Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/18/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Maintenance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 15.21 Review and Potential Ratification of Tree Removal Services for El Monte Elementary School per California Public Contract Code § 20113 to Atlas Tree Service, Inc.
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure Atlas Tree Service Proposal 1.5.2023
File Attachment:
Altas Tree Service Proposal 1.5.2023.pdf
Summary: To support the emergency tree removal services to remove (14) Eucalyptus Trees at El Monte Elementary, the district required the support from an outside vendor.

California Public Contract Code § 20113, allows (a) In an emergency when any repairs, alterations, work, or improvement is necessary to any facility of public schools to permit the continuance of existing school classes, or to avoid danger to life or property, the board may, by unanimous vote, with the approval of the county superintendent of schools, do either of the following: (1) Make a contract in writing or otherwise on behalf of the district for the performance of labor and furnishing of materials or supplies for the purpose without advertising for or inviting bids.
Funding:
Fiscal Impact Not to Exceed $200,000.00
Recommendation: Move to approve the ratification of tree removal services for El Monte Elementary School per California Public Contract Code § 20113 to Atlas Tree Service, Inc.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Melanie Koslow - Director of Maintenance and Operations
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the ratification of tree removal services for El Monte Elementary School per California Public Contract Code § 20113 to Atlas Tree Service, Inc.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Debra Mason     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes