Howard Finn Park- Agreement with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Inc. for access to and maintenance of the Orchard area

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has entered into a no-cost agreement with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Inc. to manage and maintain a 0.3-acre orchard area within Howard Finn Park, located at 7747 Foothill Boulevard in Tujunga, California. This arrangement, documented under Solicitation NOE 25-126 and posted on August 19, 2025, is classified as a categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301, which permits minor alterations to existing public facilities without triggering full environmental review, as the work involves no expansion of use or structural change. The Los Angeles Conservation Corps is responsible for ongoing stewardship of the orchard, including vegetation maintenance, public access upkeep, and minor repairs to existing infrastructure, all performed without financial compensation to the city. The project’s scope is limited to operational maintenance, with no supplies, services, or pricing elements outlined, and no formal contract type, CLINs, or payment terms specified. The Department of Recreation and Parks retains oversight responsibility, with Elena Maggioni, Environmental Supervisor, serving as the primary point of contact. The agreement relies on a certified exemption document and a Notice of Exemption as key supporting materials, though no formal list of attachments, evaluation criteria, or standard acquisition clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are included. Performance occurs on-site, with inspection and acceptance handled by the city, and while submissions must be filed with either the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento or the County Clerk in Norwalk, no deadline, electronic submission method, or detailed procedural instructions are provided. No UEI, CAGE code, socioeconomic certifications, or federal compliance representations are documented, reflecting a locally administered, non-financial, environmental compliance-based partnership.