RESOLUTION NO. 24-0124
A RESOLUTION OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY
COUNCIL RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND A DEMOLITION CONTRACT
BETWEEN MANHATTAN BEACH AND AMERICAN
WRECKING COMPANY, INC. TO DEMOLISH THE LOT 3
PARKING STRUCTURE
THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. Lot 3 is a City-owned facility at the southwest corner of Morningside Drive and 12th Street in Downtown Manhattan Beach. The 3 -story structure (“Structure”) was constructed in 1971 and contains 146 parking spaces critical to visitors and businesses in the Downtown area. In June 2024, during a routine onsite inspection , staff observed visible corrosion in the steel columns and staircases leading to the third level of the Structure, and as a result, the third level of the Structure was closed to the public to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Following additional onsite inspections and structural assessments evaluating the structural integrity of the Structure, it was determined that the immediate shoring or closure of the Structure was necessary in the interests of public safety. Thereafter on July 30, 2024, the Structure was fully closed to the public, including the sidewalks along 12th Street and Morningside Drive due to the portions of the Structure that overhan g the public right-of-way, and on August 6, 2024 temporary fencing was placed around the Structure.
B. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 12 -6422, adopted by City Council on December 4, 2012, in the event of an emergency, the City Manager is authorized to take action during an emergency pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22050, including the authority to order the repair of public facilities without advertising for bids when the repair is in the public interest and necessitates the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property.
C. On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 0105, declaring a local emergency at the Lot 3 Parking Structure and authorizing the City Manager to secure, demolish and replace the structure pursuant to emergency procedures.
D. Pursuant to the authority of Resolution Nos. 12 -6422 and No. 24 - 0105, the City conducted an expedited bid process for the demolition of the Lot 3 Parking Structure (the “Project”), including the solicitation of bids from construction contractors, and received bids from six contractors.
E. Based on the bids submitted, City staff determined that American Wrecking, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder to carry out the Project, and thereafter the City Manager executed that certain agreement (“Agreement”) with American Wrecking, Inc., dated October 17, 2024, in the amount of $238,887, for the Project.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby ratifies the approval of the plans and specifications for the demolition of the Lot 3 Parking Structure and further hereby ratifies approval of the Agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach (“City”) and American Wrecking Company, Inc. (“Contractor”), dated October 17, 2024, for the demolition of the Lot 3 Parking Structure Project (“Project”), in the amount of $238,887.
SECTION 3. Sufficient funds are currently available in the Parking Lot 3 Redevelopment within the Parking Fund and no further appropriation is necessary at this time.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
ADOPTED on November 6, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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AMY HOWORTH
Mayor
ATTEST:
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LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk