CC SR 20240806 F - Measure W Transfer Agreement
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 08/06/2024
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute the Transfer
Agreement for the Measure W Safe Clean Water Program.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District and the City for the Measure W Safe Clean Water
Program through Fiscal Year 2027-28.
FISCAL IMPACT: Execution of the Transfer Agreement enables the City to receive an
estimated amount of $680,000 from the Measure W Safe Clean
Water Program, subject to an approved annual plan. The funds are
included in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget. VR
Amount Budgeted: $680,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 343-300-0000-3303
Measure W – Local Grant Revenue VR
ORIGINATED BY: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
REVIEWED BY: Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Safe Clean Water Transfer Agreement for fiscal years 2024-25 through
2027-2028 (page A-1)
B. Municipal Annual Plan FY 2024-25
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
In November 2018, voters approved Measure W, which created the Safe Clean Water
(SCW) Program, a special parcel tax based on impermeable areas within the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District boundaries (District). The SCW program is intended to
improve water quality, increase local water supply, and provide community benefits such
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as green spaces and parks to improve the health and well-being of Los Angeles County
communities. Revenues derived from the tax are allocated to water quality projects by the
following percentages: programs implemented by the District (10%), municipalities (40%),
and regional watershed-based projects and programs (50%).
The SCW Program funds for municipalities can be used for eligible activities, such as
project development, design, construction, effectiveness monitoring, operations, and
maintenance, as well as other programs and studies related to protecting and improving
water quality in lakes, rivers and the ocean. Up to 30% of the municipal funds may be
used to maintain existing eligible projects and programs, and 70% or more must be used
for new projects or programs.
To receive SCW Program funds, a municipality must enter into a Transfer Agreement with
the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and submit an annual plan of eligible
program expenditures. The Transfer Agreement requires municipalities to comply with
the requirements of the SCW program and other appropriate provisions established by
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. On August 18, 2020, the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes executed the first Transfer Agreement allowing the City to receive an
estimated $690,000 in annual disbursement. The Transfer Agreement expired at the end
of the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. For the past several years, the City has submitted its Annual
Plan outlining how SCW Program funds are to be used. The City uses the funds to pay
for a variety of on-going stormwater program implementation including water quality
monitoring, maintenance of trash capture devices in catch basins, street sweeping,
feasibility studies, professional/technical services, development of the watershed
management plans, and development a stormwater infiltration project, which will comply
with stormwater requirements.
To receive SCW Program funds for the next four fiscal years (ending FY 2027-28), the
City will need to enter into a new Transfer Agreement (Attachment A) and submit an
annual plan (Attachment B). The City is expected to receive an estimated amount of
$680,000 for FY 2024-25 within 45 days after execution of the attached Transfer
Agreement with the District (Attachment A).
Therefore, staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
Transfer Agreement for the SCW Program.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative is available for the City
Council’s consideration:
1. Do not authorize the Mayor to execute the Transfer Agreement.
2. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AGREEMENT NO. 2
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – MUNICIPAL PROGRAM
This Transfer Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” is entered into as of
by and between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District,
hereinafter referred to as "District," and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereinafter
referred to as "Municipality."
WHEREAS, District, pursuant to the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water (SCW)
Program ordinance (Chapter 16 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code)
and the SCW Program Implementation Ordinance (Chapter 18 of the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District Code), administers the SCW Program for the purpose of funding
Projects and Programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce
stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the District;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.04.A.2. of the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District Code, forty percent (40%) of annual SCW Program tax revenues shall be
allocated to Municipalities within the District, in the same proportion as the amount of
revenues collected within each Municipality, to be expended by those cities within the
cities' respective jurisdictions and by the County within the unincorporated areas that are
within the boundaries of the District, for the implementation, operation and maintenance,
and administration of Projects and Programs, in accordance with the criteria and
procedures established in this Chapters 16 and 18 of the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District Code;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.05.A.1. of the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District Code, prior to their receipt of SCW Program funds, Municipalities must enter into
an agreement with the District to transfer SCW Program funds;
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors has approved a standard
template Agreement, as required by and in accordance with Section 18.09 of the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District Code, for the transfer of SCW Program funds to
Municipalities.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, mutual representations,
covenants and agreements in this Agreement, the District and the Municipality, each
binding itself, its successors and assigns, do mutually promise, covenant, and agree as
follows:
I. DEFINITIONS
The definitions set forth in Sections 16.03 and 18.02 of the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District Code shall apply to this Agreement. In addition, the following definitions shall
also apply:
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“Agreement” means this Transfer Agreement, including all exhibits and attachments
hereto.
“Annual Plan” means the plan referred to in Section 18.09.B.5 of the Code that includes
the contents specified in Exhibit A.
"Code" means the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code. “Days” means
calendar days unless otherwise expressly indicated.
“Fiscal Year” means the period of twelve (12) months terminating on June 30 of any year.
“Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program Payment” means the Municipality's annual allocation
of SCW Program funds as described in Section 16.04.A.2. of the Code disbursed by the
District to the Municipality.
“Year” means calendar year unless otherwise expressly indicated.
II. PARTY CONTACTS
The District and the Municipality designate the following individuals as the primary points
of contact and communication regarding the Municipal Program and the administration
and implementation of this Agreement.
Los Angeles County Flood Control District Municipality: Rancho Palos Verdes
Name: (Program Manager) Name: Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public
Works
Address: Address: 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: Phone: 310-544-5252
Email: Email: rawwad@rpvca.gov
Either party to this Agreement may change the individual identified as the primary point
of contact above by providing written notice of the change to the other party.
III. EXHIBITS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The following exhibits to this Agreement, including any amendments and supplements
hereto, are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement:
EXHIBIT A – ANNUAL PLAN CONTENTS
EXHIBIT B – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
EXHIBIT C – NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS (Best Management Practices)
EXHIBIT D – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
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IV. MUNICIPAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
A. The Municipality shall annually prepare and submit to the District, an Annual Plan.
The Annual Plan shall be submitted not later than 90-days prior to the start of the
Fiscal Year for which the Plan is prepared.
B. The Municipality shall utilize the SCW Program Payments in compliance with
Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
C. The Municipality shall comply with the terms and conditions in Exhibits B, C, and
D, of this Agreement, and all applicable provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the
Code, specifically including, without limitation, Section 18.06.
V. SCW PROGRAM PAYMENTS TO MUNICIPALITIES
A. SCW Program Payments will generally be available for disbursement by
December 31, provided a duly executed transfer agreement is in effect and subject
to the Municipality's compliance with the conditions described in paragraph B,
below; however the District may, in its discretion, change the date and number of
the actual disbursements for any Fiscal Year based on the amount and timing of
revenues actually collected by the District.
B. The District shall disburse the Municipality's SCW Program Payment upon
satisfaction of the following conditions: (1) the District has received the Annual
Progress/Expenditure Report required pursuant to Section 18.06.D of the Code;
(2) the District has received Municipality's Annual Plan for that Fiscal Year, and (3)
the Municipality has complied with the audit requirements of Section B-6 of Exhibit
B.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no disbursement shall be
made at any time or in any manner that is in violation of or in conflict with federal,
state, County laws, policies, or regulations.
D. All disbursements shall be subject to and be made in accordance with the terms
and conditions in this Agreement and Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
VI. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall expire at the end of the 2027-28 Fiscal Year. The parties shall
thereafter enter into a new agreement based on the most recent standard template
agreement approved by the Board.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
___(Municipal Contact)____:
By:
Name: John Cruikshank
Title: Mayor
Date:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A – ANNUAL PLAN CONTENTS
A-1. Description of all projects anticipated to be funded using the SCW Program
Payment. Include a discussion of how the projects will result in the achievement of
one or more SCW Program Goals, including quantitative targets and corresponding
metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable parameters.
