DISPOSITION: NO PUBLIC COMMENTARY

DISPOSITION: NO COMMENTARY

TASK ORDER SOLICITATION - DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES (DEA)

Recommending the Board:

1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue a Sole Source TOS to DEA, C-124882, from the Pre-Qualified On-Call (PQOC) Bridge Design Services Consultants List, to provide design support services during construction with a budget authority not-to-exceed $325,676, which includes contingency.

(W.O. E1908115, C-124882)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Joel Jacinto
SECONDED: Kevin James

TREE REMOVAL - 11007 WEST BELLAGIO PLACE

Recommending the Board:

1. CERTIFY the Board has reviewed and considered the information in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2016-1784-MND) for the project at 11007 West Bellagio Place and find the information contained therein appropriately addresses the requested tree removals;
   
   
2. FIND that this project will not have a significant environmental effect under the above described (MND) as the imposition of the mitigation measures described in the MND and incorporated herein as project conditions, there is no substantial evidence the proposed project will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act;
   
   
3. FIND the project's conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree preservation policies or ordinances is less than significant with the incorporation of mitigation measures IV-10, IV-60, and IV-80 as contained in the MND;
   
   
4. ADOPT the MND (Case No. ENV-2014-4715-MND);
   
   
5. SPECIFY that the Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division, located at 1149 South Broadway, is custodian of the documents of other material that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Board's decision is based; and
   
   
6. APPROVE the request for a fee tree removal permit for seven Southern California Black Walnut trees, twenty-four Coast Live Oak trees, and three dead Southern California Walnut trees due to planned grading, installation of retaining walls, and construction of architectural modifications to the existing single-family residence.

(CONTINUED FROM WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 10, 2017)

DISPOSITION:

CONTINUED TO MONDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2017

TREE REMOVAL - 14143 THROUGH 14147 WEST BURBANK BOULEVARD

Recommending the Board:

1. FIND that the tree removals; (1) are classified as operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing street, sidewalk, and gutter involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing; and do not involve removal of a scenic resource; (2) are exempt under Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Category 3 (existing facilities - minor alteration) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental (CEQA) Quality Act Guidelines (2002); and (3) none of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption as set forth in Section 153200.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines apply; and
   
   
2. REVIEW and APPROVE this tree removal permit request for five London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) trees for street widening. Tree replacements are required.

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED - SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Joel Jacinto

TREE REMOVAL - 1200 BLOCK WEST HAMILTON AVENUE FROM BARBRA STREET TO PATTON AVENUE

Recommending the Board:

1. FIND that the tree removal (1) classifies as operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing highways and streets, and involves negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination and do not involve the removal of a scenic resource; (2) the action is exempt under Article III, Section 1, Class 5, Category 3 and Class 1 Category 3 exemptions of the of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and (3) that none of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption as set forth in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines apply; and
   
   
2. REVIEW and APPROVE this tree removal permit request for five Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) tree, four Brazilian Pepper (Shinus terebinthifolius) trees, three Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta), one Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) Palm, one Pine (Pinus spp.) tree, one African Sumac (Rhus lancea) tree, and one Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) tree for street widening project. Tree replacements are required.

(W.O. E19007726)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED - SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Joel Jacinto

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAY OF *85TH STREET FROM VAN NESS AVE TO WESTERN AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *11TH AVENUE FROM HYDE PARK BOULEVARD TO 60TH STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with United Pacific Services, Inc. for $452,640;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise United Pacific Services, Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise United Pacific Services, Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014557, C-127662)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Michael Davis

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF *LANKERSHIM BOULEVARD FROM VICTORY BOULEVARD TO SYLVAN STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *BEEMAN AVENUE FROM OXNARD STREET TO VICTORY BOULEVARD AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. for $630,509.55;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014558, C-127664)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Heather Marie Repenning

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF *LOCKHURST DRIVE FROM FRIAR STREET TO VICTORY BOULEVARD AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *GAZETTE AVENUE FROM DEAD END TO INGOMAR STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. for $381,053.25;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Thrifty Tree Service, Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014556, C-127663)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Joel Jacinto

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF *LUCERNE BOULEVARD FROM OLYMPIC BOULEVARD TO 9TH STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *VAN NESS AVENUE FROM VENICE BOULEVARD TO PICO BOULEVARD AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS 

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for $489,322;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise West Coast Arborists, Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise West Coast Arborists, Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 14555, C-127666)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Michael Davis
SECONDED: Kevin James

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF *OTSEGO STREET FROM UNION AVENUE TO ALVARADO STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *IRVING BOULEVARD FROM MELROSE AVENUE TO BEVERLY BOULEVARD AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for $557,529;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014554, C-127665)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Heather Marie Repenning

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF *PICO BOULEVARD FROM UNION AVENUE TO ALVARADO STREET AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *LAVETA TERRACE FROM LAGUNA AVENUE TO WEST KENSINGTON ROAD AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS 

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with Trimming Land Co., Inc. for $523,163.40;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Trimming Land Co., Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise Trimming Land Co., Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014553, C-127659)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Joel Jacinto

CONTRACT RENEWAL - TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF *ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM BEVERLY GLEN BOULEVARD TO VETERAN AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *LARKE ELLEN CIRCLE FROM MONTE MAR DRIVE TO MONTE MAR DRIVE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS 

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with United Pacific Services, Inc. Trimming Land, Co., Inc. for $452,640; $357,048;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise United Pacific Services, Inc. Trimming Land, Co., Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise United Pacific Services, Inc. Trimming Land, Co., Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014552, C-127657)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

Contractor name change on Agenda only.  Amendment not required.  Report as adopted is correct.

Original Vote:  KJ/MD (All Ayes)

Reconsideration of Item: KJ/HR (All Ayes)

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Luz Rivas

CONTRACT RENEWAL - *TREE TRIMMING IN THE PARKWAYS OF SHERMAN WAY FROM WHITE OAK AVENUE TO HASKELL AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS - YEAR 1 RENEWAL FOR *OSBORNE STREET FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 5 TO BEACHY AVENUE AND CERTAIN OTHER STREETS

Recommending the Board:

1. EXERCISE the City's first option to renew the subject contract with United Pacific Services, Inc. for $748,588;
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise United Pacific Services, Inc. to submit their bonds and insurance documents within five (5) working days after the date of notification of award of this contract by the Board of Public Works; and
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works to immediately advise United Pacific Services, Inc. that work on this project must start within five (5) working days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

(W.O. 014551, C-127661)

DISPOSITION: REPORT ADOPTED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Heather Marie Repenning
SECONDED: Michael Davis

STOP NOTICE - PHL, INC. dba VNSM

PHL, Inc. dba VNSM transmitting Stop Notice in the amount of $37,579 for furnishing sheet metal and flashing in connection with the LAPD New Northeast Area Police Station project - contractor: Bernards Brothers, Inc. 

(C-123564, Communication No. 122112 - filed on March 16, 2017)

DISPOSITION: RECEIVED, FORTHWITH

MOVED: Kevin James
SECONDED: Michael Davis

DISPOSITION: RECEIVED

ADJOURNING MOTION IN MEMORY OF MS. AREKNAZAN MIRZAKHANYAN

- COMMISSIONER LUZ RIVAS

DISPOSITION: