DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION REPORTN0.1

JUNE 27, 2018

COUNCIL DISTRICT 10

REQUEST REVOCABLE PERMISSION FOR ENCROACHMENT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO UNDERTAKE AN ADOPT-A· MEDIAN PROJECT ON THE DEGNAN MEDIAN, LOCATED NORTH OF MARTI\N LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, AT THE INTERSECTION OF DEGNAN BOULEVARD AND NORTON AVENUE, BY THE LEIMERT PARK GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE, IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10.

RECOMMENDATIONS That the Board of Public Works authorizes: 1. The Office of Community Beautification to grant revocable permission to encroach within the public right-of-way, subject to

listed conditions, to: Leimert Park Garden Committee (contact: Gail Molen). ENCROACHMENT: Installation of trees, drought tolerant plants, green art landscaping and irrigation per approved plans on the median island located north of Martin Luther King Boulevard, at the intersection of Degnan Boulevard and Norton Avenue, Council District 10.

2. The City Engineer to issue no-fee Revocable Permit for work to be performed. 3. The City Engineer to issue no-fee A-Permit for work to be performed. 4. The Office of Community Beautification to request the Bureau of Contract Administration to provide a no-fee inspection of the

project.

TRANSMITTALS 1. Adopt-A-Median Partnership Agreement 2. Maintenance Agreement 3. Waiver and Release of Claims by Participant 4. Letter of support from Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr., of the 10th District 5. Letter of support from the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council 6. Irrigation plan approved by the Bureau of Street Services 7. Landscape plan approved by the Bureau of Street Services 8. (3) photos of the location in its current state

DISCUSSION 1. The City of Los Angeles, via the Office of Community Beautification, continues to coordinate the Adopt-A-Median Program,

to encourage/coordinate volunteer beautification projects throughout all parts of Los Angeles. 2. The Leimert Park Garden Committee has agreed to adopt and maintain the improvement. 3. The Adopt-A-Median Project Plan has been reviewed and approved by Bureau of Street Services. The Leimert Park Garden

Committee shall adhere to the conditions as provided in the approval.

CONDITIONS 1. All work must conform to City standards as outlined in the approved work plans. 2. That all project participants, before any work being performed (but not necessarily before permit is issued) sign agreements

releasing the City of Los Angeles from liability to volunteers working on the project.

PAUL RACS, Director Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

PROJECT INITIATED/SPONSORED BY: , ,, _., J ~ J ~ ~ / NAME: 241/1'0 l'f't'a:;,v Y-dEd,1_ dt)d.:J<);v ORGANIZATION: ole/,i-rfZ;T ~A-~ G/l@ELY ra~ {1L)HH1 Fee

ADDRESS, CITY,n~cooe jW6 ~!i!f~~ ~~ PHONE#: J';~ 7jL7--3'd)..79 E-MAIL· __ __ t,€._ ._ ~-~-t1 CITY PROGRAM UNDER WHICH PROJECT IS BEING INITIATED: /li>t2er!9- tle?J/)J,).} COUNCIL DISTRICT: La

PROJECT SITE/STREET FURNITURE ADDRESS: (If there is to be more than one site maintained by the same entity, include one copy of the Maintenance Agreement and attach an extra page with a list of all locations)

Degnan Traffic Median located at intersection of Degnan & Norton, north of MLK Blvd. in Leimert Park LA 90008

ENTITY MAINTAINING PROJECT SITE/STREET FURNITURE: jJ..

BUSINESS NAME~8/f£lJ£/.I ~0/l 46'# #I /T$ ,%iss-IS'TAAY!-G&!/1 tJ ,edA# ~ CONTACT PERSON & POSITIO~ /IIJLJ!f ~"') (3<//1-iijE:,i!_'UM) ~CJrc,(!_ •

PHONE#J~..S-dl..r/.3-///l') E-MAIL:}/()~~~t:1-##-/L,C!atf SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE (CHECK ALL THAT APPL YJ:

D BENCH

D TABLE

D MURAL

~TREES

D PLANTER

D VEGETATION

D COMMUNITY SIGN ? TRASH RECEPTACLE 2)£.f)tJe/l"fT\ ooTHER rll~IY'/?'1Pr;C 7b~r

/ TERMS

MURALS: Apply for mural registration with the City of L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs . Subsequent application of an anti-graffiti coating after completion is required, and can be administered through the registration process. If graffiti occurs , call 311 to have the graffiti removed.

• TREES: Must comply with guidelines established by the City of L.A. Urban Forestry Division, Department of Public Works. Trees are to be watered on a regular basis

• VEGETATION: Maintenance of the vegetation and keeping the site free from weeds and debris. • TRASH RECEPTACLE: Emptying the trash receptacle as needed and replacing the plastic liner. • BENCHES: Periodic cleaning • TABLE: Periodic cleaning • PLANTERS: To be watered on a regular basis. Periodic cleaning .

The City of Los Angeles/Department of Public Works/Office of Community Beautification agrees to : • Assist community groups through the process of obtaining approval , adoption by the Board of Public Works, and permitting process . • Waive the fees for the A-Permit and Revocable Permit associated with the project. • Provide liners upon request for the trash receptacles . • Provide graffiti removal services, free of charge , when possible. • Provide short term loans on hand tools for use on the beautification project. Items available include rakes, brooms, shovels, and hoes. • Provide limited liability coverage through the City of Los Angeles: Commercial general liability-Hazard 2. Coverage applies to all facets of

the project approved by the City of Los Angeles .

OTHER MAINTENANCE DETAILS • • .

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d/16'7 ~£EE 42/Lt-/E(Ml'lY 1<2~£Llc3t£1kAJ lb EZJ')&J:#.. I agree to maintain the site improvements in perpetuity or until the City requests that they be removed. If the site improvements are damaged , destroyed, or become hazardous I understand that it is my responsibility to immediately remove them to the satisfaction of the City; I understand that I may replace damaged, destroyed or hazardous items in-kind and that the City is not responsible for such replacement I understand that this permit is revocable and that the City does not guarantee my ability to install and ma1nta1n these ite) 1mproveme indefinitely I understand that the City may request that the permitted items at this location be removed and/or relocated at any

time without pnor tice an<j/a to ed,~:ely comply with any such request by the City when/if asked-;t:;-:o :-;:do:-so/,i·,....#~t"~-t'r~<j=============::,

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~--------------' PLEASE ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES TO:

City of Los Angeles, Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification 200 North Spring Street, Room 356, Los Angeles, CA90012 Phone: (213) 978-0225 / FAX (213) 978-0241

FORM VERSION: 3/1/16

"ADOPT-A-MEDIAN" PROGRAM NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

This agreement between the City of Los Angeles and

c{5llf€d ~ t/-#7>5/J ·7o v1< 611&lTeiY (Community Group)

• is to provide a means of improving, beautifying and maintaining City pwned property (median strip

ther public right of way) located at: -O • /)

Please describe the proposal/scope of work below, including means to complete the project and desired completion time. Please refer to the guidelines in the Adopt-A-Median information packet and include all component with this agreement form (Please use a separate sheet if necessary).

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Please check ONL y if applicable to your project (Please attach a separate sheet explaining any that apply):

D Construction of a new sidewalk D Repair an existing driveway O Installing/repairing an ADA access ramp

D Installing curb drains D Widening an existing driveway O Closing an existing driveway & repair curb

D Repair an existing gutter D Replace existing asphalt in roadway or alley

The Community Group agrees to:

• Provide the labor and materials required to improve the adopted area, • Maintain the project and area in perpetuity (upkeep, litter removal, watering, etc.). • Follow the plan as approved by the City with any special conditions or requirements.

The City of Los Angeles/Department of Public Works agrees to:

• Navigate community groups through the process of obtaining approval for this proposal. • Pay for costs incurred by the City to investigate this proposal. • Waive any associated Public Works permit fees for the Revocable permit and A-permit ONLY. • Provide hand tools, on a LOAN basis to the group working on the beautification project. Items may

include rakes, brooms, shovels, hoes, etc. • Provide liability coverage through the City of Los Angeles SPARTA INSURANCE PROGRAM, only

during the period of the project's construction Commercial general liability-Hazard 2. Coverage applies to all facets of the project approved by the City of Los Angeles.

• Co ;ae, pe~ such jobs as the s;tuaUon may raq~ ra, to th~;: hat ,esounoes •::;:¥ un_ity Grou Repres, ntative (Ti ';J }f, I' 71E$- Dati

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City of Los Angeles Representative (Title) Date (form TC\iscd Apnl. lOIX)

ATTACHMENT I CITY OF LOS ANGELES

AGREEMENT ASSUMING RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

BY PARTICIPANTS

In consideration of the City of Los Angeles (hereinafter "City") permitting (check one):

D ME (an individual) ~ the GROUP, known as:

_________ c,(/?;ll.f!Zr/,,fgK/Mll)GIJ 7ZJU/L(./4H)II/J8!3 (Name of Participant Adopting the Project) (Name of Group Adopting the Project)

to participate in the Board of Public Works, Adopt-A-Median Program, I do hereby agree for myself, my heirs, executors, assigns and administrators:

That the City, its officers, agents, and employees shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, damage, loss or expense either to me/our group or my/our property incurred while I/we am cleaning, raking, shoveling, planting, or otherwise improving and beautifying public parkways and median strips, or engaged in similar activities.

I/We further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees from all injuries, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) that may arise out of, result from, or in any way be connected with the issuance of this permit for purposes described above. This waiver does not apply to injuries and damages that are solely due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, agents or employees.

