CITY OF LOMITA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE
Updated 12/12/24
Project Description Phase Budget
Total Contracts
Approved to
Date (with
contingency)
Total Amount
Spent to Date
Stephenson Center Renovation: This project consists of upgrades to the restroom facilities as well as restoration of the roof at Stephenson Center in Lomita Park. Design $ 858,200 $58,200 $45,800 Tom Rico and Railroad Museum Renovations: This project consists of replacing the roof at the Tom Rico Center building as well as the Railroad Museum Building.
Design $ 656,040 $56,040 $42,300
Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement: This project consists of removing the existing wooden roof of the Appian Way Pump Station and replacing it with a steel truss frame system.
Construction $904,355 $904,355 $338,694
City Hall HVAC Upgrades: This design-build project consists of upgrading the existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at City Hall into a more energy-efficient system.
Design $ 1,500,000 $0 $0
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Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater: This project includes stormwater features along Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue to mitigate flood risk, improve water quality, and reduce the heat island effect in the downtown Lomita area. Additional features include bioretention areas, pervious pavement, landscape, benches and a new bike lane along Lomita Boulevard.
Design $ 939,155 $939,155 $201,251
Facilities O V E R V I E W
Stormwater
Revisions to be made to the design. Funding not available yet for this fiscal year.
The roof has been removed and the project is on track to continue through holidays.
Anticipate project completion by March 2025.
This project is under review by the City Attorney for next steps. Staff will involve the SBCCOG once design process has been determined.
Status
Project Modification Request (PMR) was submitted to Safe Clean Water on October 31st.
The PMR amends the type of stormwater control measure proposed as well as its location due to design considerations.
O V E R V I E W
Status Update
Revisions to be made to the design. Funding options are being considered from Prop 68, Prop A and Measure A.
CITY OF LOMITA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE
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Total Contracts
Approved to
Date (with
contingency)
Total Amount
Spent to Date
Narbonne South Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction: This project consists of constructing 1,600 feet of PVC water pipeline on Narbonne Avenue from PCH to the southern border of the City of Lomita. The entire width of the road will be rehabilitated as well.
Design $ 2,611,941 $199,940 $199,638
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Cypress Water Facility Upgrades: This project adds 4 Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) tanks to improve Lomita’s water quality by filtering out hazardous contaminants in the water after the facility shut down in 2019 due to the detection of benzene.
Construction $ 5,178,140 $5,281,227 $4,373,498
Zone G Water Main Replacement: This project consists of constructing 5,000 feet of water lines along Walnut Street, 247th Place and Ebony Lane in Zone G of the City. Design $ 2,436,118 $202,118 $87,241 Emergency Generator At Appian Way Station: This project consists of installation of an emergency generator that will be capable of servicing the Appian Way Pump Station as needed.
Construction $ 404,316 $404,316 $259,503
Status
SCADA Upgrades are currently underway. Meanwhile, the City made the purchase order to replace deteriorating valves and the motor of the pump. 60% Design is progressing accordingly. Final design expected summer 2025.
Project is complete. Final inspection completed report due by end of 2024.
Water
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Water & Street
O V E R V I E W
Status
Environmental review was submitted to the EPA for approval in October. Meanwhile, the 100% design package and Caltrans permitting is in progress. Design is anticipated to be completed this winter.
CITY OF LOMITA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE
247th St Water Main Replacement: This project consists of installing 3,300 linear feet of new water main that will extend from 246th Street beyond the City boundaries, looping within the City of Los Angeles right of way and along Western Avenue.
Construction $ 2,382,955 $888,067 $483,714
Alta Vista Ave Water Main Replacement: Install a 6" water pipe to replace an aging 4" pipe from 263rd to the City Limit
Design $ 150,000 $0 $0
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Zone G Street Reconstruction - Phase 1: This project consists of overlaying and reconstructing certain streets in Zones G, which is the area north of Lomita Boulevard and east of Eshelman Avenue.
Construction $ 2,021,835 $1,644,428 $181,377
Sidewalk Repair Program: This project consist of repairing 27 sidewalks accorss the city. In some cases, work will include changes to driveway aprons to conform with Lomita Municipal Code 11-1.66.07 (C).
Construction $ 250,000 $148,201 $139,046
School Traffic Loading Study: This study aims to analyze the existing conditions and provide recommendations to improve safety for students and caregivers walking and bicycling to school is desired.
Study $ 289,000 $260,533 $50,085
Lomita Boulevard Repair: This task aims to investigate and repair the 300-ft long westbound segment of Lomita Boulevard past Lucille Ave, exhibiting excessive rutting resulting in a 2-inch-deep settlement.
Design $ 200,000 $24,977 $15,972
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Parks O V E R V I E W
Streets
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Remaining construction items including traffic loops, street light conduit repair, and striping are expected to be completed before the end of the year with closeout by early next year.
Design is completed and coordination is ongoing with MWD and LADWP Status
Excel Paving started construction on December 2. Project is expected to be complete by April 2025.
Work is currently 90% complete. More locations may be added to the scope of work under a new contract.
Public workshops are planned for mid-January.
Onward Engineering provided design plan. Construction expected to be completed in Spring 2025.
CITY OF LOMITA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE
Palos Verdes Drive Upgrades: This project aims to replace the irrigation and turf with drought-resistant landscape for water-conserving purposes as well as reconstructing the existing pedestrian path and erosion control along Palos Verdes Drive.
Design $ 50,000 $ 19,276 $ 19,276
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Sewer System Master Plan (SSMP): This study will identify any sewers that are undersized or need replacement/upsizing. Study $ 177,000 $137,544 $135,240 This project is two-parts: 1) Design upgrades for the Maintenance District has been completed. 2) Design for the erosion control to be arranged once funding is secured.
Wastewater
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Status
City met with Psomas to address the public sewer to private sewer issue. City will reach out to LAC Development Authority to discuss situation.