CC SR 20250506 04 Landslide Emergency Extension
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2025
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration to receive updates on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira
Landslide Complex.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file an update on current activities and conditions in the Greater
Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex;
(2) Approve an additional appropriation of $500,000 from the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Fund for additional operations and maintenance costs associated
with the Deep Dewatering Well (DDW) Program through June 30, 2025;
(3) Consider additional data collection options for measuring the impact of the DDWs
and provide direction to Staff;
(4) Award a professional services agreement to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for a
Landslide Drainage Study in the amount of $398,600 with a 15% contingency for
a total amount of up to $458,400; approve an additional appropriation of $458,400
from the CIP Fund for the Landslide Drainage Study, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney;
(5) Receive and file an update on City expenditures for emergency protective and
stabilization measures in response to the acceleration of the Greater Portuguese
Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex;
(6) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING FOR A
TERM OF 60 DAYS THE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON TRAVEL BY
UNICYCLES, BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER ONE- OR TWO-
WHEELED VEHICLES ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO CONTINUED ROADWAY CONDITIONS;
(7) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, CONTINUING THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY DECLARATION AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
47 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2023 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAY PERIOD;
and,
(8) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE STATE
OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE
PORTUGUESE BEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, PORTUGUESE BEND
BEACH CLUB, AND SEAVIEW NEIGHBORHOODS BASED ON SUDDEN
ENERGY SHORTAGES, PLANNED DEENERGIZING EVENTS, AND INTERNET
SERVICE SHUT OFFS AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-52 AND
2024-57 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS.
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FISCAL IMPACT: The Portuguese Bend Landslide emergency response is projected to reach
approximately $48.5 million beginning in October 2022 through the fiscal year (FY) ending June
30, 2025, including purchase order carryovers and continuing appropriations from the prior year,
and tonight’s request of additional appropriation of $958,400 ($500,000 DDW operations and
maintenance + $458,400 Landslide Drainage Study). This amount is funded through various
sources, including the General Fund, CIP Fund, ARPA, Supervisory Hahn’s Social Program
Grant, and Metro Funds.
Of the $48.5 million (~3 years total), approximately $36.3 million is the revised budget in
FY 2024-25:
• $23.9 million for emergency response, boreholes and DDWs. This amount also
includes the $9.6 million approved on May 7, 2024 (unspent balance by June
30, 2024 was carried over in FY 2024-25) and $6.1 million on October 1, 2024.
• $4 million for emergency stabilization measures for additional DDWs approved
on October 1, 2024.
• $4 million for winterization approved on October 1, 2024.
• $1.1 million for operations and maintenance of DDWs between January and
March 31, 2025, approved on December 17, 2024.
• Approximately $3.9 million of the following CIP projects are deferred to FY
2025-26 as approved on January 21, 2025:
o $0.6 million for Crenshaw Blvd. Rehab;
o $0.6 million for Park Playground Improvements;
o $0.55 million for the Sidewalk Management program;
o $1.7 million for Western Avenue Beautification; and,
o $0.5 million for Altamira Canyon Drainage
• $2 million for operations and maintenance of deep dewatering wells
(approximately $1.5 million from April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025) and
approximately $0.5 million for additional fissure filling approved on January 21,
2025.
• $0.5 million for purchase order carryover and continuing appropriations
approved on January 21, 2025 from FY 2023-24 for professional and technical
services related to the deep dewatering well program (CIP Fund).
• On February 4, 2025, the City Council affirmed the use of the financial
assistance loan to Abalone Cove Landslide Hazard Abatement District
(ACLAD) in the amount of $1.6 million approved by the City Council on July 2,
2024 for ACLAD to implement their DDW plan; and
• $100,000 approved on February 4, 2025 for in-kind project and construction
management services provided by the City to assist the ACLAD with
implementation of their deep dewatering wells plan.
• $710,000 from the CIP Fund approved on March 18, 2025 for the repairs to the
Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System by:
• Reallocating $400,000 from the Measure R Fund to the CIP Fund for
landslide emergency road repairs;
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• Reallocating $200,000 from the Gas Tax Fund to the CIP Fund for
landslide emergency road repairs; and
• Appropriating the remaining $110,000 from the CIP Fund.
This evening, Staff requests for an additional appropriation of $500,000 from the CIP
Fund for additional operations and maintenance costs associated with the DDW Program
and $458,400 from the CIP Fund for a Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study
(Landslide Drainage Study). The FY 2024-25 estimated year-end fund balance for the
CIP Fund is $11.2 million, net of $5 million reserves. If approved, the $958,400 would be
funded from the fund balance of $11.2 million, bringing the total CIP Fund allocation for
landslide emergency and mitigation efforts to $19.5 million in FY 2024-25.
If approved, the overall total response to the landslide in FY 2024-25 will increase from
$36,310,000 to $37,268,400.
Adopted Budget on June 18, 2024: $4,840,000
Revised Budget with continuing appropriations from original hydraugers
project, emergency response, and mitigation efforts: $36,310,000
Additional Appropriation: $958,400 from the CIP Fund
Account Number(s): FY 2024-25 funding sources: VR
ORIGINATED BY: Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
Vina Ramos, Director of Finance VR
Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development
Katie Lozano, Open Space and Trails Manager
William Wynder, City Attorney
REVIEWED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
Funding Sources for FY 2024-25 TOTAL
In Millions
CIP Fund 14.0
CIP Fund (Reserves)5.0
CIP Fund (Cont Approp 01/21/25)0.5
General Fund (Transfers-Out of Reserves to the CIP Fund) 6.4
General Fund 3.4
ARPA Fund 3.4
Metro Fund (Prop C, Measure R)1.4
Sup. Hahn's Social Program Grant 2.2
TOTAL $36.31
Additional Appropriation Requests 05-06-25
CIP Fund for Deep Dewatering Wells Operations & Maintenance $0.50
CIP Fund for a Landslide Drainage Study $0.46
New Total (if approved) $37.27
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A.Resolution No. 2025-___ Continuing Temporary Prohibition of One- or Two-
Wheeled Vehicles on Palos Verdes Drive South for 60 Days (Page A-1)
B.Resolution No. 2025-___ Continuing Local Emergency (Page B-1)
C.Resolution No. 2025-___ Continuing Local De-energization Emergency
(Page C-1)
D.Displacement Rate Contour Map up to April 5, 2025 (Page D-1)
E.Landslide GPS Survey Report through March 9, 2025 (Page E-1)
F.Landslide GPS Survey Report through April 5, 2025 (Page F-1)
G.Deep Dewatering Well Water Level Graphs (Page G-1)
H.Request for Qualifications for Landslide Complex Drainage Study (Page
H-1)
I.Draft Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec for Landslide
Complex Drainage Study (Page I-1) (final version forthcoming)
J.CalOES Letter to ACLAD and to KCLAD Recommending Against
Overturning FEMA Denial (Attachment J)
BACKGROUND:
On October 3, 2023, the City Council conducted a discussion regarding the conditions of
the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex, sometimes called the Ancient Altamira
Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex). After considering information presented that
evening, including public testimony, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No.
2023-47 declaring the existence of a local emergency within the geographic boundaries
of the Landslide Complex and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 674U to establish a 45-
day moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications, issuance of permits,
and construction of all structures within the Landslide Complex (Moratorium). The City
Council has extended the local emergency on multiple occasions, and it remains in effect
until May 17, 2025, unless extended again this evening.
On August 20, 2024, the City Council authorized the emergency installation of immediate
stabilization and protection measures consisting of deep dewatering wells (DDWs) in
response to exponential acceleration of the Landslide Complex as a result of historic
rainfall during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 rainy seasons. The City Council appropriated a
total of an additional $9,635,000 for this emergency work at that meeting.
On October 1, 2024, the City Council authorized an expansion of the DDW program to
the Abalone Cove area, on City-owned property, and appropriated an additional $4 million
for this work. Additionally, the City Council authorized a winterization program on City-
owned property in the Landslide Complex without waiving the Abalone Cove Landslide
Hazard Abatement District’s (ACLAD) and Klondike Canyon Landslide Hazard
Abatement District’s (KCLAD) responsibilities as identified in their plans of control; and
appropriated an additional $4 million for this work.
On December 17, 2024, the City Council appropriated an additional $1.1 million for
operations and maintenance of the DDW program through March 31, 2025. Additionally,
the City Council directed Staff to return with a list of projects in the current CIP that could
potentially be deferred to make additional funds available for implementation of new
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DDWs. Further, the City Council asked Staff to provide a full -build out plan so that the
City Council may understand what future funding needs may exist to remediate the
Landslide Complex including installation and indefinite annual operation and
maintenance costs.
On January 21, 2025, Staff presented a Conceptual Comprehensive Landslide
Remediation Plan (build-out plan), developed by Geo-Logic Associates (GLA), the City’s
project geologist, to remediate movement within the Landslide Complex to negligible
amounts. The conceptual build out plan shows approximate locations of remediation
elements based on currently available subsurface information and is unconstrained with
respect to financial resources, land ownership, and responsible agency. It is noted that
some elements of the conceptual plan are within the jurisdictional responsibility of ACLAD
and KCLAD. The recommended plan elements are in addition to dewatering wells and
drainage improvements currently in place by KCLAD and ACLAD.
That evening, the City Council appropriated an additional $2 million to extend
maintenance and operations of the City’s DDW program and winterization efforts through
June 30, 2025. The City Council also directed Staff to work with ACLAD, GLA and the
City Geologist, to develop a DDW Plan within ACLAD’s jurisdictional boundary that would
be funded by the City at a not to exceed cost of $5 million, including $1.6 million from the
Council authorized loan, and to determine whether the additional funds would be in the
form of a loan or grant.
On February 18, 2025, the City Council affirmed only using the $1.6 million City loan to
implement ACLAD’s DDW Plan including with two monitoring wells and instrumentation
that would be installed, maintained and operated by ACLAD within their jurisdictional
boundaries. A $100,000 was also approved to provide ACLAD with professional services
(i.e. project management and geologist).
On March 18, 2025, the City Council approved amending the loan agreement to ACLAD
by extending the first loan payment from December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026; and
updating the scope to include the implementation of DDWs. Additionally, the City Council
approved an additional appropriation of $710,000 from the CIP Fund for repairs to the
Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System.
DISCUSSION:
Current Conditions and Activities
Geologic Conditions
The Landslide Complex encompassed four historically active landslide areas in the City:
the Portuguese Bend Landslide (PBL), the Abalone Cove Landslide (ACL), the Klondike
Canyon Landslide (KCL), and the Beach Club Landslide (BCL). However, the expanded
area of major land movement which became most evident by March of 2024 now also
includes areas outside of the City’s historical boundaries of those known landslides,
predominantly uphill from the PBL and ACL, within the Ancient Altamira or Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex as mapped by various agencies (i.e., U.S.
Geological Survey and California Geological Survey) and other researchers.
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CSA previously reported that rainfall from the wetter than average rainy seasons in 2022-
23 and 2023-24 and the resulting runoff and infiltration into the Landslide Complex, had
an adverse effect on the landslide area. The 2024-25 rainy season has been drier than
average and has been relatively beneficial. As of April 29, 2025, only 6.44 inches of rain
has fallen at the Rolling Hills Fire Station 56 rain gauge since the start of the 2024-25
rainy season (October 1, 2024), representing just 46% of the season average. The impact
of the 2024-25 rainy season continues to be insignificant in terms of landslide movement,
which generally continues to decelerate or maintain an overall steady state in areas that
are still moving. This is believed to be largely due to significantly below-average rainfall
through April, positive effects from the major winterization efforts undertaken by the City
and the landslide abatement districts in the fall and early winter, and ongoing dewatering
efforts by the City and abatement districts.
Recent GPS survey data published by McGee Surveying Consulting for the approximately
“monthly” monitoring periods of March 9, 2025 and April 5, 2025 were reviewed and
analyzed (Attachment E).
Figures 1 and 2 present scaled displacement rates (i.e., movement velocities) movement
vectors, and contours (aka “heat map”) of displacement rates for the March 9, 2025 and
April 5, 2025 full monitoring periods. (Attachment D)
Figure 1: Scaled Displacement Rates for March 9, 2025 Monitoring Period
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Figure 2: Scaled Displacement Rates for April 5, 2025 Monitoring Period
For all points monitored across the entire Landslide Complex, following are the key
conclusions for the time period of February 3 through April 5, 2025:
• The ACL, within its historical boundary, has decelerated an average of
approximately 1.5% between February 3 and April 5, 2025. The average rate of
movement for these points was 1.5 ft/month from March 9 -April 5, 2025.
• The PBL, within its historical boundary, has accelerated an average of 11.3% from
February 3 through April 5, 2025. This two-month average was comprised of a
12.3% acceleration from February to March, and a 0.7% deceleration from March
to April. The average rate of movement for these points was 0.9 ft/month from
March 9-April 5, 2025.
• The KCL continues to have no measurable movement since mid -October 2024.
Although some points in the KCL appear to show measurable changes in their
GPS position; further absolute vector analysis shows that the changes are not in
a consistent progressive pattern, but rather to random directions, which indicates
GPS “noise” rather than actual movement. This lack of measurable movement
indicated by the GPS survey in the KCL was corroborated by recent field
reconnaissance of the Seaview and PBBC neighborhoods performed by CSA in
on April 23, 2025.
• The Greater Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex/Ancient Portuguese Bend
Landslide Complex points outside of the historical boundaries of the ACL and PBL
have decelerated an additional 1.5% (average of all points) from February 3, 2025
through April 5, 2025, after having previously decelerated approximately 5%
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between January 7, 2025 and February 3, 2025. The average rate of movement
for these points was 1.5 ft/month from March 9-April 5, 2025.
• There continues to be no measurable movement of points along the Burma Road
switchbacks since December 3, 2024.
• There continues to be no measurable movement of points along Burma Road,
located just north of the mapped boundary of major landslide movement (2023 -
2024) and downslope from recent movement occurring in Rolling Hills in the Flying
Triangle Landslide as well as areas of Cinchring Road and Quail Ridge Road. This
lack of measurable movement supports a hypothesis that the Altamira Complex
and the landslide(s) further north-northeast in Rolling Hills, portions of which
continue to creep, are not directly structurally connected.
• There continues to be no measurable movement of GPS points located outside of
the mapped Greater Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex/Ancient Portuguese
Bend Landslide Complex, including at Abalone Shoreline Park, in the Island View
tract, at the top of Burma Road, at the west end of the forme r Livingston Quarry
area, and in the Seaview Tract.
In summary, the average movement velocity for the portion of the Landslide Complex that
is still moving accelerated slightly between February 3, 2025 and March 9, 2025, possibly
in response to moderate rainfall that fell in this period. It th en decelerated slightly between
March 9, 2025 and April 5, 2025. Based upon a review of approximately weekly readings
of 20 select GPS monitoring points located mostly in the lower portions of the Landslide
Complex; with continued below-average rainfall conditions, in-place winterization
measures, and the ongoing dewatering effort which has removed over 200 million gallons
from the landslide area to date, the PBL is generally viewed as having reached a steady
state of movement since the end of October 2024, the KCL has stopped moving, and the
ACL and upper Altamira Complex areas continue to slightly decelerate. The fastest
moving areas are in the central to western Altamira and Abalone Cove landslides at an
average of 1.5 feet per month (or about 4 inches week). For comparison, at this time last
year the landslide was moving roughly twice as fast and was rapidly accelerating.
The City Geologist will be attending the May 6th meeting virtually to provide the City
Council and public with an updated report since the March 18, 2025 meeting.
DDW Program Status
DDW Operational Status
The DDW component of the emergency stabilization funded by the City Council, inclusive
of test boreholes and monitoring wells, is generally complete. Figure 3 on the following
page shows the location of the DDWs, test boreholes, and monitoring wells.
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Figure 3: Deep Dewatering Wells
The total combined water extraction rate of the DDWs is currently at approximately 585
gallons per minute or 0.85 million gallons per day. Since the start of the DDW program,
approximately 211 million gallons, or 646 acre-feet of water have been extracted from
certain locations around the toe of the Landslide Complex. Overall extraction rates have
been decreasing in recent weeks due to land movement impinging on some of the wells.
Table 1 below shows the installation dates and dewatering statistics. Following are key
notes regarding specific DDWs:
• DDW11: based on the low production rate, GLA is advising that this DDW should not
be re-drilled, but rather re-located, should additional funding become available.
• DDW 10 has sheared and preparations are being made for re-drilling.
• DDWs 6 and 9A are showing signs of impingement from land movement and are
being evaluated for re-drilling.
Table 1: DDW Current Water Extraction Rates as of April 28, 2025
DDW
No. Date Operational
Current Approximate
Water Extraction Rate
(Gallons Per Minute)
Total Water Extraction to Date
Acre-Ft Million Gallons
1 9/13/2024 105 (re-drilled 3/21/25) 79.4 25.9
2 9/17/2024 95 92.7 30.2
3 9/21/2024 80 (re-drilled 3/24/25) 78.1 25.4
4 9/21/2024 (decommissioned 3/27/25) 53.6 17.5
4A 03/29/2025 70 8.8 2.9
5 9/25/2024 105 (re-drilled 3/26/25) 83.1 27.1
6 9/28/2024 55 (re-drilled 12/29/24) 67.6 22.0
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DDW
No. Date Operational
Current Approximate
Water Extraction Rate
(Gallons Per Minute)
Total Water Extraction to Date
Acre-Ft Million Gallons
7 10/15/2024 10 13.7 4.5
8 10/17/2024 40 (re-drilled 01/30/25) 52.2 17.0
9 10/25/2024 Decommissioned 11/07/24 2.0 0.7
9A 11/16/2024 25 (re-drilled 12/29/24) 35.0 11.4
10 10/24/2024 0 77.9 25.4
11 12/03/2024 Decommissioned 3/14/25 2.1 0.7
Totals 585 646 211
On December 17, 2024, the City Council approved $1.1 million for operations and
maintenance of the DDW program through March 31, 2025. On January 21, 2025, the
City Council approved an additional $1.5 million for operations and maintenance of the
DDW program through June 30, 2025. This estimate was based on the expected rate of
shearing based on field observations and movement data at the time and did not include
any contingency. The estimate had been revised down from prior forecast because DDWs
were not shearing as quickly as originally expected. However, it is now evident that
additional funding in the amount of $500,000 is needed to continue to maintain and
operate the DDWs through June 30, 2025 because the revised cost estimates were too
optimistic as DDW shearing did not occur on a consistently predictable trend line. As more
data on each well is recorded, forecasting of well shearing will become more reliable.
To reduce future operations and maintenance costs, Staff have been preparing contracts
with companies that specialize in well maintenance and re -drilling rather than well
development. Additionally, Staff are preparing contracts with pump and generator
optimization specialists to further control costs.
The City Council is being asked to approve an additional appropriation of $500,000 for
maintenance and operations of the DDW program through June 30, 2025 .
Emergency Winterization
The following emergency winterization work funded by the City Council is substantially
complete as follows:
• Shaping, fissure filling, and installation of pond liners at Klondike, Altamira and
Kelvin Canyons
• Shaping and fissure filling of Portuguese Canyon
• Winterization of the graben at the intersection of Dauntless and Exultant Drives
• Re-grading and filling of fissures on Exultant, Admirable, and Dauntless Drives
• Installation of a drainage swale between the northern cul-de-sac at the Palos
Verdes Drive South frontage street and the Palos Verdes Drive South main road
• Fissure filling and drainage improvements along Palos Verdes Drive South
Maintenance of winterized areas, including some re-grading and filling of fissures that
have re-opened in and around Altamira Canyon, is now complete.
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Long-term drainage improvements, especially along PVDS, will be necessary once land
movement slows to rates similar to those prior to the recent 2022 -23 and 2023-24 rainy
seasons.
Geologic Hazard Abatement District Updates
ACLAD Update
On February 18, 2025, the City Council received an update on ACLAD’s DDW Plan
(ACLAD DDW Plan) using the City’s $1.6 million loan. The ACLAD DDW Plan was
developed by ACLAD and discussed with the City’s Landslide Remediation Project
Geologist firm (GLA) and the City’s geologist peer review firm (CSA). The ACLAD DDW
Plan consists of eight to ten new DDWs at depths of approximately 250 feet, along with
two monitoring wells.
On March 18, 2025, the City Council approved amending the loan agreement to ACLAD
by extending the first loan payment from December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026; and
updating the scope to include the implementation of DDWs.
As of April 30, 2025, the following is the status ACLAD’s DDWs program:
• 5 DDWs are operational
• 3 DDWs have been drilled, had pumps and generators installed, and are being
connected to the drainage system
• 2 Monitoring Wells with instrumentation have been installed
• Various dewatering well drainage line improvements are in progress
• New DDWs are being prioritized over maintenance of old dewatering wells
ACLAD estimates the current dewatering rate among all wells to be approximately
158,000 gallons per day.
City Staff, along with the City’s consultant engineering geologists are regularly
coordinating with ACLAD. Data from the monitoring wells and GPS surveys will be
analyzed to determine the effect of the DDWs.
ACLAD recently submitted requests to Congressman Ted Lieu, Senator Alex Padilla, and
Senator Adam Schiff) for $4.9 million of congressionally directed spending to finance
projects to mitigate impacts of the landslide . Their request is considered a resubmittal
from last year and would be considered for FY 2025-26.
KCLAD Update
Following is the current status of KCLAD activities:
• Well Inventory: Two active Dewatering Wells (KCLAD 5 and KCLAD 6) with
submersible pumps set at 110 feet.
• Current Production: Dewatering Wells KCLAD 5 and KCLAD 6 are extracting a
combined 210 gallons per minute (now operating continuously as opposed to a
previously higher rate of extraction for part of the day only), with a water depth of
approximately 95 feet.
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• Future Development: KCLAD is considering drilling an additional DDW and also
repairing two of their shallow wells (3 and 4).
• Additional Data: Weekly readings are uploaded to the KCLAD website (which was
recently updated at KCGHAD.org).
KCLAD and Staff continue to discuss implementation of KCLAD’s 5 -Step Plan and
coordinate drainage work and planning for future wells.
KCLAD recently submitted requests to Congressman Ted Lieu, Senator Alex Padilla, and
Senator Adam Schiff for approximately $4 million of congressionally directed spending to
finance projects to mitigate impacts of the landslide . Their request is considered a
resubmittal from last year and would be considered for FY 2025-26.
Open Space, Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, Trails, and Beach Conditions
Much of the Portuguese Bend, Filiorum, and Abalone Cove Reserves (subareas of the
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve), the open space area commonly referred to as the
Archery Range (east of Inspiration Point), and Abalone Cove Beach, Sacred Cove Beach,
and the beach below the archery range are temporarily closed, because they are located
within the Landslide Complex and are sustaining substantial landslide-related damage
including fissures, rockslides, sink holes, unstable trails, and large-scale erosion.
On November 2, 2024, a Cal Water break caused severe damage to upper Burma Road
Trail and surrounding areas, necessitating the closures of upper Portuguese Bend and
Filiorum Reserves as repairs are made. With this additional damage, all of the Portuguese
Bend Reserve and upper Filiorum Reserve remain temporarily closed until repairs are
completed. Additionally, land movement had previously obliterated much of Burma Road
Trail, which is no longer safely passable. Numerous other damaged trails within
Portuguese Bend, Filiorum, and Abalone Cove Reserves continue to experience
increasing landslide-related damage and elevation changes.
In July 2024, the City temporarily closed the Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove Beach
access trails and the beaches themselves due to land movement -related conditions. In
September 2024, the City additionally temporarily closed the open space area commonly
referred to as the “Archery Range” and the beach below the Archery Range due to land
movement-related conditions. In October 2024, the City temporarily closed Eucalyptus,
Kelvin Canyon, part of Zote’s Cutacross, and Rattlesnake Trails, because these trails are
in close proximity to the winterization project in Filiorum Reserve.
In summary, out of concern for public safety and in consultation with the City Geologist,
the City Manager has temporarily closed large areas of the Preserve and open space
areas consisting of approximately 16 miles of passive recreational trails. The City
Manager has also temporarily closed Abalone Cove Beach, Sacred Cove Beach, and the
beach below the Archery Range in close coordination with the City Geologist, Los
Angeles County Lifeguards, and the California Coastal Commission. Staff continue to
monitor these and other areas, and extensive repairs will likely be needed before these
trails can be reopened for public use after the area has been stabilized.
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Utility Updates
Natural Gas
On July 29, 2024, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) shut off natural gas to
the Portuguese Bend Community Association (PBCA); stating that engineers determined
the system could no longer be safely operated due to a confluence of issues such as
excessive breaks, lines suspended in the air, and swing joints in tension.
On August 30 and September 6, 2024, SoCalGas shut off natural gas to the part of the
Seaview neighborhood affected by land movement for the same reasons noted above.
On August 2, 2024, SoCalGas began installing isolation valves to create multiple shut-off
points, so that if service needs to be shut off for a short-term repair or for long-term
reasons, the number of homes impacted would be significantly reduced. The installation
was completed, separating homes west of Schooner Drive from those east of Schooner
Drive, and separating the gas lines west of Schooner on a street-by-street basis.
On September 6, 2024, SoCalGas shut off natural gas to the Portuguese Bend Beach
Club (PBBC) community for the same reasons noted above. SoCalGas has stated that
re-routing gas lines supplying the neighborhoods experiencing shutoffs would not resolve
the problems with the system within the neighborhood.
Following months of no measurable movement in the Seaview and PBBC communities,
SoCalGas has been conducting detailed system integrity assessments of underground
gas pipes to determine how to safely restore gas service.
SoCalGas’ recent structural assessments indicated that the steel pipelines in PBBC and
Seaview have shown a higher-than-expected resilience to subsurface movement and
stress. The results suggest that underground movement has not had the impact
previously feared, offering a positive outlook for potential restoration.
Therefore, SoCalGas informed the City that it expects to begin the reconnection of
Seaview in second calendar quarter of this year if it continues to be deemed safe, and
PBBC will follow shortly thereafter. Restoration of service in these communities will
include modernizing portions of the existing infrastructure, adding safety mitigation such
as automatic shut-off valves, additional manual valves, and real-time pressure monitoring
equipment. SoCalGas has indicated that work remains on track for the second calendar
quarter of this year.
The City will continue working with CPUC and SoCalGas to advocate for restoring gas
service to the PBCA in a manner that aligns with public safety and community needs.
Electricity
On August 31, 2024, Southern California Edison (SCE) notified 193 metered accounts
(which equates to approximately 140 households and 53 business or city accounts) in the
PBCA that power will be turned off to their property on September 1, 2024 for an indefinite
period of time. SCE followed through, de-energizing the area on September 1, 2024,
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affecting not only residents in the PBCA, but also the ability to power the City’s sewer
system in the area, and the ACLAD dewatering wells.
On September 2, 2024, SCE issued a notice that homes in the Seaview neighborhood
would be subject to the following service shut offs: 75 properties will be deenergized for
varying hours ranging from 24 hours to 1-3 weeks while a box loop is constructed and 30
properties will be deenergized indefinitely.
On September 6, 2024, SCE notified customers that power would be shut off in th e PBBC
neighborhood. SCE followed through, de-energizing the area on September 9th.
Also, on September 9, 2024, SCE restored power to the 38 properties that had been
planned to be without electricity for 1-3 weeks, leaving 30 properties without electricity in
Seaview.
