CC SR 20190820 03 - Hawthorne Blvd Median Beautification Design Update
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 08/20/2019
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department on the Hawthorne
Boulevard Median Beautification Project final design.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file a presentation from the Public Works Department
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Natalie Chan, Senior Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On July 31, 2018, the City Council authorized awarding design services for the
Hawthorne Boulevard Median Beautification Project to Jon David Cicchetti Landscape
Architects. The project limits are from Palos Verdes Drive West to Crest Road. This
project has also come to be known as the Green Asphalt Removal Project.
On April 16, 2019, the City Council was presented three options for design which
presented various levels of green asphalt removal. Direction was given to Staff to utilize
Option 1, with included full removal of the asphalt within the median with a minimal
amount of vegetation and trees.
At tonight’s meeting, Staff will present the final design for the Hawthorne Boulevard
Median Beautification Project as an update to City Council before going to bid.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendations, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Take other action as deemed appropriate by the City Council
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