AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of July 23, 2024
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Department of Transportation for Freeway Maintenance Agreement on State Right of Way within Local Jurisdictional Limits RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Department of Transportation
DISCUSSION:
The City previously made and entered into an agreement with the Department of Transportation on March 9, 1981 to document the understanding between agencies regarding the jurisdictional limits between the City’s streets and roadways and the state highway.
The Freeway Maintenance Agreement updates and specifies the maintenance responsibilities of the City within the State’s right of way at the City’s expense. The City shall perform all maintenance, inspections, repair, replace or complete other improvements necessary to maintain the safety of the following state highway system facilities within the City’s jurisdictional limits: overcrossings (vehicular and non-vehicular), undercrossings (vehicular and non-vehicular), walls (retaining walls, columns, soundwalls), bicycle, pedestrian paths, lanes and trails, landscaped areas, street lightings and weed abatement.
This updated agreement is required before Caltrans can issue a construction permit to LA Metro to construct the auxiliary lanes on the I-405 freeway from Artesia Blvd to the I-105 freeway.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve the City’s infrastructure. Maintenance of the state highway system
facilities will positively impact and enhance the quality of life and project a positive image of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Freeway Maintenance Agreement