SCE stated that their actions were to prevent the risk of wildfires from equipment
damaged by the land movement.
Since that time; the City Manager, Public Works Director, and City’s technical consultants
have been regularly meeting with SCE to work towards electric power service restoration.
SCE later informed the City that it planned to re-energize 16 customers located primarily
on Fruit Tree Road, Plumtree Road, and Narcissa Drive in the western portion of the
Landslide Complex.
On January 13, 2025, the Landslide Council Subcommittee, consisting of Mayor Bradley
and Councilmember Perestam, along with the City Manager, met with SCE CEO and
President Steve Powell to discuss power restoration for landslide-impacted residents. As
a result, SCE proposed a plan to temporarily restore power to up to 116 customers,
including approximately 76 properties in the PBB C and Seaview neighborhoods, by
approximately the end of Q1 (March 31, 2025), excluding red-tagged homes. To support
this process, residents received individual calls outlining inspection requirements
necessary for reconnection. Additionally, SCE is exploring the integration of deep
dewatering wells in the PBBC and Seaview areas into the power grid.
To facilitate a smooth restoration process, SCE hosted an invitation -only workshop on
January 23, 2025 at Ladera Linda, where affected property owners could complete
necessary documentation and address any questions. To ensure ongoing
communication, SCE has also established a dedicated customer service line at 1 -800-
250-7339. A formal letter from SCE, detailing the restoration process, was sent to
impacted residents on January 14, 2025. The City’s Building and Safety Division diligently
worked closely with property owners to conduct inspections to ensure that power may be
restored quickly once SCE has authorized it.
Between February 8 and March 7, 2025, SCE re-energized 31 homes and 2 KCLAD
meters for dewatering wells in the PBBC. Between February 11 and February 21, 2025,
SCE re-energized 17 homes in the Seaview community. Between February 22 and April
22, 2025, SCE re-energized eight homes in the PBBC community and one home in the
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Seaview community. There are a total of 27 homes in the PBBC and Seaview
communities that remain without power. Most of the remaining homes are awaiting
electrical inspection, however one home opted out of being re-energized. SCE will re-
energize the remaining homes on a weekly basis upon successful completion of electrical
inspection.
As a separate item, City Staff and SCE have been working together to redesign and
relocate the temporary pole that SCE placed at the Ladera Linda Community Park. On
March 4, 2025, the City Council granted a 6-month time extension for SCE to relocate
their power pole. During this time, City Staff and SCE will be focused on finding a circuit
loop system that meets the needs of the community and SCE in the long term. City Staff
will be requesting guidance on the options from City Council at the June 17, 2025 Council
meeting.
The City will continue working with CPUC and SCE to advocate for restoring electric
power to the PBCA in a manner that aligns with public safety and community needs.
Sanitary Sewer – Portuguese Bend Community
The sanitary sewer system in the PBCA is known as the Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer
System (Ab Cove Sewer) and is owned, maintained, and operated by the City. The
system includes grinder pumps that pump wastewater from individual buildings to the
main sewer lines at approximately 40 locations where buildings are at a lower grade than
the main sewer lines, requiring pumping to overcome the grade . The system also includes
four pump stations that receive wastewater from low-lying areas and pump it up to higher
elevations where it can continue to flow via gravity. The grinder pumps and pump stations
require power to operate.
Crews continue to regularly inspect the sewer lines and make repairs as breaks are
identified through inspections or resident notification. Parts of the system have been
brought above ground and have had flexible components installed. Engineers continue
to evaluate the system to determine where additional sections need to be brought above
ground or otherwise modified.
The cost for operations, maintenance, and repair of the Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer
System is expected to reach $5.5 million for the period between October 2022 and June
2025. In comparison, the City’s prior recent fiscal year expenditure was in the range of
$85,000 per fiscal year.
Sanitary Sewer – Seaview Neighborhood
The sanitary sewer system in the Seaview neighborhood is maintained and operated by
the Los Angeles County Public Works Department (LACPW), which has been inspecting
the sewer system in areas affected by the landslide and performing repairs when needed.
LACPW recently reported that their crews observed potential localized settling. Any repair
actions that may be needed will be planned in consultation with geologists .
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Sanitary Sewer – PBBC
The sanitary sewer system in the PBBC is privately owned, operated, and maintained
and discharges into the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LA CSD) sewer trunk
line on PVDS. LACSD have been coordinating with the PBBC, so that the sewer line
integrity is maintained. It should be noted that this sanitary sewer system is also powered
by SCE.
Sanitary Sewer – Palos Verdes Drive South Main Lines
The sanitary sewer main lines adjacent to PVDS are owned, maintained, and operated
by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (San District). These main lines convey
an average of 1.4 million gallons of wastewater per day from roughly Sea Cove Drive to
Yacht Harbor Drive. They consist of approximately 1,400 linear feet of single 14” buried
ductile iron pipe, 7,200 linear feet of dual above -ground rigid steel pipes, and
approximately 1,180 linear feet of newly installed above -ground flexible dual 16” high-
density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes.
Due to continued ground movement, the San District has decided to replace the
remaining 8,600 linear feet of aging and inflexible steel pipe with flexible HDPE pipe to
both increase the force main’s resilience to ground movement and to provide more
effective redundancy preventing single points of failure. Construction is scheduled to
minimize impacts on traffic to the extent possible, which includes overnight work for
certain activities. The replacement project is expected to continue for several more
months, depending on the availability of materials.
Water
Cal Water continues their work to increase the resiliency of their system and minimize the
potential of breaks in the water lines.
Throughout the Landslide Complex, Cal Water has brought sections of water lines above
ground and completed other emergency measures as follows:
• April 16, 2024: a section of water line was brought above ground along Clovetree
Place and an emergency portable booster connection was installed near the
intersection of Fruit Tree Road and Narcissa Drive.
• April 16, 2024: sections of water line along PVDS, near the Wayfarers Chapel,
were brought above ground.
• August 21, 2024: water lines along PVDS n ear the entrance to the Seaview
neighborhood were brought above ground.
• October 4, 2024: various water lines within the Seaview neighborhood along
sections of Dauntless Drive, Exultant Drive, and Admirable Drive were brought
above ground.
• October 24, 2024: a section of water line along Yacht Harbor Drive within the PBBC
was brought above ground.
• October 24, 2024: a segment of water line near the top of Vanderlip Drive and
along Burma Road was brought above ground
• November 14, 2024: various segments along Narcissa Drive, Ginger Root Lane,
Cinnamon Lane, and Figtree Road were brought above ground
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• December 2, 2024: additional segments of water line were brought above ground
near the intersection of Narcissa Drive and Cinnamon Lane
• December 6, 2024: a water line near 100 Vanderlip Drive was brought above
ground and tied into the existing above ground water line along Vanderlip Drive.
Cal Water has informed the City that they are working on plans to bring additional water
lines above ground on Burma Road, Narcissa Drive, and Sweetbay Road as follows:
• Burma Road: Connect the existing above ground main near the Ishibashi Trailhead
to the existing above ground main near Vanderlip Trail.
• Narcissa Drive: Bring existing water lines above ground near the intersection of
Narcissa Drive and Vanderlip Drive.
• Sweetbay Road: Bring various segments of existing water lines above ground.
Project start dates are expected to be established in the coming weeks.
Cal Water has informed the City that the existing underground water mains in the Seaview
neighborhood will not be replaced because Cal Water has not seen any evidence that
replacement is needed. Cal Water has informed the City that it will continue to focus on
the activities noted above to bring water infrastructure above ground.
Communications
There are two providers of communications infrastructure in the Landslide Complex area,
Cox Communications and Frontier Communications (Frontier). On September 9, 2024,
Cox Communications disconnected 146 customers in the PBCA. Frontier has indicated
to the City that they will keep their facilities operational so long as they have power supply.
Public Works Staff have engaged in conversations with Frontier about installing fiber optic
communications lines in the PBCA. Frontier prepared a concept plan and determined that
it is feasible to install fiber optic communication lines, contingent upon easements.
Frontier scheduled a survey of the area in order to properly draft and prepare the
easement requests. Frontier and Public Works Staff will continue to coordinate once the
easements requests have further progressed.
The City Council is being asked to receive and file an update on activities and conditions
in the Landslide Complex.
Data Measuring Impact of DDWs
DDW GPS Surveys
To assess the effectiveness of the DDW program, a survey of a select sample of surface
monitoring points at the toe of the landslide was conducted on an approximately weekly
basis using Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying. These surveys are now being
scaled back to every two weeks in an effort to manage costs. To establish a baseline rate
of movement, a survey of the select sample of surface m onitoring points was conducted
on September 4, 2024. Figure 4 presents the results of the weekly GPS surveying as of
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April 18, 2025 and shows the City’s DDWs (ACLAD’s DDWs will be added to Figure 4 as
they become operational and surveys are subsequently conducted).
Figure 4: GPS Survey Movement Rates of Sample Points: Sept 4, 2024 to April 18, 2025 (in./week)
GPS survey data of the select sample of points at the toe of the Landslide Complex shows
obvious and dramatic reductions in horizontal movement since DDWs began operation in
September 2024. Following are key observations:
• Dramatic and obvious reductions in horizontal movement have been documented
with weekly GPS surveys since DDW water extraction began in September 2024.
• The greatest reductions in rates of movement occurred within the KLC and PBL
areas where there was a concentration and clustering of DDWs. Rates of
movement in these areas have decreased from 60% to 100% in comparison to
their peak rates.
• After the installation of three DDWs (DDW-9A,10,11) in the toe region of the ACL,
GPS surveys documented a reduction in horizontal movement on the order of 5%-
10% (above pre-DDW natural decreases) within approximately one month of water
extraction (October). Subsequent GPS surveys indicate fluctuating reductions and
increases with a generally statistically steady state, or relatively constant
movement rates since November 2024. While water extraction from the DDWs 9A,
10, and 11 initially decreased the horizontal movement of the ACL toe region,
continued water extraction has not resulted in additional decreases over time,
rather it has contributed to the current steady state of movement in this region.
GLA attributes the lack of further decrease in land movement to the following:
o Limited number and spatial distribution of DDWs
o Higher rates of movement and complex deformation of the ACL toe region
making localized well production low
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• The most recent GPS survey implies an approximately 5-10% slowing within the
last month or so for the points within the ACL toe area. Considering that two wells
in this area experienced shearing, the additional slowing is most likely due to lack
of rainfall infiltration.
Water Level Measurements
DDWs were installed in a manner that allows for monitoring water levels as a further
measure of the impact of the DDW program. Each DDW was installed with a perforated
casing to house a submersible pump as well as a separate PVC pipe outside of the pump
casing to determine the associated water level depth. Graphs that compare the water
extraction rate to water levels have been prepared for each DDW (Attachment F).
The graphs generally show correlation between water extraction rates and water levels,
however; the extent is dependent upon how easily subsurface water transfer occurs,
which is based on the subsurface geologic conditions. Once water extraction started,
there was generally a rapid drop in the original water level. As pumping continued at a
relatively consistent rate, there was generally a continued, although much more gradual,
decrease in the water level until such time as a steady state was reached (i.e. nearly
horizontal line in the water level chart).
The water level charts show some rapid drops in water extraction levels, which were due
to pump shutoffs (vandalism, power generator malfunction, or pump failure) or down time
for pump maintenance/replacement. In almost all cases, there is also a rapid ris e in water
levels. There is then a rapid decrease in water levels once pumps are turned back on and
water extraction resumes.
Also apparent in the water level charts is a general decrease in water extraction rates
over time. In some wells, this is more rapid than others and is generally because of wear
on the pump due to mineralization from the iron-rich groundwater. Pumping rates
generally increase back up to previous levels once a worn pump is replaced. However,
there are cases where water levels rise over time, which is usually due to changes in
localized groundwater pockets due to land movement.
Finally, the graphs have some gaps in water level data, which correspond to locations
where the water level tube pinched or sheared, preventing a water level reading.
Staff notes that since the completion of the major construction phase of the DDW
emergency stabilization work, efforts have now turned to developing plans to optimize
pump maintenance and operations such that water extraction continues at optimal rates
for the greatest amount of time, to the extent practical under the site conditions and
budget limitations. This effort is likely to involve transitioning to other contractors that
specialize in DDW maintenance and operations rather than DDW installation.
Water Pressure Measurements
Underground water pressure measuring instruments, called vibrating wire piezometers
(piezometers) were installed to assist in determining the effects of DDWs on reducing
high water pressures, including locally artesian pressures, that might be contributing to
accelerated landslide movement.
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Five monitoring wells with piezometers were installed at the locations shown in Figure 5
below. The piezometers were installed under the deep slip plane as well as under the
shallow slip plane to measure uplift pressure on each slip plane. Additional monitoring
wells with piezometers were considered but not installed so that more of the limited
funding amount could be directed towards landslide stabilization activities.
Figure 5: Water Pressure Measurement Instrument Locations
Figure 6 shows water pressures from the piezometers installed under the deep slip plane
and Figure 7 shows water pressures from the piezometers installed above the deep slip
plane and below the shallower slip plane. The charts show water pressure from the time
the piezometers were installed until the present time, or until they stopped functioning
due to landslide shearing. Pressure on the plots has been converted to equivalent feet of
water pressure.
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Figure 6: Deep Slip Plane Water Pressure Chart
Figure 7: Mid-Deep Slip Plane Water Pressure Chart
For those piezometers near the DDWs (P-1, P-2, and P-3), the plots show a marked
decrease in pressure immediately following the start of the DDW program ; followed by a
gradual leveling off over time to a relatively steady state, but still far below pre -pumping
pressures. The graphs also show a relatively newer pressure decrease in piezometer P-
2, which correlates to the re-drilling of wells in the vicinity and decreases in stormwater
infiltration effects.
The piezometers far away from DDWs (E-2-2 and E-2-5) show only a slight to almost no
decrease in pressure over time. If the reduction in the rate of land movement were solely
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caused by dry weather, there should be a minimal difference between the pressures in
piezometers near DDWs (P-1, P-2, and P-3) and the piezometers far away from DDWs
(E-2-2 and E-2-5). Additionally, the decrease in pressure for piezometers near DDWs (P-
1, P-2, and P-3) correlates to the marked decreases in horizontal movement rates for
survey points in the general vicinity as compared to those further away along the toe of
the landslide.
Two piezometers are planned to be installed as part of the ACLAD’s DDW plan, which
will be used to monitor impacts of those DDWs.
Additional Data Collection Options
Although more monitoring wells with piezometers spread out evenly would produce a
more complete data set, limited funds were instead allocated to DDWs and winterization
to balance data collection with landslide stabilization activities. For this reason, on the
advice of GLA and CSA, the City installed three monitoring wells with piezometers near
DDWs and two in areas with no DDWs.
Additional monitoring wells with piezometers could be installed at a cost ranging between
$150,000 to $300,000 for each additional monitoring well. Although GLA and CSA believe
the existing monitoring wells have provided sufficient data to prove that the DDW program
and KCLAD dewatering wells are the major factor for the reduction in landslide movement
in the Klondike Canyon Landslide and eastern Portuguese Bend Landslide, additional
monitoring wells could further substantial the point.
If desired by the City Council, one or two additional monitoring wells could be installed to
fill the gap between the monitoring wells near the DDWs (P-1, P-2, and P-3) and those
further up (E-2-2 and E-2-5). Additionally, one or two monitoring wells could be installed
between DDW7 and DDW8 to compare pressures. These monitoring wells would serve
as additional comparison points for pressures away from DDWs. If directed by the City
Council, Staff could prepare refined cost estimates for additional monitoring wells.
The City Council is being asked to review the data collection options described above,
and if desired, provide direction on whether additional data collection should occur along
with the spending level.
Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Landslide Drainage Study)
Surface Runoff
The City Council previously requested a study into the source of water contributing to land
movement, including water originating outside City limits and from upper watersheds. The
City Council asked Staff to determine if runoff could be re -routed before it reached the
landslide area so that it would not infiltrate and contribute to land movement.
To respond to the City Council’s request, a drainage study is required. A source water
/hydrology and hydraulics study (also referred to the Landslide Drainage Study) can map
the watersheds contributing to the Landslide Complex, identify drainage features, and
determine if surface runoff can be re-routed with adverse impacts.
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To conduct a study, Staff issued a request for qualifications (via the PlanetBids online
platform) for engineering firms to perform a study investigating the source of surface
runoff contributing to land movement and developing solutions to re-direct water away
from the landslide. (Attachment G)
Proposals for the Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Landslide Drainage
Study) were received and evaluated by a panel consisting of the City Manager, Director
of Public Works, Director of Community Development, representative of ACLAD, and
representative of KCLAD. Qualified firms were short-listed and interviews were conducted
by the Director of Public Works, representative of ACLAD, and representative of KCLAD.
The selection panel identified the highest rated firm and Staff negotiate a refined scope,
schedule, and fee.
The result of the solicitation process is a proposed professional services agreement
(PSA) with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) with the following general scope, as
further detailed in Attachment H:
• Review publicly available documents, County records, and City files of
development in the Landslide Complex and its larger contributing watershed to
create a development timeline summary.
• Delineate and characterize the Landslide Complex’s sub-watersheds for both pre-
and post- land development conditions, creating drainage maps for each condition,
and highlighting major alterations in surface runoff paths.
• Develop a hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) model for pre- and post- land
development conditions to identify key points of discharge into the Landslide
Complex and assess changes resulting from development
• Prepare schematic layouts and rough order of magnitude cost opinions for up to
three alternatives that reduce stormwater runoff and infiltration into the Landslide
Complex, including an analysis of Property/easement needs and utility conflicts
will be identified.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the work is scheduled to be completed within six
months for a fee of $398,600 with a 15% contingency for a total amount of up to $458,400.
This project was presented to the City Council during the April 17, 2025 CIP Workshop
as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 CIP; with funding proposed for FY
2025-26. To accelerate the start of the work, Staff are requesting that the City Council
approve the PSA this evening and appropriate $458,400 from the CIP Fund for FY 2024-
25. If the PSA is approved this evening, the FY 2025 -26 funding request would be reduced
by the same amount. Therefore, the FY 2025-26 funding request would be for future study
elements, which would be presented separately to the City Council for approval.
The scope described above is the first step of the work related to landslide drainage and
additional steps could be prudent, depending out the outcome of the first step.
For the hydrology and hydraulics model, there could be additional work to make the model
more robust and accurate; however, this cannot yet be fully scoped and quantified
because a base model needs to be created first. Subsequently, the model can be updated
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to account for large surface fractures or cracks that may affect water infiltration into the
Landslide Complex. Additionally, the model can be validated using field-measured flow
monitoring instrumentation
With respect to reducing stormwater runoff into the Landslide Complex, the preferred
alternative could be advanced into a concept plan, followed by engineered plans.
However, a preferred alternative needs to first be defined so that the engineering of that
alternative can be quantified. It is also possible that no viable alternative exists for
reducing stormwater runoff, in which case, no further engineering would be
recommended.
These additional potential steps will be further scoped upon completion of the first scope
of work, and a cost estimate will be prepared for City Council consideration at a future
date.
Sub-surface Investigation
During City Council discussions about a surface water runoff, a resident recommended
that the City consider innovating technologies for performing a study to characterize
groundwater conditions.
Such a sub-surface study is intended to inform long-term remediation efforts by
characterizing potential groundwater sources, identifying upwelling zones, assessing
groundwater flow directions, and delineating the geometry of the slide plane and bentonite
layer(s). The data can then be used to create a three-dimensional visualization of
groundwater conditions to inform siting of potential dewatering infrastructure.
The innovative technologies proposed include land-based electromagnetics, electrical
resistivity, seismic techniques, or other similar technologies. Aerial methods were
considered but do not appear feasible due to limitations in resolution.
Staff requested a scope of work and fee estimate from Geosyntec for a study
characterizing groundwater conditions. Geosyntec performed a preliminary field
investigation and is currently refining the scope of a pilot groundwater characterization
study, which will be separately presented to the City Council for consideration at a future
meeting.
The City Council is being asked to award a professional services agreement to Geosyntec
for a Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Landslide Drainage Study)in the
amount of $398,600 with a 15% contingency for a total amount of up to $458,400; and
approve an additional appropriation of $458,400 from the CIP Fund, which would reduce
the FY25-26 funding request by the same amount.
Financial Update
Expenditures to Date and FY 2024-25 Year-End Estimates
Overall, the City’s estimated expenditures for the Portuguese Bend Landslide from
October 2022 through June 2025 are approximately $48.5 million including continuing
appropriations and Purchase Order (PO) carryover from FY 2023-24 approved on
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January 21, 2025, and the additional appropriation request of $958,400 being presented
to the City Council for consideration this evening.
As shown in Table 2a below, total expenditures for FY 2022-23 are $1.9 million, followed
by an increase of 416% to $9.3 million in FY 2023-24 (previously $9.8; $0.5 million was
a PO carryover). In the current fiscal year, $32.31 million has been incurred and
encumbered, with an additional of $4.96 million of expenditures projected by June 30,
2025, for a total of $37.27 million, if the additional appropriation request of $500,000 is
approved for additional operations and maintenance for the DDW program , and $458,400
for a Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Landslide Drainage Study).
Overall, the $37.27 million reflects a 298% increase from the prior year. These costs
include emergency response efforts such as test boreholes, deep dewatering wells,
maintenance of the deep dewatering wells until June 30, 2025, winterization, fissure
filling, road repairs, sewer repairs, estimated time and costs for personnel dedicated to
the project, legal services, loans to ACLAD and KCLAD, in-kind support to ACLAD, and
increased tax assessments borne by the City.
As reported in March, Staff continue to monitor the fiscal impact for the emergency
response efforts closely. Any remaining estimated budget balances in categories such as
fissure filling, personnel costs, and legal services will be utilized to the overall emergency
response, ensuring the funds are used as efficiently as possible to minimize the need for
additional appropriations. Table 2a below shows the estimated costs from October 2022
through June 2025, while Table 2b provides a summary for a single fiscal year, FY 2024–
25.
Table 2a: PB Landslide Estimated Costs – Stabilization Measures/Emergency Response/Other –
October 2022-June 2025
FY 22-23 FY 23-24 Oct. 22-
June 25
DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL YTD Exp + PO
April 15, 2025
Available
Balance
Projected
Expenditures
April-June 25
Projected
TOTAL
Stabilization Measures in millions
DDW Program ($4M approved Oct.1)1.40 16.30 0.80 0.80 18.50
Winterization (approved Oct. 1) 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
DDW Program - additional maintenance
(pending for CC approval 5/6/25)0.00 0.50 0.50
Landslide Drainage Study
(pending for CC approval 5-6-25) 0.00 0.46 0.46
Emergency Response
Other (Supplies, Equipment, Prof Tech, De-
energization) 1.15 1.38 0.56 0.56 3.09
Fissure Filling 0.58 0.18 0.24 0.24 1.00
Road Repairs (CIP, Prop C, Gas Tax)1.00 2.80 1.99 0.71 0.71 6.50
Ab Cove Sewer Repairs 0.04 0.84 3.22 1.40 1.40 5.50
Personnel Costs 0.14 1.18 0.70 0.25 0.25 2.27
Legal Services 0.02 0.12 0.10 0.03 0.03 0.27
PBL Remediation 0.49 1.08 0.15 0.00 0.00 1.71
ACLAD/KCLAD Loans 3.57 0.00 0.00 3.57
Tax Assessments 0.17 0.20 0.72 0.00 0.00 1.09
TOTAL: October 2022 - June 2025 1.85 9.34 32.31 4.00 4.96 48.46
FY 2024-25
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Table 2b: PB Landslide Estimated Costs - Stabilization Measures/Emergency Response/Other –
FY 2024-25 Only
As presented to the City Council on March 18, 2025, the following highlights the changes
that were approved by the City Council:
• In an effort to utilize special revenue funds and preserve the CIP Fund and
General Fund, staff identified $0.2 million in Gas Tax eligible costs for roadway
maintenance.
• Utilize funds from the Measure R Fund that are at risk of lapsing by June 30. 2025.
These funds, originally allocated for the Roadway Asset Management Program
($2.8 million), have been deferred to the next fiscal year because of staff
vacancies and prioritizing ongoing support for the landslide emergency response
and mitigation measures. To prevent approximately $400,000 from lapsing, these
funds were re-allocated for landslide roadway repairs. The Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the government agency
administering Measure R, has approved this request.
• On January 21, 2025, the City Council approved purchase orders and continuing
appropriation allocated for the landslide stabilization measures, which was carried
over in FY 2024-25 in the amount of $0.5 million.
• In October 2024, staff projected approximately $2.5 million in sewer repairs for FY
2024-25. These repairs have significantly increased, averaging approximately
$400,000 per month since January. The expenditures in this category include
Abalone Cove sewer repairs as well as generator rentals and fuel. Staff projects
this line item to reach $4.6 million in FY 2024-25, an increase of approximately
$2.1 million. Since October 2022, this category is estimated to reach
approximately $5.5 million by June 2025. Prior to FY 2024-25, the City spent
approximately $84,000 in FY 2023-24.
ACLAD/KCLAD Loans Update
On August 20, 2024, the City received signed loan agreements from ACLAD and KCLAD
for loans to the Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts (GHADs) in the amounts of $1.6
million and $1.9 million, respectively. As of April 3, 2025, both loans have been fully
disbursed, totaling $3.52 million, in accordance with the loan agreements between the
GHADs and the City. The loans have a 12-year term with a 2.5% interest rate, and the
first estimated payment is scheduled for December 2026. The loan amounts are included
as projected expenses in FY 2024–25, as shown in Table 2a.
Per the agreements, the funds will be used to stabilize land movement, including the
installation of dewatering and monitoring wells, system improvements, surface drainage
enhancements, grading, and infilling of fractures. Once projects are completed, Staff will
FY 2024-25 Only (July 2024 -June 2025)
(in millions) YTD Exp + PO
April 15, 2025
Available
Balance
Projected
Expenditures
April-June 25
Projected Total
FY 2024-25 July 2024-June 2025 32.31 4.00 4.00 36.31
Additional Appropriation Request (5/6/25) -
DDW Additional Maintenance 0.50 0.50
Additional Appropriation Requests (5/6/25) -
Lansdlide Drainage Study 0.46 0.46
TOTAL: FY 2024-25 ONLY 32.31 4.00 4.96 37.27
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include a comprehensive list of the project expenditures in a future financial landslide
report to the City Council.
Summary - Budget Appropriations and Expenditures & Encumbrances
Overall, if the additional appropriation request of $958,400 is approved tonight, the
revised budget for FY 2024–25 will increase from $36,310,000 to $37,268,400. Chart 1
shows the starting budget of $4.8 million, adopted by the City Council in June 2024, along
with subsequent increases based on the City’s emergency response and mitigation
efforts. The chart also includes reported expenditures and encumbrances corresponding
to the dates of the additional appropriations.
Chart 1: FY 2024-25 Revised Budget and Expenditures and Encumbrances (in millions)
Staff recommend the City Council:
• Receive an update on City expenditures for emergency protective and
stabilization measures in response to the acceleration of the Greater
Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex;
• As requested above, the City Council is also being asked to a pprove an
additional appropriation of $500,000 for additional operations and maintenance
for the DDW program; and
• As requested above, the City Council is also being asked for an additional
appropriation of $458,400 from the CIP Fund for a Source Water/Hydrology
and Hydraulics Study (Landslide Drainage Study).
If the above actions are approved, the overall total in FY 2024 -25 revised budget will
increase from $36,310,000 to $37,268,400.
