RESOLUTION NO. 26-0084
A RESOLUTION OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF PLANS AND A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BETWEEN MANHATTAN BEACH AND APPLIED RESTORATION, INC. TO CONSTRUCT THE Emergency Shoring at the Lot 3 Parking Structure THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The property at 1155 Morningside Drive, also referred to as “Lot 3”, is a City-owned parcel at the southwest corner of Morningside Drive and 12th Street in Downtown Manhattan Beach. The site formerly contained a 3-story structure (“Structure”) that was constructed in 1971 and contained 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 overhang the public right-of-way, and on August 6, 2024 temporary fencing was placed around the Structure. In addition, it was determined that emergency shoring was necessary to eliminate any safety risk to the public from Lot 3 pending demolition of the Structure, and the City Manager authorized the Contractor to carry out emergency temporary shoring of the Structure to protect health and safety. The Contactor carried out the emergency temporary shoring in a safe and workmanlike manner between August 15, 2024 and September 4, 2024, all work was completed by September 4, 2024, and the Contractor has not performed any further work since September 4, 2024.
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.
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. By this resolution, the City Council acknowledged the engagement of the Contractor in August 2024 to immediately commence installation of temporary shoring at the Structure to stabilize the Structure for the protection of the public and nearby property. The City Council directed the City Manager to execute all contracts and documents with contractors and vendors for the demolition, repair, and replacement of the Structure, and to take any directly related and immediate action required by the emergency, and to procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without giving notice for bids. The City Council also delegated authority to the City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer to order other immediate actions directly related to the emergency situation to address the emergency situation. The City Council further ratified and approved actions taken by the City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer to carry out the emergency repairs and procurement of equipment, services and supplies for those purposes since June 18, 2024.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby ratifies the approval of the plans for the construction of the emergency shoring and further hereby ratifies approval of the Agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach (“City”) and Applied Restoration, Inc. (“Contractor”), dated August 4, 2026, for the construction of the Emergency Shoring at the Lot 3 Parking Structure (“Project”), in the amount of $103,826.82.
SECTION 3. The Council hereby directs the City Manager, and/or his or her designee, to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
ADOPTED on August 4, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk
JOE FRANKLIN
Mayor