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, we,
as Principal, and
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of
Dollars ($ ), this amount being not
less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which sum well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
In case suit is brought upon this bond, the Surety will pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the City of Gardena in an amount to be fixed by the court.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if the hereby bounded Principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, well and truly keep and perform all the undertakings, terms, covenants, conditions and agreements in the said Contract and any alteration thereof, made as therein provided, all within the time and in the manner therein designated and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
FURTHER, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §§ 2845 and 2849. The City is the principal beneficiary of this bond and has all rights of a party hereto.
CD-5
This bond shall remain in full force and effect for a warranty period of one full year after acceptance of the job by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, three (3) identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by the Principal and Surety named herein, on the day of , 20 , the name
and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body. [PRINCIPAL]
By
Title
Signature
[SURETY]
By
Title
Address
Phone No.
Signature
All signatures must be notarized.
Appropriate modifications shall be made to this form if the bond is being furnished for the performance of an act not provided for by agreement.
Corporations must affix corporate seal.
CD-6
CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 993_
PAYMENT BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has awarded to , as
Contractor, a contract for the work described as follows:
PROJECT: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, JN 993
AND WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract, to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics, materialmen and other persons, as provided by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Contractor and Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City in the sum of ,
Dollars ($ _____ ) this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if said Contractor, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, or subcontractors shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the Contractor and its subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, or any other amounts due to persons under any applicable project contract or law, with respect to such work and labor, then the Surety or Sureties herein will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void. In case suit is brought upon this bond, the said Surety will pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the plaintiff(s) and City in an amount to be fixed by the court.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181 as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
Further, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §§ 2845 and 2849.
CD-7
This bond shall remain in full force and effect for six full months after the period in which verified claims may be filed as provided for in Section 3184 of the California Civil Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this day of 20 .
[PRINCIPAL]
By
Title
Signature
[SURETY]
By
Title
Address
Phone No.
Signature
All signatures must be notarized.
Appropriate modifications shall be made to this form if the bond is being furnished for the performance of an act not provided for by agreement.
Corporations must affix corporate seal.
CD-8
CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 993_
WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
The Contractor shall execute the following form as required by the California Labor Code, Sections 1860 and 1861:
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of the Contract.
DATED:
CONTRACTOR
By
Signature
Title
ATTEST:
By
Signature
Title
CD-9
CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 993_
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION AND CONTRIBUTION
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
JN 993
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Indemnitor hereby agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Gardena and its respective elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, volunteers, successors, and assigns (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, expenses, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith (collectively “Liabilities”), arising or claimed to arise, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, resulting from, or related to any act, failure to act, error, or omission of Indemnitor or any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers or their officers, agents, servants or employees, arising or claimed to arise, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, resulting from, or related to the above-referenced contract, agreement, license, or permit (the “Agreement”) or the performance or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant, or condition of the Agreement, including this indemnity provision. This indemnity provision is effective regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent active or passive negligence by Indemnitees and shall operate to fully indemnify Indemnitees against any such negligence. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which Indemnitees may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment against an Indemnitee shall be conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision. Indemnitor shall pay Indemnitees for any attorney fees and costs incurred in enforcing this indemnification provision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this instrument shall be construed to encompass (a) Indemnitees’ sole negligence or willful misconduct to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code 2782(a), or (b) the contracting public agency’s active negligence to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code 2782(b). This indemnity is effective without reference to the existence or applicability of any insurance coverages which may have been required under the Agreement or any additional insured endorsements which may extend to Indemnitees.
Indemnitor, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the Indemnitor regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent active or passive negligence by the Indemnitees. Accountants, attorneys, or other professionals employed by Indemnitor to defend Indemnitees shall be selected by Indemnitees.
In the event there is more than one person or entity named in the Agreement as an Indemnitor, then all obligations, liabilities, covenants and conditions under this instrument shall be joint and several. “Indemnitor”
Company/Contractor
Name & Title
Signature & Date
CD-10
CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 993_
INSURANCE
CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE (COI) SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR
1. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. Contractor shall not be authorized to commence Work under this Contract until it has obtained approved insurance. Before beginning Work hereunder, during the entire period of this Contract, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Contract as may be indicated below, Contractor must have and maintain in place not less than the insurance coverages required in this Section at his sole cost and expense. Contractor’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Contract. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Section and Contractor shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Contractor’s insurance may cover all subcontractors. The insurance requirements are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.
2. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUIREMENTS. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
3. COVERAGES, LIMITS AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall maintain the types of coverages indicated below:
4. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than either one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence or two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate.
5. COMMERCIAL AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE. A policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, ed. 12/93, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The minimum auto insurance coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per accident.
6. WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE. A policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
In accordance with the provisions of section 1860 of the California Labor Code, Contractor's attention is directed to the requirement that in accordance with the provisions of section 3700 of the California Labor Code, Contractor and every subcontractor will be required to CD-11
secure the payment of compensation of his or her employees, or obtain a certificate of consent to self-insurance by the Director of Industrial Relations in accordance with the requirements of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code.
In accordance with the provisions of section 1861 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall sign and file with the awarding body the following certification prior to performing any work on the Project:
"I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract."
7. POLICY REQUIREMENTS. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
(i) City and its appointed and elected officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be added as additional insured to the policy as respects liabilities arising out of the performance of any work done under the Contract. (ii) The insurer shall agree to provide City with thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, of any cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage.
(iii) For any claims with respect to the Project covered by this Contract, Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(iv) The policy shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of the company’s liability.
8. COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE. Contractor shall provide course of construction insurance covering for “all risks” of loss in the amount of the completed value of the Work. The City shall be named as a loss payee and the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City. This policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled until thirty (30) days written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to the City. Course of Construction Insurance may be provided for each separate Phase.
9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The procuring of required insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Contract. City shall notify Contractor in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Contractor does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Contractor shall be deemed in default hereunder.
10. DEDUCTIBLES. Any deductible or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be CD-12
paid by Contractor); or Contractor shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses in the amount of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.
11. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE. Contractor shall furnish City with the required endorsements attached hereto. All documents are to be received and approved by City before Work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Contract, Contractor shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefore, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Contractor shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
12. TERMINATION FOR LACK OF REQUIRED COVERAGE. If Contractor, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Contract, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Contractor’s expense and/or terminate this Contract. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any claim resulting from failure of either Contractor or any subcontractor to take out or maintain any insurance required by this Contract.
13. EQUIPMENT COVERAGE. Any policy or policies of insurance Contractor or his subcontractors elect to carry as insurance against loss or damage to construction equipment and tools or other personal property shall include a provision waiving the insurer’s right of subrogation against City.
GP-1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
JN 993
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 – GENERAL
1-1 GENERAL. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“Greenbook”) written and promulgated by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Southern California Districts of the Associated General Contractors of California shall be the Standard Specifications of the City. All work shall conform to the 2021 edition, including supplements of the Standard Specifications, the Special Provisions which supplement or modify the Standard Specifications, and the Standard Drawings as issued by the City (defined herein as “Agency”) available at the time bids are opened unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.
The above referenced Standard Specifications, Special Provisions and Standard Drawings are hereby made a part of the Contract Documents.
For the convenience of the Contractor, the section and subsection numbering system used in these Special Provisions corresponds to that used in the Standard Specifications. 1-2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS. Whenever in the Standard Specification the following terms are used, they shall be understood to mean and refer to the following:
(a) AGENCY The City of Gardena, a California municipal corporation. (b) BOARD The City Council of the City of Gardena
(c) CONTRACT Documents including but not limited to the proposal forms, DOCUMENTS Standard “Greenbook” Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Provisions, Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bonds, Insurance, Contract and all Addenda
setting forth any modifications of the documents.
