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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Veterans Memorial Park Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, PA-008.
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Meeting Date: January 12, 2026
Contact/Dept.: Diana Szymanski / Public Works Engineering
Phone Number: (310) 253-5623
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [ ]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: E-Mail: GovDelivery - Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/07/2026)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (12/17/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the project specifications and authorize the publication of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Veterans Memorial Park Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, PA 008.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Located along Culver Boulevard between Overland Avenue and Elenda Street are five city owed parking lots originally constructed in the 1980s. These parking lots have been maintained by the City street crews since original construction and are in need of resurfacing. Two parking lots between Coombs Avenue and Elenda Street were recently resurfaced with slurry seal in 2025.
City staff recommends a slurry seal of the parking lots along Culver Blvd adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Building and Veterans Memorial Park. This treatment anticipates extending their usable life for an additional 10-15 years.
The parking lot adjacent to the Teen Center, originally constructed with the building in 1968, hasn't been resurfaced since original construction. Due to the more extensive asphalt pavement damage from tree roots and usage, a full 2 inch grind and paving of the Teen Center parking lot is necessary.
Engineering staff prepared exhibits and specifications that are available upon request at the Engineering Division counter. Construction is tentatively scheduled to start Sp...
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