CC - Item 6C - Participation in the Preparation of An Enhanced Watershed Management ProgramROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 11, 2013 "
SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION IN THE PREPARATATION OF AN ENHANCED
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
SUMMARY
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) approved and
issued an updated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) Permit
effective December 28, 2012. This NPDES permit is a set of regulations, control
measures, and programs aimed at preventing the pollution of storm water and urban
runoff within Los Angeles County. Prior to this update in December 2012, the most
recent update to the NPDES permit and regulations was in 2001. By comparison, the
newly updated permit contains more stringent regulations but encourages and enables
a collective approach to the NPDES issue.
Included in the newly adopted permit is the creation of Watershed Management Plans,
which are comprehensive stormwater mitigation plans that are developed either
individually, at a basic level, or at a more advanced level through a consortium of
multiple agencies. The City of Rosemead desires to join the Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group to complete an Enhanced Watershed Management Program, which is
a comprehensive approach to addressing the stormwater issue. The group, led by the
City of Los Angeles, includes the County of Los Angeles (representing unincorporated
areas), the County Flood Control District, fourteen (14) cities, including the City of
Rosemead. Such a cooperative effort represents not only the most comprehensive
approach to this issue, but would also provide the City with significant cost savings over
addressing it alone.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the draft Memorandum of Understanding authorizing the City of
Rosemead's participation in the development of an Enhanced Watershed
Management Program with the County of Los Angeles and fourteen (14) other
cities, and
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit all appropriate paperwork for participation
in the program.
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DISCUSSION
The City of Los Angeles, as the lead agency, is organizing a group of cities and the
County of Los Angeles to complete an Enhanced Watershed Management Program in
compliance with the NPDES permit that became effective on December 28, 2012. This
group is known as the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group. An Enhanced
Watershed Management Program, as defined by the LARWQCB, is a plan that
comprehensively evaluates opportunities, within the program area, for collaboration
among Permittees and other partners on multi- benefit regional projects that attempt to
retain all non -storm water and storm water runoff. Additionally, the projects will
emphasize other benefits such as flood control and water supply replenishment. The
defined area for this program includes Los Angeles County Unincorporated Area, Los
Angeles County Flood Control District, the City of Los Angeles, the City of Rosemead,
and 13 other local cities. The thirteen other the cites are the Cities of Alhambra,
Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Hidden Hills, La Canada Flintridge, Montebello,
Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena, and Temple
City.
The completion of the Enhanced Watershed Management Plan has many benefits to
the City of Rosemead's efforts for compliance with NPDES regulations. The creation of
this collaborative effort enables the City to work collectively with other agencies, rather
than individually, on projects that will provide more widespread benefit than the City's
individual efforts. Additionally, the completion of an Enhanced Watershed Management
Program provides the City with more time to implement the activities and compliance
points that are mandated by the updated NPDES permit. The Enhanced Watershed
Management Program document is not required to be completed until June 30, 2015, as
opposed to a compliance deadline of June 30, 2013 for those agencies who do not
participate in an Enhanced Watershed Management Plan. If the City chooses not to
participate in the Enhanced Watershed Management Plan, it becomes liable, as of July
1, 2013, for compliance with all provisions of the NPDES permit. Complying with the
permit as adopted, as opposed to the participation in the EWMP group, will result in
higher expenditures and expose the City to increased liability.
The City of Los Angeles, as the lead agency, will complete the procurement process, in
accordance with the City of Los Angeles' purchasing policy, of consulting services for
development of the enhanced watershed management plan. The City of Los Angeles
has an on call services list from which they will select the most responsive bidder to
their request for proposals. The cost share agreement will be divided by percentage of
area by City. The City of Rosemead represents approximately 1.07% of the project
area and as such will bear approximately 1.07% of the cost. The City of Los Angeles, in
the RFP process, will include a not to exceed amount of approximately $1.5 million,
which is representative of all the total cost estimate for a project of this scope.
TIMELINE
Should the City Council authorize the City's participation in this program, the following is
a list of tentative milestones:
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June 11, 2013
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• June 14, 2013- The City of Rosemead submits a letter of intent to participate to
the City of Los Angeles
• June 28, 2013- The City of Los Angeles, on behalf of the group, submits a Notice
of Intent to the LARWQCB notifying them of the group's intention to develop an
Enhanced Watershed Management Plan
• August / September 2013- The City of Los Angeles will receive proposals for
consulting services, review proposals, and award consulting contract.
• December 1, 2013 — Executed Memorandum of Understanding must be
completed with City of Los Angeles
• January 2014 — First installment payable to the City of Los Angeles
• June 2014 - Final work plan submitted to LARWQCB for approval
• July 2014 — Second and final installment payable to the City of Los Angeles
• July 2015 — Draft Enhanced Watershed Management Program due to
LARWQCB for Approval
• January 2016 — Final Enhanced Watershed Management Program document
approved by LARWQCB for implementation
While the Enhanced Watershed Management Plan is being developed, the City will
continue to be responsible for compliance with the Total Maximum Daily Loads and
provisions that were included in the NPDES permit that was effective in 2001. Per the
NPDES permit of 2001, the City of Rosemead is subject to four TMDLs including Trash,
Metals, Bacteria, and Nitrates. At this time, the City is undertaking efforts to comply with
the TMDLs as required.
Should the City choose not to pursue the Enhanced Watershed Management Program,
it would be required to submit a Notice of Intent to the LARWQCB on June 28, 2013
signifying its intent to comply with the permit as adopted. As of July 1, 2013, the City
would then be liable for compliance with all terms of the NPDES permit that was
effective December 28, 2012. Based on the new requirements contained in the permit,
this is not a feasible option. Such an effort would require additional funding and staffing
resources.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The City of Rosemead's cost to participate in this Enhanced Watershed Program will
not exceed $16,801.72 for the two year development of the plan. The payment will be
split in half with one half being payable in Fiscal Year 2013 -14 and the second half
being payable in Fiscal Year 2014 -15. The RFP for consultant services to complete the
plan will have a not to exceed amount of approximately $1,500,000.00 and include a
10% contingency. Rosemead's cost share, based on land area of the project area in
question, is roughly 1.07% of the total contract amount.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (a) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines.
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June 11, 2013
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared By: Submitted By:
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W ag Chris Marcarello
ment Analyst Director of Public Works
Attachments:
A. Draft Memorandum of Understanding for creation of the Enhanced
Watershed Management Plan
B. Draft Notice of Intent from Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, THE CITY OF BURBANK,
THE CITY OF CALABASAS, THE CITY OF GLENDALE, THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS,
THE CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK, THE CITY OF PASADENA, THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, THE CITY
OF SAN GABRIEL, THE CITY OF SAN MARINO, THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA,
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT, AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
D REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED
D
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
THE ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into as of the date of the last
signature set forth below by and between: the City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation; the
City of Alhambra, a municipal corporation; the City of Burbank, a municipal corporation; the
City of Calabasas, a municipal corporation; the City of Glendale, a municipal corporation; the
City of Hidden Hills, a municipal corporation; the City of La Canada Flintridge, a municipal
corporation; the City of Montebello, a municipal corporation; the City of Monterey Park, a
municipal corporation; the City of Pasadena, a municipal corporation; the City of Rosemead, a
municipal corporation; the City of San Gabriel, a municipal corporation; the City of San Marino,
a municipal corporation; the City of South Pasadena, a municipal corporation; the City of
Temple City, a municipal corporation; the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
(LACFCD), a political subdivision of the State of California; and the County of Los Angeles, a
political subdivision of the State of California. Collectively, these entities shall be known herein
as "Parties" or individually as "Party."
