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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 for a Feasibility Study of (1) a Potential New Bicycle and Pedestrian Ramp and Pathway Connecting Ince Boulevard to Ballona Creek; and (2) a Potential New Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge across Ballona Creek Connecting Jefferson Boulevard to Ince Boulevard.
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Meeting Date: August 11, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Mate Gaspar/Public Works Engineering Division
Phone Number: (310) 253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [X] No [ ]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: E-Mail: Meetings and Agendas -City Council (08/07/2025)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director (07/28/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with SWA Group in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 for a feasibility study of (1) a potential new bicycle and pedestrian ramp and pathway connecting Ince Boulevard to Ballona Creek; and (2) a potential new bicycle and pedestrian bridge across Ballona Creek connecting Jefferson Boulevard to Ince Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
Proposed Projects
* Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is proposed to be a non-vehicular bridge across the Ballona Creek Channel to connect Ince Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard, which requires public access and easements through two private properties.
* Bicycle and Pedestrian Ramp and Pathway is proposed to connect Ince Boulevard to Ballona Creek. It would require the construction of a bicycle and pedestrian ramp at Ballona Creek and an easement across the private property located at 8680 Hayden Place, allowing the public to reach Ince Boulevard.
On August 12, 2024, the City Council directed staff to proceed with preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for feasibility and cost studies detailing the scope of work, including...
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