HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 - Replacement of Lithocrete on Palm StreetCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. s
June 26, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Mark Harmon, Director of General Services
Ext. 3055, mharmonCa)city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Contract C -3946 -Replacement of Lithocrete on Palm Street
ISSUE:
Should the City repair damaged Lithocrete sidewalk on Palm Street in Balboa Village?
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Shaw & Sons, Inc. of Costa Mesa
in the amount of $33,639.00 to (1) replace 494 square feet of Lithocrete sidewalk at five
locations on Palm Street in Balboa Village, and (2) enlarge the tree well at a sixth
location.
BACKGROUND:
In July, 2003, the City completed Phase 2 of the Balboa Village project. Among the
work included in this project was the installation of Lithocrete sidewalk on Palm Street
between East Ocean Front and East Balboa Boulevard. Lithocrete is a patented
concrete product selected for its finish, availability in various colors, and the ability to be
installed in decorative patterns.
Unfortunately, like any other concrete -based product, Lithocrete is still subject to
damage from street trees. In the east side of the 100 block of Palm Street (between
East Ocean Front and East Balboa Boulevard), the sidewalk surrounds six palm trees.
As constructed, the sidewalk did not allow enough growth space for the pre- existing
trees, and while these trees historically do not create the amount of damage as other
species, roots from the trees have raised the sidewalk. Attachment 1 is a map showing
the locations of the work. General Services Department staff have ground the sidewalk
to mitigate tripping hazards, but we are at the point where the sidewalk requires
replacement.
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Due to the fact the product must be installed by an authorized installer, it cannot be
performed by City Crews nor by a contractor in the annual sidewalk, curb, and gutter
contract bid by the Public Works Department.
Consequently, staff is seeking approval of a contract in the amount of $33,639.00 with
Shaw and Sons, Inc. for the replacement of 494 square feet of Lithocrete around five
palm trees and to hand cut the Lithocrete around the sixth tree to create a larger tree
well. The material will be poured to allow larger tree wells around each of the trees, in
order to prevent repeat damage as quickly.
Due to the number of visitors this time of year in the Balboa Village, the work will
commence in the fall.
Financial Review
There are sufficient funds in Account 3130 -8239 (Field Maintenance — Concrete
Materials) to fund the project.
Environmental Review
This project does not require environmental review.
Public Notice
This agenda item may be noticed according to the Ralph M. Brown Act (72 hours in
advance of the public meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Prepared by
Mike Pisani
Deputy General Services Director
Attachment:
1) Map showing location of the proposed work
Submitted
General
rector