HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015.156 (09-01-15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015.156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE (1) MODIFICATION OF THE LYNWOOD LINEAR .PARK
PROJECT'S PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS TO AMEND THE USE OF SPACE ON
BLOCK #3, ORIGINALLY DESIGNATED FOR A PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITY
AND CHANGE THE USE TO A SITTING AREA WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT
LIMITED TO BENCHES, BIKE RACKS, A DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND SHADE TREE
AND (2) ALLOCATION OF $200,000 TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, On August 18, 2015, the budget for the Linear Park Project was
discussed and options were presented to Council to address the Project funding gap;
and
WHEREAS, at conclusion of the discussion, Council authorized the allocation of
$350,000 in funds to complete the Project with a condition that staff identifies alternative
funding source(s) and bring back to Council for consideration for approval at the next
council meeting; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Council's request, the Finance department has provided
various funding sources to be considered by Council for said purpose; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2015, the City Manager requested staff to present
alternative uses for specific areas of Block #3 of the Linear Park Project; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2015, the Park Architect (SWA Group, Inc.) submitted
a draft design which if approved, will modify the existing Site Plan and Specifications of
the Linear Park; and
WHEREAS, City staff was directed to provide an alternative to the Park design of
Block #3, which currently calls for the installation of a public restroom; and.
WHEREAS, the modified design provides 3 shade trees and sifting area (4
benches), complimented with water a fountain and bike racks; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost saving of modified plan for Block #3 is
approximately $156,000 ($189,000 for original design, less the $33,000 for
modification installed); and
WHEREAS, the modification of Plan will reduce the amount of allocation needed
to complete the Park from $350,000 to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that circumstances have been identified that justify the
need for proposed modification to Block #3, which is in the best interest of the .City,
residents and the Linear Park Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and agrees
the completion of the Lynwood Linear Walking Park Project is of great importance and it
is in the best interest of the City and Project to modify Block #3.
Section 2. That the City hereby approves the modification of the Lynwood
Linear Parks Plan and Specifications to reflect the changes set forth in the attached
rendering supplied by the Linear Park's Architectural firm, SWA Group Inc.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby directs staff to coordinate with the
Architect, Contractor and Construction Manager to expedite the transition of planned
construction for modified area.
Section 4. That the City hereby approves an allocation of $200,000 in
additional funds, for the completion of the Park and increase the total funding for this
project to $5,538,912.
Section 5. That the City hereby directs Finance to transfer funds to effectuate
the allocation indicated in Section 4 of this Resolution as follows:
FROM
TO
Refuse Fund Reserves
$24,452
(Fund 1052 )
$24,452
3782.75.208.XXXXX
General Fund —
Parking Enforcement
"Salaries and Benefits
65,755
— 1011.55.515.XXXXX
65,755
3782.75.208.XXXXX
General Fund —
57,523
Salaries
57,523
3782.75.208.XXXXX
1011.XX.XXX.60001
General Fund —
3,165
1011.45.XXX.62015
3,165
3782.75.208.XXXXX
Water Fund —
12,661
6051.45.XXX.62015
12,661
3782.75.208.XXXXX
General Fund — Public
Works Salaries and
Benefits —
36,444
1011.45.615.XXXXX
36,444
3782.75.208.XXXXX
Total $200,000
Total $200,000
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1St day of September, 2015.
ATTEST:
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aria Quinonez, Ci lerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David A. Garcia, City Attorney
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Luis Solache,
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager
uno Naulls, Project Manager
Community Development
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 1St day of September, 2015.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, HERNANDEZ AND SANTILLAN-
BEAS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER SOLACHE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER CASTRO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council
of said City; do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. '2Q1,5.156 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on
the date and by the, vote therein stated. Dated this 1St day of September, 2015.
Maria Quinonez,
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