Agenda packet — Gardena City Council, April 25, 2023 (part 4 of 6)

SPR2. All proposed wall signs shall be subject to submittal and review for a sign permit with the Community Development Department. All proposed signs shall comply with the provision of the Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 18.58.

SPR3. All fences or walls visible from the public right-of-way shall be constructed of decorative building materials such as slump stone masonry, concrete block, wrought iron, or other similar materials.

SPR4. The applicant shall submit for review and approval detailed landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect to the Director of Community Development or designee that is consistent with the State’s Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines. At a minimum, tree size shall be 24-inch box and shrubs shall be five (5) gallon size. Metal cages, painted green, shall be used to protect irrigation check valves and controllers. All above ground piping, such as double detector check valves, shall not be placed in front setbacks and shall be screened with landscaping and painted green. Protective bollards shall be of a decorative type and/or painted green where appropriate.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CUP1. Conditional Use Permit #7-21 shall be utilized within a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of approval, unless an extension is granted in accordance with Section 18.46.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code.

Utilization shall mean the issuance of building permits. The twelve months shall not begin to commence until the legislative approvals become effective.

CUP2. The applicant shall comply with all performance standards pursuant to Section

18.36.040 of the Gardena Municipal Code.

CUP3. The applicant shall ensure that that no barbed wired is install anywhere on the site that is visible from any public right-of-way.

CUP4. The applicant shall pay a one-time fee $100,245.60 at the time of building permit issuance for rehabilitation of West 135th Street from Western Avenue to Normandie Avenue due to wear and tear resulting from trucking operations from the warehouse facility.

CUP5. The applicant shall ensure that no more than 19,500 square feet of the building shall be used for manufacturing uses. If any portion of the uses (i.e. office spaces, warehouse space, manufacturing space) is expanded into other areas than what was shown to the Planning Commission on March 7, 2023, the applicant shall provide a parking calculation to show the property is still providing the appropriate number of parking spaces pursuant to Chapter 18.40 of the Gardena Municipal Code.

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PLANNING
PL1. The applicant shall be required to apply for a lot line adjustment to combine the two lots (APNs: 6102-013-026, 6102-013-027) into one.

PL2. The applicant shall submit a site lighting plan, with photometrics, for review and approval to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of building permits. The plan shall ensure that all exterior lighting (i.e., parking areas, building areas, and entries) shall employ illumination in a manner that meets the approval of the Building Official and the Director of Community Development or designee before building permits are issued. All light fixtures shall be designed and located in a manner that does not allow spillover onto adjacent properties.

BUILDING & SAFETY
BS1. The applicant shall comply with all applicable portions of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) in effect at the time of permit application.

BS2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions set forth by other departments and agencies, including but not limited to: Gardena Planning, Gardena Public Works, and Los Angeles County Fire Department.

BS3. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Los Angeles County Fire Code and Fire Department requirements, as applicable.

BS4. The applicant shall demonstrate that coverages has been obtained under California’s General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the subsequent notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number or other proof of filing shall be provided to the Chief Building Official and the City Engineer. Projects subject to this requirement shall prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A copy of the SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available for review on request. Best Management Practices shall be used during construction to prevent construction materials and soil from entering the storm drain.

BS5. The applicant shall submit a Final Priority WQMP to the Building Division for review and approval. This plan shall be in conformance with all current NPDES requirements. The WQMP must implement Low Impact Development (LID) principles such that projects infiltrate, harvest, re-use, evaporation, or bio-treat storm water runoff. Sheet flowing storm-water, without filtering, is no longer acceptable.

BS6. Prior to demolition activities, an asbestos survey shall be conducted by an Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) certified building inspector to determine the presence or absence of asbestos containing-materials (ACMs).

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The sampling method to be used shall be based on the statistical probability that construction materials similar in color and texture contain similar amounts of asbestos. In areas where the material appears to be homogeneous in color and texture over a wide area, bulk samples shall be collected at discrete locations from within these areas. In unique or nonhomogeneous areas, discrete samples of potential ACMs shall be collected. The survey shall identify the likelihood that asbestos is present in concentrations greater than 1 percent in construction materials. If ACMs are located, abatement of asbestos shall be completed prior to any activities that would disturb ACMs or create an airborne asbestos hazard.

Asbestos removal shall be performed by a State certified asbestos containment contractor in accordance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403. Common asbestos abatement techniques involve removal, encapsulation, or enclosure. The removal of asbestos is preferred when the material is in poor physical condition and there is sufficient space for the removal technique. The encapsulation of asbestos is preferred when the material has sufficient resistance to ripping, has a hard or sealed surface, or is difficult to reach. The enclosure of asbestos is to be applied when the material is in perfect physical condition, or if the material cannot be removed from the site for reasons of protection against fire, heat, or noise.

BS7. If paint is separated from building materials (chemically or physically) during demolition of the structures, the paint waste shall be evaluated independently from the building material by a qualified Environmental Professional. A portable, field X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer shall be used to identify the locations of potential lead paint, and test accessible painted surfaces. The qualified Environmental Professional shall identify the likelihood that lead is present in concentrations greater than 1.0 milligrams per square centimeter (mg/cm2) in/on readily accessible painted surfaces of the buildings.

If lead-based paint is found, abatement shall be completed by a qualified Lead Specialist prior to any activities that would create lead dust or fume hazard.

Potential methods to reduce lead dust and waste during removal include wet scraping, wet planning, use of electric heat guns, chemical stripping, and use of local High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) exhaust systems. Lead-based paint removal and disposal shall be performed in accordance with California Code of Regulation Title 8, Section 1532.1, which specifies exposure limits, exposure monitoring and respiratory protection, and mandates good worker practices by workers exposed to lead. Contractors performing lead-based paint removal shall provide evidence of abatement activities to the City Engineer.

BS8. The applicant shall provide a complete hydrology and hydraulic study prepared by a qualified engineer, and comply with the recommendations of the engineer, to the satisfaction of the Building Official.

BS9. The applicant shall submit a Final Geotechnical Investigation for City review/approval and comply with its recommendations and any revisions deemed necessary by the City’s Building Official. The Gardena Building EA #18-21, CUP #7-21, and SPR #9-21
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Services Division will review construction plans to verify compliance with standard engineering practices, the GMC/CBSC, and the Geotechnical Investigation’s recommendations.

BS10. The applicant shall prepare construction and demolition waste recycling plans for review and approval by the Building Division. The applicant shall enroll in the city’s waste diversion program.

PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING DIVISION
PW1. All work in the public right of way shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard Plans and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, latest edition. This includes supplements thereto and City of Gardena Standard Drawings.

PW2. Before undertaking any Encroachment/Excavation within the public right of way, the owner must first obtain the applicable permit from the Public Works Engineering Division.

PW3. The project shall utilize the County’s benchmarks and any controlling survey monumentation (property lines, tract lines, street centerline, etc.) which are at risk of being destroyed or disturbed during the course of the project must be preserved in accordance with Section 8771(b) of the California Business and Professions Code (Professional Land Surveyors Act). Preconstruction field ties, along with the preparation and filling of the required Corner Records or Record of Survey with the County of Los Angeles, shall be accomplished by, or under the direction of, a licensed surveyor or civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying.

Copies of said records shall be furnished to the City Engineering for review and approval prior to issuance of any onsite or offsite construction permit. In addition, any monuments disturbed or destroyed by this project must be reset and post‐ construction Corner Records or Record of Survey filed with the County of Los Angeles. A copy of the recorded documents shall be submitted to the Engineering office for review and approval prior to issuance and/or finalizing any permits within the public right of way.

PW4. Prior to issuance of permits, all public improvements (if any) shall be guaranteed to be installed by the execution of an Agreement for Public Improvements secured by sufficient bond sureties or cash, complete indemnification form, Certification of Insurance (General Liability, Auto & Workers Compensation) naming City of Gardena as additional insured, contractor State License and City Business License.

PW5. All public improvements, studies, designs, plans, calculations and other requirements shall be installed, provided and supplied by the developer in accordance with City and State codes, policies and requirements at no cost to the City.

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All work shall comply with City Standards and specifications and with the City of Gardena Municipal Codes and to be designed and signed by a registered Civil Engineer or other applicable professional license engineer(s).

PW6. Remove and replace all sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway, and street signages fronting property along West 135th Street Show all sidewalk structures. All incidental improvements such as R&R traffic markings, re-painting existing curbs, install traffic signs, curb drains, etc. shall also be included.

PW7. The applicant shall provide traffic control plans per WATCH (Work Area Traffic Control Handbook) and/or California MUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) per the latest standard pending proposed controls (permanent‐overnight or temporary). The temporary/permanent traffic control plans shall be prepared by, or under the direction of, a licensed civil engineer or other authorized to practice traffic engineering.

PW8. The applicant shall submit as-built plan signed and stamped by the Engineer of Record shall be submitted to Public Works Department prior to finalizing and closing permit.

PW9. The applicant shall provide Street Improvement Plans showing all requirements and submit to Public Works Department for review and approval. Street Improvement Plan shall be stamped and signed by a Civil Engineer Registered in the state of California. An As‐built plan signed and stamped by the Engineer of Record shall be submitted to Public Works Department prior to finalizing and closing permit. Any deviations from the approved plan will require a submittal of plan revision for the City review and approval.

PW10. The applicant is responsible for all applicable permit, plan check surety, sewer fees, and other incidental fees pertaining to the proposed project.

STANDARD CONDITIONS TO REDUCE IMPACTS
EN1. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures set forth in the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

EN2. Prior to commencement of ground-disturbing activities, a qualified vertebrate paleontologist (as defined by the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology) shall develop Worker Awareness and Environmental Program (WEAP) Training for construction personnel. This training shall be presented to construction personnel and include what fossil remains may be found within the Project area and policies and procedures that must be followed in case of a discovery.

Verification of the WEAP Training shall be provided to the Gardena Community Development Department.

EN3. If fossils or fossil bearing deposits are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within a 25-foot radius of the find shall halt and a professional EA #18-21, CUP #7-21, and SPR #9-21
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vertebrate paleontologist (as defined by the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology) shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. The paleontologist shall have the authority to stop or divert construction, as necessary. Documentation and treatment of the discovery shall occur in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards. The significance of the find shall be evaluated pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines. If the discovery proves to be significant, before construction activities resume at the location of the find, additional work such as data recovery excavation may be warranted, as deemed necessary by the paleontologist and full-time paleontological monitoring shall occur for the remainder of ground disturbance for the project.

EN4. Prior to approval of grading plans and/or issuance of demolition, grading, and building permits, the following noise reduction techniques shall be included in the construction plans or specifications:
a. Construction contracts specify that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers and other state required noise attenuation devices.
b. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Official that construction noise reduction methods shall be used where feasible, including shutting off idling equipment.
c. During construction, equipment staging areas shall be located such that the greatest distance is between the staging area noise sources and noisesensitive receptors. d. Per Gardena Municipal Code Section 8.36.080, construction activities shall not occur during the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays; between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday; or any time on Sunday or a Federal holiday.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FD1. The applicant shall submit plans and specifications to the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Unit for review prior to building permit issuance.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
SD1. The applicant shall pay a connection fee before a permit to connect to the sewer is issued. For more specific information regarding the connection fee application EA #18-21, CUP #7-21, and SPR #9-21
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procedure and fees, please contact the Connection Fee Counter at (562) 908- 4288, extension 2727.

Gardena Owner LP, certifies that it has read, understood, and agrees to the Project Conditions listed herein.
____________________________________________
Gardena Owner LP, Representative
By______________________________________
Dated__________________________________
101 Progress, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618  p: 949.655.3900  f: 949.655.3995  www.WeAreHarris.com

TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
To: Amanda Acuna, City of Gardena
From: William Halligan, Esq., Harris & Associates
Subject: Additional Comments/Discussions on the Gardena Industrial Center Project from the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Date: March 16, 2023
Att:

Since release of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)/Response to Comments on February 24th, 2023, the City of Gardena staff has had additional correspondence and discussions with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (“Water Board”) regarding the Gardena Industrial Center Project. The Water Board has requested additional minor changes to Mitigation Measure HAZ-1. These are considered minor technical clarifications/corrections to HAZ-1 and do not represent a substitution of the original mitigation measure. The additional revisions to HAZ-1 are shown below:

HAZ-1 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project Applicant shall prepare and implement a Remedial Action Plan or other remedial cleanup program document reviewed and approved by LARWQCB (collectively referred to as the “RAP”) in compliance with Water Board Resolution No. 92-49. Subject to the LARWQCB’s requirements, the RAP shall present the scope of work and schedule to remediate and mitigate all impacted shallow soils to the criteria protective of human health and the environment, including groundwater quality. The results of the remedial efforts shall be documented in a report that will be submitted to the LARWQCB.

The Remedial Cleanup Program required as mitigation for this project is for the shallow VOC impacted soils on site. Additional remediation for deeper soils and groundwater may be required for this site by LARWQCB, but is not required as part of the mitigation for this project to proceed. However, appropriate access for monitoring, sampling and remediation for impacted deeper soils and impacted groundwater shall be maintained and shall not be affected by the proposed project.

Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project Applicant shall prepare and implement a Remedial Action Plan or other remedial cleanup program document reviewed and approved by LARWQCB (collectively referred to as the “Final Remedial Cleanup Program”). The LARWQCB may require additional soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations prior to submittal of a Final Remedial Cleanup Program.

The Final Remedial Cleanup Program will present the results of the previous work and present a scope of work to remediate all contamination from the Site, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) impacts in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater to facilitate industrial or commercial redevelopment of the Site, including remediation of shallow impacted soil that might be encountered during grading and other redevelopment activities. The Project Applicant shall provide a copy of the Final Remedial Cleanup Program to the City once it has been reviewed and approved by the LARWQCB with confirmation of approval.

Subject to the LARWQCB’s requirements discretion, the Final Remedial Cleanup Program should present the scope of work and schedule to remediate and/or mitigate shallow onsite VOC-impacted soil associated 2 with REC Nos. 4, 5, and 6 so grading and redevelopment can commence. The results of the remedial efforts shall be documented in a report that will be submitted to the LARWQCB.

Prior to issuance of grading permits, a Soil Management Plan (SMP) shall be submitted to the City which shall identify the procedures to manage unknown environmental concerns that might be encountered during redevelopment. This document shall also be submitted to the LARWQCB. The SMP does not need to be approved by the LARWQCB nor the City.

A Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System (VIMS) Design Plan shall be prepared that presents the proposed design and construction details of the vapor mitigation system and submitted to the City along with construction documents. A VIMS Performance Plan should accompany the VIMS Design Plan and will present baseline indoor air sampling details that will be collected once the building is constructed. The baseline sampling, compared to subsequent sampling results, will provide evidence that the VIMS is performing adequately and that no human health risks are present for site occupancy. The VIMS Performance Plan will include the baseline and startup sampling procedures, on-going performance monitoring, and operation, monitoring, and maintenance (OM&M) operations. The VIMS Performance Plan will also provide contingencies for further mitigation if unfavorable vapor concentrations are discovered. Following completion of these tasks, the Project Applicant will request a determination from the LARWQCB that no further sampling/monitoring be required.

Prior to issuance of a temporary or final Certificate of Occupancy, a Land Use Covenant (LUC) shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder restricting the property to be used only for industrial and/or commercial uses. Proof or recording shall be provided to the City. Prior to recording, the LUC shall be presented to the LARWQCB for review and approval.

City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting

AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 13.C
Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1851, an Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code Of Regulations, Title 24), Except for the Fire Code, and Making Amendments thereto; Adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Repealing Chapter 15.08 of the Gardena Municipal Code; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1851 and set a Public Hearing on the adoption for the meeting of May 23, 2023
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

California law requires cities to adopt the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) which is set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The 2019 edition of that Code, together with local amendments, are recommended for City Council adoption.

A staff report has been prepared to provide details of the proposed amendments recommended by the City's Building Official.

FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

Staff Report - 2022 Building Coode Adoption.pdf
Ordinance No. 1851.pdf
Resolution No. 6624.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager

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City of Gardena
City Council Meeting

AGENDA TITLE:

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1851, an Ordinance of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code Of Regulations, Title 24), Except for the Fire Code, and Making Amendments thereto; Adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Repealing Chapter 15.08 of the Gardena Municipal Code; and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:

1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1851 adopting by reference the California State Building Code with amendments, except the Fire Code, adopting the International Property Maintenance Code; Repealing Chapter 15.08 of the Gardena Municipal Code; and finding the action exempt from CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption of Guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and

2. Set a public hearing on the adoption for the meeting of May 23, 2023.

BACKGROUND:

The State Building Standards Code consists of the following parts:
• Part 1 California Administrative Code
• Part 2 California Building Code
• Part 2.5 California Residential Code
• Part 3 California Electrical Code

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• Part 4 California Mechanical Code
• Part 5 California Plumbing Code
• Part 6 California Energy Code
• Part 7 Vacant
• Part 8 California Historical Building Code
• Part 9 California Fire Code
• Part 10 California Existing Building Code
• Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) • Part 12 California Referenced Standards Code
The Ordinance adopts all Parts and some appendices with amendments. The only exception is Part 9, the California Fire Code, due to the fact that the City adopts the Los Angeles County Fire Code.

Staff proposes that the City Council adopt the amendments to the CBSC which have been recommended by the City’s Building Official in order to better protect the City.

Because the Ordinance adopts the California State Building Standards Code by reference, state law requires that it first be introduced and then the City Council set a public hearing date, after which the City Council may adopt the Ordinance. Additionally, prior to adoption the City Council is required to adopt a resolution setting for the findings and rationale for the amendments to the California Building Standards Code as required by law. The resolution is attached, but will be adopted at the same time as the Ordinance is adopted. Upon adoption, the Ordinance and Resolution will be sent to the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with State law.

Should the City Council fail to adopt this Ordinance after the public hearing, the provisions of the 2022 California Building Standards Code will still apply, just without the amendments to deal with local climatic and seismic issues. Additionally, the International Property Maintenance Code will not be adopted. Chapter 15.08, which adopted the state housing law regulations by reference is being repealed as the provisions apply regardless of adoption by the City. The repeal has no actual impact except to clean-up the Code.

CEQA
The Ordinance includes a determination that adoption is not subject to CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). The 2022 California Building Standards Code applies to the City by default. The amendments and the additional codes that are being adopted are for the protection of the public health and safety and will not have any environmental effects.

FISCAL REVIEW/COST
There will be no fiscal impact as a result of the adoption of the subject Ordinance.

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IN CONCLUSION, Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 1851 and set a public hearing on its adoption for its regularly scheduled meeting of May 23, 2023, at which time Resolution No. 6624 will also be adopted.

Submitted by: __Greg Tsujiuchi__ Date: April 40, 2023_____ Attachments:

Ordinance No. 1851
Resolution No. 6624
ORDINANCE NO. 1851

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), EXCEPT FOR THE FIRE
CODE, AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO; ADOPTION
OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE; REPEALING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE GARDENA
MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

PURSUANT TO THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION OF
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 18901 et seq. provides that the Building Standards Commission shall adopt a California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”) based on specified uniform codes with input from various State Departments; and
WHEREAS, the CBSC consists of building standards that regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, and maintenance of all buildings in the state and includes the California Building Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 1 & 2); the California Residential Code (CCR, Title 24, Part

2.5); the California Electrical Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 3); the California Mechanical Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 4); the California Plumbing Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 5); the California Energy Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 6); the California Historical Building Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 8); the California Existing Building Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 10); and the California Green Building Standards Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 11); and the California Reference Standards Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 12) and
WHEREAS, the 2022 CBSC has been adopted and is codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and became effective January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17922 provides that the Department of Housing and Community Development is to adopt the CBSC and other regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development has adopted the most recent version of the CBSC; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 provides that a city may make changes in the provisions adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922 and published in the CBSC or other regulations upon specified findings; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958 further provides that, Ordinance No. 1851
2 if a city does not amend, add, or repeal ordinances or regulations to impose those requirements or make changes, the provisions published in the CBSC or other regulations shall be applicable to the city and shall be effective 180 days after publication of the CBSC by the California Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.2, the City of Gardena (“City”) may adopt the 2022 Edition of the CBSC by reference as well as other codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gardena has determined that it would like to adopt the CBSC by reference as well as other codes, as well as make certain amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was introduced on April 25, 2023 and noticed for a hearing on May 23, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing on this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Ordinance, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6624, making the necessary findings to amend the California Building Standards Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 15.04 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.04

DEFINITIONS

15.04.010 Definitions applicable to Title 15.

The following definitions shall apply to this Title:

A. “Building Official” as used in any part of this Title shall mean the Building Official or the Official’s designee.

B. “California Building Standards Code” shall mean Parts 1 through 12 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

C. “Code” as used in each Chapter shall refer to the Code adopted by that Chapter.

D. “Jurisdiction” as used in any part of the California Building Standards Code, it shall mean the City of Gardena.

Ordinance No. 1851
3 SECTION 2. Chapter 15.06 of the Gardena Municipal Code entitled “Expedited Permit Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems” is hereby recodified as Chapter

15.28 without any additional changes and a new Chapter 15.06 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code is to read as follows:

Chapter 15.06

BUILDING CODE

15.06.010 Adoption of Building Code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Building Code, 2022 Edition (Parts 1 and 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), and only Appendices F (Rodentproofing), J (Grading), and P (Emergency Housing). are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein.

These provisions of Title 24, Parts 1 and 2 shall comprise the Building Code of the City of Gardena.

15.06.020 Work exempt from permits.

Section 105.2, item 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III-A liquids.

15.06.030 Expiration of permits.

Section 105.5 of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows and section 105.5.1 is of no force or effect:
105.5 EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

15.06.040 Fees.

Section 109 of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows in its entirety:

Ordinance No. 1851
4 109 FEES.

A. General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

B. Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution adopted by the City Council. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and other permanent equipment. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified shall be quadrupled, but the payment of such quadrupled fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.

C. Plan review fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by this Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be one hundred (100) percent of the building permit fee.

1. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Subsection 1.8.4.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

2. Where plans are incomplete or changed or involve deferred submittals so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate indicated in the executive order.

D. Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

E. Fee refunds.

1. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

Ordinance No. 1851
5 2. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

3. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

4. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.

15.06.050 Violations.

Section 114 of the 2022 California Building Code shall be amended to read as follows in its entirety:
114 VIOLATIONS.

A. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.

B. Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this Code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

C. Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this Code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.

D. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

E. Violation a misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance No. 1851
6 Chapter or said Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set out in Section 1.16.010 of this Code.

15.06.060 Automatic sprinkler systems.

Section 903.2 of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended by amending section 903.2 and adding section 903.2.13 to read as follows; all other provisions of section 903.2 remain in place:
903.2 WHERE REQUIRED.

Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21. 903.2.13 EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS.

An automatic sprinkler system is required in any existing building subject to alteration or expansion if (1) the expansion exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area; or (2) the cost of remodeling, expansion or improvement exceeds 50 percent of the value of the existing structure as determined by the Building Official. The size or valuation of an existing building shall be deemed to exceed fifty (50) percent if:

1. The expansion exceeds fifty (50) percent of the existing gross floor area; or

2. The cost of remodeling, expansion, or improvement exceeds fifty (50) percent of the value of the existing structure as determined by the building official.

15.06.070 Roof covering requirements.

Table 1505.1 of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Table 1505.1

15.06.080 Pedestrian protection during construction.

Section 3306 of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 3306.10 to read as follows:
3306.10 Fencing and Pedestrian Protection.

Fencing and pedestrian protection shall be required at all building and demolition sites as follows:

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Ordinance No. 1851
7 1. Prior to issuance of a demolition or building permit, a pre-demolition site inspection shall be performed verifying sewer cap and temporary toilet location and the capping of electrical, water and gas service to the property.

2. Prior to commencement of work, all new construction or demolition sites shall install minimum 6-foot-high protective chain link fencing with slats or screening incorporated, or wood fencing consistent with Section 3306 of the California Building Code, and Table 3306.1 regardless of distance to the property line. Protective wood canopies shall be installed prior to commencement of work pursuant to the requirements of Section 3306 and Table 3306.1 of the CBC.

3. If scaffolding is used on any construction site, the exterior face of the scaffolding shall be covered with mesh screen, tarps or other material sufficient to mitigate dust and debris migration from the site.

4. A Pedestrian Protection Plan shall be approved identifying all areas of required pedestrian protection for the property, prior to the issuance of demolition or building permits. The Plan shall indicate all areas of pedestrian protection or indicate why such protection is not required (e.g., exempt due to distance of construction to property line). The Pedestrian Protection Plan shall be prepared by a licensed contractor, engineer or owner-builder and indicate the proposed protection system to be installed and the method of installation. When conditions make installation of a pedestrian canopy impractical (e.g., a narrow street or alley) an alternative method may be shown on the plan such as pedestrian diversion through use of flag persons and barriers.

5. Any work encroaching into the public right-of-way or involving pedestrian diversion shall require Public Works Department approval of permits and pedestrian protection.

6. In addition to the remedies provided in the Building Code, violations of this Section shall result in revocation or suspension of a building permit pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Code.

15.06.090 Appendix J, Grading
Appendix J is hereby amended to add the following sections to read as follows:

Section J112.1 Sediment control.

A. Sediment caused by the grading project shall be retained on the site to the greatest extent feasible. The maximum permanent rate of sediment loss after completion of the project should not exceed the natural erosion rate which Ordinance No. 1851
8 occurred prior to the grading project. If, in the opinion of the building official, excessive erosion occurs from the project, erosion and sediment control measures shall be immediately implemented to reduce erosion to allowable levels.

B. If required by the building official, sediment basins, sediment traps, or similar sediment control measures, temporary or permanent, shall be installed prior to clearing and grading operations. Upon completion of construction and stabilization of soils, all temporary erosion control facilities shall be removed from the site upon written approval of the building official.

Section J113.1 Grading practices and setbacks.

A. Grading operations shall be conducted so as to mitigate damaging effects of sediment production and dust on the project site and other properties.

B. The setbacks specified by CBC Appendix J, are minimum requirements and may be increased by the building official or by the recommendation of a civil engineer, soils engineer, or engineering geologist, if necessary, for safety and stability, or to prevent damage to other properties from deposition or erosion, or to provide access for slope maintenance and drainage. Retaining walls and/or deep foundations may be used to reduce the required setbacks when approved by the building official.

Section J114.1 Control of runoff.

In order to prevent polluting discharges from occurring, approved erosion and sediment control devices shall be required for all grading and filling. Control devices and measures which may be required include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Energy absorbing devices to reduce the velocity of runoff water; B. Sedimentation controls, such as sediment debris basins and sediment traps. Trapped sediment shall be removed to a site approved by the building official;
C. Disposal of water runoff from developed areas over large undisturbed areas;
D. Multiple discharge points to reduce the volume of runoff over localized areas.

Ordinance No. 1851
9 Section J115.1 Revegetation and slope surface stabilization.

A. Mulching, seeding, the planting of shrubs and trees, or other suitable stabilization measures shall be used to protect exposed slopes as necessary to control erosion, sedimentation and slope stability. Preference shall be given to use native or locally adapted grasses, shrubs and woody vegetation.

B. Earth or paved interceptors and diversions shall be installed at the top of cut or fill slopes where there is a potential for erosive surface runoff.

C. Revegetation shall be maintained by the owner until permanent establishment is achieved.

Section J116.1 Disposal of cleared material and fill.

Vegetation, dirt and rocks removed during clearing operations shall be disposed of by one or more of the following methods:

A. Chipping all or some of the cleared vegetation for use as mulch or compost on the site or other approved location;
B. Disposing of the balance of the material in a location approved by the building official.

Section J117.1 Excavated materials.

Excavated materials removed during grading operations shall be handled in accordance with the following methods:

A. Stockpiling sufficient topsoil on the site if necessary, for use on areas to be revegetated.

B. Locating stockpiled soil so that it will not become a source for off-site sediment damage.

C. Promptly backfilling and compacting stockpiled soil into trenches and pits to reduce the risk of erosion.

D. Applying mulch or other protective coverings on stockpiled material which will be exposed through the winter season.

E. Excavated material not to be used at the site shall be disposed of in a Ordinance No. 1851
10 manner and at a location approved by the building official.

Section J118.1 Completion of work.

When required by the building official, the engineer of record shall verify that final grading complies with approved plans prior to final inspection by the city.

15.06.120 Appendix P, Emergency Housing
A. Appendix P, Section P103.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:

P103.2.1 New additions, alterations, and change of occupancy.

New additions, alterations, and change of occupancy to existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Standards Code effective at the time of addition, alteration, or change of occupancy. The requirements shall apply only to and/or within the specific area of the addition, alteration, or change of occupancy.

Exceptions:

1. Existing buildings and structures used for emergency housing and emergency housing facilities may not be required to comply with the California Energy Code, as determined by the enforcing agency.

2. Change in occupancy shall not mandate conformance with new construction requirements set forth in the California Building Standards Code, provided such change in occupancy meets the minimum requirements set forth in this appendix.

B. Appendix P, Section P103.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

P103.3 Occupant load.

Except as otherwise stated in this appendix, the maximum occupant load allowed in buildings and structures used as emergency housing shall be determined by the enforcing agency, but the interior floor area shall not be less than 64 square feet (6.5 m2) for two occupants. Where more than two persons occupy the building/structure, the required floor area shall be increased at the rate of 50 square feet (4.65 m2) for each occupant in excess of two. The interior floor area shall not exceed 400 square feet (37 m2), excluding lofts.

Exceptions:

1. Tents.

Ordinance No. 1851
11 2. Recreational vehicles and park trailers designed for human habitation that meet the requirements in the Health and Safety Code, Sections 18009.3 and 18010, as applicable.

C. Appendix P, Section P111 is hereby added to read as follows:

111 Alternatives and modifications.

Alternative compliance and/or modifications that are reasonably equivalent to the requirements in this appendix may be granted by the Building Official in individual cases when dealing with buildings or structures used for emergency housing.

SECTION 3. Chapter 15.10 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 15.10

RESIDENTIAL CODE

15.10.010 Adoption of California Residential Code
Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), and only Appendices AH (Patio Covers), AX (Swimming Pool Safety Act) and AZ (Emergency Housing), are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 2.5 shall comprise the Residential Code of the City of Gardena.