A-2. Description of all programs anticipated to be funded using the SCW Program
Payment. Include a discussion of how the programs will result in the achievement of
one or more SCW Program Goals; including quantitative targets and corresponding
metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable parameters.
A-3. Description of all operation and maintenance activities anticipated to be funded using
the SCW Program Payment. Include a discussion of how those activities will result in
the achievement of one or more SCW Program Goals. Additional operation and
maintenance activities, even if funded by other sources, should be referenced to
provide an overview of anticipated overall project approach.
A-4. Description of the stakeholder and community outreach/engagement activities
anticipated to be funded with the SCW Program Payment, including discussion of how
local NGOs or CBOs will be involved, if applicable, and if not, why. Additional
outreach/engagement activities, even if funded by other sources, should be
referenced to provide an overview of anticipated overall project approach.
A-5. Description of post-construction monitoring for projects completed using the SCW
Program Payment. Additional post-construction monitoring activities, even if funded
by other sources, should be referenced to provide an overview of anticipated overall
project approach.
A-6. Provide the status of any projects that have been awarded (or are seeking award of)
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) verification, if applicable.
A-7. Provide the budget for the activities described in provisions A1 through A-5 SCW
Program Payment.
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EXHIBIT B – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
B-1. Accounting and Deposit of Funding Disbursement
1. SCW Program Payments distributed to the Municipality shall be held in a separate
interest-bearing account and shall not be combined with other funds. Interest
earned from each account shall be used by the Municipality only for eligible
expenditures consistent with the requirements of the SCW Program.
2. The Municipality shall not be entitled to interest earned on undisbursed SCW
Program Payments; interest earned prior to disbursement is property of the District.
3. The Municipality shall operate in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP).
4. The Municipality shall be strictly accountable for all funds, receipts, and
disbursements for their SCW Program Payment.
B-2. Acknowledgement of Credit and Signage
The Municipality shall include appropriate acknowledgement of credit to the District’s
Safe, Clean Water Program for its support when promoting activities funded with SCW
Program funds or using any data and/or information developed SCW Program funds.
When the SCW Program Payment is used, in whole or in part, for construction of an
infrastructure Project, signage shall be posted in a prominent location at Project site(s) or
at the Municipality’s headquarters and shall include the Safe, Clean Water Program color
logo and the following disclosure statement: “Funding for this project has been provided
in full or in part from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Safe, Clean Water
Program.” At a minimum the sign shall be 2’ x 3’ in size. The Municipality shall also include
in each of its contracts for work under this Agreement a provision that incorporates the
requirements stated within this paragraph.
When the SCW Program Payment is used, in whole or in part, for a scientific study, the
Municipality shall include the following statement in the study report: “Funding for this
study has been provided in full or in part from the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District’s Safe, Clean Water Program.” The Municipality shall also include in each of its
contracts for work under this Agreement a provision that incorporates the requirements
stated within this paragraph.
B-3. Acquisition of Real Property - Covenant
Any real property acquired in whole or in part with SCW Program funds shall be used for
Projects and Programs that are consistent with the SCW Program Goals and with the
provisions of Chapter 16 and 18 of the Code.
Any Municipality that acquires the fee title to real property using, in whole or in part, SCW
Program funds shall record a document in the office of the Registrar-Recorder/County
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Clerk containing a covenant not to sell or otherwise convey the real property without the
prior express written consent of the District, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
B-4. Amendment
Except as provided in Section II of the Agreement, no amendment or variation of the terms
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties. No oral
or written understanding or agreement not incorporated in this Agreement is binding on
any of the parties.
B-5. Assignment
The Municipality shall not assign this Agreement.
B-6. Audit and Recordkeeping
1. The Municipality shall retain for a period of seven (7) years, all records necessary
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to determine the
amounts expended, and eligibility of Projects implemented using SCW Program
Payments. The Municipality, upon demand by authorized representatives of the
District, shall make such records available for examination and review or audit by
the District or its authorized representatives. Records shall include accounting
records, written policies and procedures, contract files, original estimates,
correspondence, change order files, including documentation covering negotiated
settlements, invoices, and any other supporting evidence deemed necessary to
substantiate charges related to SCW Program Payments and expenditures.
2. The Municipality is responsible for obtaining an independent audit to determine
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all requirements
applicable to the Municipality contained in chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
Municipality shall obtain an independent audit of their SCW Program Payments
every three (3) years. Audits shall be funded with Municipal Program funds.
3. Municipality shall file a copy of all audit reports by the ninth (9th) month from the
end of each three (3) year period to detail the preceding three (3) years of
expenditures. Audit reports shall be posted on the District’s publicly accessible
website. Due date example below.
Every Third Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Audit Begins Audit Report Due to District
2023-24 7/1/2027 No later than 3/31/2028
4. Upon reasonable advanced request, the Municipality shall permit the Chief
Engineer to examine the infrastructure Projects using SCW Program Payments.
The Municipality shall permit the authorized District representative, including the
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Auditor-Controller, to examine, review, audit, and transcribe any and all audit
reports, other reports, books, accounts, papers, maps, and other records that
relate to the SCW Program Payments. Examination activities are considered
District administration of the SCW Program.
5. Expenditures determined by an audit to be in violation of any provision of Chapters
16 or 18 of the Code, or of this Agreement, shall be subject to the enforcement
and remedy provisions of Section 18.14 of the Code.
B-7. Availability of Funds
District’s obligation to disburse the SCW Program Payment is contingent upon the
availability of sufficient funds to permit the disbursements provided for herein. If sufficient
funds are not available for any reason including, but not limited to, failure to fund
allocations necessary for disbursement of the SCW Program Payment, the District shall
not be obligated to make any disbursements to the Municipality under this Agreement.
This provision shall be construed as a condition precedent to the obligation of the District
to make any disbursements under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to provide the Municipality with a right of priority for disbursement over any
other Municipality. If any disbursements due to the Municipality under this Agreement are
deferred because sufficient funds are unavailable, it is the intention of the District that
such disbursement will be made to the Municipality when sufficient funds do become
available, but this intention is not binding. If this Agreement’s funding for any Fiscal Year
is reduced or deleted by order of the Board, the District shall have the option to either
cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the District or offer an amendment to
the Municipality to reflect the reduced amount.
B-8. Choice of Law
The laws of the State of California govern this Agreement.
B-9. Claims
Any claim of the Municipality is limited to the rights, remedies, and claims procedures
provided to the Municipality under this Agreement. Municipal expenditures of a SCW
Program Payment that involves the District shall utilize a separate and specific agreement
to that Project that includes appropriate indemnification superseding that in this
Agreement.
B-10. Compliance with SCW Program
The Municipality shall comply with and require its contractors and subcontractors to
comply with all provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
B-11. Compliance with Law, Regulations, etc.
The Municipality shall, at all times, comply with and require its contractors and
subcontractors to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules,
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guidelines, regulations, and requirements.
B-12. Continuous Use of Municipal Projects; Lease or Disposal of Municipal Projects
The Municipality shall not abandon, substantially discontinue use of, lease, or dispose of
all or a significant part or portion of any Project funded in whole or in part with SCW
Program Payments during the useful life (defined as 30 years unless specified otherwise
in annual plans and subsequent reports) of the Project without prior written approval of
the District. Such approval may be conditioned as determined to be appropriate by the
District, including a condition requiring repayment of a pro rata amount of the SCW
Program Payments used to fund the Project together with interest on said amount
accruing from the date of lease or disposal of the Project.
B-13. Disputes
Should a dispute arise between the parties, the party asserting the dispute will notify the
other parties in writing of the dispute. The parties will then meet and confer within 21
calendar days of the notice in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute.