(d) ENGINEER The City of Gardena Director of Public Works/City Engineer or his authorized representative.
(e) BIDDER An individual, co-partnership, association or corporation submitting a proposal for the work contemplated, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.
(f) LEGAL ADDRESS The legal address of the Contractor to be the address OF CONTRACTOR given on the Contractor’s bid and is hereby designated as the place to which all notices, letters or other
communications to the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered.
(g) LABORATORY An established laboratory approved and authorized by the Engineer for testing materials and work involved in the contract.
GP-2
1-7 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT.
1-7.1 General. The proposal shall be fully executed and submitted on the forms provided by the Agency and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked and addressed as directed in the “Notice Inviting Bids”.
If the proposal is made by an individual, it shall be signed and his or her full name and address shall be given; if it is made by a firm it shall be signed with co-partnership name by a general partner thereof, who shall also sign his or her known name, and the name and address of each member of such co-partnership shall be given; if made by a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be signed by its duly authorized officers and attested by the corporate seal.
Bidders are warned against making erasures or alterations of any kind on their Proposal.
Proposals which contain omissions, erasures, alterations, conditions or additions not called for may be rejected.
At the time the Contract is awarded by the Agency, the Contractor shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California to do the type of work contemplated in the Contract and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work required by this Contract. 1-7.2 Contract Bonds. The “Performance Bond” is equivalent to City’s “Faithful Performance Bond”.
1-7.3 Examination of Plans, Specifications and Project Site. Bidders shall read the specifications, review the drawings and examine the existing facilities to fully understand the project in order to plan for the improvements as shown in the contract, including local condition, uncertainty of weather and all other contingencies.
Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of the proposed work sites, and by such other means as they may choose as to actual conditions and requirements and as to the accuracy of the quantities stated in the Proposal forms. Information derived from the maps, plans, specifications, profiles, drawings, or from the Engineer/Architect of the record, shall not relieve the bidder of this responsibility, and the interpretation of the data disclosed by borings or other preliminary investigations is not guaranteed nor is any liability assumed by the Agency. 1-7.4 Interpretation of Drawings and Documents. If a prospective bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning or intent of any part of the Contract Documents including the Specifications, or discovers discrepancies in, or omissions from, the Specifications or Drawings, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for an interpretation or a correction thereof. Interpretations or corrections of the Contract Documents including the Specifications and Drawings, shall be made only by addendum duly issued by the Engineer, and a copy of such addendum will be sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered to each person receiving a set of the Contract Documents whose address is known to the Engineer and such addendum shall be considered a part of and incorporated in the Contract Documents. 1-7.5 Award of Contract. After the Proposals have been publicly opened and read aloud, they will be checked for accuracy and compliance with all provisions as specified herein.
The Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective bids received.
Bids subsequently shown to be mathematically unbalanced would be rejected as GP-3
nonresponsive.
A mathematically unbalanced bid is one containing lump sum or unit bid items which do not reflect reasonable actual costs plus a reasonable proportionate share of the bidder’s anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other indirect costs, which he/she anticipates for the performance of the items in question.
“A bid is mathematically unbalanced if the bid is structured on the basis of nominal prices for some work and inflated prices for other work; that is, each element of the bid must carry its proportionate share of the total cost of the work plus profits.” “A bid is materially unbalanced if there is a reasonable doubt that award to the bidder submitting the mathematically unbalanced bid will result in the lowest ultimate cost to the Government.
Consequently, a materially unbalanced bid may not be accepted.” Award of the Contract, if it be awarded, will ordinarily be made by the Agency within 30 days after opening of the bids. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.
In selecting the lowest responsive responsible bidder, consideration will be given to the general competency of the bidder for the performance of the work covered by the proposal. To receive favorable consideration, a bidder may be required to present evidence that he has successfully performed similar work of comparable magnitude or submit other evidence satisfactory to the Agency that he or his associates are competent to manage the proposed undertaking and to carry it forward to a successful conclusion. Professional integrity and honesty of purpose shall be essential requirements. A showing of adequate financial resources may be required but will not alone determine whether a bidder is competent to undertake the proposed work.
Only manufacturers or contractors of established reputation, or their duly authorized dealers or agency, having proper facilities for the manufacture of the materials or equipment and for servicing same, or for proper execution of the work called for in the contract, will be considered in making the award.
1-7.6 Execution of Contract. A bidder whose proposal is accepted shall properly sign a written contract with the Agency on the form attached hereto and return said contract together with good and approved bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the mailing of a notice from the Agency to the bidder, according to the address given by him, of acceptance of his proposal.
Contract bonds and certificates of insurance, if required, shall be filed in all instances before delivering any equipment, materials, or performing any work under the contract; also before any purchase order shall be issued. An executed Power of Attorney form shall be submitted with all contract bonds herein specified.
If a bidder whose proposal is accepted fails or refuses to enter into a contract as herein provided, or to conform to any stipulated requirement in connection therewith, the money represented by his check or bidder’s bond shall be refunded less the difference between the low bid and the bid of the bidder with whom the Agency enters into an agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Code Section 20174. At the discretion of the Agency, an award may be made to the bidder whose proposal is next most acceptable to the Agency, and such bidder and his surety shall fulfill every stipulation embraced herein as if he were the party to whom the first award was made.
A corporation to which an award is made may be required before the contract is finally signed to furnish evidence of its corporate existence, of its right to do business in California and of the authority of the officer signing the contract and bonds for the corporation to so sign.
GP-4
1-7.7 Return of Proposal and Guarantee. The check or bond of a bidder to whom the contract has been awarded will be returned to him after all of the acts, for the performance of which said security is required, have been fully performed. The checks or bid bonds of the second and third lowest bidders will be returned when the bidder to whom the contract has been awarded has properly executed all of the required Contract Documents. Check or bid bonds of other bidders will be returned when their proposals are rejected or in any event at the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of opening bids.
1-7.8 Precedence of Contract Documents. The order of precedence of contract document shall be:
FIRST Requirements of law, including the Code and Ordinances of the City of Gardena.
SECOND Permits from other agencies as may be required by law.
THIRD Permits from City of Gardena Departments as may be required by law or ordinance.
FOURTH The Contract.
FIFTH The Bid Proposal.
SIXTH Addenda.
SEVENTH Notice Inviting Bids.
EIGHTH Instructions to Bidders.
NINTH Technical Provisions.
TENTH Plans.
ELEVENTH Special Provisions of the Standard Specifications.
TWELFTH Standard Plans.
THIRTEENTH Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (current edition).
FOURTEENTH Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.
FIFTEENTH Reference Specifications.
Change orders, supplemental agreements and approved revisions to Plans and Specifications will take precedence over documents listed above, except those listed as FIRST, SECOND and THIRD. Detailed plans shall have precedence over general plans.
SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF THE WORK
2-2 PERMITS. The Contractor will obtain, at no cost to the Agency, all permits necessary to perform the work on streets, highways, railways or other rights-of-ways. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all costs incurred for permits necessitated by its operations such as, but not GP-5
limited to those permits required for night work, overload, blasting and demolition. For private contracts, the Contractor shall obtain all permits incidental to the work or made necessary by its operations, and pay all costs incurred by the permit requirements.
The Contractor and each subcontractor employed upon the work must have or obtain a valid City of Gardena Business License in accordance with the provisions of the Gardena Municipal Code.