15.10.020 Work exempt from permits.

Section R105.2 of the 2022 California Residential Code, item 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.10.030 Expiration of permits.

Section R105.5 of the 2022 California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.5 Expiration.

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by Ordinance No. 1851
12 such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

15.10.040 Fees.

Section R108 of the 2022 California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows in its entirety:

R108 Fees.

A. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and other permanent equipment. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified shall be quadrupled, but the payment of such quadrupled fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.

C. Plan review fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be one hundred (100) percent of the building permit fee.

1. The plan review fees specified in this Subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in subsection B and are in addition to the permit fees.

D. Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official Ordinance No. 1851
13 may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

E. Refunds.

1. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

2. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

15.10.050 Violations.

Section R113 of the 2022 California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R113 VIOLATIONS.

R113.1 Unlawful acts.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.

R113.2 Notice of violation.

The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of Ordinance No. 1851
14 the provisions of this Code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

R113.3 Prosecution of violation.

If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this Code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.

R113.4 Violation penalties.

Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

R113.5 Violation a misdemeanor.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or said Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set out in Section 1.16.010 of this Code.

15.10.060 Roof covering requirements.

The first paragraph of Section R902.1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows; all other provisions remain the same:
902.1 ROOF COVERING MATERIALS.

Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section.

Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re roofs or additions except for the construction of roofs in Very High Fire Hazard Zones.

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Ordinance No. 1851
15 SECTION 4. ELECTRICAL CODE. Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 15.12

ELECTRICAL CODE

15.12.010 Adoption of electrical code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), without any appendices, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 3 shall comprise the Electrical Code of the City of Gardena.

15.12.020 Fees.

Section 89.108.4.2 of the 2022 California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

89.108.4.2 Fees.

The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution adopted by the City Council. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be one hundred (100) percent of the building permit fee.

For purposes of determining fees only, the following definitions shall apply:

A. New general use branch circuits.

1. The fees prescribed apply to new branch circuit wiring and the lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, appliances or other utilization equipment permitted to be supplied by these branch circuits.

2. For the purposes of this Subsection, each ungrounded conductor of a multi-wire branch circuit supplying one appliance may be counted as one circuit.

3. For the purposes of this Subsection, three-phase lighting branch circuits are counted as two (2) branch circuits.

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Ordinance No. 1851
16 B. Adding outlets (to existing branch circuits) or temporary lights and yard lighting.

1. Each outlet added to an existing branch circuit shall be counted as one unit and each lighting fixture connected thereto shall be counted as an additional unit except as modified in the following provisions of this Subsection.

2. An outlet shall mean a point or place on a fixed-wiring installation from which electric current is controlled, or is supplied to a lamp, lighting fixture, fan, clock, heater, range, motor, or other electrical. appliance or equipment.

3. An outlet box for two (2) or more switches or receptacles shall be considered as one unit.

C. Motors, transformers, heating appliances and miscellaneous equipment or appliances.

1. The fees prescribed cover the inspection of the supply branch circuit and the utilization equipment supplied therefrom and the control equipment therefor.

2. Except where supplied by branch circuits rated over fifty (50) amperes, the fees required apply only to non-dwelling occupancies. The fee for each motor, transformer, heating appliance, welder, rectifier, x-ray machine, storage battery system, infrared industrial heating appliance, cooking or baking equipment, studio effects lighting, and other miscellaneous equipment or appliances shall be given in the rating table of the resolution order.

3. Where fixed equipment is supplied by flexible cords to facilitate servicing or replacement, those fees shall also apply to each receptacle outlet installed for the supply of portable equipment rated larger than three (3) H.P., K.W., or K.V.A.

4. For any equipment or appliance containing more than one motor, or other current consuming utilization components in addition to the motor or motors, the combined electrical ratings converted to K.V.A. of all shall be used to determine the fee. For the purpose of this subsection, one H.P. or one K.W. is equivalent to one K.V.A. The total ampere ratings of all receptacles installed on a factory fabricated wireway assembly for studio effects lighting may be used in computing the fees therefor.

5. The fees for a change of location or replacement of equipment on the same premises shall be the same as that for a new installation.

Ordinance No. 1851
17 However, no fees shall be required for moving any temporary construction motor from one place to another on the same site during the time of actual construction work after a permit has once been obtained for such motor and the fees required therefor have been paid.

D. Required fire warning, communications and emergency control systems.

For the purposes of this Subsection, devices shall include all signaling equipment, stations, power equipment such as damper actuators or door holding device, and communication jacks or outlets.

E. Service and switchboard sections.

1. Fees shall be required for the installation, reinstallation, replacement or alteration of each service and each switchboard section.

2. For the purpose of this Subsection, a switchboard section means any portion of complete switchboard, distribution board, or motor control center which is prevented by the structural framework from being separated into smaller units.

3. The fees for services shall be determined from the ampacity of the set of service entrance conductors or the total ampere rating of the service equipment.

4. No fee need be paid for switchboard section which incorporates service equipment for which service fees were paid.

15.12.030 Underground service conductors – Installation.

Section 230.30 of the 2022 California Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding additional paragraphs to read as follows:
(C) Underground service laterals required for new construction.

All new buildings and structures in the City shall provide underground electrical and communications service laterals on the premises to be served as hereinafter required. This provision shall not apply to utility lines that do not provide service in the area being developed.
(D) Underground utilities for new buildings.

All electrical, telephone, community antenna television system (CATV), and similar service wires or cables which provide direct service to new buildings and structures shall be installed underground in compliance with all applicable building and Ordinance No. 1851
18 electrical codes, safety regulations and orders, and the rules of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California.
(E) Underground utilities for existing buildings.

Existing overhead wires and/or new utility service shall be placed underground when one or more new dwelling units are created in an existing building and one or both of the following apply:

1. The expansion exceeds fifty (50) percent of the existing gross floor area; or

2. The cost of remodeling, expansion or improvement exceeds fifty (50) percent of the value of the existing structure as determined by the building official.

Exception: Undergrounding shall not be required if Southern California Edison deems in writing that such underground installation is infeasible based upon its service requirements or to the unavailability of necessary easements. (F) Responsibility for compliance.

The developer and owner are jointly and severally responsible for complying with the requirements of this chapter and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities. (G) Existing underground areas.

On streets where electrical and communications lines have been placed underground or where no overhead lines presently exist on or before July 1, 1977, said lines shall remain permanently underground and no additional electric or communications service facilities shall be added on said streets unless they are placed underground.

15.12.040 Temporary installations.

Section 590.3(A) of the 2022 California Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding the following subparagraph to read as follows:
(1) Temporary power pole required on construction sites.

All construction sites for which temporary power must be supplied because there is no electrical service shall provide a temporary power pole prior to issuance of a building permit. Said power pole shall remain installed until the project has received final approval and electrical service has commenced. Generators are prohibited as a substitute for a temporary power pole.

Ordinance No. 1851
19 SECTION 5. MECHANICAL CODE. Chapter 15.14 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 15.14

MECHANICAL CODE

15.14.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 4 shall comprise the Mechanical Code of the City of Gardena.

15.14.020 Mechanical permit fees.

Section 104.5 of the 2022 California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows and sections 104.5.1 through 104.5.3 are of no force or effect:

SECTION 104.5 FEES.

A. Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution adopted by the City Council.

B. Plan review fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be one hundred (100) percent of the building permit fee.

C. Fee refunds.

1. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

2. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

4. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than Ordinance No. 1851
20 one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.

SECTION 6. PLUMBING CODE. Chapter 15.16 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 15.16

PLUMBING CODE

15.16.010 Adoption of plumbing code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including only Appendices A (Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System), D (Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems), H (Private Sewage Disposal Systems), and I (Installation Standards), are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 5 shall comprise the Plumbing Code of the City of Gardena.

15.16.020 Plumbing permit fees.

Section 104.5 of the 2022 California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows and sections 104.5.1 through 104.5.3 are of no force or effect:

SECTION 104.5 FEES.

A. Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution adopted by the City Council.

C. Fee refunds.

1. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

2. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

SECTION 7. ENERGY CODE ADOPTION. Chapter 15.18 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 15.18

ENERGY CODE

15.18.010 Adoption of energy code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Energy Code, 2022 Edition (Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix 1-A (Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code) and Appendix 1-B (Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in Their Entirety), are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 6, shall comprise the Energy Code of the City of Gardena.

SECTION 8. HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE. Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby repealed and a new Chapter 15.20 is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 15.20

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

15.20.010 Adoption of Historical building code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition (Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix A are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 8 shall comprise the Historical Building Code of the City of Gardena and shall apply to the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties.

SECTION 9. EXISTING BUILDING CODE. Chapter 15.22 of Title 15 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby added in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.22

EXISTING BUILDINGS
Ordinance No. 1851
22 15.22.010 Adoption of existing building code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition (Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and Appendix A (Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings) are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein and shall constitute the minimum standards to promote public safety and welfare, including those regulations adopted to reduce the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing unreinforced masonry bearing walls. These provisions of Title 24, Part 10 shall comprise the Existing Buildings Code of the City of Gardena.

SECTION 10. GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS ADOPTION. Chapter 15.24 is hereby added to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 15.24

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS

15.24.010 Adoption of CALGreen code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the California Green Building Standards Code (referred to herein as "CALGreen"), 2022 Edition (Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions of Title 24, Part 11 shall comprise the CalGreen Code of the City of Gardena.

SECTION 11. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTION.

Chapter 15.26 of Title 15 of the Gardena municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.26

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

15.26.010 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code.

Except as may otherwise be provided in this Title, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full herein. These provisions shall comprise the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Gardena.

Section 12. Chapter 15.08, Adoption of Housing Law Regulations, is hereby deleted.

Ordinance No. 1851
23 Section 13. Filing. The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission pursuant to section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Section 14. CEQA. The City Council finds that the adoption of the California Buildings Standards Code and local amendments thereof is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3) (the commonsense exemption). The action is largely administrative in nature and designed to improve and not degrade environmental quality such that there is no possibility that adopting this Ordinance would adversely affect the environment in any manner that could be significant. Further, except for the amendments that have been adopted, these Codes apply by default.

Section 15. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any remaining provision hereof. The City Council of the City of Gardena hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance despite any partial invalidity of its provisions.

Section 16. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after adoption.

Section 17. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

Passed, approved, and adopted this 23rd day of May, 2023.

TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:

MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LISA E. KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1851
24 RESOLUTION NO. 6624

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA,

CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED
AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING CODE

RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC

CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code section 18901 et seq. provides that the Building Standards Commission shall adopt a California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”) based on specified uniform codes with input from various State Departments; and
WHEREAS, the CBSC consists of building standards that regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, and maintenance of all buildings in the state and includes the California Building Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 1 & 2); the California Residential Code (CCR, Title 24, Part

2.5); the California Electrical Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 3); the California Mechanical Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 4); the California Plumbing Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 5); the California Energy Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 6); the California Historical Building Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 8); the California Existing Building Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 10); and the California Green Building Standards Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 11); and the California Reference Standards Code (CCR, Title 24, Part 12); and
WHEREAS, the 2022 CBSC has been adopted and is codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and became effective January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17922 provides that the Department of Housing and Community Development is to adopt the CBSC and other regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development has adopted the most recent version of the CBSC; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 provides that a city may make changes in the provisions adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922 and published in the CBSC or other regulations upon specified findings; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958 further provides that, if a city does not amend, add, or repeal ordinances or regulations to impose those requirements or make changes, the provisions published in the CBSC or other regulations shall be applicable to the city and shall be effective 180 days after publication of the CBSC by the California Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the CBSC, shall make an express Resolution No. 6624
3 finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF GARDENA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. A copy of Ordinance No. 1851 is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The charts below set forth the rational and findings for the amendments proposed therein.

Chapter 15.04 Amendments to California Building Code (CBC) Municipal
Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. 1851)
Justification
(see key below)

15.04.010 Adds Definitions to Chapter A

15.06.020 105.2 Adds local procedures for the
Work that is Exempt from Permits
A

15.06.030 105.5 Provides for the expiration of
permits consistent with state law
(AB 2913)
A

15.06.040 109 Creates fees for permits and plan
review
A

15.06.050 114 Adds local procedures for
prosecuting code violations
A

15.06.060 903.2 Amends 903.2 to require
automatic sprinkler systems in
locations described in Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.21
A B(i)

15.06.070 Table 1505.1 Amends Table 1505.1 Requires
minimum Class B fire rated roof
coverings on all structures
regulated by the Code.

A B(iii)

15.06.080 3306 Adds 3306.10 detailing
requirements for fencing during
construction to increase
protections for pedestrians.

A
Municipal
Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. 1851)
Justification
(see key below)

15.06.090 J112.1 Adds Section J112.1 for Sediment
control
B (iii)

15.06.090 J113.1 Adds Section J113.1 Grading
practices and setbacks
B (ii)

15.06.090 J114.1 Adds Section J114.1 Control of
runoff.

B (ii)
Resolution No. 6624
4 15.06.090 J115.1 Adds Section J115.1 Revegetation
and slope surface stabilization.

B (iii)

15.06.090 J116.1 Add Section J116.1 Disposal of
cleared material and fill.

B (iii)

15.06.090 J117.1 Add Section J117.1 Excavated
materials.

B (iii)

15.06.090 J118.1 Add Section J118.1 Completion of
grading work - verification.

15.06.120 P103.2.1 Amends Section P103.2.1 for New
Additions, alterations and change
of occupancy for Emergency
Housing.

B (ii)

15.06.120 P103.3 Amends Section P103.2.1 for
Occupant Load for Emergency
Housing.

B (ii)

15.06.120 P111 Adds Section P111 Alternatives
and Modifications
A
Chapter 15.06 Amendments to California Residential Code (CRC) Municipal
Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. 1851)
Justification
(see key below)

15.10.020 R105.2 Adds local procedures for the
Work that is Exempt from Permits
A

15.10.030 R105.5 Provides for the expiration of
permits consistent with state law
(AB 2913)
A

15.10.040 R108 Creates fees and process for fee
refunds
A

15.10.050 R113 Adds local procedures for
prosecuting code violations
A

15.10.060 R902.1 Amends Table 1505.1 Requires
minimum Class B fire rated roof
coverings on all structures
regulated by the Code.

B (i)
Chapter 15.12 Amendments to California Electrical Code (CEC) Municipal
Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. 1851)
Justification
(see key below)

15.12.020 89.108.4.2 Establishes permit fees A

15.12.030 230.30 Adds subparagraphs (C), (D), (E)
requiring undergrounding of
service laterals for new
B(ii)
Resolution No. 6624
5 construction and of utilities for new
and existing buildings

15.12.030 230.30 Adds subparagraph (F) to impose
joint and several liability on
developer and property owner for
compliance.

15.12.030 230.30 Adds subparagraph (G) to impose
moratorium on overhead utility
lines in specified areas
B(ii)

15.12.040 590.3(A) Adds subparagraph (A)(1) to
provide that generators are
prohibited as a substitute for
temporary power poles at
construction sites
B(ii)
Chapter 15.14 Amendments to California Mechanical Code (CMC) Municipal
Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. 1851)
Justification
(see key below)

15.14.020 104.5 Creates fees for permits and plan
review
A
Chapter 15.16 Amendments to California Plumbing Code (CPC) Municipal
Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. 1851)
Justification
(see key below)

15.16.020 104.5 Creates fees for permits and plan
review
A
Justifications KEY:

A – This is an administrative amendment, which does not modify building standards as defined in California Health & Safety Code section 18909. The amendment establishes administrative procedures for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City of Gardena.

B – This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions:
i. Strong Winds/Climate. The dry climatic conditions with strong winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high- density housing. These fires spread very quickly and Resolution No. 6624
6 create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
ii. Heavy Precipitation. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. The winter months can experience heavy rainfall of up to 6 inches per hour.

Flood conditions may affect the Los Angeles County Fire Departments ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition.

Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
iii. Revisions to the foundation requirements due to highly expansive soil conditions that are present in some areas of Gardena. These requirements have been used locally since 1970.

SECTION 2. The Community Development Department shall file copies of Resolution No.6624 and Ordinance No. 1851 with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately.

Passed, approved, and adopted this ____ day of __________, 2023.

_______________________________
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________

MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Resolution No. 6624
7 CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
Attachment:

Exhibit A – Ordinance No. 1851
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting

AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 13.D
Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Report on Measures Taken to Alleviate New Significant Tobacco Retailers From Establishing in the City
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council approve and issue the attached report which describes the measures taken thus far to alleviate new significant tobacco retailers from establishing in the City.

RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

At the City Council Meeting held March 28, 2023, the City Council adopted as an urgency measure, Urgency Ordinance No. 1850, a moratorium prohibiting any new Significant Tobacco Retailer businesses from establishing in the City. This was done in order to allow staff time to conduct the necessary research, hold study sessions if desired by the Council, and ultimately bring back an ordinance related to Significant Tobacco Retail businesses.

The moratorium remains in effect for a period of forty-five (45) days, and will expire on May 11, 2023. On May 9, 2023, staff will be bringing forth an ordinance extending Urgency Ordinance No. 1850 for an additional 10 months and 15 days, as allowed per State law. Government Code Section 65858(d) requires that at least ten days prior to the expiration of the Urgency Ordinance, the legislative body issue a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the ordinance. The attached report satisfies this requirement.

FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:

None
ATTACHMENTS:

Staff Report - Tobacco Business Moratorium Report.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item No. 13D
Department: Community Development
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
Tobacco Business Moratorium Report

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: A REPORT ON MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE NEW SIGNIFICANT

TOBACCO RETAILERS FROM ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve and issue this report which describes the measures taken thus far to alleviate significant tobacco retailers from establishing in the City.

BACKGROUND:

At the City Council Meeting held on February 28, 2023, staff received a Council directive to begin looking into either regulating or prohibiting businesses that principally sell tobacco and related products. At the City Council Meeting held on March 14, 2023, staff received further direction to prepare a moratorium prohibiting new Significant Tobacco Retail businesses from establishing in the City while the matter is studied. Subsequently, at the City Council Meeting held March 28, 2023, the City Council adopted as an urgency measure, Urgency Ordinance No. 1850, a moratorium prohibiting any new Significant Tobacco Retailer businesses from establishing in the City.

DISCUSSION:

Urgency Ordinance No. 1850 was adopted on March 28, 2023 and remains in effect for a period of forty-five (45) days, or until May 11, 2023. Government Code Section 65858(d) states that ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the Urgency Ordinance, the legislative body issue a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the ordinance. This report satisfies the requirements of Government Code 65858(d) In order to alleviate significant tobacco retailers from establishing in the City, staff continues to actively research and review a number of cities that have either prohibited or regulated businesses that principally sell tobacco products. The City of Gardena defines these types of businesses as a Significant Tobacco Retailer, meaning “…any tobacco retailer for which the principal or core business is selling tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or both, as evidenced by any of the following: twenty percent or more of the floor or display area is devoted to tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or both; sixty-seven percent or more of gross sales receipts are derived from tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, or both; or fifty percent or more of completed sales transactions include tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia.” (5.52.010 Definitions (f))

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There are varying degrees that cities can either regulate or prohibit the sale of tobacco products.

For example, the City of Manhattan Beach completely prohibits the selling of tobacco products or electronic smoking devices in the city, however, has a hardship exemption that an owner can apply for. The City of Beverly Hills also prohibits the sale of tobacco products, and also has certain provisions that would allow existing retailers to continue selling under a hardship exemption and in addition, carves out exemptions for hotels and some existing cigar lounges.

Other cities such as Hermosa Beach, Covina, and Costa Mesa, to name a few, do not explicitly prohibit the sale of tobacco products, however, they have distance requirements from schools and/or other youth-oriented areas that retailers must adhere to. In addition, other tobacco paraphernalia such as vapor smoking devices and e-cigarettes appear to also have a similar effect as traditional tobacco products and will also be researched and reviewed.

Additional time beyond the initial 45 days since the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 1850 will be needed to properly study and discuss the matter. At the May 9, 2023 City Council Meeting, staff will be bringing forth an ordinance extending the Urgency Ordinance for an additional 10 months and 15 days, as allowed per state law.

LEGAL REVIEW:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
Submitted by: ___________________________________ Date: 4/25/2023 Greg S. Tsujiuchi City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting

AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 14.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY

MANAGER'S OFFICES
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Approval of One-Year Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in the amount of $84,000 COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc (TPA) was hired by the City of Gardena in March 2022 to help secure state and federal funding for its priority projects. Efforts to advance the City's priority projects included the pursuit of earmarks in the state budget and federal appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. TPA partnered with the City to develop, advocate, and secure several major wins with our elected leaders in Sacramento and in Washington, DC. The TPA/City team worked together to secure $7 million in direct funding for priority projects identified by the City, including the following highlights:
$4 million for the Digital Equity for all Bridging the Digital Divide (Championed by Assembly Member Muratsuchi)
$2 million for the Gardena Boulevard Revitalization (Championed by Senator Bradford) $1 million for the Rosecrans Community Center (Championed by Congresswoman Waters)
So far in 2023, The TPA Team, in partnership with the City crafted and submitted state and federal district funding requests in an effort to secure direct resources; On the federal side, the funding request was for $4 million dollars for Mas Fukai Park and on the state side, the City focused on requests related to infrastructure projects; including $5 million for the Rosecrans Community Center, $4 million for Mas Fukai Park Improvements, $3 million for Commercial Facade Improvement Program, $3 million for the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserves, $3 million for the Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation, $1 million for Freeman Park, $2 million for Johnson Park and $1 million for General Plan Zoning Code Update. In addition to these items TPC will continue to look for grant and state legislative opportunities for the City.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a one-year contract with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc in the amount of $84,000 to provide legislative advocacy and grant writing services.

FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:

General Fund-$84,000
ATTACHMENTS:

TPA- Contract Agreement.pdf
CGAR TPA City Council Presentation April 25 2023.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager

Slide 1
WWW.TOWNSENDPA.COM
SACRAMENTO • WASHINGTON, DC
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA • NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Summary of
Accomplishments
2023 State and Federal
Efforts
April 25, 2023
WWW.TOWNSENDPA.COM
SACRAMENTO • WASHINGTON DC
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • CENTRAL CALIFORNIA • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Slide 22
Overview of TPA
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) was founded in 1998 by Christopher Townsend with a mission to support organizations that improve our communities.

TPA represents local public agencies, such as cities, counties, transportation agencies, water and sanitation districts, school districts, community college districts, park and recreation districts, and other special districts, as well as nonprofit organizations.

TPA is the only Top Ten lobbying firm in California that specializes in both legislative advocacy AND grant funding in Sacramento AND Washington, DC.

TPA has secured over $2.6 billion in public sector funding for our clients.

State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Slide 33
TPA Mission for the City of Gardena
State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs TPA was hired by the City of Gardena in March of
2022 to secure state and federal funding for its
priority projects.

TPA partnered with the City to develop, advocate,
and secure several major wins with our elected
leaders in Sacramento and in Washington, DC
totaling $7,000,000.

Slide 44
State and Federal Earmark Requests
TPA worked in strong partnership with the City to create a focused effort that culminated with the strategic submittal of multiple earmark requests to the City’s legislative delegation.

Those projects were:

State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Digital Equity for All
Bridging the Digital Divide
(Championed by
Assembly Member
Muratsuchi)
Gardena Boulevard
Revitalization
(Championed by Senator
Bradford)
Rosecrans
Community Center
(Championed by
Congresswoman Waters)
Slide 55
Results: Total Earmarks for the City
State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Total Earmarks Secured for the City in the FY
2022-23 State Budget and Federal
Appropriations Cycles:
$7,000,000
Slide 66
Current TPA Efforts
Federal Funding Requests
The TPA team worked closely with City staff to identify priority projects that would benefit from a federal funding allocation. Based on a handful of factors, the team selected Mas Fukai Park.

The TPA submitted the funding request in the amount of $4 million dollars to U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Representative Maxine Waters. The TPA Team is driving the follow up and next steps.

State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Slide 77
Current TPA Efforts (Continued)
State Funding Requests
The TPA team worked closely with City staff to identify a menu of priority projects that would benefit from a one time, funding allocation with a focus on infrastructure.

The TPA team submitted the State Budget request letter
to the City’s legislative delegation. The TPA Team is
driving the follow up and next steps.

State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Slide 88
Current TPA Efforts (Continued)
Grant Funding Efforts in 2023
Ongoing Weekly Legislative Updates
Ongoing Monthly Grants Updates
State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Slide 99
Looking Ahead
State Legislative Opportunities
As of March 31, the Legislature has proposed a total of 6 new statewide bonds ranging from the hundreds of millions to tens of billions of dollars.

Funding Opportunities
Looking ahead, there are many State and federal funding programs that include funding for the following priorities:
• Transportation infrastructure
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Public safety support
• Cyber security
• Hazard mitigation opportunities
• Parks, open space, and outdoor equity
• Housing and homelessness
State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Slide 1010
Christopher Townsend
President
[email protected]
Ben Goldeen
Federal Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
Niccolo De Luca
Vice President
[email protected]
State and Federal Advocacy Update | Townsend Public Affairs Christine Rose
Grants Coordinator
[email protected]
Carly Shelby
Associate
[email protected]
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting

AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 15.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - POLICE
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1849: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gardena, California, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy of the City of Gardena, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 1849 and Conduct a Public Hearing.

Please allow three (3) minutes for each speaker.

RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481 or the Bill), codified at Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 (Attachment 1), which requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a "military equipment" use policy (the Policy) by ordinance (the Ordinance), prior to the law enforcement agency funding acquiring, or using equipment deemed military equipment as defined in Assembly Bill 481.

Items deemed to be "military equipment" by AB 481 are used as a component of overall best practices for law enforcement agencies throughout the country. These tools have been tested in the field and are used by law enforcement agencies to enhance public and officer safety.

None of the equipment in Gardena Police Department's inventory has been obtained from the military, nor is it solely designated for military use. Loss of these items would jeopardize the welfare of citizens and peace officers within the Gardena Police Department (GPD).

The term "military equipment," as used in AB 481, in fact, does not necessarily indicate that the equipment has been used by or acquired through the military. Pursuant to AB 481, items deemed to be "military equipment" include, but are not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, and diversionary devices.

GPD is committed to using the most up-to-date tools and equipment to safeguard the citizens of Gardena. Many of the items deemed to be "military equipment" by AB 481 are in fact employed by GPD, and law enforcement agencies across the country, in order to specifically reduce risk to community members. These items provide peace officers with the ability to safely resolve volatile situations which otherwise might rise to the level of a lethal force encounter. To that end, the items at issue in this report, and accompanying Military Equipment Use Policy, also provide GPD's peace officers with vital tools that facilitate compliance with its stringent use of force policy.

Gardena Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 706) was approved by the Gardena City Council in 2022. Policy 706 outlines each item identified in Government Code section 7070, that is currently owned and utilized by the Police Department. The Policy also includes the current use and cost of each item. The majority of the items, and their stated uses, have been in place prior to the implementation of AB 481. The updated proposed Policy includes updated quantities for ammunition utilized at the range for training purposes, replacement of rifles that have reached their end of life, and the purchase of a robot and drones.

The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 2) is in compliance with AB 481 and is necessary to adopt in order to approve GPD's Policy 706, which constitutes GPD's updated Military Equipment Use Policy (Exhibit A to Attachment 2). As required by AB 481, the draft Policy was posted on the Police Department's website on March 24, 2023, 30 days prior to the introduction of the Ordinance.

The proposed Policy 706 safeguards the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Policy 706 ensures that there are safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place. The proposed Policy 706 still requires that GPD conduct an annual audit of military equipment and present a military equipment report at a yearly community meeting. GPD held the Community Engagement Meeting regarding the 2022 Annual Report (Attachment 3) on April 17, 2023 at the Nakaoka Community Center. Members of the public are provided direction per the Policy on how to register complaints with the Police Department related to its use of "military equipment". All items which result in a use of force will be investigated, as is already required by existing GPD policy.

There are no reasonable alternatives to the equipment as these are the best standards and practices. Additionally, GPD has not discovered alternative items that can achieve the same officer and civilian safety objectives.

All use of what has been deemed "military equipment" by AB 481 must be reasonably necessary and conform to the Gardena Police Department's use of force and other policies.

All the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident must be carefully weighed and considered before authorizing the use of, and/or utilizing the equipment.

The Gardena Police Department seeks City Council adoption of the attached Military Equipment Use Policy - 706 (Exhibit A to Attachment 2) to allow GPD to continue to use the vital equipment specified therein and allow neighboring police agencies to use military equipment in this jurisdiction when providing mutual-aid during exigent circumstances.

FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:

There is no fiscal impact associated with introducing the Ordinance.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - AB 481.pdf
Attachment 2 - Ordinance 1849_w Exhibit A.pdf
Attachment 3 - AB 481 Annual Report 2022.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
Assembly Bill No. 481
CHAPTER 406
An act to add Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to military equipment. [Approved by Governor September 30, 2021. Filed with
Secretary of State September 30, 2021.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 481, Chiu. Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment:
funding, acquisition, and use.

Existing law designates the Department of General Services as the agency for the State of California responsible for distribution of federal surplus personal property, excepting food commodities, and requires the department to, among other things, do all things necessary to the execution of its powers and duties as the state agency for the distribution of federal personal surplus property, excepting food commodities, in accordance with specified federal law. Existing law, the Federal Surplus Property Acquisition Law of 1945, authorizes a local agency, as defined, to acquire surplus federal property without regard to any law which requires posting of notices or advertising for bids, inviting or receiving bids, or delivery of purchases before payment, or which prevents the local agency from bidding on federal surplus property.

Existing federal law authorizes the Department of Defense to transfer surplus personal property, including arms and ammunition, to federal or state agencies for use in law enforcement activities, subject to specified conditions, at no cost to the acquiring agency.

This bill would require a law enforcement agency, defined to include specified entities, to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by adoption of a military equipment use policy, as specified, by ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined. The bill would also require similar approval for the continued use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The bill would allow the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards. The bill would require the governing body to annually review the ordinance and to either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for a type, as defined, of military equipment or amend the military equipment use policy if it determines, based on an annual military equipment report prepared by the law enforcement agency, as provided, that the military equipment does not comply with the above-described standards for approval. The bill would specify these provisions do not preclude a county or local municipality from implementing

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additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.

