CONSENT CALENDAR City Council
July 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Boynton, City Manager
ORIGINATED BY: Mark Stowell, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Eric Villagracia, Project Manager
SUBJECT: NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND BURGESS AVENUE - APPROVAL
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES
BACKGROUND
The County of Los Angeles conducted a traffic engineering study at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Burgess Avenue. Based on the results of the study, the intersection meets the warrants for a new traffic signal.
FINDINGS
The project includes a new traffic signal, ADA accessible curb access ramps, loop detectors, signage, and traffic striping and legends. The County of Los Angeles is the Plans and specifications have been prepared by County of Los Angeles and are available for City Council review. The engineer's estimate for this project is $2,432,000.
A cooperative agreement is required between the County of Los Angeles and the City of La Mirada for the portion of the project located within the City of La Mirada. Once approved by the City, the agreement will be submitted to the County's Board of Supervisors for approval. The City of La Mirada will contribute 50 percent of the project cost using Prop C funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the new Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Imperial Highway and Burgess Avenue;
2. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND BURGESS AVENUE
This AGREEMENT, is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA MIRADA, a municipal corporation in the County of Los Angeles, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY:
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, CITY and COUNTY propose to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Burgess Avenue, which is jurisdictionally shared between CITY and the COUNTY;
WHEREAS, the work will consist of the engineering, design, and installation of a new traffic signal with video and radar detection, installation of traffic signal controller cabinet, installation of highway safety lighting, installation of vehicle detection loops, installation of underground electrical service, and all accompanying signal equipment, (which work is hereinafter referred to as TRAFFIC SIGNAL); and installation of signing and striping at the aforementioned intersections as well as continental crosswalks at the intersections (which is hereinafter referred to as SIGNING AND STRIPING); and widening a portion of the sidewalk; and reconstruction of existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps in accordance with Caltrans Revised Standard Plans (which is hereinafter referred to as ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS); and
WHEREAS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SIGNING AND STRIPING, and ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS together are referred to as PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, PROJECT is within the geographical boundaries of CITY and COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, PROJECT is of general interest to CITY and COUNTY; and WHEREAS, COUNTY is willing to perform or cause to be performed the PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING and FINAL DESIGN, construction inspection and engineering, materials testing, construction survey, solicitation of construction bid and award of construction contract, and construction contract administration for PROJECT; WHEREAS, the sum of COST OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL, COST OF SIGNING AND STRIPING, and the COST OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (as defined in paragraph 1) c., 1) d., and 1) e., of this AGREEMENT) is hereinafter referred to as COST OF PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, COST OF PROJECT is currently estimated to be Two Million Four Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,432,000.00); and HOA. 105975633.1 Page 1 of 11
WHEREAS, CITY (50 percent) AND COUNTY (50 percent) are each willing to finance their respective LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS, ; and
WHEREAS, CITY proposes to finance its LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS by depositing One Million two hundred sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,216,000.00) in cash funds to COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY is willing to accept the CITY'S deposit towards the CITY'S LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS; and
WHEREAS, such a proposal is authorized and provided for by the provisions of Section 23004, et seq., of the Government Code and Sections 1685 and 1803 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by CITY and COUNTY and of the promises herein contained, it is hereby agreed as follows:
(1) DEFINITIONS:
a. JURISDICTION as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall be defined as the area within the geographical boundary of the CITY and unincorporated COUNTY areas as mentioned in this AGREEMENT.
b. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING and FINAL DESIGN as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist of environmental findings and approvals/permits; design survey; soils report; traffic index and geometric investigation; preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates; right of way engineering and certification; utility engineering; and all other necessary work prior to advertising of PROJECT for construction bids.
c. COST OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist of all costs incurred in connection with the completion of the TRAFFIC SIGNAL including, without limitation, the COST OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
AND FINAL DESIGN, COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, and all other work necessary to complete TRAFFIC SIGNAL in accordance with the approved plans and shall include any and all currently effective percentages added to total salaries, wages, and equipment costs to cover overhead, administration, and depreciation in connection with any or all of the aforementioned items. d. COST OF SIGNING AND STRIPING as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist of all costs incurred in connection with the completion of the SIGNING AND STRIPING including, without limitation, the COST OF PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN, COST OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT, COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, and all other work necessary to complete SIGNING AND STRIPING in HOA. 105975633.1 Page 2 of 11
accordance with the approved plans and shall include any and all currently effective percentages added to total salaries, wages, and equipment costs to cover overhead, administration, and depreciation in connection with any or all of the aforementioned items.
e. COST OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS as referred to in this
AGREEMENT shall consist of all costs incurred in connection with completion of the ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS including, without limitation, the COST
OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN, COST OF
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION, and all other work necessary to construct ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS in accordance with approved plans and shall include any and all currently effective percentages added to total salaries wages and equipment costs to cover overhead, administration, and depreciation in connection with any and all aforementioned items.