2.10 DISPUTED WORK.
2.10.1 Retention of Imperfect Work. If any portion of the work done or materials furnished under the contract proves defective or not in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings, and if the imperfection in the same is not of sufficient magnitude or importance to make the work dangerous or undesirable, or if the removal of such work is impracticable or will create conditions which are dangerous or undesirable in the opinion of the Engineer, the Engineer shall have the right and authority to retain the work instead of requiring it to be removed and reconstructed, but he shall make deductions therefor in the payment of the contract item due Contractor as may be just and reasonable. 2-11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
2-11.1 Requests for Contract Adjustments and Relief. If either Contractor or the Agency believes that it is entitled to relief against the other for any event arising out of or related to the work or Project, such party shall provide written notice to the other party of the basis for its claim for relief. Such notice shall, if possible, be made prior to incurring any cost or expense and in accordance with any specific notice requirements contained in the applicable sections of this Contract.
In the absence of any specific notice requirement, written notice shall be given within a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) days, after the occurrence giving rise to the claim for relief or after the claiming party reasonably should have recognized the event or condition giving rise to the request, whichever is later. Such notice shall include sufficient information to advise the other party of the circumstances giving rise to the claim for relief, the specific contractual adjustment or relief requested and the basis of such request. 2-11.2 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution. The parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Contractor and the Agency each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the work under the Contract.
Contractor and the Agency will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Contractor’s Representative and the Engineer.
If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through the Contractor’s Representative and the Engineer, Contractor’s Chief Executive Officer or similar senior representative and the Gardena City Manager, or designee, upon the request of the other party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than twenty (20) days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meeting between the parties’ senior representatives, the parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement.
If, after meeting, the senior representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both parties, the parties may submit the dispute to binding GP-6
or non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in any manner and by any person or mediation association mutually acceptable to the parties. 2-11.3 Arbitration. Any claims, disputes or controversies between the parties arising out of or relating to the Contract, or the breach thereof, which have not been resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 9-4.2 above may be decided by binding or non-binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in any manner and by any person or arbitration association mutually acceptable to the parties.
2-11.4 Claims Disputes. Any claims of Contractor, as “claims” are defined in California Public Contract Code Section 9204 shall be processed in accordance with that section. Section 9204 provides in relevant part that upon receiving a claim from a contractor, together with reasonable documentation to support the claim, a contracting public entity shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days [except as otherwise provided in Section 9204], shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed.
Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails to issue a written statement, Section 9-4.3 shall apply. If the contractor disputes the public entity’s written response, or if the public entity fails to respond to a claim within the time prescribed, the contractor may demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute.
Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed.
Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim of the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the public entity and the contractor sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity and contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.
If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to other applicable procedures.
2-13 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (“RECORD” DRAWINGS). At all times, the Contractor shall maintain at the project a “Record” set of Drawings and Specifications to include all executed addenda, change orders, and field orders.
Prior to each progress payment the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer, a set of contract drawings with all applicable “as constructed” notes placed/recorded thereon. Failure to provide “as constructed” plans will cause progress payment to be withheld until information is provided to City.
After completion of the work and before final payment, the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer a complete set of contract drawings with all applicable “as constructed” noted placed/record thereon. The final form and detail of these as constructed plans are subject to the GP-7
acceptance of the Engineer.
2-14 MARKING REMOVAL. All markings placed by the Contractor, City, and Underground Service Alert (USA) during construction shall be removed at the completion of the work. These markings shall include, but not limited to, paint, stakes, and metal tags.
All cost associated with removal of markings shall be included in the bid prices for the applicable bid items. Failure of the Contractor to remove these markings shall be cause for the City to do the work and withhold the costs from the Contractor’s final payment.
SECTION 3 – CONTROL OF THE WORK
3-5 INSPECTION. Inspection shall be made once a day for areas ready for inspection. Areas or items that fail inspection or that are not ready for inspection shall be rescheduled by the contractor.
Inspection of the work shall not relieve the contractor of the obligation to fulfill all conditions and requirements of the contract.
3-6 THE CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENATIVE. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with the name, address and cell/ business/home telephone numbers of the person responsible for the maintenance of barricades, traffic control signs, lights and other safety devices. 3-10 SURVEYING.
3-10.3 Line and Grade. Unless otherwise provided in the Technical Provisions, establishing lines and grades for construction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, with the following provisions:
All work under this contract shall be built in accordance with the lines and grades shown on the plans. Field survey for establishing these, and for the control of construction, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All such surveys, including construction staking, shall be performed on all items ordinarily requiring grade and alignment, at intervals normally accepted by the agencies and trade involved.
The Contractor shall provide a copy of the office calculations and grade sheets to the Agency’s Inspector. The Contractor shall be responsible for any error in the finished work, and shall notify the Engineer within 24 hours of any discrepancies or design errors discovered during staking.
Unless a separate bid item is provided, the payment for surveying, construction staking, professional services, office calculations, furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing all work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor. 3-10.4 Permanent Survey Markers. The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area prior to construction involving street and highways, or City public right of way and to file with the County Surveyor a Corner Record of any such work. Prior to final payment and the issuance of a completion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentation that is replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California licensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work.
The Contractor shall provide the Agency a copy of the office calculations and documents submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aforementioned work.
GP-8
The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculation, furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing all work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
3-12 WORK SITE MAINTENANCE.
3-12.1 General. The Contractor shall keep the work site clean and free from rubbish and debris.
The Contractor shall abate dust nuisance by cleaning, sweeping and sprinkling with water in keeping with the AQMD and NPDES requirements. Debris, soil or other matter shall not be washed into storm drains but shall be collected and disposed of in a legal, responsible manner.
The construction area shall be cleaned with a power sweeper at the end of every workday and when deemed necessary by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall maintain drainage within and through the work areas. Earth dams will not be permitted in paved areas. Use temporary sandbags to control the site perimeter. At the completion of the project sandbags shall become the property of the City of Gardena and shall be remain in place.
The Contractor shall not spill on haul routes. Any such spillage shall be removed immediately and the area cleaned.
Stockpiling of construction materials or debris on City right-of-way shall be in accordance with the NPDES permit and shall be approved by the inspector. At the completion of work, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all work areas.
3-12.2 Air Pollution and Surface Maintenance Control. The Contractor shall obtain a construction water meter from Golden State Water including required deposit and fees. The Contractor shall pay for the water used, at the current water rates. All arrangements for construction water shall be made by contractor with Golden State Water at Contractor expense. 3-12.4. Storage of Equipment and Material.
3-12.4.1 General. All costs associated with the disposal of all excavated or demolition materials, including any gate fees, shall be paid by the Contractor. These costs shall be included in the bid price for the applicable bid items.
Prior to any excavated or demolition material being removed from the construction site the Contractor shall notify the City as to the hauling route and destination for disposal. If the location for disposal is other than a county landfill then the Contractor shall provide the City with written permission and release of liability for the City from the owner of the property where the material will be deposited.
The City has an exclusive agreement with Waste Resources, Inc. and no other firm may provide bulk trash bins in the event the work requires this service. 3-12.4.2 Storage in Public Streets. Construction equipment shall not be stored at the construction site, any public street or publicly owned facilities without approval of the City.
Contractor shall store equipment at a contractor’s rental yard.
All excavated material that is to be hauled to and disposed of at a County landfill site by the Contractor is subject to a County gate fee based on tonnage. 3-12.5.4 Protection and Restoration of Existing Improvements. Any facilities, GP-9
structures, water lines, landscaping, surfaces, signs, pavement markings, painted curbs, house numbers, etc., which are damaged during construction shall be restored to the satisfaction of the City. Damaged water lines shall be repaired immediately at no additional cost to the city. 3-12.5.5 Access to Private Property. The Contractor shall be aware that business and residential access must be maintained at all times. The Contractor shall schedule operations to minimize interference with access to private property.