WHEREAS, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region ( "Regional
Board ") adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System Permit Order No. R4- 2012 -0175 ( "MS4 Permit"); and
WHEREAS, the MS4 Permit became effective on December 28, 2012 and requires that
the LACFCD, County of Los Angeles, and 84 of the 88 cities (excluding Avalon, Long Beach,
Palmdale, and Lancaster) within the County of Los Angeles comply with the prescribed elements
of the MS4 Permit; and
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WHEREAS, the MS4 Permit identified the Parties as the MS4 pemiittees that are
responsible for compliance with the MS4 Permit requirements pertaining to the Los Angeles
River Watershed Management Area; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to collaborate on the development of an Enhanced
Watershed Management Program (EWMP) for the Los Angeles River Watershed Management
Area to comply with certain elements of the MS4 Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that each shall assume full and independent responsibility
D for ensuring its own compliance with the MS4 Permit despite the collaborative approach of the
MOU; and
WHEREAS, the development of an EWMP includes the preparation of a Work Plan, a
° draft and final Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan ( "CIMP "), and a draft and final Enhanced
Watershed Management Program Plan ( "EWMP Plan"), collectively referred to herein as
"Plans "; and
Q WHEREAS, the Parties collaboratively prepared a final Scope of Work and Request for
Proposal to obtain a Consultant for preparing the Plans that will satisfy the requirements of the
MS4 Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that hiring a Consultant to prepare and deliver
the Plans will be beneficial to the Parties and they desire to participate and will provide funding
in accordance with the cost allocation on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed that the total cost for developing the Plans shall not
exceed $1,593,410.05 including the project administration and management cost but excluding
10% contingency; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to retain the City of Los Angeles to coordinate the
services of a Consultant to develop the Plans, the Parties have agreed to share in the cost and pay
the City of Los Angeles for these consultant services as provided by Exhibit A of this MOU, and
the City of Los Angeles has agreed to act on behalf of all Parties in the preparation of the Plans
and the coordination of the consultant services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the Parties,
and of the promises contained in this MOU, the Parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals: The recitals set forth above are fully incorporated into this MOU.
Section 2. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to cooperatively fund the preparation and
submittal of the Plans to the Regional Board.
Section 3. Cooperation: The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another to attain the purpose
of this MOU.
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Section 4. Voluntary: This MOU is voluntarily entered into for the purpose of preparing and
submitting the Plans to the Regional Board.
Section 5. Term: This MOU shall become effective on the last date of execution by the Parties
or December 28, 2013, whichever comes first, and shall remain and continue to remain in effect
until June 30, 2016. If a Party does not execute this MOU by December 28, 2013, that Party shall
be excluded from this MOU and this MOU shall become effective on December 28, 2013 by
execution by the remaining Parties.
D Section 6. Assessment for Proportional Cost: The Parties agree to pay the City of Los Angeles
for preparation and delivery of the Plans in the amounts shown in Table (4) of Exhibit A, based
on the total costs shown in Tables (1) and (2) and the cost allocation formula shown in Table (3)
of Exhibit A, attached hereto and made part of this MOU by this reference. The City of Los
° Angeles will invoice the Parties in two installments upon execution of this MOU as shown in
Table (4) of Exhibit A, based on the allocated costs for developing the Plans by the Consultant
and the project administration and management costs at a percentage of 10% of the allocated
costs for development of the Plans. At the end of each fiscal year, the City of Los Angeles will
provide the Agencies with a statement with the actual expenditures. Unexpended funds at the
termination of this MOU will be returned to the Parties in accordance with the cost allocation
formula set forth in Table (3) of Exhibit A.
Section 7. City of Los Angeles agrees:
a. To solicit proposals for, award and administer a Consultant contract for the
preparation and delivery of the Plans. The City of Los Angeles will be compensated
for the administration and management of the Consultant contract as described in
Exhibit A.
b. To utilize the funds deposited by the Parties only for the administration of the
Consultant contract, project management, and the preparation and completion of the
Plans.
c. To provide the Parties with an electronic copy of the technical memos, draft Plans
and completed Plans within 7 business days of receipt from the Consultant.
d. To invoice the Parties in the amounts and according to the schedule shown in Table
(4) of Exhibit A.
e. To provide an accounting within 90 days after at the termination of the MOU or
within 90 after the early termination of the MOU pursuant to Section 11. The City of
Los Angeles shall return the unused portion of all funds deposited with the
City of Los Angeles in accordance with the cost allocation formula set forth in Table
(3) in Exhibit A.
Section 8. The Parties further agree:
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a. To make a full faith effort to cooperate with one another to achieve the purposes of
this MOU by providing information about project opportunities, reviewing
deliverables in a timely manner, informing administration and council.
b. To fund the cost of the preparation and delivery of the Plans and to pay the City of
Los Angeles for the preparation and delivery of the Plans based on the cost allocation
shown in Exhibit A. This includes the costs incurred by the City of Los Angeles for
administering the Consultant services between awarding the Consultant contract and
D the execution of this MOU.
c. To grant access rights and entry to the City of Los Angeles and the Consultant during
the terms of this MOU to the Parties' facilities (i.e. storm drains, channels, catch
° basins, properties, etc.) ( "Facilities ") to achieve the purposes of this MOU. Prior to
exercising said right of entry, the City of Los Angeles or their Consultant shall
provide written notice to the Parties at least 48 hours in advance. For the purposes of
this provision, written notice shall include notice delivered via e-mail that has been
0 delivered to the Parties' representatives identified in Exhibit B. The Parties shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other, their elected and appointed officers,
employees, and agents, from and against any and all liability, including but not
IF limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses (including attorney and
expert fees), arising from or connected with the entry onto the Facilities. This
indemnification is in addition to the other indemnities made herein.
Section 9. Invoice and Payment
a. Payment: The Parties shall pay the City of Los Angeles their proportional share of the
cost for the preparation and delivery of the Plans and project administration and
management as shown in Table (4) of Exhibit A. Payments are due within sixty (60)
days of receiving the invoice from the City of Los Angeles.
b. Invoice: The City of Los Angeles will invoice Parties in two installments in the
amounts shown in Table (4) of Exhibit A. The first invoice will be sent upon
execution of this MOU or in January 2014, whichever comes first. The second
invoice will be sent in July 2014.
c. Contingency: The City of Los Angeles will notify the Parties if actual expenditures
are anticipated to exceed the cost estimates contained in Exhibits A and obtain
approval of such expenditures from all Parties. Upon approval, the Parties agree to
reimburse the City of Los Angeles for their proportional share of these additional
expenditures at an amount not to exceed 10% of the original cost estimate as shown
in Exhibit A. This 10% contingency will not be invoiced, unless actual expenditures
exceed the original cost estimate. Expenditures that exceed the 10% contingency will
require an amendment of this MOU.
Section 10. Indemnification
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a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4 and 895.6, each Party shall each assume
the fiill liability imposed upon it, or any of its officers, agents or employees, by law
for injury caused by any negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the
performance of this MOU.
b. Each Party indemnifies and holds harmless the other party for any loss, costs, or
expenses that may be imposed upon such other party by virtue of Government Code
section 895.2, which imposes joint civil liability upon public entities solely by reason
D of such entities being parties to an agreement, as deemed by Government Code
Section 895.
c. In the event of third -party loss caused by negligence, wrongful act or omission by
° more than one Party, each Party shall bear financial responsibility in proportion to its
percentage of fault as may be mutually agreed or judicially determined. The
provisions of Civil Code Section 2778 regarding interpretation of indemnity
n agreements are hereby incorporated.
Section 11. Termination
a. This MOU may be terminated in whole or in part, upon the express written agreement
to all Parties by giving 30 day written notice. The terminating Party shall be
responsible for its Proportional Costs, which the City of Los Angeles incurred or to
which it became bound through the effective date of termination. Such MOU Costs
shall include the remaining fees of any Consultant retained by the City of Los
Angeles prior to the effective date of termination. Should any Party terminate the
MOU, the remaining Parties' Proportional Cost allocation shall be adjusted in
accordance with the Cost Share Formula. If this MOU is terminated, all Parties must
agree on the equitable redistribution of remaining funds deposited, if there are any, or
payment of invoices due at the time of termination. Completed work shall be owned
by all Parties. Rights to uncompleted work by the Consultant still under contract will
be held by the Party or Parties who fund the completion of such work.
b. If a Party fails to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this MOU, that Party
shall forfeit its rights to the work completed through this MOU.
