City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: January 16, 2024
From: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Lissette Melendez, Project Engineer
Subject
Notice of Completion for Contract No. CS-1425 City of Vernon Gateway Arch Project Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15311, because the project only consists of construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities;
B. Accept the work of YESCO LLC dba YESCO Signs LLC, as related to City Contract No. CS1425; and C. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and submit the Notice of Completion for the project to the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Background
On April 5, 2022, the City Council awarded City Contract No. CS-1425 Gateway Arch Project in the amount of $499,364.97, including a contingency of $75,000 to YESCO LLC dba YESCO Signs, LLC. The final construction cost was $551,854.07. This project consisted of the design, fabrication and installation of a Gateway Arch over the Santa Fe Avenue at 25th Street intersection. The Gateway Arch welcomes visitors to the City and reinforces its identity with a memorable, unique landmark.
City Contract No. CS-1425 was completed in October 2023, in accordance with the project specifications and City Staff expectations.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Notice of Completion