The main access way to any business or home shall not be completely blocked for more than one four-hour period a day except blockage shall be limited to one twenty-four (24) hour period when concrete is poured.
Temporary access ways shall be provided from the street to the main access way of all businesses and homes by use of traffic rated steel plates or any other method approved by the city.
Payment for this item shall be included in the applicable contract work item. 3-13 COMPLETION, ACEPTANCE, AND WARRANTY.
3-13.3 Warranty. In addition to the guarantees as required in Section 1-7.2 and 3-13.3 of the Standard Specifications, the Faithful Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after acceptance of the work by the Agency to insure that defects, which may appear within said period, will be repaired, replaced, or corrected by the Contractor, at his own cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the Engineer within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof by the Agency.
SECTION 4 – CONTROL OF MATERIAL
4-1 GENERAL.
4-1.1 Warranty of Title. No materials, supplies or equipment for the work under this Contract shall be purchased subject to any chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by which an interest therein or any part thereof is retained by the seller or supplier.
The Contractor warrants clear and good title to all materials, supplies and equipment installed and incorporated in the work, and agrees upon completion of all work to deliver the premises, together with all improvements and appurtenances constructed or placed thereon by him to the Agency free from any claims, liens, encumbrances or charges, and further agrees that neither he nor any person, firm or corporation furnishing any material or labor for work covered by the Contract shall have any right to a lien upon the premises or any improvement or appurtenance thereon; provided, that this shall not preclude the Contractor from installing metering devices or other equipment of utility companies the title of which is commonly retained by the utility company. Nothing contained in this section, however, shall defeat or impair the right of such persons furnishing materials or labor under any bond given by the Contractor for their protection, or any right under any law permitting such persons to look to funds due the Contractor, which are in the hands of the Agency.
The provisions of this section shall be inserted in all subcontractor’s and material contracts, and notice of its provisions shall be given to all persons furnishing materials for the work when no formal contract is entered into regarding such materials.
SECTION 5 – LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES
GP-10
5-4 INSURANCE. In lieu of Section 5-4 of the Standard Specifications, refer to the City Contract Documents Section, CD-10, for detail requirements. 5-5 ANTITRUST CLAIMS. By entry into this Contract, Contractor hereby acknowledges the terms of Section 7103.5 of the Public Contract Code and hereby offers and agrees to assign to the Agency all rights, title and interest in all causes of action it may have as outlined above. 5-7 SAFETY.
5-7.4 Hazardous Substances. As required by Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify the Agency of: (1) any material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by the Agency; and (3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, the Agency shall promptly investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate. In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall proceed with all work to be performed under the Contract but shall retain all rights provided by the Contract and by law for making protests and resolving the dispute. 5-7.4.1Edison Energized Conductors. Contractor hereby promises and agrees that in the performance of the work specified in this Contract, it will employ and utilized only qualified persons, as hereinafter defined, to work in proximity to Edison’s secondary, primary and transmission facilities. The term “qualified person” is defined in Title 8, California Administrative Code, Section 2700, as follows:
“Qualified Person: A person who by reason of experience or instruction is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved.” Contractor further promises and agrees that the provisions of this section shall be and are binding upon any subcontractor or subcontractors that may be retained by it, and that Contractor shall take such steps as are necessary to assure compliance by said subcontractor or subcontractors with the requirements of this section. 5-7.4.2 Emergency Provisions. Unusual conditions may arise on the work which will require that immediate and unusual provision be made to protect the public from danger or loss or damage to life and property, due directly or indirectly to the prosecution of the work, and it is part of the service required of the Contractor to make such provisions and to furnish such protection.
Whenever, in the opinion of the Agency, an emergency exists of which the Agency is aware and against which the Contractor has not taken sufficient precaution for the safety of the public or the protection of utilities or of adjacent structures or property which may be injured by the progress of construction; and whenever, in the opinion of the Agency, immediate action shall be considered necessary in order to protect public or private personnel or property interests, or prevent likely loss of human life or damage on account of the operations under the Contract, then in that event the Agency may provide suitable protection to said interests by causing such work to be done and material to be furnished, as in the opinion of the Agency may seem reasonable and necessary, all at the expense of the Contractor.
SECTION 6 – PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
GP-11
6-1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK
6-1.1 Construction Schedule. The Contractor’s proposed construction schedule shall be submitted to the Engineer within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the contract execution. The schedule shall be supported by written statements from each supplier of materials or equipment indicating that all orders have been placed and acknowledged and setting forth the dates that each item will be delivered.
The Contractor shall include in his bid all costs to perform the work under this contract in stages.
The Contractor shall begin and complete work in each stage prior to starting work in subsequent stages unless previous permission is obtained from the Engineer. The contractor shall stage the work to allow parking on the next adjacent streets. Restricting parking on multiple adjoining streets shall require approval of the engineer.
6-1.2 Commencement of the Work. City may establish a Notice to Proceed (NTP) date no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the contract execution. Prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed, the Engineer will schedule a preconstruction meeting with the Contractor to review the proposed construction schedule and delivery dates, arrange utility coordination, discuss construction methods and clarify inspection procedures.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the Contractor and subcontractors, or their representatives, shall be filed with the Public Works Manager and the County Sheriff’s Department or the City Police Department prior to beginning work.
The Contractor shall also notify the City of Gardena and the owners of all utilities and substructures within the Project area not less than 48 hours prior to starting construction. The following utility companies list of names and telephone numbers is intended for the convenience of the contractor and is not guaranteed to be complete or correct:
COMPANY CONTACT TELEPHONE NO.
Southern California Edison Tricia Miller 626.533.0640
Southern California Gas Melissa Fukunaga: Tech Services Planning: Attn - Lead Planner
213.231.7281
AT&T Terence Little 626.817.4252
Raymond Dover 310.515.4257
Gardena Police Dispatch 310.3237911
L.A. County Fire Dept. 310.323.7911
Time Warner
Communications Arturo Fernandez 310.750.9099
Crown Castle Hector Aguilera 951.454.5111
Waste Resources of Gardena Lorena Rodriguez 310.366.7600 Golden State Water Co. Conde Ventura 310.436.6950 x107
Joseph Salcido 310.660.0320 x101
L.A. County Flood Control Daryll Chenoweth 626.458.3129 L.A. Sanitation District Jon Ganz 562.908.4288
Metropolitan Water District Civil Eng. Substructures Section 213.217.7059 Chevron Pipeline Dave Zerler 310.669.4014
Underground Service Alert 800.422.4133
GP-12
The Contractor shall submit periodic Progress reports to the Engineer by the tenth day of each month. The report shall include an updated Construction Schedule. Any deviations from the original schedule shall be explained. Progress payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports.
6-1.3 Working Day. The Contractor’s working hours shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday except holidays. Deviation from normal working hours will not be allowed unless written permission has been duly obtained beforehand from the office of the City Engineer. The Contractor shall provide adequate light for proper prosecution of the work, for the safety of the workmen and the public, and for proper inspection.
If the Contractor works beyond the allowed working hours without prior written approval from the Engineer, the Contractor may be charged Five Hundred ($500) for each occurrence as required by the Engineer. The amount will be deducted from a progress payment or bond.
Contractor hereby acknowledges and shall be required to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1810 et seq. According to those sections, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work. Contractor shall pay to the Agency a penalty of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by Contractor, or by any Subcontractor, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day or forty (40) hours in any one (1) calendar week, except when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that worker.