If the matter has not been resolved through the process set forth in the preceding
paragraph, any party may initiate mediation of the dispute. Mediation will be before a
retired judge or mediation service mutually agreeable to the parties. All costs of the
mediation, including mediator fees, will be paid one-half by the District and one-half by
the Municipality. SCW Program Payments shall not be used to pay for any costs of the
mediation.
The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute through the process set forth above before
filing any action relating to the dispute in any court of law.
B-14. Final Inspection and Certification of Registered Professional
Upon completion of the design phase and before construction of a project, the
Municipality shall provide certification by a California Registered Professional (i.e.,
Professional Civil Engineer, Engineering Geologist) that the design has been completed.
Upon completion of the project, the Municipality shall provide for a final inspection and
certification by a California Registered Professional (i.e., Professional Civil Engineer,
Engineering Geologist), that the Project has been completed in accordance with
submitted final plans and specifications and any modifications thereto and in accordance
with this Agreement.
B-15. Force Majeure.
In the event that Municipality is delayed or hindered from the performance of any act
required hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure
materials not related to the price thereof, riots, insurrection, war, or other reasons of a like
nature beyond the control of the Municipality, then performance of such acts shall be
excused for the period of the delay, and the period for the performance of any such act
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shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay.
B-16. Funding Considerations and Exclusions
1. All expenditures of SCW Program Payments by Municipality must comply with the
provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Code, including but not limited to the provisions regarding eligible expenditures
contained in Section 16.05.A.2 and the provision regarding ineligible expenditures
contained in Section 16.05.A.3.
2. SCW Program Payments shall not be used in connection with any Project
implemented as an Enhanced Compliance Action ("ECA") and/or Supplemental
Environmental Project ("SEP") as defined by State Water Resources Control
Board Office of Enforcement written policies, or any other Project implemented
pursuant to the settlement of an enforcement action or to offset monetary penalties
imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board, a Regional Water Quality
Control Board, or any other regulatory authority; provided, however, that SCW
funds may be used for a Project implemented pursuant to a time schedule order
("TSO") issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board if, at the
time the TSO was issued, the Project was included in an approved watershed
management program (including enhanced watershed management programs)
developed pursuant to the MS4 Permit.
B-17. Indemnification
The Municipality shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, the County of Los
Angeles and their elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees from and
against any and all liability and expense, including defense costs, legal fees, claims,
actions, and causes of action for damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not
limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage, arising from or in
conjunction with: (1) any Project or Program implemented by the Municipality, in whole or
in part, with SCW Program Payments or (2) any breach of this Agreement by the
Municipality.
B-18. Independent Actor
The Municipality, and its agents and employees, if any, in the performance of this
Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents
of the District.
The Municipality shall not contract work with a contractor who is in a period of debarment
from any agency within the District. (LACC Chapter 2.202)
B-19. Integration
This is an integrated Agreement. This Agreement is intended to be a full and complete
statement of the terms of the agreement between the District and Municipality, and
expressly supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements, covenants,
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representations and warranties, express or implied, concerning the subject matter of this
Agreement.
B-20. Lapsed Funds
1. The Municipality shall be able to carry over uncommitted SCW Program Payments
for up to five (5) years from the end of the fiscal year in which those funds are
transferred from the District to the Municipality.
2. If the Municipality is unable to expend the SCW Program Payment within five (5)
years from the end of the fiscal year in which those funds are transferred from the
District to the Municipality, then lapsed funding procedures will apply. Lapsed
funds are funds that were transferred to the Municipality but were not committed
to eligible expenditures by the end of the fifth (5th) fiscal year after the fiscal year
in which those funds were transferred from the District.
3. Lapsed funds shall be allocated by the Watershed Area Steering Committee of the
respective Watershed Area to a new Project with benefit to that Municipality, if
feasible in a reasonable time frame, or otherwise to the Watershed Area.
4. In the event that funds are to lapse, due to circumstances beyond the Municipality’s
control, then the Municipality may request an extension of up to twelve (12) months
in which to commit the funds to eligible expenditures. Extension Requests must
contain sufficient justification and be submitted to the District in writing no later
than three (3) months before the funds are to lapse.
5. The decision to grant an extension is at the sole discretion of the District.
6. Funds still uncommitted to eligible expenditures after an extension is granted will
be subject to lapsed funding procedures without exception. Example Below.
Fiscal Year
Transferred
Funds Lapse
After
Extension
Request Due
Commit By
2019-20 6/30/2025 No later than 3/31/2025 No later than 6/30/2026
B-21. Municipal Project Access
Upon reasonable advance request, the Municipality shall ensure that the District or any
authorized representative, will have safe and suitable access to the site of any Project
implemented by the Municipality in whole or in part with SCW Program Payments at all
reasonable times.
B-22. Non-Discrimination
The Municipality agrees to abide by all federal, state, and County laws, regulations, and
policies regarding non-discrimination in employment and equal employment opportunity.
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B-23. No Third-Party Rights
The parties to this Agreement do not create rights in, or grant remedies to, any third party
as a beneficiary of this Agreement, or of any duty, covenant, obligation, or undertaking
established herein
B-24. Notice
1. The Municipality shall notify the District in writing within five (5) working days of the
occurrence of the following:
a. Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the Municipality; or
b. Actions taken pursuant to State law in anticipation of filing for bankruptcy.
2. The Municipality shall notify the District within ten (10) working days of any litigation
pending or threatened against the Municipality regarding its continued existence,
consideration of dissolution, or disincorporation.
3. The Municipality shall notify the District promptly of the following:
a. Any significant deviation from the submitted Annual Plan for the current Fiscal
Year, including discussion of any major changes to the scope of funded
projects or programs, noteworthy delays in implementation, reduction in
benefits or community engagement, and/or modifications that change the SCW
Program Goals intended to be accomplished.
b. Discovery of any potential archaeological or historical resource. Should a
potential archaeological or historical resource be discovered during
construction, the Municipality agrees that all work in the area of the find will
cease until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the situation and made
recommendations regarding preservation of the resource, and the District has
determined what actions should be taken to protect and preserve the resource.
The Municipality agrees to implement appropriate actions as directed by the
District.
c. Any public or media event publicizing the accomplishments and/or results of
this Agreement and provide the opportunity for attendance and participation by
District representatives with at least fourteen (14) days’ notice to the District.
B-25. Municipality’s Responsibility for Work
The Municipality shall be responsible for all work and for persons or entities engaged in
work performed pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers, and providers of services. The Municipality shall be responsible
for responding to any and all disputes arising out of its contracts for work on the Project.
The District will not mediate disputes between the Municipality and any other entity
concerning responsibility for performance of work.
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B-26. Reporting
The Municipality shall be subject to and comply with all applicable requirements of the
District regarding reporting requirements. Municipalities shall report available data
through the SCW Reporting Module, once available.