Section 12. General Provisions
a) Notices Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports relating to this MOU, and any
request, demand, statement or other communication required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the Representative of the Party at the
address set forth in Exhibit B. Parties shall promptly notify each other of any change
of contact information, including personnel changes, provided in Exhibit B. Written
notice shall include notice delivered via email or fax. A notice shall be deemed to
have been received on (a) the date of delivery, if delivered by hand during regular
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business hours, or by confirmed facsimile or by email; or (b) on the third (3) business
day following mailing by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the
addresses set forth in Exhibit B.
b) Administration For the purpose of this MOU, the parties hereby designate as their
respective Party Representatives the persons named in Exhibit B. The designated
Party Representatives, or their respective designees, shall administer the terms and
conditions of this MOU on behalf of their respective Party. Each of the persons
signing below on behalf of a Party represents and warrants that they are authorized to
D sign this MOU on behalf of such Party.
c) Relationship of Parties The Parties are and shall remain at all times as to each other,
wholly independent entities. No Party to this MOU shall have power to incur any
° debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of another Party unless expressly provided to
the contrary by this MOU. No employee, agent, or officer of a Party shall be deemed
for any purpose whatsoever to be an agent, employee or officer of another Party.
d) Binding Effect This MOU shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each
Party to this MOU and their respective heirs, administrators, representatives,
successors and assigns.
e) Amendment The terms and provisions of this MOU may not be amended, modified
or waived, except by an instrument in writing signed by all the Parties. This section
applies to, but is not limited to, amendments proposed to address regulatory changes
in the MS4 permit, modifications to the Scope of Work, or changes in the number of
Parties to this MOU. For the City of Los Angeles, the Director of Bureau of
Sanitation or his/her designee is authorized to execute such amendments.
f) Waiver Waiver by any Party to this MOU of any term, condition, or covenant of this
MOU shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver
by any Party to any breach of the provisions of this MOU shall not constitute a waiver
of any other provision, nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any
provision of this MOU.
g) Law to Govern, Venue This MOU shall be interpreted, construed and governed
according to the laws of the State of California In the event of litigation between the
Parties, venue in the state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Los
Angeles.
h) No Presumption in Drafting The Parties to this MOU agree that the general rule that
an MOU is to be interpreted against the Party drafting it, or causing it to be prepared
shall not apply.
i) Entire Agreement This MOU constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, whether written or oral, with respect thereto.
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j) Severability If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this MOU is declared
or determined by any court or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this MOU shall not be affected thereby
and this MOU shall be read and constructed without the invalid, void, or
unenforceable provision(s).
k) Counterparts This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and
D the same instrument, provided, however, that such counterparts shall have been
delivered to all Parties to this MOU.
1) All Parties have been represented by counsel in the preparation and negotiation of this
° MOU. Accordingly, this MOU shall be construed according to its fair language.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives and affixed as of the date of signature of the Parties:
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Submitted by the:
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group
City of Los Angeles
City of La Canada Flintridge
County of Los Angeles
City of Montebello
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
City of Monterey Park
City of Alhambra
City of Pasadena
City of Burbank
City of Rosemead
City of Calabasas
City of San Gabriel
City of El Monte
City of San Marino
City of Glendale
City of South Pasadena
City of Hidden Hills
City of Temple City
June 28, 2013
• Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group
1. Introduction
The City of Los Angeles, the City of Alhambra, the City of Burbank, the City of Calabasas, the City of El Monte,
the City of Glendale, the City of Hidden Hills, the City of La Canada Flintridge, the City of Montebello, the City of
Monterey Park, the City of Pasadena, the City of Rosemead, the City of San Gabriel, the City of San Marino,
the City of South Pasadena, the City of Temple City, the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District, collectively the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group (Group), respectfully submit this
Notification of Intent (NOI) to develop an Enhanced Watershed Management Plan (EWMP) for the Upper Los
Angeles River Watershed per Part VI.C.4.b.i of Order No. R4- 2012 -0175 (MS4 Permit). The City of Hidden Hills has
requested to include approximately 100 acres of land area, within their jurisdiction, located within the Malibu
Creek watershed into this EWMP. Additionally, this NO1 includes a statement of the Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group's intent to follow a Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (GIMP) approach.
The Los Angeles River Watershed encompasses approximately 834 square miles, and 43 different Cities. The Upper
Los Angeles River Watershed is the largest sub - watershed in the Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area,
encompassing approximately 451 square miles. The 303(d) List has identified the Los Angeles River Watershed as
being impaired by several pollutants. Accordingly, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles
Region ( LARWQCB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) have adopted and /or established
several TMDLs for the receiving waters in the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed. The Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group propose the development of an EWMP specifically for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed
as the most effective approach to utilize opportunities to retain and reuse runoff and to address the unique
challenges of the watershed. The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group does not include all jurisdictions
within the watershed however all drainage infrastructure operated and maintained by the LACFCD within the
boundaries shown in Attachment 1 are covered under this EWMP and CIMP.
The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group have been collaborating since the first Los Angeles River Watershed
TMDLs were adopted by the LARWQCB. The TMDL monitoring in Upper Los Angeles River Watershed have been
implemented in a coordinated manner and is being cost - shared by all Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group as
well as Caltrans. The City of Los Angeles will be the lead agency for developing the EWMP and CIMP.
Development of the EWMP Work Plan, CIMP, and EWMP Plan will be a collaborative process between all Upper
Los Angeles River Watershed Group, coordinated with the Technical Advisory Committee as well as with
watershed stakeholders.
The City of Los Angeles will be the lead agency for developing the EWMP and CIMP. Development of the Work
Plan, CIMP, and EWMP Plan will be a collaborative process between all Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group,
coordinated with the Technical Advisory Committee as well as with watershed stakeholders.
The following sections satisfy:
a) The EWMP requirements for NO1 submittal as provided by Section VI.C.4.b of the MS4 Permit;
b) The CIMP notification requirements as provided by Attachment E Section IV.C.1.; and
c) Provides the LARWQCB with additional information on the approach that the Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group intend to follow for EWMP development.
2. Notification of Intent (Section VI.C.411 and Attachment E Section W.C.1.)
The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group hereby notify the LARWQCB of their intention to collaboratively
develop an EWMP for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed, and request a Work Plan due date of 18 months
after the effective date of the MS4 Permit (June 28, 2014) and a draft EWMP Plan due date of 30 months after the
effective date of the MS4 Permit (June 28, 2015).
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Additionally, the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group notify the LARWQCB by this NOI of their intention to
collaboratively develop an CIMP for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed, and request submittal Draft CIMP due
date of 18 months after the effective date of the MS4 Permit (June 28, 2014).
3. Interim and final TDML compliance deadlines (Section VI.C.4.1b.ii)
Table 1 lists the TMDLs that apply to the Upper Los Angeles River subwatershed of the Los Angeles River
Watershed Management Area. Interim and final compliance deadlines of the Los Angeles River Watershed Trash
TMDL and final compliance deadlines of other TMDLs occurring prior to the anticipated approval date of the
EWMP (April 28, 2016) are included in Table 2.
The watershed control measures that will be implemented to meet the requirements of the interim and final trash
water quality based effluent limits (WQBELS) and all other final WQBELS are described in more detail in Section 12
of this NOI submittal.
Table 2. Interim (trash) and final TMDL compliance deadlines prior to EWMP
approval
Los Angeles River Watershed Trash 20% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2005'
TMDL 30% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2006
40% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2007
50% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2008
60% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2009
70% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2010
80% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2011
90% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2012
96.7% reduction of baseline load
Interim
09/30/2013 i
100% reduction of baseline load
Final
09/30/2014 �
• An geles 100% of M54 drainage area complies with
Final
. dry- weather waste load allocations
Legg Lake Trash TIVIK 20% reduction of baseline load
Interim
03/06/2012
40% reduction of baseline load
Interim
03/06/2013
60% reduction of baseline load
Interim
03/06/2014
80% reduction of baseline load
Interim
03/06/201,
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100% reduction of baseline load Final - d$(QRW16.