This bill would also require a state agency, as defined, to create a military equipment use policy before engaging in certain activities, publish the policy on the agency’s internet website, and provide a copy of the policy to the Governor or the Governor’s designee, as specified. The bill would also require a state agency that seeks to continue use of military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, to create a military equipment use policy.

This bill would also include findings that the changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.

By adding to the duties of local officials with respect to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

The California Constitution requires local agencies, for the purpose of ensuring public access to the meetings of public bodies and the writings of public officials and agencies, to comply with a statutory enactment that amends or enacts laws relating to public records or open meetings and contains findings demonstrating that the enactment furthers the constitutional requirements relating to this purpose.

This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities adversely impacts the public’s safety and welfare, including increased risk of civilian deaths, significant risks to civil rights, civil liberties, and physical and psychological well-being, and incurment of significant financial costs. Military equipment is more frequently deployed in low-income Black and Brown communities, meaning the risks and impacts of police militarization are experienced most acutely in marginalized communities.
(b) The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by state or local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.
(c) Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
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(d) Legally enforceable safeguards, including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures, must be in place to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
(e) The lack of a public forum to discuss the acquisition of military equipment jeopardizes the relationship police have with the community, which can be undermined when law enforcement is seen as an occupying force rather than a public safety service.

SEC. 2. Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read:

Chapter 12.8. Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment
7070. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Governing body” means the elected body that oversees a law enforcement agency or, if there is no elected body that directly oversees the law enforcement agency, the appointed body that oversees a law enforcement agency. In the case of a law enforcement agency of a county, including a sheriff’s department or a district attorney’s office, “governing body” means the board of supervisors of the county.
(b) “Law enforcement agency” means any of the following:
(1) A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school district, or any campus of the University of California, the California State University, or California Community Colleges. (2) A sheriff’s department.
(3) A district attorney’s office.
(4) A county probation department.
(c) “Military equipment” means the following:
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (2) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion. (5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. (6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, 92 — 3 — Ch. 406
or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision. (10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency. (11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
(12) “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
(13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).
(14) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
(16) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (15), “military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
(d) “Military equipment use policy” means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by a law enforcement agency or a state agency that addresses, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment.
(2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement agency or the state agency proposes to use each type of military equipment. (3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
(4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use. (5) The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer, agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
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authority, and, if applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy.
(7) For a law enforcement agency, the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the law enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner.
(e) “State agency” means the law enforcement division of every state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, and commission or other state body or agency, except those agencies provided for in Article IV (except Section 20 thereof) or Article VI of the California Constitution. (f) “Type” means each item that shares the same manufacturer model number.
7071. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency shall obtain approval of the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy at a regular meeting of the governing body held pursuant to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M.

Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable, prior to engaging in any of the following:
(A) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(B) Seeking funds for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (C) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(D) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
(E) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to this chapter.
(F) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment. (G) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by this paragraph.
(2) No later than May 1, 2022, a law enforcement agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall commence a governing body approval process in accordance with this section. If the governing body does not approve the continuing use of military equipment, including by adoption pursuant to this subdivision of a military equipment use policy submitted pursuant to subdivision (b), within 180 days of submission of the proposed military equipment use policy to the governing body, the law enforcement agency shall cease its use of 92 — 5 — Ch. 406
the military equipment until it receives the approval of the governing body in accordance with this section.
(b) In seeking the approval of the governing body pursuant to subdivision (a), a law enforcement agency shall submit a proposed military equipment use policy to the governing body and make those documents available on the law enforcement agency’s internet website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue. (c) The governing body shall consider a proposed military equipment use policy as an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting and provide for public comment in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable.
(d) (1) The governing body shall only approve a military equipment use policy pursuant to this chapter if it determines all of the following:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. (B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. (2) In order to facilitate public participation, any proposed or final military equipment use policy shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the relevant law enforcement agency for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
(e) (1) The governing body shall review any ordinance that it has adopted pursuant to this section approving the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment at least annually and, subject to paragraph (2), vote on whether to renew the ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) or the Ralph M.

Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5), as applicable.
(2) The governing body shall determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted pursuant to Section 7072, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in subdivision (d). If the governing body determines that a type of military equipment identified in that annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards for approval set forth in subdivision (d), the governing body shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or require modifications 92 Ch. 406 — 6 —
to the military equipment use policy in a manner that will resolve the lack of compliance.
(f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (e), inclusive, if a city contracts with another entity for law enforcement services, the city shall have the authority to adopt a military equipment use policy based on local community needs.
7072. (a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. (4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
(b) Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 7073. (a) A state agency shall create a military equipment use policy prior to engaging in any of the following:
(1) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to Section 2576a of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(2) Seeking funds for military equipment, including, but not limited to, applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (3) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
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(4) Collaborating with a law enforcement agency or another state agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
(5) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body pursuant to this chapter.
(6) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, or to apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of, military equipment. (7) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided by this subdivision.
(b) No later than May 1, 2022, a state agency seeking to continue the use of any military equipment that was acquired prior to January 1, 2022, shall create a military equipment use policy.
(c) A state agency that is required to create a military equipment use policy pursuant to this section shall do both of the following within 180 days of completing the policy:
(1) Publish the military equipment use policy on the agency’s internet website.
(2) Provide a copy of the military equipment use policy to the Governor or the Governor’s designee.
7074. The Legislature finds and declares that ensuring adequate oversight of the acquisition and use of military equipment is a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, this chapter applies to all cities, including charter cities and shall supersede any inconsistent provisions in the charter of any city, county, or city and county. 7075. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a county or local municipality from implementing additional requirements and standards related to the purchase, use, and reporting of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies.

SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 1 of this act, which adds Chapter 12.8 (commencing with Section 7070) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, furthers, within the meaning of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public officials and local agencies. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the Legislature makes the following findings:

Requiring local agencies to hold public meetings prior to the acquisition of military equipment further exposes that activity to public scrutiny and enhances public access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business.

SEC. 4. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district under this act would 92 Ch. 406 — 8 —
result from a legislative mandate that is within the scope of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1849

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA

CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”), adding Chapter 12.8, “Funding, Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment”, to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code (sections 7070 – 7075), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies; WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used;
WHEREAS, the Gardena Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as “military equipment” under AB 481 and further intends to acquire other items of military equipment;
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, inter alia, that a law enforcement agency possessing and using such qualifying equipment must prepare a publicly released, written, military equipment use policy document covering the inventory, description, quantity, purpose, capabilities, use, lifespan, acquisition, maintenance, authorized use, fiscal impacts, procedures, training, oversight, and complaint process, applicable to the Department’s use of such equipment;
WHEREAS, the policy must be approved by the City Council by ordinance, and reviewed annually thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the military equipment inventoried and presented to the City Council is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”), attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, will safeguard the public’s health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties;
WHEREAS, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; WHEREAS, prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military DocuSign Envelope ID: 534DC6BF-643D-445F-AAD7-D5DA5ADEFB02 equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance;
WHEREAS, the Police Department has submitted the proposed Policy to the City Council and has made those documents available on the Police Department’s website for at least 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue;
WHEREAS, the Policy satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section 7070(d);
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gardena, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the Gardena Police Department’s use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to and hereby does approve the Military Equipment Policy; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA HERBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Recitals. The City Council finds that all the recitals, facts, findings, and conclusions set forth above in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct.

Section 2: Approval of Military Equipment Policy.

Military Equipment Policy.
(a) The Military Equipment Policy shall govern the use of military equipment by the Gardena Police Department.
(b) The Policy shall be made publicly available on the Police Department’s website for as long as the military equipment is available for use or as otherwise ordained by the City Council.
(c) The Police Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to the City Council containing the information required by Government Code Section 7072 and the City Council shall thereafter determine whether each type of military equipment identified therein complied with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code Section 7071(d).
(d) The City Council shall on an annual basis and at a regular meeting thereof review this ordinance and vote on whether to renew it pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e)(2).

DocuSign Envelope ID: 534DC6BF-643D-445F-AAD7-D5DA5ADEFB02 (e) The definitions set forth in Government Code section 7070 shall apply to this ordinance. Any provision of state law referred to herein shall mean and include any amended or successor provision thereof.

Section 3: Compliance with CEQA. Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not a “project” and because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the passage of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 4: Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Gardena Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 5: Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Gardena Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains.

Section 6: Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or its application to other persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. No portion of this Ordinance shall supersede any local, state, or federal law, regulation, or codes dealing with life safety factors.

Section 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following from its adoption.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 534DC6BF-643D-445F-AAD7-D5DA5ADEFB02 Section 8: Execution. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from its adoption.

Passed and adopted this 9
th day of May, 2023 by the following vote:

TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:

MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
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Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

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It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
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The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Gardena Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
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The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

ARMORED VEHICLES
Type: Lenco BearCat G2 (FORD F-550 CHASSIS; VIN: 1FDAF5HT5DEB79977) Quantity: 1
Cost: $259,932.03 (estimated)
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3 Capabilities: The Lenco BearCat G2 can support first responders in any hazardous, high-risk, or critical incidents which would benefit from having a vehicle that provides a high level of ballistic protection.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Lenco BearCat G2 is the standard tactical armored vehicle for special operations units within the US Law Enforcement community. Since the early 2000s, agencies such as LAPD, LASD SEB, NYPD ESU, Boston PD and hundreds of Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies have made the BearCat G2 part of their standard operating procedure. The G2 has excellent on-road driving characteristics and maneuverability in tight urban settings. The large floor plan seats 10 – 12 fully equipped officers with a long list of tactical features only found on the Lenco BearCat line of armored SWAT vehicles for Police and Government.

Purpose: The purpose of the BearCat is to provide protection for the members of the Gardena Police Department and community members in high risk or critical incidents, such as serving high risk search warrants, arrest warrants of dangerous subjects, the safe transportation of law enforcement officers and for the rescue of injured residents and personnel.

Authorized Use: The use of armored vehicles shall be authorized by a watch commander or SWAT commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident.

Armored vehicles shall be used only by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 10,000 (estimated for maintenance)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: All drivers/operators shall attend formalized instruction and be trained in vehicle operations and practical driving instruction.

Type: Major Incident Response Vehicle (MIRV) (FORD E-350 CHASSIS WITH MARATHON INDUSTRIES UTILITY BED “BOX STYLE”; VIN: 1FDWE35L87DA27297) Quantity: 1
Cost: $60,000.00 (estimated)
Lifespan: 15+ years based on maintenance and care (estimated) Capabilities: The MIRV is a custom-built vehicle used by SWAT personnel to transport the tools used by the SWAT Team. The MIRV can also serve as a mobile command post for SWAT operations. The MIRV seats two department personnel.

Manufacturer’s Description: N/A
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4 Purpose: To be used in response to critical incidents where SWAT personnel are deployed. The equipment transported by the MIRV is used to enhance officer and community safety and assist in resolving critical incidents.

Authorized Uses: The use of the MIRV shall only be authorized by a SWAT commander based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. The MIRV shall be used only by officers trained in its deployment and operation in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 10,000.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Every SWAT operator is authorized to operate the MIRV.

Type: Mobile Command Center Recreational Vehicle (RV) (2014 THOR OUTLAW 37LS) Quantity: 1
Cost: $102,865.00 (estimated)
Lifespan: 15+ years based on maintenance and care (estimated) Capabilities: The Mobile Command Center RV is a community meeting center as well as a command vehicle for emergency incidents.

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5 Manufacturer’s Description:

Engine Brand Name Triton®
Engine Type V10
Cylinders 10
Horsepower (bhp/kW) 362 / 270.1
Horsepower RPM 4750
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) 457 / 619.6
Torque RPM 3250
Fuel Requirements Regular
Fuel Type Gas
Chassis Model F-Series Super Duty
Chassis Brand Ford
Displacement (l) 6.8
Carburetion Type Fuel Injected
Length (ft/m) 38.33 / 11.7
Width (in/mm) 101 / 2565.4
Height (in/mm) 155 / 3937
Wheelbase (in/mm) 242 / 6146.8
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs) 5000 / 2268
GVWR (lbs/kgs) 24000 / 10886.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l) 80 / 302
Purpose: To be used in response to critical incidents where personnel are deployed. It can also be used as a community meeting center.

Authorized Uses: The use of the RV can be used as a community meeting center or for critical incidents. If for a critical incident, it shall only be authorized by an Incident Commander based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. The RV shall be used only by officers trained in its deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.

Training: The RV shall be used only by officers trained in its deployment and in a manner consistent with Department policy and training.

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Type: 40mm Sponge Rounds (Part #6325)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 1000
Cost: $17.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capability: The 40mm eXact iMpactTM Sponge Round will prove most successful for incapacitation when used within its optimal energy range of approximately 5 – 40 meters, although it may be used in situations from 1.5 – 50 meters. The optimal zone offers the necessary energy and accuracy to target the large muscle groups of the buttocks, thigh, and even the knees of the subject. These areas provide sufficient pain stimulus, while greatly reducing serious or life-threatening injuries.

Manufacturer’s Description: This lightweight, high-speed projectile incorporates a plastic body and a foam (sponge) nose which is spin stabilized via the incorporated rifling collar and the 40mm launcher’s rifled barrel. The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and has velocities that are extremely consistent. The 40mm eXact iMpactTM Sponge Round is a “point-of-aim, point-of-impact” direct fire round that is most commonly used by tactical teams in situations where maximum deliverable energy is desired for the incapacitation of an aggressive, non-compliant subject. In many municipalities, these are being selected for both tactical call outs and as an available option for patrol.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 17,000.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: Sworn personnel utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: 40mm Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (Part #-6320)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 100
Cost: $18.25 each (estimated)
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Capability: The 40mm Direct Impact munition is a less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and crushable foam projectile fired from a single 40mm launcher. It delivers OC irritant upon impact.

Manufacturer’s Description: The 40mm Direct Impact® munition is a point-of-aim, pointof-impact direct-fire round. An excellent solution whether you need to incapacitate a single subject or control a crowd. When loaded with OC powder, the Direct Impact combines blunt trauma with the effects of an irritant powder, maximizing the potential for incapacitation.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,825.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: Only SWAT operators or members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the 40mm OC. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: 40mm Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Ferret (Part # 2290) Quantity: Not to Exceed 100
Cost: $20.06 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capability: It is capable of penetrating barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impact the nose of the projectile ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating Round is filled with an OC powder chemical agent. It is a frangible projectile that is spin stabilized utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impact the nose of the projectile ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle.

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Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,006.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: SWAT operators utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: 40mm CS Ferret (Part # 2292)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 100
Cost: $19.44 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capability: The 40mm CS Ferret is a less lethal 40mm round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a structure of vehicle.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating Round is filled with a CS powder chemical agent. It is a frangible projectile that is spin stabilized utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects, it can also be used for area denial. Primarily used by tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood. Upon impact the nose of the projectile ruptures and instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a structure or vehicle.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,944.00 (estimated)
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Type: Projectile Pepper Ball Munition (Inert)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 10,000
Cost: $853.00 (375 rounds) (estimated)
Lifespan: 3 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: This projectile can travel at a velocity of 280-300 fps and is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired.

Manufacturer’s Description: Containing a harmless, scented powder, this projectile is best suited for training, qualifications, and direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Authorized Uses: Only those officers who have been trained in the use of Pepper Ball launchers are authorized to use the Pepper Ball launchers and munitions. All other Gardena Police Department policies remain in effect, including, but not limited to, Gardena Police Department Policy 300 – Use of Force.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 22,178.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing Pepper Ball launchers and munitions are trained in their use by a POST-certified, less-lethal and chemical agent instructor.

Type: Live-X Projectile Pepper Ball Munition (Live-X)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 2250
Cost: $1,060.00 each (375 rounds) (estimated)
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Capabilities: This projectile can travel at 280-300 fps with a payload of 2.5 grams. It is the equivalent of 10 regular Pepper Ball LiveTM rounds.

Manufacturer’s Description: Our most potent and powerful concentration of PAVA pepper powder. One round of LIVE-XTM contains the equivalent PAVA irritant chemical agent in 10 regular Pepper Ball® LIVETM rounds.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 6,360.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing Pepper Ball launchers and munitions are trained in their use by a POST-certified, less-lethal and chemical agent instructor.

PROJECTILE LAUNCHERS
Type: Defense Technology 40mm Launcher (Part #1425)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 40
Cost: $1,193.23 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 25 years (estimated)
Capabilities: 40mm launchers are capable of firing a variety of munitions with a maximum effective range of 120 feet. 40mm launchers can deliver 40mm munitions in the form of chemical agents, sponge baton rounds, or combined use sponge baton Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) chemical round agent rounds.

Manufacturer’s Description: Manufactured exclusively for Defense Technology®, the 40LMTS is a tactical single shot launcher that features an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc and an adjustable Integrated Front Grip (IFG) with light rail. The ambidextrous Lateral Sling Mount (LSM) and QD mounting systems allow both a single and two point sling Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/02/18, All Rights
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Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Authorized Uses: Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; crowd control and civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Fiscal Impact: $0 - $47,729.20 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 303 Control Devices and Techniques Training: Sworn personnel utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Defense Technology 40mm 4 or 6-Shot Launcher (Part # 1440) Quantity: Not to Exceed 2
Cost: $2,783.88 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 15 years (estimated)
Capabilities: 40mm launchers are capable of firing a variety of munitions with a maximum effective range of 120 feet. 40mm launchers can deliver 40mm munitions in the form of chemical agents, sponge baton rounds, or combined use sponge baton Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) chemical round agent rounds.

Manufacturer’s Description: Designed for riot and tactical situations, the Defense Technology® 1440 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher is low-profile and lightweight, providing multi-shot capability in an easy to carry launcher. It features the Rogers Super Stoc™ expandable gun stock, an adjustable Picatinny mounted front grip, and a unique direct-drive system to advance the magazine cylinder.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

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Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing 40mm less-lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their use by certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Pepper Ball Launchers (Full Tactical Carbine (FTC)) Quantity: Not to Exceed 8 launchers
Cost: $999.95 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 20 years (estimated)
Capabilities: A non-lethal munitions system that employs paint ball launchers to fire “pepper balls” that contain powdered OC in place of the paint. The pepper ball delivery system combines chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness in addressing armed and/or violent individuals or crowds. Pepper ball munitions also include glass breaking rounds and marking rounds.

Manufacturer’s Description: Pepper Ball launchers are designed for minimum time between launches and quick reload speed, so whether in a crowd control scenario, tactical or even Mobile Field Force situation, the Pepper Ball system offers flexibility, safety and security, all within one platform. Launchers range from a compact lightweight hand-held style that fits on a standard duty belt to a longer barreled shoulder-mounted launcher with greater range and projectile capacity. Each launcher is air powered, with either carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen, or compressed air powering the launch of projectiles. Pepper Ball launchers are not classified as firearms.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapons systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Authorized Uses: Only those SWAT operators or members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have been trained in the use of Pepper Ball launchers are authorized to use the Pepper Ball launchers.

Fiscal Impact: $0 - 7,999.60 (estimated)
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AMMUNITION
Type: Duty: Winchester Ranger, .223 Remington 55 grain pointed soft point Range: Winchester 5.56mm, 55 grain Full Metal Jacket
Quantity: Duty Not to Exceed: 10,000 rounds
Range Not to Exceed: 60,000 rounds
Cost: Duty: $0.57 per round, $572.00 for 1000 rounds (estimated) Range: $0.37 per round, $378.00 per 1000 rounds (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of purchase
Capabilities: The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body armor being worn by armed subjects.

Manufacturer’s Description: The .223/5.56 cartridge is used as a lethal option designed to stop a violent encounter.

Purpose: To be utilized with the AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK 416 in accordance with Department policy.

Authorized Uses: To be utilized with the AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK 416 in accordance with Department policy.

Fiscal Impact: Duty: $0 – 5,720.00 (estimated)
Range: $0 – 22,680.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 306 Firearms Policy Training: All sworn personnel are trained by POST-certified firearms instructors for the use M4 and AR 15s. SWAT operators receive additional training from POST-certified firearms instructors in the operation of the HK 416.

Type: Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round (Part # 3027) Quantity: Not to Exceed 250
Cost: $5.82 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from manufacture date
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14 Capabilities: This round has a velocity of 270 fps with a maximum effective range of 75 feet.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Round is a translucent 12- Gauge shell loaded with a 40-Gram tear shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design utilizes four stabilizing tails and utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant. The 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round has secured its place as the Law Enforcement Communities’ number one choice for specialty impact munitions.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where the employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the non-lethal weapon, the Remington 870, system may include, but are not limited to: self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,455.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only sworn personnel who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round.

Type: .308 Caliber Rifle Ammunition (Winchester S308M)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 2,000
Cost: $1.29 each (case of 200 rounds $259.00) (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from manufacture date
Capabilities: This ammunition enables SWAT long rifle operators the ability to engage hostile suspects at a distance with precision rifle fire.

Manufacturer’s Description: Designed for use in rifles equipped with fast twist (1:7" to 1:9") barrels; Match-style Bullet - Proven performance and extreme accuracy on the range; Proven Hollow Point Boattail Design - Sleek profile, large boattail and small hollow point maximizes long-range accuracy.

Purpose: To be used with the Remington 700 or Remington R10.

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Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,590.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only assigned SWAT long rifle operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the rifle with this ammunition. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: Duty: Winchester Ranger, 9mm Luger 115 grain Hollow Point Range: Winchester Target, 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket Quantity: Duty: Not to Exceed 30,000
Range: Not to Exceed 60,000
Cost: Duty: $0.32 per round, $324.000 per 1,000 rounds (estimated) Range: $0.22 per round, $223.00 per 1,000 rounds (estimated) Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: This ammunition enables SWAT operators the ability to stop an armed subject at various distances.

Manufacturer’s Description:

Duty: Threat stopping performance. It's what makes Ranger T-Series the trusted duty load law enforcement agencies across America. The bullet's patented, segment engineered design enhances expansion, penetration and weight retention through a variety of intervening barriers.

Range: Backed by generations of legendary excellence, Winchester "USA White Box" stands for consistent performance and outstanding value, offering high-quality ammunition to suit a wide range of shooter's needs.

Purpose: To be used with the MP-5.

Authorized Uses: The Winchester Ranger and Winchester Target Ammunition are authorized when used with the MP-5.

Fiscal Impact: Duty: $0 – 9,720.00 (estimated)
Range: $0 – 13,380.00 (estimated)
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Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the MP-5. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

FIREARMS:

Type: AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK416
Quantity: Not to Exceed 100
Cost: $865.26 (estimated)
Lifespan: No expiration
Capabilities: The AR 15/Carbine Rifle/HK 416 is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances.

Manufacturer’s Description: A lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed shoulder-fired weapon designed for semi-automatic fire (or select fire for HK416).

Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.

Authorized Uses: Only members that are POST certified are authorized to use a rifle.

Members may deploy the patrol rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the patrol rifle may include, but are not limited to:
a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.
c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor.
f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
g. When needed to euthanize an animal.

HK 416’s are only authorized for SWAT use in tactical situations.

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Type: Remington 870 Magnum 12 Gauge Shot Lock (Repurposed Remington 870 Magnum modified with a breaching barrel)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 3
Cost: $196.00
Lifespan: 25 years (estimated)
Capabilities: This tool allows for officers to safely utilize shotgun breaching rounds to destroy deadbolts, locks, and hinges. The stand-off that is attached to the end of the barrel allows for positive placement of the device into the correct position and vents gasses to prevent overpressure. This device can also defeat windows and sliding glass doors with a flash bang round.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Remington 870 family of shotguns was first introduced by Remington in the 1950s and since, has become one of the most popular USA-made pump action shotguns ever. Sales of the 870 reached over 7 million guns by 1996 and have continued to grow. This particular model is configured with a pistol grip and doorbreaching accessory threaded into the barrel making it ideal for forceful entry situations.

Purpose: During crisis situations, it may become necessary for a SWAT team to facilitate an entry into a target location. It is critical the point of entry is breached as quickly and as safely as possible. A quick and effective breach may be required to provide an added degree of safety and tactical advantage in order to accomplish a mission.

Authorized Uses: A shot gun breach should only be utilized after taking into consideration the overall mission, officer and citizen safety, the overall construction of the structure, the presence of unstable chemicals, explosives or incendiary materials, and whether other means of mechanical breaching would be effective and safe to use. The option to use a shot gun breach shall be at the discretion of the SWAT Team Leader or the Incident Commander.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 150.00 (estimated for maintenance)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only assigned operators who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the Remington 870 Magnum 12 Gauge Shot Lock.

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Quantity: Not to Exceed 4
Cost: $946.00 (estimated)
Lifespan: 25 years (estimated)
Capabilities: This less lethal shotgun is specifically designated for use with kinetic energy projectiles and is specially marked in a manner that makes them readily identifiable as such. It can deploy at a distance up to 75 feet. They are 12-gauge with a 6+1 magazine capacity.

Manufacturer’s Description: As one of the most popular shotguns of all time, the Model 870 is offered in dozens of configurations to suit hundreds of applications. It is the heart of the Model 870's landmark dependability and durability.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where the employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.

Authorized Use: Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 200.00 (estimated for maintenance)
Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 306
Training: Only sworn personnel who have completed the required POST training shall be permitted to deploy the Remington 870.

Type: MP-5 Select Fire Firearm
Quantity: Not to Exceed 20
Cost: $3,128.29 each (estimated)
Lifespan: No expiration
Capabilities: A compact, modular, lightweight, select fire firearm chambered in 9mm. The MP-5 is one of the most widely used firearm by SWAT teams in North America. The firearm provides the ability to deliver precision gun fire with a shoulder fired weapons system that is accurate, reliable, and safe. Its compact design allows for ease of maneuverability when operating in the open or within interior environments.

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19 Manufacturer’s Description: Probably the most popular series of select fire guns in the world, it functions according to the proven roller-delayed blowback principle.

Tremendously reliable, with maximum safety for the user, easy to handle, modular, extremely accurate and extraordinarily easy to control when firing – features that are particularly appreciated by security forces and military users worldwide.

Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.

Authorized Uses: A sworn police officer who is member of the SWAT team may utilize an MP-5. Members may deploy the MP-5 in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the MP-5 may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the MP-5 may include, but are not limited to:
a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.
c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor. f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
g. When needed to euthanize an animal.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500.00 (estimated for maintenance)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the MP-5. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: Daniel Defense V7S Short Barrel Rifle (SBR)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 20
Cost: $1,495.00.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: No expiration
Capabilities: The Daniel Defense V7S SBR is a rifle capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances.

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Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. This specific model better equips SWAT team operators with a more advanced primary rifle platform.

Authorized Uses: A sworn police officer who is member of the SWAT team may utilize a Short Barrel Rifle. Members may deploy the Short Barrel Rifle in any circumstance where the member can articulate a reasonable expectation that the Short Barrel Rifle may be needed. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the Short Barrel Rifle may include, but are not limited to:
a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.
c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor.
f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
g. When needed to euthanize an animal.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500.00 each (estimated for maintenance after initial acquisition of $26,000)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only assigned SWAT operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the Short Barrel Rifle. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: Remington 700 Precision .308 Bolt Action Rifle
Quantity: Not to Exceed 4
Cost: $2,000 (estimated)
Lifespan: No expiration
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Manufacturer’s Description: It's the number one bolt-action of all time, proudly made in the U.S.A. For over 50 years, more Model 700s have been sold than any other bolt-action rifle before or since. The legendary strength of its 3-rings-of-steel receiver paired with a hammer-forged barrel, combine to yield the most popular bolt-action rifle in history. Top choice of elite military snipers, the Model 700 is unequalled in tactical precision. Whether defending freedom or pursuing big game, its out-of-the-box accuracy is unmatched.

Purpose: To be used as a precision weapon to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible.

Authorized Uses: SWAT operators who have been trained as a long rifleman/observer may use the Remington 700 during SWAT team operations. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the Remington 700 may include, but are not limited to:
a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.
c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor.
f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
g. When needed to euthanize an animal.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 5,200.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only assigned SWAT long rifle operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the rifle. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: Remington R10 .308 Caliber Select Fire Rifle
Quantity: Not to Exceed 4
Cost: $2,836.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: No expiration
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22 Capabilities: This is a semi-automatic precision rifle with precision optics and provides SWAT long rifleman the ability to engage a suspect at up to 800 meters with precision accuracy.

Manufacturer’s Description: The R10's hammer-forged, sniper-grade barrel features 5R rifling for added precision and an effective range out to 800 m. All R10s have fully ambidextrous controls and free floated modular Remington Arms Handguards.

Purpose: The rifle provides SWAT long rifle operators and team spotters the ability to rapidly deploy and provide overwatch for team movements.

Authorized Uses: SWAT operators who have been trained as a long rifleman/observer may use the Remington R10 during SWAT team operations. Examples of some general guidelines for deploying the Remington R10 may include, but are not limited to:
a. Situations where the member reasonably anticipates an armed encounter. b. When a member is faced with a situation that may require accurate and effective fire at long range.
c. Situations where a member reasonably expects the need to meet or exceed a suspect's firepower.
d. When a member reasonably believes that there may be a need to fire on a barricaded person or a person with a hostage.
e. When a member reasonably believes that a suspect may be wearing body armor.
f. When authorized or requested by a supervisor.
g. When needed to euthanize an animal.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,000.00 (estimated for maintenance) Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: Only assigned SWAT long rifle operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the rifle. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

HAND THROWN GAS
Type: Flameless Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Expulsion (Part # 2040) Quantity: Not to Exceed 30
Cost: $36.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
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23 Capabilities: This canister’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area consisting of approximately 1,500 square feet. The Flameless Expulsion Canister has a 1.5 second delay, followed by sub-munitions that mechanically activate a CO2 cartridge. The released CO2 pressure expels the powder through one or two (or both) ports on the side of the canister within seconds.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Flameless Expulsion canister is designed for indoor use. This canister’s contents are expelled upon actuation of a CO2 cartridge that will affect a confined area consisting of approximately 1,500 square feet. The Flameless Expulsion Canister has a 1.5 second delay, followed by sub-munitions that mechanically activate a CO2 cartridge. The released CO2 pressure expels the powder through one or two (or both) ports on the side of the canister within seconds. The Flameless Expulsion canister is extremely safe for indoor use. The extremely light powder from the agent will remain airborne for extended periods depending on the draft conditions. The Expulsion canister cannot be launched.

Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for the use of the less-lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to self-destructive, dangerous, and/or combative individuals; civil unrest incidents; circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained; potentially vicious animals; and training exercises or approved demonstrations.

Authorized Uses: Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,080.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Multi-Use CS Smoke (Part #1082)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 50
Cost: $26.33 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: A high volume continuous burn canister that expels its payload in approximately 20 - 40 seconds.

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24 Manufacturer’s Description: Designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations, the canister is a high volume continuous burn canister that expels its payload in approximately 20 - 40 seconds. It has slightly less chemical content than the SpedeHeatTM version, but differs mainly in size. The longer burn time may allow for throwback by individuals wearing burn protection such as a welder’s mitt. The canisters may be protected from advancing individuals with the use of less lethal impact munitions. The device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage.

Authorized Uses: Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,316.50 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Stinger CS Rubber Balls (Part # 1088)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 100
Cost: $45.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: The Stinger® CS Rubber Ball is a maximum effect device that delivers four stimuli for psychological and physiological effects: rubber pellets, light, sound, and CS. It has an initial 1.5 second delay that initiates fuze assembly separation, followed by another .5 second delay before the blast which is sufficient to project the rubber balls and chemical agent in a 50-foot radius.

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Authorized Uses: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 4,500.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Triple Chaser Smoke (Part #1027)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 25
Cost: $35.50 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This apparatus can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system and is an effective way to quickly deploy a wide blanket of agent.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Triple-Chaser® is a fast burning, medium volume canister. It is a pyrotechnic canister consisting of three (3) separate canisters pressed together with separating charges between each section. When deployed, this apparatus will separate into three (3) distinct sub-munitions spaced approximately 20 feet apart – allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time, from one deployment. Terrain and surface conditions can affect the distance of the separating sub-munitions.

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Fiscal Impact: $0 – 887.50 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Triple Chaser CS (Part #1027)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 25
Cost: $47.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This apparatus can be hand thrown or launched from a fired delivery system and is an effective way to quickly deploy a wide blanket of agent.

Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 1,175.00 (estimated)
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Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: Pocket Tactical CS (Part #1016)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 100
Cost: $25.19 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: The Pocket Tactical is a small lightweight easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Pocket Tactical is a quick burning, reduced volume, continuous discharge canister available in Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), CN, CS, and SafSmoke. Pelletized chemical agent or smoke is discharged through one (1) gas port located on the bottom of the canister. The Pocket Tactical is a small, lightweight, easily carried device that provides a medium volume of chemical agent or smoke for certain situations. It was designed with the tactical team in mind for distraction, concealment, rescue, or signaling. The pocket canister is not specifically intended as a crowd management device; however, it can be used in chemical configurations in conjunction with larger smoke canisters to “piggy back” chemical agents into a predominately smoke environment. This device should be deployed utilizing wind advantage. It should NOT be deployed onto rooftops, in crawl spaces, or indoors due to its fire-producing capability. Hand throw or launch.

Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,519.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

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Type: Flameless Tri-Chamber CS (Part #1032)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 20
Cost: $36.63 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS canister allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. It is designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. It can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects.

Manufacturer’s Description: The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister is designed for indoor use. This canister’s pyrotechnic contents are burned within an internal can that is one of three in this design. The internal combustion allows the chemical-laden smoke to be released through three (3) ports on the outer canister side while safely containing any of the fire-producing properties within the two internal canisters. The fuze is shrouded to further protect surrounding materials from the possibility of fire. The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations by Law Enforcement and Corrections, but was designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects.

Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 732.60 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

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Quantity: Not to Exceed 20
Cost: $29.50 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: The Tri-Chamber Flameless canister can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment situations. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects.

Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 590.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

Type: MK 46 Vertical 1st Defense (Part # 56746V)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 10
Cost: $335.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
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30 Capabilities: This will deliver 26 short bursts of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) at an effective range of 25-30 ft.

Manufacturer’s Description: The MK-46 features a trigger handle, is intended for use in crowd management and will deliver 26 short bursts of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) at an effective range of 25-30 ft. This .7% MC OC aerosol product utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target-specific, strong concentrated stream for greater standoff. Nonflammable / Electronic Discharge Weapon (EDW) safe.

Authorized Uses: Only SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to use chemical agents.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 3,350.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

Training: SWAT operators and members of the Mobile Field Force Team utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less-lethal and chemical agent instructors.

DIVERSIONARY DEVICES
Type: Low Roll Distraction Device (Part #8922 – HH)
Quantity: Not to Exceed 50
Cost: $46.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: 5 years from date of manufacture
Capabilities: Diversionary Devices are capable of releasing large amounts of stored energy in the form of heat, light, pressure, and noise. They are intended to temporarily distract, confuse, and disorient subjects. They can also be used as “attention-getting” devices.

Manufacturer’s Description: The 11-Gram Low Roll II® Non-Reloadable Distraction Device®, High Humidity utilizes an M201A1 type fuze with Hex design steel body. This compact version of the 8933 Low Roll Distraction Device body is the newest version of the first reusable non-bursting canisters that limits movement and rolling once deployed.

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Authorized Uses: Diversionary Devices shall only be used by SWAT operators who have been trained in their proper use; in hostage and barricaded suspect situations; in high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers; during other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety; and during training exercises.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 2,300.00 (estimated)
Policy and Procedure: It is the policy of the Gardena Police Department to utilize this equipment only for official law enforcement purposes and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.

Training: Prior to use, SWAT operators must attend divisionary device training that is conducted by POST-certified instructors.

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Type: Battering Ram
Quantity: 2
Cost: $330.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: No expiration
Capabilities: Can breech lightweight exterior and most interior doors.

Manufacturer’s Description: The ram is a great way to breach most residential doors within one to two seconds, and forces open doors with as many as seven different bolts, locking systems, and chains. It has a wright forward design to maximize the impact from hips and shoulders. The reach through handle makes for easy one arm carry and keeps the breachers weapon hand free.

Purpose: Used when door-breaching speed is required for lightweight exterior and most interior doors.

Authorized Uses: Situations for use of the battering ram may include, but not limited to, breaching doors, windows, walls, and barricades to gain access to buildings and property.

Fiscal Impact: $0.00
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Type: DJI Mini Drone Package (Model# DJIM3PRORCM)
Quantity: 3
Cost: $1,173.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: Life of drone
Capabilities: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance/surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel.

Manufacturer’s Description: The DJI Mini 3 Drone sports a completely new look that is optimized to get more out of every flight. With larger propellers, an aerodynamic body tilt, and a powerful obstacle sensing system, the streamlined design allows for increased flight time and safety.

Purpose: The DJI Mini 3 Drone with FLIR is designed as a lighter, compact, and smaller drone capable of entering small spaces / openings to help accomplish the mission. The drone will be used during many events and provides an overwatch for officers and civilians. Utilizing a drone in these situations also provides greater safety to officers, suspects, and to the public.

Authorized Uses: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance / surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 159.00 each with insurance plan after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 606 Drones
Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the drones. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

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33 Type: DJI Mavic 3 Cine Drone Package (Model# DJIMAVIC3CCH) Quantity: 3
Cost: $5,093.00 each (estimated)
Lifespan: Life of drone
Capabilities: Drones have had a major impact of the areas of traffic crash reconstruction, reconnaissance/surveillance during SWAT or tactical operations, hostage situations, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, traffic pattern evaluations, parades, public gatherings, protests, riots, and numerous patrol-based situations. It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel.

Manufacturer’s Description: Extended Flight Time: Execute every step, from flight route planning to composition and even record a timelapse video, all during a single flight.

Compared with the previous generation, Mavic 3’s wind resistance has improved by 35%.

It also uses motors and propellers with higher energy efficiency along with a high-capacity battery that extends the flight time to 46 minutes.; Fly Farther, See More: O3+ not only gives Mavic 3 a 15km max transmission range, it also ensures higher transmission stability and less video lag, offering you greater peace of mind during flight; FHD High-Framerate Transmission with Visible Smoothness: Thanks to the updated O3+ transmission system, Mavic 3 is DJI’s first-ever drone able to transmit a 1080p/60fps live feed. This means the camera view is displayed at specifications close to what the camera actually records. It also makes Mavic 3 more responsive to your control; Extreme-Precision Positioning: The high-precision positioning of Mavic 3 not only ensures clearer long-exposure shots, it also helps record smoother time-lapse videos. In short, it makes Mavic 3 more stable every time it hovers.

Purpose: The utilization of drones in law enforcement has become an essential key in many high-risk situations and public gatherings. The drone will be used during many events and provide overwatch for officers and civilians. Utilizing a drone in these situations also provides greater safety to officers, suspects, and to the public. The drone will safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel.

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Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the drones. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: Aardvark Loki MK2 Drone and Drone Package (Model#: MK2) Quantity: 2
Cost: $23,575.37 each (estimated)
• If purchased by itself
• $9,500.00
• If purchased in package set that includes one additional Loki MK2 Drone, batteries, charger, hub, propellers, pouch for drone / batteries, and one Sigyn robot.
• $23,575.37
• Purchasing two drones and one robot separately would cost approximately $35,590.45. If you buy the package set, it will save approximately $12,015.08.

Lifespan: Life of drone
Capabilities: This model is built for close quarter indoor tactical scouting missions. Loki MK2 features highly sensitive Day-Night + IR sensor camera giving it the ability to fly and see in complete darkness.

Manufacturer’s Description: Designed and built-in conjunction with several of the world’s top counter terrorism teams, LOKI Mk2 solves all problems associated with the tactical use of commercial UAS. Built for close-quarter, under-roof, tactical scouting missions.

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Training: Only SWAT operators or patrol officers who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the drones. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

Type: Aardvark Sigyn Robot (Model# MK1)
Quantity: 1
Cost: $14,980.00 each (estimated)
• If purchased by itself without the Aardvark Loki MK2 Drone and extension set - $14,980.00
• If purchased in conjunction with the Aardvark Loki MK2 Drone package - $8,767.00
Lifespan: Life of robot
Capabilities: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel.

Manufacturer’s Description: Built in conjunction with the world’s top counterterrorism teams, SIGYN is a 4-wheeled micro robot with the ability to operate almost silently, in complete darkness, and in a GPS, WiFi, and cellular denied environment. Featuring multiple IR LEDs and dual day-night cameras with a 150-degree view, SIGYN provides a clear view in virtually any lighting conditions.

Purpose: It can safely provide eyes into a location or on a suspect which would otherwise be dangerous to law enforcement personnel.

Authorized Uses: This robot will be used during SWAT and tactical situations, hostage rescue scenarios, reconnaissance / surveillance, natural disasters, searches for lost persons, barricaded suspects, and armed / dangerous suspects.

Fiscal Impact: $0 – 500 (estimated) after initial acquisition Policy and Procedure: Lexipol Policy 404.5 Robots
Training: Only SWAT operators who have completed the required operator training shall be permitted to use the robot. Use is established by the SWAT Commander and/or Incident Commander.

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36 706.5 APPROVAL
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The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
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Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Any military equipment that is deployed or used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this Department shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies. Situations may arise where the Gardena Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies, in these situations, Gardena Police Department is authorized to deploy or use a different agency’s military equipment as authorized in this policy.

The Gardena Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved, and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code section 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Gardena Police Department may engage with to provide mutual aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Gardena Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction.

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37 706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
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Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
706.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process (Lexipol Policy 1010) and be handled in a timely manner.

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AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain the approval of its governing body to enact a military equipment use policy before purchasing, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment. An initial policy must be passed via ordinance and renewed by a vote of the Council each year. AB 481 provides an expansive definition of "military equipment" that includes many items which law enforcement agencies use, deploy, and obtain on a regular basis. The law enforcement agency is required to return annually to provide an Annual Report to the governing body and the public at large. The agency is also required to host a community engagement session for members of the public to attend.

On May 24, 2022, the City Council for the City of Gardena adopted Ordinance 1841 adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy governing the law enforcement’s use of items that are deemed “military equipment” under AB 481. Since then, Gardena Police Department (GPD) has successfully maintained the military equipment in accordance with the policy. This Annual Report will provide a summary as required by Government Code section 7072(a). The GPD will host a community engagement session on April 17, 2023 at Nakaoka Community Center.

The following constitutes the GPD’s Annual Report:
(a) Lenco Bearcat G2 (Ford F-550 Chassis; VIN: 1FDAF5HT5DEB79977)

1. Use of Equipment: The Bearcat was used for 24 operations (8 live scenarios, 16 training scenarios) that consisted of transporting SWAT operators to and from locations.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $8,402.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $8,402.00 (estimated)
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 1

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(b) Major Incident Response Vehicle (MIRV) (FORD E-350 Chassis with Marathon Industries Utility Bed “Box Style”; VIN 1FDWE35L87DA27297)

1. Use of Equipment: The MIRV was used in conjunction with the Bearcat and was used for 24 operations [8 live scenarios, 16 training scenarios] that consisted of transporting SWAT operators to and from locations.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $3,000.00 (estimated)
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $3,000.00 (estimated)
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 1

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (c) Mobile Command Center Recreational Vehicle (RV) (2014 THOR OUTLAW 37LS)

1. Use of Equipment:

Street take-over task force command post
June 12, 2022, 1700 hours – June 13, 2022, 0200 hours
July 10, 2022, 1700 hours – July 11, 2022, 0200 hours
September 18, 2022, 1700 hours – September 19, 2022, 0200 hours November 5, 2022, 1700 hours – November 6, 2022, 0200 hours December 11, 2022, 1700 hours – December 12, 2022, 0200 hours Special events mobile command post
4 th of July Firework Show, July 4, 2022, 1730 hours – 2230 hours National Night Out, August 2, 2022, 1600 hours – 2030 hours Gardena Jazz Festival, August 28, 2022, 0900 hours – 2130 hours Gardena PD perishable skills drivers training command post April 26, 2022, 0600 hours – 1600 hours
April 29, 2022, 0600 hours – 1600 hours
June 3, 2022, 0600 hours – 1500 hours
Major incident call outs
Homicide investigation April 8, 2022, 2130 hours – April 9, 2022, 0930 hours Barricaded suspect December 22, 2022, 0930 hours – December 23, 2022, 1000 hours

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None
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3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $8,278.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $500 in fuel; $200 in cleaning/detailing f. Storage: $3,778.00 for new shelter cover
g. Upgrade: New tires $3,800.00 - installed February 14, 2023 h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 1

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (d) 40 mm Sponge Rounds (Part #6325)

1. Use of Equipment: Bi-annual Department-wide training: 4/26/22, 4/29/22, 6/3/22

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $1,526.06
a. Acquisition: $518.75
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: $1,007.31
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 220

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(e) 40 mm Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) (Part# 6320)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $20.75
a. Acquisition: $20.75
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 33

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (f) 40 mm Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Ferret (Part# 2290)

1. Use of Equipment: 12 of these were used during live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $787.00
a. Acquisition: $787.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: Liquid: 30; Powder: 20

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(g) 40 mm CS Ferret (Part# 2292)

1. Use of Equipment: 23 of these ferrets were used during live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $1,236.25
a. Acquisition: $1,236.25
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: Liquid: 44; Powder: 25

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (h) Projectile Pepper Ball Munition (Inert)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $795.00
a. Acquisition: $795.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 200

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(i) Live-X Projectile Pepper Ball Munition (Live-X)

1. Use of Equipment: 30 pepper balls were used during a live scenario.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $995.00
a. Acquisition: $995.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 425

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (j) Defense Technology 40mm Launcher (Part# 1425)

1. Use of Equipment: Bi-annual Department-wide training: 4/26/22, 4/29/22, 6/3/22

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $1,193.23
a. Acquisition: $1,193.23
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 42

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(k) Defense Technology 40mm 4 or 6-Shot Launcher (Part# 1440)

1. Use of Equipment: Used during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: NA
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 1

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (l) Pepper Ball Launchers (Full Tactical Carbine (FTC))

1. Use of Equipment: Used during live scenario and during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: NA
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 4

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(m) Duty: Winchester Ranger, .223 Remington 55 grain pointed soft point

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 1,000 rounds

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (n) Range: Winchester 5.56mm, 55 grain Full Metal Jacket

1. Use of Equipment:

Department Qualifications (Approximately 2000 rounds per day) 5/23/22
5/24/22
5/26/22
8/22/22
8/23/22
8/25/22
11/28/22
11/29/22
12/1/22
Total: 18,000 rounds
SWAT range training (Approximately 1500 rounds per day) 3/8/224
4/12/22
5/10/22
6/14/22
7/12/22
8/9/22
9/13/22
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10/11/22
11/3/22 San Bernardino (500 rounds)
11/4/22
11/8/22
12/13/22
1/10/23
2/14/23
3/14/23
Total: 21,500 rounds

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $18,921.00
a. Acquisition: $18,921.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 43,000 rounds

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (o) Defense Technology 12-Gauge Drag Stabilized Round (Part# 3027)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $291.50
a. Acquisition: $291.50
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
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h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 50 rounds

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (p) .308 Caliber Rifle Ammunition (Winchester S308M)

1. Use of Equipment: 30 rounds used during training

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 2,000 rounds

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (q) Duty: Winchester Ranger, 9mm Luger 115 grain Hollow Point Range: Winchester Target, 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket

1. Use of Equipment: Winchester Ranger 9mm Luger 115 grain Hollow Point – duty ammunition; Winchester Target 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket – training SWAT range training (Approximately 1500 rounds per day) 3/8/224
4/12/22
5/10/22
6/14/22
7/12/22
8/9/22
9/13/22
10/11/22
11/3/22 San Bernardino (500 rounds)
11/4/22
11/8/22
12/13/22
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1/10/23
2/14/23
3/14/23
Total: 21,500 rounds

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $10,928.00
a. Acquisition: Duty: $748.00; Range: $10,180.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: None

5. Quantity: Duty: 2,000 rounds; Range: 39,000 rounds

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (r) AR 15/M4 Carbine/HK 416

1. Use of Equipment:

Patrol Training -AR15/M4
5/23/22
5/24/22
5/26/22
8/22/22
8/23/22
8/25/22
11/28/22
11/29/22
12/1/22
SWAT training -HK416
3/8/224
4/12/22
5/10/22
6/14/22
7/12/22
8/9/22
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9/13/22
10/11/22
11/3/22
11/4/22
11/8/22
12/13/22
1/10/23
2/14/23
3/14/23

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $1,061.12
a. Acquisition: $865.26
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $195.86
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 71

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (s) Remington 870 Magnum 12 Gauge Shot Lock (Repurposed Remington 870 Magnum modified with a breaching barrel)

1. Use of Equipment: Used during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $33.90
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $33.90
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
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h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 2

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (t) Remington 870 – Less-Lethal Shotgun (Repurposed Remington Shotguns from Patrol)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $13.95
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $13.95
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 2

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (u) MP-5 Select Fire Firearm

1. Use of Equipment: Used/carried during 16 training scenarios and 8 live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $224.85
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $224.85
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA
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5. Quantity: 15

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (v) Remington 700 Precision .308 Bolt Action Rifle

1. Use of Equipment: Used during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $33.90
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $33.90
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 2

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (w) Remington R10 .308 Caliber Select Fire Rifle

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $33.90
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: $33.90
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 2
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6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (x) Flameless Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Expulsion (Part# 2040)

1. Use of Equipment: Used during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $221.25
a. Acquisition: $221.25
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 15

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (y) Multi-Use CS Smoke (Part# 1082)

1. Use of Equipment: 14 used during training scenarios and 3 during live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $26.33
a. Acquisition: $26.33
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 8

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(z) Stinger CS Rubber Balls (Part# 1088)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $45.00
a. Acquisition: $45.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 4

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (aa) Triple Chaser Smoke (Part# 1027)

1. Use of Equipment: 2 used during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $570.00
a. Acquisition: $570.00
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 5

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(bb) Triple Chaser CS (Part# 1027)

1. Use of Equipment: 10 used during training scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 28

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (cc) Pocket Tactical CS (Part# 1016)

1. Use of Equipment: 10 Pocket Tactical CS gases were used in live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $637.50
a. Acquisition: $637.50
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 61

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(dd) Flameless Tri-Chamber CS (Part# 1032)

1. Use of Equipment: 6 Flameless Tri-Chamber CS gases were used in live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $36.33
a. Acquisition: $36.33
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 10

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (ee) Flameless Tri-Chamber Smoke (Part# 1033)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $1,034.80
a. Acquisition: $1,034.80
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 30

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

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(ff) MK 46 Vertical 1st Defense (Part# 56746V)

1. Use of Equipment: None

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 2

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund. (gg) Low Roll Distraction Device (Part# 8922-HH)

1. Use of Equipment: 6 distraction devices were used in live scenarios.

2. Concerns and Complaints Received: None

3. Internal Audit Results and Response: NA

4. Total Annual Cost: $0.00
a. Acquisition: NA
b. Personnel: NA
c. Training: NA
d. Transportation: NA
e. Maintenance: NA
f. Storage: NA
g. Upgrade: NA
h. Other ongoing costs: NA

5. Quantity: 66

6. Future Acquisition Plans: As needed. Funding source: General Fund.

City of Gardena
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AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 16.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Approve the Agreement for Streetlighting Maintenance between the City of Gardena and the City of Los Angeles related to the Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project on Vermont Avenue at Redondo Beach Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue Project, JN 930.

COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Approve Agreement for Street Lighting Maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

The scope of this project is to upgrade traffic signals at the intersections of both Vermont Avenue and Redondo Beach Boulevard, and at Vermont Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue. The majority of the traffic signal’s hardware, sensors, signages, wires, conduits, software and curb ramps will be replaced and updated to new standards. Other improvements will include the extension of the left turn lane for the south-bound Vermont Avenue and limited concrete pavement improvements. This project requires a permit from the City of Los Angeles to finalize the design phase, and one of the approval conditions is to execute the proposed Agreement for the Streetlighting Maintenance. Neither city could find an executed agreement regarding streetlight maintenance between the cities.

These upgrades will displace six (6) existing street and safety lights owned and maintained by the City of Los Angeles - Bureau of Street Lights. These streetlights will be de-commissioned and replaced with new lighting fixtures installed on top of new Traffic Signal Poles that will be part of the intersection’s Traffic Signal System. The subject lights shall be powered and maintained by the City of Gardena.

The Agreement for Streetlighting Maintenance is to detail the above transfer of jurisdiction and maintenance from the City of Los Angeles to the City of Gardena Traffic Signal System.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement for Streetlighting Maintenance between the City of Gardena and the City of Los Angeles to finalize their requested permit.

FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:

There will be no impact on the City of Gardena's Traffic Signal Maintenance cost as the 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement with the City of Los Angeles remains.

ATTACHMENTS:

Proposed Agreement for Streetlighting Maintenance between COG & COLAsignedbyCA.pdf Existing Traffic Maintenance Agreement between COG & COLA.pdf Vermont Traffic Signal Project Exhibit.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

MEMBERS

AURA GARCIA

PRESIDENT
M. TERESA VILLEGAS

VICE PRESIDENT
DR. MICHAEL R. DAVIS

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

VAHID KHORSAND

COMMISSIONER

SUSANA REYES

COMMISSIONER
DR. FERNANDO CAMPOS

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC WORKS

BUREAU OF

STREET LIGHTING

MIGUEL SANGALANG

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1149 S. BROADWAY, SUITE 200
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015-2213
http://bsl.lacity.org
E-mail: [email protected] KAREN BASS
MAYOR
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Recyclable and made from recycled waste. 1 AGREEMENT
FOR

STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
The City of Gardena, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Gardena”, and the City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation. Hereinafter referred to as “Los Angeles”, do enter into the following agreement:

WHEREAS, GARDENA and LOS ANGELES desire to provide for the maintenance of certain street lighting installations at locations which are partially or wholly under jurisdiction of one or both of the parties hereto, and to arrange herein for the particular maintenance functions to be performed and to specify the proportioning of the cost of such maintenance; WHEREAS, this agreement supersedes all previous agreements for operation and maintenance of street lighting; and
WHERAS, in order to effectively identify the equipment and services included under this agreement, the following definitions shall apply:

Equipment: Any lighting constructed or installed for the prime purpose of illuminating the roadway for traffic safety; including electroliers (whether supporting traffic signals or not), streetlights on traffic signal standards, streetlights on brackets installed on wooden power poles, and soffit lighting.

Service: Relamping, furnishing of electrical energy and painting of electroliers and luminaires as required, and the repair or replacement of roadway lighting equipment due to obsolescence, wear, inadequacy, or extensive damage from any cause. Service does not include any work on traffic signals.

Now, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows:

1. Gardena will furnish all required service at all locations in APPENDIX “B”, Los Angeles will furnish all required service at all locations shown in APPENDIX “A”.

2. Gardena and Los Angeles will share the expense of such service rendered at each intersection in the same proportion as the number of legs or percentage of legs of an intersection of Gardena and Los Angeles jurisdiction respectively, bears to the total number of legs of each intersection.

3. Gardena and Los Angeles will share the expense of such service rendered along a street segment in the same proportion of dedicated roadway within each respective City or as mutually agreed upon between the City Engineer, City of Gardena, and Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, City of Los Angeles.

4. Bills for all services shall be rendered quarterly. Bills for service shall utility company charges and an itemization of all other costs, including labor, equipment and material 2 costs. Current percentages may be added to salaries and wages for department administration and overhead. These percentages, if added, shall be shown as separate items on the bill for services.

5. Changes in APPENDIX “A” or APPENDIX “B” may be initiated by either party hereto, and shall become valid upon written notice and concurrence between the City Engineer, City of Gardena, and the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, City of Los Angeles.

6. In contemplation 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, the parties hereto as between themselves, pursuant to the authorization contained in Sections 895.4 and 895.6 of said Code, will each assume the full liability imposed upon it, or any of its officers, agents or employees by law for injury caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this agreement the same extent that such a liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said Code. To achieve the above stated purpose, each party indemnifies and holds harmless the other party for any loss, cost or expense that may be imposed upon such other party solely by virtue of said Section 895.2 The rules set forth in Civil Code Section 2778 are hereby made a part of this agreement.

7. This agreement may be terminated upon thirty days written notice by either party.

8. This agreement shall become effective upon its execution by both parties hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their names to be subscribed by their officers duly authorized so to do the day and your first hereinabove written. 3 The City of Los Angeles,
Board of Public Works:

By_______________________________
President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Michael N. Feuer, City Attorney
By_________________________________ By_______________________________ Ted Jordan
Deputy City Attorney
Commissioner
ATTEST:

Holly L. Wolcott, City Clerk
By_________________________________ The City of Gardena:

Deputy City Clerk
By_______________________________
Mayor
Approved as to Form:

By_______________________________
City Attorney
ABBREVIATIONS FOR APPENDIX “A” & “B”
Abbreviation
LED –Light Emitting Diode (in Watts)
HPS – High Pressure Sodium (in Watts)
WP – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
E – Southern California Edison Company
LS-1 – Utility Owned Billing Rate
LS-2 – Customer Owned, Electrolier Billing Rate
LS-3 – Special Electrolier Billing Rates
Attest:

By_______________________________
City Clerk

AGREEMENT FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE

APPENDIX A

CITY OF GARDENA - CITY OF LOS ANGELES

STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

CITY OF LOS ANGELES MAINTAINED

APPENDIX B

CITY OF GARDENA - CITY OF LOS ANGELES

STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

CITY OF GARDENA MAINTAINED
Luminaire Number
Lamp Size &
Type
Serv. Co. &
Billing Schedule
City of Gardena
Share L.A. Share
Luminaire
Lamp Size &
Type
Serv. Co. &
Billing Schedule
City of Gardena
Share L.A. Share
250WLED 100% 0%
250WLED 100% 0%
250WLED 0% 0%
250WLED 0% 0%
250WLED 100% 0%
250WLED 100% 0%
Redondo Beach and Vermont Ave
(See drawing #1)
N/E corner
E/S Vermont Ave 1
S/O Redondo Blvd
N/S Rosecrans 1 W/O
Vermont
W/S Vermont Ave 1
S/O Rosecrans Ave
E/S Vermont AVe 1
N/O Rosecrans Ave
N/S Rosecrans Ave 1
E/O Vermont Ave
S/S Rosecrans Ave 1
E/O Vermont AVe
E/S Vermont AVe 1
S/O Rosecrans Ave
Rosecrans Ave and Vermont Ave
(See drawing #1)
(does not exist)
(does not exist)
250WLED 100% 0%
250WLED 100% 0%
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No. 72982 1700 Carnegie Avenue, Suite 100 Santa Ana, CA 92705-5551 Phone: (949)270-9480 Fax: (949) 270-9481

CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES OR ITS OFFICERS OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET. BPERMIT2022 09.08.2022 REDONDO BEACH BLVD. ROSECRANS AVE.

VERMONT AVE.

VERMONT AVE. EXISTING CONDUIT ONLY MAINTAINED BY CITY OF GARDENA MAINTAINED BY CITY OF GARDENA

TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT – JN 930
CITY OF GARDENA Eastern Intersection of W Redondo Beach Blvd & S Vermont Ave City of Gardena
City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles
City of Gardena

VERMONT AVENUEROSECRANS AVENUE

VERMONT AVENUE REDONDO BEACH BLVD
TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT – ROSECRANS AVE & S VERMONT AVE CITY OF GARDENA Eastern Intersection of Rosecrans Ave & S Vermont Ave New Gardena Traffic Signal System w/ top lighting fixture are to replace existing City of Los Angeles streetlights. New curb ramps are to be installed along with signal lights. (Existing streetlight with traffic and pedestrian head.) (New traffic signal pole with lighting fixture installed) TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT – W REDONDO BEACH BLVD & S VERMONT AVE CITY OF GARDENA Eastern Intersection of W Redondo Beach Blvd & S Vermont Ave New Gardena Traffic Signal System w/ top lighting fixture are to replace existing City of Los Angeles streetlights. New curb ramps are to be installed along with signal lights. (Existing streetlight with traffic and pedestrian head.) (New traffic signal pole with lighting fixture installed) City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting

AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 16.B
Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: April 25, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Award Construction Contract for the Vermont Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard Street Improvements Project, JN 959, to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $791,000. Additionally, Award Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract to SA Associates, in the amount of $ 162,000, Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, Approve a 19% Construction Contingency, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.

COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendations:

Award Construction Contract
Award Construction Management and Inspection Services
Approve Project Plans and Specifications
Approve Expenditures of Remaining Budget as Contingency.

Declare CEQA Exemption
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the engineering design phase of the Vermont Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard Street Improvements Project, JN 959.

The street segment is identified in the Pavement Management Program as a priority for maintenance rehabilitation. The current Pavement Condition Index score (PCI) ranges from 42-60 (poor to fair) and will reset to 100 (very good) upon completion of the roadway improvements. The project work includes grinding and overlay, curb and gutter, sidewalk and cross gutter, adjustment of manholes and water valves to grade, curb ramps, striping and signage, traffic control, water pollution control and all other related work.

In March of 2023, the design was completed, and Public Works finalized the plans and specifications and published a bid request in CR Planwell, Gardena Valley News and the City website and the following three (3) bids were received on April 18, 2023.

1. Onyx Paving Company, Inc.,
Anaheim
$791,000

2. All American Asphalt, Corona $878,806

3. Hardy & Harper, Inc. Lake Forest $1,058,000
Onyx Paving Company, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder. They are licensed in the State of California and have good and verified records of construction projects with various Counties and municipalities in southern California. They will be required to meet all bonding and financial standards, the project is anticipated to start construction in June of 2023 and to be completed in August of 2023.

Requests for Construction Management and Inspection services for the project were also sent to three (3) on-call consultants on March 22, 2023 and SA Associates submitted the lowest responsible proposal in the amount of $162,000. SA Associates has been doing Construction Management and Inspection services for local municipalities throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Los Angeles County for over three (3) decades and are staffed with qualified managers and inspectors of different disciplines.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the award of the construction contract for the Vermont Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard Street Improvements project, JN 959, to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $791,000 and additionally:
a. Award Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) Services to SA Associates in the amount of $162,000.
b. Approve Plans and Specifications.
c. Approve expenditures of remaining project budget of $150,484 (or 19%), as a contingency.
d. Declare this project to be categorically exempt under CEQA, Class 1, Section 15301, as rehabilitation of existing facilities.

FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:

Source of Funds
FY 2022-2023 Budget - Prop C $1,108,495
FY 2022-2023 Budget - Measure M $100,000
Total$1,208,495
Estimated Expenditures
Design Phase Expenditures $102,011
Construction Management &
Inspection and Job Cost
$165,000
Construction Contract Award $791,000
19% Construction Contingency $150,484
Total$1,208,495
ATTACHMENTS:

JN959 Specifcation Set.pdf
JN959 Bid Plan Set.pdf
Notice of Exemption JN959.docx.pdf
SA Associates CM & Inspection for Vermont Ave., JN959.pdf JN 959 - Onyx Paving Company, Inc 04-18-2023.pdf
Project Location Map_JN 959.pdf
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager

CITY OF GARDENA

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

JN 959
March 2023

CITY OF GARDENA

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

JN 959
Plans & Specifications prepared by:

Marco Canta, PE
Cannon Corporation
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606
Memoranda:

Plans and specifications are available at Planwell Administrator, 562.436.9761 or www.crplanwell.com
Bid Results: https://www.cityofgardena.org/public-contracts/ City of Gardena Public Works Engineering Division: 310.217.9568 6/30/24
NIB-1

CITY OF GARDENA

NOTICE INVITING BIDS
for
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

PROJECT NO. JN 959
Plans and Specifications are available through ARC Document Solutions. Please be advised that there is an additional charge for delivery. Upon payment of the purchase price, they become the property of the purchaser and may not be returned for refund.

You may access the plans through the following website under Public Planroom:
www.crplanwell.com
For help accessing and ordering, please contact a Planwell Administrator at 562.436.9761.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gardena will receive sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California, until 1:00 PM on April 18, 2023, and shortly thereafter on this same day, they will be publicly opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office in-person and via ZOOM.

The information to join the bid opening via ZOOM is the following:

Topic: Bid Opening
Time: 1:00 PM on April 18, 2023 (Shortly thereafter the deadline) Join ZOOM Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84787132412
Meeting ID: 847 8713 2412
Dial by phone: 1 669 900 9128 US
Should you have any questions or concern in delivering a bid or joining the ZOOM Meeting, please contact City Clerk’s office at (310) 217-9565 or via email at [email protected].

All bids must be in writing, must be sealed, and must be plainly marked on the outside: "BID ON PROJECT NO. 959. Any bid received after the hour stated above for any reason whatsoever, will not be considered for any purpose but will be returned unopened to the bidder.

Bids are required for the entire work as described below:

Work consists of excavation, asphalt concrete pavement, cold mill, asphalt rubber hot mix overlay, curb and gutter, sidewalk, cross gutter, adjustment of manholes and water valves to grade, curb ramps, striping and signage, traffic control, water pollution control and all other related work for Vermont Ave from Artesia Blvd to Gardena Blvd.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $898,244.00
NIB-2
The time of completion of contract shall be 60 working days as defined in the latest Standard Specifications for Public Works (“Greenbook”). Liquidated Damages, as defined in Section 6-9, shall be $2000 per each consecutive calendar day.

Each bidder must submit a proposal to the City, c/o City Clerk in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Said proposal is to be accompanied by a cash deposit, a certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Gardena, in an amount not less than 10 percent of the total bid submitted.

The envelope enclosing the proposal shall be sealed and addressed to the City of Gardena c/o City Clerk and delivered or mailed to the City at 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California 90247-3778. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner as follows:

ATTENTION: CITY, c/o CITY CLERK
(Bidder's Name and Address)

(Number and title of this project) ________________________ The successful bidder will be required to furnish a faithful performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, and a payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, both in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney.

The contractor shall have an active Class “A” license from the Contractor’s State License Board at the time of submitting bid.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Contractor may, at Contractor's sole cost and expense, substitute securities equivalent to any monies withheld by the City to insured performance under the contract unless applicable federal regulations or policies do not allow such substitution. Such security shall be deposited with the City, or a state or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Contract. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any security substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any accrued interest thereon. Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. No such substitution shall be accepted until the escrow agreement, letter of credit, form of security and any other document related to said substitution is reviewed and found acceptable by the City Attorney.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective bids received. The award, if made, will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

Bidders are advised that this Project is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Accordingly, the bidder awarded the Contract and all subcontractors shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations, and otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations adopted with respect thereto (“California Prevailing Wage Laws”). Copies of such prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file at the Gardena City Clerk’s office and the office of the City Engineer, and copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. The prevailing rates of per diem wages referred to herein are hereby made a part of this Notice by reference.

NIB-3
Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by Contractor or any Subcontractor under it.

Contractor and any Subcontractor under if shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

The Contractor is prohibited from performing work on this project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner no less than monthly.

As of January 1, 2016, the requirement to furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner will apply to all public works projects, whether new or ongoing.

Exceptions: The Labor Commissioner may (but is not required to) excuse contractors and subcontractors from furnishing electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR-approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District, and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualifying project labor agreement.

These requirements will apply to all public works projects that are subject to the prevailing wage requirements of the Labor Code without regard to funding source.

The State General Prevailing Wage Determination is as established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm).

Skilled and Trained Workforce: This project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements per Sections 2600 through 2603 of the Public Contract Code.

Award of Contract: The following are conditions to the award of the contract:

I. Each contractor and subcontractor listed on the bid must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. subject to the limited exceptions set forth in Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) (regarding the submission of a bid as authorized by Business & Professions Code Section 7029.1 or Public Contract Code Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract was awarded):
and
II. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded this contract unless the contractor and each subcontractor listed on the bid is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 17265.5.

Any questions regarding this bid package may be referred to Frank Sanchez, P.E. Public Works Engineering Division at 310.217.9631.

Vermont Ave Street Improvement Project from Atresia Blvd to Gardena Blvd,JN959 Vermont Ave Street Improvement Project from Artesia Blvd to Gardena Blvd, JN959

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE
i
Title Page ....................................................................

Notice Inviting Bids ......................................................

Location Map ...............................................................

Table of Contents ........................................................ i Instructions to Bidders ................................................. ii-iv BID PROPOSAL (To Be Submitted with Proposal)
Bid Schedule ............................................................... BP-2 Acknowledgement of Addenda Received ..................... BP-4 Bidder’s Declaration..................................................... BP-5 Non-collision Affidavit .................................................. BP-7 Declaration of Eligibility to Contract.............................. BP-8 Bid Bond ...................................................................... BP-9 Designation of Subcontractors ..................................... BP-10 Construction Project Reference ................................... BP-11 Certificate of Non-Discrimination by Contractors .......... BP-12 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion –
Primary Covered Transition .................................... BP-13 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (To Be Submitted after Award)
Agreement ................................................................... CD-2 Faithful Performance Bond .......................................... CD-4 Payment Bond ............................................................. CD-6 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate ............. CD-8 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
Of Subrogation and Contribution .............................. CD-9 Insurance..................................................................... CD-10

GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................ GP-1 Section 1 – General ................................................ GP-1 Section 2 – Scope of the Work ................................ GP-4 Section 3 – Control of the Work .............................. GP-7 Section 4 – Control of Material ................................ GP-9 Section 5 – Legal Relations and Responsibilities .... GP-10 Section 6 – Prosecution and Progress of the Work . GP-11 Section 7 – Measurement and Payment ................. GP-13 Section 8 – Facilities for Agency Personnel ............ GP-15

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
PART 2 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ................... TP-1 Section 200 – Rock Materials .................................. TP-1 Section 201 – Concrete, Mortar, and Related
Materials ........................................... TP-1 Section 203 – Bituminous Materials ......................... TP-1 Section 214 – Traffic Striping, Curb and Pavement Markings, and Pavement Markers ..................... TP-2
Section 215 – Signs and Markers ............................ TP-4 PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS ..................... TP-6 Section 300 – Earthwork ......................................... TP-6 Section 302 – Roadway Surfacing ........................... TP-7 Section 303 – Concrete and Masonry Construction TP-9
Section 314 – Traffic Striping, Curb and Pavement
Markings, and Pavement Markers ..... TP-12
PART 4 – EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS ...................... TP-12 Section 401 – Removal ........................................... TP-12 Section 402 – Utilities .............................................. TP-14 Section 403 – Manhole Adjustment and
Reconstruction .................................. TP-14 Section 404 – Cold Milling ....................................... TP-15 PART 6 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ............ TP-15
Section 600 – Access .............................................. TP-15 Section 601 – Temporary Traffic Control for
Construction and Maintenance
Work Zones ...................................... TP-17 PART 7 – STREET LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYSTEMS ..................................... TP-18 Section 700 – Materials ........................................... TP-18 Section 701 – Construction ..................................... TP-19

APPENDIX
APPENDIX A: CITY STANDARDS
APPENDIX B: STANDARD PLANS FOR PUBLIC WORKS

CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX C: CALTRANS STANDARDS
APPENDIX D: BBS CABINET SPECIFICATIONS

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE
ii

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FORM OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal shall be fully executed and submitted on the forms in the project specifications and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked and addressed as directed in the Notice Inviting Bids.

PRPOSAL / BID DOCUMENTS
All Proposals shall include the following executed documents to be submitted with each bid:

Bidding Schedule
Acknowledgement of Addenda Received
Bidder's Declaration
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Declaration of Eligibility of Contract
Bid Bond
Designation of Subcontractors
Construction Project Reference
Certificate of Non-Discrimination by Contractors
Certification of Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Primary Covered Transitions

DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal shall be delivered by the time and to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to see that its Proposal is received as stipulated. Any Proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned to the bidder unopened.
iii

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal may be withdrawn by the bidder by means of a written request, signed by the bidder or its properly authorized representative. Such written request must be delivered to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids for receipt of proposals prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the hour fixed for opening bids.

MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS
Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Proposal will render it informal and may be grounds for its rejection as non-responsive. The completed Proposal forms shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless specifically requested. Oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will not be considered.

DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS
In the event there is more than one bid item in a Bidding Schedule, the bidder shall furnish a price for all bid items in the Schedule, and failure to do so will render the Proposal informal and may be grounds for its rejection as non-responsive. The bidder shall state in words and figures the unit prices or the specific sums as the case may be, for which it proposes to supply the labor, materials, supplies, or machinery, and completely perform the Contract. The total amount of each item bid and the total amount of the bid shall be stated in words and figures.

In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words shall prevail. If the unit price and the total amount named by a bidder for any items are not in agreement, the unit price alone will be considered as representing the bidder's intention and the total will be corrected to conform thereto.

PROPOSAL GUARANTEE – BIDDER’S SECURITY
Each bidder shall submit with his Proposal cash, an unconditional certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond, in the sum of the percentage of the bid stated in the Notice Inviting Bids, payable to the City as a guarantee that the bidder will, if its Proposal is accepted, execute the Contract and furnish a satisfactory Faithful Performance Bond, a satisfactory Payment Bond and insurance certificates as specified herein.

If a bidder to whom an award is made, fails or refuses to sign the Contract or furnish the required bonds and certificates, all within the time stated in Section 2-1.5 of the Special Provisions herein, the funds represented by said cash, check or bidder's bond shall be forfeited and become and remain the property of the City; the amount thereof being agreed to by the bidder and the surety as a bid bond forfeiture due the City because of the delay in the execution of the Contract and in the performance of work thereunder, resulting from such failure or refusal, except that if the City awards the contract to the next lowest responsive responsible bidder, only that portion of the bidder's security equal to the difference between the two bids will be forfeited.

A Bid Bond must be obtained from a corporate surety authorized to do business as such in the State of California as an “admitted surety insurer” and shall be on the form furnished by the City or one substantially in conformance with it. Certified or cashier's checks must be drawn on a solvent state or nationally chartered bank or branch thereof in the State of California. The liability of the City in connection with the checks shall be limited to the return of the checks (without interest) as provided in Section 2-1.6 of the Special Provisions bound herein. iv

DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
A person, firm, or corporation shall NOT be allowed to make or file, or to be interested in, more than one bid, except an alternative bid when specifically requested; provided, however, a person, firm, or corporation who has submitted a sub-proposal to a bidder submitting a Proposal, or who has quoted prices on materials to such bidders, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a sub-proposal or from quoting prices to other bidders submitting proposals, or from submitting a Proposal as a prime contractor. Similarly, failure to comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5, as further described in the Notice Inviting Bids, will disqualify a bidder.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The bidder's attention is directed to the Special Provisions and Technical Provisions bound herein for additional requirements of the Proposal and Contract Documents.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Contract Documents are to be submitted within twenty-one (21) calendar days AFTER award of contract. Unless extended by agreement of the City, failure to timely submit executed Contract Documents may be grounds for rejecting the bid award and forfeiture of the bid security. See enclosed documents commencing on page CD-1.

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-1

BID PROPOSAL (BP)
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

PROJECT NO. JN 959
Contractor:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

License No.:

D.I.R. No.

Email:

To Be Submitted
WITH
Bid Package

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-2

BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

BID SCHEDULE
The undersigned, having examined the proposed Contract Documents titled:

Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.
and having visited the site and examined the conditions affecting the work, hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and appliances, and to perform operations necessary to complete the work as required by said proposed Contract Documents and itemized bid schedule below. All work shall be completed within 50 Working Days from the date the Notice of Proceed is issued by the Engineer.

Item
No. Item Description Unit
Approx.

Quantity
Unit Price
in Figures Item Total
1 Mobilization (5% Max) LS 1 $ $
2 Traffic Control LS 1 $ $
3 Construction Survey LS 1 $ $
4 Mill Asphalt Concrete Pavement – 2” SF 102,000 $ $
5 Remove and Reconstruct Concrete Curb
& Gutter LF 125 $ $
6 Remove and Reconstruct Concrete
Sidewalks SF 770 $ $
7 Remove and Reconstruct Concrete Curb
Ramp EA 1 $ $
8 Remove and Replace Detectable Warning
Surface EA 1 $ $
9 Construct Concrete Cross Gutter SF 580 $ $
10 Construct Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix
Pavement – 2” TON 1,260 $ $
11 Remove and Replace AC Pavement (4”
AC Digouts) TON 50 $ $
11A
Remove and Replace AC Pavement (4”
AC Digouts Field Determined by the
Engineer)
TON 500 $ $
12 Adjust Utility Manholes and Cleanouts to
Grade EA 10 $ $
13 Replace Type E Loop Detectors EA 36 $ $
14 Install Battery Backup System EA 2 $ $

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-3
15 Replace (E) Ped Push Button with
Touchless Accessible EA 7 $ $
16 Adjust Utility Valves and Meters to Grade EA 26 $ $
17 Traffic Striping and Signing LS 1 $ $
TOTAL CONTRACT BID:
(Figures) $
(Words) ______
* In case of error in extension of price into the total price column, the unit price will govern.

All work required and shown on the construction plans and this specification for which no price or item is listed on this proposal, it shall be understood that such work, equipment, labor, tools and materials shall be provided without extra charge, allowance or direct payment of any kind. Payment for performing such work or furnishing such equipment, labor, tools and materials shall be included in the above lump sum or unit bid prices and no additional compensation will paid therefor.

If the City determines that any of the unit bid prices are significantly unbalanced to the potential detriment of the City, the bid will be replaced as non-responsive.

In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words shall prevail. If the unit price and the total amount for any item are not in agreement, the unit price alone shall be considered to represent the bidder’s intention and all totals will be corrected to conform thereto.

Attached hereto is cash, a certified check, a cashier's check, or a bidder's bond in the amount of _______________________________________________________________________Dollar s, said amount being not less than 10 percent of the amount bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20172 and 20174, it is agreed a portion equal to the difference between the low bid and second low bid shall be retained as a bid bond forfeiture by the City if the undersigned fails or refuses to execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds and certificates of insurance within the time provided.

Name of Bidder

Signature of Bidder

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-4

BID PROPSOAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA RECEIVED
The Bidder shall acknowledge the receipt of addenda by number and date each addendum received.

Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addenda will be issued only through the ARC Document Solutions and access under their Public Planroom (www.crplanwell.com). It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to visit the Planroom to obtain and administer any Addendum related to this bid. An Addendum must be acknowledged above by a bidder in its submitted form of Proposal.

If an addendum or addenda have been issued by the City and not noted above as being received by the Bidder, the Bid Proposal may be rejected. ____________________________________ _____________________________ Bidder’s Signature Date

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

BIDDER'S DECLARATION
It is understood and agreed that:

1. The undersigned has carefully examined all documents which will form a part of the Contract; namely, the Notice Inviting Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, this Proposal, the Bid Bond, the Contract, the Faithful Performance Bond, the Payment Bond, the federal requirements, if any, the Plans and Specifications, the Special Provisions, and the Technical Provisions.

2. The undersigned has, by investigation at the site of the work and otherwise, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work and fully informed himself as to all conditions and matters, which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof.

3. The undersigned fully understands the scope of work and has checked carefully all words and figures inserted in this Proposal and he further understands that the City will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the preparation of the Proposal.

4. The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and that the undersigned will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Contract if it is awarded to the undersigned.

The undersigned will execute the Contract and furnish the required statutory bonds and certificates of insurance within the period of time specified in the Contract Documents.

The undersigned will begin work after award of Contract and a Notice to Proceed has been given as herein specified and will complete said work within the time specified in the Bidding Schedule.

5. The undersigned certifies that this Proposal is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or on behalf of a person not herein named, and the undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid nor induced any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding. The undersigned has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself any advantage over any other bidder.

6. The undersigned will accept an award and enter into a Contract for all work scheduled herein on which he puts in a bid. The awards for such work are to be entirely at the discretion of the City after evaluation of the bids as submitted. The undersigned agrees that the City shall recover or retain as a bid bond forfeiture an amount equal to the difference between the low bid and amount of the bid of the bidder with whom the City enters into a Contract, and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the lowest bidder in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contract Code Sections 20172 and 20174 in the event of his failure to execute a Contract and furnish required bonds and insurance therefor within the time provided.

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BIDDER'S DECLARATION (Continued)

7. The undersigned bidder stated under penalty of perjury that the representations made in submitting this bid are, to the best of his/her knowledge, true, accurate, and complete.

Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________ ______________________________________ Contractor's Business Name Contractor (Print) Title
________________________________ ______________________________________ Business Address: Street Signature Title
________________________________ ______________________________________ City State Zip Contractor's License No. and Classification ________________________________ ______________________________________ Business Phone Number Business Fax Number

Date
________________________________ ______________________________________ Name Title Residence: Street
________________________________ ______________________________________ City State Zip Residence Phone Number
Note: If the bid is made by an individual, it must be signed with the full name of the bidder, whose address must be given: if it is made by a firm, it must be signed in the copartnership's name by a general partner thereof, who shall also sign his or her own name, and the name and full address of each partner (general and/or limited) must be given; and if it is made by a corporation, it must be signed by a properly authorized officer, the corporate name shall be set forth, and the corporate seal shall be affixed.

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(To be executed by Bidder and submitted with Bid)
State of California
County of Los Angeles
being first duly sworn, deposes and
says that he or she is of
the party making the foregoing bid, that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on the behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay fee to any corporation, or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.

NAME OF BIDDER

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER

ADDRESS OF BIDDER

CITY STATE ZIP

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE WITNESSED BY NOTARY
(attach appropriate jurats)

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO CONTRACT
[Labor Code Section 1777.1; Public Contract Code Section 6109] The undersigned, a duly authorized representative of the contractor, certifies and declares that:

1. The undersigned contractor is aware of Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code, which prohibit a contractor or subcontractor who has been found by the Labor Commissioner or the Director of Industrial Relations to be in violation of certain provisions of the Labor Code, from bidding on, being awarded, or performing work as a subcontractor on a public works project for specified periods of time.

2. The undersigned contractor is not ineligible to bid on, be awarded or perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the California Labor Code or any other provision of law.

3. The undersigned contractor is aware of California Public Contract Code Section 6109, which states:
“(a) A public entity, as defined in Section 1100 [of the Public Contract Code], may not permit a contractor or subcontractor who is ineligible to bid or work on, or be awarded, a public works project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code to bid on, be awarded, or perform work as a subcontractor on, a public works project. Every public works project shall contain a provision prohibiting a contractor from performing work on a public works project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the public works project pursuant to Section 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.” “(b) Any contract on a public works project entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract, and any public money that may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on the project shall be returned to the awarding body. The contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the project.”

4. The undersigned contractor has investigated the eligibility of each and every subcontractor the undersigned contractor intends to use on this public works project, and has determined that none of them is ineligible to perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of the foregoing provisions of the Public Contract Code, Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code, or any other provision of law.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this ______ day of _________, 20 _, at _________ _______ ________ (place of execution),
California__________.

Signature: ____________________________ Name: _________________________________ Title: ________________________________ Company: ______________________________

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT , as Principal,
and , as Surety,
are held firmly bound unto the City of Gardena in the sum of $ ;

DOLLARS,
(not less than ten percent of total amount of bid)
for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, said Principal has submitted a bid to the City to perform all work required under the following:

PROJECT: Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

NOW, THEREFORE, if said Principal is awarded a Contract by the City and, within the time and in the manner required in the Specifications for said project, enters into the written form of Contract bound with said Specifications and furnishes the required bonds, one to guarantee faithful performance and the other to guarantee payment for labor and materials, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. In the event suit is brought upon this bond by the City and judgment is recovered, said Surety shall pay all costs incurred by the City in such suit, including a reasonable attorneys’ fee to be fixed by the court. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §2845.

SIGNED AND SEALED, this day of , 20 .
(SEAL) (SEAL)
Principal Surety
BY: BY:

Signature Signature
Note: This bond must be dated, all signatures must be notarized, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney–in-fact must be attached.

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
In compliance with the "Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act" being Sections 4100- 4113 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, and any amendments thereto, each bidder shall set forth below the name and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the prime contractor's total bid, and shall further set forth the portion of the work which will be done by each subcontractor. Only one subcontractor for each such portion shall be listed.

If the contractor fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the work to be performed under the contract, he shall be deemed to have agreed to perform such portion himself, and he shall not be permitted to subcontract that portion of the work except under the conditions hereinafter set forth.

Subletting or subcontracting of any portion of the work to which subcontractor was designated in the original bid shall only be permitted in cases of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a finding reduced to writing as a public record of the legislative body of the City.

Portion
of Work
% Subcontractor's Name & Address
Type of
Work
State
License
Number Class
D.I.R.

Number

Not more than _____%.

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REFERENCE
In order to more fully evaluate your background and experience for the project herein proposed, please submit a list of Public Works and/or similar construction projects completed or in progress within the last three (3) years. Failure to provide this information may constitute grounds for rejection of your bid as non-responsive.

Number of years as a contractor in construction work of this type:

Three projects of this type recently completed:

1. Name (Firm/Agency):

Address:

Contact Person: Telephone No.:

Title of Project:

Project Location:

Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $

2. Name (Firm/Agency):

Address:

Contact Person: Telephone No.:

Title of Project:

Project Location:

Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $

3. Name (Firm/Agency):

Address:

Contact Person: Telephone No.:

Title of Project:

Project Location:

Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $
NOTE: If requested by the City, the bidder shall furnish a certified financial statement, references, and other information sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of his current financial condition.

Bidder's Signature

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION BY CONTRACTORS
As suppliers of goods or services to the City, the firm listed below certifies that it does not discriminate in its employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; that it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local directives, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to pursue positively and aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

We agree specifically:

1. To establish or observe employment policies which affirmatively promote opportunities for minority persons at all job levels.

2. To communicate this policy to all persons concerned, including all company employees, outside recruiting services, especially those serving minority communities, and to the minority communities at large.

3. To take affirmative steps to hire minority employees within the company.

FIRM

TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

SIGNATURE
DATE
Please include any additional information available regarding equal opportunity employment programs now in effect within your company:

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BID PROPOSAL
PROJECT NO. JN 959

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION – PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS
(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE) The Contractor shall not perform Work with any Subcontractor that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or State law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. The Contractor and Subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of the Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or State law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. If the Contractor or any Subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the Project, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City.

1. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a 5-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement, or receiving stolen property; c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 1b of this certification; and d. Have not within a 5-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Signature: ____________________________ Name: _________________________________ Title: ________________________________ Company: ______________________________

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION – PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS
(Continued)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.

2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.

3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

5. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations (13 CFR Part 145).

6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.

7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-- Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the ineligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (CD)
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

PROJECT NO. JN 959
To be Submitted
within twenty-one (21) calendar days
AFTER
Award of Contract
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CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 959

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20 , by and between CITY OF GARDENA in the State of California, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and , hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR.”
The City and the Contractor mutually agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

THE PROJECT
For and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, Contractor agrees to perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner all work required by the Contract Documents for City Project No. JN , which is described as follows:

Title: Vermont Avenue Street Improvements, from Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Bvld.

Said work shall be performed in accordance with the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents, all of which are referenced in Article III hereof and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. Contractor shall furnish at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary therefor, except such labor, materials, equipment and services as are provided in the Contract Documents to be furnished by City.

This project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements per Sections 2600 through 2603 of the Public Contract Code.

ARTICLE II.

CONTRACT SUM AND PAYMENT
For performing and completing the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, City shall pay Contractor, in full compensation therefor, the contract sum set forth in the Bidding Schedule. Said sum shall constitute payment in full for all work performed hereunder, including, without limitation, all labor, materials, equipment, tools and services used or incorporated in the work, supervision, administration, overhead, expenses and any and all other things required, furnished or incurred for completion of the work as specified in the Contract Documents. City shall make payments to Contractor on account of the contract sum at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions specified in the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE III.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents, which constitute the entire agreement between the City and the Contractor, are enumerated as follows: Proposal Documents, including the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidding Schedule, Bidder's Declaration, Designation of Subcontractors, Bidder's Assurance, and Fair Employment Practices documents; this Agreement; Standard Specifications; Special Provisions; Technical Provisions; Drawings; Plans; and all addenda issued prior to and all modifications issued after the execution of this Agreement. These form the Contract, and all are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein.

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ARTICLE IV.

EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall become effective and commence as of the date set forth below on which the last of the parties, whether City or Contractor, executes said Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized.

CITY CONTRACTOR
By: By:

MAYOR (Sign) Sign / Title

Date: Date:

SEAL
Attest: Attest: (Contractor)
By:

CITY CLERK (Sign) By:

Sign / Title
Date: Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

CITY ATTORNEY (Sign)
Date:

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 959

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has awarded to ___ _____, hereinafter designated as the "Principal", a Contract for:

PROJECT: Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, we,
as Principal, and
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of

Dollars ($ ), this amount being not
less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which sum well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

In case suit is brought upon this bond, the Surety will pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the City of Gardena in an amount to be fixed by the court.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if the hereby bounded Principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, well and truly keep and perform all the undertakings, terms, covenants, conditions and agreements in the said Contract and any alteration thereof, made as therein provided, all within the time and in the manner therein designated and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

FURTHER, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §§ 2845 and 2849. The City is the principal beneficiary of this bond and has all rights of a party hereto.

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This bond shall remain in full force and effect for a warranty period of one full year after acceptance of the job by the City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, three (3) identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by the Principal and Surety named herein, on the day of , 20 , the name
and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body. [PRINCIPAL]
By
Title

Signature
[SURETY]

By
Title
Address

Phone No.

Signature
All signatures must be notarized.

Appropriate modifications shall be made to this form if the bond is being furnished for the performance of an act not provided for by agreement.

Corporations must affix corporate seal.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 959

PAYMENT BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has awarded to , as
Contractor, a contract for the work described as follows:

PROJECT: Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

AND WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract, to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics, materialmen and other persons, as provided by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Contractor and Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City in the sum of ,
Dollars ($ _____ ) this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if said Contractor, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, or subcontractors shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the Contractor and its subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, or any other amounts due to persons under any applicable project contract or law, with respect to such work and labor, then the Surety or Sureties herein will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void. In case suit is brought upon this bond, the said Surety will pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the plaintiff(s) and City in an amount to be fixed by the court.

This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181 as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

Further, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §§ 2845 and 2849.

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This bond shall remain in full force and effect for six full months after the period in which verified claims may be filed as provided for in Section 3184 of the California Civil Code.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this day of 20 .
[PRINCIPAL]
By
Title

Signature
[SURETY]

By
Title
Address

Phone No.

Signature
All signatures must be notarized.

Appropriate modifications shall be made to this form if the bond is being furnished for the performance of an act not provided for by agreement.

