No. 22-1 July 14, 2021 NEWSLETTER Argo Drain Sub-Basin Facility Opening Stormwater Runoff Will be Treated for Ground Infiltration On June 17, 2021 a celebration was held to mark the opening of the Argo Drain Sub-Basin Facility that will capture stormwater runoff, treat and deliver it to an 8.1 million-gallon underground infiltration system. The facility is located on LA World Airport property, near the northwest corner of LAX, at Westchester Parkway and Falmouth Avenue. Councilmember Mike Bonin thanked ev- eryone for coming and said, “As Councilmem- ber for L.A.’s Westside coastal communities, I wholeheartedly support investments that improve the quality of our most precious natu- ral resource - water. This project does that and more, by ensuring LAX meets environmental commitments and by providing open space for Westchester and Playa del Rey.” Argo is designed to assist the City in com- l to r: Allen Wang (BOE), John Saldin (BOE), Roosevelt Bagby (BCA), Inspector of Public Works plying with the Santa Monica Bay Beaches John Reamer, Tony Bagheri (OHL USA), Chris Johnson (BOE), PW Board President Greg Good, Bacteria (SMBBB) Total Maximum Daily Load City Engineer Gary Lee Moore, Justin Erbacci (LAWA), Councilmember Mike Bonin, Deputy (TMDL) for wet weather by capturing runoff City Engineer Alfred Mata, PW Commissioner Jessica Caloza, Alvaro Prada (BOE), Deputy City of a 2,320 acres tributary area, including Engineer Jose Fuentes, Robert Samonte (BOE), Valeria Velasco (Airport Commissioner), Prop both LAWA property and the City of LA’s O Citizens Oversight Advisory Committee Chair Adi Liberman, Shahram Kharaghani (LASAN). Westchester neighborhood. In addition, Argo will enable LAWA to help meet the regulatory Photos courtesy of LASAN requirements of its Municipal Storm Water Argo will help meet stormwater pollution Drain, which discharge into Dockweiler Permit, including Low Impact Development requirements by capturing rainfall from the Beach and Santa Monica Bay. (LID) and Industrial General Permit (IGP) Argo Ditch, (owned by LAWA), County of The captured flow from these three storm requirements. LA Drain #647, and the City of LA Falmouth drains will be screened and pre-treated to remove trash and particulates. The flows will be diverted through a 42-inch pipe to a 40- foot by 20-foot by 40-foot depth wet well in a pump station. The pump station has three pumps capable of pumping 800,000 gallons per hour into a 120-foot by 20-foot, 17-foot deep clarifier to settle out suspended solids and debris. After the clarifier, the water will flow to a 250-foot diameter, 27-foot deep underground concrete infiltration tank with a capacity of 8.1 million gallons, and to eighteen 85-foot to 100-foot depth, 12-inch diameter dry wells. From the tank and wells, stormwater will infiltrate at a rate of 3-inch per hour into the ground to supplement the groundwater. The project also includes a methane mitigation system because it is located in a methane buffer zone. Councilmember Bonin noted, “This project wouldn’t happen without Prop O, which is the $500 million Clean Water Bond that voters approved in 2004. This is you, this is the voters that did that.” This plan shows the project location right next to LAX, and the drainage area. continued on page 2 Argo Drain Opening continued from page 1 Project Engineer; Jesus Bermudez, Project Group; Gregg Vandergriff, Project Award Adi Liberman, Chair of the Proposition O Engineer; Long Hoang, Acting Construction and Control Division Manager; and from Citizens Oversight Advisory Committee, said, Management Division Manager; Alvaro Pra- the Bureau of Contract Administration: John “As a result of this project about a 100 million da, Construction Manager; Robert Samonte, Reamer, Inspector of Public Works; Roosevelt gallons a day of water is returned to the ground Construction Manager; Maria Martin, En- Bagby, Chief Construction Inspector; Mike and that provides drinking water for our use vironmental Management Group Manger; Smith, Construction Inspector; and everyone here, and of course we’ll have a new park for William Jones, Environmental Management else who contributed to this project. enjoyment of the public.” “The Argo Drain Sub Basin Facility is the product of great partnership between L.A. Sanitation, LAWA, Councilmember Bonin, the mayor and Public Works - and value proposition is enhanced water quality, less pollution on our beaches and, crucially, water capture,” said Greg Good, President of the Board of Public Works. “These are invest- ments we’ve made for our future, helping us to achieve climate resiliency and ensure that we meet our Green New Deal goal of 100% recycled water.” “Today’s opening of the Argo Drain sub-ba- sin facility is thanks to a strong collaboration between the Mayor’s office, our local Council office, fellow City departments, LAWA and the neighboring community, all of whom are working together to create a more sustainable future,” said Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Ange- les World Airports. “LAWA is committed to smart water management and we are proud Argo Drain site plan showing where the underground structures are located. to join our partners to help realize the city’s vision for conservation and environmental stewardship.” The Bureau of Engineering was pleased to partner with the Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles World Airports, and many others to implement the Argo Drain Sub-basin Facility (Argo) project. Funding for design and con- struction was provided by Prop O and LAWA. Congratulations go to consultant AECOM, contractor OHL USA, Alfred Mata, Deputy City Engineer; Jose Fuentes, Deputy City Engineer; Christopher Johnson, Prop O Pro- gram Manager; John Saldin, Project Manager; Allen Wang, Project Engineer; Lubna Malik. Board of Public Works President Greg Good speaking at the event.

City Engineer Gary Lee Moore Rendering of the completed open space

Page 2 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Normandale Skate Park is a Hit with Skateboarders On July 1, 2021 an enthusiastic group of the Harbor Gateway community and skateboard- ers gathered to cheer on Councilmember Joe Buscaino as he cut the ribbon to open the Normandale Skate Park, 22400 Halldale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90501. Buscaino said, “Now for more than five years of hard work we as a community and dedication from the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Bureau of Engineering, Contract Administration, Childs Play, and the Harbor Gateway South community, we are here at the finish line. We made a commitment that we were going to make every effort, nine years ago, to make sure that every community that we represent has a skate park. We made that promise and today we’re excited to know that all five communities in Council District 15 has a skate park with the opening of the Normandale Skate Park. This Prop K project has been several years in the making and in- cludes the expansion of the Normandale Rec Center, the construction of the 17,000 square Councilmember Joe Buscaino cuts the ribbon to officially open Normandale Skate Park. foot skate park, 7,000 square foot of light and Photos by Stephanie Chitica, Rec & Parks Dept. concrete pathways, and renovated restrooms, “As we know, skate parks are more than to fulfilling that promise. Next will be Channel all of which are new amenities that this com- just areas for recreation, they are spaces where Street followed by the Watts Skate Park. And munity deserves. The skate park is a result of skaters can pursue their passion, they are to all who’ve worked on this project over the the tireless commitment of Mike Shull and safe havens for our kids, our youth, and most past five years I want you to know that you his incredible staff Leslie Perez, Craig Reyes, importantly, they are now training grounds are leaving an enduring legacy. ” Carla Arau and David Edda. The Bureau of for future Olympians. Yes, skateboarding is Recreation & Parks Department General Engineering - Neel Mistry, Richard Campbell now an Olympic sport. Can you imagine an Manager Mike Shull noted, “We’ve come from were essential in getting us through countless Olympian coming out of Normandale Skate the least skateable city to the most skateable hurdles through the design and construction Park when we are together in 2028 and when city in America. During that time from 2007 of the park. Chris Childs and his team from that kid is on the podium getting a gold medal, we’ve built 22 new skate parks across the Childs Play did an incredible job with the that Olympian saying I came from Harbor City of Los Angeles. That’s a lot of skate parks, design and construction of this park in record Gateway. That’s my vision, that’s our vision, we’ve renovated four others, that’s 26 in total. time. Most importantly, the Harbor Gateway that’s our goal. You’d be hard pressed to find any big city in South community members began this effort, “As I mentioned, as of today officially we America that’s done more than that.” and spent countless hours in meetings as part have built our third skate park with two more City Engineer Gary Lee Moore said, “You of a local volunteer neighborhood oversight are in the making. We are another step closer know, we get to build bridges, police stations, committee to provide input on the design. continued on page 4

Councilmember Joe Buscaino welcoming everyone to the new skate park. Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 3 Normandale Skate Park cont’d from page 3 cans with Disability Act, and the addition of an 4. Added ADA curb ramp at the parking lot ADA ramp at the recreation center parking lot. located South of the recreation center. fire stations, libraries, tiny homes for the Jonathan Richert from HMC Architects, in 5. Two new hydration stations homeless transition, and we get to work on collaboration with the Mayor’s Office, CD15, 6. Various decorative metal features, on the the park system. Today it’s all about skating. I Department of Recreation and Parks, and fencing and handrails. want to thank Google for this, I’m saying this the Bureau of Engineering, has planned and Designer: HMC Architects. Skate park for all the skaters here. Good luck with your designed this park. Designer: Site Design. Skate Park Contractor bonks, crooked grinds, drop ins, and fakies Additionally, three (3) different Contrac- was Childs Play. Restroom Rehabilitation and have a lot of fun with your crew. Enjoy tors, Childs Play, United Riggers and Erectors, Contractor was United Riggers and Erectors. your new skate park!” and Wilson have constructed this park. Electrical consultant was S&K Engineers. Elec- Inspector of Public Works John Reamer Construction started in March 2020 and trical Work done by Wilson Electric. said, “Kevin Costner in a Field of Dreams was completed on June 30, 2021. The Bureau of Engineering was pleased to said, “If you build it they will come.” Field of The highlights of the project are: work in close partnership with Councilmem- Dreams - I watched these young people as we 1. New skate park consisting of various ber Buscaino and his staff and with the De- came up and I saw this as a pavement of pos- concrete ramps and steel skate features as partment of Recreation & Parks in delivering sibilities. The creativity that you bring doing well as a paver walkway leading to a plaza. this Prop K funded project. Congratulations go the things you do it just blows my mind. God 2. The complete remodel of two exterior to all who were involved, including: Architec- bless you, enjoy this, and once again thank restrooms connected to the Northside of the tural Division Manager Steven Fierce, Project you to this Councilman who made sure there Normandale Recreation Center. The remodel Manager Richard Campbell, Construction are possibilities for all of you.” provides ADA access to the men’s and wom- Manager Neel Mistry and Jose Nieto and The project also includes two lighted path- en’s restrooms Bureau of Contract Administration staff: Senior ways to the exterior restrooms at the north side 3. Revised site lighting to accommodate Inspector (Restroom/Electrical) Chris Pacheco, of the Recreation Building, the renovation of the new concrete pathway connecting the Inspector (Skate Park) Anthony Cruze. these restrooms to conform with the Ameri- restroom to the ball fields and skate park

City Engineer Gary Lee Moore Normandale Skate Park signage.