100% of MS4 drainage area complies witty
i. waste load allocations
4. Geographical scope (Section VLCA.b.iii.(1))
The area included in this Upper Los Angeles River Watershed EWMP is approximately 451 square miles and
comprised of the Cities of Los Angeles, Alhambra, Burbank, Calabasas, El Monte, Glendale, Hidden Hills, La Canada
Flintridge, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple
City, the Unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District's,
facilities within the above jurisdictions as well as those within the non - participating cities of San Fernando,
Compton, Irwindale, and South El Monte. Additionally, the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed EWMP will cover
the drainage infrastructure operated and maintained by the LACFCD within the boundaries shown in Attachment
1. Moreover, approximately 119 acres of the City of Hidden Hills that lie in the Malibu Creek Watershed will be
addressed in the plan developments. Attachment 1 provides a map of the watershed boundaries and the
delineations of the land areas of the MS4 permittees and other entities within the watershed collectively the
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group.
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed are collectively approximately 9.5 miles long and divided in three hydrological
units:
• Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Reach 1 is approximately 2 miles long from Cochran Avenue to
National Boulevard. This portion of the creek is channelized with vertical concrete walls.
• Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Reach 2 is approximately 4 miles long between National Boulevard
and Centinela Avenue where Ballona Estuary starts. Reach 2 is also channelized for the most part with
trapezoidal walls.
Major tributaries to Upper Los Angeles River Watershed include Aliso Creek, Bell Creek, Bull Creek, Tujunga Wash,
Burbank Western Channel, Arroyo Seco, Rio Hondo, and Compton Creek.
All Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group have agreed to collectively develop the Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed EWMP. Therefore, the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed EWMP will cover all of the areas owned by
the MS4 permittees within the watershed as shown in Attachment 2. This includes the drainage infrastructure
operated and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, in the areas shown in Attachment 1.
The total area of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed is 451 square miles and a breakdown of the area by MS4
permittee and other agencies is provided in Table 4. Collectively, the M54 permittees in the Upper Los Angeles
River Watershed have jurisdiction over 123 square miles or 96% of the total watershed area. Additionally, the
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed EWMP will cover the drainage infrastructure operated and maintained by the
LACFCD within the boundaries shown In Attachment 1. The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group have no
jurisdiction over the land that is owned by the State of California (i.e., California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
the State Lands Commission, and Caltrans) and the US Government.
Table 3. Upper LA River Watershed area distribution and EWMP participation
Upper LA River Watershed Group participating in this EWMP
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County of Los Angeles ..
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
City of Alhambra
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S. Plan concept (Section VI.C.4.1b.iii.(1))
The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group have collectively developed several Implementation Plans with
strategies for compliance with the Los Angeles River Watershed Bacteria, and Metals TMDLs. These
implementation and compliance strategies are based on a multi - pollutant approach that maximizes the retention
and use of urban runoff as a resource for recharging aquifers and for Irrigation and other uses through distributed
and regional BMPs many of which were identified by watershed stakeholders. The Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed EWMP will further enhance the TMDL implementation plans, re- evaluate the proposed watershed
control measures, identify additional regional projects to maximize opportunities for retaining all non - stormwater
runoff and stormwater from the 85` percentile, 24 -hour storm event, and identify additional watershed control
measures for those areas in the watershed that cannot be addressed by a regional project.
In order to meet the requirements of the M54 Permit, the Dominguez Channel Watershed Group proposes to
develop the following documents:
• A Work Plan for submittal to the LARWCB by June 28, 2015. The Work Plan will meet the requirements of
the M54 Permit, will provide an understanding of where the agencies are today and outline a path
forward.
A CIMP for submittal to the LARWCB by June 28, 2015. The LIMP will address all TMDL monitoring
requirements applicable to the Dominguez Channel Watershed and all five monitoring elements of the
MS4 Permit Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP).
• An EWMP Plan for draft submittal to the LARWCB by June 28, 2015 and final submittal by January 28,
2016. Using the information developed for the Work Plan, the EWMP will meet the requirements of the
M54 Permit.
6. Cost estimate (Section VI.C.4.1b.iii.(2))
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The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group collaboratively prepared a scope of work and cost estimate for
developing the Work Plan, the CIMP and the EWMP for their portion of the Dominguez Channel watershed. It is
estimated that the cost for the Work Plan, the CIMP and the EWMP Plan development is approximately $1.44
million. This estimate assumes that the CIMP and EWMP will, in part, be based on the existing TMDL Coordinated
Monitoring Plans and any available Implementation Plans. In addition, the Dominguez Channel Watershed Group
will contribute several hundred thousands of dollars in in -kind services and contract administration costs.
7. Memorandum of Understanding (Section VI.C.4.b.iii.(3))
Attachment 2 includes the final draft of the Memoranda of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, as the lead
agency, and the other Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group. All agencies have committed to the execution of
these agreements as indicated by the signed letters of intent (Attachment 3). The agreements will be executed
before December 28, 2013.
S. Interim milestones and deadlines for plan development (section VI.C.4.b.iii.(4))
Table 4 summarizes the interim milestone and deadlines for Work Plan, CIMP, and EWMP Plan
development which are based on the scope of work for developing the Work Plan, CIMP, and EWMP
agreed to by the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group. In addition to the monthly agency
coordination meetings, coordination meetings with the Technical Advisory Committee, the schedule in
Table 4 assumes up to four meetings or workshops with local watershed stakeholders for each plan.
Technical memorandums summarizing information and approaches to support the agencies develop the
Work Plan, CIMP, and EWMP Plan will be utilized as milestones. It is expected that the draft technical
memos will not be finalized, per section; rather the information presented in the memos will be revised
based on comments and presented in the Work Plan, CIMP, and EWMP Plan.
Table 4. Proposed interim milestones and deadlines for plan development
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Work Plan
March 2014
April 2014
June 2014
March 2014
April 2014 :q
June 2014
April 2015
May 2015
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan
Upper Los Ange River Watershed Group
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9. Structural BMP (Section VI.C.4.b.iii.(5))
The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group during the 30 month plan development will be implementing two
structural BMPs to demonstrate its responsibility to improving water quality in the watershed. The goal of both
projects is to take dry- and wet - weather runoff and utilize it, after natural treatment, for the beneficial use of
surface irrigation or infiltration. The cumulative investment by the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los
Angeles for these projects is that of $7.4 million. See Attachment 4 for the project Fact Sheets. Below are brief
project summaries.
Brandon Street and Green Street Improvements Project (County of Los Angeles)
The project will reconstruct pavement on Brandon Street from 510 feet west of Madre Street to Lotus Avenue and
Green Street from 470 feet west of Madre Street to 350 feet east of Madre Street. The design includes porous
pavers, porous concrete gutters and sidewalk, storm water planters, and a modular storage retention basin.
Approximately 5,800 feet of bioretention planter boxes (bioswales) will be constructed along both sides of Green
Street. In addition, an underground infiltration basin system will be installed at the cul -de -sac area with a storage
capacity of 3,570 cubic feet. Trees and drought - tolerant plants will also be added throughout the project. Much of
the runoff from the streets and private properties will be directed to this infiltration area. The runoff that
otherwise had gone to the Rio Hondo without treatment will now be infiltrate to augment the groundwater.
Therefore, water quality of the Los Angeles River will improve by the prevention pollutants from entering.
Humboldt Greenwav Protect
This project consists of intercepting an existing storm drain system and constructing a stormwater greenway with a
"stream' eco- system through the corridor on Humboldt Street with a pedestrian path connecting Avenue 18 and
Avenue 19. The project is adjacent to the Los Angeles River, just North of Civic Center area of the City of Los
Angeles. The bioremediation elements include a pollution reduction /infiltration system and an approximately 175 -
foot long graded Swale /open - channel, which is surrounded by a vegetated basin. Work also includes a) an
overflow structure; b) a pedestrian bridge; c) an irrigation system; d) landscaping and tree planting; and e) solar
lighting.
This project will enhance water quality, provide a natural habitat and community recreational opportunities, and
promote the idea that urban streams are a valuable resource to be enjoyed rather than a nuisance to be
constructed underground. Moreover, it is expected that much of the impaired dry weather flow that would have
entered the Los Angeles River will be beneficially used by the vegetated basin, thus improving the water quality in
the river. A similar benefit is expected during wet weather but would be dependent on the storm event.
