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CC - (1) Presentation by Larry Moss & Associates of Two Proposed Drought-Tolerant Schematic Plans to Replace City Hall's Landscaping; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: August 8, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Joe Susca, Public Works-Administration
Phone Number: 310-253-5636
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/02/2016); Larry Moss & Associates Landscape Architects (07/20/2016); (E-Mail) the following e-mail distribution list subscribers: Residential Parkway Landscaping Guidelines, Urban Forest Management Plan, Community Gardening, Sustainability/Environmental Issues, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and Public Notifications (08/02/2016).
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (07/28/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) receive a presentation from Larry Moss & Associates of two proposed schematic designs to replace City Hall's foliage with drought-tolerant landscaping; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager regarding their modification.
BACKGROUND
In recognition of several years of continuous drought and resulting potable water shortage in California, the City developed a Water Conservation Plan to achieve targeted water use reductions at City facilities and to provide information to community members to encourage a reduction in their water consumption. CIP No. PO002 Citywide Water Conservation Programs was created with $200,000 in funds for FY 2015/16 and $175,000 in additional funds were added in FY 2016/17 to further the effort, which includes the following components:
* Mailing a postcard to businesses and residents announcing mandatory water use restrictions and dire...
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