Additional Appropriation Dates and Description
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Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS)
Bicycle, Motorcycle, Unicycle and Other Similar Wheeled Vehicle Prohibition
Since the City Council’s declaration of a local emergency, the City Geologist, Mike Phipps
of CSA has been regularly conducting field mapping throughout the Landslide Complex;
observing conditions at various locations, reviewing survey and rainfall data; and
participating in various discussions with stakeholders. While the City’s geologist reports
the rate of subsidence and land movement has slowed, pavement conditions on PVDS
remain very poor, with cracks, bumps, fissures, and other irregularities. Moreover, recent
roadway experience indicates the roadbed of PVDS shows evidence of emerging cracks,
bumps, fissures, and potholes sometimes forming almost overnight. The rate of
movement on PVDS is up to four inches per week in certain areas.
Although four-wheeled vehicles (i.e. cars) can, with due care, navigate the road under
these conditions, the impact on one- and two-wheeled vehicles remains pronounced.
Despite the added signs prohibiting bicyclists, motorcyclists, unicycles and other similar
wheeled devices from traversing the landslide, there remain those who ignore the
prohibition at their peril. Were the City Council to end the current prohibition, the Office of
the City Attorney remains of the considered legal opinion that permi tting one- or two-
wheeled vehicle traffic across the landslide will pose a liability risk to the City and that the
same is not presently safe for these vehicles to travel on PVDS, even using due care,
across the landslide for the reasons noted above.
Since the Emergency Declaration on October 3, 2023, there have been three claims filed
prior to the Bicycle, Motorcycle, Unicycle and Other Similar Wheeled Vehicle Prohibition
(June 16, 2024), resulting in two settlements summing up to $20,733.59. Since the
prohibition has been in place, there has been one claim received, which is for over
$25,000 in medical care. This claim has been reviewed by the City’s third-party
administrator, Carl Warren & Co and is on tonight’s Consent Calendar to reject the claim.
Staff are aware of one additional claim that is expected to be filed.
Due to recent instances of trucks with more than two axles traveling on PVDS and getting
stuck on the “ski jump” area despite the prohibition of such trucks and posted signage;
Staff are preparing to install enhanced signs and update variable message board
messages. Additionally, there will be increased enforcement to reduce the likelihood of
violations.
Based on these recent claims and roadway conditions, Staff and the City Attorney
recommend extending the existing resolution prohibiting one - or two-wheeled vehicles on
PVDS for an additional 60 days.
Study to Create a Toll Road on PVDS
On January 21, 2025, the City Council directed staff to pursue alternative or additional
funding sources for landslide remediation and management efforts. Subsequently, the
City Council directed Staff to analyze the possibility of converting PVDS to a toll road;
including potential revenue and cost, feasibility, as well as potential unintended
consequences such as diverted traffic.
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In accordance with the City Council’s direction, Staff reached out several firms that work
with other municipalities and state departments of transportation on tolling operations and
requested proposals for a high-level feasibility study of tolling PVDS. Two firms have
provided proposals. Staff will review the proposals, select a qualified firm, and prepare a
professional services agreement for a toll road study for the City Council’s consideration
at a future meeting.
The City Council is being asked to adopt the attached resolution thereby extending the
temporary prohibition of one- and two-wheeled vehicles on PVDS by 60 days (Attachment
A).
Extension of the Local Emergency Declaration
On October 3, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-47 declaring a local
emergency. The emergency declaration is deemed to continue to exist until its termination
is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law. Government Code § 8630
requires the City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency at least
once every 60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within the
geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex has been abated or mitigated to
insignificance.
The City Council has extended the local emergency on multiple occasions within the 60
day window and it remains in effect until May 17, 2025, unless extended again this
evening. At this time, the City Council is being asked to extend the local emergency
declaration an additional 60 days through July 5, 2025, which does not require a public
hearing. If extended this evening, the Council would consider renewing the local
emergency declaration again during the next landslide update on July 1, 2025.
The City Council is being asked to adopt the attached resolution thereby extending the
Declaration of Local Emergency by 60 days (Attachment B).
Extension of the Local Emergency Declaration for Utility Shutoffs
On August 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -52 declaring a local
state of emergency because of a sudden and severe energy shortage caused by shutting
off of natural gas service to approximately 135 homes in the PBCA due to safety
concerns. On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-57,
declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and severe energy shortage
caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned de-energization events, and
internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC neighborhoods. The emergency
declaration is deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City
Council in accordance with law. Government Code § 8630 requires the City Council to
review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the
City Council determines the local emergency because of a severe energy shortage has
been abated or mitigated to insignificance.
The City Council has extended the local emergency declaration for utility shutoffs on
multiple occasions within the 60 day window and it remains in effect until May 17, 2025,
unless extended again this evening. At this time, the City Council is being asked to extend
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the local emergency declaration an additional 60 days through July 5, 2025, which does
not require a public hearing. If extended this evening, the Council would consider
renewing the local emergency declaration again during the next landslide update on July
1, 2025.
The City Council is being asked to adopt the attached resolution thereby extending the
Declaration of Local Emergency due to a severe and sudden energy shortage by 60 days
(Attachment C).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Continuing the Emergency Work and Emergency Contract
As a separate item on tonight’s agenda, the City Council is being provided with an update
on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency construction contracting and being asked
to reconfirm the need to continue the emergency work. This is a recurring agenda matter
and requires a 4/5th vote.
Disaster Cost Recovery Applications Update (FEMA and CalOES)
In response to the declared federal disaster for the winter storms that occurred between
January 31 and February 9, 2024 and the Governor’s state of emergency for the indefinite
de-energization of power, the City tabulated the costs it incurred through September 12,
2024 for reimbursement consideration by FEMA and CalOES. Table 3 summarizes the
City’s requests for cost recovery from CalOES and FEMA in the amount of $61.4 million.
Of this amount, $39.4 million is public assistance (City) and $22 million of individual
assistance (residents).
Table 3: Cost Recovery Applications
AGENCY COST RECOVERY TYPE EVENT REQUESTED
AMOUNT
In Millions
FEMA Public Assistance (City)
Winter Storm
(Jan/Feb 24) 38.4
CalOES Public Assistance (City) Energy Shutoff 1.0
CalOES Individual Assistance Energy Shutoff 22.0
TOTAL $61.4
As reported in previous staff reports, according to FEMA and CalOES, natural disaster
recovery funds will not be provided for landslide remediation efforts because it is
considered “pre-existing.” Out of the $39.4 million application for public assistance (City),
Staff is projecting only approximately $1.5 million in potential disaster recovery funds from
the Winter Storm and Energy Shutoff. If deemed eligible, the reimbursement process
could take anywhere from one to three years before the City receives th e funds.
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On January 17, 2025, of the $38.4 million applied for public assistance related to the
winter storm, summarized and shown in Table 4, the City received seven denial letters
from FEMA, followed by an additional denial letter on February 25, 2025 for a total of
$37.9 million.
Pursuant to the Stafford Act and Code of Federal Regulations, the City has 60 days from
the Notice of Eligibility Determination to file an appeal. On March 17, 2025, the City filed
appeals of the first seven denial letters, and on April 25, 2025, the City filed a remaining
appeal letter. The appeal will be heard by FEMA’s District 9 Administrator, Robert Fenton,
and his decision is then appealable to FEMA’s Headquarters in Washinton D.C. To date,
the City has not received any response from the appeal letters filed aside from a
confirmation of receipt.
It should be noted that both ACLAD and KCLAD filed appeals as well for the denials they
received for disaster recovery assistance. Both ACLAD and KCLAD have received
notification from CalOES that they will not be recommending overturning the denial to Mr.
Fenton. (Attachment I)
For the $22 million individual assistance (IA) application that the City submitted on behalf
of the residents, the City has been notified that these funds will not become available.
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Table 4: Cost Recovery FEMA Applications (Denied $37.9 million)
AGENCY COST RECOVERY
TYPE CATEGORY DESCRIP-
TION
REQUESTED
AMOUNT DENIAL REASON
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754845
Category D -
Water Control
Facilities
Lanslide -
Drainage 200,000
(1) Damage not directly caused
by the severe winter storms;
(2) Facilities were unstable
based on pre-disaster evidence.
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754846
Category F -
Utilities
Landslide
Utilities 3,000,000
(1) Damage not directly caused
by the severe winter storms;
(2) Facilities were unstable
based on pre-disaster evidence.
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#753361
Category B -
Emergency
Protective
Measures
PVDS
Temporary
Civil Repairs
5,375,000
(1) Damage not directly caused
by the severe winter storms;
(2) Roads ineligible because
another Federal Agency is
legally responsible for the
repairs and maintenance of the
roads;
(3) Emergency work claimed is
due to an existing unstable
landslide.
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#753364
Category B -
Emergency
Protective
Measures
PB Landslide
Stabilization
and
Monitoring
9,000,000
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility (slopes, canyons,
hilldsides) is an ineligible
unimproved natural feature;
(3) Existing unstable landslide.
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754843
Category C -
Utilities
Landslide
Roads 11,635,000
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility were unstable based
on pre-disaster evidence.
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754842
Category G -
Parks,
Recreational
Facilities, and
Other Items
Damages at
Portuguese
Bend Trails,
Filiorum
Reserves,
3,231,000
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility were unstable based
on pre-disaster evidence.
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#730185
Category G -
Parks,
Recreational
Facilities, and
Other Items
Peppertree,
Burma Road
X Rim Trails
11,415
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility were unstable based
on pre-disaster evidence.
FEMA
received 2/25/25
Public Assistance
(City)
#754844
Category C- Road
and Bridges
Palos Verde
Drive South -
Schooner
and Seacove
5,425,000
(1) Work claimed has not been
demonstrated that the repair is
a result of the declared
disaster; (2) Roads ineligible
because another Federal
Agency is legally responsible for
the repairs and maintenance of
the roads;
TOTAL COST RECOVERY - DENIED $37,877,415
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FEMA Voluntary Property Acquisition Buyout Program
On October 28, 2024, the City, FEMA and Cal OES announced a $42 million Voluntary
Property Acquisition Buyout Program (Buyout Program) for property owners in the
Landslide Complex whose homes have been damaged or threatened by land movement.
Established with funding from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which
is a grant not disaster assistance, the Buyout Program is intended to help eligible
homeowners relocate to safer areas by offering a fair market value for their properties
based on pre-disaster appraisals. Properties acquired by the City through this Buyout
Program will be permanently converted to open space and deed-restricted, protecting the
community from future redevelopment risks in these vulnerable areas. More information
about the Buyout Program including, but not limited to, funding sources, minimum
eligibility requirements, application evaluation methods and program participation
requirements was previously made available as part of the February 4, 2025 City Council
Staff Report related to updates and action items for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient
Altamira Landslide Complex.
On December 19, 2024, the City issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for appraisal
services, title companies, escrow professionals, and land surveyors related to the Buyout
Program. Submitted proposals were evaluated and professional service agreements with
selected firms were approved by the City Council on March 18, 2025.
Most recently, the City’s Community Development Department notified 23 program
participants that their Buyout Program application was still active and being processed
for further evaluation. The notification letter requested that program participants schedule
a reinspection of their properties with the City’s Building & Safety Division and to submit
FEMA required processing forms. City Staff have received the requested information and
have completed the re-inspection of the 23 properties.
With the award of professional service agreements for Buyout Program services and the
completion of requested inspections and forms, City Staff have connected program
participants with property appraisers in order to further implement the Buyout Program .
As well, City Staff have authorized the preparation of the Title Reports for the 23 program
properties.
Appraisals are currently underway and anticipated to be completed in the weeks to come.
Once completed, the property owner will receive a copy of the appraisal and will have the
opportunity to appeal it. if appealed, the property owner will hav e to hire an appraiser, at
their expense, to prepare an alternative appraisal for the City’s consideration.
BRIC Grant Update
In January 2023, the City applied for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Fiscal Year 2022 cycle grant
for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project (PBL Remediation Project). The
grant application was for 70% of the entire project with an estimated cost of approximately
$33.3 million (from November 2022), with a requirement for the balance to be from non -
federal sources.
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On August 28, 2023, FEMA announced the PBL Remediation Project was selected, with
$23.3 million being allocated, not obligated, for the City’s project. The emergency
protective and stabilization measures, which are a separate scope from the PBL
Remediation Project, had some overlap with portions of the PBL Remediation Project
footprint; therefore, the City was required to submit a revised BRIC grant to exclude such
overlap. The revised PBL Remediation Project BRIC grant amount became approximately
$16.4 million, with a required non-federal match of approximately $7 million.
On July 31, 2024, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)
received notification that FEMA approved Phase 1 of the City’s application which includes
project management, final engineering, environmental deliverables, construction
documents, project agreements, and permits. The total obligation amount was
$2,295,091, up to actual approved costs, and a non-federal share of 30% up to $718,138.
Approval for Phase 2 of the project, construction and associated activities, would be
require another approval at the conclusion of Phase 1.
On April 15, 2025, CalOES notified the City that California along with other states received
notification through a FEMA Advisory, that FEMA is discontinuing the BRIC program. An
update issued by FEMA on April 18, 2025 stated that FEMA projects only approve for
Phase 1 will not receive Phase 2 approval. The update further stated that FEMA Regions
will work with applications to end their BRIC projects after the completion of Phase 1, or
at another appropriate stopping point. CalOES and the City are seeking f urther
clarification and detail as to the impact on the City’s BRIC grant.
In consideration of the FEMA Advisory, the City is preparing to submit applications to
other programs, such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), for the PBL
Remediation Project.
CONCLUSION:
In summary, the average movement velocity for the portion of the Landslide Complex that
is still moving accelerated slightly between February 3, 2025 and March 9, 2025, possibly
in response to moderate rainfall that fell in this period. It then decelerated slightly between
March 9, 2025 and April 5, 2025. Based upon a review of approximately weekly re adings
of 20 select GPS monitoring points located mostly in the lower portions of the Landslide
Complex; with continued below-average rainfall conditions, in-place winterization
measures, and the ongoing dewatering effort which has removed over 200 million gallons
from the landslide area, the PBL is generally viewed as having reached a steady state of
movement since the end of October, the KCL has stopped moving, and the ACL and
upper Altamira Complex areas continue to slightly decelerate. The fastest moving areas
are in the central to western Altamira and Abalone Cove landslides at an average of 1.5
feet per month (or about 4 inches week). For comparison, at this time last year the
landslide was moving roughly twice as fast and was rapidly accelerating.
The total combined water extraction rate of the DDWs is currently at approximately 5 85
gallons per minute or 0.85 million gallons per day. Since the start of the DDW program,
approximately 211 million gallons, or 646 acre-feet of water have been extracted from
certain locations around the toe of the Landslide Complex. Water extraction rates are
have been decreasing in recent weeks due to land movement impinging on some of the
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wells. Staff are requesting an additional $500,000 in maintenance and operations for the
DDW program to continue re-drilling impinged wells.
Following completion of the installation phase of the DDW emergency stabilization and
protection measures, an analysis of subsurface water levels was conducted.
Measurements of water levels at DDWs show correlation between DDW water extraction
rates and water levels; however, the extent is dependent upon how easily subsurface
water transfer occurs, which is based on localized geographic conditions. Once water
extraction started, there was generally a rapid drop in the original water level and as water
extraction continued at a relatively consistent rate, there was generally a continued,
although much more gradual, decrease in the water level until such time as a steady state
water level was reached.
Additionally, an analysis of subsurface water pressure that can facilitate land movement
was analyzed. Vibrating wire piezometers near DDWs measuring water pressure under
the deep slip surface show a marked decrease in pressure immediately following the start
of the DDW program, followed by a gradual leveling off over time to a relatively steady
state, but still far below pre-pumping pressures. In comparison, vibrating wire
piezometers far away from DDWs show only a slight to almost no decrease in pressure
over time.
Using the City’s $1.6M loan, five ACLAD DDWs are operational as of April 30, 2025, and
two monitoring wells have been installed. Three additional DDWs are expected to be
operational in the coming weeks. ACLAD estimates that the current dewatering rate
among all wells is approximately 158,000 gallons per day.
In response to the City Council’s request to study the source of water contributing to land
movement, including water originating outside City limits, and determine if it could be re-
routed; Staff solicited proposals from qualified engineering firms to complete such a study,
in phases. Staff recommend that the City Council award a professional services
agreement to Geosyntec for a Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Landslide
Drainage Study)in the amount of $398,600 with a 15% contingency for a total amount of
up to $458,400; and approve an additional appropriation of $458,400 from the CIP Fund,
which would reduce the FY25-26 funding request by the same amount. This agreement
would complete the first phase of work, which would inform the scope of potential
subsequent phases.
Due to ongoing high rates of movement and associated impacts in certain parts of the
Landslide Complex, Staff recommend that the City Council extend the temporary
prohibition on one- and two-wheeled vehicles, extend the local emergency declaration,
and extend the de-energization emergency declaration for an additional 60 days.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Take no action, and receive and file this report.
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2. Do not approve the additional appropriation of $500,000 for operations and
maintenance of the DDW program through June 30, 2025.
3. Do not award a professional services agreement to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
for a Source Water/Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Landslide Drainage Study).
4. Do not extend the temporary prohibition of one- or two-wheeled vehicles on PVDS
and allow one- and two-wheeled to begin using PVDS again.
5. Do not adopt one, or both, of the resolutions continuing the local emergency
declarations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, EXTENDING
FOR A TERM OF SIXTY (60) DAYS THE
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITION ON TRAVEL BY
UNICYCLES, BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND
OTHER ONE- OR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES ON
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO CONTINUED
ROADWAY CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex (t he
Landslide Complex) encompasses four historically active landslide areas in the
City: the Portuguese Bend Landslide (PBL), the Abalone Cove Landslide (ACL),
the Klondike Canyon Landslide (KCL), and the Beach Club Landslide (BCL). It also
includes the Flying Triangle Landslide (FTL) in the City of Rolling Hills as mapped
by various agencies (i.e., U.S. Geological Survey, California Geological Survey)
and other researchers; and
WHEREAS, following the 2022-23 rainy season, the Landslide Complex’s
movement has accelerated exponentially. Therefore, on October 3, 2023, the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2023 -047
based on its authority pursuant to Section 8610 et seq. and Section 8630 et seq.
of the Government Code, and Chapter 2.23 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code, declaring a state of local emergency for the Landslide Complex based on
the accelerated movement of the land. The declaration of emergency has been
renewed as required by law and currently applies; and
WHEREAS, following the City Council’s declaration of a local emergency,
the City experienced another record-setting rainy season; and
WHEREAS, since the City Council’s declaration of a local emergency, the
City Geologist, Mike Phipps of Cotton, Shires, and Associates, Inc. (CSA), has
been regularly conducting field mapping throughout the Landslide Complex;
observing conditions at various locations, and reviewing survey and rainfall data;
and
WHEREAS, the City Geologist most recently reported to the City Council
on May 7, 2024, in summary, that the Landslide Complex continues moving at
unprecedented rates, predominantly in response to the two consecutive seasons
of significantly above average rainfall; and
WHEREAS, the City Geologist stated that land movement continued to
manifest at the ground surface in the form of landslide scarps, fissures,
grabens/sinkholes, tensional cracking, shear zones and thrust features; and that
due to the continued acceleration, the groun d movement features have continued
to enlarge, expand, widen, or grow depending on the type of feature and location ,
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which also affects Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS) as it traverses the Landslide
Complex area; and
WHEREAS, the City Geologist summarized that road conditions on PVDS
continue to be adversely impacted due to differential rates of land movement
ranging from about 5 to 8 inches per week, at the time of the report to the City
Council on May 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, traffic signs on PVDS in the landslide area include various
signs warning of the landslide conditions, with some specifically directed at
bicyclists and motorcyclists. Out of an abundance of caution, Staff (through a
consultant), conducted a review of signs on PVDS. As a result, additional signs
were installed, including signs installed on June 1, 2024 specifically directed at
bicyclists and motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, despite the existing bicycle warning signs, Staff has been
anecdotally informed of bicycle crashes, and at least one claim has been filed
against the City (which was prior to the additional bicycle and motorcycle signs
installed on June 1) and at least two claims for injury to persons or property have
been filed with the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 8610 of the Government Code provides the local
disaster council with broad powers to “develop plans for meeting any condition
constituting a local emergency or state of emergency, including, but not limited to,
earthquakes, natural or manmade disasters specific to that jurisdiction, or state of
war emergency….”; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.24 designates the City Council, the director of
emergency services, the assistant director of emergency services, and the chiefs
of emergency services as the City’s Disaster Council; and
WHEREAS, the director of emergency services (the city manager), “[i]n the
event of the proclamation of a local emergency […], the director [of emergency
services] is empowered: a. To make and issue rules and regulations on matters
reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such
emergency….”; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that despite consistent and recently
increased signage, riders of bicycles and motorcycles continue to use PVDS, and
that the land movement is creating frequent localized deviations in the road, which
can be navigated safely in cars and trucks, but that are more dangerous for two-
wheeled vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the safety of bicycle, motorcycle and
other two-wheeled riders is a compelling interest; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to further the City’s
compelling interest in the safety of riders, it is appropriate to temporarily route
bicycles and motorcycles away from the portion of PVDS within the Landslide
Complex, until such time as the City may be able to slow the land movement
sufficiently to reduce the frequency and severity of road deviations to minimize the
risk of injury to persons or property; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the City Council duly adopted Resolution
No. 2024-39 prohibiting, for a period of six (6) months, bicycles, motorcycles, and
other two-wheeled vehicles from traversing PVDS with the Landslide Complex;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, since that date and at various City Council
meetings, duly adopted resolutions prohibiting for specified periods set forth
therein, unicycles, bicycles, motorcycles, and other one- or two-wheeled vehicles
from traversing PVDS with the Landslide Complex; and
WHEREAS, staff and the Office of the City attorney are of the opinion that
conditions on PVDS have not stabilized to the point that this prohibition should be
allowed to terminate and is of the further opinion the existing prohibition should be
extended for an additional sixty (60) day period.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 2: For a period of sixty (60) calendar days from and after the date
of this resolution, the portion of PVDS within the Landslide Complex shall be closed
to unicycle, bicycle, motorcycle, and other one- or two-wheeled vehicle traffic.
Section 3: Updates on the rate of movement and repair of PVDS will be
provided at City Council meetings where the City Council is considering extending
the local state of emergency, including an assessment of the relative safety of
traveling on PVDS by unicycles, bicycles, motorcycles, and other one- or two-
wheeled vehicles through the Landslide Complex, with the purpose of lifting the
prohibition as soon as possible.
Section 4: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption by
the City Council upon a majority vote.
/ / /
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on this 6th day of May,
2025.
David Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-__, was duly and regularly passed and
adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 6, 2025
__________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARATION AS ESTABLISHED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 ADOPTED ON
OCTOBER 3, 2023 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAY
PERIOD
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2023 -47, declaring a local state of emergency because
of the alarming increase of land movement in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex, as depicted in Resolution No. 2023-47 Exhibits “A” and “B”. Resolution No.
2023-47, and the exhibits thereto, is incorporated by reference;
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council by a 4/5 vote also adopted
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 674U, establishing a moratorium on all construction in the
Landslide Complex;
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the City Council by a 4/5 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2023-56, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the City Council by a 4/5 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2023-61, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, the City Council by a 4/5 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-05, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-13, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-20, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-44, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-51, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days ;
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-50, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days ;
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-70, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-77, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
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WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-06, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2025-06, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency is deemed to continue to exist until its
termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law. Government Code
§ 8630 requires the City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency
at least once every 60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within
the geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex has been abated or mitigated to
insignificance; and,
WHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council
now desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby determines that the above recitals
are true and correct and incorporates the same as the findings of the City Council.
Section 2. Proclamation of Emergency. The City Council finds, pursuant to
RPVMC Chapter 2.24 and Government Code §§ 8630 and 8680.9, there exists an actual
condition of peril to the safety of persons and property exiting within the Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide, comprised of the Portuguese Bend Landslide, the Abalone
Cove Landslide, and the Klondike Canyon Landslide), as depicted in Exhibits “A” and “B”
of Resolution No. 2023-47, and based on the staff report and recommendations and
public testimony, and hereby proclaims that a state of local emergency continues to exist
throughout the same.
Section 3. Authority Granted. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during
the existence of said local emergency, the powers, authority, functions and duties of the
Disaster Council, Director, and the City’s emergency services organizations shall be
those prescribed by State Law, City ordinances, Resolution No. 2023-47 and any other
applicable resolutions, and approved plans of the City in order to mitigate the effects of
the local emergency.
Section 4. Immunity Invoked. To the maximum extent permitted by law, and
pursuant to Government Code § 866, the City Council hereby invokes the immunity
afforded to the City of Rancho Palos Verds in adopting and implementing the declaration
of local emergency within the Landslide Complex
Section 5. Duration. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist
until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law.
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Section 6. Continuing Declaration. Government Code § 8630 requires the
City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every
60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within Landslide Complex
has been abated or mitigated to insignificance.
Section 7. Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of
this Resolution or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance
is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction,
then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of
this Resolution.
Section 8. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. A copy
of the Proclamation and this Resolution shall be forwarded to the California Emergency
Management Agency. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution..
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of May, 2025.
________________________________
David Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2025-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 6, 2025.
___________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING
THE STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE PORTUGUESE
BEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, PORTUGUESE BEND
BEACH CLUB, AND SEAVIEW NEIGHBORHOODS,
BASED ON SUDDEN ENERGY SHORTAGES, PLANNED
DEENERGIZING EVENTS, AND INTERNET SERVICE
SHUT OFFS AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NOS.
2024-52 AND 2024-57 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is home to four out of five sub -slides
that comprise the Greater Portuguese Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex): the
Portuguese Bend Landslide, Abalone Cove Landslide, Klondike Canyon Landslide, and
Beach Club Landslide. The Portuguese Bend Landslide encompasses the Portuguese
Bend Community Association (PBCA), the Seaview Neighborhood (Seaview), and the
Portuguese Bend Beach Club (PBBC). The Landslide Complex has been active since the
1950s;
WHEREAS, the 2022-2023 rainy season brought exceptional amounts of rain to
the region, dumping 20.9” of rain or 190% of the average annual rainfall in the region ;
WHEREAS, by April 26, 2024, total rainfall for the 2023-24 season (beginning Oct
1, 2023) was 23.01" or 169% of the historical 67-year average of 13.63" for this rain
gauge. (All data based on LACDPW Rainfall Gauge No. 1011B at Rolling Hills FS.);
WHEREAS, beginning in 2018, but particularly since May 2023, the land
movement in the Landslide Complex has increased significantly due to increased rainfall
in the last two rainy seasons, which caused the water table to rise dramatically and
destabilize the landslides. The City has established, via repeated geologic studies, that a
significant factor in the speed of land movement in the Landslide Complex is the amount
of water in the soil;
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2023-47, declaring a local state of emergency due to the
alarming increase of land movement in the Landslide Complex. The state of emergency
based on the land movement has been extended as required by law and is still active;
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-52, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service to approximately
135 homes in the PBCA due to safety concerns;
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-57, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned de-
energization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
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WHEREAS, on October 1, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-61, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-71, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-78, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-07, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-07, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council
now desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby determines that the above recitals
are true and correct and incorporates the same as the findings of the City Council.