10. LID ordinance (Sections VI.C.4.b.iii.(6) and VI.C.4.c.iv. (1))
Table 5 summarizes the status of Low Impact Development (LID) ordinances by the Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group. As presented in Table 5, greater than 50% of the land area addressed by the geographical scope
of the Group is addressed by an LID ordinance that is in place.
Table S. Upper LA River Watershed Group EWMP Area Percentage addressed by LID ordinances
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1. Revising Ordinance The City of Los Angeles LID Ordinance became effective on May 12, 2012. The City is currently
amending sections of the LID Ordinance, as well as its Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control Ordinance
)L.A.M.C. Chapter VI, Article 4.4) to meet all the MS4 permit requirements.
2. Draft Ordinance Permittee has completed or will complete by June 28, 2013 the development of a draft LID Ordinance
that is in compliance with the MS4 Permit for its portion of the watershed.
3. In Development Permittee initiated development of an UD Ordinance that is in compliance with the requirements of
the MS4 Permit for Its portion of the watershed.
11. Green street polices (Sections VI.C.4.b.iii.(6) and VI.C.4.c.iv. (2))
Table 6 summarizes the status of green street policies by the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group. As
presented in Table 6, greater than 50% of the land area addressed by the geographical scope of the EMWP is
addressed by green streets policies that are in place.
Table 6. Summary of percent EWMP area addressed by Green Street
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Is In compliance with the M54 Permit for its portion of the watershed.
3. In Development Permittee initiated development of an LID Ordinance that is In compliance with the requirements of
the M54 Permit for Its portion of the watershed.
12. Implementation of watershed control measures during plan development (Sections
VI.C.4.b.ii)
The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group has develop TMDL implementation plans incorporating structural
and institutional watershed control measures for a multi - pollutant and multi - benefit approach, as well as the
timelines for implementation to meet the water quality limitations of the various TMDLs. Table 7 summarizes the
TMDL implementation plans that have been developed to date. Three TMDLs have interim and /or final compliance
milestones prior to the final approval of the EWMP by April 28, 2016, as shown in Table 2 that will be met through
the continued implementation efforts as outlined in the implementation plans. The Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group will continue their efforts to implement the actions of the TMDL implementation plans
concurrently with the development of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed EWMP. Attachment 5 provides
more details of the ongoing and planned actions.
Table 7. Implementation Plans for Upper Los Angeles River Watershed TMDLs
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Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena,
Rosemead, San Gabriel , San Marino,
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Attachment 2 - Draft Memorandum of Agreement
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, THE CITY OF BURBANK, THE CITY
OF CALABASAS, THE CITY OF EL MONTE, THE CITY OF GLENDALE, THE CITY OF HIDDEN
HILLS, THE CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO, THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK, THE CITY OF PASADENA, THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, THE CITY OF SAN
GABRIEL, THE CITY OF SAN MARINO, THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED
REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into as of the date of the last signature
set forth below by and between: the City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation; the City of Alhambra,
a municipal corporation; the City of Burbank, a municipal corporation; the City of Calabasas, a
municipal corporation; the City of El Monte, a municipal corporation; the City of Glendale, a municipal
corporation; the City of Hidden Hills, a municipal corporation; the City of La Canada Flintridge, a
municipal corporation; the City of Montebello, a municipal corporation; the City of Monterey Park, a
municipal corporation; the City of Pasadena, a municipal corporation; the City of Rosemead, a municipal
corporation; the City of San Gabriel, a municipal corporation; the City of San Marino, a municipal
corporation; the City of South Pasadena, a municipal corporation; the City of Temple City, a municipal
corporation; the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), a political subdivision of the
State of California; and the County of Los Angeles, a p�litical subdivision of the State of California.
Collectively, these entities shall be known herein as "Partie " or individually as "Party."
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WHEREAS, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region ( "Regional Board ")
adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Permit Order No. R4- 2012 -0175 (MS4 Permit); and
WHEREAS, the MS4 Permit became effective on December 28, 2012 and requires that the
LACFCD, County of Los Angeles, and 84 of the 88 cities (excluding Avalon, Long Beach, Palmdale, and
Lancaster) within the County of Los Angeles comply with the prescribed elements of the MS4 Permit;
and
WHEREAS, the MS4 Permit identified the Parties as the MS4 permittees that are responsible for
compliance with the MS4 Permit requirements pertaining to the Los Angeles River Watershed
Management Area; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to collaborate on the development of an Enhanced
Watershed Management Program (EWMP) for the Los Angeles River Watershed Management Area to
comply with certain elements of the MS4 Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that each shall assume full and independent responsibility for
ensuring its own compliance with the MS4 Permit despite the collaborative approach of the MOU; and
WHEREAS, the development of an EWMP includes the preparation of a Work Plan, a draft and
final Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan ( "CIMP "), and a draft and final Enhanced Watershed
Management Program Plan ( "EWMP Plan"), collectively referred to herein as "Plans'; and
WHEREAS, the Parties collaboratively prepared a final Scope of Work and Request for Proposal
to obtain a Consultant for preparing the Plans that will satisfy the requirements of the MS4 Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that hiring a Consultant to prepare and deliver the Plans
will be beneficial to the Parties and they desire to participate and will provide funding in accordance with
the cost allocation on Exhibit A; and
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WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed that the total cost for developing the Plans shall not exceed
$1,593,410.05 including the project administration and management cost but excluding 10% contingency;
and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to retain the City of Los Angeles to coordinate the
services of a Consultant to develop the Plans, the Parties have agreed to share in the cost and pay
the City of Los Angeles for these consultant services as provided by Exhibit A of this MOU, and
the City of Los Angeles has agreed to act on behalf of all Parties in the preparation of the Plans
and the coordination of the consultant services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the Parties, and of
the promises contained in this MOU, the Parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals: The recitals set forth above are fully incorporated into this MOU.
Section 2. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to cooperatively fund the preparation and submittal of
the Plans to the Regional Board.
Section 3. Cooperation: The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another to attain the purpose of this
MOU.
Section 4. Voluntary: This MOU is voluntarily entered into for the purpose of preparing and submitting
the Plans to the Regional Board.
Section 5. Term: This MOU shall become effective on the last date of execution by the Parties or
December 28, 2013, whichever comes first, and shall remain and continue to remain in effect until June
30, 2016. If a Party does not execute this MOU by December 28, 2013, that Party shall be excluded from
this MOU and this MOU shall become effective on December 28, 2013 by execution by the remaining
Parties.
Section 6. Assessment for Proportional Cost: The Parties agree to pay the City of Los Angeles for
preparation and delivery of the Plans in the amounts shown in Table (4) of Exhibit A, based on the total
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costs shown in Tables (1) and (2) and the cost allocation formula shown in Table (3) of Exhibit A,
attached hereto and made part of this MOU by this reference. The City of Los Angeles will invoice the
Parties in two installments upon execution of this MOU as shown in Table (4) of Exhibit A, based on the
allocated costs for developing the Plans by the Consultant and the project administration and management
costs at a percentage of 10% of the allocated costs for development of the Plans. At the end of each fiscal
year, the City of Los Angeles will provide the Parties with a statement with the actual expenditures.
Unexpended funds at the termination of this MOU will be returned to the Parties in accordance with the
cost allocation formula set forth in Table (3) of Exhibit A.
Section 7. City of Los Angeles agrees:
a. To solicit proposals for, award and administer a Consultant contract for the preparation and
delivery of the Plans. The City of Los Angeles will be reimbursed for the administration and
management of the Consultant contract as described in Exhibit A.
b. To utilize the funds deposited by the Parties only for the administration of the Consultant
contract, project management, and the preparation and completion of the Plans.
c. To provide the Parties with an electronic copy of the technical memos, draft Plans and
completed Plans within 10 business days of receipt from the Consultant.
d. To notify the Parties if the actual cost for the preparation of the Plans will exceed the cost
estimates shown on Exhibit A and obtain approval of the increase from the Parties. Upon
approval of the cost increase by the Parties, the City of Los Angeles will invoice the Parties
per the cost allocation formula on Exhibit A.
e. To ensure all comments and concerns raised by the Parties during the preparation of the Plans
are addressed to the satisfaction of the simple majority of the Parties.
f. To invoice the Parties in the amounts and according to the schedule shown in Table 4 of
Exhibit A.
g. To provide an accounting within 90 days after at the termination of the MOU or within 90
after the early termination of the MOU pursuant to Section 11. The City of Los Angeles shall
return the unused portion of all funds deposited with the
City of Los Angeles in accordance with the cost allocation formula set forth in Table 3 in
Exhibit A.
