FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
NORTH STAR LAND CARE AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
This First Amendment ("First Amendment") is made as of May 3, 2022, by and between the City of Lynwood, a California municipal corporation ("City"), and North Star Land Care ("Contractor"). City and Contractor are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively referred to as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood and Contractor, have entered into an Agreement, dated July 16, 2019 (“Master Agreement”), which Master Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for Tree Trimming, Maintenance and Inspection Services; and WHEREAS, under Section 3(B) of the Master Agreement sets forth a not-to-exceed annual compensation to Contractor in the amount of $600,000; and WHEREAS, staff finds that additional tree services are needed relating to capital improvement projects as well as inclusion of additional grids to trim that exceed the annual compensation to Contractor; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is willing to provide services above the not -to-exceed compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. That Section 3(B) Compensation is stricken and replaced as follows:
B. The total payment to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00) annually which shall be payable as set forth in the Scope of Work, attached as “Exhibit A,” inclusive of any request for reimbursement, if any, submitted pursuant to Section C, below.
2. AlI other terms and conditions of said Master Agreement dated July 16, 2019 shall remain unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment to the Tree Trimming Services Master Agreement.
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CITY:
DATED: ____________________ BY: __________________________ Jorge Casanova
Mayor
City of Lynwood
DATED: ____________________ BY: __________________________ Noel Tapia
City Attorney
City of Lynwood
DATED: ____________________ BY: __________________________ Maria Quinonez
City Clerk
City of Lynwood
CONSULTANT:
DATED: ____________________ BY: _________________________ Jose A. Martinez
President
North Star Land Care
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Agenda Item # 19.
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
May 3, 2022
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
Ana Leneu, Avant-Garde
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING HSIP-5250(032) MLK JR. BLVD TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING HSIP-5250(032) MLK JR. BLVD TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT”.
Background:
The City submitted a grant application for the “Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard from Alvada Street to Benwell Drive” (Project) to the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). On June 21, 2021, the City received authorization from Caltrans to proceed with the project.
On March 1, 2022, City Council approved an award of a constitution contract for the HSIP Cycle 5 – Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. From Alvada Street to Benwell Drive to International Line Builders, Inc. in the amount of $295,350.00. It is estimated that the work will take forty (40) working days.
Project Scope:
Improvements will take place at Stockwell Dr., Arval St., and Benwell Dr. along MLK Jr Blvd. The traffic improvements include replacement of crosswalks, installing pedestrian crossings, signs, and safety features.
Safety Measures include installation of handrails barricades, double face signs, striping, and ADA compliant ramps.
Discussion and Analysis:
The removal and replacement of crosswalks was included as part of the scope of work for this project. Two City Council Regular Meeting - Page 189 of 194
crosswalks will be removed at Stockwell Drive and MLK Jr Boulevard. A new crosswalk with enhanced safety features will be installed north of the intersection. The new crosswalk will include overhead flashing beacons.
Per CVC Code Section 21950.5, a notification to the public shall be given at least 30 days prior to the scheduled removal of an existing marked crosswalk. California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21950.5 States:
21950.5. (a) An existing marked crosswalk may not be removed unless notice and opportunity to be heard is provided to the public not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled date of removal. In addition to any other public notice requirements, the notice of proposed removal shall be posted at the crosswalk identified for removal.
(b) The notice required by subdivision (a) shall include, but is not limited to, notification to the public of both of the following:
(1) That the public may provide input relating to the scheduled removal. (2) The form and method of providing the input authorized by paragraph (1).
Staff will post the required 30-day Crosswalk Removal Notice per CVC Code Section 21950.5 and will hold the required public hearing.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated total project cost is $459,478 including construction. Staff has available HSIP Funds in the amount of $292,100, Measure R in the amount of $1,001.70, Prop C in the amount of $100,490.30, and SB1 in the amount of $65,886.
Coordinated With:
Public Works Department
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
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2 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING HSIP-5250(032) MLK JR. BLVD TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT”
WHEREAS, The State of California Department of Transportation awarded the City $292,100 in federal funds; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2021, the City received the Authorization to Proceed (E- 76) with the construction on the project from Caltrans; and
WHEREAS, the HSIP Cycle 5 - Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard from Alvada Street to Benwell Drive Improvement Project consists of removal and replacement of crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and signs; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2021, the Notice Inviting Bids for the project was advertised in the Daily Journal, Bid America, and on the City’s web site (PlanetBids); and
WHEREAS, on March 01, 2022, the City Council approved an award of a construction contract to International Line Builders, Inc. in the amount of $295,350.00, and
WHEREAS, replacement of cross walks is included in the scope of work for traffic improvements; and
WHEREAS, per CVC Code Section 21950.5 a notification to the public shall be given at least 30 days prior to the scheduled removal of an existing marked crosswalk; and
WHEREAS, The notice required by CVC 21950.5 subdivision (a) shall include, but is not limited to, notification to the public of both of the following(1) That the public may provide input relating to the scheduled removal; (2)The form and method of providing the input authorized by paragraph (1).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Staff will post the required 30-day Crosswalk Removal Notice per CVC Code Section 21950.5 and will hold the required public hearing.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of City Council Regular Meeting - Page 191 of 194
3 the City of Lynwood.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
(Signatures on Next Page)
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4 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of May 2022.
Jorge Casanova
Mayor
ATTEST:
María Quiñónez Ernie Hernandez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Noel Tapia Ernie Hernandez
City Attorney Interim Director of Public Works
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5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of May 2022, and passed by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 3rd day of May 2022.
Maria Quiñónez, City Clerk
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This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Copies of the Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. Any person who has a question concerning any of the agenda items may call the City Manager at (310) 603-0220, ext. 200.
Procedures for Addressing the Council
IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS, WE ASK THAT ALL PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE
COUNCIL SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS IN ADVANCE TO
[email protected]
OR FILL OUT A FORM
PROVIDED AT THE PODIUM, AND TO TURN IT IN TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. FAILURE TO FILL OUT SUCH A FORM WILL PROHIBIT YOU FROM ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL IN THE ABSENCE OF THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL.
AGENDA
Lynwood Housing Authority
TO BE HELD ON
May 3, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11350 BULLIS RD. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 or Web conference via ZOOM - To participate via Zoom or by telephone: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 835 2029 8238
Duly Posted on 4/29/2022 By MQ
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY SECRETARY
3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Jorge Casanova, Chair
Jose Luis Solache
, Vice Chair
Oscar Flores, Commissioner
Marisela Santana, Commissioner
Rita Soto, Commissioner
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
THIS PORTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE LYNWOOD HOUSING
AUTHORITY ON ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE LYNWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, THERE SHOULD BE NO SUBSTANTIAL
DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE BY LYNWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY, BUT LYNWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY MAY REFER THE MATTER TO STAFF OR SCHEDULE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSION FOR A FUTURE MEETING. (The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54954.2 (a).) Lynwood Housing Authority - Page 1 of 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT CALENDAR WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION AFFIRMING THE ACTION RECOMMENDED ON THE AGENDA. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION ON
THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO VOTING UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OR STAFF REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.
4. APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER-LHA
Comments:
City of Lynwood Housing Authority warrant register dated May 3, 2022 for FY 2021-2022. (FIN)
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Lynwood Housing Authority approve the warrant register dated May 3, 2022 for FY 2021-2022.
ADJOURNMENT
THE LYNWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETINGS WILL BE POSTED AS NEEDED. THE
NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX, 11350 BULLIS ROAD, CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA.
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Agenda Item # 4.
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE:
May 3, 2022
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
Harry Wong, Director of Finance and Administration Service Lilly Hampton, Senior Accounting Technician
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF THE WARRANT REGISTER-LHA
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Lynwood Housing Authority approve the warrant register dated May 3, 2022 for FY 2021-2022.
Background:
N/A
Discussion and Analysis:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
FY 2021-2022
Coordinated With:
City Manager
City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
WARRANT RUN 5 3 2022 LHA
RESOLUTION ITEM
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vchlist
04/27/2022
Bank code :
Voucher
10274
4:30:49PM
lhaus2
Date Vendor
5/3/2022 007609 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
1 Vouchers for bank code :
1 Vouchers in this report
lhaus2
Check List
Lynwood Housing Authority
Invoice PO#
--------- -------
010-51003 02-002591
Page: 1
Description/Account Amount
ANNUAL CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SVCS 1,725.00
Total: 1,725.00
Bank total:
Total vouchers :
1,725.00
1,725.00
Page: 1
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022.XXX
LHA - Warrant Register Dated 05-03-2022
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 03RD day of MAY, 2022.
Jorge Casanova, Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________
Maria Quiňonez, Ernie Hernandez,
Secretary Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Noel Tapia,
Authority Counsel
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2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quiňonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood/Secretary to the Lynwood Housing Authority, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Lynwood Housing Authority of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the ___th day of _______, 2022, and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, VICE CHAIR SOLACHE
AND CHAIR CANANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
__________________________
Maria Quiňonez,
Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) §
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quiňonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood/Secretary to the Lynwood Housing Authority, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Lynwood Housing Authority Resolution No. 2022.XXX on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this ___th day of ______, 2022.
____________________________
Maria Quiňonez,
Secretary
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