Section 2. Extension of Local State of Emergency. The City Council finds,
pursuant to RPVMC Chapter 2.24 and Government Code §§ 8630, 8680.9, and 8558
there exists an actual condition of peril to the safety of persons and property existing
within the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC, as established by Resolutions No. 2024-52 and
2024-57, and based on the staff report and recommendations and public testimony, and
hereby proclaims that a state of local emergency continues to exist throughout the same.
Section 3. Authority Granted. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during
the existence of said local emergency, the powers, authority, functions and duties of the
Disaster Council, Director, and the City’s emergency services organizations shall be
those prescribed by State Law, City ordinances, Resolution Nos. 2023-52 and 2024-57,
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and any other applicable resolutions, and approved plans of the City in order to mitigate
the effects of the local emergency.
Section 4. Immunity Invoked. To the maximum extent permitted by law, and
pursuant to Government Code § 866, the City Council hereby invokes the immunity
afforded to the City of Rancho Palos Verds in adopting and implementing the declaration
of local emergency within the Landslide Complex.
Section 5. Duration. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist
until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law. Government
Code § 8630 requires the City Council to review of the need for continuing the local
emergency at least once every 60 days until the City Council determines the local
emergency within the geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex has been abated
or mitigated to insignificance.
Section 6. Continuing Declaration. Government Code § 8630 requires the
City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every
60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within the PBCA has been
abated or mitigated to insignificance.
Section 7. Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of
this Resolution or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance
is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction,
then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of
this Resolution.
Section 8. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Resolution is proposed to allow
the City to continue to address and mitigate an imminent threat to public health and safety
and therefore is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section
21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15269.
Section 9. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. A copy
of the Proclamation and this Resolution shall be forwarded to the California Office of
Emergency Management. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of May, 2025.
________________________________
David Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2025-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 6, 2025.
___________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
LIMITS OF 2023-2024
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(March 9, 2025 to April 5, 2025)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.
0
2.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
RP02
0.00
RP03
0.00
KC14
0.01
KC21
0.02
CW01
0.02
KC16
0.02
AB010.03
KC23
0.03
KC25
0.03
KC28
0.03
CR58
0.03
KC37
0.03
KC36
0.03
AB79
0.03
KC30
0.04
FT08
0.04
AB80
0.04
KC07
0.04
CR60
0.04
RP05
0.05
KC35
0.05
RP01
0.05
KC20
0.05
KC22
0.06
CR59
0.06
AB170.06
KC05
0.06
KC15
0.06
KC13
0.07
AB77
0.07
KC34
0.07
AB640.07
CR57
0.08
KC26
0.08
CW08
0.08
AB760.08
CR51
0.09
CR50
0.09
CR56
0.09
KC17
0.09
KC31
0.09 KC18
0.09
CW06
0.10
FT09
0.10
FT10
0.10
KC29
0.10
CR53
0.10
CW05
0.11
KC19
0.12KC06
0.16
AB78
0.16
PB13
0.52
PB29
0.81
PB26
0.93
UB02
1.06
PB12
1.68
PB76
1.68
AB50
1.78
PB77
1.82PB67
1.83
PB09
1.91PB08
2.09
PB062.27
PB20
2.30
AB742.36
PB07
2.46
PB21
2.51 PB27
2.51
PB72
3.07
AB67
3.08
PB593.11
PB69
3.16 PB04
3.18
PB55
3.23
AB73
3.23
AB163.25
PB68
3.25
AB62
3.27
PB70
3.38
PB75
3.47
AB05
3.55
PB18
3.69
AB57
3.77
AB65
3.78
PB543.85
AB63
3.87
AB51
3.89
AB04
3.95
CR544.11
AB814.14
AB75
4.18
PB71RP
4.18
AB66
4.18
AB53
4.19
AB684.24
AB21
4.25
AB58
4.31
AB59
4.40
AB604.44
AB134.59
AB704.86
AB24
4.89
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
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1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (4/5/25 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
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No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
LIMITS OF 2023-2024
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(February 3, 2025 to March 9, 2025)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.
0
2.0
3.0
4.
0
4.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
KC28
0.01
KC17
0.01
AB010.02
CW08
0.02
KC13
0.02
RP01
0.02
KC25
0.02
RP05
0.02
KC19
0.02
AB640.03
AB77
0.03
KC26
0.03
KC22
0.04
KC18
0.04
KC23
0.04
KC15
0.04
RP03
0.05
AB170.05
AB760.05
AB80
0.05 AB79
0.06
CR53
0.06
RP02
0.06
KC37
0.06
CW06
0.06
FT08
0.07
KC35
0.07
FT09
0.07
KC36
0.08
KC34
0.08
KC07
0.08
KC29
0.08
KC20
0.08
KC14
0.08
CR50
0.09
KC05
0.09
KC21
0.09
KC16
0.09
KC31
0.09
KC30
0.10
CR51
0.10
CR57
0.11
CR56
0.11
FT10
0.11
CR59
0.11
AB78
0.11
CR58
0.12
CW05
0.12
CW01
0.13
KC06
0.13
CR60
0.16
PB13
0.60
PB29
0.75
UB02
0.93
PB26
0.95
PB12
1.63
PB761.72
PB67
1.78
PB77
1.85
AB50
1.88
PB09
2.04
PB20
2.26
PB082.33
PB27
2.48
AB742.54
PB06
2.55
PB21
2.55
PB55
2.57
PB072.72
PB69
3.09
AB73
3.09
AB67
3.16
PB70
3.23
PB59
3.31
PB75
3.37
AB163.40
PB72
3.43PB68
3.45
PB04
3.48
AB62
3.56
AB05
3.60
PB18
3.76
PB543.86
AB65
3.93
PB71RP
3.95
AB513.99
AB57
4.02
AB63
4.18
AB21
4.19
AB75
4.20
AB53
4.22
AB044.22
CR54
4.26
AB68
4.30
AB81
4.31
AB66
4.35
AB58
4.56
AB60
4.63
AB59
4.68
AB13
4.73
AB704.80
AB24
5.05
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1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (3/9/25 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
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No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
LIMITS OF 2023-2024
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(January 7, 2025 to February 3, 2025)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1
.
0
2.03.0
4.0
4.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.
0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
AB010.03
AB04
3.98
AB05
3.45
AB13
4.70
AB16
3.60
AB170.08
AB21
4.20
AB24
4.99
AB50
1.90
AB51
4.00
AB53
4.15
AB573.78
AB58
4.36
AB59
4.61
AB60
4.36
AB62
3.39
AB63
4.06
AB640.08
AB65
3.81
AB66
4.31
AB67
3.24
AB684.30
AB70
4.98
AB73
3.12
AB742.34
AB754.22
AB760.19
AB77
0.07
AB78
0.51
AB79
0.07
AB80
0.10
AB814.12
CR50
0.02 CR51
0.07
CR53
0.06
CR54
4.00
CR56
0.06
CR57
0.07
CR58
0.08
CR59
0.06
CR60
0.15
CW01
0.06
CW05
0.08
CW06
0.06
CW08
0.07
FT08
0.10
FT09
0.04
FT10
0.10
KC05
0.09
KC06
0.15
KC07
0.02
KC13
0.09 KC14
0.04
KC15
0.13 KC16
0.06
KC17
0.12
KC18
0.13 KC19
0.06
KC20
0.09
KC21
0.09
KC22
0.01
KC23
0.11
KC25
0.08
KC26
0.10KC28
0.10
KC29
0.07
KC30
0.04
KC31
0.07
KC33
0.08
KC34
0.09KC35
0.01
KC36
0.13
KC37
0.02
PB04
3.21
PB06
2.33
PB072.59 PB08
2.14
PB091.77
PB12
1.36
PB13
0.48
PB183.62
PB20
1.96
PB21
2.24
PB26
0.75
PB272.11
PB29
0.57
PB54
3.64
PB552.47
PB59
3.20
PB67
1.53
PB68
3.32
PB69
3.08
PB70
3.21
PB71RP
3.91
PB72
3.11
PB75
3.23
PB761.44
PB77
1.25
UB02
0.94
RP01
0.02
RP02
0.00
RP03
0.02
RP05
0.02
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
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MP
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1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (2/3/25 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-3
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
LIMITS OF 2023-2024
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(December 3, 2024 to January 7, 2025)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.
0
4.0
5.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.
0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
RP02
0.00
CW08
0.00
FT10
0.01
RP03
0.01
FT08
0.01
AB640.01
AB76
0.01
AB010.01
CR60
0.02
RP05
0.02
RP01
0.02
AB79
0.02
CR56
0.03
CR59
0.03
KC37
0.03
KC29
0.04
KC21
0.04
KC33
0.04
FT09
0.04
KC35
0.04
CW06
0.04
KC16
0.04
KC36
0.05
CR57
0.05
KC34
0.05
KC07
0.06
AB170.06
AB80
0.07
CR50
0.07AB77
0.07
KC13
0.07
CR53
0.07
KC14
0.07
KC17
0.07
KC18
0.08
KC28
0.08
KC23
0.08
KC22
0.08
KC25
0.09
KC05
0.09
CR58
0.09
CW05
0.09
KC20
0.09
KC24
0.09
KC30
0.09
CR51
0.10
KC31
0.10
KC26
0.10
KC15
0.10
CW01
0.12
KC19
0.12
KC38
0.16
KC06
0.29
AB78
0.31
PB13
0.39
PB29
0.48
PB26
0.73
UB02
0.85
PB12
1.36
PB67
1.42
PB76
1.55
PB09
1.76
AB50
1.92
PB20
2.05
PB082.11
PB272.16
PB062.24
PB212.34
PB072.44
AB74
2.55
PB552.65
PB72
3.17
PB69
3.20
PB59
3.29
AB67
3.30
PB04
3.31
PB68
3.32
PB75
3.35
AB73
3.40
PB70
3.40
AB16
3.44
AB62
3.54
AB05
3.82
PB18
3.91
PB54
3.94
AB57
3.98
AB65
4.09
AB514.14
AB63
4.17
PB71RP4.21
CR54
4.26
AB04
4.28
AB66
4.46
AB814.48
AB53
4.48
AB684.48
AB754.62
AB21
4.63
AB594.74
AB60
4.64
AB704.87
AB58
4.88
AB13
4.96
AB24
5.31
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
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MP
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FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (1/7/25 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-4
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
BURMA ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
LIMITS OF 2023-2024
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(October 29, 2024 to December 3, 2024)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1
.
0
2.0
5.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
5.
0
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
RP03
0.03
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
AB010.05
AB170.03
AB640.09
AB77
0.04
AB78
0.15
AB79
0.02
AB80
0.04
CR53
0.14
CR56
0.05
CR57
0.06
CR59
0.07
CW01
0.02
CW05
0.07
CW06
0.07
CW08
0.09
FT08
0.07
FT09
0.06
FT10
0.08
KC06
0.06
KC07
0.04
KC13
0.04 KC14
0.02
KC15
0.06 KC16
0.04
KC19
0.08
KC20
0.06
KC21
0.03
KC23
0.04
KC24
0.05
KC25
0.06
KC26
0.02KC28
0.06
KC29
0.08
KC33
0.10
KC34
0.04KC35
0.05
KC36
0.02
KC37
0.06
KC38
0.10
AB044.41
AB13
5.32
AB163.84
AB214.52
AB24
5.73
AB50
2.27
AB51
4.63
AB53
4.83
AB57
4.12
AB58
4.97
AB59
5.13
AB60
4.80
AB62
3.77 AB63
4.56
AB65
4.46
AB66
4.90
AB67
3.57
AB684.83
AB70
5.47
AB73
3.37
AB742.80 AB754.52
AB76
0.13
CR50
0.13 CR51
0.16
CR54
4.46
CR58
0.14
CR60
0.17
KC05
0.11
KC17
0.14
KC18
0.16 KC22
0.11
KC30
0.17
KC31
0.17
PB04
3.41 PB06
2.45
PB07
2.54 PB08
2.13
PB09
1.76
PB12
1.23
PB13
0.39
PB18
4.25
PB20
1.93
PB21
2.31
PB26
0.77
PB271.98
PB29
0.49
PB54
4.16
PB55
2.25
PB59
3.46
PB67
1.32PB68
3.43
PB693.15PB70
3.50
PB71RP
4.07
PB72
3.31
PB74
1.10
PB75
3.57
PB76
1.43
UB02
0.87
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
December 12, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (12/03/24 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-5
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
BURMA ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Mapping
SEAVIEW TRACT
Current Limits of Major
Landslide Movement (March
2024)
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
GPS Monument
Displacement Rate
(October 8, 2024 to
October 29, 2024)
Displacement Vector
Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.
0
2.0
1.0
3.0
4.
0
5.0
4.0
4.04.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
UB02
0.68
AB010.13
AB04
4.32
AB13
5.32
AB163.91
AB170.09
AB214.63
AB24
5.64
AB50
2.07
AB514.17
AB53
4.51
AB57
4.83
AB58
5.10
AB595.04
AB60
5.29
AB62
3.64 AB63
4.37
AB640.62
AB654.21
AB664.74
AB67
3.61
AB684.72
AB70
5.46
AB73
3.53
AB74
3.06 AB75
4.70
AB76
0.11
AB77
0.06
AB78
0.13
AB79
0.12
AB80
0.07
CR50
0.08 CR51
0.10
CR53
0.01
CR54
4.68
CR56
0.04
CR57
0.09
CR58
0.07
CR59
0.08
CR60
0.03
CW01
0.02
CW05
0.08
CW06
0.08
CW08
0.16
FT08
0.04
FT09
0.06
FT10
0.07
KC05
0.19
KC06
0.22
KC07
0.11
KC13
0.12 KC14
0.11
KC15
0.19 KC16
0.13
KC17
0.11
KC18
0.14
KC19
0.28
KC20
0.16
KC21
0.04
KC22
0.19
KC23
0.20
KC24
0.11
KC25
0.09
KC26
0.08KC28
0.17
KC29
0.12
KC30
0.16
KC31
0.22
KC33
0.24
KC34
0.14KC35
0.12
KC36
0.10
KC37
0.16
KC38
0.22
PB04
3.25 PB06
2.21
PB072.46 PB08
1.97
PB09
1.67
PB12
1.28
PB130.38
PB18
4.01
PB202.03
PB21
2.48
PB26
0.56
PB27
2.08
PB29
0.36
PB54
4.23
PB55
2.88
PB59
3.38
PB671.14PB68
3.25
PB69
3.63PB70
3.47
PB71
4.36
PB72
3.22
PB74
0.97
PB75
3.49
PB76
1.55
RP01
0.11
RP03
0.01
UB02
0.68
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
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SC6163
POS
MP
November 8, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (10/29/24 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-6
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
BURMA ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Mapping
SEAVIEW TRACT
Current Limits of Major
Landslide Movement (March
2024)
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
GPS Monument
Displacement Rate
(September 4, 2024 to
October 8, 2024)
Displacement Vector
Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.0
2.0
5.0
3.0
4
.
0
6.0
7.
0
5.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
"Creeping Area"
Approximately 0.5 inch/week
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
AB010.05
AB04
6.09
AB13
7.23
AB165.42
AB170.04
AB217.29
AB24
7.88
AB50
3.88
AB51
6.18
AB53
7.37
AB57
6.17
AB587.44
AB597.90
AB60
6.74
AB62
5.03 AB63
6.23
AB640.17
AB65
6.14
AB66
6.91
AB67
5.09
AB68
6.82
AB70
7.85
AB73
6.04
AB74
3.86 AB75
7.18
AB76
0.11
AB77
0.06
AB78
1.78
AB79
0.04
AB80
0.04
CR50
0.35 CR51
0.44
CR53
0.43
CR54
6.85
CR56
0.07
CR57
0.11
CR58
0.36
CR59
0.03
CR60
0.00
CW01
0.03
CW05
0.47
CW06
0.07
CW08
0.02
FT08
0.03
FT09
0.04
FT10
0.03
KC05
1.05
KC06
1.57
KC07
0.04
KC13
0.55 KC14
0.05
KC15
1.53 KC16
0.02
KC17
1.34
KC18
2.49 KC19
1.35
KC20
1.29
KC21
0.04
KC22
1.80
KC23
1.05
KC24
1.75
KC25
0.08
KC26
1.34KC28
1.98
KC29
2.27
KC30
3.33
KC31
3.23
KC33
1.67
KC34
0.05KC35
0.05
KC36
0.03
KC37
0.04
KC38
2.47
PB04
5.74
PB06
4.58
PB07
5.11 PB08
4.62 PB09
4.08
PB12
4.21
PB13
3.04
PB18
6.95
PB20
4.99
PB21
4.96
PB26
4.01
PB27
5.05
PB29
3.42
PB54
6.99
PB55
5.26
PB59
5.88
PB67
4.63PB68
5.71
PB69
5.64PB70
6.03
PB71
7.08
PB72
5.77
PB74
4.54
PB75
6.28
PB76
3.84
RP01
0.04
RP03
0.00
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
UB02
3.74
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
November 8, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (10/8/24 DATA)
2
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-7
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
BURMA ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Mapping
SEAVIEW TRACT
Current Limits of Major
Landslide Movement (March
2024)
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
GPS Monument
Displacement Rate
(August 1, 2024 to
September 4, 2024)
Displacement Vector
Scale 1"= 8"/week
AB04
8.20
AB16
7.30
AB170.00
AB21
10.90
AB50
6.20
AB53
10.70
AB57
9.10
AB59
11.70
AB60
9.70
AB62
6.70 AB63
8.10
AB640.30
AB66
9.70
AB67
6.80
AB70
11.00
AB73
9.40
AB74
5.30 AB75
10.60
AB76
0.20
AB77
0.00
CR50
0.50
CR53
0.60
CR54
10.70
KC05
2.00
KC06
3.60
KC14
0.10
KC16
0.00
KC17
2.70
KC19
3.10
KC21
0.10KC22
4.00
KC23
2.40
KC24
4.60
KC28
4.70
KC31
7.50
KC33
3.70
KC36
0.10
PB07
9.60
PB09
7.90
PB13
8.50
PB1811.00
PB20
10.50
PB21
10.40
PB26
9.20
PB29
8.30
PB59
9.70
AB010.10
AB02
0.10
AB13
10.10
AB24
10.80
AB51
8.60
AB58
10.40
AB65
8.40
AB68
9.40
CR51
0.60CR56
0.10
CW01
0.00
CW05
0.60
CW06
0.00
CW07
0.00
CW08
0.10
FT06
8.00
FT08
0.00
FT09
0.10
KC07
0.10
KC13
1.30
KC15
3.40
KC18
6.80
KC20
2.60
KC25
0.20
KC26
3.50
KC29
5.50
KC30
7.70
KC34
0.00KC35
0.00
KC37
0.10
PB04
9.20 PB06
8.00
PB08
8.70
PB12
10.80
PB27
10.70
PB54
10.90
PB55
10.30
PB67
10.10PB68
9.30
PB69
9.60
PB70
10.00
PB71
11.40
PB72
9.80
PB74
9.70
PB75
10.60
RP01
0.00
RP02
0.00
UB02
8.20
5.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
6.0
10
.
0
7
.
0
8
.
0
9
.
0
9.0
9.
0
10.0
1
1
.
0
11.0
10.
0
10.
0
7.0
8.0 9.0
10.
0
7.0
8
.
0
9
.
0
7.0
8.0
"Creeping Area"
Approximately 0.5 inch/week
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
September 25, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (9/4/24 DATA)
3
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-8
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BURMA ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Mapping
SEAVIEW TRACT
Current Limits of Major
Landslide Movement (March
2024)
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
GPS Monument Displacement
Rate (July 1, 2024 to August 1,
2024) Displacement Vector
Scale 1"= 8"/week
10.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
11.0
12.0
5
.
0
10
.
0
3.04.06
.
0
7
.
0
8
.
0
9
.
0
11
.
0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
AB04
9.20
AB13
10.64
AB167.49
AB170.01
AB24
11.23
AB51
8.95
AB5311.29
AB58
11.00
AB59
12.65
AB60
10.19
AB62
7.08 AB63
9.11
AB65
8.88
AB6610.10
AB68
9.79
AB7011.69
AB71 no data0.00
AB7310.75
AB74
5.16 AB75
11.99
AB76
0.24
CR07 no data
0.00
CR50
0.33
CW08
0.05
FT06
9.37
KC05
2.41
KC07
0.03
KC13
1.46
KC15
3.91
KC17
3.53
KC18
7.84
KC19
3.40
KC20
3.45
KC23
2.72
KC26
4.09KC27
3.88
KC30
9.21
PB06
10.07
PB08
10.84
PB12
11.45
PB13
8.82
PB18
11.89
PB20
10.83
PB21
10.41
PB27
10.91
PB55
11.13
PB59
11.36
PB67
12.29PB68
11.15
PB69
11.13PB70
11.58
PB71
12.96
PB72
11.81
PB73
9.39
PB74
11.39
PB75
11.54
RP01
0.02
RP02
0.03
UB02
9.98
AB010.06
AB02
0.06
AB05
8.55
AB21
12.43
AB50
6.86
AB57
9.39
AB64
0.48
AB67
7.48
AB77
0.08
CR51
0.47
CR53
0.49
CR54
11.80
CR56
0.07
CW01
0.06
CW05
0.52
CW06
0.05
CW07
0.04
FT08
0.02
FT09
0.01
KC06
3.89
KC14
0.08
KC16
0.03
KC21
0.04KC22
4.09
KC24
5.16
KC25
0.23
KC28
5.60
KC29
6.48
KC31
8.23
KC33
3.84
PB04
11.34
PB07
11.68 PB09
9.92
PB269.87
PB29
9.36
PB54
11.89
1
0
.
0
9.0
1
1
.
0
1
2
.
0
12
.
0
11.0
12.0
5.0
1
0
.
0
3.0
4.0
6
.
0
7.
08.
09.0
"Creeping Area"
Approximately 0.5 inch/week
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?
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
August 18, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (8/1/24 DATA)
4
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-9
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BURMA ROAD
NARCISSA DRIVE
SWEETBAY
ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
SEAVIEW TRACT
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
10.0
8.0
9.0
11.0
12
.
0
13
.
0
1
0
.
0
6.
0
7.
0
8.
0
9.
0
11
.
0
12
.
0
13
.
0
5.0
10.
0
10.0
1
0
.
0
10.
0
10.0
4.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8
.
0
9.
0
9.0
9.0
9.0
11
.
0
11
.
0
1
1
.
0
11.0
11.0
12.0
12.0
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(May 28, 2024 to July 1, 2024)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
AB010.05
AB02
0.03
AB04
9.35
AB05
9.84
AB1311.17
AB16
8.09
AB170.05
AB21
12.29
AB2412.22
AB50
6.84
AB519.62
AB53
12.26
AB57
9.92
AB58
11.95
AB59
13.50
AB6010.98
AB62
7.17 AB63
9.58
AB64
0.47
AB65
9.51
AB66
10.98
AB67
7.67
AB68
10.61
AB7012.54
AB71
6.73
AB73
10.64
AB74
5.50 AB75
12.02
AB76
0.11
AB77
0.07
CR07
7.04
CR50
0.40 CR51
0.48
CR53
0.53
CR54
12.28
CR56
0.02
CW01
0.04
CW05
0.41
CW06
0.07
CW07
0.09
CW08
0.13
FT06
9.23
FT08
0.09
FT09
0.08
KC05
2.14
KC06
3.96
KC07
0.04
KC13
1.44 KC14
0.13
KC15
3.61 KC16
0.08
KC17
3.18
KC18
7.87
KC19
3.41
KC20
3.06
KC21
0.03
KC22
4.72
KC23
2.44
KC24
4.94
KC25
0.27
KC26
3.81KC27
3.75
KC28
5.37
KC29
6.35
KC30
8.81
KC31
8.95
PB04
10.43 PB069.41
PB07
10.89 PB08
9.98
PB09
9.04 PB12
12.10
PB13
8.93
PB18
13.23
PB20
12.30
PB21
11.92
PB26
10.35
PB27
12.34
PB29
8.97
PB54
13.29
PB5512.41
PB59
10.88
PB67
11.57PB68
10.34
PB69
10.65
PB70
11.01
PB71
12.69
PB72
11.06
PB73
10.43
PB74
11.35
PB75
12.76
UB02
9.19
RP01
0.10
RP02
0.03
13.00 13.50
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
March 13, 2025
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (7/1/24 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-10
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BURMA ROAD
NARCISSA DRIVE
SWEETBAY
ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
SEAVIEW TRACT
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
10.0
7.08.0
9.0
11.0
12.0
13.
0
1
0
.
0
8.
0
9
.
0
11
.
0
5.0
1
0
.
0
10.0
10
.
0
10.0
10.
0
10.0
3.0
4.0
6.0
7.
0
7.0 7.0
7.
0
7.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
1
1
.
0
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.
0
1
1
.
0
AB010.05
AB02
0.04
AB04
9.13
AB13
10.91
AB167.77
AB170.03
AB21
11.79
AB506.76
AB518.92
AB57
9.13
AB58
11.25
AB59
13.11
AB60
10.26
AB62
7.09
AB64
0.51
AB65
9.15
AB67
7.43
AB68
10.33
AB7011.77
AB714.50
AB7310.07
AB74
4.75 AB75
11.29
AB760.27
CR07
5.50
CR50
0.24
CR53
0.22
CR54
11.44
KC06
3.36
KC07
0.05
KC15
3.18
KC17
2.69
KC20
2.68
KC22
3.87
KC23
2.08
KC24
4.19
KC25
0.24
KC26
3.20
KC27
3.13
KC28
4.58
KC29
5.63
KC30
7.42
KC31
7.24
PB04
10.19
PB08
9.91
PB13
9.06
PB18
11.84
PB2610.41
PB55
10.86
PB67
11.60
PB69
10.70
PB70
11.01
PB71
12.01
PB72
10.92
PB73
9.82
PB75
11.49
RP01
0.03
RP02
0.00
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(April 17, 2024 to May 28, 2024)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
12
.
0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
13.00 13.11
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
June 17, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (5/28/24 DATA)
4
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-11
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BURMA ROAD
NARCISSA DRIVE
SWEETBAY
ROAD
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
SEAVIEW TRACT
CURRENT LIMITS OF
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT (MARCH 2024)
AB170.03
RP01
0.06
KC07
0.08
CR50
0.19
CR53
0.26
AB64
0.34
KC23
1.25
KC20
1.62
KC17
1.78
KC15
2.00
KC06
2.05
KC22
2.20
KC24
2.80
CR07
3.37
AB71
3.58
AB505.16
AB575.60
AB67
5.76
PB13
5.94
AB16
6.09
PB26
6.56
AB62
6.63
PB73
7.08
AB657.17
AB51
7.27
PB08
7.34
AB04
7.47
AB68
7.86
AB738.07
PB04
8.13
PB55
8.16
PB69
8.32PB70
8.43
PB72
8.51
AB13
8.53
AB60
8.54
CR54
8.55
PB758.76
PB67
8.82
AB58
9.09
AB21
9.13
PB18
9.14
PB71
9.32
AB70
9.66
AB59
9.68
5.0
2.0
3.04.06.0
6.0
7.
0
7.0
7
.
0
8.
0
8.0
8
.
0
8.0
8
.
0
9.0
9.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
5
.
0
6
.
0
7
.
0
8.