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Section S. The Parties further agree:
a. To make a full faith effort to cooperate with one another to achieve the purposes of this MOU
by providing information about project opportunities, reviewing deliverables in a timely
manner, and informing administration and council and appropriate legislative bodies.
b. To fund the cost of the preparation and delivery of the Plans and to pay the City of Los
Angeles for the preparation and delivery of the Plans based on the cost allocation shown in
Exhibit A. This includes the costs incurred by the City of Los Angeles for administering the
Consultant services between awarding the Consultant contract and the execution of this
MOU.
c. To grant access rights and entry to the City of Los Angeles and the Consultant during the
terms of this MOU to the Parties' facilities (i.e. storm drains, channels, catch basins,
properties, etc.) ( "Facilities ") to achieve the purposes of this MOU. Prior to exercising said
right of entry, the City of Los Angeles or their Consultant shall provide written notice to the
Parties at least 48 hours in advance. For the purposes of this provision, written notice shall
include notice delivered via e-mail that has been delivered to the Parties' representatives
identified in Exhibit B. The City of Los Angeles shall require the Consultant retained
pursuant to this MOU to agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each Party, its special
districts, elected and appointed officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all
liability, including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses
(including attorney and expert fees), arising from or connected with the Consultant's
performance of its agreement with the City of Los Angeles. In addition, the City of Los
Angeles shall require the Consultant to carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect an
insurance policy or policies, and each Party, its officers, employees, attorneys, and designated
volunteers shall be named as additional insureds on the policy(ies) with respect to liabilities
arising out of the Consultant's work. These requirements will also apply to any
subcontractors hived by the Consultant.
Section 9. Invoice and Payment
a. Payment: The Parties shall pay the City of Los
Angeles their proportional share of the cost
for the preparation and delivery of the Plans and
project administration and management as
shown in Table 4 of Exhibit A. Payments art:
due within sixty (60) days of receiving the
invoice from the City of Los Angeles.
b. Invoice: The City of Los Angeles will invoi
Parties in two installments in the amounts
shown in Table 4 of Exhibit A. The first invoi
will be sent upon execution of this MOU or
in January 2014, whichever comes first. The se
and invoice will be sent in July 2014.
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c. Contingency: The City of Los Angeles will notify the Parties if actual expenditures are
anticipated to exceed the cost estimates contained in Exhibits A and obtain approval of such
expenditures from all Parties. Upon approval, the Parties agree to reimburse the City of Los
Angeles for their proportional share of these additional expenditures at an amount not to
exceed 10% of the original cost estimate as shown in Exhibit A. This 10% contingency will
not be invoiced, unless actual expenditures exceed the original cost estimate. Expenditures
that exceed the 10% contingency will require an amendment of this MOU.
Section 10. Indemnification
a. Each Party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each other Parry, including its special
districts, elected and appointed officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all
liability, including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses
(including attorney and expert witness fees), arising from or connected with the respective
acts of each Party arising from or related to this MOU; provided, however, that no party shall
indemnify another party for that party's own negligence or willful misconduct.
b. In light of the provisions of Section 895.2 of the Government Code of the State of California
imposing certain tort liability jointly upon public entities solely by reason of such entities
being parties to an agreement (as defined in Section 895 of said Code), each of the Parties
hereto, pursuant to the authorization contained in Section 895.4 and 895.6 of said Code, shall
assume the full liability imposed upon it or any of its officers, agents, or employees, by law
for injury caused by any act or omission occurring in the performance of this MOU to the
same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said
Code.
c. To achieve the above stated purpose, each Party indemnifies, defends, and holds harmless
each other Party for any liability, cost, or expense that may be imposed upon such other Party
solely by virtue of said Section 895.2. The provisions of Section 2778 of the California Civil
Code are made a part hereof as if incorporated herein.
Section 11. Termination
a. This MOU may be terminated in whole or in part, upon the express written agreement to all
Parties by giving 30 day written notice. The terminating Party shall be responsible for its
Proportional Costs, which the City of Los Angeles incurred or to which it became bound
through the effective date of termination. Such MOU Costs shall include the remaining fees
of any Consultant retained by the City of Los Angeles prior to the effective date of
termination. Should any Party terminate the MOU, the remaining Parties' Proportional Cost
allocation shall be adjusted in accordance with the Cost Share Formula. If this MOU is
terminated, all Parties must agree on the equitable redistribution of remaining funds
deposited, if there are any, or payment of invoices due at the time of termination. Completed
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work shall be owned by all Parties. Rights to uncompleted work by the Consultant still under
contract will be held by the Party or Parties who fund the completion of such work
b. If a Party fails to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this MOU, that Party shall
forfeit its rights to the work completed through this MOU.
Section 12. General Provisions
a) Notices Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports relating to this MOU, and any request,
demand, statement or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be delivered to the Representative of the Party at the address set forth in
Exhibit B. Parties shall promptly notify each other of any change of contact information,
including personnel changes, provided in Exhibit B. Written notice shall include notice
delivered via email or fax. A notice shall be deemed to have been received on (a) the date of
delivery, if delivered by hand during regular business hours, or by confirmed facsimile or by
email; or (b) on the third (3) business day following mailing by registered or certified mail
(return receipt requested) to the addresses set forth in Exhibit B.
b) Administration For the purpose of this MOU, the Parties hereby designate as their respective
Party Representatives the persons named in Exhibit B. The designated Party Representatives,
or their respective designees, shall administer the terms and conditions of this MOU on behalf
of their respective Party. Each of the persons signing below on behalf of a Party represents
and warrants that they are authorized to sign this MOU on behalf of such Party.
c) Relationship of Parties The Parties are and shall remain at all times as to each other, wholly
independent entities. No Party to this MOU shall have power to incur any debt, obligation, or
liability on behalf of another Party unless expressly provided to the contrary by this MOU.
No employee, agent, or officer of a Party shall be deemed for any purpose whatsoever to be
an agent, employee or officer of another Party.
d) Binding Effect This MOU shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each Party to this
MOU and their respective heirs, administrators, representatives, successors and assigns.
e) Amendment The terms and provisions of this MOU may not be amended, modified or
waived, except by an instrument in writing signed by all the Parties. This section applies to,
but is not limited to, amendments proposed to address regulatory changes in the MS4 permit,
modifications to the Scope of Work, or changes in the number of Parties to this MOU. For the
City of Los Angeles, the Director of Bureau of Sanitation or his/her designee is authorized to
execute such amendments.
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f) Waiver Waiver by any Party to this MOU of any tens, condition, or covenant of this MOU
shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party
to any breach of the provisions of this MOU shall not constitute a waiver of any other
provision, nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this MOU.
g) Law to Govern: Venue This MOU shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to
the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue in the
state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Los Angeles.
h) No Presumption in Drafting The Parties to this MOU agree that the general rule that an
MOU is to be interpreted against the Party drafting it, or causing it to be prepared shall not
apply.
i) Entire Agreement This MOU constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether
written or oral, with respect thereto.
j) Severability If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this MOU is declared or
determined by any court or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions of this MOU shall not be affected thereby and this MOU shall be read
and constructed without the invalid, void, or unenforceable provision(s).
k) Counterpart s . This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument, provided, however, that such counterparts shall have been delivered to all Parties
to this MOU.
1) All Parties have been represented by counsel in the preparation and negotiation of this MOU.