1. Annual Progress/Expenditure Reports. The Municipality shall submit Annual
Progress/Expenditure Reports, using a format provided by the District, within six
(6) months following the end of the Fiscal Year to the District to detail the activities
of the prior year. The Annual Progress/Expenditure Reports shall be posted on the
District’s publicly accessible website and on the Municipality’s website. The Annual
Progress/Expenditure Report shall include:
a. Amount of funds received;
b. Breakdown of how the SCW Program Payment has been expended;
c. Documentation that the SCW Program Payment was used for eligible
expenditures in accordance with Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code;
d. Description of activities that have occurred, milestones achieved, and progress
made to date, during the applicable reporting period including comparison to
the Annual Plan and corresponding metrics;
e. Discussion of any existing gaps between what was planned and what was
achieved for the prior year, include any lessons learned;
f. Description of the Water Quality Benefits, Water Supply Benefits, and
Community Investment Benefits and a summary of how SCW Program
Payments have been used to achieve SCW Program Goals for the prior year,
including graphical representation of available data and specific metrics to
demonstrate the benefits being achieved through the years’ investments.
g. Discussion of alignment with other local, regional, and state efforts, resources,
and plans, as applicable. This includes discussion of opportunities for
addressing additional SCW Program Goals, leveraging SCW Program Goals,
and increasing regional capacity to supplement the SCW Program.
h. Additional financial or Project-related information in connection with activity
funded in whole or in part using SCW Program Payments as required by the
District.
i. Certification from a California Registered Professional (Civil Engineer or
Geologist, as appropriate), that projects implemented with SCW Program
Payments were conducted in accordance with Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
j. Report on annual and total (since inception of program) benefits provided by
programs and projects funded by SCW Program Payment. This includes
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comparisons to annual plans and alignment with corresponding specific
quantitative targets and metrics (note that SCW Reporting Module will facilitate
calculation of benefits and graphical representation of pertinent data):
i. Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated
ii. Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused
iii. Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed
aquifer
iv. Annual creation, enhancement, or restoration of Community
Investment Benefits. If none, discuss considerations explored and
reasons to not include.
v. Annual acreage increases in Nature-Based Solutions and claimed
level of NBS (with matrix demonstrating determination of good, better,
best, as outlined in Exhibit C). If none, discuss considerations explored
and reasons to not include.
vi. Annual expenditures providing DAC Benefits. If none, discuss
considerations explored and reasons to not include.
2. Documentation of the Community Outreach and Engagement utilized for and/or
achieved with the SCW Program Payment described in the Annual Plan Exhibit A.
This information must be readily accessible to members of the public.
3. As Needed Information or Reports. The Municipality agrees to promptly provide
such reports, data, and information as may be reasonably requested by the District
including, but not limited to material necessary or appropriate for evaluation of the
SCW Program or to fulfill any reporting requirements of the County, state or federal
government.
B-27. Representations, Warranties, and Commitments
The Municipality represents, warrants, and commits as follows:
1. Authorization and Validity. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, including
all incorporated documents, by the individual signing on behalf of Municipality, has
been duly authorized by the governing body of Municipality, as applicable. This
Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Municipality,
enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be
limited by law.
2. No Violations. The execution, delivery, and performance by the Municipality of this
Agreement, including all incorporated documents, do not violate any provision of
any law or regulation in effect as of the date set forth on the first page hereof, or
result in any breach or default under any contract, obligation, indenture, or other
instrument to which the Municipality is a party or by which the Municipality is bound
as of the date set forth on the first page hereof.
3. No Litigation. There are no pending or, to the Municipality’s knowledge, threatened
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actions, claims, investigations, suits, or proceedings before any governmental
authority, court, or administrative agency which affect the Municipality's ability to
complete the Annual Plan.
4. Solvency. None of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be or have
been made with an actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any present or future
creditors of the Municipality. As of the date set forth on the first page hereof, the
Municipality is solvent and will not be rendered insolvent by the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. The Municipality is able to pay its debts as they
become due.
5. Legal Status and Eligibility. The Municipality is duly organized and existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of California. The Municipality shall at
all times maintain its current legal existence and preserve and keep in full force
and effect its legal rights and authority.
6. Good Standing. The Municipality must demonstrate it has not failed to comply with
previous County and/or District audit disallowances within the preceding five years.
B-28. Travel
Any reimbursement for necessary ground transportation and lodging shall be at rates not
to exceed those set by the California Department of Human Resources; per diem costs
will not be eligible expenses. These rates may be found at
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx. Reimbursement
will be at the State travel amounts that are current as of the date costs are incurred by
the Municipality. No travel outside the Los Angeles County Flood Control District region
shall be reimbursed unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Program
Manager.
B-29. Unenforceable Provision
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be unenforceable, the parties agree that all other provisions of this
Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.
B-30. Withholding of Disbursements and Material Violations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the District may withhold all or
any portion of the SCW Program Payment for any Fiscal Year in the event that:
1. The Municipality has violated any provision of this Agreement; or
2. The Municipality fails to maintain reasonable progress in achieving SCW
Program Goals, following an opportunity to cure.
3. Failure to remain in Good Standing, described in Section B-26 of Exhibit B.
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4. Failure to submit annual reports on meeting SCW Program Goals.
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EXHIBIT C – NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS (NBS) BEST MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
Municipalities shall consider incorporation of Nature-based solutions (NBS) into their
projects. NBS refers to the sustainable management and use of nature for undertaking
socio-environmental challenges, including climate change, water security, water pollution,
food security, human health, and disaster risk management. As this environmental
management practice is increasingly incorporated into projects for the SCW Program, this
guidance document may be expanded upon to further quantify NBS practices based on
benefits derived from their incorporation on projects.
The SCW Program defines NBS as a Project that utilizes natural processes that slow,
detain, infiltrate or filter Stormwater or Urban Runoff. These methods may include relying
predominantly on soils and vegetation; increasing the permeability of Impermeable Areas;
protecting undeveloped mountains and floodplains; creating and restoring riparian habitat
and wetlands; creating rain gardens, bioswales, and parkway basins; enhancing soil
through composting, mulching; and, planting trees and vegetation, with preference for
native species. NBS may also be designed to provide additional benefits such as
sequestering carbon, supporting biodiversity, providing shade, creating and enhancing
parks and open space, and improving quality of life for surrounding communities. NBS
include Projects that mimic natural processes, such as green streets, spreading grounds
and planted areas with water storage capacity. NBS may capture stormwater to improve
water quality, collect water for reuse or aquifer recharge, or to support vegetation growth
utilizing natural processes.
Municipalities are to include in each Annual Progress/Expenditure Report whether and
how their project achieves a good, better, or best for each of the 6 NBS methods in
accordance with the guidance below. Additionally, Annual Progress/ Expenditure Reports
should include discussion on any considerations taken to maximize the class within each
method. If at least 3 methods score within a single class, the overall project can be
characterized as that class. Municipalities must attach a copy of the matrix for each
project with the good, better, or best column indicated for each method, to facilitate District
tracking of methods being utilized.
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METHODS GOOD BETTER BEST
Vegetation/Green
Space
Use of climate
appropriate, eco-friendly
vegetation
(groundcover, shrubs,
and trees) / green space
5%-15% covered by
new climate-appropriate
vegetation
Use of native, climate
appropriate, eco-friendly
vegetation
(groundcover, shrubs,
and trees) / green space
16%-35% covered by
new native vegetation
Establishment of plant
communities with a
diversity of native
vegetation
(groundcover, shrubs,
and trees) / green space
that is both native and
climate-appropriate
More than 35% covered
by new native vegetation
Increase of
Permeability
Installation of vegetated
landscape – 25%-49%
paved area removed
Redesign of existing
impermeable surfaces
and/or installation of
permeable surfaces (e.g.