f. COST OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist of all costs incurred in connection with completion of PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN including, without limitation, the costs of environmental documentation; design survey, soils report, traffic index, and geometric investigation; preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates; right-of-way engineering and certification; utility engineering; and all other necessary work prior to advertising of PROJECT for construction bids and shall include any and all currently effective percentages added to total salaries wages and equipment costs to cover overhead, administration, and depreciation in connection with any and all aforementioned items.
g. COST OF PROJECT as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall mean the sum of COST OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL, COST OF SIGNING AND STRIPING, and COST OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
h. COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist of the total of all payments to the contractors) for PROJECT and payments to utility companies or contractors) for the relocation of facilities necessary for the construction of PROJECT.
i. COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist of construction contract administration, construction inspection, materials testing, construction survey, traffic detour, construction engineering, utility relocation and coordination matters, changes and modifications of plans and specifications for PROJECT necessitated by unforeseen field conditions encountered during construction of PROJECT to be constructed in accordance with said plans and specifications approved by CITY and COUNTY.
j. LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall consist HOA. 105975633.1 Page 3 of 11
of the local agency portion of the COST OF PROJECT.
k. Completion of PROJECT as referred to in this AGREEMENT shall be defined as the date of field acceptance of construction of PROJECT by COUNTY and an electronic notification to CITY'S Director of Public Works/City Engineer that the improvements of PROJECT within CITY'S JURISDICTION are completed and transferred to CITY for the purpose of operation and maintenance. 2) CITY AGREES:
a. To finance CITY'S LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS, currently estimated to be One Million two hundred sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,216,000.00), the actual amount of which is to be determined by a final accounting pursuant to paragraph 4) b., below.
b. To deposit with COUNTY, following execution of this AGREEMENT and upon demand by COUNTY, CITY funds in the amount of One Million two hundred sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,216,000.00) (hereinafter referred to as CITY'S PAYMENT) equivalent to the CITY'S estimated LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS, for the purpose of financing CITY'S portion of the COST OF PROJECT. Said demand will consist of a billing invoice prepared by COUNTY and delivered to CITY. CITY agrees to pay COUNTY within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of said invoice. The actual amount of which is to be determined by a final accounting of COST OF PROJECT.
c. To grant COUNTY, at no cost to COUNTY, any temporary right of way that CITY owns or has an easement to that is necessary for construction of PROJECT.
d. To be financially responsible for disposal and/or mitigation measures, if necessary, should any hazardous materials, chemicals, or contaminants be encountered during construction of PROJECT within CITY'S JURISDICTION. e. To provide COUNTY with conditions for issuance of encroachment, excavation, and construction permits and information regarding any other conditions at the time of plan approval for construction bids so that the permit conditions are fully incorporated into the PROJECT'S plans and specifications such that contractor, subcontractors or any other person involved in the construction shall have no merit to request change in work compensation as a result of CITY's failure to comply with this subsection. f. Upon receipt of permit application from COUNTY and approval of construction plans for PROJECT, to issue COUNTY any necessary permits) authorizing COUNTY to construct those portions of PROJECT within CITY'S JURISDICTION at no cost to COUNTY.
g. To appoint COUNTY to act as attorney-in-fact for the purpose of HOA. 105975633.1 Page 4 of 11
implementing the PROJECT within the CITY'S JURISDICTION and in all things necessary and proper to complete PROJECT provided COUNTY shall have no authority to bind CITY to pay any additional costs without the CITY's prior, written consent.
h. To cooperate with COUNTY in conducting negotiations with and, where appropriate, issue notices to public utility organizations and owners of substructure and overhead facilities regarding the relocation, removal, operation, and maintenance of all surface and underground utilities and facilities, structures, and transportation services that interfere with the proposed construction. Where utilities have been installed in CITY streets or on CITY property, CITY will provide the necessary right of way for the relocation of those utilities and facilities that interfere with the construction of PROJECT at no cost to COUNTY. Utility relocation costs for CITY-owned utilities shall be borne by CITY. CITY will take all necessary steps to grant, transfer, or assign all CITY'S prior rights over the utility companies and owners of substructure and overhead facilities to COUNTY when necessary to construct, complete, and maintain PROJECT or to appoint COUNTY as its attorney-in-fact to exercise such prior rights.
i. Upon completion of PROJECT, to maintain in good condition and at CITY'S expense all ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS and SIGNING AND STRIPING constructed as part of PROJECT within CITY'S JURISDICTION. 3) COUNTY AGREES:
a. To perform or cause to be performed the PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN, construction of the Project, construction contract administration, right-of-way acquisition and clearance matters and all other work necessary to complete PROJECT in accordance with all applicable local, State and federal laws including, but not limited to, Labor Code Sections 1720 through 1861 which includes, but is not limited to, the requirement to pay prevailing wages, DIR registration, and submittal of certified payroll records. b. To finance COUNTY'S LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS, currently estimated to be One Million two hundred sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,216,000.00), the actual cost of which is to be determined by a final accounting pursuant to paragraph 4) b., below.