Accordingly, this MOU shall be construed according to its fair language.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives and affixed as of the date of signature of the Parties:
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THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Date:
ATTEST:
0
June Lagmay
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
0
Capri W. Maddox, President
Board of Public Works
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Carmen Trutanich
City Attorney
m
John A. Carvalho
Deputy City Attorney
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THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA
Dated:
CITY OF ALHAMBRA
M
Steven Placido, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Swink lnterim City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph Montes, City Attorney
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THE CITY OF BURBANK
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Dated:
CITY OF BURBANK
M
Emily Gabel - Luddy, Mayor
ATTEST:
, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph H. McDougall, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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THE CITY OF CALABASAS
Dated:
CITY OF CALABASAS
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Fred Gaines, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maricela Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott Howard, Interim City Attorney
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THE CITY OF EL MONTE
Dated:
CITY OF EL MONTE
S
, Mayor
ATTEST:
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, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
, City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GLENDALE
Dated:
CITY OF GLENDALE
0
, Mayor
ATTEST:
, City Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
Dated:
CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
0
Steve Freedland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie L. Paglia, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxanne M. Diaz, City Attorney
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THE CffY OF LACANADA FLINTRIDGE
I mcd:
CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
, Mayor
ATTEST:
, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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, City Attorney
THE CITY OF MONTEBELO
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Dated:
CITY OF MONTEBELLO
m
Christina Cortez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Daniel Hernandez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Arnold Alvarez- Glasman, City Attorney
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group
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CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
Date:
m
Paul Talbot, City Manager
ATTEST:
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Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
mm
Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney
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CITY OF PASADENA
Dated:
CITY OF PASADENA
, Mayor
ATTEST:
, City Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
, City Attomey
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
f)atcd: CITY OF ROSEMEAD
m
Jeff Allred, City Manager
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel H. Richman, City Attorney
THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
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Dated: CITY OF SAN GABRIEL
Ln
Steven A. Preston, City Manager
ATTEST:
Nina Castruita, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert L. Kress, City Attorney
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
Dated:
CITY OF SAN MARINO
m
Richard Ward, Mayor
ATTEST:
John Schaefer, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steve Dorsey, City Attorney
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THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
Dated:
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
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Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
ATTEST:
Sally Kilby, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard L. Adams II, City Attorney
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CITY OF THE TEMPLE CITY
Date:
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
m
Cynthia Stemquist, Mayor
V "IIESI
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Peggy Kuo, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy City Attomey
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
By
Chief Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Krattli
County Counsel
By:
Deputy
Date
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
A
Gail Farber
bate
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Krattli
County Counsel
Deputy
Date
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EXHIBIT A
Table 1. Estimated Consultant Contract Cost
Item
Total Cost
Contract Cost
(a)
$ 1,448,555.00
City of Los Angeles Contract Management Fee (10 %)
(a) X 5 %= (b)
$ 144,855.50
SUB -TOTAL COST
(a)+(b)=(c)
$1,593,410.05
LAFCD Allocation (30 %)
(c) x 10 %= (d)
$159,341.00
TOTAL COST TO BE DISTRIBUTED
(c)- (d) =(e)
$1,434,069.05
Note:
1. The Los Angeles Flood Control District ( LAFCO) has committed to contributing 10% of the Total Cost, including contract management fee, as
their allocation in the development of the Plans.
Table 2. Distribution of Estimated Total Cost
eery
Acres' '
Percent of
Area'
Distributed
Total COSt
Alhambra
4,884.31
1.57%
$27,533.16
Burbank
11,095.20
3.57%
$51,186.32
Calabasas
4,005.68
1.29%
$18,479.71
I Monte
4,580.43
1.47%
$21,131.24
Glendale
19,587.50
6.30%
$90,364.49
Hidden Hills
1,080.08
0.35%
$4,982.81
a Canada Flintridge
5,534.46
1.78%
$25,532.54
osAngeles
181,288.00
58.32%
$836,349.64
Los Angeles County
40,553.34
13.05%
$187,087.79
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Montebello
5,356.38
1.72%
$24,710.99
M onterrey Park
4,951.51
1.59%
$22,843.18
P asadena
14,805.30
4.76%
$68,302.41
R osemead
3,310.87
1.07%
$15,274.29
Sa n Gabriel
2,644.87
0.85%
$12,201.78
Sa n Marino
2,409.64
0.78%
$11,116.57
S outh Pasadena
2,186.20
0.70%
$10,085.76
T emple City
2,576.50
0.83%
$11,886.36
OTAL
310,850.27
100.00%
$1,434,069.05
Note:
1. The areas owned by Caltrans, State Parks, and U.S. Government have been excluded from the total area of the Upper Los Angeles River
watershed.
2. Area (acres) determined by GIS analysis as shown in EXHIBIT C
3. Percent Area = Agency Area / Total Area
4. Total Cost = $1,368,884.50 X Agency Percent of Area
5. The City of Hidden HIIIS has asked that 119 acres that are within their jurisdiction, but in the Malibu Creek Watershed, be incorporated into
this EWMP /LIMP. Hidden Hills will assume all the Consultant cost Incurred for development of the plans to address this land area.
Consultant costs shall not exceed $15,000.
Table 3. Cost Allocation Formula
Distributed Total Cost = Total Cost Agency Percent of Area
Table 4. City of Los Angeles Invoicing Schedule and Invoice Amounts to Parties
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Invoice Schedule
Distributed
Contingency
TOTAL COST
INCLUDING
Agency
Jan. 2014
Jul. 2014
Total Cost
(10%I
CONTINGENCY
(a)
(b)
(a) +(b) =(c)
(c)x0.1 =(d)
(c) +(d) =(e)
�hambra
$11,266.58
$11,266.581
$22,533.16
$2,253.32
$24,786.47
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urbank
$25,593.16
$25,593.16
$51,186.32
$5,118.63
$56,304.96
alabasas
$9,239.85
$9,239.85
$18,479.71
$1,847.97
$20,327.68
(Monte
$10,565.62
$10,565.62
$21,131.24
$2,113.12
$23,244.37
lendale
$45,182.25
$45,182.25
$90,364.49
$9,036.45
$99,400.94
idden Hills'
$2,491.41
$2,491.41
$4,982.81
$498.28
$5,481.10
a Canada Flintridge
$12,766.27
$12,766.27
$25,532.54
$2,553.25
$28,085.80
os Angeles
$418,174.82
$418,174.82
$836,349.64
$83,634.96
$919,984.60
os Angeles County
$93,543.89
$93,543.89
$187,087.79
$18,708.78
$205,796.57
ontebello
$12,355.50
$12,355.50
$24,710.99
$2,471.10
$27,182.09
onterrey Park
$11,421.59
$11,421.59
$22,843.18
$2,284.32
$25,127.49
asadena
$34,151.20
$34,151.20
$68,302.41
$6,830.24
$75,132.65
Rosemead
$7,637.14
$7,637.14
$15,274.29
$1,527.43
$16,801.72
San Gabriel
$6,100.89
$6,100.89
$12,201.78
$1,220.18
$13,421.96
San Marino
$5,558.29
$5,558.29
$11,116.57
$1,111.66
$12,228.23
South Pasadena
$5,042.88
$5,042.88
$10,085.76
$1,008.58
$11,094.34
Temple City
$5,943.18
$5,943.18
$11,886.36
$1,188.64
$13,075.00
LACFD
$79,670.50
$79,670.50
$159,341.00
$15,934.10
$175,275.10
TOTAL
$717,034.53
$717,034.53
$1,593,410.05
$143,406.91
$1,752,751.06
Note:
1. Contingency Is 10% of the total invoice amount. Contingency will not be Invoiced unless there Is a need for Its expenditure as agreed by all
Parties.
2. The invoice schedule will be adjusted once it is determined the amount of Consultant costs that would be assume by the City of Hidden
Hills in addressingthe land area outside the LA River watershed.