0
9.0
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(March 8, 2024 to April 17, 2024)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
SC6163
POS
MP
April 22, 2024
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
1
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (4/17/24 DATA)
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
D-12
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of Major Landslide Movement (March 2024)
(based on CSA field mapping)
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(January 13, 2024 to March 8, 2024)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.0
3.
0
4.
0 4.0
5.0
5.0
4.0
5.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
6.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
6.07.0
LIMITS OF MAJOR
LANDSLIDE MOVEMENT
(MARCH 2024)
AB02
0.01
AB170.02
KC07
0.04
RP01
0.04
CR50
0.09
CR53
0.12
AB64
0.17
KC23
0.65
KC17
0.82
KC20
0.84
KC15
0.95
KC06
1.01
KC22
1.23
KC24
1.33
KC02
1.38
AB711.46
CR071.77
AB57
2.23
AB50
3.00 PB13
3.14
PB26
3.18
AB67
3.39
AB163.69
PB08
3.94
PB734.03
AB51
4.25
AB65
4.30
PB55
4.50
AB73
4.54
AB624.74
PB04
4.83
AB68
4.88
PB67
4.91
PB75
4.95
PB72
4.96
CR54
4.99
PB70
5.06
AB60
5.06
AB13
5.10
PB69
5.15
AB585.34
PB71
5.39
AB21
5.55
PB18
5.58
AB70
5.62
AB595.87
AB047.55
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
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MP
March 12, 2025
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (3/8/24 DATA)
2
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-13
No
r
t
h
No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(October 10, 2023 to January 13, 2024)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.0
2.
0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
AB010.00
AB02
0.00
AB04
3.10
AB05
2.40
AB13
2.20
AB16
1.50
AB170.00
AB21
2.50
AB242.40
AB50
1.40
AB51
1.80
AB53
2.50
AB57
1.60
AB58
2.20
AB59
2.70
AB60
2.20
AB62
2.30 AB63
2.50
AB65
1.80
AB662.10
AB67
1.40
AB68
2.00
AB702.50
AB71
1.20
AB73
2.20
CR07
1.30
CR50
0.00 CR51
0.00
CR53
0.00
CR54
2.50
CW05
0.00
CW06
0.00
FT06
2.20
FT09
0.00
KC02
1.20
KC05
0.50
KC06
0.80
KC07
0.00
KC13
0.40 KC14
0.00
KC15
0.80 KC16
0.00
KC17
0.70
KC18
1.80
KC19
0.70
KC20
0.60
KC21
0.00
KC22
0.90
KC23
0.50
KC24
1.10
PB04
2.30
PB06
2.10
PB07
2.30
PB08
2.30 PB09
2.10 PB12
2.80
PB13
2.20
PB18
2.60
PB202.50
PB21
2.40
PB26
2.30
PB27
2.40
PB29
2.30
PB54
2.60
PB55
2.50
PB59
2.50
PB67
2.90
PB68
2.30
PB69
2.50
PB70
2.40
PB71
2.60
PB72
2.40
PB73
2.20
PB74
2.70
PB75
2.60
UB02
2.40
RP01
0.00
3.
0
1
.
0
2.
0
AB64
0.20
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
March 12, 2025
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (1/13/24 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-14
Notes:
An average month is 30.42 days
* = Indicates no horizontal movement detected in the Period at the 95% level of confidence
$ = Overall Movement is Relative to the Date of Origin which varies, see Year & Page 1 for Date
1 = Probable Error of the Indicated Movement not the Rate/Month
NOTE: Reference Points were re-adjusted relative to PVE3RP/PVE3 03/14/25 and utilized for M69 Survey
NAVD88 Rate/Mo Rate/Mo
Point North (ft) East (ft) Elev(ft) North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. 95%Err(1)Rate/Mo.Note % Chg North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. 95%Err(1)Rate/Mo.Note % Chg
AB01 1729427.52 6445709.62 178.62 -0.06 0.01 0.00 169 0.06 0.00 0.01 -0.06 106 0.01 0.04 *0.00 -0.02 -0.03 263 0.02 0.04 *
AB02 1726946.94 6447968.70 116.50 -0.04 0.01 0.02 164 0.04
AB04 1728357.87 6447088.93 62.52 -34.12 -34.41 -5.05 225 48.46 -1.17 -1.24 -0.16 227 1.71 0.04 1.53 6 -0.18 -0.21 -0.06 230 0.28 0.04 1.68 10
AB05 1728048.03 6447613.65 77.50 -27.70 -31.52 -3.40 229 41.96 -1.02 -1.04 0.01 225 1.46 0.04 1.30 4
AB13 1729885.26 6448224.34 356.42 -43.64 -11.69 -8.61 195 45.18 -1.86 -0.44 -0.41 193 1.92 0.04 1.71 1
AB16 1730328.63 6447526.34 374.65 -30.26 -5.79 -1.97 191 30.81 -1.36 -0.23 -0.08 190 1.38 0.04 1.23 -5
AB17 1731420.95 6446727.79 442.78 -0.17 0.02 -0.02 173 0.17 -0.01 -0.01 0.04 225 0.02 0.04 *
AB21 1729309.30 6449662.68 394.05 -45.78 -12.34 -0.89 195 47.41 -1.66 -0.33 -0.08 191 1.69 0.04 1.52 0
AB24 1729783.61 6447747.41 334.10 -46.75 -12.55 -1.82 195 48.40 -1.99 -0.49 -0.16 194 2.05 0.04 1.83 1
AB50 1728068.36 6448226.83 184.33 -16.64 -21.35 2.35 232 27.07 -0.46 -0.61 0.03 233 0.76 0.04 0.68 -1 -0.05 -0.12 -0.02 246 0.13 0.04 0.79 14
AB51 1729581.71 6447293.61 303.83 -35.30 -12.93 -1.59 200 37.59 -1.53 -0.53 -0.05 199 1.62 0.04 1.44 0
AB53 1730385.25 6449704.43 348.26 -45.86 -7.94 -4.87 190 46.54 -1.68 -0.28 -0.11 189 1.71 0.04 1.53 2
AB57 1731892.94 6449751.05 554.44 -33.96 -8.32 -10.49 194 34.97 -1.33 -0.94 -0.35 215 1.63 0.04 1.46 6
AB58 1731073.16 6449072.34 397.74 -44.86 -2.59 -7.93 183 44.94 -1.84 -0.18 -0.28 186 1.85 0.04 1.65 5
AB59 1730800.12 6450207.29 421.11 -50.75 -5.27 -13.26 186 51.02 -1.88 -0.22 -0.49 187 1.90 0.04 1.70 2
AB60 1729050.32 6447969.18 176.23 -39.39 -18.39 -3.22 205 43.47 -1.69 -0.82 -0.07 206 1.88 0.04 1.68 6
AB62 1728879.27 6446907.58 139.75 -31.08 -17.88 -3.26 210 35.86 -1.18 -0.82 -0.10 215 1.44 0.04 1.29 5 -0.18 -0.15 0.00 220 0.24 0.04 1.47 13
AB63 1729023.09 6447286.07 169.95 -36.21 -20.96 -10.89 210 41.84 -1.43 -0.90 -0.49 212 1.69 0.04 1.51 3 -0.22 -0.16 -0.09 216 0.27 0.04 1.63 5
AB64 1731829.24 6447374.41 531.68 -1.45 1.33 -0.57 137 1.96 0.00 -0.01 0.07 280 0.01 0.04 0.01
AB65 1731670.25 6448268.51 447.97 -35.43 4.45 -10.57 173 35.70 -1.59 0.07 -0.43 177 1.59 0.04 1.42 3
AB66 1730006.71 6448480.59 368.37 -40.58 -9.95 -5.91 194 41.78 -1.72 -0.38 -0.25 192 1.76 0.04 1.58 1
AB67 1731151.69 6447739.79 398.87 -28.72 -1.97 -6.46 184 28.78 -1.27 -0.13 -0.34 186 1.28 0.04 1.14 -2
AB68 1730219.33 6448046.99 386.31 -39.53 -8.38 -7.13 192 40.41 -1.71 -0.34 -0.17 191 1.74 0.04 1.56 0
AB70 1729245.82 6448337.14 250.09 -45.66 -15.73 -4.05 199 48.29 -1.88 -0.50 -0.35 195 1.94 0.04 1.74 -4
AB73 1728419.82 6448380.48 303.64 -36.22 -13.55 -3.06 201 38.67 -1.19 -0.38 -0.10 198 1.25 0.04 1.12 -1
AB74 1729593.23 6446844.75 269.17 -12.36 -8.39 -2.73 214 14.94 -0.83 -0.60 -0.23 216 1.03 0.04 0.92 8
AB75 1729591.08 6449328.91 347.72 -29.08 -7.44 -1.29 194 30.02 -1.67 -0.32 -0.08 191 1.70 0.04 1.52 0
AB76 1730022.74 6446807.04 385.83 -0.39 0.40 -0.45 134 0.56 -0.01 0.02 0.07 127 0.02 0.04 *
AB77 1733161.91 6446514.83 895.43 -0.01 -0.02 0.12 255 0.02 -0.01 0.00 0.09 167 0.01 0.04 *
AB78 1732238.93 6448523.47 568.85 -2.24 0.60 -0.90 165 2.32 -0.02 -0.04 0.03 251 0.05 0.04 *
AB79 1734784.21 6448719.00 1169.72 0.01 0.00 -0.05 14 0.01 -0.02 0.01 0.08 148 0.02 0.04 *
AB80 1734692.16 6447838.31 1165.52 0.01 0.00 -0.04 18 0.01 -0.02 0.00 0.07 169 0.02 0.04 *
AB81 1731134.40 6448787.93 395.13 -6.00 -0.51 -1.18 185 6.02 -1.74 -0.16 -0.31 185 1.74 0.04 1.56 5 -0.22 -0.03 -0.01 187 0.22 0.04 1.36 -10
CR50 1733013.05 6451036.39 872.30 -0.56 -0.98 -0.36 240 1.13 -0.02 -0.03 0.04 225 0.04 0.04 *
CR51 1733061.31 6452360.84 975.96 -0.72 -1.02 -0.29 235 1.25 -0.04 0.00 0.07 176 0.04 0.04 *
CR53 1732779.44 6450222.81 780.27 -0.84 -1.38 -0.46 239 1.61 -0.02 -0.01 0.00 202 0.02 0.04 *
CR54 1731206.12 6450984.24 518.26 -39.11 -7.58 -9.28 191 39.84 -1.63 -0.55 -0.23 199 1.72 0.04 1.54 7
CR55A 1735437.67 6450188.39 1157.34 0.00 -0.01 0.06 265 0.01 -0.02 0.00 0.11 168 0.02 0.04 *
CR56 1733194.36 6449201.93 782.67 -0.05 0.03 0.09 149 0.06 -0.04 0.02 0.04 152 0.04 0.04 *
CR57 1731568.81 6451323.49 619.44 -0.07 -0.04 0.50 210 0.08 -0.04 0.02 0.02 147 0.04 0.04 *
CR58 1732680.40 6452989.32 916.92 -0.21 -0.23 -0.08 228 0.32 -0.04 -0.03 0.03 214 0.05 0.04 *
CR59 1731860.90 6453394.73 878.08 -0.06 -0.02 -0.02 196 0.07 -0.04 0.00 0.02 186 0.05 0.04 *
CR60 1732970.73 6452807.48 921.85 -0.10 -0.11 -0.01 228 0.15 -0.06 -0.01 0.04 189 0.06 0.04 *
CW01 1734174.31 6450266.36 1175.43 0.00 0.04 0.09 92 0.04 -0.05 0.00 0.09 177 0.05 0.04 *
CW05 1732067.23 6450634.47 701.88 -1.13 -1.04 -0.06 223 1.53 -0.05 -0.02 0.01 203 0.05 0.04 *
CW06 1730906.24 6452118.22 529.81 0.00 0.04 0.05 90 0.04 -0.02 0.02 0.03 140 0.03 0.04 *
CW08 1729146.32 6453119.78 607.49 0.03 0.00 0.04 0 0.03 -0.01 0.00 0.02 220 0.01 0.04 *
FT08 1729388.68 6453350.48 658.37 -0.01 -0.03 -0.08 256 0.03 -0.02 -0.01 0.05 200 0.03 0.04 *
FT09 1729052.85 6454289.23 590.82 -0.05 -0.07 -0.01 237 0.09 -0.02 -0.02 0.00 212 0.03 0.04 *
FT10 1730454.53 6452471.93 482.33 -0.04 0.01 -0.02 162 0.05 -0.04 0.00 0.09 179 0.04 0.04 *
KC05 1727077.17 6453174.13 226.78 -4.83 -4.97 -1.08 226 6.93 -0.03 0.02 -0.01 142 0.04 0.04 *
KC06 1727782.46 6453384.97 295.69 -2.45 -11.69 -4.66 258 11.95 -0.05 -0.01 -0.05 190 0.05 0.04 *
KC07 1727759.37 6453683.88 313.46 -0.01 0.03 -0.05 105 0.03 -0.03 -0.01 0.00 200 0.03 0.04 *
KC13 1726576.31 6453068.87 191.99 -4.84 -0.76 0.79 189 4.91 0.01 0.00 -0.06 0 0.01 0.04 *0.01 -0.04 -0.03 286 0.04 0.04 *
KC14 1726742.27 6453805.53 259.97 -0.17 -0.52 0.03 252 0.55 -0.03 -0.01 -0.02 195 0.03 0.04 *
KC15 1727584.38 6453111.51 284.05 -6.07 -9.59 -3.05 238 11.35 0.00 -0.02 -0.04 273 0.02 0.04 *0.01 -0.03 0.01 281 0.04 0.04 *
KC16 1727602.23 6454098.23 327.22 -0.02 0.00 0.32 185 0.02 -0.03 -0.01 0.03 203 0.04 0.04 *
KC17 1727295.88 6453019.54 212.71 -6.88 -6.88 -2.55 225 9.73 0.00 0.01 -0.03 90 0.01 0.04 *0.00 -0.01 0.00 270 0.01 0.04 *
KC18 1727979.51 6452613.71 289.09 -20.99 -8.45 -2.08 202 22.63 0.00 0.02 -0.09 94 0.02 0.04 *
KC19 1727780.03 6453488.61 302.72 -0.38 -8.61 -3.62 267 8.62 -0.01 0.00 -0.06 162 0.01 0.04 *
KC20 1727695.38 6453561.64 303.80 0.21 -7.91 -3.50 272 7.91 0.03 -0.02 0.04 327 0.03 0.04 *
KC21 1728095.84 6453495.11 383.61 0.02 0.03 0.01 60 0.03 -0.03 -0.01 0.04 191 0.04 0.04 *
KC22 1728008.17 6453287.45 329.14 -1.99 -10.44 -5.22 259 10.63 0.01 0.01 -0.03 28 0.01 0.04 *
KC23 1727348.77 6453321.60 267.54 -2.66 -5.41 -1.77 244 6.03 0.01 0.01 -0.04 45 0.02 0.04 *
KC25 1726304.89 6452805.42 19.74 -0.40 -0.19 -0.06 206 0.44 -0.01 0.00 -0.10 174 0.01 0.04 *
KC26 1726723.08 6452425.83 31.00 -6.44 -1.28 6.25 191 6.57 -0.01 0.01 -0.08 153 0.01 0.04 *
KC28 1726768.64 6451998.90 26.19 -9.15 -1.01 6.25 186 9.21 0.00 0.00 -0.04 166 0.00 0.04 *
KC29 1726923.98 6451934.58 19.93 -10.45 -3.06 2.03 196 10.89 -0.01 0.03 -0.06 104 0.03 0.04 *
KC30 1727529.54 6452142.01 97.65 -14.51 -4.50 -2.60 197 15.20 -0.04 -0.01 -0.03 202 0.04 0.04 *
KC31 1727911.11 6452353.24 206.77 -13.83 -4.97 -0.72 200 14.69 -0.04 0.00 -0.13 186 0.04 0.04 *0.00 0.00 -0.05 270 0.00 0.04 0.02 *-79
KC34 1726698.39 6454866.43 325.34 -0.02 0.00 -0.02 194 0.02 -0.03 -0.01 -0.04 191 0.03 0.04 *
KC35 1726861.64 6454504.97 313.28 -0.02 0.01 -0.02 162 0.02 -0.03 0.00 0.00 182 0.03 0.04 *
KC36 1726390.06 6454165.13 254.98 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 251 0.02 0.00 0.03 0.00 81 0.03 0.04 *
KC37 1726109.82 6454779.84 280.31 0.00 0.00 -0.02 212 0.01 -0.02 -0.01 0.00 199 0.02 0.04 *
PB04 1727621.56 6448832.62 164.24 -54.38 -19.12 -6.28 199 57.64 -1.33 -0.45 -0.07 199 1.41 0.04 1.26 8 -0.22 -0.09 0.02 202 0.23 0.04 1.43 7
PB06 1727896.47 6449747.81 173.90 -71.98 -14.03 -9.16 191 73.33 -1.02 -0.12 -0.04 186 1.03 0.04 0.92 9 -0.16 -0.03 0.04 190 0.17 0.04 1.01 0
PB07 1728090.66 6450198.11 195.87 -85.27 -21.65 -4.34 194 87.97 -1.09 -0.15 -0.10 188 1.10 0.04 0.98 5 -0.23 -0.02 0.05 185 0.23 0.04 1.38 67
PB08 1728158.27 6450450.50 195.98 -79.24 -19.30 2.30 194 81.55 -0.94 -0.05 0.01 183 0.94 0.04 0.84 9 -0.18 -0.03 0.02 188 0.18 0.04 1.13 54
PB09 1728205.07 6450840.77 188.47 -83.51 -10.25 -4.05 187 84.14 -0.82 0.08 0.01 175 0.83 0.04 0.74 15 -0.14 -0.01 -0.03 186 0.14 0.04 0.85 23
PB12 1728203.43 6451566.49 178.12 -127.06 -38.08 -15.17 197 132.64 -0.65 -0.12 -0.21 190 0.66 0.04 0.59 20 -0.09 -0.02 -0.10 192 0.09 0.04 0.54 -24
PB13 1728005.03 6452132.97 205.62 -80.94 -31.37 -4.92 201 86.81 -0.22 -0.10 -0.13 205 0.24 0.04 0.22 25 -0.04 -0.02 -0.05 204 0.04 0.04 0.27 11
PB18 1730384.26 6450714.60 356.52 -62.63 3.60 -11.06 177 62.73 -1.51 -0.15 -0.20 186 1.52 0.04 1.36 4
PB20 1728691.06 6451110.91 225.24 -121.71 -24.77 -18.30 192 124.20 -0.92 0.00 -0.16 180 0.92 0.04 0.82 15
PB21 1729195.88 6451171.21 266.14 -102.34 -0.84 -13.88 180 102.34 -1.03 0.09 -0.06 175 1.03 0.04 0.92 14
PB26 1729504.74 6452245.79 280.02 -57.91 -3.77 -5.32 184 58.03 -0.38 0.09 -0.04 166 0.39 0.04 0.35 28 -0.04 0.02 -0.03 147 0.04 0.04 0.26 -20
PB27 1729191.01 6451834.04 261.52 -148.33 -2.02 -22.91 181 148.34 -1.00 0.07 -0.15 176 1.00 0.04 0.90 17
PB29 1728803.05 6452077.19 160.03 -85.89 -43.30 -25.90 207 96.19 -0.23 -0.20 -0.11 222 0.30 0.04 0.27 32
PB54 1729645.09 6450438.79 355.95 -49.81 -9.90 -2.67 191 50.78 -1.54 -0.27 0.15 190 1.56 0.04 1.40 6
PB55 1728727.95 6450790.08 231.69 -84.33 -13.96 -14.64 189 85.48 -1.04 -0.10 -0.30 186 1.04 0.04 0.93 4
PB59 1727708.91 6448643.64 151.83 -57.46 -18.02 -11.56 197 60.22 -1.27 -0.42 -0.09 198 1.34 0.04 1.20 3
PB67 1727550.12 6450841.80 64.31 -88.61 -16.38 -11.71 190 90.11 -0.71 -0.12 -0.16 189 0.72 0.04 0.65 17 -0.12 -0.05 -0.02 202 0.13 0.04 0.77 21
PB68 1727624.35 6448968.72 171.85 -41.09 -14.27 -1.26 199 43.50 -1.35 -0.37 -0.08 195 1.40 0.04 1.25 4
PB69 1727740.38 6448762.76 162.20 -42.66 -15.82 -2.48 200 45.50 -1.18 -0.41 -0.04 199 1.25 0.04 1.12 0
PB70 1727812.61 6448603.30 149.65 -42.30 -16.29 -6.59 201 45.33 -1.25 -0.37 -0.06 197 1.31 0.04 1.17 1 -0.15 -0.05 0.02 199 0.16 0.04 0.95 -19
PB71RP 1728426.38 6449740.69 283.66 -7.29 -0.91 -1.18 187 7.34 -1.58 -0.25 -0.33 189 1.60 0.04 1.43 1
PB72 1727616.93 6449327.04 199.21 -33.40 -14.39 3.33 203 36.36 -1.31 -0.47 0.05 200 1.39 0.04 1.24 10
PB75 1729046.25 6450344.95 268.43 -37.60 -6.96 -3.47 190 38.24 -1.36 -0.06 -0.09 183 1.36 0.04 1.22 4
PB76 1729968.78 6451645.80 291.12 -4.31 -0.08 -0.68 181 4.31 -0.69 0.07 -0.10 174 0.70 0.04 0.62 20 -0.09 0.02 -0.02 170 0.09 0.04 0.54 -20
PB77 1727519.48 6451675.92 98.98 -1.15 -0.11 -0.07 185 1.15 -0.75 -0.06 -0.11 184 0.75 0.04 0.67 48 -0.10 -0.01 -0.02 187 0.10 0.04 0.61 -18
UB02 1727471.78 6450140.42 65.47 -109.34 6.63 -1.68 177 109.54 -0.35 0.14 0.01 158 0.38 0.04 0.34 -1 -0.05 0.01 -0.01 165 0.05 0.04 0.32 -9
PVE3RP 1729195.88 6438764.68 346.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.02 -0.03 0.02 Fixed **
RP01 1725591.74 6455633.55 292.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.01 -0.08 0.01 0.02 **
RP02 1730832.99 6445586.62 480.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 -0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 Fixed Fixed
RP03 1730848.49 6445628.21 479.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.02 0.01 0.04 0.02 0.02 **
RP05 1730809.66 6445501.99 474.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.01 0.00 0.04 0.01 0.02 **
Av.1.15 Av. 7 Av.0.90 Av. 1
March 4, 2025 to March 9, 2025 (5 days / 0.164 Mo)
PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE MONITORING - MOVEMENT at March 9, 2025
Prepared by McGee Surveying Consulting - Document Date: March 14, 2025
Monitoring Point Movements
Full PVDS MONITORING #69 (M69)
Page 50/50
Periodic Movements M68 to M69 (US Feet)March 9, 2025 Positions $ Overall Movements (US Feet)Periodic Movements M64 to M69 (US Feet)
NAD83 CA SPC Zone 5 Original Position to March 9, 2025 February 3, 2025 to March 9, 2025 (34 days / 1.118 Mo.)