In the event of either a requested or emergency deviation, inspection service fees will be charged against the Contractor. The service fees will be calculated at overtime rates including benefits, overhead and travel time. The service fees will be deducted from any amounts due to the Contractor.
6-1.4 Notice and Service Thereof. Any notice required or given by one party to the other under the contract shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by the party giving such notice or by a duly authorized representative of such party. Any such notice shall not be effective for any purpose whatever unless served in the following manner:
Notice shall be given to the Agency by personal delivery thereof to the City of Gardena Engineer or by depositing the same in the United States mail enclosed in a sealed envelope, registered and with postage prepaid, addressed to:
Public Works Department
City of Gardena
1717 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Notice shall be given to the Contractor by personal delivery thereof to said Contractor or to his authorized representative at the site of the project, or by depositing the same in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to said Contractor at the address established for the conduct of the work under this Contract, postage prepaid and registered.
Notice shall be given to the Surety, or any other person, by personal delivery to said Surety or other person, or by depositing the same in the United States Mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to such Surety or persons at the address of said Surety or persons last communicated to the party giving the notice, postage prepaid and registered.
GP-13
Notification of Property Owners and Tenants - The Contractor shall notify each property owner and/or tenant in the project area in writing five (5) working days prior to the start of construction.
If pedestrian or vehicular access to private property is to be blocked, the Contractor shall again notify each property owner and/or tenant in writing five (5) working days prior to construction activities. The Contractor shall provide additional notices when a lapse time occurs during each phase/segment work.
The written notice shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to being delivered.
6-2 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK.
6-2.1 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work. Until the formal acceptance of the work by the Agency, the Contractor shall have the charge and care thereof and shall, subject to the insurance protection furnished in accordance with the Section 1-7.6 and 5-4 hereof, bear the risk of accident, loss or damage to any part thereof by action of the elements or from any other cause, whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the work. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore and otherwise correct damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any of the above causes before its acceptance.
In case of suspension of work from any cause whatever, the Contractor shall be responsible for all materials and the proper temporary storage thereof. 6-3 TIME OF COMPLETION.
6-3.1 General. The contract time shall begin per the City’s written notification. Work must be completed within working days specified for the project. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the City 24 hours in advance of the actual commencement of work.
No work shall be undertaken during the City’s holiday closures. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the City’s closure dates.
6-9 LIQUDATED DAMAGES. The amount of liquidated damages is hereby amended to $1,000 for each consecutive calendar day.
SECTION 7 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
7-1 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES FOR UNIT PRICE WORK.
7-1.2 Method of Measure. The quantities shown on the Bid Schedule are approximate only. The Contractor will be paid for the actual quantities of work based on approved field measurements as provided for in these Specifications. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any item or portion of work to be performed or materials furnished, or to delete any item, in accordance with the Specifications. Additional bid item work shall be completed within the total working days in these specifications. Additional working days maybe allowed with the approval of the engineer.
7-3 PAYMENT.
7-3.2 Partial and Final Payment. The closure date for periodic progress payments will be the twenty-fifth day of each month. Authorization to pay is commonly received on the tenth day of the following month. However, payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports required by the Contract Documents.
GP-14
7-3.3 Delivered Materials. The City will NOT honor or make any progress payments for materials ordered and delivered to the job site by the Contractor unless prior approval is obtained from the Engineer.
7-4 PAYMENT FOR EXTRA WORK.
7-4.3 EXTRA WORK. When work is performed on a "time and materials" basis, the following percentages shall be added to the Contractor's cost and shall constitute the markup for all overhead and profits:
1) Labor ......................................................... 20 2) Materials ......................................................... 15 3) Equipment Rental ....................................................... 15 4) Other Items and Expenditures .................................... 15 To the sum of the costs and markups provided for in this section, 1 percent shall be added as compensation for bonding.
When all or any part of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established above shall be applied to the Subcontractor's actual cost of such work. A markup of 10 percent on the first $5,000 of the subcontracted portion of the extra work and a markup of 5 percent on work added in excess of $5,000 of the subcontracted portion of the extra work may be added by the Contractor.
SECTION 8 – FACILITIES FOR AGENCY PERSONNEL
8-2 FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES. The Contractor shall provide the class of field office indicated below:
□ Class "A" □ Class "B" □ Class "C"
In the event none of the boxes are marked above, no specific field office will be required, and the use therefor of any field office will be at the Contractor's discretion. The location of any field office shall be as provided on the plans, in these Specifications or as designated by the Engineer.
END OF GENERAL PROVISIONS
TP-1
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
PREFACE: All work and materials shall conform to the "Standard Specification for Public Works Construction", 2021 edition, except as modified by the contract and these Technical Provisions.
Incidental Work - All work and materials required by the plans and specifications, and not specifically listed in the bid schedule items of work, shall be considered incidental and no additional payment shall be made therefore. Incidental items shall include, but not be limited to, mobilization and Best Management Practices for the protection of storm drain structures; adjusting utility access covers to grade; saw cutting; excavation and disposal of materials; survey; traffic control and coordination of utilities.
PART 2 – CONSRTUCTION MATERIALS
SECTION 200 – ROCK MATREIALS
200-2. UNTREATED BASE MATERIAL
200-2.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish Certified Weight Tickets for material delivered to the job site and deliver it to the Engineer or his representative before the end of the working day.
The City may hire a qualified soils engineer to perform all tests. If the material furnished by the Contractor fails any tests, the Contractor shall remove said material and shall complete the construction of the base with material acceptable to the Engineer at no extra cost to the City.
Costs for base material shall be incidental and included in the bid item of work for which it is required, and no additional payment will be allowed therefore.
SECTION 201 – CONCRETE, MORTAR, AND RELATED MATERIALS
201-1 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE.
201-1.1.2 Concrete Specified by Class and Alternate Class. Concrete shall be 520-C-2500 for curb-gutter, curb ramps, driveways, sidewalk and concrete pavement. Curing compound shall be Type 2 (if required).
SECTION 203 – BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
203-6 ASPHALT CONCRETE.
203-6.4.1 Class and Grade. Asphalt hot mix shall be C2-PG64-10 for capping or finish course.
Feather join edges shall be made along straight lines by hand raking out all heavy aggregates prior to rolling to produce a smooth uniform surface. Compacted edge along gutter lip shall be 3/8 inch in height.
TP-2
PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS
SECTION 300 - EARTHWORK
300-1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING.
300-1.1.a General.
300-12 EXCAVATION. Roadway excavation shall include sawcutting, excavating, removing, hauling, and disposing of all soil materials, existing asphaltic concrete pavement, PCC pavement, subgrade and similar appurtenances which are to be removed for construction of the street reconstruction as shown on the Plans. Earthwork, subgrade preparation and finishing roadway shall confirm to the applicable requirements of Section 300 and 301 and other pertinent sections of the Standard Specifications for the various items involved. Payment for excavation shall be incidental and included in the appropriate unit price bid. 300-12.1 Asphalt Pavement Removal. The edges of asphalt pavement remaining in place shall be sawcut and shall have clean, solid vertical faces. The edges of asphalt pavement broken during construction shall be resawn and removed before surfacing material is placed at the expense of the Contractor.
All edges shall be parallel or perpendicular to curb faces except cuts around objects shall be on a curvilinear cut, a maximum 4 inches departure from the straight cut every 2 feet. 300-12.2 Concrete Removal. Concrete to be removed shall be sawcut to a minimum depth of 5 inches at score marks or as marked by the City. Sawed edges, broken or chipped during construction shall be resawn at the contractor's expense. Increase in concrete quantity due to resawing shall not be considered for payment. Upon concrete removal, the City Parks Superintendent shall be informed to check and approve all roots to be removed. If he determines the tree cannot be saved, removal and planting of a new tree shall be per unit cost.
All edges shall be parallel or perpendicular to curb faces except cuts around objects shall be on a curvilinear cut, a maximum of 4 inches departure from the straight cut within every 2 feet. The edges of Portland cement concrete remaining in place shall be sawcut and shall have clean, solid vertical faces.
Concrete removed shall be replaced within five (5) days after removal. All restorations shall be completed a maximum of five (5) days after concrete placement (i.e. backfill, grading of dirt, asphalt repave etc.) One Hundred ($100) dollars per calendar day and location shall be charged to the Contractor for failure to comply with the above schedule as required by the Engineer.
SECTION 302 – ROADWAY SURFACING
302-5 ASPHALT CONCRETE (AC) PAVEMENT.
302-5.1 General. The Contractor shall establish designated asphalt truck routes and staging areas and shall communicate these routes and areas to truck drivers prior to the arrival at the job site.
This plan must be approved by the Engineer five (5) days prior to paving. 302-5.3 Prime Coat. Prime coat shall be applied to all subgrade surfaces prior to asphalt hot mix surfacing. The prime coat shall be Grade SC-250 liquid asphalt uniformity per Green Book requirements.
TP-3
302-5.4 Tack Coat. Asphalt tack coat shall be applied to all existing asphalt surfaces prior to asphalt overlay.
Existing surfaces shall be cleaned utilizing a power sweeper and free of water prior to applying PG 64-10 or SS-1h asphalt tack coat per Green Book requirements. Tack coat shall uniformly cover all areas to be paved.
302-15 ASPHALT TRACKING PAVEMENT AND MITIGATION. The purpose of this section is to address any tracking related problems caused by the Contractor. The City requires that all streets adjacent to the project remain track free during and after construction. Contractor shall prevent and mitigate asphalt tracking on all adjacent surfaces. The use of water or any other methods approved by the Engineer may be utilized. If tracking is present at the end of the work day, the Contractor shall use steam cleaning and a vacuum truck to remove tracking from all affected areas to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
SECTION 314 – TRAFFIC STRIPING, CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS,
AND PAVEMENT MARKERS
314-1 GENERAL. Furnishing and installation of traffic markings shall include all work required to place raised pavement markers, thermoplastic material and curb paint. Legends and crosswalks shall consist of thermoplastic material with glass bead finish.
Striping work and materials shall conform to the provisions of the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation, latest edition, and the Traffic Manual of the State of California, Department of Transportation. Installation of traffic markings shall be completed within 5 working days of paving.
314-4 APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKING. 314-4.1 GENERAL. Each fire hydrant in the project area shall be marked by placing a doublesided raised pavement marker with reflective blue markings on each side. The marker and adhesive shall be equivalent to Caltrans pavement markers.
Place one marker 6 inches from street centerline toward hydrant on a line projected approximately perpendicular to curb. Place two markers if hydrant is on a corner, one on each street.
PART 4 – EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 400 – PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
400-2 PERMANENT SURVEY MARKERS. The Contractor shall provide all surveying to complete the project and to replace any damaged monuments, benchmarks, ties, etc. All survey work shall be performed by a Land Surveyor registered by the State of California. Work shall be laid out and constructed so as to provide smooth profiles to adjacent improvements and drainage of all surfaces.
TP-4
AFTER CONSTRUCTION, all existing survey monuments and ties lost due to construction shall be reestablished by the Surveyor. A corner record of the monuments, benchmarks, ties, etc. established or reestablished shall be filed with the County Surveyor prior to the recordation of the Notice of Completion. A copy of the recorded corner records shall be given to the Engineer prior to final payment
SECTION 401 - REMOVAL
401-3. CONCRETE AND MASONRY IMPROVEMENTS.
401-3.2 Concrete Curb, Walk, Gutters, Cross Gutters, Curb Ramps, Driveway, and Alley Intersections. Refer to Appendix “A” for the locations.
Concrete sidewalk construction shall include removal and disposal of existing interfering structures, tree roots, objects, soil, etc. Contractor shall remove and replace any inadequate existing base material with compacted CMB.
Any damaged utility boxes, traffic signal pull boxes, etc., shall be replaced. All boxes shall be adjusted to grade and all costs for this work shall be incidental and included in this item of work.
Concrete curb and gutter construction shall include removal and disposal of existing interfering structures, objects, soil, etc.
Curb & gutter to be replaced shall be installed at the same location as the existing on a straight grade across the limits of the replacement.
Removal, disposal and construction of adjacent 2-feet wide asphalt hot mix paving (C2 PG64- 10) over 6-inch thick C.A.B. shall be included.
Curb Ramp construction shall include removal and disposal of interfering structures, objects and soil. Ramp shall be 4" thick concrete over 6" thick C.A.B.
Included in this construction is the adjustment and protection of sweeps, conduits, pull boxes, utility access frames and covers to finished grade and protection of traffic detectors, stub-outs and homeruns. Traffic detectors damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
At locations where street lighting or traffic signal poles encroach into the curb ramp to be installed, concrete pedestals shall be constructed between finished grade and pole bases.
Removal, disposal and construction of adjacent curb & gutter, spandrel, cross gutter, and 24 in. wide hot mix asphalt paving (C2 PG64-10) over 6 in. thick C.A.B. shall be included. Ramp shall be poured separately from curb and gutter (min. 24hrs after curb and gutter).
Curb ramp (modified) shall be per Section 18, except concrete spandrel shall be sawcut 6" from curb face and minimum asphalt replacement will be required if any.
Driveways, approach, alley intersection, spandrels and cross gutters construction shall include removal and disposal of interfering structures, objects and soil.
Removal, disposal and construction of adjacent 2-feet wide hot mix asphalt paving (C2 PG64- 10) over 6-inch thick C.A.B. shall be included.
TP-5
SECTION 402 – UTILITES
402-2 PROTECTION. The Contractor shall provide coordination with all utility companies involved and shall provide protection from damage to their facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair or replacement to said facilities made necessary by its failure to provide required protection.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible to check all utility record maps, books, and/or other data in the possession of the CITY, other agencies, and/or all utility companies, and no allowance shall be made for any failure to have done so.
The Contractor shall utilize the services of “Underground Service Alert-Southern California” for utility locating in all public right-of-ways by calling 811 or 1-800-227-2600 at least 48 hours prior to any excavation.
Underground lines that are potentially hazardous such as oil company lines, natural gas mains, and electrical conduits will be carefully located by the owner as provided in the Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall take special precautions in determining the precise location and depth of these structures and coordinate work with the utility to ensure that they will not be damaged by its operations.
SECTION 403 – MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT AND RECONSRTUCTION
403-1 GENERAL. Adjustment of utility access openings shall include all work required to set access frames and covers flush with pavement. Adjustment of utility access openings shall be incidental to the associated item of work, and no additional payment will be made therefore.
SECTION 404 – COLD MILLING
404-1 GENERAL. Payment for cold milling pavement shall be according to the square feet of surface approved for milling irrespective of the actual area milled, the depth of milling, the number of passes required, or the pavement material milled. There will be no compensation for over milling.
The City has investigated the street section and determined that pavement section has variable depths of asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavement, however, any presence of pavement fabric, petromat or irregular material shall be included in the bid item price for "cold milling" and no extra payment shall be made.
Areas of distorted pavement shall also be cold milled to a smooth uniform surface.
COLD MILLED AREAS SHALL NOT REMAIN UNPAVED OVER MORE THAN ONE WEEKEND.
TP-6
PART 6 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
SECTION 600 - ACCESS
600-1 GENERAL.