Corporations must affix corporate seal.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 959

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
The Contractor shall execute the following form as required by the California Labor Code, Sections 1860 and 1861:

I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of the Contract.

DATED:

CONTRACTOR
By
Signature

Title
ATTEST:

By
Signature

Title
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CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 959

INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION AND CONTRIBUTION
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Indemnitor hereby agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Gardena and its respective elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, volunteers, successors, and assigns (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, expenses, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith (collectively “Liabilities”), arising or claimed to arise, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, resulting from, or related to any act, failure to act, error, or omission of Indemnitor or any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers or their officers, agents, servants or employees, arising or claimed to arise, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, resulting from, or related to the above-referenced contract, agreement, license, or permit (the “Agreement”) or the performance or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant, or condition of the Agreement, including this indemnity provision. This indemnity provision is effective regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent active or passive negligence by Indemnitees and shall operate to fully indemnify Indemnitees against any such negligence. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which Indemnitees may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment against an Indemnitee shall be conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision. Indemnitor shall pay Indemnitees for any attorney fees and costs incurred in enforcing this indemnification provision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this instrument shall be construed to encompass (a) Indemnitees’ sole negligence or willful misconduct to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code 2782(a), or (b) the contracting public agency’s active negligence to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code 2782(b). This indemnity is effective without reference to the existence or applicability of any insurance coverages which may have been required under the Agreement or any additional insured endorsements which may extend to Indemnitees.

Indemnitor, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the Indemnitor regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent active or passive negligence by the Indemnitees. Accountants, attorneys, or other professionals employed by Indemnitor to defend Indemnitees shall be selected by Indemnitees.

In the event there is more than one person or entity named in the Agreement as an Indemnitor, then all obligations, liabilities, covenants and conditions under this instrument shall be joint and several. “Indemnitor”
Company/Contractor
Name & Title
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CONTRACT DOCUMENT
PROJECT NO. JN 959

INSURANCE

CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE (COI) SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR

1. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. Contractor shall not be authorized to commence Work under this Contract until it has obtained approved insurance. Before beginning Work hereunder, during the entire period of this Contract, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Contract as may be indicated below, Contractor must have and maintain in place not less than the insurance coverages required in this Section at his sole cost and expense. Contractor’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Contract. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Section and Contractor shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Contractor’s insurance may cover all subcontractors. The insurance requirements are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.

2. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUIREMENTS. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.

3. COVERAGES, LIMITS AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall maintain the types of coverages indicated below:

4. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than either one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence or two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate.

5. COMMERCIAL AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE. A policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, ed. 12/93, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The minimum auto insurance coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per accident.

6. WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE. A policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.

In accordance with the provisions of section 1860 of the California Labor Code, Contractor's attention is directed to the requirement that in accordance with the provisions of section 3700 of the California Labor Code, Contractor and every subcontractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation of his or her employees, or obtain a certificate of consent to self-insurance by the Director of Industrial Relations in accordance with the requirements of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code.

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In accordance with the provisions of section 1861 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall sign and file with the awarding body the following certification prior to performing any work on the Project:
"I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract."

7. POLICY REQUIREMENTS. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
(i) City and its appointed and elected officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be added as additional insured to the policy as respects liabilities arising out of the performance of any work done under the Contract. (ii) The insurer shall agree to provide City with thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, of any cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage.
(iii) For any claims with respect to the Project covered by this Contract, Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(iv) The policy shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of the company’s liability.

8. COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE. Contractor shall provide course of construction insurance covering for “all risks” of loss in the amount of the completed value of the Work. The City shall be named as a loss payee and the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City. This policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled until thirty (30) days written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to the City. Course of Construction Insurance may be provided for each separate Phase.

9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The procuring of required insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Contract. City shall notify Contractor in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Contractor does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Contractor shall be deemed in default hereunder.

10. DEDUCTIBLES. Any deductible or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Contractor); or Contractor shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses in the amount of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

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11. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE. Contractor shall furnish City with the required endorsements attached hereto. All documents are to be received and approved by City before Work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Contract, Contractor shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefore, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Contractor shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.

12. TERMINATION FOR LACK OF REQUIRED COVERAGE. If Contractor, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Contract, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Contractor’s expense and/or terminate this Contract. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any claim resulting from failure of either Contractor or any subcontractor to take out or maintain any insurance required by this Contract.

13. EQUIPMENT COVERAGE. Any policy or policies of insurance Contractor or his subcontractors elect to carry as insurance against loss or damage to construction equipment and tools or other personal property shall include a provision waiving the insurer’s right of subrogation against City.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Vermont Avenue Street Improvements
From Artesia Blvd. to Gardena Blvd.
(JN 959)
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 – GENERAL
1-1 GENERAL. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“Greenbook”) written and promulgated by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Southern California Districts of the Associated General Contractors of California shall be the Standard Specifications of the City. All work shall conform to the 2021 edition, including supplements of the Standard Specifications, the Special Provisions which supplement or modify the Standard Specifications, and the Standard Drawings as issued by the City (defined herein as “Agency”) available at the time bids are opened unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.

The above referenced Standard Specifications, Special Provisions and Standard Drawings are hereby made a part of the Contract Documents.

For the convenience of the Contractor, the section and subsection numbering system used in these Special Provisions corresponds to that used in the Standard Specifications. 1-2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS. Whenever in the Standard Specification the following terms are used, they shall be understood to mean and refer to the following:
(a) AGENCY The City of Gardena, a California municipal corporation. (b) BOARD The City Council of the City of Gardena
(c) CONTRACT Documents including but not limited to the proposal forms, DOCUMENTS Standard “Greenbook” Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Provisions, Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bonds, Insurance, Contract and all Addenda
setting forth any modifications of the documents.
(d) ENGINEER The City of Gardena Director of Public Works/City Engineer or his authorized representative.
(e) BIDDER An individual, co-partnership, association or corporation submitting a proposal for the work contemplated, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.
(f) LEGAL ADDRESS The legal address of the Contractor to be the address OF CONTRACTOR given on the Contractor’s bid and is hereby designated as the place to which all notices, letters or other
communications to the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered.
(g) LABORATORY An established laboratory approved and authorized by the Engineer for testing materials and work involved in the contract.

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1-7 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT.
1-7.1 General. The proposal shall be fully executed and submitted on the forms provided by the Agency and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked and addressed as directed in the “Notice Inviting Bids”.

If the proposal is made by an individual, it shall be signed and his or her full name and address shall be given; if it is made by a firm it shall be signed with co-partnership name by a general partner thereof, who shall also sign his or her known name, and the name and address of each member of such co-partnership shall be given; if made by a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be signed by its duly authorized officers and attested by the corporate seal.

Bidders are warned against making erasures or alterations of any kind on their Proposal.

Proposals which contain omissions, erasures, alterations, conditions or additions not called for may be rejected.

At the time the Contract is awarded by the Agency, the Contractor shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California to do the type of work contemplated in the Contract and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work required by this Contract. 1-7.2 Contract Bonds. The “Performance Bond” is equivalent to City’s “Faithful Performance Bond”.
1-7.3 Examination of Plans, Specifications and Project Site. Bidders shall read the specifications, review the drawings and examine the existing facilities to fully understand the project in order to plan for the improvements as shown in the contract, including local condition, uncertainty of weather and all other contingencies.

Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of the proposed work sites, and by such other means as they may choose as to actual conditions and requirements and as to the accuracy of the quantities stated in the Proposal forms. Information derived from the maps, plans, specifications, profiles, drawings, or from the Engineer/Architect of the record, shall not relieve the bidder of this responsibility, and the interpretation of the data disclosed by borings or other preliminary investigations is not guaranteed nor is any liability assumed by the Agency. 1-7.4 Interpretation of Drawings and Documents. If a prospective bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning or intent of any part of the Contract Documents including the Specifications, or discovers discrepancies in, or omissions from, the Specifications or Drawings, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for an interpretation or a correction thereof. Interpretations or corrections of the Contract Documents including the Specifications and Drawings, shall be made only by addendum duly issued by the Engineer, and a copy of such addendum will be sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered to each person receiving a set of the Contract Documents whose address is known to the Engineer and such addendum shall be considered a part of and incorporated in the Contract Documents. 1-7.5 Award of Contract. After the Proposals have been publicly opened and read aloud, they will be checked for accuracy and compliance with all provisions as specified herein.

The Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective bids received.

Bids subsequently shown to be mathematically unbalanced would be rejected as GP-3
nonresponsive.

A mathematically unbalanced bid is one containing lump sum or unit bid items which do not reflect reasonable actual costs plus a reasonable proportionate share of the bidder’s anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other indirect costs, which he/she anticipates for the performance of the items in question.
“A bid is mathematically unbalanced if the bid is structured on the basis of nominal prices for some work and inflated prices for other work; that is, each element of the bid must carry its proportionate share of the total cost of the work plus profits.” “A bid is materially unbalanced if there is a reasonable doubt that award to the bidder submitting the mathematically unbalanced bid will result in the lowest ultimate cost to the Government.

Consequently, a materially unbalanced bid may not be accepted.” Award of the Contract, if it be awarded, will ordinarily be made by the Agency within 30 days after opening of the bids. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

In selecting the lowest responsive responsible bidder, consideration will be given to the general competency of the bidder for the performance of the work covered by the proposal. To receive favorable consideration, a bidder may be required to present evidence that he has successfully performed similar work of comparable magnitude or submit other evidence satisfactory to the Agency that he or his associates are competent to manage the proposed undertaking and to carry it forward to a successful conclusion. Professional integrity and honesty of purpose shall be essential requirements. A showing of adequate financial resources may be required but will not alone determine whether a bidder is competent to undertake the proposed work.

Only manufacturers or contractors of established reputation, or their duly authorized dealers or agency, having proper facilities for the manufacture of the materials or equipment and for servicing same, or for proper execution of the work called for in the contract, will be considered in making the award.
1-7.6 Execution of Contract. A bidder whose proposal is accepted shall properly sign a written contract with the Agency on the form attached hereto and return said contract together with good and approved bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the mailing of a notice from the Agency to the bidder, according to the address given by him, of acceptance of his proposal.

Contract bonds and certificates of insurance, if required, shall be filed in all instances before delivering any equipment, materials, or performing any work under the contract; also before any purchase order shall be issued. An executed Power of Attorney form shall be submitted with all contract bonds herein specified.

If a bidder whose proposal is accepted fails or refuses to enter into a contract as herein provided, or to conform to any stipulated requirement in connection therewith, the money represented by his check or bidder’s bond shall be refunded less the difference between the low bid and the bid of the bidder with whom the Agency enters into an agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Code Section 20174. At the discretion of the Agency, an award may be made to the bidder whose proposal is next most acceptable to the Agency, and such bidder and his surety shall fulfill every stipulation embraced herein as if he were the party to whom the first award was made.

A corporation to which an award is made may be required before the contract is finally signed to furnish evidence of its corporate existence, of its right to do business in California and of the authority of the officer signing the contract and bonds for the corporation to so sign.

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1-7.7 Return of Proposal and Guarantee. The check or bond of a bidder to whom the contract has been awarded will be returned to him after all of the acts, for the performance of which said security is required, have been fully performed. The checks or bid bonds of the second and third lowest bidders will be returned when the bidder to whom the contract has been awarded has properly executed all of the required Contract Documents. Check or bid bonds of other bidders will be returned when their proposals are rejected or in any event at the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of opening bids.
1-7.8 Precedence of Contract Documents. The order of precedence of contract document shall be:

FIRST Requirements of law, including the Code and Ordinances of the City of Gardena.

SECOND Permits from other agencies as may be required by law.

THIRD Permits from City of Gardena Departments as may be required by law or ordinance.

FOURTH The Contract.

FIFTH The Bid Proposal.

SIXTH Addenda.

SEVENTH Notice Inviting Bids.

EIGHTH Instructions to Bidders.

NINTH Technical Provisions.

TENTH Plans.

ELEVENTH General Provisions of the Standard Specifications.

TWELFTH Standard Plans.

THIRTEENTH Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (current edition).

FOURTEENTH Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.

FIFTEENTH Reference Specifications.

Change orders, supplemental agreements and approved revisions to Plans and Specifications will take precedence over documents listed above, except those listed as FIRST, SECOND and THIRD. Detailed plans shall have precedence over general plans.

SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF THE WORK
2-2 PERMITS. The Contractor will obtain, at no cost to the Agency, all permits necessary to perform the work on streets, highways, railways or other rights-of-ways. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all costs incurred for permits necessitated by its operations such as, but not GP-5
limited to those permits required for night work, overload, blasting and demolition. For private contracts, the Contractor shall obtain all permits incidental to the work or made necessary by its operations, and pay all costs incurred by the permit requirements.

The Contractor and each subcontractor employed upon the work must have or obtain a valid City of Gardena Business License in accordance with the provisions of the Gardena Municipal Code.

The Contractor’s attention is directed to the permit required for work within Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way. This work includes milling, overlay, and restriping of the pavement within the railroad right-of-way as depicted on the Plans. The contractor shall coordinate with UPRR for this permit and adhere to all UPRR permit requirements. All costs associated with conforming to all requirements of the UPRR permit shall be included in the various items of work and no further compensation shall be allowed.

Secure all permits from all adjacent agency including City of Los Angeles as necessitated by the temporary traffic control plan and project plans.

2.10 DISPUTED WORK.

2.10.1 Retention of Imperfect Work. If any portion of the work done or materials furnished under the contract proves defective or not in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings, and if the imperfection in the same is not of sufficient magnitude or importance to make the work dangerous or undesirable, or if the removal of such work is impracticable or will create conditions which are dangerous or undesirable in the opinion of the Engineer, the Engineer shall have the right and authority to retain the work instead of requiring it to be removed and reconstructed, but he shall make deductions therefor in the payment of the contract item due Contractor as may be just and reasonable. 2-11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
2-11.1 Requests for Contract Adjustments and Relief. If either Contractor or the Agency believes that it is entitled to relief against the other for any event arising out of or related to the work or Project, such party shall provide written notice to the other party of the basis for its claim for relief. Such notice shall, if possible, be made prior to incurring any cost or expense and in accordance with any specific notice requirements contained in the applicable sections of this Contract.

In the absence of any specific notice requirement, written notice shall be given within a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) days, after the occurrence giving rise to the claim for relief or after the claiming party reasonably should have recognized the event or condition giving rise to the request, whichever is later. Such notice shall include sufficient information to advise the other party of the circumstances giving rise to the claim for relief, the specific contractual adjustment or relief requested and the basis of such request. 2-11.2 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution. The parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Contractor and the Agency each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the work under the Contract.

Contractor and the Agency will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Contractor’s Representative and the Engineer.

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If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through the Contractor’s Representative and the Engineer, Contractor’s Chief Executive Officer or similar senior representative and the Gardena City Manager, or designee, upon the request of the other party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than twenty (20) days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meeting between the parties’ senior representatives, the parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement.

If, after meeting, the senior representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both parties, the parties may submit the dispute to binding or non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in any manner and by any person or mediation association mutually acceptable to the parties. 2-11.3 Arbitration. Any claims, disputes or controversies between the parties arising out of or relating to the Contract, or the breach thereof, which have not been resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 9-4.2 above may be decided by binding or non-binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in any manner and by any person or arbitration association mutually acceptable to the parties.
2-11.4 Claims Disputes. Any claims of Contractor, as “claims” are defined in California Public Contract Code Section 9204 shall be processed in accordance with that section. Section 9204 provides in relevant part that upon receiving a claim from a contractor, together with reasonable documentation to support the claim, a contracting public entity shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days [except as otherwise provided in Section 9204], shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed.

Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails to issue a written statement, Section 9-4.3 shall apply. If the contractor disputes the public entity’s written response, or if the public entity fails to respond to a claim within the time prescribed, the contractor may demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute.

Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed.

Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim of the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the public entity and the contractor sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity and contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.

If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to other applicable procedures.
2-13 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (“RECORD” DRAWINGS). At all times, the GP-7
Contractor shall maintain at the project a “Record” set of Drawings and Specifications to include all executed addenda, change orders, and field orders.

Prior to each progress payment the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer, a set of contract drawings with all applicable “as constructed” notes placed/recorded thereon. Failure to provide “as constructed” plans will cause progress payment to be withheld until information is provided to City.

After completion of the work and before final payment, the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer a complete set of contract drawings with all applicable “as constructed” noted placed/record thereon. The final form and detail of these as constructed plans are subject to the acceptance of the Engineer.
2-14 MARKING REMOVAL. All markings placed by the Contractor, City, and Underground Service Alert (USA) during construction shall be removed at the completion of the work. These markings shall include, but not limited to, paint, stakes, and metal tags.

All cost associated with removal of markings shall be included in the bid prices for the applicable bid items. Failure of the Contractor to remove these markings shall be cause for the City to do the work and withhold the costs from the Contractor’s final payment.

SECTION 3 – CONTROL OF THE WORK
3-5 INSPECTION. Inspection shall be made once a day for areas ready for inspection. Areas or items that fail inspection or that are not ready for inspection shall be rescheduled by the contractor.

Inspection of the work shall not relieve the contractor of the obligation to fulfill all conditions and requirements of the contract.
3-6 THE CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENATIVE. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with the name, address and cell/ business/home telephone numbers of the person responsible for the maintenance of barricades, traffic control signs, lights and other safety devices. 3-10 SURVEYING.
3-10.3 Line and Grade. Unless otherwise provided in the Technical Provisions, establishing lines and grades for construction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, with the following provisions:

All work under this contract shall be built in accordance with the lines and grades shown on the plans. Field survey for establishing these, and for the control of construction, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All such surveys, including construction staking, shall be performed on all items ordinarily requiring grade and alignment, at intervals normally accepted by the agencies and trade involved.

The Contractor shall provide a copy of the office calculations and grade sheets to the Agency’s Inspector. The Contractor shall be responsible for any error in the finished work, and shall notify the Engineer within 24 hours of any discrepancies or design errors discovered during staking.

Unless a separate bid item is provided, the payment for surveying, construction staking, professional services, office calculations, furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing all work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

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3-10.4 Payment.

Full compensation for CONSTRUCTION SURVEY shall be included in the Contract Unit Lump Sum Price and shall include, but not to be limited to, construction staking, location and/or relocation of conflicting utilities, professional office services and field calculation, and furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals for doing all work involved. No additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.
3-12 WORK SITE MAINTENANCE.
3-12.1 General. The Contractor shall keep the work site clean and free from rubbish and debris.

The Contractor shall abate dust nuisance by cleaning, sweeping and sprinkling with water in keeping with the AQMD and NPDES requirements. Debris, soil or other matter shall not be washed into storm drains but shall be collected and disposed of in a legal, responsible manner.

The construction area shall be cleaned with a power sweeper at the end of every workday and when deemed necessary by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall maintain drainage within and through the work areas. Earth dams will not be permitted in paved areas. Use temporary sandbags to control the site perimeter. At the completion of the project sandbags shall become the property of the City of Gardena and shall be remain in place.

The Contractor shall not spill on haul routes. Any such spillage shall be removed immediately and the area cleaned.

Stockpiling of construction materials or debris on City right-of-way shall be in accordance with the NPDES permit and shall be approved by the inspector. At the completion of work, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all work areas.
3-12.2 Air Pollution and Surface Maintenance Control. The Contractor shall obtain a construction water meter from Golden State Water including required deposit and fees. The Contractor shall pay for the water used, at the current water rates. All arrangements for construction water shall be made by contractor with Golden State Water at Contractor expense. 3-12.4. Storage of Equipment and Material.
3-12.4.1 General. All costs associated with the disposal of all excavated or demolition materials, including any gate fees, shall be paid by the Contractor. These costs shall be included in the bid price for the applicable bid items.

Prior to any excavated or demolition material being removed from the construction site the Contractor shall notify the City as to the hauling route and destination for disposal. If the location for disposal is other than a county landfill then the Contractor shall provide the City with written permission and release of liability for the City from the owner of the property where the material will be deposited.

The City has an exclusive agreement with Waste Resources, Inc. and no other firm may provide bulk trash bins in the event the work requires this service. 3-12.4.2 Storage in Public Streets. Construction equipment shall not be stored at the construction site, any public street or publicly owned facilities without approval of the City.

Contractor shall store equipment at a contractor’s rental yard.

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Contractor is subject to a County gate fee based on tonnage. 3-12.5.4 Protection and Restoration of Existing Improvements. Any facilities, structures, water lines, landscaping, surfaces, signs, pavement markings, painted curbs, house numbers, etc., which are damaged during construction shall be restored to the satisfaction of the City. Damaged water lines shall be repaired immediately at no additional cost to the city. 3-12.5.5 Access to Private Property. The Contractor shall be aware that business and residential access must be maintained at all times. The Contractor shall schedule operations to minimize interference with access to private property.

The main access way to any business or home shall not be completely blocked for more than one four-hour period a day except blockage shall be limited to one twenty-four (24) hour period when concrete is poured.

Temporary access ways shall be provided from the street to the main access way of all businesses and homes by use of traffic rated steel plates or any other method approved by the city.

Payment for this item shall be included in the applicable contract work item. 3-13 COMPLETION, ACEPTANCE, AND WARRANTY.
3-13.3 Warranty. In addition to the guarantees as required in Section 1-7.2 and 3-13.3 of the Standard Specifications, the Faithful Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after acceptance of the work by the Agency to insure that defects, which may appear within said period, will be repaired, replaced, or corrected by the Contractor, at his own cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the Engineer within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof by the Agency.

SECTION 4 – CONTROL OF MATERIAL
4-1 GENERAL.
4-1.1 Warranty of Title. No materials, supplies or equipment for the work under this Contract shall be purchased subject to any chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by which an interest therein or any part thereof is retained by the seller or supplier.

The Contractor warrants clear and good title to all materials, supplies and equipment installed and incorporated in the work, and agrees upon completion of all work to deliver the premises, together with all improvements and appurtenances constructed or placed thereon by him to the Agency free from any claims, liens, encumbrances or charges, and further agrees that neither he nor any person, firm or corporation furnishing any material or labor for work covered by the Contract shall have any right to a lien upon the premises or any improvement or appurtenance thereon; provided, that this shall not preclude the Contractor from installing metering devices or other equipment of utility companies the title of which is commonly retained by the utility company. Nothing contained in this section, however, shall defeat or impair the right of such persons furnishing materials or labor under any bond given by the Contractor for their protection, or any right under any law permitting such persons to look to funds due the Contractor, which are in the hands of the Agency.

The provisions of this section shall be inserted in all subcontractor’s and material contracts, and notice of its provisions shall be given to all persons furnishing materials for the work when no formal contract is entered into regarding such materials.

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SECTION 5 – LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES
5-4 INSURANCE. In lieu of Section 5-4 of the Standard Specifications, refer to the City Contract Documents Section, CD-10, for detail requirements. 5-5 ANTITRUST CLAIMS. By entry into this Contract, Contractor hereby acknowledges the terms of Section 7103.5 of the Public Contract Code and hereby offers and agrees to assign to the Agency all rights, title and interest in all causes of action it may have as outlined above. 5-7 SAFETY.
5-7.4 Hazardous Substances. As required by Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify the Agency of: (1) any material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by the Agency; and (3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, the Agency shall promptly investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate. In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall proceed with all work to be performed under the Contract but shall retain all rights provided by the Contract and by law for making protests and resolving the dispute. 5-7.4.1Edison Energized Conductors. Contractor hereby promises and agrees that in the performance of the work specified in this Contract, it will employ and utilized only qualified persons, as hereinafter defined, to work in proximity to Edison’s secondary, primary and transmission facilities. The term “qualified person” is defined in Title 8, California Administrative Code, Section 2700, as follows:
“Qualified Person: A person who by reason of experience or instruction is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved.” Contractor further promises and agrees that the provisions of this section shall be and are binding upon any subcontractor or subcontractors that may be retained by it, and that Contractor shall take such steps as are necessary to assure compliance by said subcontractor or subcontractors with the requirements of this section. 5-7.4.2 Emergency Provisions. Unusual conditions may arise on the work which will require that immediate and unusual provision be made to protect the public from danger or loss or damage to life and property, due directly or indirectly to the prosecution of the work, and it is part of the service required of the Contractor to make such provisions and to furnish such protection.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Agency, an emergency exists of which the Agency is aware and against which the Contractor has not taken sufficient precaution for the safety of the public or the protection of utilities or of adjacent structures or property which may be injured by the progress of construction; and whenever, in the opinion of the Agency, immediate action shall be considered necessary in order to protect public or private personnel or property interests, or prevent likely loss of human life or damage on account of the operations under the Contract, then in that event the Agency may provide suitable protection to said interests by causing such work to be done and material to be furnished, as in the opinion of the Agency may seem reasonable and necessary, all at the expense of the Contractor.

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SECTION 6 – PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
6-1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK
6-1.1 Construction Schedule. The Contractor’s proposed construction schedule shall be submitted to the Engineer within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the contract execution. The schedule shall be supported by written statements from each supplier of materials or equipment indicating that all orders have been placed and acknowledged and setting forth the dates that each item will be delivered.

The Contractor shall include in his bid all costs to perform the work under this contract in stages.

The Contractor shall begin and complete work in each stage prior to starting work in subsequent stages unless previous permission is obtained from the Engineer. The contractor shall stage the work to allow parking on the next adjacent streets. Restricting parking on multiple adjoining streets shall require approval of the engineer.
6-1.2 Commencement of the Work. City may establish a Notice to Proceed (NTP) date no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the contract execution. Prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed, the Engineer will schedule a preconstruction meeting with the Contractor to review the proposed construction schedule and delivery dates, arrange utility coordination, discuss construction methods and clarify inspection procedures.

The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the Contractor and subcontractors, or their representatives, shall be filed with the Public Works Manager and the County Sheriff’s Department or the City Police Department prior to beginning work.

The Contractor shall also notify the City of Gardena and the owners of all utilities and substructures within the Project area not less than 48 hours prior to starting construction. The following utility companies list of names and telephone numbers is intended for the convenience of the contractor and is not guaranteed to be complete or correct:

COMPANY CONTACT TELEPHONE NO.

AT&T - Long Distance Joseph Forkert
22311 Brookhurst St #203
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
714-963-7964
Chevron Pipeline Company Dave Zerler
2600 Homestead Pl
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
310-669-4014
970-260-8959
Crimson Pipeline LP Shenan Dean Lovrien
2459 Redondo Ave
Signal Hill, CA 90755
562-285-4107
Golden State Water
Company
Michael Carbajal
14835 S. Spring St
Gardena, CA 90248
310-660-0320
City of LA Felipe Rodriguez
4550 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-913-4723
City of Gardena - Public
Works Dept.

Jose Espinoza
1717 W. 162nd St.

Gardena, CA 90247
310-217-9568
Crimson Pipeline April Harvey
3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Ste 300
Long Beach, CA 90806
562-2852-4112
Crown Castle Jeff Foutz 724-416-2973
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Lumen Aliyah Skaro
1025 El Dorado Blvd.

Broomfield, CA 80021
Cindy Smith 6 Centerpointe Dr., Ste 500
La Palma, CA 90623
714-880-1687
Southern California Gas
Company - Distribution
[email protected] 213-231-3270
Southern California Edison Manuel Migueles
505 Maple Ave.

Torrance, CA 90503
310-720-6086
Spectrum Artura Fernandez
6357 Arizona Cir.

Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-750-9099
Verizon [email protected]
West Basin Municipal Water
District
Frank Fuchs
17140 S. Avalon Blvd, Ste 210
Carson, CA 90746
310-660-6255
The Contractor shall submit periodic Progress reports to the Engineer by the tenth day of each month. The report shall include an updated Construction Schedule. Any deviations from the original schedule shall be explained. Progress payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports.
6-1.3 Working Day. The Contractor’s working hours shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday except holidays. Deviation from normal working hours will not be allowed unless written permission has been duly obtained beforehand from the office of the City Engineer. The Contractor shall provide adequate light for proper prosecution of the work, for the safety of the workmen and the public, and for proper inspection.

If the Contractor works beyond the allowed working hours without prior written approval from the Engineer, the Contractor may be charged Five Hundred ($500) for each occurrence as required by the Engineer. The amount will be deducted from a progress payment or bond.

Contractor hereby acknowledges and shall be required to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1810 et seq. According to those sections, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work. Contractor shall pay to the Agency a penalty of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by Contractor, or by any Subcontractor, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day or forty (40) hours in any one (1) calendar week, except when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that worker.

In the event of either a requested or emergency deviation, inspection service fees will be charged against the Contractor. The service fees will be calculated at overtime rates including benefits, overhead and travel time. The service fees will be deducted from any amounts due to the Contractor.
6-1.4 Notice and Service Thereof. Any notice required or given by one party to the other under the contract shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by the party giving such notice or by a duly authorized representative of such party. Any such notice shall not be effective for any purpose whatever unless served in the following manner:

Notice shall be given to the Agency by personal delivery thereof to the City of Gardena Engineer or by depositing the same in the United States mail enclosed in a sealed envelope, registered GP-13
and with postage prepaid, addressed to:

Public Works Department
City of Gardena
1717 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Notice shall be given to the Contractor by personal delivery thereof to said Contractor or to his authorized representative at the site of the project, or by depositing the same in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to said Contractor at the address established for the conduct of the work under this Contract, postage prepaid and registered.

Notice shall be given to the Surety, or any other person, by personal delivery to said Surety or other person, or by depositing the same in the United States Mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to such Surety or persons at the address of said Surety or persons last communicated to the party giving the notice, postage prepaid and registered.

Notification of Property Owners and Tenants - The Contractor shall notify each property owner and/or tenant in the project area in writing five (5) working days prior to the start of construction.

If pedestrian or vehicular access to private property is to be blocked, the Contractor shall again notify each property owner and/or tenant in writing five (5) working days prior to construction activities. The Contractor shall provide additional notices when a lapse time occurs during each phase/segment work.

The written notice shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to being delivered.
6-2 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK.

6-2.1 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work. Until the formal acceptance of the work by the Agency, the Contractor shall have the charge and care thereof and shall, subject to the insurance protection furnished in accordance with the Section 1-7.6 and 5-4 hereof, bear the risk of accident, loss or damage to any part thereof by action of the elements or from any other cause, whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the work. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore and otherwise correct damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any of the above causes before its acceptance.