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Notes:
An average month is 30.42 days
* = Indicates no horizontal movement detected in the Period at the 95% level of confidence
$ = Overall Movement is Relative to the Date of Origin which varies, see Year & Page 1 for Date
1 = Probable Error of the Indicated Movement not the Rate/Month
NAVD88 Rate/Mo Rate/Mo
Point North (ft) East (ft) Elev(ft) North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. 95%Err(1)Rate/Mo.Note % Chg North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. 95%Err(1)Rate/Mo.Note % Chg
AB01 1729427.52 6445709.62 178.65 -0.06 0.00 0.03 176 0.06 0.00 -0.01 0.03 263 0.01 0.04 *-0.01 -0.01 -0.04 223 0.02 0.04 *
AB04 1728357.00 6447088.01 62.42 -35.00 -35.34 -5.15 225 49.73 -0.87 -0.92 -0.10 227 1.27 0.04 1.43 -6 -0.26 -0.29 -0.07 228 0.39 0.04 1.48 11
AB05 1728047.22 6447612.84 77.53 -28.50 -32.33 -3.37 229 43.10 -0.81 -0.81 0.03 225 1.14 0.04 1.29 -1
AB13 1729883.82 6448224.02 356.17 -45.07 -12.02 -8.86 195 46.65 -1.44 -0.33 -0.25 193 1.48 0.04 1.66 -3
AB16 1730327.59 6447526.19 374.51 -31.29 -5.94 -2.11 191 31.85 -1.03 -0.15 -0.14 188 1.04 0.04 1.18 -5
AB17 1731420.95 6446727.81 442.79 -0.18 0.04 -0.01 167 0.18 -0.01 0.02 0.01 110 0.02 0.04 *
AB21 1729307.95 6449662.44 394.03 -47.12 -12.58 -0.91 195 48.77 -1.34 -0.24 -0.02 190 1.36 0.04 1.54 1
AB24 1729782.07 6447747.10 334.04 -48.29 -12.86 -1.88 195 49.97 -1.54 -0.31 -0.06 192 1.57 0.04 1.77 -3
AB50 1728068.00 6448226.40 184.45 -17.00 -21.79 2.47 232 27.64 -0.37 -0.44 0.12 230 0.57 0.04 0.64 -6 -0.12 -0.14 0.01 230 0.18 0.04 0.70 18
AB51 1729580.53 6447293.22 303.76 -36.48 -13.33 -1.66 200 38.84 -1.18 -0.40 -0.06 199 1.25 0.04 1.41 -3
AB53 1730383.92 6449704.24 348.32 -47.19 -8.13 -4.81 190 47.89 -1.33 -0.19 0.06 188 1.35 0.04 1.52 -1
AB57 1731891.95 6449750.35 554.11 -34.95 -9.02 -10.82 194 36.10 -0.99 -0.70 -0.32 215 1.21 0.04 1.37 -6
AB58 1731071.78 6449072.23 397.51 -46.24 -2.70 -8.16 183 46.32 -1.38 -0.11 -0.23 185 1.39 0.04 1.56 -5
AB59 1730798.72 6450207.09 420.67 -52.15 -5.46 -13.70 186 52.43 -1.40 -0.20 -0.44 188 1.41 0.04 1.59 -6
AB60 1729049.03 6447968.57 176.15 -40.68 -19.00 -3.30 205 44.89 -1.29 -0.61 -0.08 205 1.43 0.04 1.61 -4
AB62 1728878.41 6446906.97 139.63 -31.94 -18.49 -3.38 210 36.90 -0.86 -0.60 -0.12 215 1.05 0.04 1.18 -8 -0.26 -0.18 -0.07 216 0.31 0.04 1.19 6
AB63 1729022.04 6447285.39 169.58 -37.25 -21.64 -11.27 210 43.08 -1.05 -0.68 -0.38 213 1.25 0.04 1.40 -7 -0.31 -0.21 -0.13 214 0.38 0.04 1.43 8
AB64 1731829.25 6447374.43 531.62 -1.44 1.35 -0.63 137 1.97 0.01 0.02 -0.06 70 0.02 0.04
AB65 1731669.04 6448268.64 447.65 -36.63 4.57 -10.88 173 36.92 -1.21 0.12 -0.31 174 1.21 0.04 1.37 -4
AB66 1730005.39 6448480.30 368.12 -41.89 -10.23 -6.16 194 43.12 -1.31 -0.28 -0.25 192 1.34 0.04 1.51 -4
AB67 1731150.71 6447739.71 398.63 -29.70 -2.04 -6.70 184 29.77 -0.99 -0.07 -0.24 184 0.99 0.04 1.11 -3
AB68 1730217.98 6448046.76 385.99 -40.87 -8.61 -7.45 192 41.77 -1.34 -0.23 -0.32 190 1.36 0.04 1.54 -1
AB70 1729244.30 6448336.79 249.91 -47.18 -16.08 -4.24 199 49.84 -1.52 -0.36 -0.18 193 1.56 0.04 1.76 1
AB73 1728418.82 6448380.20 303.59 -37.22 -13.83 -3.11 200 39.71 -1.00 -0.28 -0.05 196 1.04 0.04 1.17 4
AB74 1729592.63 6446844.29 268.97 -12.96 -8.86 -2.93 214 15.70 -0.60 -0.47 -0.20 218 0.76 0.04 0.86 -7
AB75 1729589.76 6449328.67 347.70 -30.40 -7.69 -1.32 194 31.35 -1.32 -0.25 -0.03 191 1.34 0.04 1.51 -1
AB76 1730022.72 6446807.06 385.80 -0.40 0.42 -0.47 134 0.58 -0.02 0.02 -0.02 129 0.03 0.04 *
AB77 1733161.89 6446514.84 895.33 -0.03 -0.02 0.02 210 0.03 -0.02 0.01 -0.10 165 0.02 0.04 *
AB78 1732238.89 6448523.51 568.85 -2.27 0.63 -0.90 164 2.36 -0.03 0.04 0.00 129 0.05 0.04 0.06 *
AB79 1734784.22 6448719.01 1169.74 0.01 0.01 -0.03 52 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.02 80 0.01 0.04 *
AB80 1734692.15 6447838.32 1165.52 0.01 0.02 -0.03 69 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.01 103 0.01 0.04 *
AB81 1731133.07 6448787.84 394.91 -7.33 -0.60 -1.40 185 7.35 -1.33 -0.08 -0.22 184 1.33 0.04 1.50 -4 -0.36 -0.01 0.02 182 0.36 0.04 1.38 -3
CR50 1733013.02 6451036.39 872.29 -0.59 -0.99 -0.37 239 1.15 -0.03 0.00 0.00 186 0.03 0.04 *
CR51 1733061.29 6452360.83 975.96 -0.74 -1.03 -0.29 234 1.27 -0.02 -0.02 0.00 215 0.03 0.04 *
CR53 1732779.41 6450222.81 780.30 -0.87 -1.39 -0.42 238 1.64 -0.03 -0.01 0.04 192 0.03 0.04 *
CR54 1731204.88 6450983.80 518.07 -40.36 -8.03 -9.47 191 41.15 -1.24 -0.44 -0.19 200 1.32 0.04 1.49 -4
CR55A 1735437.65 6450188.41 1157.37 -0.02 0.00 0.09 172 0.02 -0.02 0.02 0.03 138 0.03 0.04 *
CR56 1733194.37 6449201.90 782.62 -0.03 0.01 0.04 168 0.03 0.02 -0.02 -0.05 306 0.03 0.04 *
CR57 1731568.81 6451323.47 619.44 -0.06 -0.06 0.50 225 0.09 0.00 -0.02 0.00 282 0.02 0.04 *
CR58 1732680.39 6452989.32 916.94 -0.22 -0.23 -0.05 226 0.32 -0.01 0.00 0.03 169 0.01 0.04 *
CR59 1731860.88 6453394.73 878.11 -0.08 -0.01 0.01 190 0.08 -0.02 0.00 0.03 167 0.02 0.04 *
CR60 1732970.72 6452807.48 921.88 -0.11 -0.11 0.02 224 0.15 -0.01 0.00 0.03 172 0.01 0.04 *
CW01 1734174.31 6450266.36 1175.47 0.00 0.03 0.13 83 0.03 0.01 0.00 0.04 329 0.01 0.04 *
CW05 1732067.20 6450634.47 701.91 -1.16 -1.03 -0.02 222 1.55 -0.03 0.00 0.04 172 0.03 0.04 *
CW06 1730906.23 6452118.19 529.78 -0.01 0.02 0.01 122 0.02 -0.01 -0.03 -0.03 251 0.03 0.04 *
CW08 1729146.30 6453119.79 607.51 0.01 0.01 0.06 52 0.01 -0.03 0.01 0.02 160 0.03 0.04 *
FT08 1729388.67 6453350.49 658.39 -0.01 -0.02 -0.05 235 0.02 -0.01 0.01 0.02 113 0.01 0.04 *
FT09 1729052.86 6454289.25 590.84 -0.03 -0.04 0.01 233 0.05 0.01 0.03 0.02 65 0.03 0.04 *
FT10 1730454.55 6452471.91 482.29 -0.02 -0.01 -0.06 199 0.02 0.03 -0.02 -0.04 322 0.03 0.04 *
KC05 1727077.19 6453174.12 226.76 -4.81 -4.98 -1.10 226 6.92 0.02 -0.01 -0.02 331 0.02 0.04 *
KC06 1727782.50 6453384.95 295.72 -2.41 -11.72 -4.64 258 11.96 0.04 -0.02 0.03 334 0.05 0.04 *
KC07 1727759.35 6453683.89 313.51 -0.02 0.04 0.00 117 0.04 -0.01 0.01 0.05 144 0.01 0.04 *
KC13 1726576.33 6453068.85 192.03 -4.83 -0.78 0.83 189 4.89 0.02 -0.02 0.04 313 0.02 0.04 *0.00 -0.04 -0.03 276 0.04 0.04 *
KC14 1726742.27 6453805.53 260.02 -0.17 -0.52 0.08 252 0.55 0.00 0.00 0.05 45 0.00 0.04 *
KC15 1727584.37 6453111.49 284.13 -6.08 -9.60 -2.97 238 11.37 -0.01 -0.02 0.08 231 0.02 0.04 *-0.03 -0.05 0.04 241 0.06 0.04 0.22 *
KC16 1727602.23 6454098.24 327.26 -0.02 0.00 0.36 173 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.04 39 0.01 0.04 *
KC17 1727295.86 6453019.53 212.70 -6.91 -6.89 -2.55 225 9.76 -0.03 -0.01 0.00 207 0.03 0.04 *-0.02 -0.02 -0.01 226 0.03 0.04 *
KC18 1727979.50 6452613.69 289.14 -21.00 -8.48 -2.03 202 22.65 -0.02 -0.03 0.05 239 0.03 0.04 *
KC19 1727780.04 6453488.57 302.77 -0.36 -8.65 -3.57 268 8.65 0.02 -0.04 0.05 296 0.04 0.04 *
KC20 1727695.36 6453561.64 303.79 0.19 -7.91 -3.50 271 7.91 -0.02 0.00 0.00 173 0.02 0.04 *
KC21 1728095.83 6453495.12 383.61 0.01 0.03 0.00 68 0.04 0.00 0.00 -0.01 135 0.01 0.04 *
KC22 1728008.16 6453287.43 329.11 -2.00 -10.45 -5.24 259 10.64 -0.01 -0.01 -0.02 232 0.02 0.04 *
KC23 1727348.76 6453321.60 267.54 -2.66 -5.41 -1.77 244 6.03 -0.01 0.00 0.01 187 0.01 0.04 *
KC25 1726304.90 6452805.42 19.81 -0.39 -0.19 0.01 206 0.43 0.01 0.00 0.06 354 0.01 0.04 *
KC26 1726723.09 6452425.81 31.10 -6.44 -1.31 6.35 191 6.57 0.01 -0.02 0.10 290 0.03 0.04 *
KC28 1726768.64 6451998.89 26.24 -9.16 -1.02 6.30 186 9.21 0.00 -0.01 0.05 264 0.01 0.04 *
KC29 1726923.98 6451934.54 19.94 -10.45 -3.09 2.04 196 10.90 0.00 -0.03 0.01 273 0.03 0.04 *
KC30 1727529.55 6452142.00 97.68 -14.50 -4.51 -2.57 197 15.19 0.01 -0.01 0.03 329 0.01 0.04 *
KC31 1727911.11 6452353.21 206.80 -13.82 -5.00 -0.69 200 14.69 0.01 -0.03 0.03 286 0.03 0.04 *-0.01 -0.02 0.00 243 0.02 0.04 *
KC34 1726698.40 6454866.45 325.41 0.00 0.01 0.05 83 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.07 43 0.02 0.04 *
KC35 1726861.63 6454504.98 313.33 -0.03 0.02 0.03 155 0.04 -0.01 0.01 0.05 145 0.02 0.04 *
KC36 1726390.06 6454165.14 255.01 -0.01 -0.01 0.00 233 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 95 0.01 0.04 *
KC37 1726109.81 6454779.85 280.32 -0.01 0.01 -0.01 149 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 119 0.01 0.04 *
PB04 1727620.58 6448832.32 164.23 -55.36 -19.42 -6.29 199 58.66 -0.98 -0.30 -0.01 197 1.02 0.04 1.15 -9 -0.31 -0.10 -0.01 198 0.33 0.04 1.24 12
PB06 1727895.74 6449747.74 173.77 -72.71 -14.10 -9.29 191 74.06 -0.73 -0.07 -0.13 185 0.73 0.04 0.82 -11 -0.24 -0.04 -0.04 190 0.24 0.04 0.91 33
PB07 1728089.88 6450197.98 195.76 -86.05 -21.77 -4.45 194 88.76 -0.78 -0.13 -0.10 189 0.79 0.04 0.89 -10 -0.25 -0.05 0.01 191 0.26 0.04 0.98 16
PB08 1728157.60 6450450.45 196.04 -79.91 -19.35 2.36 194 82.21 -0.67 -0.05 0.06 184 0.67 0.04 0.76 -10 -0.23 -0.04 0.01 189 0.23 0.04 0.87 25
PB09 1728204.46 6450840.82 188.58 -84.12 -10.20 -3.94 187 84.74 -0.61 0.05 0.11 175 0.62 0.04 0.69 -6 -0.21 -0.01 0.03 184 0.21 0.04 0.80 37
PB12 1728202.90 6451566.41 178.06 -127.59 -38.16 -15.23 197 133.17 -0.53 -0.08 -0.06 188 0.54 0.04 0.61 3 -0.17 -0.03 -0.08 191 0.18 0.04 0.68 37
PB13 1728004.89 6452132.88 205.64 -81.08 -31.46 -4.90 201 86.97 -0.14 -0.10 0.02 215 0.17 0.04 0.19 -14 -0.05 -0.04 -0.01 222 0.06 0.04 0.23
PB18 1730383.07 6450714.50 356.44 -63.81 3.50 -11.14 177 63.90 -1.18 -0.10 -0.08 185 1.19 0.04 1.34 -2
PB20 1728690.33 6451110.82 225.18 -122.44 -24.86 -18.36 191 124.94 -0.73 -0.09 -0.06 187 0.74 0.04 0.83 2
PB21 1729195.07 6451171.17 266.07 -103.14 -0.88 -13.95 180 103.15 -0.80 -0.04 -0.07 183 0.81 0.04 0.91 -2
PB26 1729504.45 6452245.85 280.01 -58.20 -3.71 -5.33 184 58.32 -0.29 0.06 -0.01 169 0.30 0.04 0.34 -3 -0.07 0.03 0.00 157 0.08 0.04 0.30 2
PB27 1729190.20 6451834.05 261.32 -149.14 -2.02 -23.10 181 149.15 -0.81 0.01 -0.19 180 0.81 0.04 0.91 1
PB29 1728802.87 6452077.00 159.97 -86.08 -43.49 -25.96 207 96.44 -0.19 -0.18 -0.05 224 0.26 0.04 0.29 9
PB54 1729643.86 6450438.68 355.93 -51.04 -10.01 -2.69 191 52.01 -1.23 -0.11 -0.01 185 1.24 0.04 1.39 0
PB55 1728726.91 6450790.12 231.76 -85.37 -13.92 -14.57 189 86.50 -1.04 0.04 0.07 178 1.04 0.04 1.17 26
PB59 1727707.95 6448643.34 151.74 -58.41 -18.32 -11.65 197 61.22 -0.95 -0.30 -0.09 197 1.00 0.04 1.13 -6
PB67 1727549.54 6450841.75 64.25 -89.19 -16.43 -11.77 190 90.69 -0.59 -0.05 -0.06 185 0.59 0.04 0.66 2 -0.20 -0.02 -0.09 187 0.20 0.04 0.78 40
PB68 1727623.33 6448968.48 171.79 -42.11 -14.51 -1.32 199 44.54 -1.02 -0.24 -0.06 193 1.04 0.04 1.18 -6
PB69 1727739.42 6448762.44 162.16 -43.62 -16.14 -2.52 200 46.51 -0.96 -0.32 -0.04 198 1.01 0.04 1.14 2
PB70 1727811.57 6448602.98 149.55 -43.34 -16.61 -6.69 201 46.41 -1.04 -0.32 -0.09 197 1.08 0.04 1.22 5 -0.30 -0.11 -0.03 199 0.32 0.04 1.20 14
PB71RP 1728425.04 6449740.52 283.39 -8.62 -1.09 -1.45 187 8.69 -1.33 -0.18 -0.27 188 1.34 0.04 1.51 6
PB72 1727615.99 6449326.73 199.18 -34.33 -14.69 3.29 203 37.34 -0.94 -0.31 -0.03 198 0.99 0.04 1.11 -10
PB75 1729045.14 6450344.99 268.32 -38.72 -6.91 -3.58 190 39.33 -1.12 0.04 -0.11 178 1.12 0.04 1.26 3
PB76 1729968.24 6451645.81 291.03 -4.85 -0.06 -0.77 181 4.85 -0.54 0.01 -0.09 178 0.54 0.04 0.61 -2 -0.18 -0.01 -0.04 184 0.18 0.04 0.67 33
PB77 1727518.90 6451675.82 98.90 -1.73 -0.20 -0.14 187 1.74 -0.58 -0.10 -0.08 190 0.59 0.04 0.66 -2 -0.19 -0.03 -0.06 190 0.19 0.04 0.72 24
UB02 1727471.45 6450140.52 65.45 -109.67 6.73 -1.71 176 109.87 -0.33 0.10 -0.03 163 0.34 0.04 0.38 14 -0.11 0.04 -0.08 162 0.12 0.04 0.44
PVE3RP 1729195.89 6438764.69 346.92 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.02 0.02 **
RP01 1725591.75 6455633.53 292.69 0.01 -0.01 0.03 0.02 0.01 -0.01 0.03 0.02 0.02 **
RP02 1730832.99 6445586.62 480.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fixed Fixed Fixed
RP03 1730848.49 6445628.21 479.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 **
RP05 1730809.65 6445502.00 474.25 -0.01 0.01 -0.02 0.02 -0.01 0.01 -0.02 0.02 0.02 **
Av.1.12 Av. -2 Av.0.85 Av. 20
NAD83 CA SPC Zone 5 Original Position to April 5, 2025 March 9, 2025 to April 5,2025 (27 days / 0.888 Mo.) March 28, 2025 to April 5, 2025 (8 days / 0.263 Mo)
PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE MONITORING - MOVEMENT at April 5, 2025 Page 52/52
Prepared by McGee Surveying Consulting - Document Date: April 11, 2025
Monitoring Point Movements
Full PVDS MONITORING #72 (M72)
April 5, 2025 Positions $ Overall Movements (US Feet)Periodic Movements M69 to M72 (US Feet)Periodic Movements M71 to M72 (US Feet)
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
RFQ- Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Drainage Study
October 23, 2024
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Request for Qualifications
Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex /
Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex
Drainage Study
Public Works Department
Attention: Jeremiah H Sunwoo, Associate Engineer
30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: 310.544.5253 | Email: jsunwoo@rpvca.gov
RFQ Release Date: October 23, 2024
Request for Clarification Deadline: November 6, 2024
RFQ Submittal Deadline: November 20, 2024
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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October 23, 2024
Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex /
Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex
Drainage Study
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is requesting qualifications from
consulting firms to prepare a focused drainage and groundwater
infiltration study and corresponding solutions for mitigating
stormwater infiltration contributing to landslide movement within the
Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex / Ancient Altamira
Landslide Complex. The goal of this project is to 1) achieve
comprehensive understanding the hydrologic and hydraulic
characteristics of the landslide area, focusing on the source of water,
2) develop solution(s) for limiting stormwater infiltration at the source,
3) establish timelines and budgetary estimates for the proposed
improvements, and 4) provide bidding and construction support.
All correspondence and questions regarding this RFQ should be submitted via
email to:
Jeremiah H Sunwoo, Associate Engineer
Email: jsunwoo@rpvca.gov
To be considered for this project, submit an electronic copy of the qualifications
to the above email address by 4:30PM, on November 20, 2024.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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October 23, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction Page 4
II. Project Objective Page 4
III. Project Description and Background Page 4
IV. Scope of Services Page 5
V. Preliminary Project Schedule Page 11
VI. Necessary Qualifications and Submittal
Requirements Page 12
VII. Submission of Proposal Page 14
VIII. Evaluation and Selection Process Page 14
IX. Attachments
Attachment A – Sample Professional Services Agreement
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
RFQ- Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Drainage Study
October 23, 2024
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) is a scenic, upscale, residential coastal
community, with a population of approximately 42,000, located on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula of southwestern Los Angeles County.
The City is a contract city, meaning that some services are provided by contract with
agencies (both public and private) and some services are delivered by the City’s own
employees.
City Government: Rancho Palos Verdes is a General Law City and has operated under
the Council-Manager form of government since its incorporation in 1973. Policy-making
and legislative authority are vested in the governing City Council, which consists of five
Council Members, including the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem. The City is fiscally sound and
functions on an annual budget cycle.
Due to the emergent condition of a portion of the City known as the Greater Portuguese
Bend Landslide Complex / Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex)
described further below, there is an urgent need to perform an updated and focused
drainage study in this area.
The purpose of this document is to provide proposers with the information needed to
submit a proposal for review by the City and, if selected, enter into a Professional Service
Agreement with the City. Enclosed is a blank Professional Services Agreement form for
proposers’ review.
Proposers are advised that any work contracted under this RFQ may be funded in whole
or in part with federal funds. All terms and conditions applicable to any federal funds used
will be applied and enforced to ensure compliance with funding terms and conditions.
II. PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The City is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to assess the local
hydrologic and hydraulic conditions contributing to land movement within the Landslide
Complex, focusing on the source of stormwater. Recommendations resulting from the
study will be used to design and construct solutions to mitigate stormwater infiltration
contributing to land movement.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The Landslide Complex area is an ancient landslide that was re-activated in the 1950s.
Since 2007, the City has monitored the movement of the Landslide Complex using a
combination of ground-based instruments, aerial surveys, and test borings.
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On October 3, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-47 declaring a local
emergency within the geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex. The local
emergency remains in effect, as the rate of land movement continues to accelerate, with
displacement rates exceeding one foot per week in some areas.
The City’s recent studies of the land movement have correlated the rate of land
movement with the volume of annual rainfall. Much of this rainfall is not draining to the
nearby Pacific Ocean and as a result has infiltrated into the subsurface, creating
groundwater conditions that are negatively impacting slope stability within the Landslide
Complex.
IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City is accepting qualifications to assess the hydrologic and hydraulic conditions
within the Landslide Complex and develop conceptual solutions to mitigate stormwater
infiltration into the subsurface, focusing on the source of stormwater. Upon completion of
the study, proposed solutions are to be evaluated by the City and selected for design
development and construction.
SCOPE OF WORK
The study shall extend beyond the limits of the Landslide Complex and beyond the limits
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, to include, at a minimum, drainage originating in the
City of Rolling Hills, and elsewhere, to complete a comprehensive assessment. It shall be
the responsibility of the consultant to determine the necessary limits of the study to
complete a comprehensive analysis of all drainage contributing to landslide movement,
focusing on the source of stormwater.
1. Data Collection and Review
2. Timeline Summary of Development
a. Research and develop a timeline summary of residential, commercial, and
institutional developments that direct surface water runoff into the Landslide
Complex.
3. Pre- and Post-Development Drainage Conditions
a. Review public and private development drainage patterns to identify
opportunities for improvement with respect to limiting stormwater infiltration at
the source.
b. Develop separate pre-development and post-development drainage maps at
various urbanization milestone dates showing basins and sub-basins that direct
surface runoff into the Landslide Complex.
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c. Provide a summary memorandum describing the developmental history and its
impacts on local hydrology.
4. Hydrologic & Hydraulic Assessment
a. Quantify the simulated peak flows (Q) and time of concentration (t c) for various
design storm events (2, 10, 25, 50, 100-year storm events), indicate points of
discharge, and highlight developed improvements that redirected historic flows.
b. Summarize the findings and identify the cumulative impact of development on
stormwater runoff.
5. Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance
a. Provide any required planning, assessments, studies, or similar to comply with
all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, requirements, and
ordinances.
b. Provide recommendations regarding any required mitigation measures to
ensure compliance.
c. Develop mitigation action plan and planning-level cost estimate and schedule
for implementation as required.
6. Recommendations and Estimates
a. Provide planning-level concepts to reduce stormwater runoff and infiltration into
the landslide complex, focusing on the source of stormwater. The
recommendations are to be summarized in a Technical Memorandum that
describes the pre- and post-development conditions in detail with respect to
hydrology and hydraulics.
b. Develop a planning-level cost estimate for each of the concepts proposed to
reduce runoff and infiltration, focusing on the source of stormwater.
c. Draft schematic layouts or conceptual drawings representative of the proposed
solution to be presented to City Council.
7. Presentation to City Council/Stakeholders
a. The City may request the selected firm to participate in public meetings and
provide a summary presentation of the findings.
b. Prepare a written staff report to the Infrastructure Management Advisory
Committee and the City Council summarizing the findings of the project and
recommendations made, including conceptual solutions and estimates.
c. Prepare and deliver a presentation to the Infrastructure Management Advisory
Committee and City Council.
8. Prepare Construction Plans and Specifications
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a. Develop construction plans to implement stormwater infiltration reduction at the
source, including all necessary sheets, including but not limited to cover sheet,
general notes, boundary/topographic survey, existing site plan, demolition plan,
proposed site plan, plan and profile for the entire length of proposed
improvement, restoration plan, utility conflict management or relocation plan,
erosion control plan, stormwater pollution prevention plan, traffic control plans,
staging and logistics plan, and construction details.
b. Plans should include all necessary details and notes pertinent to the project.
c. Construction plans are to be prepared using Autodesk AutoCAD or Civil3D,
using appropriate scales, and plotted on 24”x36” (Arch D) sheets.
d. All construction plan sheets shall be stamped by a licensed Professional
Engineer registered in the State of California. Surveys shall be stamped by a
licensed Land Surveyor registered in the State of California.
e. All construction plan sheets shall include a box for City administrative approval
by the Director of Public Works in the signature block.
f. All construction plans shall be delivered to the City electronically in PDF format.
g. Upon completion of design, CAD (.dwg) files shall be provided to the City.
9. Property Acquisition and Easements
a. Review plans and specifications to determine if property acquisition or
easements are required to implement the project; delineate such needs
graphically.
b. Recommend alternatives to avoid property acquisition and easements if
possible, with advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
10. Utility Coordination
a. Identify any utility conflicts or need for coordination.
b. Obtain needed utility information.
c. Communicate with each utility company to determine need for utility adjustment
or relocation.
d. Prepare and submit utility relocation documents per requirements of each
utility.
11. Permits
a. Identify any needed permits from external agencies.
b. Prepare and submit permit application packages to each agency.
12. Construction Procurement
a. Prepare a Notice Inviting Bids using the final plans, specifications, and bid
documents combined with the City’s standard forms and contract.
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b. Conduct a pre-bid conference including preparing an agenda, chairing the
conference, and producing meeting minutes.
c. Respond to Requests for Information during the bidding process.
d. Evaluate bids and make a recommendation to award. Prepare a memorandum
documenting the recommendation including, at a minimum:
i. Determining if each bid is responsible and responsive.
ii. Irregularities.
iii. Significant deviations of a bid from other bids that may indicate a lack of
understanding of the bid documents.
iv. Lowest bid.
e. Prepare a City Council Staff Report, using the City’s template, to recommend
award of a construction contract.
f. Prepare and deliver a presentation to the City Council to recommend award of
a construction contract.
13. Administration & Coordination
a. Prepare weekly project status report to the City including, but not limited to:
i. Budget status with expenditures to date vs approved budget and change
orders.
ii. Current schedule vs baseline schedule including breakdown of major
milestones.
iii. Summary of activities from prior week.
iv. Summary of activities for upcoming weeks.
b. Hold meetings as needed and communicate with City Staff to obtain guidance,
resolve issues, and receive decisions.
14. Schedule Management
a. Develop a detailed project schedule using the critical path method. Schedule
shall encompass the start of the project through completion of all identified
tasks.
b. Regularly assess progress of work, identify schedule risks and develop
mitigation strategies to avoid delays, document realized delays with reason for
delay, develop plan to recover from schedule delays.
c. Provide timely schedule updates to City.
Consultant shall complete other tasks deemed necessary for the accomplishment of a
complete and comprehensive outcome as described in the project objective. Consultant
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shall expand on the above-noted tasks, where appropriate, and provide suggestions
which might lead to efficiencies and enhance the results or usefulness of the work.
Deliverables
As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work
products to the City. Additionally, Consultant shall deliver all electronic files generated
as part of the Project (including but not limited to Model Files, GIS Maps, CAD
Drawings)
1. Memorandum Summarizing Data Collected and Reviewed
2. Timeline Summary of Development in the Landslide Complex
3. Memorandum of Pre and Post Development Impact on Stormwater Runoff
4. Technical Memorandum of the Hydrology and Hydraulics Study and Results
5. Environmental and Historic Preservation Studies, Plans and Memoranda
a. Compliance requirements for all applicable federal, state, and local
statutes, regulations, requirements, and ordinances.
b. Recommended mitigation measures to ensure compliance.
c. Mitigation action plan, planning-level cost estimate, and schedule.
6. Recommendations, Conceptual Plans and Estimates of Measures to Reduce
Stormwater Infiltration at the Source
a. Draft Report
b. Final Report
7. Staff Report and Presentation to the Infrastructure Management Advisory
Committee and City Council Summarizing Tasks 1-5 and Recommending Next
Steps
8. Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for Implementation of
Recommendations from Tasks 5 and 6, Based on City Direction
a. 30%
b. 60%
c. 90%
d. Final
9. Memorandum of Property Acquisition and Easement Needs, Alternatives, and
Recommendations
10. Memorandum of Utility Conflicts, Alternatives, and Recommendations
a. Utility Relocation Submittals based on City Direction resulting from Task 9
11. Memorandum of Permit Needs
a. Permit Applications and Submittals
12. Bid Related Documents
a. Notice Inviting Bids
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b. Pre-Bid Conference Agenda and Minutes, Responses to Bid Requests for
Information
c. Memorandum Summarizing Bids and Recommending Award
d. Staff Report and Presentation to City Council Documenting Bidding
Process and Recommending Award
13. Weekly Project Status Report and Meeting Minutes
14. Detailed Critical Path Method Project Schedule with Regular Updates and
Memoranda Document Any Delays and Plan for Schedule Recovery
City staff may request that check-sets or working versions of documents be submitted
for ongoing routine review. City staff will review all deliverables, including preparatory or
materials for deliverables, and provide comments. Consultant is required to revise draft
deliverables to address City staffs’ comments.