600-1.1 Public Convenience and Safety Access. The Contractor shall provide temporary “No Parking” and all other signs which are necessary for the safe and orderly conduct of vehicular traffic as directed by the Engineer and as specified herein. Contractor shall also provide an approval barricaded area in the parking lane for pedestrian traffic during such time as the parkway is unfit to be used for pedestrian traffic.
At such times as driveways are inaccessible due to the Contractor’s work, they shall be blocked by two (2) Class II barricades or one (1) Class II barricade and two (2) delineators. Driveways that are ramped or planked for temporary access shall be provided with a barricade or delineator at each side. The Contractor shall give 24-hour notice to affected property owners prior to blocking any driveway.
The Contractor shall provide access for refuse collection on the regularly scheduled days. He shall also facilitate or assist in the collection where such work is hampered by his operations. 600-1.2 Street Closures, Detours, and Barricades. The Contractor shall not close any street within the City of Gardena without first obtaining the approval of the Engineer. Barricading, traffic control and detour diagrams in connection with street closures shall be submitted by the contractor as required by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall provide and install barricades, delineators, warning devices and construction signs in accordance with the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls or W.A.T.C.H. Handbook. During adverse weather or unusual traffic or working conditions additional traffic devices shall be placed as directed by the Engineer. All traffic signs and devices shall also conform to the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls or W.A.T.C.H.
Handbook.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain Type II barricades along excavation edges parallel to the flow of traffic at a maximum spacing of twenty-five feet. Type II barricades mounted with flashers shall be installed around work areas in parkways. Type II barricades shall have alternating reflective orange and reflective white stripes at an angle of 45 degrees. The strip width shall be in accordance with Table 5-1 “Barricade Characteristics” “Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones”.
During paving operations, barricades may be supplemented with minimum size eighteen-inch high traffic cones and delineators such that spacing between barricades and/or cones or delineators is no greater than twenty feet. Traffic cones and delineators used within State rightof-way shall be a minimum size of twenty-eight inches high. At all access points such as intersecting streets, alleys and driveways, barricades and/or cones shall be provided at five-foot intervals so as to prevent vehicular access to the paving area. Where access from an intersecting street is prohibited, a “Road Closed” sign shall be provided at the nearest prior intersection. “No Left Turn” signs shall be provided wherever required by the Engineer.
When one-way access from a side street or alley is permitted, barricades and cones shall be provided at five-foot intervals for a distance of fifty feet on either side of the centerline of the intersecting street, or alley.
TP-7
Should the Contractor fail to furnish a sufficient number of traffic and/or pedestrian safety devices, the Agency will place such necessary items and the Contractor shall be liable to the Agency for providing such devices in accordance with the following provisions:
1. For placing of barricades: $5.00 per barricade for the first day or any part thereof and $2.00 per barricade, per day, for each day thereafter or any part thereof. For flashers: $2.50 per flasher for the first day or any part thereof and $1.00 per flasher, per day, for each day thereafter or any part thereof. For traffic cones:
$1.00 per cone for each day or any part thereof.
2. In the event that the services of the Agency are required between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M., during the normal week or at any time on Saturday, Sunday or a Agency holiday, there shall be an additional charge to the above set forth minimums of $188.00 for each service trip required.
Contractor shall relocate, preserve and maintain the visibility of all existing signs within the project limits which affect the flow of traffic, as directed by the Engineer. Any signs which are damaged or found to be missing during the course of construction shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense as directed by the Engineer. All other signs that interfere with the course of work and are not necessary for the safe flow of traffic will be removed and replaced by the Agency. Traffic control signs include Stop Signs, Speed Limit, Parking Restrictions and other regulatory signs.
SECTION 601 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR CONSRTUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES
601-1 GENERAL. A minimum of two (2) lanes (one lane in each direction) shall be maintained at all times for a continuous flow of traffic, except as otherwise approved by the Engineer.
Lane closures shall be allowed between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. only. No traveled lane shall be closed overnight without prior City approval. Access to private property shall be maintained at all times.
"Temporary No Parking" signs shall be posted no more than 100 feet apart at least 72 hours prior to work. The signs shall be mounted on either 1” x 2” X 3’ high wood stakes, Type II barricades, or 39-inch high delineators. Signs shall not be posted on trees, traffic signal poles, utility poles, streetlights, or any other street furniture. Signs shall be professionally made of moisture-resistant, heavy duty cardboard or other approved material. "Temporary No Parking" signs shall be maintained by the contractor at all times and shall be approved by the Engineer prior to posting. Cover existing street signs as directed by the Engineer. "Temporary No Parking" signs shall be implemented for one week only (M-F) at a time. Signs shall be removed and reposted each week as needed and approved by the City.
DURING PAVING OPERATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND EQUIPMENT DESIGNATED TO PERFORM AND MAINTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL ONLY. The Contractor shall furnish, place and maintain all temporary traffic control devices required for the safe and orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction. All Traffic control shall conform to the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls (California M.U.T.C.D.) or Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (W.A.T.C.H. Handbook).
If traffic control measures are not in conformance with these provisions, the project shall be stopped until conformance is attained to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
TP-8
At locations where excavations are left open overnight, flashing barricades shall be placed along the excavation at a maximum spacing of 20 feet. A minimum of 3 flashing barricades shall be placed at any one excavation.
Temporary striping will be permitted only on base course and pavement to be overlaid.
Temporary pavement markings to be placed on new asphalt shall be spaced at 25 ft maximum and shall be removable without damage to the new overlay. Method of temporary markings shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at the preconstruction meeting.
The Contractor shall submit and obtain written approval of traffic control plans from the Engineer five (5) working days prior to implementing.
Temporary lane closures shall be allowed during working hours specified in these Technical Provisions. Temporary lane closures maintained beyond the normal working hours may have a negative economic effect on the local residential, commercial/industrial business, and traveling public. Unless the Contractor secures prior written approval from the Engineer to maintain temporary lane closures beyond the working hours allowed, the Engineer may deduct a fee from a progress payment or bond for each temporary lane closure maintained beyond the allowed working hours. The fee will be accessed at a rate of Five Hundred ($500) per each travel lane per each thirty (30) minute interval, or fraction thereof as required by the Engineer. In no event will work be allowed past 5 p.m.
PART 8 – LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
SECTION 801 – INSTALLATION
801-4 PLANTING.
801-4.5 Tree and Shrub Planting. Tree species shall be 24” box (species as noted).
Payment for this item shall include the following:
A. All material and work for planting of the tree.
B. One-year maintenance period. If a tree requires replacement within the on year maintenance period, the new tree shall also have a one year maintenance period from the date of acceptance.
Note: City will tag trees prior to installation. Total maximum distance to tag all trees shall be limited to 80 miles roundtrip and 3 locations. Otherwise, trees shall be brought to the City for approval prior to planting. Rejected trees shall be removed from the job site immediately. 801-4.5.1 Tree Removal. Remove and dispose of existing tree, stump and roots are supplemental provisions to Section 300-1.2 and 300-1.3 of the Standard Specifications. Grind roots minimum of 12" from top of grade. Backfill with select material and prepare for P.C.C. construction or tree replacement where shown.
801-6 MAINTENANCE AND PLANT ESTABLISHMENT. Maintenance period shall be one year and shall commence after work has been completed and approved by the City of Gardena Council.
TP-9
All trees shall be guaranteed by the contractor for the maintenance period. Contractor liability shall cover cost of labor, equipment and materials to replace trees of similar size during the covered period.
END OF TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
1 2101 134th Pl 4 44 176 Complaint log.