c. To accept CITY'S PAYMENT in the amount of One Million two hundred sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,216,000.00) to finance the stimated CITY'S LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS.
d. To obtain CITY'S approval of plans for PROJECT prior to advertising for construction bids.
e. To solicit PROJECT for construction bids, award and administer the HOA 105975633.1 Page 5 of 11
construction contract, perform construction contract administration, do all things necessary and proper to complete PROJECT, as agreed with CITY. f. To ensure that the construction contract for PROJECT provides CITY with all Indemnity provisions provided to COUNTY. If COUNTY requires construction contract to name COUNTY as an additional insured for the PROJECT, then COUNTY will require CITY be named as well. If there are additional premiums required to include CITY'S name in construction contract, COUNTY shall invoice CITY for the additional costs.
g. To be financially responsible for disposal and/or mitigation measures, if necessary, should any hazardous materials, chemicals, or contaminants be encountered during construction of PROJECT within COUNTY'S JURISDICTION.
h. To furnish CITY within One Hundred Eighty (180) days after PROJECT completion a final accounting of the actual COST OF PROJECT, including an itemization of actual unit costs and actual quantities for PROJECT. i. Upon completion of PROJECT, to maintain in good condition and at COUNTY'S expense, all ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS and SIGNING AND STRIPING constructed as part of PROJECT within COUNTY'S JURISDICTION.
4) IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
a. Upon completion of PROJECT, the TRAFFIC SIGNAL constructed as part of the PROJECT within CITY at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Burgess Avenue will be maintained by COUNTY under the terms and conditions set forth in Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement 40944 between the CITY and COUNTY.
b. The final accounting of the COST OF PROJECT shall allocate the COST OF SIGNING AND STRIPING and COST OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
between CITY and COUNTY based on the location of the improvements and/or work done. Thus, the cost of all work for SIGNING AND STRIPING and ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, including COST OF PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN, COST OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT, COST OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, and all other costs incidental to the work or improvement within COUNTY'S JURISDICTION shall be borne by COUNTY. Such costs constitute COSTS OF SIGNING AND STRIPING and COST OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS within COUNTY'S JURISDICTION. The cost of all work for SIGNING AND STRIPING and ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, including all engineering, administration, and all other costs incidental to the work or improvement, located within CITY'S JURISDICTION shall be borne by CITY. Such costs constitute COST OF SIGNING AND STRIPING and COST OF ROADWAY HOA. 105975633.1 Page 6 of 11
IMPROVEMENTS within CITY'S JURISDICTION.
c. The final accounting of the COST OF PROJECT shall include an itemization of unit costs, actual quantities and costs.
d. If at final accounting, CITY'S LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS exceeds CITY'S PAYMENT, as set forth in paragraph 2) b., above, CITY shall pay to COUNTY the additional amount upon demand. Said demand shall consist of a billing invoice prepared by COUNTY. Conversely, if the CITY'S required LOCAL SHARE OF COSTS is less than CITY'S PAYMENT, County shall remit a refund to CITY within thirty (30) days of the date COUNTY furnishes CITY with the final accounting.
e. If CITY'S PAYMENT, as set forth in paragraph 2) b., above, is not delivered to COUNTY office, which is described on the billing invoice prepared by COUNTY, within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of said invoice, County is entitled to recover interest thereon beginning from the last day of the month in which the services were performed at the rate of interest specified in the General Services Agreement executed by the parties to this AGREEMENT currently in effect.
f. If CITY'S PAYMENT, as set forth in paragraph 2) b., above, is not delivered to COUNTY office, which is described on the billing invoice prepared by COUNTY, within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of said invoice, notwithstanding the provisions of Government Code, Section 907, COUNTY may satisfy such indebtedness, including interest thereon, from any funds of CITY on deposit with COUNTY, after giving notice to CITY of COUNTY'S intention to do so.
g. CITY shall review the billing invoice prepared by COUNTY for CITY payment, as set forth in paragraphs 4) b. and 4) c., above, and report in writing any discrepancies to COUNTY within sixty (60) calendar days atter the date of said invoice. Undisputed charges shall be paid by CITY to COUNTY within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of said invoice. COUNTY shall review all disputed charges and submit a written justification detailing the basis for those charges within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of CITY'S written report. City shall then make payment of the previously disputed charges or submit justification for nonpayment within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of COUNTY'S written justification.
h. COUNTY at any time may, at its sole discretion, designate an alternative payment mailing address and an alternative schedule for payment of CITY funds, if applicable. CITY shall be notified of such changes 30 days prior by written notice.