permeable pavement
and
infiltration trenches)
Installation of vegetated
landscape – 50%-74%
paved area removed
Improvements of soil
health (e.g., compaction
reduction)
Installation of vegetated
landscape – 75%-100%
paved area removed
Creation of well-
connected and self-
sustained natural
landscapes with healthy
soils, permeable
surfaces, and
appropriate vegetation
Protection of
Undeveloped
Mountains &
Floodplains
●Preservation of native
vegetation
●Minimal negative
impact to existing
drainage system
●Preservation of native
vegetation
●Installation of new
feature(s) to improve
existing drainage system
●Creation of open green
space
●Installation of features
to improve natural
hydrology
Creation &
Restoration of
Riparian Habitat &
Wetlands
●Partial restoration of
existing riparian habitat
and wetlands Planting
of climate appropriate
vegetation between 11
and 20
different climate
appropriate or native
plant species newly
planted
●No potable water used
to sustain the wetland
●Full restoration of
existing riparian habitat
and wetlands
●Planting of native
vegetation - between 21
and 40 different native
plant species newly
planted
●No potable water used
to sustain the wetland
●Full restoration and
expansion of existing
riparian habitat and
wetlands Planting of
plant communities with a
diversity of native
vegetation – between 41
and 50 different native
plant species newly
planted
●No potable water used
to sustain the wetland
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METHODS GOOD BETTER BEST
New Landscape
Elements
Elements designed to
capture runoff for other
simple usage (e.g. rain
gardens and cisterns),
capturing the 85th
percentile 24-hour storm
event for at least 50% of
the entire parcel
Elements that design to
capture/redirect runoff
and filter pollution (e.g.
bioswales and parkway
basins), capturing the
85th percentile 24-hour
storm event from the
entire parcel
Large sized elements
that capture and treat
runoff to supplement or
replace existing water
systems (e.g. wetlands,
daylighting streams,
groundwater infiltration,
floodplain reclamation),
capturing the 90th
percentile 24-hour storm
event from the entire
parcel and/or capturing
off-site runoff
Enhancement of Soil
Use of soil amendments
such as mulch and
compost to retain
moisture in the soil and
prevent erosion
Planting of new climate
appropriate vegetation to
enhance soil organic
matter
Use of soil amendments
such as mulch and
compost that are locally
generated to retain
moisture in the soil,
prevent erosion, and
support locally based
composting and other
soil enhancement
activities
Planting of new native,
climate-appropriate
vegetation to enhance
soil organic matter
Use of soil amendments
such as mulch and
compost that are locally
generated, especially
use of next-generation
design with regenerative
adsorbents (e.g.
woodchips, biochar) to
retain moisture in the
soil, prevent erosion,
and support on-site
composting and other
soil enhancement
activities
Planting of new native,
climate appropriate
vegetation to enhance
soil organic matter
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EXHIBIT D – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
Municipalities shall operate and maintain infrastructure projects for the useful life of the
project and are to consider using the following guidance for operations and maintenance
for infrastructure projects. Operational maintenance is the care and upkeep of Projects
that may require detailed technical knowledge of the Project’s function and design. Project
specific operational and maintenance plans shall consider the activities listed below and
set forth specific activities and frequencies (not limited to those below) as determined to
be appropriate by the Municipalities and best practices, including stakeholder
engagement as applicable. Operational maintenance is to be performed by the operator
of the Project with a purpose to make the operator aware of the state of readiness of the
Project to deliver stormwater and urban runoff benefits.
1. Litter Control
• Regular removal of litter, nonhazardous waste materials, and accumulated
debris near planted areas, rock areas, decomposed granite areas, rest
areas, fence perimeters, adjoining access roads and driveways, drains,
pedestrian trails, viewing stations, shelter houses, and bicycle pathways.
• Regular inspection and maintenance of pet waste stations.
• Maintaining trash receptacles.
• Removal of trash, debris, and blockages from bioswales.
• Inspection and cleaning of trash booms.
• Inspection of weir gates and stop logs to clean debris, as required.
2. Vegetation Maintenance
• Weed control
o Recognition and removal of weeds, such as perennial weeds,
morning glory, vine-type weeds, ragweed, and other underground
spreading weeds.
o Avoiding activities that result in weed seed germination (e.g. frequent
soil cultivation near trees or shrubs).
o Regular removal of weeds from landscape areas, including from
berms, painted areas, rock areas, gravel areas, pavement cracks
along access roads and driveways, drains, pedestrian trails, viewing
stations, park shelters, and bicycle paths.
• Tree and shrubbery trimming and care
o Removal of dead trees and elimination of diseased/damaged growth.
o Prevent encroachment of adjacent property and provide vertical
clearance.
o Inspect for dead or diseased plants regularly.
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• Wetland vegetation and landscape maintenance
o Installation and maintenance of hydrophytic and emergent plants in
perennially wet and seasonal, intermittent habitats.
o Draining and drawdown of wetland and excessive bulrush removal
o Weed and nuisance plant control.
o Removal of aquatic vegetation (e.g. algae and primrose) using
appropriate watercraft and harvesting equipment.
o Wildflower and meadow maintenance.
o Grass, sedge, and yarrow management.
o Removal of unwanted hydroseed.
3. Wildlife Management
• Exotic species control.
• Provide habitat management; promote growth of plants at appropriate
densities and promote habitat structure for animal species.
• Protect sensitive animal species (e.g. protection during critical life stages
including breeding and migration).
• Avoid disturbances to nesting birds.
• Avoid spread of invasive aquatic species.
4. Facility Inspection
• Inspect project sites for rodent and insect infestations on a regular basis.
• Inspect for and report graffiti in shelter houses, viewing stations, benches,
paving surfaces, walls, fences, and educational and directional signs.
• Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions on roads and trails (e.g. access
roads and trails, decomposed granite pathways, and maintenance roads).
• Inspect shade structures for structural damage or defacement.
• Inspect hardscapes.
• Inspect and maintain interpretive and informational signs.
• Inspect site furnishings (e.g. benches, hitching posts, bicycle racks).
• Maintain deck areas (e.g. benches, signs, decking surfaces).
• Visually inspect weirs and flap gates for damage; grease to prevent locking.
• Inspect all structures after major storm events, periodically inspect every 3
months, and operate gates through full cycles to prevent them from locking
up.
5. Irrigation System Management
• Ensuring automatic irrigation controllers are functioning properly and
providing various plant species with proper amount of water.
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o Cycle controller(s) through each station manually and automatically
to determine if all facets are functioning properly.
o Inspection should be performed at least monthly.
o Recover, replace, or refasten displaced or damaged valve box
covers.
o Inspect and repair bubbler heads.
o Repair and replace broken drip lines or emitters causing a loss of
water (to prevent ponding and erosion).
o Maintain drip system filters to prevent emitters from clogging.
Inspection and cleaning should occur at least monthly.
o Inspect and clean mainline filters, wye strainers, basket filters, and
filters at backflow devices twice a year.
o Maintain and check function of the drip system.
• Keeping irrigation control boxes clear of vegetation.
• Operating irrigation system to ensure it does not cause excessively wet,
waterlogged areas, and slope failure.
• Utilizing infrequent deep watering techniques to encourage deep rooting,
drought tolerant plant characteristics to promote a self-sustaining, irrigation
free landscape.
• Determine watering schedules based on season, weather, variation in plant
size, and plant varieties. At least four times a year (e.g. change of season),
reschedule controller systems.
• Turn off irrigation systems at the controller at the beginning of the rainy
season, or when the soil has a high enough moisture content.
• Use moisture sensing devices to determine water penetration in soil.
6. Erosion Management and Control
• Inspect slopes for erosion during each maintenance activity.
• Inspect basins for erosion.
• Take corrective measures as needed, including filling eroded surfaces,
reinstalling or extending bank protection, and replanting exposed soil.
7. Ongoing Monitoring Activities
• Monitor controllable intake water flow and water elevation.
• Examine inflow and outflow structures to ensure devices are functioning
properly and are free of obstructions.
• Water quality sampling (quarterly, unless justified otherwise).
• Checking telemetry equipment.
• Tracking and reporting inspection and maintenance records.
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8. Vector and Nuisance Insect Control
• Monitoring for the presence of vector and nuisance insect species.
• Adequate pretreatment of influent wastewater to lessen production of larval
mosquitos.
• Managing emergent vegetation.
• Using hydraulic control structures to rapidly dewater emergent marsh areas.