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V. PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE
A. RFQ Schedule
The following is the anticipated schedule for the RFQ process:
Request for Qualifications Released October 23, 2024
Request for Clarification Due November 6, 2024
Firm Qualifications Due November 20, 2024
Firm Interviews (if necessary) November 2024
Anticipated Notice of Award December 2024
B. Anticipated Project Schedule
Weekly Status Report Continuous
Summary Memo of Development History NTP + 1 Month
Technical Memo of the H&H Study NTP + 1 Month
Conceptual Plans and Estimates NTP + 3 Months
Draft Project Summary Report NTP + 3 Months
Final Project Summary Report NTP + 4 Months
Presentation to City Council NTP + 4 Months
30% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates NTP + 5 Months
60% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates NTP + 6 Months
90% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates NTP + 7 Months
Final Construction Plans, Specifications, and Estimates NTP + 8 Months
Construction Bid Documents NTP + 8 Months
Bid Review/Award NTP + 10 Months
Construction Administration Duration of Construction
Please note that this schedule is preliminary. It is included to provide the Consultant
with a sense of the expected timeline for the Scope of Service and emphasize the
urgent nature of the work and the City’s expectation that the Scope of Services will be
completed as quickly as possible. The ideal Consultant candidate will have available
resources and personnel, either in-house or under subcontract, to ensure the
completion of the Scope of Services at the earliest possible time.
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VI. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Only one proposal per firm will be considered.
2. The submittal should be typed and as brief as possible while adequately
describing the qualifications of the firm. The final submittal shall be sent as a
PDF via email to Jeremiah Sunwoo, Associate Engineer at jsunwoo@rpvca.gov.
3. The proposing firm shall submit the following information with the package,
including the same information for subcontractors, in the following format:
a) Acknowledgement that the drainage study shall extend beyond the limits of the
Landslide Complex and beyond the limits of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
to include, at a minimum, drainage originating in the City of Rolling Hills and
elsewhere to complete a comprehensive assessment. It shall be the
responsibility of the consultant to determine the necessary limits of the study to
complete a comprehensive analysis of all drainage contributing to landslide
movement.
b) Cover Letter: Provide the name, address, and phone number of the firm; the
present staff (size, classification, credentials); the primary contact’s name,
phone number, and email address; any qualifying statements or comments
regarding the proposal; and identification of any sub-consultants and their
responsibilities. Identify the firm’s type of organization (individual, partnership,
corporation), including names and contact information for all officers, and
proof that the organization is currently in good standing. The signed letter
should also include a paragraph stating that the firm is unaware of any conflict
of interest in performing the proposed work. (No more than two pages)
c) Approach to Scope of Services: Re-state the Scope of Services with any
additions, expansions, clarifications, or modifications that the firm proposes in
order to provide the services and produce the deliverables contained in this
RFQ. Describe how completing the Scope of Services will be approached and
any cost-saving or value-adding strategies or innovations the firm will bring to
the project. (No more than two pages)
d) Organization and Staffing: Identify the person who will be the Project
Manager and primary contact person responsible for the overall delivery of
the project. Provide an organizational chart of the project team that clearly
delineates communication and reporting relationships among the project staff
and among the sub-consultants involved in the project. Identify key personnel
to perform work in the various tasks and include major areas of subcontracted
work. Indicate the expected contributions of each staff member in time as a
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percentage of the total effort. Specifically show the availability of staff to
provide the necessary resource levels to meet the City’s needs. Indicate that
the Project Manager and key staff will remain assigned to this project through
completion of the Scope of Services. (No more than two pages)
e) Staff Qualifications and Experience: Describe qualifications of the assigned
staff and sub-contractors including relevant technical experience. Staff
assigned to complete the Scope of Services must have previous experience
in providing the necessary services as described under the Scope of
Services. A registered Professional Engineer must be the Project Manager.
Description of Consultant’s experience should include:
Prior Experience: Demonstrate that the firm has significant experience
providing services similar to those described under the Scope of Services.
(No more than two page)
Staff Qualifications: Provide resumes for the Project Manager and any
other key staff members to be assigned to contribute to the Scope of
Services, with an emphasis on similar services which they provided to
other agencies. (No more than ten pages)
Reference Projects: Include at least three projects with similar scope, size
and/or complexity performed by the project team within the past three
years and indicate the specific responsibilities of each team member on
the reference project. Provide contact information for each client. (No
more than ten pages)
f) Project Schedule: Provide a detailed critical-path-method schedule for
completion of the tasks and sub-tasks required to accomplish the scope of
work. Note all deliverables and interim milestones on the schedule. (No more
than one 11” x 17” page)
g) Quality Control Plan: Describe the quality control procedures and associated
staff responsibilities which will ensure that the deliverables will meet the City’s
needs. (No more than one page)
h) Acceptance of Conditions: State the offering firm’s acceptance of all
conditions listed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document and
Sample Professional Services Agreement (Attachment D). Any exceptions or
suggested changes to the RFQ or Professional Services Agreement (PSA),
including the suggested change, the reasons therefore and the impact it may
have on cost or other considerations on the firm’s behalf must be stated in the
proposal. Unless specifically noted by the firm, the City will rely on the
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proposal being in compliance with all aspects of the RFQ and in agreement
with all provisions of the PSA. (No more than one page)
VII. Submission of Proposal
A. Requests for Clarification
Requests for clarification of the information contained herein shall be submitted
in writing prior to 4:30 pm on November 20, 2024. Responses to any
clarification question will be provided to each firm from which proposals have
been requested. It is highly recommended that the prospective consultant firms
visit the City to view the project location prior to submitting a request for
clarification.
B. Confirmation Email
Upon submission of proposal to the City, the proposing firm shall request an email
confirmation that the proposal was received and retain the email as a record. If an
email confirmation is not received, the proposing firm shall correspond with the
City until a confirmation is received.
VIII. EVALUATIONS AND SELECTION PROCESS
1. Proposals Will be Evaluated Based on the Following Criteria:
a) Approach to Scope of Services (25%)
Understanding of the Scope of Services as demonstrated by the
thoroughness of the proposal, introduction of cost-saving or value-adding
strategies or innovations (including those applying to overall project
schedule), and an overall approach most likely to result in the desired
outcome for the City.
b) Proposal Schedule (20%)
Ability to complete the work in the shortest schedule possible (excluding
time for review and community meetings).
c) Staff Qualifications and Experience (30%)
Relevance of experience of the proposing firm (to provide support
resources to the project team)
Relevance of experience and strength of qualifications of the Project
Manager
Relevance of experience and strength of qualifications of the key
personnel performing the work
Relevance of referenced projects and client review of performance during
those projects
d) Organization and Staffing (15%)
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Availability of key staff to perform the services throughout the duration of
the project
Assignment of appropriate staff in the right numbers to perform the Scope
of Services
Appropriate communication and reporting relationships to meet the City’s
needs
e) Quality Control (10%)
Adequate immediate supervision and review of staff performing the work
as well as appropriate independent peer review of the work by qualified
technical staff not otherwise involved in the project.
2. Selection Process
An evaluation panel will review all proposals submitted and select the top
proposals. These top firms may then be invited to make a (virtual) presentation to
the evaluation panel, at no costs to the City. The panel will select the proposal, if
any, which best fulfills the City’s requirements. The City will then further refine the
scope and schedule with that firm and request a fixed fee proposal. The City will
negotiate the fee with that firm. Profit shall be negotiated as a separate element of
the price. The City reserves the right to negotiate special requirements and
proposed service levels using the selected proposal as a basis. If the City is unable
to negotiate an agreeable fee for services with a top firm, the City will negotiate
with the next firm chosen among the top firms.
3. Award Notification
The City will notify all proposers in writing of the outcome of the selection process
and intent to award. This RFQ does not commit the City to award an agreement,
nor pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposal in
anticipation of an agreement. The City reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, or any part thereof, to waive any formalities or informalities, and to
award the agreement to the proposer deemed to be in the best interest of the City
and the Department.
4. Award of Agreement
The selected firm shall be required to enter into a written agreement (see sample
City agreement in Attachment [A]) with the City, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, to perform the Scope of Services. This RFQ and the proposal, or any
part thereof, may be incorporated into and made a part of the final agreement;
however, the City reserves the right to further negotiate the terms and conditions
of the agreement with the selected consultant. The agreement will, in any event,
include a maximum "fixed cost" to the City.
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Attachment A
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
and
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into on , 2022 by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and , a [form of company]
(“Consultant”). City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or collectively, as “Party” or
“Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals, the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.
B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the
City to perform those services.
C. Pursuant to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, City has authority
to enter into and execute this Agreement.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of
those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that
the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by
the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services.
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall
provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services”, as stated in the Proposal, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein
as the “services” or “work” hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this
Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and
facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough,
competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services
contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its
ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it
shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required
hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose
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intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean
those standards of practice recognized by one or more first-class firms performing similar work
under similar circumstances.
1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.
The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s Proposal which shall be incorporated
herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency
between the terms of such Proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall
govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder
in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and
any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is
rendered.
1.4 California Labor Law.
If the Scope of Services includes any “public work” or “maintenance work,” as those
terms are defined in California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more,
Consultant shall pay prevailing wages for such work and comply with the requirements in
California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and 1810 et seq., and all other applicable laws,
including the following requirements:
(a)Public Work. The Parties acknowledge that some or all of the work to be
performed under this Agreement is a “public work” as defined in Labor Code Section 1720 and
that this Agreement is therefore subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works contracts
and the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”)
implementing such statutes. The work performed under this Agreement is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by
regulation.
(b)Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to the extent
required by Labor Code Section 1771. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the
prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any
interested party on request. By initiating any work under this Agreement, Consultant
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages, and Consultant shall post a copy of the same at each job site where work is performed
under this Agreement.
(c)Penalty for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall comply with
and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment
of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The
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Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $200 (two hundred dollars) for each calendar
day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the
DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to
this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor.
(d)Payroll Records. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the
provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to:
keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as
specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as
provided by Section 1776; and inform the City of the location of the records.
(e)Apprentices. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8,
Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects.
Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all
apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall
provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program.
Within 60 (sixty) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of
its subconsultants shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice
hours performed under this Agreement.
(f)Eight-Hour Work Day. Consultant acknowledges that 8 (eight) hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code
Section 1810.
(g)Penalties for Excess Hours. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by
the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess
hours. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $25 (twenty five dollars for each
worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any
subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work
more than 8 (eight) hours in any one calendar day and 40 (forty) hours in any one calendar week
in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of 8
(eight) hours per day, and 40 (forty) hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public
work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than one
and 1½ (one and one half) times the basic rate of pay.
(h)Workers’ Compensation. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700
provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its
employees if it has employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code
Section 1861, Consultant certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of
this contract.”
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Consultant’s Authorized Initials ________
(i) Consultant’s Responsibility for Subcontractors. For every subcontractor
who will perform work under this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for such
subcontractor's compliance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720)
of the California Labor Code, and shall make such compliance a requirement in any contract
with any subcontractor for work under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to take all
actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance,
including without limitation, conducting a review of the certified payroll records of the
subcontractor on a periodic basis or upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to
pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Consultant shall diligently take
corrective action to halt or rectify any such failure by any subcontractor.
1.5 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals
as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement.
Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus
applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary
for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any
such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City
hereunder.
1.6 Familiarity with Work.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly
investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered
how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and
restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve
work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or
will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services
hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will
materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform
the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions
are received from the Contract Officer in the form of a Change Order.
1.7 Care of Work.
The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to
furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents,
plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be
responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City,
except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.
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1.8 Further Responsibilities of Parties.
Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all
instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible
for the service of the other.
1.9 Additional Services.
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without
invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services
or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be
undertaken unless a written Change Order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant,
incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra
work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the
written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to 15% (fifteen percent)
of the Contract Sum; or, in the time to perform of up to 90 (ninety) days, may be approved by the
Contract Officer through a written Change Order. Any greater increases, taken either separately
or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant
that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of
Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided
pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant
anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City
may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants. No claims
for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures
established in this Section are followed.
If in the performance of the contract scope, the Consultant becomes aware of material defects in
the scope, duration or span of the contract or the Consultant becomes aware of extenuating
circumstance that will or could prevent the completion of the contract, on time or on budget, the
Consultant shall inform the Contracting Officer of an anticipated Change Order. This proposed
change order will stipulate, the facts surrounding the issue, proposed solutions, proposed costs
and proposed schedule impacts.
1.10 Special Requirements.
Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof
are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated
herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any
other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.
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ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
2.1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the
amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and
incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for
actual expenses, shall not exceed $XXX (____________________ Dollars) (the “Contract
Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.9. Annual
compensation shall not exceed $___________ (_____________ Dollars).
2.2 Method of Compensation.
(a) The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon
completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of
the services; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified
in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the
performance of sub tasks, and (b) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods
as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.
(b) A retention of 10% shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be
paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory and timely completion of services. This
retention shall not apply for on-call agreements for continuous services or for agreements for
scheduled routine maintenance of City property or City facilities.
2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.
Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for
reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in
advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5,
and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the
attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.
Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If
Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant
shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.
2.4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice, using the City template,
or in a format acceptable to the City, for all work performed and expenses incurred during the
preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for
payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the
Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the
following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-
contractor contracts. Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant
shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.
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City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine
whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant
which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause
Consultant to be paid within 45 (forty-five) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and
undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run
procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the
event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City
to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice
provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided
herein or any applicable law.
2.5 Waiver.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be
deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance.
Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a
written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in
the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this
reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the
Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer through a Change
Order, but not exceeding 60 (sixty) days cumulatively.
3.3 Force Majeure.
The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather,
fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes,
wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant
shall within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in
writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of
delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when
and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s
determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall
Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of
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this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement
pursuant to this Section.
3.4 Term.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding
[INSERT PERFORMANCE PERIOD] from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the
Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”). The City may, in its discretion, extend the Term by
[INSERT NUMBER OF EXTENSIONS IF APPLICABLE] additional [INSERT DURATION
OF EXTENSIONS IF APPLICABLE]-year terms.
ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.
The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the
principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the
work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
(Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for
directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the
services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be
under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the
foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced
by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize
only the personnel included in the Proposal to perform services pursuant to this Agreement.
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of
Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this
Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors,
if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any
such performance. City shall have the right to approve or reject any proposed replacement
personnel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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4.2 Status of Consultant.
Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation,
debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless
such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in
writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or
any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers,
employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or
agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may
otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may
have to any such rights.
4.3 Contract Officer.
The Contract Officer shall be _____________________ or such person as may be
designated by the [DEPARTMENT HEAD]. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure
that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and
the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer.
Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the
approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in
writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to
carry out the terms of this Agreement.
4.4 Independent Consultant.
Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode
or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein,
except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge,
supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing
their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required
herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are
agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed
to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any
joint enterprise with Consultant.
4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and
employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore,
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services
required hereunder without the express written approval of the City; all subcontractors included
in the Proposal are deemed approved. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein
may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation
of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of
City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons
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acting in concert of more 25% (twenty five percent) of the present ownership and/or control of
Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such
unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No
approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability
hereunder without the express consent of City.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Insurance Coverages.
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
(a) General liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01,
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that
has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language
will not be accepted.
(b) Automobile liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury
and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with
Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
(c) Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection
with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any
policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this
Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than
three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.
(d) Workers’ compensation insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers’
Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at
least $1,000,000).
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated
herein.
(f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required
in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
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5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
(a) Proof of insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation
endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be
approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification
of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time.
(b) Duration of coverage. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the
duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services hereunder
by Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(c) Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be
primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required
to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination
of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or
be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-
contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall
be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(d) City’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required
under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced,
City has the right but not the duty to obtain and continuously maintain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement.
(e) Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance
or that is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an
assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger)
in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by
the City’s Risk Manager.
(f) Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or
appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow
Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to
waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery
against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of
its subconsultants.
(g) Enforcement of contract provisions (non-estoppel). Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform
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Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(h) Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other
requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific
reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given
issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other
coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums
shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained
by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits
of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(i) Notice of cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or
broker and insurers to provide to City with a 30 (thirty) day notice of cancellation (except for
nonpayment for which a 10 (ten) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
(j) Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be
endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers
shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any
excess/umbrella liability policies.
(k) Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages
required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting
endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.
(l) Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for
all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of
liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(m) Pass through clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants,
subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in
the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements
required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes
all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements
of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants,
subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
(n) Agency’s right to revise specifications. The City reserves the right at any
time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by
giving the Consultant 90 (ninety) days advance written notice of such change. If such change
results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant’s compensation.
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(o) Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated,
lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these
specifications unless approved by City.
(p) Timely notice of claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s performance
under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required
liability policies.
(q) Additional insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
5.3 Indemnification.
To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will
hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial,
administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs,
penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims
or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in
connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein
of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or
entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or
indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a)Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b)Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its
officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection
with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of
Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and
employees harmless therefrom;
(c)In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to
any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims
arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work,
operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers,
agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or
employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’
fees.
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Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if
it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and
failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This
indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or
omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional
services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring
as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence,
except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities
arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The
indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive
termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records.
Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of
accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the
disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as
shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract
Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete
and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all
times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make
records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three
(3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such
records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business,
custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by
Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully
cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is
made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records
Act.
6.2 Reports.
Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports
concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer
shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost
of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant
agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that
may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein
or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant
shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the
estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design
services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.
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6.3 Ownership of Documents.
All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes,
computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”)
prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this
Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the
Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim
for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full
rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any
use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of
uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the
City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties
shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such
documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein.
All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared
by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify
City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents
and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such
documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.
6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in
performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the
public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such
information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written
authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not,
without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City
Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at
depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed
under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary”
provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of
Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City
shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and
fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice
of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery
request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work
performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be
present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully
with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests
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provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean
the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
7.1 California Law.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to
performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions
concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be
instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other
appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District
Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los
Angeles, State of California.
7.2 Disputes; Default.
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall
not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed
after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the
reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the
default. This timeframe is 15 (fifteen) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if
circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold
all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the
alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding
invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take
necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City
to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s
legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
7.3 Retention of Funds.
Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant
(whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in
dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or
damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by
reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s
obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount
or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear
to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for
interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of
City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of
the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.
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7.4 Waiver.
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any
party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other
provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.
Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of
the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by
a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a
waiver. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of
any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party
of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or
different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the
other party.
7.6 Legal Action.
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in
equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel
specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain
any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary
provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections
905 et seq. and 910 et seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.
7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.
This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided
in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this
Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant,
except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be
such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. Upon receipt of any notice of
termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be
specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for
all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services
authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation
or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the
event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the
Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.
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7.8 Termination for Default of Party.
If termination is due to the failure of the other Party to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement:
(a) City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work
and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable
to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the
compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate
such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off
or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.
(b) Consultant may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, terminate the
Agreement upon written notice to the City‘s Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to
payment for all work performed up to the date of termination.
7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any
action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or
equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s
fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other
reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other
necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be
deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or
not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which
may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the
terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest.
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall
acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests
of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this
Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor
without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times
avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City
in the performance of this Agreement.
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No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the
Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation,
partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any
State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay
or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.
Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons
claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of,
any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of
this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed
and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed,
religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other
protected class.
8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal
Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., as amended, and in connection
therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ
such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this
Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of
unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such
liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees,
incurred by City.
ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notices.
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either
party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and
either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City
Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 and in
the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of
this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of
address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in
72 (seventy two) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
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9.2 Interpretation.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship
of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
9.3 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.4 Integration; Amendment.
This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive
expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements
between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels
any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between
the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by
the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be
waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.
9.5 Severability.
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or
sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid
judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall
not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent
of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives
either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.
No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision
relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of
any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or
in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly
interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of
“financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be
“remote” or “noninterests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant
warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party
including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration,
or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.
Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s),
omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money,
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consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City
official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any
agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other
conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render
this Agreement void and of no force or effect.
Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______
9.7 Corporate Authority.
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such
party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally
bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not
violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall
be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
municipal corporation
, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
Address:
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required
from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2)
Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S
SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE
INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR
OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2022 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed
the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2022 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed
the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I.Consultant will perform the following Services:
A.[COPY AND PASTE FROM PROPOSAL, OR INSERT SCOPE OF WORK
PAGES]
II.As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work
products to the City:
A.
III.In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services,
Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the
following status reports:
A.
IV.All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by
the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted
by City.
A.
V.Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:
A.
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EXHIBIT “B”
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
Added text indicated in bold italics, deleted text indicated in strikethrough.
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EXHIBIT “C”
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I.Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:
RATE TIME SUB-BUDGET
A. __________ __________ __________ __________
B. __________ __________ __________ __________
C. __________ __________ __________ __________
D. __________ __________ __________ __________
II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract
Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the
Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are
approved per Section 1.9.
III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of
a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:
A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours
worked, and the hourly rate.
B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting
documentation.
D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials,
and travel properly charged to the Services.
IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed the Contract Sum as
provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
V. The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1.
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EXHIBIT “D
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following
schedule:
Days to Perform Deadline Date
A. Task A ______________ ______________
B. Task B ______________ ______________
C. Task C ______________ ______________
II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the
following dates.
A.
B.
C.
III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in
accordance with Section 3.2. Any further extensions require City Council approval.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
and
GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS INC
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND
GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS INC
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THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into on May 6, 2025, by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
California municipal corporation (“City”) and GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS INC., a Florida
corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or collectively,
as “Party” or “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals, the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.
B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the
City to perform those services.
C. Pursuant to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, City has authority
to enter into and execute this Agreement.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of
those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that
the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by
the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services.
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall
provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services”, as stated in the Proposal, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein
as the “services” or “work” hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this
Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and
facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough,
competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services
contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its
ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it
shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required
hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose
intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean
those standards of practice recognized by one or more first-class firms performing similar work
under similar circumstances.
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1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.
The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s Proposal which shall be incorporated
herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency
between the terms of such Proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall
govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder
in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and
any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is
rendered.
1.4 California Labor Law.
If the Scope of Services includes any “public work” or “maintenance work,” as those
terms are defined in California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more,
Consultant shall pay prevailing wages for such work and comply with the requirements in
California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and 1810 et seq., and all other applicable laws,
including the following requirements:
(a) Public Work. The Parties acknowledge that some or all of the work to be
performed under this Agreement is a “public work” as defined in Labor Code Section 1720 and
that this Agreement is therefore subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works contracts
and the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”)
implementing such statutes. The work performed under this Agreement is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by
regulation.
(b) Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to the extent
required by Labor Code Section 1771. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the
prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any
interested party on request. By initiating any work under this Agreement, Consultant
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages, and Consultant shall post a copy of the same at each job site where work is performed
under this Agreement.
(c) Penalty for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall comply with
and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment
of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The
Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $200 (two hundred dollars) for each calendar
day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the
DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to
this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor.
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(d) Payroll Records. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the
provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to:
keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as
specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as
provided by Section 1776; and inform the City of the location of the records.
(e) Apprentices. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8,
Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects.
Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all
apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall
provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program.
Within 60 (sixty) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of
its subconsultants shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice
hours performed under this Agreement.
(f) Eight-Hour Work Day. Consultant acknowledges that 8 (eight) hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code
Section 1810.
(g) Penalties for Excess Hours. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by
the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess
hours. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $25 (twenty five dollars for each
worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any
subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work
more than 8 (eight) hours in any one calendar day and 40 (forty) hours in any one calendar week
in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of 8
(eight) hours per day, and 40 (forty) hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public
work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than one
and 1½ (one and one half) times the basic rate of pay.
(h) Workers’ Compensation. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700
provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its
employees if it has employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code
Section 1861, Consultant certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of
this contract.”
Consultant’s Authorized Initials ________
(i) Consultant’s Responsibility for Subcontractors. For every subcontractor
who will perform work under this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for such
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subcontractor's compliance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720)
of the California Labor Code, and shall make such compliance a requirement in any contract
with any subcontractor for work under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to take all
actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance,
including without limitation, conducting a review of the certified payroll records of the
subcontractor on a periodic basis or upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to
pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Consultant shall diligently take
corrective action to halt or rectify any such failure by any subcontractor.
1.5 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals
as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement.
Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus
applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary
for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any
such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City
hereunder.
1.6 Familiarity with Work.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly
investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered
how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and
restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve
work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or
will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services
hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will
materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform
the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions
are received from the Contract Officer in the form of a Change Order.
1.7 Care of Work.
The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to
furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents,
plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be
responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City,
except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.
1.8 Further Responsibilities of Parties.
Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all
instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry
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out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible
for the service of the other.
1.9 Additional Services
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without
invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services
or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be
undertaken unless a written Change Order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant,
incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra
work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the
written approval of the Consultant.
Any increase in compensation of up to 15% (fifteen percent) of the Contract Sum; or, in
the time to perform of up to 90 (ninety) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer through a
written Change Order. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be
approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this
Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant
hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the
Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that
Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and
absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants. No claims for an increase in the
Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this
Section are followed.
If in the performance of the Services, the Contractor becomes aware of material defects
in the Scope of Work, duration, or span of the Services, or the Contractor becomes aware of
extenuating circumstance that will or could prevent the completion of the Services, on time or on
budget, the Contractor shall inform the City’s Contract Officer of an anticipated Change Order.
This proposed change order will stipulate the facts surrounding the issue, proposed solutions,
proposed costs, and proposed schedule impacts.
1.10 Special Requirements.
Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof
are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated
herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any
other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.
ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
2.1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the
amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and
incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for
actual expenses, shall not exceed $398,600 (Three Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand, Six
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Hundred Dollars) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant
to Section 1.9.
2.2 Method of Compensation.
(a) The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon
completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of
the services; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified
in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the
performance of sub tasks, and (b) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods
as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.
(b) A retention of 10% shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be
paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory and timely completion of services. This
retention shall not apply for on-call agreements for continuous services or for agreements for
scheduled routine maintenance of City property or City facilities.
2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.
Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for
reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in
advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5,
and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the
attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.
Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If
Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant
shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.
2.4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice, using the City template,
or in a format acceptable to the City, for all work performed and expenses incurred during the
preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for
payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the
Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the
following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-
contractor contracts. Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant
shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.
City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine
whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant
which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause
Consultant to be paid within 45 (forty-five) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and
undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run
procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the
event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City
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to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice
provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided
herein or any applicable law.
2.5 Waiver.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be
deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance.
Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a
written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in
the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this
reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the
Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer through a Change
Order, but not exceeding 60 (sixty) days cumulatively.
3.3 Force Majeure.
The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather,
fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes,
wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant
shall within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in
writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of
delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when
and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s
determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall
Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of
this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement
pursuant to this Section.
3.4 Term.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding one year
except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”).
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ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.