Skateboarders tried out the many different features of the skate park. Inspector of Pubilc Works John Reamer

Page 4 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Community Welcomes Algin Sutton Pool & Bathhouse Renovation June 26, 2021 was a big day in Council Dis- trict 8 as Councilmember Marqueece Har- ris-Dawson held grand openings for two new pools. The first was at Algin Sutton Recreation Center, 8800 S. Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044. Harris-Dawson launched this project when he was elected to the Eighth District and learned the Van Ness Recreation Center had been without a pool for almost a decade and that the pool at Algin Sutton Park needed serious repairs. The Councilmember’s team partnered with the Department of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Engineering, and Lehrer Architects to assess the financial need. Once funding was secured, the community became part of the team and helped author the vision for their outdoor space. It was decided it would be better to con- Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson cuts the ribbon to open the Algin Sutton Pool. struct a new 9,000-square foot (75 ft x 120 ft) lap pool than try to repair the old one. Opening Day photos by JuanCarlos Chan, Rec & Parks Dept. The project included renovation of the exist- ing 6,800-square foot bathhouse with pool equipment room and 1,000-square foot shade structure canopy. Additional improvements include disabled access walkways, seating, landscaping and irrigation. The new design of this aquatic facility, featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment: heating system, pool heater, and filters & pumps that can be monitored and controlled online 24/7. The pool facility is also designed to allow for year-round operations. The pool is surrounded by plenty of outdoor and cov- ered seating areas, a splash pad, new aquatic equipment, landscape planting, and irrigation to augment the existing surrounding recre- ational park elements. continued on page 6 But the real opening came when Councilmember Dawson led everybody into the pool!

Algin Sutton Pool features a splash pad, shaded public plaza, expanding areas for lounging Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and changing, and a sparkling new pool. The shade canopy is a signature feature of site.

Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 5 Algin Sutton Pool Opening cont’d from pg 5 Complementing the existing bathhouse building is a new canopy shade structure stretching between the existing bathhouse and 88th Street to create a strong presence. The canopy shade structure provides shading and cooling for spectators’ seating area between the new pool on the north side and the new splash pad on the south side. The security light poles provide night lights at the perimeter of the pool and throughout the splash pad area to address the community concerns on security issues on the backside of the park. The building embraces many of following sustainable features: • The 1,000-square foot shade canopy structure over the front entrance provides shade and creates a natural breezeway for cooling effects at patron’s seating area between the pool and splash pad. Bold primary colors are used throughout the complex, including in its perimeter fencing. • On-site bio-filtration system, located on the east side of the pool, captures and treats most of the stormwater runoffs. • The landscape palette consists of drought tolerant and California native plants and trees. The new pool is designed for today’s standard high school CIF (California Interscholastic Fed- eration) competition regulations, measuring 75’ x 120’. The new pool is designed to allow the pool tank to be divided and operated in three sections: the middle deep-pool section containing eight competition lanes, flanked by two outer shallow-pool sections (3’ deep) for other swim activities such as water-aerobics, swim lessons, free play, etc. Project funding was provided by Proposi- tion K, the Department of Recreation & Parks and Community Development Block Grants. The design was by Lehrer Architects and the General Contractor was USS Cal Builders, Inc. The Bureau of Engineering appreciated working with the Council District 8 office and Mimicking the gabled roof of the historic pool building, the soaring canopy structure provides the Department of Recreation and Parks and shade to a new public plaza that serves as a community gathering space. that they put their full support of the project and assisted with identifying all the necessary funding for the project. Congratulations go to Steven Fierce, AIA, Principal Architect/Division Head; Alex Ngo, Project Manager, Architectural Division; Patrick Schmidt, Easton Forcier, Geotech. Engineering Division; Maria Martin, Shilpa Gupta, Environmental Management Group; Jose Fuentes, Deputy City Engineer; Long Hoang, Sr. Civil Engineer, Const. Manage- ment Division; Justin Ramirez, Construction Manager; and from the Bureau of Contract Administration: John Reamer, Jr., Inspector of Public Work, Jesse Mitchell, Field Inspector; and everyone involved in making this project a success.

Photos at right City Engineer Gary Lee Moore Kids enjoyed playing in the new splash pad.

Page 6 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 After 10 Year Wait, a New Pool Opens at Van Ness Rec Center

June 26, 2021 was a big day in Council District 8 as Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Daw- son held grand openings for two new pools, this time it was for the Van Ness Pool and Bathhouse Replacement, 5720 S. 2nd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043. As mentioned in the article on the Algin Sutton Pool, Harris-Daw- son was concerned when he came into office and found out that the Van Ness Recreation Center had been without a pool for almost a decade. He made it a priority to get a pool for the community. The original bathhouse and pool were originally constructed in 1958 and were in a dilapidated state. The swimming pool had deteriorated to the point that it was decom- missioned for over a decade. Additionally, the old bathhouse and pool had been outgrown by the newer Daycare Center and Gymnasium For the second time that day, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson cut the ribbon, this structures built around it, causing circulation time for the Van Ness Pool. and visibility issues for the aging original Opening Day photos by JuanCarlos Chan, Rec & Parks Dept. bathhouse facility. The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) was asked to demolish the existing structures and replace them with much need- ed new pool and bathhouse. This design request provided BOE the op- portunity to consider a master site-planning approach to the entire Van Ness Recreation Center. After four community meetings, the fi- nal concept and scope of work developed. By placing the building in an east-west direction, the design takes advantage of solar geometry for possible future solar panels, a central per- forated metal canopy takes advantage of dif- fused natural light into the lobby and defines the entry, the building itself provides shade on the pool deck, and the linear building frontage gives an architectural presence visible from Slauson and Van Ness streets. The linear building and arrangement of the bathhouse purposefully defines an edge But he took a completely new way to enter the pool, coming down a big water slide! The condition, creating an inter-relationship be- idea to put in a water slide came directly from community input. tween the other three buildings on the site. Along with the existing community and day care center to the west and with the gym to the east, these four buildings define a central plaza park space, improving overall site cir- culation, visibility, and also consolidating and increasing the limited central open green space that existed. The scope of the work includes an approx- imately 5,000-square foot new bathhouse, a 75’x120’ swimming pool which includes eight competition lanes in the middle and two shallow side ends for other swim lesson activ- ities, a surrounding pool deck, plenty of shade seating areas, a 1,400-square foot splash pad area, new aquatic equipment, including pool heating system, pool filter, pumps, etc., necessary for year-round operation for the pool facility, and new landscape planting and irrigation to augment the existing surrounding recreational park elements. A central perforated metal canopy spelling out the word Pool takes advantage of diffused continued on page 8 natural light into the lobby and defines the entry to the Bathhouse. Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 7 Van Ness Pool Opens continued from page 7 It should be noted, that if not for the feedback and coordination provided by the community, the scope of work would not have included the addition of a splash pad play area and a water slide, which have sig- nificantly enhanced people’s enjoyment of the overall project, both for the young and the young at heart. In coordination with the Department of Cultural Affairs, two murals, “Above the Water, See the Light,” and “Joy” were com- missioned for the east and west facades of the new Van Ness Bathhouse Building. Artist Michael Massenburg proposed murals and collaborated with the community to create artwork that captures the joy of the people Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson who use the pool. Using figurative and collage elements the murals are a beautiful interplay of water and light. The result are two entire building facades murals. The west wall mural is the backdrop to the spray splash pad area and was painted on tiles. The east wall mural was painted with acrylic paint directly on the CMU wall. Both depict a sense of community and carefully considered a color palette that integrated with the architectural elements of the new building. BOE thanks everyone who collaborated on this great project and made it possible. The water slide is a big attraction at the Van Ness Pool.

Murals by artist Michael Massenburg on the east and west walls of the Bathhouse represent the joy of people who use the pool.

Inspector of Public Works John Reamer City Engineer Gary Lee Moore

Page 8 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Opening of Salvation Village Tiny Homes in Wilmington On June 9, 2021 the grand opening was held for The Salvation Village, 1221 S Figueroa Place, Los Angeles CA 90744. Councilmember Joe Buscaino welcomed everyone and said, “We are here this morning because we as a City family, we as neighbors, continue to say yes to solutions. We make sure that people get out of our way, to do all we can to solve homelessness in Council District 15 and throughout the City of Los Angeles. And we’re here today to celebrate the fact that 80 more people will be coming off the streets and into shelter and services, into the safe and secure Salvation Village.” He also thanked the City Engineer Gary Lee Moore and the entire Bureau of Engineering team for the design and Department of Recreation & Parks General Manager Mike Shull for pro- viding the location. City Engineer Moore said, “We have 75 Councilmember Joe Buscaino cuts the ribbon to open the tiny homes Salvation Village. of these pallet shelters and three buildings. One’s for storage, we have administration, for laundry and then we have a hygiene trailer. We use a forty foot by eighty foot wide storage container, perfect down here in the Port of Los Angeles in Council District 15, Councilmem- ber Buscaino’s district. The other thing that you’ll see around here is seating and um- brellas throughout the site for gathering and for meals. Pets are welcome, we have a nice, fenced in pet area so that pets are definitely welcome at this site. And it’s so important for people transitioning into this housing and to permanent housing, is security. You’ll see that we’ve made this a very secure are with the slats and the fencing to have a sense of privacy. Because when we go home at night we like a sense of privacy. And there’s plenty of lighting and security to make people feel safer. And then finally, color. We don’t want it to feel like a stark white and black asphalt Councilmember Buscaino at the podium. Behind him l to r: LA Harbor College President Dr. situation. We put color throughout the facility Luis Dorado, CD15 Working Group Amber Shiek, City Engineer Gary Lee Moore, Rec & Parks to make it feel like a home, because it is a General Manager Mike Shull, Salvation Army Lt. Colonel John Chamness, Salvation Village Shari home. We’re just so pleased. Weaver. Some of the pallet shelters, aka tiny homes, are in the background. “And I’d like to just close with a few acknowledgments, our partners from the Department of Public Works and the general manager of the Bureau of Contract Administra- tion Mr. John Reamer, thank you Mr. Reamer. And his team on this I want to acknowledge Christopher Pacheco and Angela Martinez. And finally from my own team, I’ll list the names of people that are so involved in ev- ery aspect of this, our Deputy City Engineer Jose Fuentes; Marina Quinonez, our senior architect; Erik Villanueva, and then we have our Project Manager Marcelino Ascensio, and our construction team Mariet Ohanian and Edwin Rivera. Thank you to all of you for the fantastic job that you have done.

Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 9 Groundbreaking Held for Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village This Will be the 8th and Largest Tiny Home Village in the City On June 29, 2021 Councilmember Kevin de León led the groundbreaking for the Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village, 401 S. Arroyo Seco Parkway, Highland Park 90042. When com- pleted at the end of summer, it will be the first in Council District 14 and will also be the largest site to date, providing a total of 224 beds to those experiencing homelessness. The new Tiny Home Village shelter is located at the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Arroyo Seco park greenbelt, adjacent to the historic Pasadena 110 Freeway. The park itself is approximately 6.8 acres, though the project scope of work is an enclosed area of about 48,000 sf. To minimize impacts to the green space and existing trees, the project has constrained it’s limits to the paved parking area and access road. The shelter will provide 115 (8’ x 8’ nominal size) sleeping units, 6 of those ADA accessible single units. Other site amenities Councilmember Kevin de León led the groundbreaking for Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village. include 3 hygiene trailer units with restrooms, Photos by JuanCarlos Chan, Rec & Parks Dept. showers, and water bottle filling stations; on- site laundry facility; designated seating areas improvement for the park and community, future generations will judge our generation. for food distribution and dining; six “Pallet focused on accessibility for all neighbors. . . the district that I represent, that I have the 100” structures for admin offices; and individ- Councilmember de León said, “This morn- honor of representing, Council District 14 ual storage bins per each resident. Additional ing I woke up in a Tiny Home run by Hope continued on page 11 site improvements include site and egress of the Valley, exactly like the ones that will lighting, a fire access road, privacy fencing be here welcoming our unhoused neighbors and guard stations at each end. The fence in just three months time. I just can’t think edge along the park side will be treated with a of a better way to start off a day than with “hedge-like” finish to blend into the park land- groundbreaking ceremonies right here this scape, while the edge along the freeway will day on this spot right here in Highland Park. include 9-foot tall sound barrier. Painting and This morning we are breaking ground right patterning of the Tiny Homes and the asphalt here next to Arroyo Seco Park so that we can will introduce color into the site, emphasizing put another dent in the critical issue facing areas of gathering and circulation, as well as Highland Park and the City of Los Angeles, that provide a sense of identity to the residents. is the issue of homelessness.” He thanked the There is a new component on the project Highland Park and Northeast L.A. community which will benefit the entire community for members who have come out in support of years to come. Currently, the entry walkway homeless housing in their neighborhoods. from Avenue 60 down to the park is not ADA “Homelessness is the moral crisis of our compliant. The project scope will also include time. In fact, homelessness has become Los a new ADA compliant walkway down to the Angeles’ indelible mark of shame. How we respond to this challenge is how history and park from Avenue 60, providing a permanent Councilmember Kevin de León

City Engineer Gary Lee Moore Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas Rec & Parks Dept. General Manager Mike Shull Page 10 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Arroyo Seco Tiny Home continued from pg 10 is home to the largest number of unhoused individuals in any district in the City of L.A. If L.A. is the nation’s epicenter of homelessness, then no doubt that our district is ground zero. We have more unhoused people in District 14 than Chicago or Houston, the number three and fourth most populated cities in America. “It is our responsibility and moral imper- ative to act. That’s what the Arroyo Seco Tiny Homes Village is about, addressing the home- lessness crisis right here in Highland Park with a community solution. And we are doing it in every other part of CD 14.” In his introduction of City Engineer Gary Lee Moore, de León said, “Now the Bureau of Engineering has worked hand in hand with my team to prioritize value over volume. . . This close partnership with my office and BOE has resulted in the lowest per capita cost for a non-congregate housing project in Los Angeles ever.” Moore thanked the Councilmember and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield cuts the ribbon to formally open the Sunflower Cabin Com- said his input was invaluable to the project. munity together with service provider Hope of the Valley staff. The general contractor is Access Pacific, Inc. and consulting architect is Hu Archi- Sunflower Cabin Community Ribbon Cutting tects. The service provider will be Hope of On July 2, 2021 Councilmember Bob Blu- the Valley. menfield officiated over the grand opening Congratulations go to Deborah Wein- of the newest tiny homes village in Tarzana traub, Chief Deputy City Engineer; Jose called Sunflower Cabin Community, built Fuentes, Deputy City Engineer; Marina on an underutilized Metro parking lot. It will Quinonez, Sr. Architect, Shelter and Housing provide transitional housing for 150 people Program; Erik Villanueva. Architect, Bridging experiencing homelessness. The project fea- Documents; Son Vuong, Electrical Engineer; tures changes that reduced the cost, including Raymond Huang, Mechanical Engineer; anchors to replace concrete pads for the Marcelino Ascensio, Project Manager; Luz foundation and light colored paint treatments Rabelo, Construction Manager; and all who on both the cabins and surrounding asphalt contributed toward reaching this project to reduce heat. milestone. Both Councilmembers Blumenfield and Kevin de León each spent a night in one of the tiny homes and also had a meal and said Fontamillas Thanked they were comfortable with the experience. “With today’s opening of our second Cabin This e-mail was sent to Jesus Fontamillas, Councilmember Blumenfield prepares to get Community, we are opening more lifesaving Project Award and Control Division: some shuteye. Date: Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 11:04 AM opportunities for the unhoused folks in my Subject: Thank You - Virtual Outreach Work- district,” Blumenfield said. shop with Councilmember Marqueece Har- ris-Dawson Hi Jesus, On behalf of Merriwether and Williams Insurance Services and 3D Networks, we would like to thank you for presenting at our Virtual Outreach Workshop “Navigating City Contracting Opportunities with Coun- cilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson” event last Thursday, February 4. We appreciate you taking time out of your day to attend the event and discuss the many opportunities the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering offers to contractors. Thank you for making our event such a success! Respectfully, Wendy Angel 3D Networks Corp

Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 11 Board of Public Works Makes Pride Month Presentations On June 18, 2021 the Board of Public Works summer highlights your family Christian, but I hope that your dad recognized the following Department of Pub- in many cities. . . is looking down at you at this moment and lic Works employees as part of the LGBTQ “Three President feeling so proud that the service that you’re Pride Month celebration: of the United States leading, the heart that you are giving and the Bureau of Engineering, Christian Mills of America have of- work that you do in giving back to the com- Bureau of Sanitation, Charde Kelly ficially declared a munity, that he is so proud. And so we thank Bureau of Street Services, Jon Duede Pride Month. First, you Christian for many more years of service Bureau of Contract Admin, Alexis White Bill Clinton declared and for all your contributions to the City. So President Greg Good started the presentations June as Gay & Les- congratulations Christian Mills for being our by saying, “I have the distinct privilege today bian Pride Month in honoree this year for BOE.” of kicking off our Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans- 1989. Then in 2009 City Engineer Gary Lee Moore said, gender and Queer Pride Month celebration by to 2016 President Obama declared June as “Thanks to the entire Board for taking today recognizing some of the outstanding LGBTQ LGTB Pride Month every year he was in of- to celebrate LGBTQ. I think it’s just fantastic workers in the Department of Public Works fice. And then President Biden just recently and I didn’t want to miss the celebration. for their achievements and contributions to declared LGTBQ+ Pride Month for June of Christian, congratulations to you. And I’m the City of Los Angeles. Pride has been cele- this year. . . joined this morning by the Assistant Division brated each year in June since 1970 to honor “In the Department of Pubic Works we Managers from our Administration Division, the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan. draw strength from our diversity of our work- Glenn Morimoto and Ana Lynn Rocio. Rob- This is considered by many to be the birth force and the richness of our people. On ert Kadomatsu is on vacation, he definitely of the gay rights movement. However, many behalf of the Board I am personally grateful wanted to send along his congratulations to people considered the City of Los Angeles to have the opportunity to honor the hard Christian. We’re so proud of you and how to be the true birthplace of gay pride. . . working LGTBQ Public Works workers and you help people. I’ve personally, being on the According to L.A. Magazine at least, L.A. has thank you for the invaluable contributions that seventh floor with you in our Public Works been the site of dozens of firsts in gay history, you’ve all made to the Department of Public Building before the pandemic, I got to see you including the earliest known lesbian publi- Works and to the City of Los Angeles.” and interface with you. And I know every time cation Vice Versa which up in 1947, the first Commissioner Jessica Caloza said, “It’s I needed something you just had a grace and a official gay rights organization in the nation, important for us to recognize Pride Month class to respond in such a timely and efficient the Mattachine Society in 1950, the first gay because we want to make sure that all of our manner. We’re just so proud of you and glad to magazine, One Magazine, which started up employees, and especially this Month our be here to celebrate today and thanks again for in 1953, the first gay motorcycle club, the LGBTQ employees, know that this is a space working for us. And I know your sister works Satyrs MC, in 1954. And the City of Los An- where you are not only welcomed but you for Building & Safety, so the Mills family has geles Postmaster General was the defendant are wanted, and your contributions are so a long tradition and we’re counting on you to in the first Supreme Court decision in which invaluable to not just Public Works but to the continue that long tradition. Congratulations.“ the Supreme Court openly addressed issues entire City of Los Angeles. Christian Mills said, “Thank you to the of gay rights and homosexuality. It did so by “I want to congratulate each and every- Commission, thank you Gary and Ana Lynn finding that One Magazine, which is based in one of our honorees who we’ll be getting to and Glenn and also Robert, even though he’s L.A., was not obscene, which was the charge, embarrass a little bit today. But I’m so excited not here. Honestly it’s an honor, not only to and that in fact it was protected by the First to honor our first one from the Bureau of En- be honored today, but to work for the Bureau Amendment which was a significant landmark gineering who is Christian Mills. Raise your of Engineering. My dad always felt so highly decision and doesn’t get enough recognition hand on the screen Christian so everyone of the Bureau, he loved it here and he was so or coverage. Then also, in 1958, what is of- knows who you are. He’s a Management proud to see two of his kids working there. I ten considered the first uprising over police Assistant at BOE. Christian started with the was so happy to return from Building & Safety, harassment of LGBTQ folks happened at the Bureau of Engineering in October 2015 as it was great there too, but my sister always Cooper Donut Shop in Los Angeles. So the an Administrative Intern in the Wastewater jokes that just like in Game of Thrones, a Stark tradition of the appropriate assertion of rights Conveyance Engineering Division. Christian has to always be in Winterfell, a Mills has to of LGBTQ folks has a long and rich history in was promoted to a full time Administrative always be in Engineering. So hopefully I can the City of Los Angeles. In 1967 in a brutal position with the Department of Building & stay here for a very long time and promote police raid on the Black Cat Tavern, many of Safety in July 2016 and then returned to BOE within. Honestly, the Bureau of Engineering you are familiar with this story, a Silverlake gay in January 2018 because he missed it so much is my home away from home. Everybody bar, on New Years Eve there was a significant I know. . . and was promoted to Management has been so accepting. When I started my uprising at the Black Cat. It became a spark Assistant in the Administration Division. Chris- workplace transition in 2019, Personnel and for a unprecedented resistance among the tian is currently coordinating the Bureau-wide my supervisors just made it such a seamless gay community in the City’s simmering gay transition to the City Mobile Worker Program, process, I felt so comfortable and so accepted rebellion. It was the first time in American which is no small feat, which has helped many and all my coworkers were very accepting history that the gay community demanded the employees and their families stay connected and immediately changed their pronouns rights of equal treatment under the law in an during the pandemic. He also organized the without hesitation and they treated me with aggressive way and laid the groundwork for BOE’s March for Babies fundraising efforts so much respect and love. I’m just so happy the Stonewall uprising in New York a couple of since 2019. Christian serves as an integral part to be working here and I hope to stay here for years later. Since 1970, starting the year after of the purchasing role that assists in sustaining a very long time.” the Stonewall uprising, LGBTQ folks and their Bureau-wide operations and the delivery of President Good quipped, “Christian, you allies have gathered together in June to march the City’s capital projects. And I think that as just keep racking up the points,making a with pride and demonstrate for equal rights. It you can hear and see from Christian’s service Game of Thrones reference to boot, that’s has since become a month-long celebration so far that he has a long career ahead of him, pretty impressive. Next I’ll find out you’re a and cities across the nation and the globe with just like his dad, Carl. And I know that it’s been Dallas Cowboys fan and then I’m stealing you pride parades and festivities emerging as key a tough year for all of us, and especially for from Gary myself.”

Page 12 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Westside Urban Forum Recognizes BOE Project: LADOT Bus Maintenance & Operations Facility The LADOT Bus Maintenance & Operations more. It’s impressive, it demonstrates that it’s cility. This is the kind of project that we need Facility received a Westside Urban Forum De- worth the investment to build better civic much more of. When you make that kind of sign Award in the Public/institutional category buildings. The use may not be glamorous, but investment it pays you back in the long run in a virtual event held on June 17, 2021. it’s still worthwhile to do it right.” in so many ways.” This is a message from Joe Eyen, Co-Chair, “The site was not without its complexities; “It shows that as a society and a city we 2021 Westside Prize Awards, “The Westside they talk about the process of cleaning, reha- value our public transportation and the infra- Prize Committee is overjoyed to celebrate the bilitating the land, and turning a brownfield structure that we need to make it all work.” outstanding achievements by our 2021 West- into a carbon-neutral, energy-generating fa- side Prize Event award winners and to do so in company with our esteemed presenters. In addition to representing excellence in their re- spective fields, our awardees this year strike a common chord that resonates now more than ever. The values of and concerns for sustain- ability, accessibility, equity, and community are central to the projects and commitments we are recognizing today. Whether we are architects, planners, designers, developers, government officials, lawyers, or residents of the Westside, we have the privilege and re- sponsibility to promote these values and build upon the groundwork laid by these visionary leaders to make the Westside and Los Angeles more livable and flourishing for all.” These are the Jury Notes on the project: “This is an example of how you can make a service facility into something much, much Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 13 Division Manager Appointments The following appointments were announced on July 9, 2021: GIS & Mapping Division

Wastewater Conveyance Engineering Division

Landside Access Modernization Program & Harbor Divisions

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Construction Management Division

Sidewalk Division

Valley District Office

Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 15 BOE Receives 4 Outstanding Project Awards from ASCE MLAB

On June 17, 2021 there was a virtual celebra- tion for the presentation of the 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers Metro Los Angeles Branch (ASCE MLAB) project awards. One of the highlights of the program was a video message by Mayor Eric Garcetti on the award won by the North Atwater Bridge: “Hey everyone, I’m Mayor Eric Garcetti. Thank you ASCE for recognizing the City’s Bureau of Engineering for its incredible work to build infrastructure for the benefit of all Angelenos. With projects like the North Atwater Bridge, which is an icon in the making. It is the first cable stayed steel bridge in L.A. and makes a key connection to and across the L.A. River. And like all of our infrastructure investments in Los Angeles it’s making our communities healthier, safer and more sustainable. “And I want to recognize the La Kretz family who provided the anchor donation and who have been dear friends for so many years. It’s through your generosity and commitment to L.A., Mort and Linda, you have made the North Atwater Bridge - Outstanding Bridge Project North Atwater Bridge a reality. So thank you to the La Kretz family for your generosity and Riv- Angeles River Bike Path on the west bank with ZTC Consulting (Sub-consultant): Farzad erLA for your partnership. And congratulations access to Griffith Park. The bridge is supported Tasbihgoo again to our Bureau of Engineering, including by two reinforced concrete abutments at both Rincon Consultants (Environmental): Bren- the entire design team for all your hard work to ends of the bridge and an elliptical center pier, na Vredeveld see this project through. Congratulations and with the cables supporting the bridge deck. MLA Studio: Ben Feldman have a great rest of your evening.” Reyes Construction, Inc (General Contrac- Lighting Design Alliance (Lighting Design) tor): Alex Padilla, Alex Franquez, Alex Lopez Leighton Consulting Information on the awarded projects is Adam & Smith (Bridge Erector): Justin Page, City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Street Light- from the ASCE MLAB website: Joe Blythe ing: Mark Libuit, Zouhair Shehab North Atwater Bridge Stinger Bridge & Iron (Bridge Fabricator): LADOT: Brian Phan, Edward Giron Sergio Barrera, Mark Little City of Los Angeles, Department of Public A Bridge Home - Sunset - Works, Bureau of Engineering City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineer- Outstanding Bridge Project ing: Shirley Lau, Dung Tran, Dahlia Hanna, Council District 11 The North Atwater Bridge is used for Arnulfo Nuno Jr. City of Los Angeles - Bureau of Engineering non-motorized travel for equestrians, pe- City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Contract Outstanding Community Improvement Project destrians, and bicyclists to make year-round Administration: Maxwell Jardine Mayor Eric Garcetti’s “A Bridge Home” crossings over the Los Angeles River between City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering plan provides a transitory safe refuge off the the communities of Atwater Village and Grif- Survey Division: Pete Miera streets for individuals experiencing home- fith Park. This bridge is part of the Los Angeles TY Lin International (Prime Consultant, lessness on the path to permanent supportive River Revitalization Plan which connects the Engineer of Record): Joseph Smith, Cathleen housing. The design challenges of providing Atwater Village on the east bank to the Los Ma, Jacob Tabari accommodations for the homelessness on a demanding schedule and limited budget called for design innovations that balanced efficiency with maintaining an environment of dignity and humanity for the users. The Sunset “Bridge Home” Project is a small step in a city-wide effort to combat the large-scale homelessness problem. The Sunset “Bridge Home” site is an urban-infill project housing 154 occupants located on what was previously an MTA Bus storage facility. The project components consist of a series of prefabricated structures, 60 ft. by 120 ft. tensile membrane “Sprung” structure, 24 ft by 40 ft. residential trailers, a 24 ft. by 80 ft. administration trailer and a 12 ft. by 60 ft. Hygiene trailer. The Sprung struc- ture houses 100 occupants , separating men and women, bifurcated with an open central A Bridge Home Sunset - Outstanding Community Improvement Project continued on page 17

