AGENDA ITEM NO. 16
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of May 14, 2024
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $577,012.47 due to Martinez Landscape Company, Inc. of Sylmar, CA for General Maintenance (Project #22-05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this progress Payment #3 to Martinez Landscape, Inc of Sylmar, CA.
DISCUSSION:
This contract encompasses various crucial maintenance activities, including the City’s Weed Abatement Project, landscape and general maintenance needs, and specific tasks such as concrete and asphalt replacement, sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacements. Additionally, it includes essential tree planting, removal, and maintenance services for the medians along Hawthorne Blvd, Inglewood Ave, and Imperial Hwy. These contract activities are designed to complement the work performed by City Staff as required.
Furthermore, the contract incorporates regular debris maintenance at Caltrans right of way, ensuring that roads and adjacent areas remain free fro obstructions. This work plays vital rolwe in perserving safe and accessible roadways, while also preventing the accumulation of trash, plastic, and other debris from being washed into our storm drain by rainwater. By effectively managing debris, the contract helps to safeguard the cleanliness and functionality of the surrounding environment.
In addition, in response to growing concerns about homeless encampments on freeway ramps, the city undertook a proactive approach by installing 1,900 linear feet of heavy-duty fencing.
Strategically placed along vulnerable areas, this initiative aims to mitigate the spread of encampments onto freeway ramps, thereby enhancing safety for both residents and commuters.
By limiting access to these spaces, the fencing discourages the establishment of new encampments.
Lastly, as part of this contract, concrete reconstruction was undertaken at the Fire Department 161, which is owned by the City and leased to LA County. By investing in the reconstruction of the fire department, both the City and LA County reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the readiness of emergency response services.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 1: Create an economic development plan for the City FISCAL IMPACT:
None. Funds for tis payment in the amount of $577,012.47 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and will be paid for with the approved and allocated funds from Proposition C, Measure R, and Non-Gas Tax Funds.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Progress Payment #3