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CC - FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of (1) the Conceptual Drawings for the Higuera Bridge Observation Deck; (2) an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with IDC Consulting, Inc. in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $110,000 for Preparation of the Final Plans and Specifications Incorporating the Observation Deck ($90.000) and Right-of-Way Utility Coordination and Certification Document ($20,000); and (3) a Related Budget Amendment, for the Higuera Street Bridge Removal and Replacement Project (PZ-553).
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Meeting Date: September 11, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Sammy Romo/PW
Phone Number: 310-253-5619
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/04/18);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (08/30/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve (1) the conceptual drawings for the Higuera Bridge Observation Deck; (2) an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with IDC Consulting Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $110,000 for preparation of the final plans and specifications incorporating the observation deck ($90,000) and right-of-way utility coordination and certification document ($20,000); and (3) a related budget amendment, for the Higuera Street Bridge Removal and Replacement Project (PZ-553).
A 4/5ths vote is required for the budget amendment.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Observation Deck
On April 23, 2018, the City Council approved a change order with IDC in the amount of $10,000 to produce artistic renderings of the Higuera Street Bridge with an observation deck on its westerly side. After reviewing the options, the Parking and Traffic Cit...
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