Page 16 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 ASCE MLAB Awards continued from page 16 communal area with ten-foot-high perimeter privacy walls. Two offices for case managers flank either side of the open space at the entries to the respective sides of the men and women. The residential trailers were used for the housing of Transitioned Adult Youth (TAY). a total of 54 beds were allocated to at-risk youth. As a design tool, vibrant colors were incorporated as much as possible, both in the interior and exterior of the facility, primary and secondary gathering spaces balanced efficiency while maintaining an environment of dignity and humanity for the users. Project Team LA BOE: Deborah Weintraub, Jose Fuentes, Marina Quinonez, Mariet Ohanian City of LA General Services (Contractor): Charley Pallares Gonzales Goodale Architects (Designer): Robertson Recreation Center - Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project Mary Wu Engineering Division (GED) to evaluate the ucational signs to promote the natural beauty Potrero Canyon Park existing canyon conditions, prepare a scope of and character of the community. Grading work to complete stabilization of the canyon, In 2018, OHL USA, Inc. was contracted to City of Los Angeles, Department of Public and install a park. begin construction for the grading of the park. Works, Bureau of Engineering In December 2010, GED staff collaborated Construction included approximately 1.4 mil- Outstanding Geotechnical Engineering Project with MARRS Services, Inc. to design an inno- lion cubic yards of earthwork for excavation, Potrero Canyon encompasses approxi- vative solution to reconstruct the canyon and fill and compaction of slopes. Ten basins with mately 48 acres of steep slopes along the restore the area to a safe, natural recreation impermeable liners, granular soil and rip rap coastline of the Pacific Palisades. Throughout space. Numerous coordination meetings dams were constructed for the riparian zones its history, the canyon has experienced nu- were held with local residents, the California .Terrace drains were constructed along the merous landslides due to the instability of Coastal Commission, CalTrans and other new slopes to direct runoff to a cobblestone its steep walls, resulting in damage to many regulatory agencies to ensure that the project stream that winds through the basins to direct homes and properties. would create an accessible, attractive and flow to the mouth of the canyon. In August In the 1980s and 1990s, various grading environmentally-friendly park while ensur- 2020, OHL completed the grading of the and drainage projects were constructed to mit- ing the stability of the slopes. After an initial project. After nearly thirty years of effort and igate immediate safety hazards, however be- establishment period, the park is designed coordination to produce a lasting solution for cause of the size and scope of work required at to be self-sufficient and will have a series of the unstable bluffs, the Potrero Canyon Park the site, a comprehensive solution to stabilize unique riparian basins that act as check dams team has successfully created and constructed the entire canyon could not be completed. In from the top of the canyon down to a pump a unique design and stabilized the canyon. 2004, the Los Angeles City Council requested station at the bottom, which recycles the water Project Team the Los Angeles Department of Recreation as needed or releases it into an existing storm City of Los Angeles: Gary Lee Moore, Jose and Parks (RAP) and the Department of Public drain. The passive park consists of only native Fuentes, Patrick Schmidt, P.E., Pedro Garcia, Works, Bureau of Engineering’s Geotechnical vegetation, and features walking trails and ed- Kristen Ly, Easton Forcier, Justin Ramirez, Darryl Ford, MARRS Services, Inc., RRM Design, VCS Environmental, Ninyo and Moore, OHL USA, Inc. Council District 11 Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee Robertson Recreation Center City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks and Bureau of Engineering Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project The Robertson Recreation Center is a new gymnasium and community center that serves the South Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles, replacing a beloved but deteriorated recreation facility. Built on the site of the orig- inal “Rob Rec” and funded by the City of Los Angeles, the project transforms the undersized recreation center into a new state-of-the-art Potrero Canyon Park Grading - Outstanding Geotechnical Engineering Project continued on page 18 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 17 New Heads of StreetsLA & Animal Services Navarro Commended This e-mail was sent to Wesley Tanijiri, head Mayor’s press release: “It is an honor and a privilege to serve in of Central District, regarding Civil Engineering LOS ANGELES (06/24/2021) - Mayor Eric this capacity,” says Brown. “I will continue Associate II Cecilio Navarro, Central District Garcetti today nominated Keith Mozee to be to collaborate with the community and our Public Counter: Executive Director of Bureau of Street Services rescue partners to develop new strategies and Date: Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 8:20 AM (StreetsLA) and Dana Brown to be General programs to protect the health, safety and wel- Subject: Pleased with your staff engineer Manager of Los Angeles Animal Services fare of the animals and people of Los Angeles.” Cecilio Navarro (LAAS). Mozee and Brown are set to replace Update - Keith Mozee was confirmed by Good morning Wesley, outgoing StreetsLA Executive Director Adel City Council, please see the article on page 24. I got your email address from Cecilio Navarro, Hagekhalil and LAAS General Manager Bren- one of the engineers under your supervision. da Barnette, respectively. Both selections are Although Cecilio had not seen the necessity subject to City Council confirmation. of me doing this, but upon my insistence and “Keith and Dana bring a breadth of ex- demand asked him to send me the name and ASCE MLAB Awards continued from page 17 perience, a deep track record of leadership, contact email of his immediate supervisor. gymnasium and community center. and depth of knowledge that will continue to I will like this opportunity to mention to The neighborhood surrounding the recre- set the highest possible standard for City Ser- you how very pleased I am with Cecilio, with ation center is a microcosm of Los Angeles. vices,” said Mayor Garcetti. “Under the tute- his professionalism in helping me through The Robertson Recreation Center is centered lage of Adel and Brenda, Keith and Dana have the clearance project of which I had some 5 between different commercial and residen- learned what it means to bring this city back to clearances just from BOE alone. tial zones, as well as different social groups basics, and I have the utmost confidence they Considering the difficult time we are in and housing types. The design team engaged will lead their respective departments toward due to COVID-19 and the forced changes that with an active and involved community with a new chapter of accountability, efficiency, needed to be made at the building depart- many interested parties, leading to two years and sustainability.” ment, you can imagine the level of confusion of design work with significant public input Keith Mozee has worked for the City for and uncertainty for many of us professionals and, ultimately, to consensus for the project’s over 31 years. Since 2016, Keith has served trying to figure out the new procedures. final direction. as StreetsLA Assistant Director overseeing Clearly understanding this difficulty, Cecilio, The site, an attenuated triangle bounded the Street Renewal Division, Engineering throughout this process has been very helpful by busy traffic on Robertson Boulevard, Division, Construction Services Division, in not only guiding me but also his prompt and presented limited opportunities for the large and Emergency Operations, serving as the quick responses to my pestering inquiries as rectangular volume of a basketball court, StreetsLA Chief Operations Officer, Racial well as his clear instructions on what I needed and the surrounding perimeter of mature Equity Officer, and COVID-19 Safety Officer. to get done made the whole experience as Melaleuca trees further limited planning As Executive Director of StreetsLA, Mozee painless as possible. options. In response to the rhythm of the ex- will oversee the largest municipal street net- I felt it is important that you know that isting landscape, the building’s exterior walls work and urban forest in the nation, and build Cecilio made it was a pleasure working with weave around the dripline of the trees to form upon the legacy of StreetsLA as a leader in your department. What I thought was going to a ribbon. In return, the trees provide shading innovative, sustainable, and multi-beneficial be a very long protracted experience became for the building, minimizing the use of air infrastructure. He will replace outgoing Exec- a very straightforward and clear process. conditioning. Open trusses, large windows utive Director Adel Hagekhalil, who will be Best wishes and clerestory windows provide continuous the next General Manager of the Metropolitan Abayneh Mikyas Water District of Southern California, effective indirect sunlight, significantly reducing the June 30th. need for artificial lighting throughout the day “I am deeply honored by this opportunity and further reducing the building’s environ- Beat the Heat mental impact. to lead the workforce of StreetsLA during this From the LA Emergency Management De- The project is organized around a regu- critical time in our history,” said Mozee, “I’ve partment: lation basketball court with supplementary spent my entire career at StreetsLA, and I am Sometimes, the heat can become dangerous, meeting and activity spaces. Outdoor bas- committed to improving our services to the especially for children, pets, people who work ketball courts, outdoor play structures, and public and enhancing the look and feel of outside, and people with certain health con- exercise equipment welcome the community our streets and neighborhoods through sus- ditions. Staying safe in high heat is important. into the facility and create opportunities for tainable measures to create safe and healthy Follow these simple tips to stay cool: neighbors to interact and engage with one communities for all Angelenos.” • Drink plenty of cool water! Stay hydrated. another. Brown has served the City of Los Angeles • Wear loose, light-colored clothing that will The new Robertson Recreation Center for more than 30 years, most recently as the keep you cool. Wear sunscreen and a hat breathes new life into the community and will interim General Manager of LAAS following for protection. be an anchor for the neighborhood for many the retirement of General Manager Brenda • Check on neighbors who might be vulner- years to come. Barnette. Prior to her time in LAAS, Brown able to the heat, especially those without City of Los Angeles: Gary Lee Moore, served as the City’s Chief Employee Relations air conditioning. Steven Fierce, Eric Chang Officer in the Office of the City Administrative • Never leave children or pets in a car - not Kevin Daly Architects: Kevin Daly, Julian Officer, where she was responsible for helping even for one minute. Funk lead the City’s labor negotiations amid signif- • Temperatures inside a car can quickly Ford CE Inc. (General Contractor): Arash icant operational challenges resulting from skyrocket to deadly levels. Daghighian the pandemic. • If you work or play outside, take frequent Prior to her time with the CAO, Brown was breaks to hydrate and cool off in the shade. Assistant General Manager of LAAS under Remember - The latest letterhead is always • Don’t forget the pets! Keep pets indoors if Barnette, equipping her with the expertise available on the Engineering Forms Library possible. If kept outside, give them plenty and deep understanding required to lead this under the category “Correspondence” on the of water and shade to rest in. department forward. Bureau of Engineering intranet. Page 18 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 New Leaders Confirmed for LASAN, CIFD & YDD Mayor’s press release: Domestic Violence Shel- youth services in the City; and help elevate LOS ANGELES (July 1, 2021) - Mayor Eric ter budget, implement the voices of youth in local government and Garcetti celebrates the confirmation of three several key COVID-re- City operations. new department leaders: Barbara Romero as sponse programs, and “I am grateful to the Mayor for appointing Executive Director of the Los Angeles Bureau oversaw the allocation me, and to Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, of Sanitation (LASAN), Abigail Marquez as of federal grants. She the Invest in Youth Coalition, and countless the first General Manager of the Community also helped to resolve young leaders for their advocacy to help create Investment for Families Department (CIFD), the City’s fiscal audit this historic new department - one that will and Lisa Salazar as interim Executive Director with the United States put the needs and voices of youth and young of the Youth Development Department (YDD). Department of Housing adults front and center,” said Salazar. “The “These three public servants are the right and Urban Development. pandemic has had a cruel and disproportion- leaders to carry forward my administration’s As General Manager of CIFD, Marquez will ate impact on the lives of our most vulnerable work to make Los Angeles a place that is syn- work closely with the Mayor and City Council youths, exacerbating long-standing barriers in onymous with economic opportunity, tackles to establish poverty-reduction goals for the access, equity and justice for young Angele- our biggest problems head on, and sets the City; play an active role in implementing nos. I cannot think of a more critical time in highest possible standard for City services,” homelessness prevention programs; oversee our City’s history to invest in our youth and said Mayor Garcetti. “Barbara, Abigail, and the implementation of L.A.’s Guaranteed systemically tear down these barriers.” Lisa exemplify the very best of our City’s val- Basic Income pilot, the largest in the nation; ues and ideals, and I have no doubt they will and implement the Children’s Savings Ac- excel in their respective roles.” count program, OpportunityLA, which will Zaldivar is Baldwin Park Barbara Romero has support 35,000 first-graders annually across CEO the region. served as the Deputy The following article appeared in the May 14, “I am honored and humbled by this oppor- Mayor of City Services 2021 San Bernardino Sun. tunity to lead the newly created Community since March 2015, over- Baldwin Park selects veteran LA environmen- Investment for Families Department,” said seeing the implemen- tal manager as new CEO Marquez. “Many Angelenos have struggled to tation of the Mayor’s By Joe Nelson, San Bernardino Sun pay rent, worried about putting food on the priorities at 15 City de- Enrique C. Zaldivar, who has served as general table or not having enough money to meet partments. Prior to her manager for L.A. Sanitation and Environment an unexpected expense. The Community service as Deputy May- for more than 13 years, has been selected to Investment for Families Department will work or, Romero also served become the new chief executive officer for to implement initiatives that will empower as a commissioner on the City’s Board of the city of Baldwin Park. Angelenos to forge their own path to financial Public Works overseeing the Bureau of Sani- The City Council announced Thursday that security and break the cycle of generational tation (LASAN) and as a City Planning Com- it will officially appoint Zaldivar to the posi- poverty. I look forward to working with the missioner. She also spent a decade working for tion on May 19, making him the first Mexican Mayor and the Council to build a stronger, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation American CEO in city history. Zaldivar began more equitable and resilient Los Angeles.” Authority as its Chief of Urban Projects and his career with the city of Los Angeles in 1985 Since 2016, Lisa Sala- Watershed Planning. as an associate engineer and has worked for zar has served as the May- As Executive Director of LASAN, Romero the city for more than 30 years. or’s Director of Workforce will oversee the operations of essential public “We are thrilled to welcome our new CEO, Development and Eco- service programs such as waste collection, Enrique C. Zaldivar, to Baldwin Park,” Mayor nomic Opportunity, where wastewater treatment, public right-of-way Emmanuel J. Estrada said in a statement. “He she led the development of management, and the implementation of has the right combination of experience, vi- new policies, programs, new green infrastructure. She will replace sion, and enthusiasm to help us move forward and partnerships. Prior to acting General Manager Traci Minamide on into the future. We look forward to working her service in the Mayor’s July 5, 2021. with Mr. Zaldivar as he becomes part of the Office, Salazar oversaw “I am sincerely grateful for the Mayor’s Baldwin Park family!” the City’s YouthSource and faith in me and feel extremely privileged to Since 2007, Zaldivar has headed an agen- FamilySource Systems, providing program- lead the extraordinary workforce of LASAN,” cy with more than 3,500 employees and an matic and fiscal oversight of more than $50 said Romero, “At its core, LASAN protects our annual budget of more than $1.2 billion. million federal, state, and local grants. Salazar environment and, since I’ve spent my career His accomplishments include implementing also served as the Director of the Youth Op- working to improve the environment, I’m es- L.A.’s single-use plastic bag ban ordinance, portunity Movement Center in Boyle Heights, pecially excited to continue this crucial work the Clean Streets Initiative and the Low Impact now named the Boyle Heights Technology at LASAN, with a climate equity focus, and am Development Ordinance. YouthSource Center. ready to get to work in close partnership with “I want to thank Mayor Estrada, Mayor Effective July 1st, Salazar will serve as the City Council to make our City a cleaner Pro Tem Avila and the Councilmembers for Interim Executive Director of the Youth De- and more sustainable place for our residents.” placing their confidence in me to assist them velopment Department (YDD), where she will Abigail Marquez has spent 17 years in guiding the “Hub of the San Gabriel Valley” oversee a new department that will coordinate working for the City to advance anti-poverty city onto greater heights that would benefit the with City departments, regional agencies, programs and policies. Since 2016, Marquez quality of life of city residents,” Zaldivar said community organizations, and youth lead- has served as Assistant General Manager for in a statement. ers to develop a long-term citywide youth the Housing and Community Investment The city selected Zaldivar following an development strategic plan; monitor the use Department (HCID) overseeing the Com- extensive search for a new CEO among a pool of resources allocated toward young Angele- munity Services and Development Bureau. of more than 40 candidates. Zaldivar will as- nos; serve as the central information hub on In that role, Marquez helped to increase the sume his new role in Baldwin Park on June 7.

Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 19 Special Order No. 01-0321 revised and/or created to assist in this effort, Tracking Form listed on the following Google Environmental Products with Section 01601 being the primary speci- Forms website until E2020 can be modified fication needed for implementation: to store the documents: https://forms.gle/ Declaration Requirements • Section 01601 - Buy Clean California Act eVjPyzy7cWuT1STb6 Special Order No. 01-0321 dated June 22, • Section 03200 - Reinforcing Steel For questions regarding this Special Order, 2021 titled Environmental Products Decla- • Section 03300 - Concrete (see Item “J.” please contact Zohra Akhter (Architectural ration Requirements for Eligible Materials below) Division), Lorraine Moreno (Environmental Under the Buy Clean California Act states • Section 05120 - Structural Steel Engineering Division), or Edward Arrington that unless exempted by the City Engineer, • Section 07205 - Mineral Wool Board (Wastewater Conveyance Engineering Divi- all advertised Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Insulation sion) via City email. projects under the identified Capital Improve- • Section 08800 - Glass and Glazing ment Program shall comply with the following In using the above specifications, Project Man- sustainability guidelines in an effort to reduce agers will ensure any listed material or product greenhouse gas emissions in California. These Special Order No. 02-0621 is available and not a sole source item. guidelines parallel those presented in the Buy F. All Project Managers shall ensure that FranklinCovey Training Clean California Act and align with Mayor eligible project specifications include require- Special Order No. 02-0621 dated June 28, Eric Garcetti’s sustainability goals listed in ments for EPDs conforming to the criteria 2021 titled Mandatory FranklinCovey Training Executive Directive No. 25. listed herein. Furthermore, Program Managers states that as part of it’s ongoing commitment A. For projects with a bid due date on shall ensure checklists are amended to remind to employee development, the Bureau of En- or after July 1, 2021 that include eligible designers and consultants to include the appli- gineering has made a significant investment materials as part of the permanent work, the cable requirements in the contract documents. in providing online training through Franklin- successful bidder shall be required to provide Lastly, Project Managers and Construction Covey. Selected employees will receive an current facility-specific Environmental Prod- Managers shall present these concepts during All Access Pass, allowing them to access uct Declaration (EPD) for the materials and the project’s pre-bid and pre-construction FranklinCovey’s variety of tools, assessments, meet the State of California maximum limits meetings. See BOE intranet for additional videos, and digital learning modules. While for Global Warming Potential as listed by resources for implementing this Special Order we encourage employees to utilize all the California’s Department of General Services (https://eng.insidela.org/bcca.htm). training and resources available, they must with the applicable submittal. G. Successful bidders shall not be per- at minimum complete the training modules See https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resourc- mitted to install any eligible materials on the as follows: es/Page-Content/ Procurement-Division-Re- project until the required EPDs have been Mandatory Training Modules (Due: Octo- sources-List-Folder/Buy-Clean-California-Act provided. Construction Managers and Project ber 29, 2021) B. Eligible Materials: Currently, the list of Managers shall review the submitted EPDs, or The attachment to the Special Order con- eligible materials is as follows: lack thereof, for conformance with this Special tained links to each component of the listed 1. Structural steel (hot-rolled sections, hollow Order and the project specifications, if appli- modules. structural sections, and plates). cable, and recommend liquidated damages • Leading through Change 2. Carbon steel reinforcement such as those for any associated delays by the contractor in • Remote or Hybrid Workplace used in concrete or masonry works. securing the EPDs. • Stress Management 3. Flat glass. H. Construction Managers may grant a • Work Life Balance 4. Mineral wool board insulation (light-den- contractor relief from this Special Order on Self-Selected Training Modules (Due: Febru- sity, heavy-density). individual EPDs for a project if it is determined ary 25, 2022) Projects that include eligible materials that requiring these documents will result in In addition to the mandatory training are referenced as eligible projects within the one of the following: modules, employees must also complete a context of this Special Order. 1. Is technically infeasible, or total of six additional hours of self-selected C. Applicable BOE programs are: 2. Significantly increases the project cost, or training. Employees can choose from a variety 1. Public Buildings & Open Spaces Program. 3. Significantly delays its completion, or of training topics based on their employee 2. Clean Water Infrastructure Program. 4. Only one source or manufacturer being development needs and interests. In general, 3. Sidewalks and Complete Streets Program. able to provide the type of material needed “Excelerator” modules are 30-60 minutes, and 4. Specific programs and projects as identi- for the project. “Insight” modules are 15 minutes. Employees fied by the City Engineer. To grant such relief, a report justifying the must complete at minimum two hours of D. Each submitted EPD shall be a cur- relief shall be approved by the Division/Dis- training every seven weeks. rent Type III, as defined by the International trict/Group Managers overseeing the project. To ensure employees are meeting the Organization for Standardization Standard I. Projects responding to an emergency or training benchmarks, the Training Section will 14025 and verified by a 3rd party following deemed an urgent necessity may be exempt prepare status reports for the Executive Team applicable Product Category Rules identified from this Special Order. However, efforts on November 19, 2021, January 7, 2022, and by the State’s Department of General Services. should be made to secure EPDs. February 28, 2022. The 3rd party shall have credentials showing J. Potential Future Eligible Materials: In All-Access Pass Registration them to be subject matter experts and must anticipation of adding concrete to the list of Upon release of this Special Order, the be submitted by the successful bidder upon eligible materials in the future, Project Manag- Training Section will provide managers the request. The minimum stage of coverage for ers are instructed to urge successful bidders to training roster for their division and email EPDs shall consist of the material’s production seek out and provide EPDs from their concrete the employees notifying them that they were life cycle or “cradle-to-gate.” supplier to the extent possible and make it part selected to complete this mandatory training E. Staff shall make the necessary amend- of the project submittal. series. Employees will then receive an email ments to bid proposals, General Require- K. For the purposes of documentation and from FranklinCovey to complete their online ments, and Technical Specifications to tracking, a copy of the approved EPD submit- registration for their All Access Pass. Employ- implement this Special Order. However, the tals, as well as reports prepared for the waivers ees must complete this registration process following specifications have already been issued, shall be filed using the online EPD within 96 hours.