I/We hereby represent that I/we have carefully read and understand the contents of this document and sign the same of my/our own free will.

Signature of Individual:

Signature of Parent/Guardian if Participant is under18 y/o): ------------

Date: ojfL~

City of L.A. Office Use Only:

Cognizant City Department: _______________________ _ Department Contact: _________________________ _

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HERB J. WESSON, JR . COUNCILMEMBER, 10TH DISTRICT

PRESIDENT, Los ANGELES CITY COUNC I L

December 26, 201 7

Mr. Gerry Valido, Manager Adopt-A-Median Program Office of Community Beautification Department of Public \V orks Mail Stop #465

Dear Mr. Valido:

I am pleased to support the Lennert Park Garden Tour Committee's application to the Office of Beautification and associated City departments to participate in the Adopt-A-Median program.

My office has received letters from the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Council, the Chen-ywood/Lcimert Park Block Club, and signed petitions from residents in the 3900 b!ock of Degnan Boulevard, the 3900 block ofS. Norton Avenue, and 3900 block of Edgehill Drive, 90008 also in support of the Adopt-A-Median application submitted by the Leimert Park Garden Tour committee.

Please contact my deputy, Albert Lord, at 323-733-8233 or albert.lord@lacity.org should you require additional assistance with this project.

Sincerely,

~~~-/ President, Los Angeles City Council 10th Council District

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CITY HALL OFFICE : 200 NORTH 5FR1KC STREET, ROOM 430 • Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 • PHONE: (213) 473-7010 ° FAX : (2 13) 485-9829

DlS',!cl C-~ OFFICE: 1819 SOUTH WESTERN AVENUE • Los ANGELES, C AUFORNIA 90006 • PHON E: (323) 733-8233 • F AX: (323) 733-5833

E-MAIL : COUNCILMEMBER .WESSON@ LACIT Y. ORG

EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS WEST AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS:

Carl Morgan, Chair Denise Stansell, Co-Chair

Kjiel Carlson, Rec Secretary Mary Jones-Darks, Area 1 Rep

W. Wilson, Area 1 Rep Matthew Jewett, Area 2 Rep

Jackie Ryan, Area 2 Rep Patrice Anderson, Area 3 Rep

Jamal Jones, Area 3 Rep

Find dates and locations of community meetings at:

www.ecwandc.org

To Whom It May Concern:

A Certified City Los Angeles Neighborhood Council since

March 23, 2002

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All Meetings are Open to the Public

office@ecwandc.org (323) 325-1821

September 16, 2017

APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS:

Edmond Warren, Treasurer Vacant, Corr. Secretary

Jason Lombard, At Large Johnnie Raines, Ill , At Large

Kathy Guyton, At Large Misty Wilks, Member At Large

We all serve the communities of: Arlington Park, Bedford Communities, Baldwin Hills Estates, Baldwin Village, Baldwin Hills Village Garden Homes,

Baldwin Vista, Cameo Plaza, Crenshaw Manor, Leimert Park & Village Green

The Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council (ECWANDC) is pleased to support the Leimert Park Garden Tour committee in its effort to implement a beautification project consisting of an enhanced landscape of the Degnan Boulevard traffic circle median, located just north of Martin Luther King Blvd. The median is located on a highly travelled north-south route, and as such, is visible to a large number of Leimert Park residents.

This past May, the Leimert Park Garden Tour Committee held their first biennial Leimert Park Garden Tour, which resulted in over 400 people attending. As promised, they will use 50% of the profits from this event towards a beautification project in Leimert Park. They are also hopeful of procuring additional grants to add to their funding.

This beautification project seeks to create an increasingly inviting atmosphere within the city, and will undoubtedly contribute to the betterment of the community as a whole.

Sinerely,

M£y Carl Morgan Chairperson

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DEGNAN MEDIAN - IRRIGATI

GENERAL NOTE:

1. This diagram shows a desired Irrigation plan to meet the needs or the new trees and planting beds.

LEGEND:

11 Valves: All brass valves ( 4) to be Rainblrd Brass EFB-CP, In-line valves. l' in size

A 4• Ralnblrd Pop-up for lawn area (Valves 1 & 2)

C 12" Ralnbird Pop-up for planting beds. (Valves 3 & 4)

ii Sprinkler Timer*: LEIT Solar Controller 4 station Outdoor model *City to confirm location

liii.J Existing Backflow Preventer

IE Existing Meter

® Quick Coupler Rainblrd 3/4" 33 DLRC

NOTES: 1. The first 50' of each sprinkler waterline will be 1" schedule 40, PVC pipe, reducing down to 3/4" schedule 40 PVC pipe.

2. All sprinkler heads to be Installed with Marie>< swing joints to protect them from damage.

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EXISTL"sG 'ONE-WAY' SIGN

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