• Managing flow velocities to reduce propagation of vectors.
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SAFE, CLEAN WATER MUNICIPAL REPORTING
Municipal Annual Plan
MUNICIPALITY Rancho Palos Verdes
FISCAL YEAR (FY)FY24-25
ANTICIPATED
MUNICIPAL SCW
EXPENDITURES FOR
FY
$ 843,300.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL
AVAILABLE BUDGET $ 1,481,820.30
Submitted On: 03/26/2024
Created By: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager (vhevener@rpvca.gov)
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B-1
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
1 ANNUAL PLAN OVERVIEW
2 PLANNED ACTIVITIES
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B-2
1 ANNUAL PLAN OVERVIEW
Anticipated SCW Municipal Program Payments for the coming Fiscal Year:
$ 680,000.00
Estimated Rollover amount from the previous Fiscal Year's Municipal Program Payment:
$ 792,239.80
Is there interest accrued from previous fiscal year:
Yes
If yes, interest accrued from previous years if applicable:
$ 9,580.50
Estimated Total Available Budget:
$ 1,481,820.30
The following discussion provides an overview of the Activities under the Municipal Annual Plan for this
Fiscal Year and general description of how the Activities will result in the achievement of one or more SCW
Program Goals.
The City's Municipal Program Activities included the following implementation programs,
projects, and O&M activities:
1) Stormwater Treatment Project - Dry Well
2) Professional/Technical Services [Contracted MS4 NPDES (Stormwater) Permit, SCWP,
EWMP Implementation, and CIMP coordination services]
3) Repair & Maintenance Services (Enhanced Street Sweeping)
4) Professional/Technical Services (Palos Verdes Peninsula Monitoring Implementation MOA)
5) Repair & Maintenance Services (Trash Capture Device/Catch Basin Maintenance)
SCW Program eligible expenditures utilized in the Municipal Program include implementation
of Best Management Practices that mitigate storm water pollution, resulting in achievement of
the following SCW Program goals:
1) Improve water quality and contribute to attainment of water-quality requirements.
2) Increase drought preparedness by capturing more Stormwater and/or Urban Runoff to
store, clean, reuse, and/or recharge groundwater basins.
3) Improve public health by preventing and cleaning up contaminated water, increasing
access to open space, providing additional recreational opportunities, and helping
communities mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change through activities such as
increasing shade and green space.
4) Leverage other funding sources to maximize SCW Program goals.
5) Invest in infrastructure that provides multiple benefits.
6) Prioritize Nature-Based Solutions.
7) Provide a spectrum of project sizes from neighborhood to regional scales.
8) Implement an iterative planning and evaluation process to ensure adaptive management.
9) Promote green jobs and career pathways.
10) Ensure ongoing operations and maintenance for Projects.
Attachments for this Section
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Attachment Name Description
None provided N/A
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B-4
2 PLANNED ACTIVITIES
The following table lists planned Activities and their details for the fiscal year.
Municipal Plan Activities
Activity Name New or Existing Type Annual Plan Amount
Professional/Technical
Services (Palos Verdes
Peninsula Monitoring
Implementation MOA)
Existing Program $ 69,600.00
Professional/Technical
Services [Contracted MS4
NPDES (Stormwater)
Permit, SCWP, EWMP
Implementation, and CIMP
coordination services]
Existing Program $ 48,000.00
Repair & Maintenance
Services (Enhanced
Street Sweeping)
Existing Program $ 53,100.00
Repair & Maintenance
Services (Trash Capture
Device/Catch Basin
Maintenance)
Existing Program $ 182,600.00
Stormwater Treatment
Project - Dry Well New Project $ 490,000.00
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Municipal Activity Plan
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW (1 of 5)
ACTIVITY NAME Professional/Technical Services (Palos Verdes Peninsula
Monitoring Implementation MOA)
ALTERNATE
NAMES N/A
NEW OR
EXISTING Existing
ACTIVITY TYPE Program
ANNUAL PLAN
AMOUNT $ 69,600.00
ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES Yes
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ACTIVITY ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Individual Activity Reports contain the following sections.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY GOALS
ACTIVITY METRICS
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
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ACTIVITY DETAILS
The following table summarizes general information about this Activity.
Latitude,
Longitude 33.745171, -118.405053
Activity
Description
This program is to administer, implement, report on, and
update the Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed CIMP.
Activity
Background
This program is for the implementation of the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program
MOA. MOA activities include assessing compliance with
water quality requirements and improving NPDES
Program/EWMP effectiveness. In terms of monitoring, this
includes implementation of receiving water monitoring,
outfall monitoring, and outfall screening under the
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. In terms of
reporting, this includes the preparation of NPDES
Compliance Reports and semi-annual Municipal NPDES
Compliance Reports.
Description of
anticipated
Efforts
Municipal Program funds will be utilized for activities
including assessing compliance with water quality
requirements and improving NPDES Program/EWMP
effectiveness. In terms of monitoring, this includes
implementation of receiving water monitoring, outfall
monitoring, and outfall screening under the Coordinated
Integrated Monitoring Program. In terms of reporting, this
includes the preparation of NPDES Compliance Reports
and semi-annual Municipal NPDES Compliance Reports.
Confirm Water
Quality
Related
No
Water Quality
Benefits N/A
The following table describes which watersheds, and to what degree, benefit from this activity.
Watershed Benefit Breakdown
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Watershed Name Benefit Percent
South Santa Monica Bay 100
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ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
The following table provides a summary of expected additional expenditures using other funding
sources.
Activity Other Funding
Funding Type Funding Description Funding Amount
Other City - General Fund $ 162,400.00
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
The following table outlines the tasks and schedule for this Activity.
Activity Schedule Table
Task Name Phase Start Date
Estimated
Completion
Date
Complete?
None
provided N/A N/A N/A N/A
ACTIVITY GOALS
The following are the SCW goals this Activity intends to address.
A. Does this project improve water quality and contribute to attainment of water-
quality requirements?
This program is to administer and implement the PVP CIMP to comply with MS4 Permit requirements and
achieve water quality milestones. The program is implemented to meet water quality requirements and to
evaluate progress toward attaining water quality requirements. The program informs decision-making in
the interest of improving water quality.
B. Does this project increase drought preparedness by capturing more Stormwater
and/or Urban Runoff to store, clean, reuse, and/or recharge groundwater basins?
WMP projects prioritize the capture and reuse of stormwater, as it results in greater pollutant load
reductions.
L. Does this project implement an iterative planning and evaluation process to
ensure adaptive management?
The program is iterative as monitoring and reporting is conducted (and required) on an established, regular
basis, ensuring that implemented pollutant controls are routinely assessed, improved, and adaptively
managed.
M. Does this project promote green jobs and career pathways?
This program requires a skilled workforce to ensure proper administration of municipal surface water
quality programs.
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ACTIVITY METRICS
Based on the SCW goals selected on the previous page, the following Metrics will be requested for
this Activity during annual reporting.
Planned Activity Metrics Table
Metric Description
Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed
aquifer. in ac-ft
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
The following metrics are suggested metrics to record in this report.
Planned Activity Additional Metrics Table
Metric Name Description Related Goals
None Provided N/A N/A
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ACTIVITY OVERVIEW (2 of 5)
ACTIVITY NAME
Professional/Technical Services [Contracted MS4 NPDES
(Stormwater) Permit, SCWP, EWMP Implementation,
and CIMP coordination services]
ALTERNATE
NAMES N/A
NEW OR
EXISTING Existing
ACTIVITY TYPE Program
ANNUAL PLAN
AMOUNT $ 48,000.00
ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES Yes
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ACTIVITY ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Individual Activity Reports contain the following sections.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY GOALS
ACTIVITY METRICS
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
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ACTIVITY DETAILS
The following table summarizes general information about this Activity.