2 2140 134th Pl 4 35 140 98
3 2627 144th St 4 138 552 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
4 2806 144th St 4 50 200 40
5 1819 148th St 4 32 128 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
6 1820 148th St 4 37 148 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
7 1826 148th St 19 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
8 1833 148th St 4 32 128 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
9 1854 148th St 4 10 40
10 1907 148th St 4 15 60
11 1915 148th St 4 28 112 2 2 Purple Plum
12 1933 148th St 4 26 104 2 2 Purple Plum
13 1945 148th St 4 46 184
14 1950 148th St 4 20 80 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
15 Deleted
16 Deleted
17 Deleted
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 1 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
18 Deleted
19 1816 150th St 4 32 128
20 1829 150th St 4 24 96 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
21 1830 150th St 4 12 48
22 1836 150th St 4 24 96
23 2527 152nd St 4 60 240 1 1 Purple leaf Plum
24 2609 152nd St 4 8 32
25 2821 152nd St 4 33 132 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
26 2301 154th St 4 108 432 68 3 3 Crepe Myrtle Damage on Spinning side of residence. 27 2616 154th St 5 23 115 1 1 Crepe Myrtle r/r of the Western most of 3 trees 28 Deleted 15
29 Deleted
30 Deleted
31 Deleted
32 Deleted
33 15936 Ardath Ave 4 20 80
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 2 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
34 15940 Ardath Ave 4 24 96 35
35 16008 Ardath Ave 4 37 148 104
36 16019 Ardath Ave 4 32 128 60
37 15905 Atkinson Ave 4 14 56
38 15923 Atkinson Ave 4 12 48
39 16012 Atkinson Ave 4 34 136
40 16013 Atkinson Ave 4 21 84
41 16103 Atkinson Ave 4 10 40
42 16116 Atkinson Ave 4 17 68
43 16123 Atkinson Ave 4 8 32
44 15101 Berendo Ave 4 28 112 1 No replant, corner house, hides view 45 15103 Berendo Ave 4 24 96
46 15105 Berendo Ave 4 20 80 1 1 Evergreen Pear
47 15109 Berendo Ave 4 30 120
48 Deleted
49 Deleted
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 3 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
50 Deleted
51 Deleted
52 Deleted
53 Deleted
54 15315 Catalina Ave 5 19 95 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 55 15403 Catalina Ave 5 46 230 34 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 56 15407 Catalina Ave 5 25 125 35 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 57 15413 Catalina Ave 19 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE
58 15427 Catalina Ave 38 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE
59 13500 Daphne Ave 4 30 144 1 1 Bradford Pear
60 13504 Daphne Ave 4 20 80
61 13505 Daphne Ave 4 24 96
62 13804 Daphne Ave 4 27 108
63 14801 Kingsley Dr 4 26 104 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
64 14811 Kingsley Dr 4 12 48 40 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
65 14703 Kinsgley Dr 4 32 128 33 2 2 Crepe Myrtle
66 14704 Kinsgley Dr 4 51 204 49 2 2 Crepe Myrtle
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 4 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
67 14709 Kinsgley Dr 4 38 152 37 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
68 2724 Manhattan Bch Blvd 50 Complaint log.
69 15819 Marigold Ave 4 47 188
70 14916 Miller Ave 20
71 13003 Purche Ave 4 28 112
72 13011 Purche Ave 4 32 128
73 13027 Purche Ave 4 47 188
74 13103 Purche Ave 4 50 200
75 13107 Purche Ave 4 29 116
76 14507 Purche Ave 4 32 128 1 1 Crepe Myrtle
77 14522 Purche Ave 20
78 15216 Purche Ave 4 26 104 1 1 Bronze Loquat
79 15223 Purche Ave 4 35 140 1 1 Bronze Loquat
80 15233 Purche Ave 4 12 48 2 2 Bronze Loquat
81 15317 Purche Ave 40
82 15323 Purche Ave 25
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 5 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
83 1516-1542 Redondo Bch Blv 8 40 360 DO FOR SURE - PROTECT BUS STOP 84 14413 Roxton Ave 4 24 96
85 14503 Roxton Ave 4 30 120
86 14509 Roxton Ave 4 16 64
87 15238 Spinning Ave 4 32 128
88 15243 Spinning Ave 4 29 116
89 15303 Spinning Ave 4 20 80 1 1 Crepe Myrtle Complaint log. 90 15605 Van Buren Ave 60 30 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 91 15609 Van Buren Ave 4 43 172 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 92 15613 Van Buren Ave 4 20 80 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 93 15617 Van Buren Ave 4 45 180 30 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 94 15621 Van Buren Ave 4 9 36 1 1 Crepe Myrtle DO FOR SURE 95 13104 Wilkie Ave 15 2 2 Flowering Plum Complaint log. 96 13201 Wilkie Ave 4 39 156 84 1 1 Flowering Plum Damage on 132nd side. 97 13505 Wilkie Ave 4 20 80
98 13508 Wilkie Ave 4 47 188
99 13509 Wilkie Ave 4 12 48
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 6 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT 2021/2022
J.N. 993
NO. ADDRESS W L S/W (S.F.) APCH
(S.F.)
CURB &
GUTTER
(L.F.)
REMOVE
TREE
(EA.)
PLANT
TREE (EA.)
TREE TO BE
PLANTED
COMMENTS
100 13516 Wilkie Ave 4 20 80
101 13604 Wilkie Ave 4 16 64
102 13804 Wilkie Ave 4 23 92
103 13813 Wilkie Ave 4 36 144 27 1 1 Crepe Myrtle Complaint log. 104 149th St w/o Western Ave. 300 30 2 1 Work Per plan.
NOTE: SOME LOCATIONS MAY CHANGE OR BE DELETED. ALL AREAS ARE APPROXIMATE. ACTUAL LIMITS SHALL BE FIELD MARKED BY THE CITY. 7 E
0 :~- o
N
B
w
A 8.3%* 5%* A
,c. O
RIDGE ~ 2~
~ —~I— —
C',~ 4
FLOW LINE
---~ --
STANDARD APPROACH
B~'
E A E~ 8.3% 5~* f~
o '~ G
W ~N ~ ~2q~ ~ ~
o ~- R1DGE -~ I EC
m R I ~ G~ R
~ \ O
B~ ^``FLOW LINE~~ — — — BC
SEE NOTE 2
d1 d2
SECTION
A-A
ANGLED APPROACH
SECTION
B-B
W, ft 8' 10` 15' 20' 25 30
W, mm (24QOmm~ 3000mm (450Dmm)(600dmm)(7500mm)(9000mm)
d1, ft Q.33' 0.42' 0.63' 0.83' 1.p4 1.25
MAX (100 mm) 125 mm (186 mm)(250 mm)(313 mm)(375 mm)
d2, ft 0..17' 0.25' 0.25' 0.25' 0.25 0.25
MIN (5t? mm) (75 mm) (75 mm) (75 mm} (75 mm)(75 mm)
1. FOR CASE A, THE RADIUS OF THE CURE RETURN, R, IS EQUAL TO THE PARKWAY NFlDTFfi.
2. ALLEY INTERSECTION SHALL BE PCC, CLASS 520–C-2500 (31 ~–C-17~, 6" (150 mmj THICK.
CURB SHALL BE INTERGRAL TYPE "A°.
3. ASTERISKS, *, SHOW MAXIMUM GRADES.
STANDARD PLANS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTfON
PROMULGATED @Y h1E STANDARD PLAN
PUBLIC ~K~SC~DMk~~ INC.
1984 ALLEY I N TERSECTI QN 130-2 REV. 1998, 2~
USE WITH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION SHEET 1 OF 1