In case of suspension of work from any cause whatever, the Contractor shall be responsible for all materials and the proper temporary storage thereof. 6-3 TIME OF COMPLETION.
6-3.1 General. The contract time shall begin per the City’s written notification. Work must be completed within working days specified for the project. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the City 24 hours in advance of the actual commencement of work.

No work shall be undertaken during the City’s holiday closures. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine the City’s closure dates.
6-9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. The amount of liquidated damages is hereby amended to $2,000 for each consecutive calendar day.

SECTION 7 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
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7-1 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES FOR UNIT PRICE WORK.
7-1.2 Method of Measure. The quantities shown on the Bid Schedule are approximate only. The Contractor will be paid for the actual quantities of work based on approved field measurements as provided for in these Specifications. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any item or portion of work to be performed or materials furnished, or to delete any item, in accordance with the Specifications. Additional bid item work shall be completed within the total working days in these specifications. Additional working days maybe allowed with the approval of the engineer.
7-3 PAYMENT.
7-3.2 Partial and Final Payment. The closure date for periodic progress payments will be the twenty-fifth day of each month. Authorization to pay is commonly received on the tenth day of the following month. However, payments will be withheld pending receipt of any outstanding reports required by the Contract Documents.
7-3.3 Delivered Materials. The City will NOT honor or make any progress payments for materials ordered and delivered to the job site by the Contractor unless prior approval is obtained from the Engineer.
7-3.4 MOBILIZATION. Mobilization will be amended to Mobilization / Demobilization and shall not exceed 5% of the total overall bid for the project. Mobilization will be paid at 50% at the beginning of construction and the remaining Demobilization will be paid as a percentage of work completed for the various items of work.

Mobilization shall include preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site for the establishment of all facilities necessary for work on the project and for all other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on various Contract items on the project.

Demobilization shall include all work and operations necessary to perform final clean-up, moving personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals from the project site, removing all offices and other facilities that were necessary for work on the project, and all other work that must be performed or costs incurred prior to final acceptance of the work.

The Contractor shall promptly demobilize equipment no longer needed to perform the work.

All facilities (equipment, materials, etc.) required for Contractor’s use shall be furnished and maintained by the Contractor at the locations designated on the Contract Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. The City does not permit storage of Contractor facilities (equipment, materials, etc.) in street right of way during non-working hours.

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain adequate number of portable sanitary facilities throughout the project duration for use by their own personnel and Subcontractors.

The security of all materials and equipment in the Contractor storage area shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The City of Gardena is not liable for any theft or damage to materials or equipment in Contractor’s storage area.

Payment for MOBILIZATION (5% Max) shall be at the Contract Lump Sum price and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials to construct the work complete in place including but not limited to obtaining all applicable certifications necessary for specialty personnel and major equipment in conformance with Subsection 2-2, and all other applicable GP-15
permits; securing a storage yard to store all equipment and materials to be used on the job, disposal of waste materials, restoration of the site, etc. The storage yard may also be used as a temporary storage for excavated materials, and traffic control items. Costs for mobilization/ demobilization shall be included in the unit price bid for Mobilization, payment will be made based on percentage of project completion.
7-4.3 EXTRA WORK. When work is performed on a "time and materials" basis, the following percentages shall be added to the Contractor's cost and shall constitute the markup for all overhead and profits:
1) Labor ......................................................... 20 2) Materials ......................................................... 15 3) Equipment Rental ....................................................... 15 4) Other Items and Expenditures .................................... 15 To the sum of the costs and markups provided for in this section, 1 percent shall be added as compensation for bonding.

When all or any part of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established above shall be applied to the Subcontractor's actual cost of such work. A markup of 10 percent on the first $5,000 of the subcontracted portion of the extra work and a markup of 5 percent on work added in excess of $5,000 of the subcontracted portion of the extra work may be added by the Contractor.

SECTION 8 – FACILITIES FOR AGENCY PERSONNEL
8-2 FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES. The Contractor shall provide the class of field office indicated below:
□ Class "A" □ Class "B" □ Class "C"
In the event none of the boxes are marked above, no specific field office will be required, and the use therefor of any field office will be at the Contractor's discretion. The location of any field office shall be as provided on the plans, in these Specifications or as designated by the Engineer.

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TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
PREFACE: All work and materials shall conform to the "Standard Specification for Public Works Construction", 2021 edition, except as modified by the contract and these Technical Provisions.

Incidental Work - All work and materials required by the plans and specifications, and not specifically listed in the bid schedule items of work, shall be considered incidental and no additional payment shall be made therefore. Incidental items shall include, but not be limited to implementation of the water pollution control and Best Management Practices for the protection of storm drain structures; saw cutting; excavation and disposal of materials; and coordination of utilities.

PART 2 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SECTION 200 – ROCK MATERIALS
200-2. UNTREATED BASE MATERIAL
200-2.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish Certified Weight Tickets for material delivered to the job site and deliver it to the Engineer or his representative before the end of the working day.

The City may hire a qualified soils engineer to perform all tests. If the material furnished by the Contractor fails any tests, the Contractor shall remove said material and shall complete the construction of the base with material acceptable to the Engineer at no extra cost to the City.

Costs for base material shall be incidental and included in the bid item of work for which it is required, and no additional payment will be allowed therefore.

SECTION 201 – CONCRETE, MORTAR, AND RELATED MATERIALS
201-1 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE.
201-1.1.2 Concrete Specified by Class and Alternate Class. Concrete shall be 520-C-2500 for curb-gutter, curb ramps, and sidewalk . Curing compound shall be Type 2 (if required).

SECTION 203 – BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
203-6 ASPHALT CONCRETE.

Asphalt concrete shall be Type B-PG-64-10 for base courses. 203-11 ASPHALT RUBBER HOT MIX (ARHM).
203-11.3 Composition and Grading. Asphalt-Rubber shall be Class ARHM-GG-C, Standard Specifications Section 203-11 and Section 302-9.

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SECTION 214 – TRAFFIC STRIPING, CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS, AND

PAVEMENT MARKERS
Delete the entire Section 214 and replace with Section 81 and 84 of the latest edition of the Caltrans Standard Specifications and as modified by these Technical Provisions.

SECTION 84 - MARKINGS

84.2.03A General. Add the following:

Any and all new striping, pavement markings and legends shall be cat-tracked and approved by the Engineer prior to final installation. A minimum of three (3) working days’ notice must be provided to the Engineer for approval prior to final installation. The Engineer will inspect the cattracking within 2 working days and notify the Contractor of any needed corrections or adjustments.

Upon approval of the cat-tracking by the Engineer, the Contractor shall then complete the installation of all new striping, pavement markings and legends no later than 5 working days following the approval of cat-tracking.

APPLICATION
The Contractor shall install all traffic striping, pavement markings and curb paint on all streets no earlier than one (1) week and no longer than two (2) weeks after paving work is complete. All pavement striping, curb paint, markings, and legends on PCC surfaces shall be installed with (2) two coats of paint. All pavement striping, curb paint, markings, and legends on AC surfaces will receive thermoplastic application of striping, marking and legends. All pavement striping, curb paint, markings, and legends shall be coated with reflective beads meeting Caltrans requirements and shown on Caltrans approved materials listed.

All pavement striping, markings, legends and curb paint shall match the plans, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. PCC surfaces will receive paint application, while AC surfaces will receive thermoplastic. Any pavement striping, markings, and legends that do not match the plan shall be corrected by the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, no more than two (2) working days after receiving notification. All associated removals and installations, necessary to complete the work, shall be performed as outlined in these Technical Provisions per the lump sum price, and no separate compensation will be allowed therefore.

Existing thermoplastic and/or painted pavement striping, markings, and legends outside of the Work area shall be protected in place by the Contractor, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Contractor shall not proceed with the installation of any pavement striping, markings, and/or legends until after the Engineer has inspected and approved the required “cat-tracking”, and has authorized the Contractor to proceed with said work. After completion of layout, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, and allow for a minimum of two (2) business days after notification, for the Engineer to inspect the layout.

Contractor shall not proceed with the installation of striping, markings or legends until after the Engineer has inspected and approved the required layout, and has authorized the Contractor to proceed with said Work.
“Cat-track” marks shall be made in chalk and/or discreet marking paint only. “Striping” paint for the purpose of cat-tracking is prohibited.

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Reflective pavement markers shall be placed on a location as established by the applicable Caltrans striping detail noted on the approved striping Plan, which includes, but is not limited to temporary painted line, new striping or existing striping. There shall be one marker for each location. All work necessary to establish satisfactory locations for markers shall be performed by the Contractor. Markers shall be Retroreflective Abrasion Resistant Apex model 921 or 921AR or equivalent, as approved by the Engineer.

Paint material for all pavement striping, markings and legends shall conform to the provisions in Section 84, “Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings,” of the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard Specifications, latest edition, and these Technical Provisions.

Stencils used to paint pavement markings must conform to the latest Caltrans approved Stenciling Standards. Add to Subsection 84-1.04, “Protection from Damage,” of the Caltrans Standard Specifications, the following: Newly placed traffic stripes and pavement markings, which are damaged as a result of the construction work, and public vehicular and pedestrian traffic, shall be repainted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All associated removals and installations, necessary to complete the work, shall be performed as outlined in these Technical Provisions at the sole expense of the Contractor, and no separate compensation will be allowed therefore.

84.2.03C(1) General. Delete the third paragraph:

84.2.03C(3)(a) General [Eighth paragraph, remove the second sentence and add the following]:

The 2nd coat of paint shall be applied seven (7) calendar days following the application of the 1st coat.
84-2.04 PAYMENT Delete the entire section and replace with the following:

Payment for painting of striping, installation of thermoplastic striping, installation of markings and installation of raised pavement markers will be at the contract unit price per Lump Sum for TRAFFIC STRIPING AND SIGNING and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials to construct the work complete in place and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
84-9.01 General Add the following:

REMOVALS
Prior to placing pavement, the Contractor shall remove all existing conflicting pavement markings within the work limits.

Upon completion of street resurfacing the Contractor shall immediately install temporary pavement markers (slurry tabs).

Slurry tabs shall be maintained daily. Missing or damaged tabs shall be replaced each day of construction, prior to striping.

The Contractor shall furnish and install traffic delineation and markings using paint "Cat Tracking,” temporary marking tape, removable reflective tabs, or other approved media on the same working

day as existing stripes and legends are lost, including but not limited to stop bars, lane lines, and crosswalks to match new markings.

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PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE:
$500 for each day slurry tabs/cat-tracking are not maintained to the satisfaction of the City.

The Contractor shall remark any markings that are partially or completely covered, including but not limited to striping, stop bars, crosswalks, wording, and symbols. Legends shall include but not be limited to the following: STOP, STOP AHEAD, ONLY, ARROWS, SIGNAL AHEAD, SLOW SCHOOL XING, BIKE LANE, and BIKE PATH.

All work and materials shall conform to the requirements of the Caltrans Standard Specifications, latest edition, and the latest edition of the Caltrans Traffic Manual.

SECTION 215 – SIGNS AND MARKERS
Insert entire Section 82 of the latest edition of the Caltrans Standard Specifications.

SECTION 82 – SIGNS AND MARKERS
82-2 SIGN PANELS
82-2.02 MATERIALS
82-2.02A General Add the following:

Description - This work shall replace existing sign posts, install new posts, reinstall existing signs, and install new signs as shown per plan.

The Contractor shall replace damaged and/or faded traffic signs and install new signs per the minimum requirements of California MUTCD, latest edition and these specifications. The signing work under this Contract consists of the installation of traffic signs and posts, and all appurtenant work thereto necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvements, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.

Signing: Signing shall be in accordance with Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 56-2 and the California MUTCD, except as modified or supplemented herein. a) Post-mounted traffic signs shall be installed on “Unistrut” 2” galvanized square steel tubing with an anchor sleeve/breakaway base support, or approved equal.

b) Signs to be installed on existing street light poles shall be installed using ¾” stainless steel banding straps, buckles, brackets, bolt and washer.
c) All permanent signs shall be reflectorized using 3M high intensity grade sheeting for post mounted signs and 3M Diamond Grade sheeting for mast arm mounted non-illuminated street name signs. Sign material shall be 0.10-inch thick sheet aluminum, alloy 6061-T6 or alloy 5052- H36 or H38 and be manufactured in accordance with the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD), latest edition.
d) New signs shall be installed using new metal posts set at a minimum of 30-inch depth in a minimum 12-inch square PCC, except as specified otherwise.

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e) The length of the metal post shall be sufficient to extend from the top of the sign to 30- inches below the top of the concrete footing and provide a 7-foot clearance between the finished grade and the bottom of the sign. The depth of the concrete footings shall be sufficient to extend at least 6-inches below the bottom of the posts.
f) ¼ inch expansion paper shall be placed between the sign foundation and sidewalk where applicable.
g) Sign installations shall be in compliance with, and provide the minimum clearances required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Upon installation of a new sign post, the Contractor shall install new sign(s), reinstall existing sign(s), or relocate existing sign(s) as noted per plan.

Removal and disposal of old signs and signs posts shall be considered incidental, and no additional payment will be allowed.

Delete first sentence of third paragraph and add the following:

1. Phrase Property of the City of Gardena
82-3.02B Metal Posts Add the following:

Mounting for roadside sign shall be on Telspar, or approved equal, perforated metal posts. Posts shall be 14 gauge, 2.00” x 2.00”, 12 feet in length (or more for multiple signs) and mounted on break-away sleeves.
82-3.04 Payment Add the following:

Payment for installation of replacement signs will be included in the contract unit price per Lump Sum for TRAFFIC STRIPING AND SIGNING and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials to construct the work complete in place including removing and replacing the sign and sign post at W. 167th Street as shown on the plans.

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PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS
SECTION 300 - EARTHWORK
300-1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING.
300-1.1. General. The following items of work are included under CLEARING AND GRUBBING:

A. Provide clean topsoil and grading of parkways as directed by the Engineer to restore the parkway grades.

B. Replacement of damaged pipe curb drain, as well as the coring and/or reinstatement of pipe curb drains.

C. Protection of fences adjacent to and within the public right-of-way.

D. Relocation of existing signs and warning devices.

E. Painting new and repainting existing curb markings such as yellow, blue, white, green or red curb as indicated in the plans or in these Technical Provisions.

F. Protect existing private/public irrigation systems, and repair irrigation systems damaged during construction. See sprinkler/irrigation systems and landscaping repair section for additional clarification of contractor responsibility.

G. Protection of all existing improvements (public or private), unless shown to be removed/relocated/adjusted as part of the construction. The Contractor shall repair or replace these items if damaged with new materials equal to the original or better, as required by the Engineer.

H. Protection of all utilities, walls, fences, hedges, buildings, concrete slabs, planters, and other private or public improvements not specifically shown to be removed as part of the construction. The Contractor shall replace these items, if damaged, with new material equal to the original or better, as required by the Engineer. 300-2 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION
300-2.2.1 General All existing improvements, including those on private property, shall be protected in place. Any damage to and removal of these improvements shall be repaired and replaced by the Contractor at his expense.

All excavated material shall be immediately hauled away and disposed of outside the project limits. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages and claims that may arise as a result of this disposal.
300-12 EXCAVATION. Roadway excavation shall include sawcutting, excavating, removing, hauling, and disposing of all soil materials, existing asphaltic concrete pavement, PCC pavement, subgrade and similar appurtenances which are to be removed for construction of the street reconstruction as shown on the Plans. Earthwork, subgrade preparation and finishing TP-7
roadway shall confirm to the applicable requirements of Section 300 and 301 and other pertinent sections of the Standard Specifications for the various items involved. Payment for excavation shall be incidental and included in the appropriate unit price bid. 300-12.1 Asphalt Pavement Removal. The edges of asphalt pavement remaining in place shall be sawcut and shall have clean, solid vertical faces. The edges of asphalt pavement broken during construction shall be resawn and removed before surfacing material is placed at the expense of the Contractor.

All edges shall be parallel or perpendicular to curb faces except cuts around objects shall be on a curvilinear cut, a maximum 4 inches departure from the straight cut every 2 feet.

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer within 24 hours after performing the 2-inch deep cold mill on the street pavement as indicated on the Plans. The Engineer will identify and delineate areas with poor pavement condition where an additional 4 inches (4” AC Digout) of existing asphalt pavement is to be removed.

If the milling exposes existing PCC pavement, the contractor shall leave the PCC pavement in place. Existing cracks, joints, and spalls on the exposed PCC pavement shall be sealed per the requirements of Section 302-1.

Payment for asphalt pavement removal shall be included in the Contract Unit price per Ton for REMOVE AND REPLACE AC PAVEMENT (4” AC DIGOUTS) and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials including sawcutting, excavating, removing, hauling, and disposing of existing asphaltic concrete pavement to construct the work complete in place and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

Payment for asphalt pavement removal and crack sealing determined by the Engineer in the field shall be included in the Contract Unit price per Ton for REMOVE AND REPLACE AC PAVEMENT (4” AC DIGOUTS FIELD DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER) and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials including sawcutting, excavating, removing, hauling, and disposing of existing asphaltic concrete pavement to construct the work complete in place and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

SECTION 302 – ROADWAY SURFACING
302-1 CRACK SEALING AND PAVEMENT PREPARATION.

Existing pavement cracks, joints, spalls and cracks around utility patches, shall be sealed as follows:

Cracks, Joint Widths Required Sealing Method

1/4 " to 1/2 " Rout to 1/2" wide, 1/2 " deep
Fill with Sealant*
1/2" to 3/4" Fill with sealant*
Greater than 3/4" Fill with hot mix asphalt paving (F-AR4000) TP-8
* Use Type "D" joint sealant to seal P.C.C. to be overlaid with asphalt use Type "A" sealant (color to match existing P.C.C.) in P.C.C., which is not to be overlaid.

All loose material shall be removed from cracks and joints and an approved herbicide shall be applied prior to sealing.

Cracks shall be filled flush with the road surface. Excess material shall be removed.

Sealant shall be applied according to the manufacturer's specifications, which shall be furnished to the Engineer at the preconstruction job meeting.
302-5 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT.

This work shall include placing AC pavement at locations noted per plan and as directed by the Engineer. Exact locations shall be marked by the City and confirmed in the field. AC shall be compacted to 90% minimum for the bottom 4” lift, The work shall include applying paint binder (tack coat) to all vertical and horizontal surfaces to be joined by new pavement. 302-5.2 PAYMENT
Payment for placing asphalt pavement shall be included in the Contract Unit price per Ton for REMOVE AND REPLACE AC PAVEMENT (4” AC / DIGOUTS) and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials to construct the work complete in place including sawcut, removal, disposal, PCC pavement crack repair (where applicable), and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

Payment for placing asphalt pavement in areas determined by the Engineer in the field shall be included in the Contract Unit price per Ton for REMOVE AND REPLACE AC PAVEMENT (4” AC DIGOUTS FIELD DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER) and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials including sawcutting, excavating, removing, hauling, and disposing of existing asphaltic concrete pavement to construct the work complete in place and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
302-9 ASPHALT RUBBER HOT MIX (ARHM).
302-9.1 General. The Contractor shall establish designated asphalt truck routes and staging areas and shall communicate these routes and areas to truck drivers prior to the arrival at the job site. This plan must be approved by the Engineer five (5) days prior to paving.

CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL TRACKED ASPHALT MATERIALS FROM CONCRETE SURFACES AND RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS.
302-9.3 Distribution and Spreading. Feather join edges shall be made along straight lines by hand raking out all heavy aggregates prior to rolling to produce a smooth uniform surface.

Compacted edge along gutter lip shall be 3/8 inch in height.

BOTTOM DUMPING OF ASPHALT PAVING SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED.
302-9.5 Joints. JOINTS SHALL NOT BE ALLLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE ENGINEER. JOINTS PLACED WITHOUT APPROVAL SHALL BE REMOVED AT THE SOLE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR.

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302-9.7 Rock Dust Blotter. Rock dust blotter shall be provided and uniformly applied using a mechanical spreader at a rate of approximately 1.65 kilogram per square meter. 302-9.8 Measurement and Payment.

Payment for CONSTRUCT ASPHALT RUBBER HOT MIX PAVEMENT – 2” shall be per Contract Unit Price per Ton and shall be per thickness shown on the plans, based upon certified weigh master tickets. The unit price shall include all surface preparation, trackless tack coat, rock dust blotter, labor, tools, equipment, materials and incidentals to complete the work. No additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
302-15 ASPHALT TRACKING PAVEMENT AND MITIGATION. The purpose of this section is to address any tracking related problems caused by the Contractor. The City requires that all streets adjacent to the project remain track free during and after construction. Contractor shall prevent and mitigate asphalt tracking on all adjacent surfaces. The use of water or any other methods approved by the Engineer may be utilized. If tracking is present at the end of the work day, the Contractor shall use steam cleaning and a vacuum truck to remove tracking from all affected areas to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

SECTION 303 – CONCRETE AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
303-5 CONCRETE CURBS, WALK, GUTTERS, CROSS GUTTERS, ALLEY INTERSECTIONS, ACCESS RAMPS, AND DRIVEWAYS.
303-5.5.3 Walk. The Contractor shall regrade the area at the back of sidewalk where the new sidewalk is constructed at a different grade than existing sidewalk. The graded area shall have a maximum slope of 3:1 and 2% in City parkways. Fill material, if required, for this grading shall be furnished by the Contractor. All landscaping and irrigation in the graded area shall be repaired in accordance with Section 10-8 of these Technical Provisions.

All existing asphalt concrete ramping adjacent to the new sidewalk shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor.
303-5.5.5 Alley Intersections, Access Ramps, and Driveways. The Contractor shall verify, with a “smart level”, that maximum ramp and sidewalk grades do not exceed maximum grades indicated on the project plans, when marking the required saw cut removal limits and when setting the concrete forms, prior to pouring any curb access ramp locations. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to supervise and utilize the proper experienced personnel to ensure that the proper saw cut limits are established for all access ramp locations and the Engineer shall not be responsible to direct the Contractor’s crews or otherwise serve in this management capacity. The Engineer shall be present to verify the concrete forms, prior to the Contractor pouring any PCC construction improvements for the curb access ramp.

The Contractor shall be responsible to layout the proposed access ramp to comply with the maximum grades indicated on the project plans. Limits of the new access ramp shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineer prior to saw cutting. Typical construction tolerances to construct the new access ramp shall not apply and maximum grades indicated on the project plans shall not be TP-10
exceeded. The Contractor shall be responsible to remove and reconstruct access ramps at his own cost if ramps are deemed non-compliant with the project plans and these Technical Provisions.

Where the type of access ramp includes a retaining curb at the back of access ramp to make up for a difference in elevation between the existing grade and access ramp grade, the construction of said retaining curb shall be considered as part of the access ramp work.

The access ramp construction work shall include all related adjustments of pull boxes, pull box covers, and protection of traffic signal poles and signs that fall within the proposed access ramp construction limits.

Special Note To Contractor:

Prior to constructing a curb ramp where physical site constraints do not allow the access ramp construction to fully meet the requirements/standard plans as indicated on the project plans, the Contractor shall so notify the Engineer for direction in advance of construction.

Detectable Warning Surface. Curb ramp detectable warning surface shall consist of raised truncated domes constructed or installed on curb ramps in conformance with Caltrans Standard Nos. A88A and A88B and these Technical Provisions. The detectable warning surface shall be cast in place tactile tiles manufactured by Armor-Tile or approved equal. The color of the detectable warning surface shall be yellow conforming to Federal Color No. 33538.

The finished surfaces of the detectable warning surface shall be free from blemishes.

Submittals
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's literature describing products, installation procedures and routine maintenance.

B. Samples for Verification Purposes: Submit two (2) tile samples minimum 6" x 8" of the kind proposed for use.

C. Shop drawings are required for products specified showing fabrication details; composite structural system; plans of tile placement including joints, and material to be used as well as outlining installation materials and procedure.

D. Material Test Reports: Submit test reports from qualified independent testing laboratory indicating that materials proposed for use are in compliance with requirements and meet the properties indicated. All test reports shall be conducted on a cast-in-place tactile tile system as certified by a qualified independent testing laboratory.

E. Maintenance Instructions: Submit copies of manufacturer's specified maintenance practices for each type of tactile tile and accessory as required.

The manufacturer shall provide a written 5 year warranty for prefabricated detectable warning surfaces, guaranteeing replacement when there is defect in the dome shape, color fastness, sound on cane acoustic quality, resilience, or attachment. The warranty period shall begin upon acceptance of the contract.

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The bid item for retrofitting existing access ramp is for the access ramp that needs replacement of damaged detectable warning surface. Work shall consist of removing existing detectable warning surface, repairing adjacent damaged PCC, and installing new detectable warning surface. 303-5.9 Measurement and Payment.

Payment for REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT CURB AND GUTTER shall be per the Contract Unit Price per Linear Foot and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools and materials to remove and construct the work complete in place, including sawcutting, root pruning, complete removal of underlying subgrade and base, subgrade preparation and compaction, disposal, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

Payment for REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT CONCRETE SIDEWALK shall be per the Contract Unit Price per Square Foot and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools and materials to remove and construct the work complete in place, including sawcutting, removal and construction of PCC sidewalk all joints as shown in the standard plans and construction details, protection of existing trees, parkway restoration, sleeving of drainage outlets through curb, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

The unit bid price shall include all work necessary to complete the sidewalk reconstruction at each location including excavation.

Payment for REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT CONCRETE CURB RAMP shall be per the Contract Unit Price per Each and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools and materials to construct the work complete in place, including sawcutting, complete removal of underlying subgrade and base, subgrade preparation and compaction, disposal, installation of joints as shown in standard plans and construction details, furnishing and installing cast-in-place detectable warning surface, sidewalk between the ECR and BCR, landing, curb and gutter between the ECR and BCR, integral retaining curb, adjusting all affected pull boxes to finished grade where required (including the adjustment of conduit sweeps and conductors when conflicting), protection of existing trees, parkway restoration, sleeving of drainage outlets through curb, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

Payment for REMOVE AND REPLACE DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE shall be per the Contract Unit Price per Each and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools and materials to remove existing detectable warning surface and interfering portions of existing concrete curb ramp to install the work complete in place, including sawcutting, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

Payment for INSTALL CONCRETE CROSS GUTTER shall be per the Contract Unit Price per Square Foot and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools and materials to construct the work complete in place, including sawcutting, complete removal of underlying subgrade and base, subgrade preparation and compaction, disposal, installation of joints as shown in standard plans and construction details and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

SECTION 314 – TRAFFIC STRIPING, CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS,

AND PAVEMENT MARKERS
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314-1 GENERAL. Furnishing and installation of traffic markings shall include all work required to place raised pavement markers, thermoplastic material and curb paint. Legends and crosswalks shall consist of thermoplastic material with glass bead finish.

Striping work and materials shall conform to the provisions of the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation, latest edition, and the Traffic Manual of the State of California, Department of Transportation. Installation of traffic markings shall be completed within 5 working days of paving.
314-4 APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKING. 314-4.1 GENERAL. Each fire hydrant in the project area shall be marked by placing a doublesided raised pavement marker with reflective blue markings on each side. The marker and adhesive shall be equivalent to Caltrans pavement markers.

Place one marker 6 inches from street centerline toward hydrant on a line projected approximately perpendicular to curb. Place two markers if hydrant is on a corner, one on each street.

PART 4 – EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 401 - REMOVAL
401-3. CONCRETE AND MASONRY IMPROVEMENTS.
401-3.2 Concrete Curb, Walk, Bus Pad, Gutters, Cross Gutters, Curb Ramps, Driveway, and Alley Intersections.

Concrete sidewalk construction shall include removal and disposal of existing interfering structures, tree roots, objects, soil, etc. Contractor shall remove and replace any inadequate existing base material with compacted CMB.

Any damaged utility boxes, traffic signal pull boxes, etc., shall be replaced. All boxes shall be adjusted to grade and all costs for this work shall be incidental and included in this item of work.

Concrete curb and gutter construction shall include removal and disposal of existing interfering structures, objects, soil, etc.

Curb & gutter to be replaced shall be installed at the same location as the existing on a straight grade across the limits of the replacement.

Curb Ramp construction shall include removal and disposal of interfering structures, objects and soil. Ramp shall be 4" thick concrete over 6" thick C.A.B.

Included in this construction is the adjustment and protection of sweeps, conduits, pull boxes, utility access frames and covers to finished grade and protection of traffic detectors, stub-outs TP-13
and homeruns. Traffic detectors damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

At locations where street lighting or traffic signal poles encroach into the curb ramp to be installed, concrete pedestals shall be constructed between finished grade and pole bases.

Removal, disposal and construction of adjacent curb & gutter, spandrel, and cross gutter shall be included. Ramp shall be poured separately from curb and gutter (min. 24hrs after curb and gutter).

Spandrels and cross gutters construction shall include removal and disposal of interfering structures, objects and soil.

Concrete to be removed shall be sawcut to a minimum depth of 5 inches at score marks or as marked by the City. Sawed edges, broken or chipped during construction shall be resawn at the contractor's expense. Increase in concrete quantity due to resawing shall not be considered for payment. Upon concrete removal, the City Parks Superintendent shall be informed to check and approve all roots to be removed. If he determines the tree cannot be saved, removal and planting of a new tree shall be per unit cost.

All edges shall be parallel or perpendicular to curb faces except cuts around objects shall be on a curvilinear cut, a maximum of 4 inches departure from the straight cut within every 2 feet. The edges of Portland cement concrete remaining in place shall be sawcut and shall have clean, solid vertical faces.

The Contractor is responsible for inspecting each location prior to submitting a bid.

Remove and replace defective concrete work with new materials. Permission to patch any defective areas shall not be a waiver of the Engineer's right to require complete removal of defective work if patching does not restore quality and appearance of work.

The Contractor shall remove all debris and perform all cleanup work to the satisfaction of the Engineer within 3 working days after forms have been removed at any location.

The Contractor shall regrade the area at the back of curb/gutter where the new curb/gutter is constructed at a different grade than existing curb/gutter. The graded area shall have a maximum slope of 3:1 and 2% in city parkways. Fill material, if required, for this grading shall be furnished by the Contractor. All landscaping and irrigation in the graded area shall be repaired to match existing.

Concrete removed shall be replaced within five (5) days after removal. All restorations shall be completed a maximum of five (5) days after concrete placement (i.e. backfill, grading of dirt, asphalt repave etc.) One Hundred ($100) dollars per calendar day and location shall be charged to the Contractor for failure to comply with the above schedule as required by the Engineer.

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SECTION 402 – UTILITIES
402-1.1 GENERAL. Adjustment of utility access openings shall include all work required to set access frames and covers flush with pavement. Adjustment of utility access openings shall be incidental to the associated item of work, and no additional payment will be made, therefore. 402-2 PROTECTION. The Contractor shall provide coordination with all utility companies involved and shall provide protection from damage to their facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair or replacement to said facilities made necessary by its failure to provide required protection.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible to check all utility record maps, books, and/or other data in the possession of the CITY, other agencies, and/or all utility companies, and no allowance shall be made for any failure to have done so.

The Contractor shall utilize the services of “Underground Service Alert-Southern California” for utility locating in all public right-of-ways by calling 811 or 1-800-227-2600 at least 48 hours prior to any excavation.

Underground lines that are potentially hazardous such as oil company lines, natural gas mains, and electrical conduits will be carefully located by the owner as provided in the Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall take special precautions in determining the precise location and depth of these structures and coordinate work with the utility to ensure that they will not be damaged by its operations.
402-7 PAYMENT.

Payment for adjusting of utility valves and meters to grade will be at the contract unit price per Each for ADJUST UTILITY VALVES AND METERS TO GRADE and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials to construct the work complete in place. No additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

SECTION 403 – MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION
403-1 GENERAL. Adjustment of utility manhole frame and covers shall include all work required to set access frames and covers flush with pavement. Adjustment of utility manholes shall be paid at the unit price bid, and no additional payment will be made therefore. 403-5 PAYMENT.

Payment for adjusting of manhole frames & covers and sewer cleanouts to grade will be at the contract unit price per Each for ADJUST UTILITY MANHOLES AND CLEANOUTS TO GRADE and shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment and materials to construct the work complete in place. No additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

SECTION 404 – COLD MILLING
404-1 GENERAL. Payment for cold milling pavement shall be according to the square feet of surface approved for milling irrespective of the actual area milled, the depth of milling, the TP-15
number of passes required, or the pavement material milled. There will be no compensation for over milling.

The City has investigated the street section and determined that pavement section has variable depths of asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavement, however, any presence of pavement fabric, petromat or irregular material shall be included in the bid item price for "cold milling" and no extra payment shall be made.

Areas of distorted pavement shall also be cold milled to a smooth uniform surface.

COLD MILLED AREAS SHALL NOT REMAIN UNPAVED OVER MORE THAN ONE WEEKEND.

NOTE: ON LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS, COLD MILLED AREAS SHALL NOT REMAIN UNPAVED OVER MORE THAN ONE DAY; ALL COLD MILLED AREAS SHALL BE PAVED THE FOLLOWING DAY.
404-11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT.

Payment for MILL ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT – 2” shall be per the Contract Unit Price per Square Foot and shall include the cost for all sawcutting and/or cold milling, removal of asphalt concrete, compaction, unclassified excavation, haul away, and disposal to facilitate the construction of proposed improvements and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

PART 6 - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
SECTION 600 - ACCESS
600-1 GENERAL.
600-1.1 Public Convenience and Safety Access. The Contractor shall provide temporary “No Parking” and all other signs which are necessary for the safe and orderly conduct of vehicular traffic as directed by the Engineer and as specified herein. Contractor shall also provide an approval barricaded area in the parking lane for pedestrian traffic during such time as the parkway is unfit to be used for pedestrian traffic.

At such times as driveways are inaccessible due to the Contractor’s work, they shall be blocked by two (2) Class II barricades or one (1) Class II barricade and two (2) delineators. Driveways that are ramped or planked for temporary access shall be provided with a barricade or delineator at each side. The Contractor shall give 24-hour notice to affected property owners prior to blocking any driveway.

The Contractor shall provide access for refuse collection on the regularly scheduled days. He shall also facilitate or assist in the collection where such work is hampered by his operations. 600-1.2 Street Closures, Detours, and Barricades. The Contractor shall not close any street within the City of Gardena without first obtaining the approval of the Engineer. Barricading, traffic control and detour diagrams in connection with street closures shall be submitted by the contractor as required by the Engineer.

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The Contractor shall provide and install barricades, delineators, warning devices and construction signs in accordance with the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls or W.A.T.C.H. Handbook. During adverse weather or unusual traffic or working conditions additional traffic devices shall be placed as directed by the Engineer. All traffic signs and devices shall also conform to the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls or W.A.T.C.H.

Handbook.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain Type II barricades along excavation edges parallel to the flow of traffic at a maximum spacing of twenty-five feet. Type II barricades mounted with flashers shall be installed around work areas in parkways. Type II barricades shall have alternating reflective orange and reflective white stripes at an angle of 45 degrees. The strip width shall be in accordance with Table 5-1 “Barricade Characteristics” “Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones”.

During paving operations, barricades may be supplemented with minimum size eighteen-inch high traffic cones and delineators such that spacing between barricades and/or cones or delineators is no greater than twenty feet. Traffic cones and delineators used within State rightof-way shall be a minimum size of twenty-eight inches high. At all access points such as intersecting streets, alleys and driveways, barricades and/or cones shall be provided at five-foot intervals so as to prevent vehicular access to the paving area. Where access from an intersecting street is prohibited, a “Road Closed” sign shall be provided at the nearest prior intersection. “No Left Turn” signs shall be provided wherever required by the Engineer.

When one-way access from a side street or alley is permitted, barricades and cones shall be provided at five-foot intervals for a distance of fifty feet on either side of the centerline of the intersecting street, or alley.

Should the Contractor fail to furnish a sufficient number of traffic and/or pedestrian safety devices, the Agency will place such necessary items and the Contractor shall be liable to the Agency for providing such devices in accordance with the following provisions:

1. For placing of barricades: $5.00 per barricade for the first day or any part thereof and $2.00 per barricade, per day, for each day thereafter or any part thereof. For flashers: $2.50 per flasher for the first day or any part thereof and $1.00 per flasher, per day, for each day thereafter or any part thereof. For traffic cones:
$1.00 per cone for each day or any part thereof.

2. In the event that the services of the Agency are required between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M., during the normal week or at any time on Saturday, Sunday or a Agency holiday, there shall be an additional charge to the above set forth minimums of $188.00 for each service trip required.

Contractor shall relocate, preserve and maintain the visibility of all existing signs within the project limits which affect the flow of traffic, as directed by the Engineer. Any signs which are damaged or found to be missing during the course of construction shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense as directed by the Engineer. All other signs that interfere with the course of work and are not necessary for the safe flow of traffic will be removed and replaced by the Agency. Traffic control signs include Stop Signs, Speed Limit, Parking Restrictions and other regulatory signs.

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SECTION 601 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND

MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES
601-1 GENERAL. A minimum of two (2) lanes (one lane in each direction) shall be maintained at all times for a continuous flow of traffic, except as otherwise approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall provide two (2) Traffic Advisor Portable Changeable Message Signs, one week prior to the start of construction. The message text will include “VERMONT CONSTRUCTION ARTESIA TO 164TH” and start date. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing moving and programming the message signs during the entire duration of construction as directed by Engineer.

Lane closures shall be allowed between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. only. No traveled lane shall be closed overnight without prior City approval. Access to private property shall be maintained at all times.
"Temporary No Parking" signs shall be posted no more than 100 feet apart at least 72 hours prior to work. The signs shall be mounted on either 1” x 2” X 3’ high wood stakes, Type II barricades, or 39-inch high delineators. Signs shall not be posted on trees, traffic signal poles, utility poles, streetlights, or any other street furniture. Signs shall be professionally made of moisture-resistant, heavy duty cardboard or other approved material. "Temporary No Parking" signs shall be maintained by the contractor at all times and shall be approved by the Engineer prior to posting. Cover existing street signs as directed by the Engineer. "Temporary No Parking" signs shall be implemented for one week only (M-F) at a time. Signs shall be removed and reposted each week as needed and approved by the City.

DURING PAVING OPERATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND EQUIPMENT DESIGNATED TO PERFORM AND MAINTAIN TRAFFIC CONTROL ONLY. The Contractor shall furnish, place and maintain all temporary traffic control devices required for the safe and orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction. All Traffic control shall conform to the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls (California M.U.T.C.D.) or Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (W.A.T.C.H. Handbook).

If traffic control measures are not in conformance with these provisions, the project shall be stopped until conformance is attained to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

At locations where excavations are left open overnight, flashing barricades shall be placed along the excavation at a maximum spacing of 20 feet. A minimum of 3 flashing barricades shall be placed at any one excavation.

Temporary striping will be permitted only on base course and pavement to be overlaid.

Temporary pavement markings to be placed on new asphalt shall be spaced at 25 ft maximum and shall be removable without damage to the new overlay. Method of temporary markings shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at the preconstruction meeting.

The Contractor shall submit and obtain written approval of traffic control plans from the Engineer five (5) working days prior to implementing.

Temporary lane closures shall be allowed during working hours specified in these TP-18
Technical Provisions. Temporary lane closures maintained beyond the normal working hours may have a negative economic effect on the local residential, commercial/industrial business, and traveling public. Unless the Contractor secures prior written approval from the Engineer to maintain temporary lane closures beyond the working hours allowed, the Engineer may deduct a fee from a progress payment or bond for each temporary lane closure maintained beyond the allowed working hours. The fee will be accessed at a rate of Five Hundred ($500) per each travel lane per each thirty (30) minute interval, or fraction thereof as required by the Engineer. In no event will work be allowed past 5 p.m.
601-4.5 PAYMENT. Payment for TRAFFIC CONTROL shall be at the contract lump sum price for all the items specified above and includes, but not limited to, advisory signing, removal and relocation of existing signage, temporary lane markings, construction restriping and removal, warning signs, delineators, barricades, flagmen, safety equipment, maintenance of traffic control, resident and business notifications, all labor, materials, tools, incidentals, necessary, and preparation of traffic control plans. Progress payment for this item shall be based on the percentage of work under this item completed at the time of biling.

PART 7 – STREET LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS
SECTION 700 – MATERIALS
700-5 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MATERIALS.
700-5.4.3 Cabinets.

The Battery Backup Cabinet system is to be installed with a Type 332, a separate battery cabinet shall be furnished and installed to house the batteries. The inverter shall be mounted inside the cabinet, preferably at the top. The BBS cabinet shall be Caltrans Version - 4 shelves (54”x 26”x 12”). See Appendix D
The battery cabinet shall be mounted on a separate concrete pedestal a few feet from the signal cabinet at a location designated by the Engineer.

Payment for Install Battery Backup System shall be made at the contract lump sum price and shall include full compensation for installing the Battery Backup Systems in the traffic signal cabinets, and installing batteries, rack-mount inverter, connection for power, pedestal mounted cabinet to house batteries, and rack-mount swing shelves, including all labor, materials, appropriate connectors, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in installing Battery Backup System, complete in place, as shown on the plans and specified in the Standard Specifications, the Special Provisions and these Technical Provisions, and directed by the Engineer. No additional compensation shall be allowed. 700-5.8 Detectors.
700-5.8.2 Inductive Loop Detectors. Loop detector wire shall be Type 2 and loop detector lead-in cable shall be Type B per Section 86-1.02F of the State of California, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, and latest edition.

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700-5.9 Measurement and Payment.

Payment for reinstating traffic loops will be at the contract unit price per Each for REPLACE TYPE E LOOP DETECTORS and shall include full compensation for phasing, temporary traffic signals, removals, replacements, conduits, backfill and pavement restoration, labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to restore vehicle detection as described herein. No additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED FOR ADDITIONAL MOVE-INS REQUIRED TO CONFORM WITH PHASING SEQUENCING.

SECTION 701 – CONSTRUCTION
701-13 GENERAL WIRES, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.
701-13.2 Splices. All conductor splicing shall conform to Section 87 of the Standard Specifications of the State of California, latest edition. All detector loop wire and lead-in cable shall be soldered at every splice or connection.
701-17.7.2 Pedestrian Push Buttons. Install 3 wire accessible pedestrian signal (APS) on the traffic signal to replace existing push button system. Remove and replace existing push buttons with Type B, Polara Bulldog No. BDL3-B or approved equal, with stainless steel button, black body on a green frame. Existing sign on existing push button frame shall be salvaged for reuse on new push button frame. Provide turn on support and turn over all equipment removed from existing traffic signal to the Engineer.
701-17.7.3 Measurement and Payment
Payment for REPLACE (E) PED PUSH BUTTON WITH TOUCHLESS ACCESSIBLE and shall include full compensation for removals, replacements, wiring, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform the work complete in place and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.

END OF TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
APPENDIX A: CITY STANDARDS

APPENDIX B: STANDARD PLANS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION

APPENDIX C: CALTRANS STANDARDS

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2018STA ND ARDPLA NA 20A

NO SCALE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

AND TRAFFIC LINES

TYPICAL DETAILS

PAVEMENT MARKERS
A20A
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15 6" WHITE LINE6" YELLOW LINE
6" WHITE LINE
DETAIL 38C DELETED
DETAIL 40A DELETED
DETAIL 41A DELETED
6" TO 8"
3‡"-4„"
1‡"-4„"
1-26-18
6" YELLOW LINETYPE G ONE-WAY CLEAR RETROREFLECTIVE 2"
2"
2"

FOR RECESSED INSTALLATION

LANE LINE EXTENSIONS

THROUGH INTERSECTIONS

INTERSECTION LINE
TYPE G

MARKER DETAILS

RETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER

MARKERS

THROUGH INTERSECTIONS

CENTER LINE EXTENSIONS

DETAIL FOR RECESSED

THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

RECESSED THERMOPLASTIC NOTES
B.A.

ROADWAY SURFACEFINISHED ROADWAY SURFACE

FINISHED
DETAIL 38DETAIL 38ADETAIL 38BDETAIL 38C

CHANNELIZING LINE
DETAIL 39DETAIL 39A

BIKE LANE LINE

BIKE LANE
DETAIL 40DETAIL 41
DETAIL 40ADETAIL 41A

RECESS DETAIL FOR

RETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER

3.2.1. 24'-0" 24'-0"24'-0" 24'-0"
200'-0"
8'-0" 4'-0"
1'-0" 6'-0"
1'-0" 6'-0"
2"-2•"
2"-2•"
…
"
…
"-‹"
…
"-‹"
below the pavement surface.in recessed pavement shall be 0 to ˆ"The top of the thermoplastic installedpavement marking patterns.See typical traffic line details for …
"-ƒ"
4Œ"-4Ž" 4Œ"-4Ž"
A

SECTION A-A
PLAN

END OF RECESSMARKER AT EITHERRETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT

END OF RECESSMARKER AT EITHERRETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT
Min
1'-0"
Min
2'-0"
Min
2'-0"
5‰"±„"
Var
A

THROUGH TRAFFIC
8" WHITE LINE
8" WHITE LINE
8" WHITE LINE

THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
0 TO ˆ"

INTERSECTION
6" WHITE LINE
See Notes A and B.

See Notes 1 and 2.

Two-way traffic
(Type 2)

RETROREFLECTIVE FACE

TYPE C AND TYPE D TYPE G AND TYPE H

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TYPICAL DETAILS

AND TRAFFIC LINES

PAVEMENT MARKERS
LEGEND
RECESSED MARKER NOTES:
0 TO ‰", SEE NOTE 3
pavement surface.shall be 0 to ‰" below themarkers installed in recessesThe top of pavementnon-recessed installations.are not to be used forfor recessed installationspavement markers shownThe retroreflectiverequires a Type 2 recess.pavement markers. Detail 14Ato be used with recesseddetails for marker patternsSee typical traffic line B

SECTION B-B
PLAN
Var

END OF RECESSMARKER AT DOWNSTREAMRETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT

END OF RECESSMARKER AT DOWNSTREAMRETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT Min
1'-0"
Min
2'-0"
5‰"±„"
B B
One-way traffic
(Type 1)
0 TO ‰", SEE NOTE 3
…
"-ƒ" 1‡ "-4„ " 3‡"-4„"
TYPE C

TYPE C RED-CLEAR RETROREFLECTIVE

PLANS APPROVAL DATE

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
Dist COUNTY ROUTE

POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
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TOTAL
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OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

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NO SCALE
A20D
May 31, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PLANS APPROVAL DATE

REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER
Dist COUNTY ROUTE

POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT
SHEET
No.

TOTAL
SHEETS

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERS

OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED
COPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.

NOTES:

BASIC
1'-0" TO 2'-0"
6'-0"Min
Spacings not to exceed 2.5 times width of longitudinal line.

3.2.1. 1'-0" TO 5'-0"

CONTINENTAL
1'-0" TO 2'-0"
6'-0"Min
See Note 1

DIAGONAL
45^ 6
'-0"Min
1'-0" TO 2'-0"
1'-0" TO 2'-0"
1'-0" TO 2'-0"

TRIPLE FOUR
Min
2'-0"
2'-0"
4'-0"
4'-0"
4'-0"
See Note 1
LADDER
6'-0"Min
1'-0" TO 2'-0"
1'-0" TO 2'-0" 1'-0" TO 2'-0"
1'-0" TO 5'-0" SEE NOTE 2
1'-0" TO 5'-0" SEE NOTE 2

HIGHER VISIBILITY CROSSWALKS
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of each lane.Spaces between markings must be placed in wheel tracks schools must be yellow.All crosswalk markings must be white except those near 1-26-18
2018STA ND ARDPLA NA 24F

NO SCALE
A24F

CROSSWALKS

PAVEMENT MARKINGS
3-31-19
May 31, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY ROUTE

POST MILES

TOTAL PROJECT

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CIVIL
Dist
No.

THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ITS OFFICERSOR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FORCOPIES OF THIS PLAN SHEET.THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SCANNED

OFF-STREET

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
1-25
26-50
51-75
76-100
101-150151-200
201-300301-400401-500
501-1000
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 TABLE A
See Notes 2 and 6
9'-0" Min

SINGLE PARKING STALL
SIGN R7-8b
9'-0" Min 9'-0" Min

DOUBLE PARKING STALL
See Note 10
~
AREAUNOBSTRUCTED2'-0" Min
NOTE 3SEE
NOTE 3SEE
NOTE 9SEE

PARKING STALLREGULAR NON-ACCESSIBLE
NOTE 9SEE
LINE4" WHITE
Min
18'-0"
Min
18'-0"
BORDERSLINEBLUE4"
SEE NOTES 2 AND 13ISA PARKING SIGN, SEE NOTE 13

ISA PARKING SIGN,
(Parking lot or garage)
See Note 6

OFF-STREET PARKING SIGNS
18'
-0"
Min

DIAGONAL DOUBLE PARKING STALLS
4"
NOTE 3SEE
SEE NOTES 2 AND 12PARKING STALL,EACH VAN ACCESSIBLE8'-0" Min TO THE RIGHT OFACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS5'-0" Min BETWEEN REGULAR Min 9'-0"
Min 9'-0"
Min
18'
-0"
SEE NOTE 13ISA PARKING SIGN,
SEE NOTES 2 AND 13ISA PARKING SIGN,
SEE NOTE 7CURB RAMP,

IF NECESSARYRETAINING CURB

BACKGROUNDBLUE

BORDERWHITE

ISA MARKING
SEE NOTES 2, 11 AND 128'-0" Min FOR VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALL,5'-0" Min FOR REGULAR ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALL SIGN R99 (CA)
See Note 6
SIGN R99C (CA)
PLAQUE R99B (CA)
SIGN R100B (CA)
See Note 6
SIGN R99 (CA) with PLAQUE R99B (CA)

MAY BE RECLAIMED AT

TOWED VEHICLES

OR BY TELEPHONING
(Insert Address)
(Insert Telephone Number)

AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE

WILL BE TOWED AWAY

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ISSUED

DISTINGUISHING PLACARDS OR

SPACES NOT DISPLAYING

IN DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE

UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES PARKED
NOTE 8CENTERS, SEEAT 3'-0" MaxLINE DIAGONALS4" WHITE
SEE NOTE 83'-0" Max CENTERS,LINE DIAGONALS AT4" WHITE AT 3'-0" Max CENTERS, SEE NOTE 8 4" WHITE LINE DIAGONALS

RETAINING CURB IF NECESSARY

SIDEWALK
4" WHITE LINE

LINE BORDERS
SEE NOTE 9
4" BLUE

WHITE LINE
CURB

SIDEWALK
SEE NOTE 3
4" WHITE LINE
CURB RAMP, SEE NOTE 7

WHITE ISA

SIDEWALK

LINE BORDERS
4" BLUE
2 PERCENT OF TOTAL
20 PLUS 1 FOR EACH 100 OR
CURB

DETAIL A

SEE DETAIL AREAR LIMITS OF STALL,ISA MARKING AT

DETAIL AOF STALL, SEEAT REAR LIMITSISA MARKING DETAIL A

OF STALL, SEEAT REAR LIMITISA MARKING

DETAIL AOF STALL, SEEAT REAR LIMITISA MARKING
SEE NOTES 2 AND 13ISA PARKING SIGN,
AREAUNOBSTRUCTED2'-0" Min
NOTE 3SEE
FRACTION THEREOF OVER 1000

TOTAL NUMBER OF

PARKING FACILITY

PROVIDED IN

PARKING SPACES
SPACES

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
1001 AND OVER
ISA = International Symbol of Accessibility
NOTES:

LEGEND
See Standard Plan A24C
2'-0"
2'-0"
NOTE 3SEE
SEE NOTES 2 AND 12VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALL,8'-0" Min TO THE RIGHT OF EACHACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS5'-0" Min BETWEEN REGULAR CURB RAMP, SEE NOTE 7
2018STA ND ARDPLA NA 90A

NO SCALE
1-29-18
A90A

13.12.11.10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
with Plaque R99B (CA).Accessible Parking Only Sign shall be Sign R99C (CA) or Sign R99 (CA)forward into the parking space.be on the passenger side of the vehicle as the vehicle is goingand unloading access aisle shall be 8'-0" wide minimum, and shallWhere a van accessible parking space is provided, the loadingthe vehicle as the vehicle is going forward into the parking space.loading and unloading access aisle shall be on the passenger side ofWhere a single (non-van) accessible parking space is provided, thenumber of the local traffic law enforcement agency.where the towed vehicle may be reclaimed and the telephoneto and visible from each stall. The sign shall include the addressentrance to off-street parking facilities or immediately adjacentA R100B (CA) sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place at eachthe "NO PARKING" pavement marking.enforcement officials. See Standard Plan A90B for details ofthan 1'-0" high and located so that it is visible to trafficThe words "NO PARKING", shall be painted in white letters no lessvisible.aisles in areas where snow may cause white markings to not beBlue paint, instead of white may be used for marking accessibilityPlan A88A.Curb ramps shall conform to the details shown on Standard7'-0" above the surrounding surface.the bottom of the sign or plaque panel shall be a minimum ofWhere Plaque R99B (CA), Sign R99C (CA) or Sign R7-8b are installed,accessible parking stalls in each parking lot or garage.Table A shall be used to determine the required number ofnot exceeding 1.5% in all directions.Parking spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopessee the Standard Specifications.vehicles other than their own. For more parking bumper requirements,with disabilities are not compelled to wheel or walk behind parkedwidth of walkways. Parking stalls shall be so located that personsif required to prevent encroachment of vehicles over the requiredIn each parking stall, a curb or parking bumper shall be providedshall be mounted below the R99B (CA) plaque or the R99C (CA) sign.minimum width and shall be signed van accessible. The R7-8b signless than one, shall be served by an accessible aisle of 8'-0"One in every six accessible off-street parking stalls, but notpedestrian entrance of the parking facility.on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessiblenot serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be locatedparking to an accessible entrance. In parking facilities that dolocated on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacentAccessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be Lynn Mowry
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APPENDIX D: BBS CABINET

P.W.

F.D.

P.D. C.H.

N.C.C
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TITLE SHEET

TYPICAL SECTION
STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN - STA. 1+00 - 9+00
STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN - STA. 9+00 - 19+00
STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN - STA. 19+00 - 29+00
1 OF 10
2 OF 10
3 OF 10
4 OF 10
5 OF 10
SHEET # DESCRIPTION
DRAWING TITLE:
6 OF 10
7 OF 10 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN - STA. 1+00 - 9+00
8 OF 10 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN - STA. 9+00 - 19+00
9 OF 10 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN - STA. 19+00 - 29+00
10 OF 10 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN - STA. 29+00 - 36+28 STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN - STA. 29+00 - 36+28
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
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10'

EX SIDEWALK
40'
50'
STA 5+12 TO ARTESIA BLVD

CITY OF LA CITY OF GARDENA
NTS

VERMONT AVE
10'

EX SIDEWALK
40'
50'
164TH ST TO STA 5+12

CITY OF LA CITY OF GARDENA
NTS

VERMONT AVE
0' TO 39' 6.0' TO 7.4' 7.4' TO 21.7' 0' TO 18'

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
LEGEND
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
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W
W
W
W

G G G G G

W W W W
W
8'' W

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
LEGEND
8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S
W

G G G G G G G G G G G G G G

W W W W W W W W W W

W W W W

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606 P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

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EXP.

CIVIL
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16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606 P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

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EXP.

CIVIL
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS

VERMONT AVE

VERMONT AVE
W. 164TH ST
W. GARDENA
BLVD
W. 165TH PL
NO. 69244

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EXP.

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MARCO
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REGISTEREDPROF
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S IONAL ENGINEER
STATE
OF
CALIFORNIA EXP.

CIVIL 6/30/2024

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
LEGEND
8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W W
W
W
W
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S

G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G
W
W
W

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA
8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W

W W W W W W
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S

G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G

W W W W W W W W W W W
W

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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GISTEREDPROFES IONAL ENGINEER

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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GISTEREDPROFES IONAL ENGINEER

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024

STREET IMPROVEMENTS
W. 167TH ST
W. 168TH ST VERMONT AVE

VERMONT AVE
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024 NO. 69244 MARCO CANTA REGISTEREDPROFES IONAL ENGINEER STATE OF CALIFORNIA EXP. CIVIL 6/30/2024 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W

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8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S

G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G
CATV

CATV CATV CATV
W
W
W
SD
WWW
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S
E E

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
LEGEND
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W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W
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CATV
CATV
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W
CATV

CATV CATV
CATV
CATV
CATV
WWW
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CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024

STREET IMPROVEMENTS
W. 170TH ST VERMONT AVE

VERMONT AVE
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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EXP.

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S CATV CATV
SDWW
SD
SD SD
SD SD
SD SD
SD
SD
SD
SD
SD
SD
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S

CITY OF GARDENA

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
LEGEND
8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W 8'' W

W W W W W W W W W W W W
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S
SD
SD
SD
SD
8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S 8'' S

CITY OF GARDENA

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024

STREET IMPROVEMENTS
W. ARTESIA BLVD

VERMONT AVE

VERMONT AVE
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024 NO. 69244 MARCO CANTA REGISTEREDPROFES IONAL ENGINEER STATE OF CALIFORNIA EXP. CIVIL 6/30/2024

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA

STRIPING NOTES
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150Irvine, CA 92606
P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150Irvine, CA 92606
P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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CIVIL
6/30/2024

SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN

VERMONT AVE

VERMONT AVE
W. 164TH ST
W. GARDENA
BLVD
W. 165TH PL
NO. 69244

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXP.

CIVIL
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STRIPING NOTES

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF GARDENA
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606 P 949.753.8111 F 949.753.0775
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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EXP.

CIVIL
6/30/2024

SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN
W. 167TH ST
W. 168TH ST

VERMONT AVE

VERMONT AVE
NO. 69244

MARCOCANTA
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EXP.

CIVIL
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MARCO
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S IONAL ENGINEER
STATE
OF
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PROPOSAL FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

FOR THE VERMONT AVENUE FROM ARTESIA BOULEVARD TO
GARDENA BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JN959

APRIL 17, 2023
1130 W. Huntington Drive, Unit 12, Arcadia, CA 91007  TEL 626.821.3456  FAX 626.445.1461  www.saassociates.net April 18, 2023
City of Gardena
Department of Public Works
1717 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
Attention: Frank Sanchez, P.E.

Subject: Proposal for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Vermont Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard Street Improvement Project, JN959 Dear Mr. Sanchez:

In accordance with your Request for Proposal, we are pleased to submit our proposal for the above captioned projects.

SA Associates is a principal-owned firm, committed to engineering excellence and principal involvement. Project management and contract performance is personally directed by our principal who is a thoroughly experienced, licensed Professional Engineer with the State of California. We were selected by the City in 2019 to provide OnCall Construction Management Services for a three-year term. Our contract was extended for an additional two years through September 9, 2024.

To date we have provided construction management and/or inspection services for a construction cost of $138 million to cities, municipalities, and water districts in the Southern California area. We recently provided construction inspection services for the city of Lawndale for the Redondo Beach Boulevard Street Improvement Project. This project is similar to the City’s proposed project, and we are proposing the same Project Team.

Based on our experience, successful street projects require:
• A Committed Team: SA Associates’ senior management is known to provide first-hand involvement in project activities, maintaining proper responsiveness and coordination efforts throughout all project phases. It is our aim to provide your project with high quality engineering services. To assure this quality, we have staffed your project with professionals who understand the project and the local conditions, and have the requisite experience, skills and familiarity with public works projects policies, and procedures. • A Thorough Understanding of Site Conditions: Our staff understand the ins-and-outs of this project and this in-turn minimizes potential field discrepancies.
• Certifications and Licenses of Project Team
- Our Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Engineers are all Professional Engineers registered with the state of California.
- The inspector proposed for your project has worked with and is familiar with the “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (Greenbook), Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders, and preparation of encroachment permits.

We are also proposing on the Construction Management and Inspection Services for Local Streets Improvement 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023, Projects JN987, JN994, and JN514. If both projects proceed concurrently, and we are selected for both, the City would experience some cost savings.

City of Gardena
Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Vermont Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Gardena Boulevard Street Improvement Project, JN959
April 17, 2023

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