Latitude,
Longitude 33.745171, -118.405053
Activity
Description
Administering, funding, planning compliance with, and
implementing the MS4 NPDES (Stormwater) Permit,
SCWP, EWMP, and by extention, CIMP.
Activity
Background
This program is for consulting assistance implementing
municipal NPDES requirements. This includes assisting
with administrating, planning, funding, reporting on, and
implementing elements of the NPDES MS4 Permit, such
as the the Stormwater Management Program Minimum
Control Measures (MCMs), TMDLs, and other control
measures and requirements identified in the WMP to meet
water quality milestones and improving NPDES
Program/EWMP effectiveness. Control measures may
include the implementation and O&M of capital NPDES
projects, BMP compliance inspections and enforcement,
public education, staff training, and certain municipal
facility O&M activities. Funding includes preparing the
SCWP Annual Plan and Report as well as submitting
SCWP Regional Program applications as needed.
Reporting includes the Watershed Progress (NPDES
Compliance) Reports, NPDES Compliance Reports,
EWMP Adaptive Management Reports, EWMP updates,
TMDL Compliance Reports, and Reports of Waste
Discharge. In terms of planning, this includes efforts to
identify new projects, develop project concepts and design
plans, and prepare and submit project applications for
grant and SCW Program funding. This program excludes
activities for which the City is implementing cost recovery
through an existing fee.
Description of
anticipated
Efforts
This program is for consulting assistance implementing
municipal NPDES requirements.
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Confirm Water
Quality
Related
No
Water Quality
Benefits N/A
The following table describes which watersheds, and to what degree, benefit from this activity.
Watershed Benefit Breakdown
Watershed Name Benefit Percent
South Santa Monica Bay 100
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ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
The following table provides a summary of expected additional expenditures using other funding
sources.
Activity Other Funding
Funding Type Funding Description Funding Amount
Other City - General Fund $ 112,000.00
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
The following table outlines the tasks and schedule for this Activity.
Activity Schedule Table
Task Name Phase Start Date
Estimated
Completion
Date
Complete?
None
provided N/A N/A N/A N/A
ACTIVITY GOALS
The following are the SCW goals this Activity intends to address.
A. Does this project improve water quality and contribute to attainment of water-
quality requirements?
This program requires implementing BMPs--most prescribed by the RWQCB--needed to reduce pollutants in
stormwater to the MEP and to effectively prohibit non-storm water discharges. Additionally, this program is
to administer and implement the PVP EWMP to comply with MS4 Permit requirements and achieve water
quality milestones.
B. Does this project increase drought preparedness by capturing more Stormwater
and/or Urban Runoff to store, clean, reuse, and/or recharge groundwater basins?
This program increases water use efficiency--and so drought preparedness--by preventing prohibited non-
stormwater discharges. Additionally, EWMP projects prioritize the capture and reuse of stormwater, as it
results in greater pollutant load reductions.
G. Does this project provide a spectrum of project sizes from neighborhood to
regional scales?
This program is to, in part, administer the EWMP, which supports this goal. The EWMP includes a spectrum
of project sizes for potential SCWP funding.
L. Does this project implement an iterative planning and evaluation process to
ensure adaptive management?
This program is subject to modification through adaptive management of the Enhanced Watershed
Management Program, as well as by the RWQCB upon MS4 Permit renewal. In this latter process, the
RWQCB considers in part comments provided by Permittees.
M. Does this project promote green jobs and career pathways?
Implementation of this environmental program requires specialized training, and so promotes green jobs
and career pathways.
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ACTIVITY METRICS
Based on the SCW goals selected on the previous page, the following Metrics will be requested for
this Activity during annual reporting.
Planned Activity Metrics Table
Metric Description
Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed
aquifer. in ac-ft
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
The following metrics are suggested metrics to record in this report.
Planned Activity Additional Metrics Table
Metric Name Description Related Goals
None Provided N/A N/A
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Municipal Activity Plan
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW (3 of 5)
ACTIVITY NAME Repair & Maintenance Services (Enhanced Street
Sweeping)
ALTERNATE
NAMES N/A
NEW OR
EXISTING Existing
ACTIVITY TYPE Program
ANNUAL PLAN
AMOUNT $ 53,100.00
ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES Yes
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ACTIVITY ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Individual Activity Reports contain the following sections.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY GOALS
ACTIVITY METRICS
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
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ACTIVITY DETAILS
The following table summarizes general information about this Activity.
Latitude,
Longitude 33.745171, -118.405053
Activity
Description
High frequency street sweeping to reduce the amount of
trash and debris that enters waterways through the storm
drain system.
Activity
Background
This program includes street sweeping that was increased
by approximately 50% to comply with TMDL/MS4 NPDES
Permit requirements. Higher frequency street sweeping
reduces the amount of trash and debris that enters
waterways through the storm drain system.
Description of
anticipated
Efforts
Municipal Program funds will be spent for high frequency
street sweeping, which will reduce the amount of trash
and debris - and other pollutants that adhere to trash and
debris - ultimately improving water quality and attaining
water quality requirements prior to entering the storm drain
system.
Confirm Water
Quality
Related
Yes
Water Quality
Benefits
Street sweeping decreases the amount of trash and
debris--and other pollutants that adhere to trash and
debris--that reaches surface waters.
The following table describes which watersheds, and to what degree, benefit from this activity.
Watershed Benefit Breakdown
Watershed Name Benefit Percent
South Santa Monica Bay 100
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ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
The following table provides a summary of expected additional expenditures using other funding
sources.
Activity Other Funding
Funding Type Funding Description Funding Amount
Other City - Gas Tax $ 229,900.00
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
The following table outlines the tasks and schedule for this Activity.
Activity Schedule Table
Task Name Phase Start Date
Estimated
Completion
Date
Complete?
None
provided N/A N/A N/A N/A
ACTIVITY GOALS
The following are the SCW goals this Activity intends to address.
A. Does this project improve water quality and contribute to attainment of water-
quality requirements?
Street sweeping decreases the amount of trash and debris--and other pollutants that adhere to trash and
debris--that reaches surface waters.
B. Does this project increase drought preparedness by capturing more Stormwater
and/or Urban Runoff to store, clean, reuse, and/or recharge groundwater basins?
Street sweeping cleans up contaminated water by decreasing the amount of trash and debris--and other
pollutants that adhere to trash and debris--that reaches surface waters.
E. Does this project invest in infrastructure that provides multiple benefits?
In addition to surface water quality improvement, street sweeping helps beautify the City.
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ACTIVITY METRICS
Based on the SCW goals selected on the previous page, the following Metrics will be requested for
this Activity during annual reporting.
Planned Activity Metrics Table
Metric Description
Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed
aquifer. in ac-ft
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
The following metrics are suggested metrics to record in this report.
Planned Activity Additional Metrics Table
Metric Name Description Related Goals
None Provided N/A N/A
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Municipal Activity Plan
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW (4 of 5)
ACTIVITY NAME Repair & Maintenance Services (Trash Capture
Device/Catch Basin Maintenance)
ALTERNATE
NAMES N/A
NEW OR
EXISTING Existing
ACTIVITY TYPE Program
ANNUAL PLAN
AMOUNT $ 182,600.00
ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES Yes
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ACTIVITY ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Individual Activity Reports contain the following sections.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY GOALS
ACTIVITY METRICS
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
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ACTIVITY DETAILS
The following table summarizes general information about this Activity.
Latitude,
Longitude 33.745171, -118.405053
Activity
Description
Implement stormwater catch basin maintenance
requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit and the Machado
Lake and Santa Monica Bay Trash TMDLs.