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EXHIBIT B
UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED EWMP /CIMP GROUP
Responsible Agencies Representatives
City of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Shahram Kharaghani
Bureau of Sanitation, Watershed Protection Division
E -mail: Shahram.Kharaghani @Lacity.org
1149 S. Broadway
Phone: (213) 485 -0587
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Fax: (213) 485 -3939
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Gary Hildebrand
Watershed Management Division, 11' Floor
E -mail: GHILDEB @dpw.lacounty.gov
900 South Fremont Avenue
Phone: (626) 458 -4300
Alhambra, CA 91803 -1331
Fax: (626) 457 -1526
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Department of Public Works
Gary Hildebrand
Watershed Management Division, 11 Floor
E -mail: GHILDEB @dpw.lacounty.gov
900 South Fremont Avenue
Phone: (626) 458 -4300
Alhambra, CA 91803 -1331
Fax: (626) 457 -1526
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City of Alhambra
11 South First Street
David Dolphin
Alhambra, XA 91801 -3796
E -mail: DDOLPHIN@citvofalhambra.orz
Phone: (626) 300 -1571
Fax:
City of Burbank
P.O. Box 6459
Alvin Cruz
Burbank, CA 91510
E -mail: ACruz(aburbankca.aov
Phone: (818) 238 -3941
Fax:
City of Calabasas
100 Civic Center Way
Alex Farassati
Calabasas, CA 91302 -3172
E -mail: afarassat!Pcitvofcalabasas -com
Phone:
Fax:
City of El Monte
City Hall West - 2 Floor
11333 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA. 91731 -3293
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City of Glendale
Engineering Section, 633 East Broadway, Room 209
Maurice Oillataguerre
Glendale, CA 91206 -4308
E -mail: moillata euerregDci.alendale.ca.us
Phone:
Fax:
City of Hidden Hills, C
Joe Beliomo
6165 Spring Valley Road
E -mail: ibellomolawilldan.co
Hidden Hills, CA 90255
Phone:
Fax:
City of La Canada Flintridge
Edward Hitti
1327 Foothill Blvd.
E -mail: EHitt @lcf.ca.Qov
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 -2137
Phone:
Fax:
City of Montebello
Joe Bellomo
1600 W Beverly Blvd
E -mail: ibellomo @wilidan.co
Montebello, CA 90640
Phone:
Fax:
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City of Monterery Park
Amy Ho
320 West Newmark Avenue
E -mail: amho @montereypark.ca.gov
Monterrey Park, CA 91754 -2896
Mikki Klee
E -mail: mklee @jlha.net
Phone: (562) 802-7880
Fax: (562) 802-2297
City of Pasadena
Stephen Walker
P.O. Box 7115
E -mail: SWalkert@citvofoasadena.net
Pasadena, CA 91109 -7215
Phone: (626) 744 -4271
Fax:
City of Rosemead,
Elroy Kiepke
8838 East Valley Blvd.
E -mail: EkieokeCdwilldan.com
Rosemead, CA 91770.1787
Phone:
Fax:
City of San Gabriel
Caren Grilley
425 South Mission Avenue
E -mail: darilley0sach.ora
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Phone:
Fax:
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City of San Marino
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108 -2691
Kevin Sales
E-mail: kisery @aol.com
Phone:
Fax:
City of South Pasadena
Shin Furukawa
1414 Mission Street
E -mail: SFurukawaCdd .south- oasadena.ca.us
South Pasadena, CA 91020 -3298
Phone: (626) 403 -7246
Fax:
City of Temple City
Mark Persico
9701 Las Tunas Drive
E -mail: mpersico @tempiecity.us
Temple City, CA 9178
Mikki Klee
E -mail: mkiee @jlha.net
Phone: (562) 802 -7880
Fax: (562) 802-2297
EXHIBIT C
UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED
EWMP /LIMP GROUP
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Attachment 3 - Sign Letters of Intent
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Attachment 4 - Structural BMP Fact Sheet
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Attachment 6
Brandon Street and Green Street Improvements Project
Regulatory Background
The Brandon Street and Green Street Improvements Project
area drains to Eaton Wash which is tributary to Rio Hondo
and then to the Los Angeles River. The Los Angeles River has
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) regulations for Trash,
Nutrients, Metals, and Bacteria.
Location
The project consists of 0.55 miles of street improvements on
Brandon and Green Streets in the unincorporated area of
East Pasadena. The surrounding area is predominantly
residential with some commercial uses.
Environmental Benefits
The project will reconstruct pavement on Brandon Street
from 510 feet west of Madre Street to Lotus Avenue and
Green Street from 470 feet west of Madre Street to 350 feet
east of Madre Street. The design includes porous pavers,
porous concrete gutters and sidewalk, storm water planters,
and a modular storage retention basin.
Approximately 5,800 feet of bioretention planter boxes
(bioswales) will be constructed along both sides of Green
Street. In addition, an underground infiltration basin system
will be installed at the cul -de -sac area with a storage capacity
of 3,570 cubic feet. Trees and drought - tolerant plants will
also be added throughout the project.
The runoff from the streets and private properties that
drains into Rio Hondo will drain to the infiltration area. The
water will be returned to the ground along with potential
sources of pollutants from the streets, thus improving the
water quality of Rio Hondo and the Los Angeles River.
Schedule
Award December 2013
Construction Spring 2014
Cost
The construction cost is estimated to be $2.9 million.
BIN
Project Location
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The Humboldt Neighborhood Greenway Project is
located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood within
the northeastern part of the City of Los Angeles. d
The project site currently consists of 1.15 acres
total area which includes an unpaved portion of
the Humboldt Street right of way between 18th j!
and 19th Avenue along with four city owned
vacant parcels (0.3 acres). The project will
intercept and treat street level flows from the
Humboldt and Avenue 19 intersection area
through a bio -swale within the plaza and storm
drain day - lighting as both an aesthetic and
functional feature that will help to alleviate local -
street flooding. The project will also include a
fenced area for public use that supports enhanced
native habitats along the LA River corridor and
will integrate native plant materials within a
constructed topography that features signage,
trails, passive recreation and an open plaza on site
frontage at 19th Street This project will enhance
water quality, provide a natural habitat and community
recreational opportunities, and promote the idea that urban
streams are a valuable resource to be enjoyed rather than a
nuisance to be constructed underground.
DESCRIPTION OF BMP
This project consists of intercepting an existing storm drain
system and constructing a stormwater greenway with a
"stream" eco- system through the corridor on Humboldt Street
with a pedestrian path connecting Avenue 18 and Avenue 19.
The elements include a pollution reduction /infiltration
system and an approximately 175 -foot long graded
swale /open - channel, which is surrounded by a vegetated
basin. Work also includes a) an overflow structure; b) a
pedestrian bridge; c) an irrigation system; d) landscaping and
COST
The project is estimated to cost approximately $4.5 million,
which includes administration, design and construction
management, construction, and optimization phase. This
project is projected to result in an annual increase of
approximately $50,000 in operation and
maintenance to the City.
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SCHEDULE
Construction of the project commenced in the Winter of 2012,
with an anticipated duration of 14 to 16 months. The project
schedule is shown below.
Project Schedule
construction
Post -
Construction
Watershed Protection Division Department of Public Works
Bureau of Sanitation City of Los Angeles
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group
Attachment S — Specific actions and status for compliance with interim and final milestones
of the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Trash TMDL
Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles Install Full Capture Systems or Completed
River Trash
other BMPs to reduce baseline by
TMDL
80%
2007 -012
Install Full Capture Systems or Completion anticipated by
other BMPs to reduce baseline by September 30, 2014
90%
Install Full Capture Systems or
Completion anticipated by
other BMPs to reduce baseline by September 30, 2015
96.7%
Install Full Capture Systems or
other BMPs to reduce baseline by Completion anticipated by
100% September 30, 2016
Monterey Park has chosen to conduct Daily Generation Rate (DGR) studies to demonstrate compliance with the
Trash TMDL. John L. Hunter and Associates (JLHA) has conducted five DGR studies for Monterey Park since 2008.
The 2012 studies demonstrate that the city of Monterey Park has met at least a 94% compliance level. This year,
JLHA will be conducting a 6' DGR study for Monterey Park. The city has installed approximately 148 full capture
CPS inserts in high generating trash areas (commercial and industrial areas).
Compliance reports have been submitted to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional
Board) every year after completion of the DGR studies. The intention of such studies is to demonstrate to the
Regional Board that the city is within established levels of the scheduled waste load allocations and has met
stormwater discharge compliance requirements.
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