During construction of PROJECT, COUNTY shall furnish an inspector or other representative to perform the functions of an inspector. CITY may also HOA, 105975633.1 Page 7 of 11
furnish, at no cost to COUNTY, an inspector or other representative to inspect construction of PROJECT. Said inspectors shall cooperate and consult with each other, but the orders of COUNTY inspector to the contractor, subcontractor or any other person involved in construction shall prevail and be final.
j. For the portion of PROJECT in CITY'S JURISDICTION, COUNTY hereby assigns all of its right, title, and interest to any unlapsed portion of a one-year warranty granted to the COUNTY by the construction contractor constructing PROJECT. CITY agrees to accept said assignment as its sole remedy against COUNTY in connection with defects relating to said PROJECT. CITY reserves all rights to pursue indemnification from any construction contractor for claims arising out of latent defects and any other construct defects discovered after expiration of any warranty.
k. This AGREEMENT may be cancelled, amended or modified only by mutual written consent of CITY and COUNTY. Amendments and modification of a nonmaterial nature (i.e., having no financial effect on either party) may be made by mutual written consent of the parties' Directors of Public Works or their designees.
I. Any Correspondence, communication or contact concerning this AGREEMENT shall be directed to the following:
CITY: Mr. Mark Stowell
Director of Public Works
City of La Mirada
15515 Phoebe Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638
COUNTY: Mr. Mark Pestrella
Director of Public Works
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
Other than as provided below, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, neither COUNTY nor any officer or employee of COUNTY shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of any acts or omissions on the part of CITY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to or determined to be the responsibility of CITY under this AGREEMENT. It is also understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, CITY shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold COUNTY harmless from any liability imposed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of any acts HOA. 105975633.1 Page 8 of 11
or omissions on the part of CITY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to or determined to be the responsibility of CITY under this AGREEMENT.
n. Neither COUNTY nor any officer or employee of COUNTY shall be responsible, directly or indirectly, for damage or liability arising trom or attributable to the presence or alleged presence, transport, arrangement, or release of any hazardous materials, chemicals, or contaminants present at or stemming from the PROJECT within CITY'S JURISDICTION or arising from acts or omissions on the part of the CITY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to or determined to be the responsibility of the CITY under this AGREEMENT, including but not limited to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act Of 1980 (CERCLA) and under the California Health and Safety Code. It is understood and agreed pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, that CITY shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold COUNTY harmless from any such damage, liability or claim. In addition to being an agreement pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 9607(e), Section 107(e) of the amended CERCLA, and California Health and Safety Code Section 79860.
0. Other than as provided below, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, neither CITY nor any officer or employee of CITY shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of any acts or omissions on the part of COUNTY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to or determined to be the responsibility of COUNTY under this AGREEMENT. It is also understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, COUNTY shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless from any liability imposed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of any acts or omissions on the part of COUNTY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to or determined to be the responsibility of COUNTY under this AGREEMENT.
p. Neither CITY nor any officer or employee of CITY shall be responsible, directly or indirectly, for damage or liability arising from or attributable to the presence or alleged presence, transport, arrangement, or release of any hazardous materials, chemicals, or contaminants present at or stemming from the PROJECT within the COUNTY'S JURISDICTION or arising from acts or omissions on the part of the COUNTY under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to or determined to be the responsibility of the COUNTY under this AGREEMENT, including but not limited to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and under the California Health and Safety Code. It is understood and agreed pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, COUNTY shall fully indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless from any such damage, liability or claim. In addition HOA. 105975633.1 Page 9 of 11
to being an agreement pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 9607(e), Section 107(e) of the amended CERCLA, and California Health and Safety Code Section 79860.
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 in said Code), each of the parties hereto, pursuant to the authorization contained in Sections 895.4 and 895.6 of said Code, will assume the full liability imposed upon it or any of its officers, agents, or employees by law for injuries caused by any act or omission occurring in the performance of this AGREEMENT to the same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said Code. To achieve the above-stated purpose, each of the parties indemnifies and holds harmless the other party for any liability, cost or expense that may be imposed upon such other party solely by virtue of Section 895.2. The provisions of Section 2778 of the California Civil Code are made a part hereof as if incorporated herein.
The provisions of this AGREEMENT shall supersede and control over any provisions inconsistent herewith in the Assumption of Liability Agreement 32716 between CITY and COUNTY, adopted by the Board of
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed by their respective officers, duly authorized by the CITY OF LA MIRADA - 2026, and by the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES on
, 2026.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
By_
Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
EDWARD YEN
Executive Officer of the
Board of Supervisors of the
County of Los Angeles
By.
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By.
Deputy County Counsel
KATHERINE HARDY
CITY OF LA MIRADA
By_
Jeff Boynton, City Manager
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By.
City Attorney
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