City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: May 6, 2025
From: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Carlos Velazquez, Engineering Aide
Subject
Notice of Completion for Contract No. 20250060 – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements and Street Tree Planting Along Santa Fe Avenue and Vernon Avenue Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the project consists of the maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing structures and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use;
B. Accept the work of Oppenheimer National as related to City Contract No. 20250060; 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 November 19, 2024, following a formal bidding process, the City Council awarded Contract No. 20250060—ADA Improvements and Street Tree Planting along Santa Fe Avenue and Vernon Avenue (the Project)—to Oppenheimer National in the amount of $657,000, with a 10% contingency of $65,700.
The project scope included construction of 15 ADA-compliant curb ramps citywide, installation of 10 stormwater intercepting tree planters along Santa Fe Avenue, and the planting of 155 trees—125 individual trees along Vernon and Santa Fe Avenues, and 30 trees planted in groups of three in the stormwater intercepting tree planters.
One change order was approved to extend the contract duration. The final project cost remains $657,000, with a revised completion date of April 1, 2025, consistent with project specifications and City staff expectations.
The Notice of Completion has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Notice of Completion – Contract No. 20250060