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Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 21 Construction Network Seminars CMAA SoCal Awards Gala The CMAA Southern California has set Octo- The Construction Network - Connecting Cost: $89/person until noon, 10/1/21. ber 14, 2021 as the new date for their 28th Owners to AEC and CFM Industries. To RSVP: MWD of S CA Meet the New General Annual Awards Gala. It will be held at the www.construction-network.net Manager and hear his vision for the future of Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S. Pine Ave., OCTA Highway Programs Update Fea- the agency on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Long Beach, CA 90802. They will be recogniz- turing the SR-55 Improvement Project on 8:00 am Registration, 8:30 am Presentation, ing Distinguished Owners, presenting Project Thursday, July 15, 2021, 8:30 am, Zoom at City Club, 555 S. Flower, 51st Floor, L.A., Achievement Awards and Scholarship and meeting. Guest speakers: Rose Casey, Director 90071. Speaker: Adel Hagekhalil, General Internship Recognitions. For more information of Highway Programs; Ross Lew, P.E. Program Manager. go to cmaasc.org/events. Manager Sr., Highway Programs. Cost: $89/person until noon, 10/22/21, Cost: $89/person until noon, 7/9/21. after that $129/person North County Transit District Capital Army Corps of Engineers Capital Program Thanks to Allen, Kin & Program Update on Tuesday, September Update on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, Tanijiri 14, 2021, Zoom meeting, 10:00 am. Guest 8:30 am, Zoom meeting. Speaker: David M. This e-mail was sent to the City Engineer: speaker: Scott Loeschke, P.E., Director of Van Dorpe, P.E., PMP, Deputy District Engi- Date: Fri, Dec 18, 2020 at 9:30 AM Engineering and Maintenance. neer, Los Angeles District. Subject: Thank You & Kudos Cost: $89/person until noon, 9/10/21. Cost: $89/person until noon, 10/29/21, Gentlemen, as the year comes to a close, How to Review a Construction Contract after that $129/person. the Verizon team wants to thank the Public on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 8:30 Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) Works Bureaus and especially the Bureau of am, Zoom meeting. Almost every contract Employment Law on Thursday, November 4, Engineering for their great collaboration in dispute looks to the terms of the contract for 2021, 8:30 am, Zoom meeting. The California advancing our fiber and small cell deployment resolution Understand your contractual rights employment law that affects construction across the city. As we know, improved and and obligations. businesses with penalties, damages and attor- expanded broadband network connectivity • What is part of the contract? ney fees. This seminar will teach you how to has grown in importance during this pan- • Contracts v. Purchase Orders prevent from happening. A must for anyone demic and will be vital for the regions overall • Basic rules of contract interpretation involved in the construction industry. recovery. I want to especially recognize the • What are the high-risk terms and condi- • What is PAGA, an overview innovative leadership and outstanding part- tions • The incredible growth of PAGA lawsuits nership Verizon has had with Ted Allen and • Incorporation by reference • What laws and regulations can be the basis his team this year. The Verizon team worked • Written v. oral understandings – integra- for PAGA closely with Ted’s team, particularly Andrew tion clauses • How to prevent these laws and regulations Kin and Wes Tanijiri, to fully utilize technology • A few sample problem clauses and how from being a basis for a lawsuit and weekly communication to identify issues to fix them • What are the requirements for a PAGA and overcome obstacles together. The work • Force Majeure Clauses lawsuit this year lays a good foundation for 2021 as Instructor: Larry Lubka, Esq, Lubka & White • What are the penalties available for PAGA Verizon plans on deploying thousands more LLP • How to lessen the amount of penalties small cells and hundreds of miles of fiber in Cost: $89/person until noon, 9/10/21, after • What are the rules for a PAGA lawsuit Los Angeles. that $129/person. • Settlement of a PAGA lawsuit and how to While we’re all hopeful about the com- U.S. General Services Administration on make sure it is a complete settlement ing year, we know headwinds exist, partic- Thursday, September 16, 2021, 8:30 am, • What steps to take to lessen the chances ularly budget and staffing. Know that the Zoom meeting. An update about doing busi- of being sued Verizon team wants to continue to look for ness with the Pacific Rim Region and Small Instructor: Jeffrey Epstein, Esq., Lubka & ways to directly assist in advancing fee rev- Business Opportunities. Speakers: Dan R. White LLP enue or through the City budget process to Brown, Acting Regional Administrator; Pa- Cost: $89/person until noon, 10/29/21, retain critical BOE positions that will ensure mel Smith-Cressel, Director, Office of Small after that $129/person. the broadband infrastructure can be deployed Business. as quickly as possible and be a catalyst for Cost: $89/person until noon, 9/10/21, after What Can Go in the Recy- economic recovery. that $129/person. cling Bin? Thank you for your support and part- Los Angeles Unified School District You can recycle the following: nership, the collaboration we have forged Capital Program Update on Wednesday, Plastic drinking straws with Ted and his team has been invaluable. September 22, 2021, 8:30 am, Zoom meet- Plastic grocery bags Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season. ing. Speaker: Mark Hovatter, Chief Facilities Plastic food containers Randal Hernandez Executive. Water bottles Executive Director, External Affairs Cost: $89/person until noon, 9/17/21, after Plastic film containers State Government Affairs that $129/person. Plastic utensils Verizon San Diego International Airport Capital Plastic packaging Program Update on Wednesday, October Plastic drink cups/covers Newsletter Submissions 6, 2021, Zoom meeting, 8:30 am. Guest Aluminum cans We are always pleased to receive submissions speaker: Dennis Probst, Vice President of Coffee cans for the Newsletter. There are a few tips that Development. Soup cans we’d like to be kept in mind. If you have pho- Cost: $89/person until noon, 10/1/21. Plastic yogurt containers tos, please send them in their native format, Long Beach Unified School District Capi- Cottage cheese containers i.e., jpg or tif. Do not place photos in a word tal Program Update on Thursday, October 7, Glass bottles/containers processing document. Also, it’s appreciated if 2021, Zoom meeting, 8:30 am. Guest speaker: Please empty and rinse out all food/beverage you could provide the names of any people David Miranda, Executive Director, Facilities containers and flatten containers to conserve in the photos. Again, thanks to everyone for Development & Planning. space. their contributions. Page 22 Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Construction Management Association of America, So Cal Chapter Seminars The Construction Management Association Cost: $85/member, $170/non-member. Metro’s Highway Program including project of America Southern California Chapter is CCM Application Webinar on Thursday, updates and new opportunities. offering the following seminars. For additional August 5, 2021, 3:00 pm, virtual link to be Emcee: Edgar Zelaya, Associate Vice information please go to www.cmaasc.org. provided. Topics covered: President, KKCS. Speaker: Abdollah Ansari, For Zoom meetings log in/access informa- CCM Eligibility Managing Executive Officer, Highway Pro- tion will be sent with the confirmation. CCM Application Process gram, LA Metro Caltrans District 12 Capital Program Up- CCM Exam Preparation Cost: $45/member, $75/non-member. dates on Thursday, July 22, 2021, 9:30am, Vir- CCM Recertification Process LAUSD Capital Program Updates on tual link to be provided. Hear about updates Presenters: Brian Culligan, CCM, PMP, Pro- Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 9:00 am, Virtual on Caltrans District 12 projects and potential gram/Construction Manager, Psomas; Jinous link to be provided. Hear about updates on the opportunities. Samii-Saremi, CCM, Senior Project Director/ District’s Bond Program and how the District Emcee: Edgar Zelaya, Associate Vice Pres- Operations Director, Vanir Construction Man- is preparing its schools for the Fall. ident, KKCS agement, Inc. Emcee: Edgar Zelaya, Associate Vice Pres- Speaker: Adnan Maiah, Deputy District LA Metro Highway Programs on Wednes- ident, KKCS. Speaker: Mark Hovatter, Chief Director, Caltrans District 12 day, August 18, 2021, 9:30am, Virtual link Facilities Executive, LAUSD Cost: $45/member, $75/non-member. to be provided. Hear about updates on LA Cost: $45/member, $75/non-member. SBCCD and Measure CC on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 9:30 am, Virtual link to be provided. Hear about capital project updates on SBCCD’s Measure CC program. Emcee: Edgar Zelaya, Associate Vice Pres- ident, KKCS Speakers: Farrah Farzaneh, Director of Facilities Planning SBCCD; and Ynez Delgado Canela, Ad- ministrator, Local Business Outreach, SBCCD. January 16, 2003 BOE Management Team meeting, Raquel Barot in pink jacket. Cost: $45/member, $75/non-member. Passing of Barot Public-Private Partnerships - How Al- It is with deep regret that we report Raquel wanted a better life for ternative Financing Can Help Deliver In- that retired Executive Secretary II her family. She convinced Sergio frastructure Projects on Tuesday, August 3, Raquel Barot has passed away. She to move to the United States and 2021, 8:30am, Virtual link to be provided. served four City Engineers, and two in 1970, Sergio flew there and es- Local and federal programs are looking at Chief Deputy City Engineers before tablished himself in California. In innovative financing mechanisms to leverage that. There was no one with greater 1971, Raquel followed. She worked the private sector to deliver transportation, loyalty to the Bureau of Engineering as a clerk for the City of Los Angeles. student housing, and utility infrastructure or more protective of her bosses Once Raquel and Sergio settled in projects. This panel will provide an overview than Raquel. Despite several efforts Hollywood, California, their children of Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery to talk her out of it, she retired on and Raquel’s mother came stateside models in context