City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plans and specifications and
authorize advertising for bids for the Fire Station #3 Project, P-857.
BACKGROUND:
The existing Fire Station #3, located at 11304 Segrell Way, is a wood frame structure
that was built in 1955. Due to the age of this structure, it does not meet current
seismic or building code requirements and it lacks the proper size to accommodate
required staffing levels or specialized fire fighting equipment.
On June 6, 2004, the Redevelopment Agency authorized a professional services
agreement with WLC Architects to prepare an analysis and conceptual design for
either the remodel or relocation of the existing Fire Station #3. The City owns a one-
acre parcel of land at 6030 Bristol Parkway, located in a non-residential area, which is
currently being used as an equipment storage yard for the Public Works Department.
This site was included in the analysis for potential relocation of Fire Station #3.
In all areas of comparison in the WLC analysis, it was determined that construction of
a new fire station at the Bristol Parkway site was deemed the most practical way to
meet the needs of the Fire Department rather than a remodel or demolition and
reconstruction of the existing fire station. Of particular concern for
the Fire Department is the need for an additional apparatus bay to meet current
equipment needs and additional room for the required fire personnel.
Meeting Date: 3/26/07 Item Number: A-6
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Final Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertising
for Bids for the Fire Station #3 Project, P-857
Contact Person/Dept.: Andy O’Connell/PW Phone Number: 310.253.5606
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Master Notification List via email on March 22, 2007
WLC Architects and Rollins Consulting, Inc. by phone on March 22, 2007
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (03/07/07)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (03/12/07)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (3/13/07)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (03/20/07) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
DISCUSSION:
On February 13, 2006, the City Council approved a 12,216 square foot three-bay, two-
story design for the new Fire Station #3. Several meetings were then held with Fire
Department staff to finalize the details of the conceptual design for the new station,
and on May 18, 2006 an application was submitted to the Planning Division for an
Administrative Site Plan Review. On August 17, 2006, the Administrative Site Plan
Review was approved by the Deputy Community Development Director.
Final construction design for the new station was then started and meetings with Fire
Department and Public Works Department staff were held to finalize operational and
maintenance issues. The final construction plans were submitted to the Building and
Safety Division for plan check review on February 1, 2007. Plan check corrections
were returned to the architect on February 23, 2007. The plans were corrected and
resubmitted to Building and Safety Division. The final approval of the plans is
expected before this meeting.
The specifications were prepared by the architect and reviewed and approved by the
design consultant and City staff.
It is anticipated that the award date for the project will occur in May 2007 with
construction commencing in June 2007. The project is slated to be completed in
March 2008. A detailed project schedule is attached.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
It is a policy of the City Council not to disclose the budget of the project during the
bidding period. A confidential memorandum will be provided to the City Council under
separate cover.
ATTACHMENT:
• Project schedule
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the final plans and specifications for the Fire Station #3 Project, P-857;
and
2. Authorize advertising for bids for the Fire Station #3 Project, P-857.
MEETING DATE: 03/26/07
AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration to Approve the Final Plans and
Specifications and Authorize Advertising for Bids for the
Fire Station #3 Project, P-857
ATTACHMENTS
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February 6, 2007
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Culver City Fire Station No. 3
Project 0518000.02
TASK
BEGIN END/DATE DUE
I. Schematic Design
A. Council Review
B. Council Approval
C. PRC Process
2. Design Development
3. Construction Documents
A. Initial Building Department Review
B. Incorporate Review Comments
C. Final Building Department Review
D. Council Approval to Bid
4. Bidding
A. Bid Review
B. Council Approval to Award
5. Construction
A. Construction
September 8, 2005
November 28, 2005
January 24, 2006
June 5, 2006
October 16, 2006
February 1, 2007
February 19, 2007
March 12, 2007
March 27, 2007
April 27, 2007
November 25, 2005
December 9, 2005
January 23, 2006
July 13, 2006
October 13, 2006
January 31, 2006
February 16, 2007
March 9, 2007
March 23, 2007
March 26, 2007
April 26, 2007
May 11, 2007
May 14, 2007
June 1, 2007 March 31, 2008
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