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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Construction of the Ocean Drive Sidewalk Project, PS-037.
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Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
Contact.: David Nauta/Public Works, Engineering
Phone Number: (310) 253-5606
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: E-Mail: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/09/2026)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (03/24/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plans and specifications and authorize the publication of a notice inviting bids for the construction of the Ocean Drive Sidewalk Project, PS-037.
BACKGROUND
In September 2024, Public Works issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the City Council approved list of on-call civil engineering firms for engineering design services for sidewalk and drainage improvement design of a new sidewalk on the north side of Ocean Drive, connecting Overland Ave and the Ballona Creek bridge. Engineering design services included topographic surveys, drainage, and civil plans. The City received seven proposals as a result of the RFP. After receiving and reviewing the proposals, Kreuzer Consulting Group was selected. Prior to design, in January 2025, a Notice of Adjacent Project was mailed to residents adjacent to the proposed sidewalk notifying them of the proposed removal of the existing trees necessary for the design. There were no comments, questions or concerns. A Parkway Tree Removal Request was filed and completed by the City Arborist in February 2025. A Notice to Proceed was issued to Kreuzer Consulting Group in February 2025 for engineering design services.
The design has been completed, reviewed, and approved by Public Works Department staff. The construction plans will repla...
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