Capital
Improvement
Program
Overview
Fiscal Year 2022/2023
1. Pathways for Hope – Clean
CA Grant
• Improvements to walking
paths with lighting, porous
concrete and some new
meandering paths at three
parks
• Replace some landscaped
areas at parks and
parkways with drought
tolerant landscaping and
add new ones
• Improve lighting and
aesthetics in the Bandini
pedestrian tunnel and
replace some fencing in key
areas with architectural
fencing
• Add murals/artwork
• 100% grant reimbursable
Beautification and Safety
2. BVAC HVAC and DH
Replacement Project
• 2 large units used to reduce
humidity in pool area
• Located on 2nd level on either
side of the lap pool in a
concrete poured in place
structure – access is a
challenge
• 15-year useful lifespan
• 6 years past their useful
lifespan
• Each repair averages $10,500
• Spent approximately $200,000
in the past 5 years on repairs
Equipment Replacement
5. Randolph Corridor MAT Grant Joint Multi-Agency Project • Joint street improvement project with Bell, Huntington Park, Maywood and LA County.
• Commerce is the Lead Agency for LA County’s Measure M funded Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program and must advance funds and seek quarterly reimbursements.
• Project limits are from E. Slauson Ave in Commerce to W Slauson Ave in LA County.
• Include installing active transportation mobility improvements along a 7 mile corridor connecting the LA River and other destinations with bike lanes/trails, sidewalks, pedestrian devices, ADA curb ramps, lighting, crosswalk enhancements, curb extensions, bike facilities, transit elements, and traffic calming elements.
• Requesting funding in FY 22/23 for planning, CEQA and design only.
Active Mobility Enhancements
8. Telegraph Corridor Improvements
2 projects –
• Atlantic Blvd. to Mariana Ave. (City)
• Complete Street Study of entire length as a multi-agency study (Gateway COG)
• The City’s project is in design and will be presented to Council for consideration at a subsequent meeting.
• Improvements may include some restriping, bulb-outs, sidewalk repairs, trees, curb painting, centerline adjustments and relocation and repurposing of historic light poles.
Active Mobility Enhancements
12. Commerce Way Street Improvement Project
• The project location is Commerce Way from Sheila St. to Washington Blvd.
• Improvements include pavement reconstruction, localized curb and gutter, sidewalk repairs, construction of raised medians, and landscaping.
• The proposed project will also reconfigure the intersection of Commerce Way and Sheila Street to a more conventional
four-way stop to allow for better traffic flow, drainage, and increased safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
• Approximately half of the cost would be Federally funded and administered through Caltrans.
• City needs to upfront the entire cost and submit reports for reimbursements.
Beautification and Safety
15. Median Improvements on Eastern Avenue City Limits
• Improvements would include improving the aesthetics
of the medians with drought tolerant landscaping and
new hardscape, reduce water and maintenance
needs, and comply with water conservation and
stormwater regulations.
• Design completed for both Eastern and Garfield.
• Funding requested for Eastern construction only this
fiscal year.
Beautification and Conservation
21. Lighted Crosswalks at Schools
Not recommended
• Costly long-term maintenance
• Battery life 5-8 years only
• In ground lights and signs need
replacing
• Sun reflects off lights and not
as visible
Recommended Alternative
• Installation does not impact
street and installed on both
sides of street and can be
installed at midway on
median if applicable
• At visible level of pedestrian
height
Safety