Activity
Background
This program is to implement the stormwater catch basin
maintenance requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit and
the Machado Lake and Santa Monica Bay Trash TMDLs.
Maintenance requirements are enhanced to meet the
requirements of the TMDLs. This includes clearing all
debris and performing any required minor maintenance to
trash capture devices on a quarterly basis.
Description of
anticipated
Efforts
Municipal Program funds will be spent for maintenance of
trash capture inserts and catch basins, which will reduce
the amount of trash and debris - and other pollutants that
adhere to trash and debris - ultimately improving water
quality and attaining water quality requirements prior to
entering the storm drain system.
Confirm Water
Quality
Related
Yes
Water Quality
Benefits
Maintenance of the trash capture inserts and catch basins
decreases the amount of trash and debris--and other
pollutants that adhere to trash and debris--that reaches
surface waters.
The following table describes which watersheds, and to what degree, benefit from this activity.
Watershed Benefit Breakdown
Watershed Name Benefit Percent
South Santa Monica Bay 100
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ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
The following table provides a summary of expected additional expenditures using other funding
sources.
Activity Other Funding
Funding Type Funding Description Funding Amount
Other City - Measure M $ 81,400.00
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
The following table outlines the tasks and schedule for this Activity.
Activity Schedule Table
Task Name Phase Start Date
Estimated
Completion
Date
Complete?
None
provided N/A N/A N/A N/A
ACTIVITY GOALS
The following are the SCW goals this Activity intends to address.
A. Does this project improve water quality and contribute to attainment of water-
quality requirements?
This program requires implementing BMPs--prescribed by the RWQCB--needed to reduce pollutants in
stormwater to the MEP and meet TMDLs.
E. Does this project invest in infrastructure that provides multiple benefits?
This program improves water quality and also improves recreational opportunities in accessible
downstream waterways (e.g., the beach).
M. Does this project promote green jobs and career pathways?
This program is a labor intensive environmental service and so promotes green jobs.
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ACTIVITY METRICS
Based on the SCW goals selected on the previous page, the following Metrics will be requested for
this Activity during annual reporting.
Planned Activity Metrics Table
Metric Description
Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed
aquifer. in ac-ft
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
The following metrics are suggested metrics to record in this report.
Planned Activity Additional Metrics Table
Metric Name Description Related Goals
None Provided N/A N/A
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Municipal Activity Plan
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW (5 of 5)
ACTIVITY
NAME Stormwater Treatment Project - Dry Well
ALTERNATE
NAMES N/A
NEW OR
EXISTING New
ACTIVITY
TYPE Project
ANNUAL
PLAN
AMOUNT
$ 490,000.00
ELIGIBLE
EXPENSES Yes
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ACTIVITY ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Individual Activity Reports contain the following sections.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY GOALS
ACTIVITY METRICS
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
PROJECT DETAILS
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
VECTOR MINIMIZATION
ISI STATUS
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ACTIVITY DETAILS
The following table summarizes general information about this Activity.
Latitude,
Longitude 33.775894, -118.309428
Activity
Description
Implementation of the project, including but not limited to,
planning, design, and construction of Project's water-quality
mitigation BMPs
Activity
Background
The Palos Verde neighborhood-scale project includes the
planning, design, and construction of water-quality structural
mitigation BMPs.
Description
of
anticipated
Efforts
Implementation of the project, including but not limited to,
planning, design, and construction of Project's water-quality
mitigation BMPs
Confirm
Water
Quality
Related
Yes
Water
Quality
Benefits
The project includes the planning, design, and construction
of water-quality structural mitigation BMPs.
Total Project
Cost $ 325,000.00
Cost Share
for Regional
Project
No
The following table describes which watersheds, and to what degree, benefit from this activity.
Watershed Benefit Breakdown
Watershed Name Benefit Percent
South Santa Monica Bay 100
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ACTIVITY OTHER FUNDING
The following table provides a summary of expected additional expenditures using other funding
sources.
Activity Other Funding
Funding Type Funding Description Funding Amount
None provided N/A
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
The following table outlines the tasks and schedule for this Activity.
Activity Schedule Table
Task Name Phase Start Date
Estimated
Completion
Date
Complete?
Planning Planning
(Pre-design)N/A 06/30/25 No
ACTIVITY GOALS
The following are the SCW goals this Activity intends to address.
A. Does this project improve water quality and contribute to attainment of water-
quality requirements?
Construction of water-quality structural mitigation BMPs at the project site.
F. Does this project prioritize Nature-Based Solutions?
The project will explore the the opportunity to utilize and will prioritize Nature-Based Solutions (such as
utilizing low impact development, LID, features for the water-quality structural mitigation BMPs).
G. Does this project provide a spectrum of project sizes from neighborhood to
regional scales?
The project is a neighborhood-scale project.
M. Does this project promote green jobs and career pathways?
The goal to promote green jobs and career pathways will be achieved by the Project through hiring
engineering consultants to conduct preliminary engineering investigations, geotechnical engineering
analysis, hydrologic analysis, preliminary design and final design plans, conduct community outreach, CEQA
and permitting (as applicable), construction, and eventually maintenance of the Project.
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ACTIVITY METRICS
Based on the SCW goals selected on the previous page, the following Metrics will be requested for
this Activity during annual reporting.
Planned Activity Metrics Table
Metric Description
Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused. in ac-ft
Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed
aquifer. in ac-ft
Annual acreage increases in Nature-Based Solutions and claimed level of
NBS (with matrix demonstrating determination of good, better, best, as
outlined in Exhibit C). If none, discuss considerations explored and reasons
to not include. in acres
ACTIVITY ADDITIONAL METRICS
The following metrics are suggested metrics to record in this report.
Planned Activity Additional Metrics Table
Metric Name Description Related Goals
None Provided N/A N/A
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PROJECT-SPECIFIC DETAILS
The following table provides a summary of Project benefits.
Project Weather
Type Wet
Project Capacity 0.05 ac-ft
Area Managed 26.6 ac
Annual Average
Stormwater
Capture
N/A ac-ft
Impervious Area
Removed 0 ac
Dry Weather
Inflow N/A ac-ft
Primary Pollutant Total Phosphorous
Primary Pollutant
Reduction
Amount
N/A%
Does this project
implement or
mimic natural
processes?
No
Does this project
utilize natural
materials
No
Does this project
include water
reuse
components?
No
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Does this project
include onsite
use
components?
No
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PROJECT COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The following table outlines Community Benefits resulting from this Project.
Improves flood
management,
conveyance, and
mitigation?
Yes
Creates,
enhances, or
restores park
spaces, habitats,
or wetland
spaces?
No
Improves public
access to
waterways?
No
Creates or
enhances new
recreational
opportunities?
No
Creates or
enhances green
spaces at school?
No
Reduces heat local
island effect and
increases shade?
No
Increases shade or
the number of
trees or other
vegetation at the
site location?
No
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PROJECT VECTOR MINIMIZATION
The following table outlines the Project's vector minimization plan.
Does the
project have a
vector
minimization
plan?
No
Vector
Minimization
Plan
Description
N/A
Consulted
with local
vector control
district?
N/A
The following document is a vector minimization plan for this project.
Attachments for this Section
Attachment Name Description
None provided N/A
The following document is a corresponding document for consultation with the local vector control
district.
Attachments for this Section
Attachment Name Description
None provided N/A
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INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE (ISI)
The following table outlines the Project's ISI certification status.
Is this project
certified by the
Institute for
Sustainable
Infrastructure?
N/A
ISI Project Status N/A
Final Score N/A
ISI Description N/A
Award Level N/A
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ATTACHMENTS FOR SECTION:
Annual Plan Documents
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ATTACHMENTS FOR SECTION:
Annual Plan Deviation Documents
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