with the Long Beach Civic January 26, 2003. The photo above was taken in 1972. Two years later the couple bought a Center P3 case study and how agencies like at the January 16, 2003 BOE Management house in the San Fernando Valley. In 1978, LASAN evaluate P3 delivery for their upcom- Team meeting as many gathered to wish her they moved to Northridge, later known as ing projects. well. Our condolences go to her family and Porter Ranch. Emcee: John Scherck. we thank them for providing her life history: Raquel worked as an executive secretary Moderator: Greg Tseng, Principal, GHT Raquel Ramos Barot was born on Monday, for the City of Los Angeles for 37 years. Most Capital LLC. December 24, 1934 in Jimulalud, Negros Ori- of her years of service were with the Depart- Speakers: William Gorham, Vice President, ental, Philippines. She passed away peacefully ment of Public Works. She was dedicated to Project Development & Partnering, Plenary on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at home in Porter her job. When she retired, she was presented Americas; and Azya Jackson, Environmental Ranch, California. with a commendation certificate. Engineer, Wastewater, Engineering Services She was preceded in death by her hus- After her retirement, she devoted her time Division, City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation band, Sergio Barot. She is survived by her chil- in helping raise her grandchildren, Zachary and Environment (LASAN). dren Debbie, Peter (Flora May), and Sergio, and Nicholas. Later on, she helped raise the Cost: $45/member, $75/non-member. Jr. (Joanna) and her grandchildren Zachary youngest grandchild, Joseph. Meet the Owners/Primes Speed Network- (Catherine), Nicholas, and Joseph. Religion was a vital part of Raquel’s life. ing: One-on-One on Wednesday, August 4, Raquel was the only child of Simeona Ra- She volunteered as a Eucharistic minister 2021, 5:30 pm, Long Beach Marriott, 4700 mos and Santiago Silverio. When she was 17, for the church. She helped with Our Lady Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach 90815. she moved to Dumaguete City. She attended of Peace Mission, Inc. an organization that Please join CMAA’s CODE (Creating Oppor- Silliman University and graduated with a assists Sister Eva in helping people in need in tunities for Diversity and Equality) Committee degree in accounting. After graduating she the Philippines. for CMAA’s first in-person event of the year! taught at Foundation University and worked Raquel suffered a stroke in April 2020. Her This is a one-on-one speed networking event at Silliman Medical Center. In 1965 Raquel road to recovery faced many challenges, but to provide opportunities for the Owners and moved to Manila and worked as a secretary at she did her best to persevere and push through Prime Companies to meet small, diverse, Clark Air Force Base in Pampanga. Raquel met it all. She passed away peacefully surround by minority and women-owned firms for future Sergio in Dumaguete City but separated due her children and family members. Raquel will projects and teaming opportunities. to his work. They reconnected in Manila and be laid to rest in the merciful arms of Our Lord Emcee: Ryan Gales, CEO, Jenkins/Gales married on July 9, 1966. Raquel and Sergio on Friday, July 9, 2021, following a viewing & Martinez, Inc. had 3 children Debbie, Peter, and Sergio, Jr. and funeral service earlier that same day. Engineering Newsletter - 7/14/21 Page 23 Promotions Mozee Confirmed to Head Garcetti on Nomination Carlos Aguilera, Civil Eng Assoc II, VAL; StreetsLA as U.S. Ambassador to Marilyn Galeano, Civil Eng Assoc II, WCC; LA City Council Unanimously Confirms New India Francisco Jimenez, Civil Eng Assoc II, MTD; StreetsLA Executive Director Posted on 07/09/2021 Gabriel Robles, Civil Eng Assoc II, VAL; July 1, 2021 MY NEWS LA article “Today, the President announced that I am Tiffany Wong, Civil Eng Assoc II, SW; Hoda The Los Angeles City his nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Shahrestani, Civil Eng Assoc II, WCE; Jeremy Council Thursday India. I am honored to accept his nomination Chok, Civil Eng Assoc II, CEN; David Lopez, unanimously con- to serve in this role. I love Los Angeles and will Civil Eng Assoc II, SID; Randa Jaber, Civil Eng firmed the Bureau of always be an Angeleno. I want you to know Assoc II, BID. Street Services’ As- that every day I am your Mayor, I will continue sistant Director Keith to lead this city like it is my first day on the Departures Mozee to lead the job, with passion, focus, and determination. Hiep Lam, Civil Eng Drafting Tech, WCE, re- department as Execu- I have committed my life to service - as an tired; Lauren Rhodes, Project Assistant, EMG, tive Director, effective activist, as a teacher, as a naval officer, as a promoted to DWP; Laura Torres de Valenzue- immediately. public servant, and if confirmed, next as an la, Civil Eng Drafting Tech, EED, transferred to “As chair of the ambassador. Part of that commitment means DWP; Eric Chang, Architectural Assoc II, ARC, Public Works Com- that when your nation calls, you answer that transferred to DWP; Brittany Myers, Civil Eng mittee, I am thrilled that Keith Mozee will call. And should I be confirmed, I’ll bring this Assoc II, CEN, resigned; Andrew Kin, Civil become the next head of StreetsLA,” said same energy, commitment, and love for this Engineer, CEN, resigned; Jadesola Ogundeji, Councilman Bob Blumenfield. “Keith is a city to my new role and will forge partnerships Civil Eng Assoc I, SED, resigned; Jeremy Chok, man of integrity; a man of his word. For over and connections that will help Los Angeles.” Civil Eng Assoc II, CEN, resigned; Anthony 30 years, he has looked the residents of Los Mayor Eric Garcetti Felipe, Civil Engineer, SID, resigned. Angeles in the eye and helped them live a better life through his work first as a light truck Performance Appraisals Professional Registration operator then going through practically every job in the department to become the best he Due 8/27/21 Walter Carrera, Civil Eng Assoc II, GED, PE This is just a reminder that per Notice No. License. can be. The city of Los Angeles is lucky to have him.” 08 dated May 27, 2021 titled Employee Performance Appraisals it’s time for the Certificates Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, who represents Council District 8, called Mo- annual Employee Performance Appraisals. ICC zee “a true son of the eighth Council District: All evaluations must be completed using the Francisco Jimenez, Civil Eng Assoc II, MTD; long on style, short on words, long on action.” online Employee Performance Appraisal Sys- Celso Perez, Civil Eng Assoc III, WCC; Gary As Assistant Director of StreetsLA, Mozee tem (EPAS) by August 27, 2021, for the rating Lam, Senior Civil Engineer, SIX; Yoo Bin Kim, oversaw the Street Renewal Division, Engi- period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Civil Eng Assoc III, SWD. neering Division, Construction Services Divi- To access the EPAS, please go to the Bureau sion and Emergency Operations. During his of Engineering (BOE) intranet site and click EIT 31 years of service to the city, he also served on Forms Library, then click on Personnel, Hoda Shahrestani, Civil Eng Assoc II, WCE. as StreetsLA chief operations officer, racial and then click on Employee Performance equity officer and COVID-19 safety officer. Appraisal. The form is also available at the following link: Passing of Hee “I want to thank Mayor Garcetti and the We are very sorry to report that David T. J. City Council for giving me this opportunity http://78boe99prdi.boepw.ci.la.ca.us/epas/ at what is a critical juncture for the city and Hee passed away on May 10, 2021. He re- Managing an employee’s overall performance the Bureau,” said Mozee. “I am committed to tired as an Engineering Designer II from the is critical to the success of reinforcing compe- constantly improving our services, enhancing Wastewater Systems Engineering Division in tence, teamwork, and project delivery in our the look and feel of our streets and neigh- March 1990. The following appeared in the customer-driven organization. This respon- borhoods, creating safe and healthy com- June 26, 2021 Los Angeles Times: sibility is one of the most important aspects munities for all Angelenos, and supporting February 20, 1931 - May 10, 2021 90, of of every managers and supervisors job. As a the hardworking women and men who have Los Angeles, died peacefully in his sleep on result, we must use every opportunity to en- made StreetsLA a national leader on issues of May 10, 2021. Born and raised in Honolulu, sure that job expectations are made clear, and sustainability, equity and service excellence.” HI, he worked for the City of Los Angeles that employees are provided with feedback on As the Bureau’s executive director, Mozee as a civil engineer for over 30 years. He is their performance. predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Shirley will oversee the U.S.’ largest municipal street (nee Nagamine). He is survived by daugh- network and urban forest. The current execu- tive director, Adel Hagekhalil, will become the We’d Like to Hear from You ters Angela Hee (Jeff Oslance) and Monica If you have any articles for the Newsletter, general manager of the Metropolitan Water Wolthers (Marcel); grandchildren Nicole and please e-mail them to BOENewsletter@gmail. District of Southern California on June 30. Drew Oslance, Nicolas, Jessica and Ethan com. Deadline for the next issue is Thursday, “The Board of Public Works is thrilled to Wolthers; brother Henry Hee and many other August 5, 2021. family members. David enjoyed poker, horse welcome Keith Mozee as the new General racing, cheering for the Lakers, and especially Manager for StreetsLA,” said Board of Public Los Angeles City Department of Public Works gardening and photography. Services will be Works Commissioner Teresa Villegas. “He is someone who’s worked his way up the ranks Bureau of Engineering held at St. Anthony of Padua in Gardena, CA 1149 South Broadway, Suite 700 on Sat., July 10th at 11:30 am, followed by a and is a true servant leader. We know Keith Los Angeles, CA 90015 will continue to support a culture of integra- http://eng.lacity.org luncheon at Cherrystones Restaurant. http://www.facebook.com/LABureauofEngineering tion, innovation and inclusion.” The Engineering Newsletter is published monthly by the Mayor Eric Garcetti nominated Mozee for Administration Division for employees of the Bureau of Engineering. the position on June 23.