The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the
principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the
work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
(Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for
directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the
services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be
under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the
foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced
by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize
only the personnel included in the Proposal to perform services pursuant to this Agreement.
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of
Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this
Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors,
if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any
such performance. City shall have the right to approve or reject any proposed replacement
personnel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
4.2 Status of Consultant.
Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation,
debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless
such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in
writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or
any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers,
employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or
agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may
otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may
have to any such rights.
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4.3 Contract Officer.
The Contract Officer shall be Russ Bryden, Principal Engineer, or such person as may be
designated by the Director of Public Works. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure
that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and
the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer.
Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the
approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in
writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to
carry out the terms of this Agreement.
4.4 Independent Consultant.
Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode
or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein,
except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge,
supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing
their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required
herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are
agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed
to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any
joint enterprise with Consultant.
4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and
employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore,
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services
required hereunder without the express written approval of the City; all subcontractors included
in the Proposal are deemed approved. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein
may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation
of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of
City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons
acting in concert of more 25% (twenty five percent) of the present ownership and/or control of
Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such
unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No
approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability
hereunder without the express consent of City.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Insurance Coverages.
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
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expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
(a) General liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01,
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that
has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language
will not be accepted.
(b) Automobile liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury
and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with
Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
(c) Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection
with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any
policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this
Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than
three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.
(d) Workers’ compensation insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers’
Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at
least $1,000,000).
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated
herein.
(f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required
in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
(a) Proof of insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation
endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be
approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification
of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time.
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(b) Duration of coverage. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the
duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services hereunder
by Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(c) Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be
primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required
to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination
of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or
be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-
contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall
be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(d) City’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required
under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced,
City has the right but not the duty to obtain and continuously maintain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement.
(e) Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance
or that is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an
assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger)
in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by
the City’s Risk Manager.
(f) Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or
appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow
Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to
waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery
against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of
its subconsultants.
(g) Enforcement of contract provisions (non-estoppel). Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(h) Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other
requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific
reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given
issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other
coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums
shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained
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by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits
of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(i) Notice of cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or
broker and insurers to provide to City with a 30 (thirty) day notice of cancellation (except for
nonpayment for which a 10 (ten) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
(j) Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be
endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers
shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any
excess/umbrella liability policies.
(k) Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages
required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting
endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.
(l) Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for
all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of
liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(m) Pass through clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants,
subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in
the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements
required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes
all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements
of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants,
subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
(n) Agency’s right to revise specifications. The City reserves the right at any
time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by
giving the Consultant 90 (ninety) days advance written notice of such change. If such change
results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant’s compensation.
(o) Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated,
lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these
specifications unless approved by City.
(p) Timely notice of claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s performance
under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required
liability policies.
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(q) Additional insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
5.3 Indemnification.
To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will
hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial,
administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs,
penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims
or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in
connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein
of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or
entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or
indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its
officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection
with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of
Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and
employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to
any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims
arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work,
operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers,
agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or
employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’
fees.
Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if
it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and
failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This
indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or
omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional
services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring
as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence,
except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities
arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The
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indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive
termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records.
Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of
accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the
disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as
shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract
Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete
and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all
times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make
records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three
(3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such
records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business,
custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by
Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully
cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is
made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records
Act.
6.2 Reports.
Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports
concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer
shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost
of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant
agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that
may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein
or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant
shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the
estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design
services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.
6.3 Ownership of Documents.
All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes,
computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”)
prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this
Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the
Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim
for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full
rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any
use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of
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uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the
City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties
shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such
documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein.
All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared
by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify
City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents
and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such
documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.
6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in
performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the
public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such
information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written
authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not,
without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City
Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at
depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed
under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary”
provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of
Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City
shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and
fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice
of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery
request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work
performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be
present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully
with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests
provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean
the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
7.1 California Law.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to
performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions
concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be
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instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other
appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District
Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los
Angeles, State of California.
7.2 Disputes; Default.
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall
not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed
after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the
reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the
default. This timeframe is 15 (fifteen) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if
circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold
all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the
alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding
invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take
necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City
to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s
legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
7.3 Retention of Funds.
Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant
(whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in
dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or
damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by
reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s
obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount
or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear
to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for
interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of
City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of
the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.
7.4 Waiver.
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any
party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other
provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.
Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of
the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by
a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a
waiver. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of
any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
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7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party
of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or
different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the
other party.
7.6 Legal Action.
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in
equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel
specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain
any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary
provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections
905 et seq. and 910 et seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.
7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.
This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided
in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this
Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant,
except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be
such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. Upon receipt of any notice of
termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be
specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for
all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services
authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation
or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the
event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the
Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.
7.8 Termination for Default of Party.
If termination is due to the failure of the other Party to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement:
(a) City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work
and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable
to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the
compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate
such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off
or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.
(b) Consultant may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, terminate the
Agreement upon written notice to the City‘s Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to
payment for all work performed up to the date of termination.
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7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any
action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or
equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s
fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other
reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other
necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be
deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or
not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which
may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the
terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest.
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall
acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests
of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this
Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor
without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times
avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City
in the performance of this Agreement.
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the
Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation,
partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any
State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay
or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.
Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons
claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of,
any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of
this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed
and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed,
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religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other
protected class.
8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal
Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., as amended, and in connection
therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ
such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this
Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of
unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such
liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees,
incurred by City.
ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notices.
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either
party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and
either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City
Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 and in
the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of
this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of
address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in
72 (seventy two) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
9.2 Interpretation.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship
of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
9.3 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.4 Integration; Amendment.
This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive
expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements
between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels
any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between
the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by
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the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be
waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.
9.5 Severability.
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or
sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid
judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall
not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent
of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives
either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.
No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision
relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of
any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or
in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly
interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of
“financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be
“remote” or “noninterests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant
warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party
including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration,
or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.
Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s),
omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money,
consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City
official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any
agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other
conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render
this Agreement void and of no force or effect.
Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______
9.7 Corporate Authority.
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such
party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally
bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not
violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall
be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
municipal corporation
David Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
____________________________________
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
Address:
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required
from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2)
Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S
SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE
INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR
OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2023 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed
the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2023 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could
prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed
the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:
Task 0 – Project Management
Geosyntec will conduct general project management, coordination, and
administration associated with project delivery of Phase 1 (Tasks 0 through 4 and
7) services according to the baseline schedule for a duration of approximately 24
weeks. The project management tasks include:
Virtual kick-off meeting including meeting agenda and notes;
attendance from Geosyntec will include Project Director (Mark
Hanna), Project Manager (Daniel Lee), Project Engineer (Sam
Hwang), and Drainage Study Task Lead (Al Preston)
Up to six monthly virtual coordination/progress meetings including
meeting agenda and notes; Geosyntec attendance will include
Project Manager and Project Engineer.
Up to 12 bi-weekly status reports; the status reports, approximately
two pages of information, will provide updates on project progress,
budget status, schedule, and key issues.
Up to six monthly project schedule updates; the baseline critical-
path-method schedule (prepared in Microsoft Project) from the
proposal efforts will be updated with completed activities and new
schedule logic or activities as needed.
Per the Request for Qualifications for this Project (dated October 23, 2024) and
the sample Professional Services Agreement (Article 2.2), the method of
compensation will be fixed fee payment in accordance with specified tasks or the
percentage of completion of services. Per the Professional Services Agreement
(Article 2.4), invoices will be submitted monthly in a format acceptable to the
City. Geosyntec will develop a schedule of values, mutually agreed upon by the
City and Geosyntec for invoicing.
Task 0 will be invoiced monthly. Based on the City and project’s needs through
the completion of Phase 1, the scope and fees for Task 0 may be re-negotiated to
account for any additional effort required in Phase 2 (Tasks 5, 6, and 8).
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General Scope Assumptions for All Technical Tasks
Unless noted otherwise, Geosyntec will address one round of consolidated
comments from the City and the City’s selected reviewers. To maintain the
aggressive schedule, consolidated comments will be provided to Geosyntec within
one week of each deliverable that are critical path tasks, and within three weeks for
non-critical path tasks.
Publicly available data, and/or data received from the City, County, or elsewhere
will be deemed accurate and complete. Geosyntec will review data received for
reasonableness and will work to fill gaps, if identified, and is not responsible for
ensuring completeness or overall accuracy of data received.
TASK 1 – DRAINAGE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY
Task 1.1 – Data Collection and Review
Geosyntec will review received and publicly available data/documents through
Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW) web portals (e.g. design
construction plans, storm drain maps) and make specific data requests to LACPW
as appropriate. In addition to our independent desktop research, Geosyntec will
compile and transmit a data request list to the City, including requests for as-
built/record drawings for nearby developments or major capital improvements,
technical models or studies, GIS database with relevant spatial datasets (e.g. storm
drain infrastructure, land- use), historical topographic maps, known surface water
migration locations, and previous survey/elevation datasets in the project
vicinity). Received data will be reviewed and synthesized into a memorandum.
As part of data collection and review, Geosyntec will conduct a field
reconnaissance to assess existing conditions and drainage patterns to inform the
hydrologic and hydraulic assessment. Site reconnaissance is expected to occur
over several days and may include participation with City staff and/or
representatives from the hazard abatement districts. Approximately 80 hours of
personnel time are estimated to complete the necessary field reconnaissance
including visit preparations, coordination, travel time, and field investigations.
Task 1.1 Deliverable: Data Summary Memo
Task 1.2 – Timeline Summary of Development
Geosyntec will review publicly available and received documents (per data
request to LACPW and the City) to develop a timeline summary of residential,
commercial, and institutional developments in the Landslide Complex and its
larger contributing watershed. The project team will use paid and publicly
available historical imagery (e.g. FrameFinder, NearMap, Google Earth) to assess
and assign approximate timelines to general developments in the contributing
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watersheds. Geosyntec will qualitatively assess historical images representing up to
six time periods (e.g. every 20 years back from present-day), and/or specific
periods of advanced development, which will be selected based on adequate
resolution and coverage of the contributing watersheds, to develop a general
timeline for major areas of urbanization.
Task 1.2 Deliverable: Development Timeline Summary
Task 1.3 – Hydrologic and Hydraulic Assessment
Geosyntec will delineate and characterize the Landslide Complex’s sub-watersheds
(e.g., drainage areas, imperviousness, flow paths) for both pre-development (0%
imperviousness) and post- development (present-day) urbanization, developing
drainage maps for each condition, and highlighting major alterations in surface
runoff paths. Geosyntec will utilize the earliest historical image from Task 1.2 and
historical topographic maps from Task 1.1 to inform pre-development watershed
extents and major surface runoff paths. The pre-development condition will be
assessed assuming no urbanization and delineated for drainages that outlet into the
Landslide Complex through washes, swales, and historic canyons. Underlying
soils, characterized per the LA County soils maps, will be assumed unchanged for
pre and post development conditions. Lateral and vertical shifts in soils resulting
from land movement are expected to have insignificant effects on the soil
parameterization necessary for the hydrologic assessment.
Geosyntec will develop hydrologic and hydraulic models using PC-SWMM1. The
models will be run using 2, 10, 25, 50, 100-year, 24-hour design storm events (as
defined by the LA County Hydrology manual) for pre- and post-development
conditions. A continuous simulation will also be performed for a recent 10-year
period that will enable quantification of flows and volumes over the recent past.
Conveyance elements (e.g. pipes, channels) will be modeled per record drawings,
previous models, and technical reports received or obtained from data requests.
The H&H models will include major conveyance elements and only model storm
drains equal to or greater than 24-inches in diameter.
The results of the H&H modeling will be summarized in a technical
memorandum. The H&H memo will identify key points of discharge into the
Landslide Complex and assess modeled changes in hydrologic outputs (e.g. peak
flow, runoff volume, time of concentration) resulting from development. Upon
completion of the Scope of Services, Geosyntec will provide electronic copies of
the H&H models to the City.
1 PC-SWMM is a proprietary advanced H&H software based on the industry-standard Storm Water
Management Model (SWMM) developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Task 1.3 Deliverables: Drainage Study Memo and electronic model files
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Task 1.4 – H&H Model Update with Surface Fractures/Cracks
Evidence suggests that there are unusually large surface fractures or cracks
potentially related to the existing landslide movements that may impact the
drainage analysis. It will be necessary to add these elements in the H&H model as
hydraulic features (e.g., as storage and/or infiltration elements), and this effort
may require additional investigations (e.g., field survey or measurements).
Following completion of the field reconnaissance task (Task 1.1), Geosyntec will
work with the City to develop an appropriate scope and budget for approval.
Task 1.5 –H&H Model Update with Flow Monitoring and Model Calibration
To validate and increase confidence in the base H&H model, the model will be
calibrated with measured flowrates and rain events. This will require the
installation of flow monitoring instrumentation at key outlets corresponding to the
H&H model setup. In general, a larger set of data points will result in better model
calibration. The flow data collection effort can be an ongoing effort that may take
multiple years and can be set up as permanent instrumentation if desired by the
City. Following completion of the base H&H model task (Task 1.3), Geosyntec
will work with the City to develop an appropriate scope and budget for approval.
TASK 2 – PROJECT CONCEPT REPORT
Task 2.1 – Recommendations and Estimates
Geosyntec will develop up to three planning-level concepts (e.g., schematic
layouts or conceptual drawings) and rough order of magnitude cost opinions for
alternatives that reduce stormwater runoff and infiltration into the Landslide
Complex. Up to four 11x17 conceptual plans will be prepared to convey each
alternative concept (up to a total of 12 conceptual plans for the three alternative
concepts). The exhibits will consist of conceptual site plans with approximate
locations and sizes of proposed infrastructure and typical cross sections and/or
details of key infrastructure elements. No specifications are assumed for concept
development. These alternatives will be developed in close collaboration with the
City to present meaningful alternatives. The developed alternatives will aim to
incorporate and reflect the findings of Task 1 with an emphasis on mitigating or
otherwise managing contributing surface runoff at or close to its source. Rough
order of magnitude (ROM) cost opinions will be prepared for each alternative.
Concepts and cost opinions will be summarized and submitted to the City in a
Draft Project Concept Report.
The Draft Project Concept Report will also include high-level discussions of real
estate needs, potential utility conflicts, and permitting requirements as described
in Tasks 3, 4, and 7.
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Note that following selection of the preferred alternative Geosyntec will need to
refine the concept and issue a Final Project Concept Report, implementing
comments received, as initial actions under Future Phase 2. Geosyntec will work
with the City to develop an appropriate scope and budget for approval.
Task 2.1 Deliverables: Draft Project Concept Report
Task 2.2 – Presentation to City Council
2.2.1 - Geosyntec will prepare and deliver one summary presentation and
one summary report summarizing the findings and alternatives of the Draft
Project Concept Report to be presented to the City Council and relevant
stakeholders (e.g. Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee).
Task 2.2 Deliverables:
one summary presentation of the Draft Project Concept Report
one summary ~two-page report
one virtual presentation to City Council and stakeholders up to three
hours; Geosyntec attendance will include Project Director and Project
Manager, and additional Geosyntec experts will be available depending on
topic. Geosyntec will be able to accommodate an in-person component for
this presentation if the format changes.
TASK 3 – PROPERTY AND EASEMENT NEEDS
Publicly available parcel maps (e.g., LA County Assessor Maps, LA County
Records of Survey, Tract Maps, etc.) will be reviewed to support the development
of the three concept alternatives in Task 2. Real estate needs for each concept
alternative will be discussed in the Draft Project Concept Report.
Task 3 Deliverable: Incorporated as discussion within Draft Project Concept Report
TASK 4 – UTILITY RESEARCH
Based on publicly and readily available data, Geosyntec will review available
utility records to support the development of the three concept alternatives in Task
2. For the initial concept alternatives, known existing utilities will be summarized
and plotted on the concept plans for the Draft Project Concept Report.
To understand the viability of the alternatives, utility records requests will be
submitted to utility owners in the project area for all three concept alternatives.
Up to three attempts will be made to request utility records via e-mail. A
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communications log of correspondence with utility owners will be maintained in
an Excel spreadsheet.
Task 4 Deliverables:
Known utility information to be incorporated as a discussion and
plotted on the alternative concepts within Draft Project Concept
Report
Log of correspondence with utility owners
TASK 5 – CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY (FUTURE PHASE 2 SCOPE)
Upon selection of the preferred alternative as described in Task 2 (Final Project
Concept Report), it is assumed that scope and budget for cultural resources study
(Task 5) will be negotiated to fit the specific selected alternative needs.
Upon selection of a preferred alternative project, Geosyntec will conduct a
records search to identify areas of significance for Native American heritage and
notify Tribal contacts that may have further information regarding the Project
area. This task assumes that the City will lead and conduct any formal
consultation with Tribal contacts and Geosyntec will be informed of the outcomes
through summary notes or other means. Geosyntec has excluded any budget for
participation in Tribal consultations.
Upon completing the records search activity, a qualified archaeologist will
conduct one field survey of the project area. Then, a cultural resources report will
be prepared in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act. It is assumed that the results of the field survey will be negative and that no
built environment exists within the Project area requiring evaluation. Should
results identify resources requiring evaluation and reporting, Geosyntec can lead
these efforts at additional cost.
CEQA Initial Assessment including technical studies and other environmental
studies are excluded from scope and can be provided at additional costs if
requested.
Task 5 Deliverable: Cultural Resources Study
TASK 6 – PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (FUTURE PHASE 2
SCOPE)
Upon selection of the preferred alternative as described in Task 2 (Project
Concept Report), it is assumed that scope and budget for design (Task 6) will be
negotiated to fit the specific selected alternative needs.
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Task 6.1 – Geotechnical/Geological Evaluation
It is assumed that geotechnical/geological evaluation may be required to support
the design of proposed improvements, and this evaluation may require
geotechnical assessment. This evaluation will include general background geology
and geotechnical recommendations for proposed improvements.
The proposed geotechnical scope will be based on available and existing relevant
site information, Geosyntec’s team will identify the geotechnical opportunities
and constraints to serve as input parameters that can be incorporated into the
selected alternative. Geosyntec will perform a desktop level evaluation that
includes assessment of groundwater levels, subsurface conditions, liquefaction
susceptibility, and other general geotechnical and soils parameters that can be used
as preliminary inputs to proposed improvements to facilitate future focused
assessments. In support of this task, Geosyntec will review documents provided
by the City as well as publicly available information relevant to the assessment of
the potential geohazards. Geosyntec will utilize publicly available resources such
as the California Geologic Survey (CGS) Seismic Hazard Zone Maps and Seismic
Hazards Reports for the Site, CGS geologic and geohazard online Maps, State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)’s GeoTracker online database, Solid
Waste Information Management System online database, available Hazard Maps,
and site-specific documents prepared by others for the City. Using this
information, Geosyntec will perform a desktop level assessment of potential
geohazards present at up to two project locations including strong ground shaking,
surface fault rupture, landsliding and slope stability, potential for expansive and
collapsible soils, etc. Depending on the selected alternative, geotechnical
evaluation may require field investigations, laboratory analysis, etc.
Task 6.1 Deliverable: Geotechnical Memorandum
Task 6.2 – Land Survey
Land survey of proposed project locations will be required to support the detailed design
of proposed improvements. Geosyntec will lead this effort and help identify and select a
preferred vendor to support this effort.
Task 6.2 Deliverable: Stamped and signed survey.
Task 6.3 – Civil Design
Geosyntec will prepare 50%, 90%, and final plans, specifications, and estimates
for the selected alternative. Geosyntec will provide general civil and minor
structural design to develop construction documents for permitting, contractor
bidding, and construction. The following assumptions are made for this scope:
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“Greenbook” specifications will be referenced as the primary technical
specifications.
City will provide “front-end” specifications and bid forms. The
construction documents will add front-end specifications and bid
forms at 90% design submittal.
Standard Plans from either the City or Standard Plans for Public
Works Constructions will be utilized where applicable.
City comments on the 50% design submittal will be addressed in the
90% design submittal. City comments on the 90% submittal will be
addressed in the Final design submittal. No comments are
assumed for the Final design submittal.
Cost estimates will be prepared in accordance with AACE
(Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering)
International recommended practices.
Note that additional easement, utility and permitting efforts will be
required and can be discussed when Task 6 is under further
development.
Task 6.3 Deliverables:
50% plans, specifications, and cost estimate
90% plans, specifications, and cost estimate
Final plans, specifications, and cost estimate
TASK 7 – PERMITTING RESEARCH (PHASE 1 SCOPE)
Geosyntec will identify necessary project approvals and permits for the
three concept alternatives developed in Task 2. The identified permits will be
listed in the Draft Project Concept Report.
Task 7 Deliverables:
Identified project approvals and permits incorporated as discussion
within the Draft Project Concept Report
TASK 8 – CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT (FUTURE PHASE 2 SCOPE)
Upon selection of the preferred alternative as described in Task 2 (Project
Concept Report), it is assumed that scope and budget for construction
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procurement (Task 8) will be negotiated to fit the specific selected alternative
needs.
Geosyntec will prepare the construction procurement (bid) documents, conduct
contractor bid and review, and recommend a construction contract award for the
City to execute. Geosyntec can develop a list of qualified contractors and engage
them for a better turnout of quality and competitive bids for the City. Per
schedule, contractor bidding will begin with final design submittal. Bid addenda
may need to be issued during the bid period to reflect approved plan sets.
Task 8 Deliverables:
Bid documents (Final plans and specifications plus bid forms)
Pre-bid meeting and job-walk including agenda, and notes
Responses to bid questions & issue up to one bid addenda
Bid evaluation and recommendation
TASK 20 – LANDSLIDE GEOPHYSICAL STUDY (FUTURE PHASE 3 SCOPE)
The Landslide Geophysical Study is a subsurface investigation aimed at
evaluating geologic and groundwater conditions that may be contributing to
ongoing landslide activity in the Portuguese Bend area. The study is intended to
inform long-term slope stabilization planning by characterizing potential
groundwater sources, identifying upwelling zones, assessing groundwater flow
directions, and delineating the geometry of the slide plane and bentonite layer(s).
Proposed geophysical methods include land-based electromagnetics, electrical
resistivity, seismic techniques, or other technologies identified during the scoping
process. Aerial and downhole geophysical methods have already been screened
out due to limitations in resolution, logistical challenges, and insufficient
coverage for the scale of investigation, making ground-based methods the most
appropriate for the project’s site-specific objectives.
These methods can collect continuous, high-resolution data along targeted
transects, offering more robust spatial coverage than traditional borehole
investigations. This approach reduces reliance on interpolation between widely
spaced boreholes and can improve confidence in subsurface interpretations across
the study area. The resulting datasets can be incorporated into three- dimensional
visualizations to support interpretation of geologic structures, engineering design
considerations, and siting of potential dewatering infrastructure. The investigation
will also aim to provide insight into preferential groundwater pathways and
inform estimates of groundwater extraction volumes.
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Additional components of the study include development and/or refinement of a
groundwater model and a leak detection investigation. Geosyntec is coordinating closely
with the City to develop a scope and budget for consideration and approval.
II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work
products to the City:
A. Task 0 – Project Management
a. (1) Virtual Kick-Off Meeting
b. (6) Monthly Virtual Coordination/Progress Meetings
c. (12) Bi-Weekly Status Reports
d. (6) Monthly Project Schedule Updates
B. Task 1.1 – Data Collection and Review
a. Drainage and Development Study
C. Task 1.2 – Timeline Summary of Development
a. Development Timeline Summary
D. Task 1.3 – Hydrologic and Hydraulic Assessment
a. Drainage Study Memo and Electronic Model Files
E. Task 1.4 – H&H Model Update with Surface Fractures/Cracks
a. TBD
F. Task 1.5 –H&H Model Update with Flow Monitoring and Model Calibration
a. TBD
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G. Task 2.1 – Recommendations and Estimates
a. Draft Project Concept Report
H. Task 2.2 – Presentation to City Council
a. (1) Summary Presentation of the Draft Project Concept Report
b. (1) Summary ~Two-Page Report
c. (1) Virtual Presentation to City Council and Stakeholders
I. Task 3 – Property and Easement Needs
a. Incorporated as discussion within Draft Project Concept Report
J. Task 4 – Utility Research
a. Incorporated as Discussion and Plotted on the Alternative Concepts within
Draft Project Concept Report
b. Log of Correspondence with Utility Owners
K. Task 5 – Cultural Resources Study
a. Cultural Resources Study
L. Task 6.1 – Geotechnical/Geological Evaluation
a. Geotechnical Memorandum
M. Task 6.2 – Land Survey
a. Stamped and Signed Survey.
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N. Task 6.3 – Civil Design
a. 50% Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
b. 90% Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
c. Final Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
O. Task 7 – Permitting Research
a. Identified Project Approvals and Permits Incorporated as Discussion
within the Draft Project Concept Report
P. Task 8 – Construction Procurement
a. Bid Documents (Final Plans and Specifications Plus Bid Forms)
b. Pre-bid Meeting and Job-Walk Including Agenda, and Notes
c. Responses to Bid Questions & Issue up to One Bid Addenda
d. Bid Evaluation and Recommendation
Q. Task 20 – Landslide Geophysical Study
a. TBD
III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services,
Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the
following status reports:
a. (6) Monthly Virtual Coordination/Progress Meetings
b. (12) Bi-Weekly Status Reports
c. (6) Monthly Project Schedule Updates
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IV. All work product are subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised
by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and
accepted by City.
V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:
A. Mark Hanna, PhD, PE Project Director
B. Daniel Lee, PE, CCM Project Manager
C. Sam Hwang, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer
D. Phil Reidy, PE Quality Control
E. Al Preston, PhD, PE Hydrology & Hydraulics
F. Muhammed Mustafa, PhD, PE Hydrology & Hydraulics
G. James Gonzales, PG, CHG Hydrogeology
H. Yonas Zemuy, PE Geotechnical
I. Kathleen Harrison, PG Environmental Compliance
J. Haley Bauer, PE Civil Engineering
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EXHIBIT “B”
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
Added text indicated in bold italics, deleted text indicated in strikethrough.
Section 1.1, Scope of Services, is hereby amended as follows:
1.1 Scope of Services.
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall
provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services”, as stated in the Proposal, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein
as the “services” or “work” hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this
Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and
facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough,
competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services
contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its
ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it
shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required
hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose
intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean
those standards of practice ordinarily exercised by other firms recognized by one or more first-
class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.
Section 1.3, Compliance With Law, is hereby amended as follows:
1.3 Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder
in accordance with, all applicable ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the
City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time
service is rendered.
Section 2,4, Invoices, is hereby amended as follows:
2.4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice, using the City template,
or in a format acceptable to the City, for all work performed and expenses incurred during the
preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for
payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the
Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the
following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-
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contractor contracts. Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant
shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.
City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine
whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant
which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause
Consultant to be paid within 45 (forty-five) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and
undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run
procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the
event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City
to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice
provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided
herein or any applicable law.
Section 3.3, Force Majeure, is hereby amended as follows:
3.3 Force Majeure.
The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather,
fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes,
wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant
shall within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in
writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of
delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when
and if in the reasonable judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract
Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no
event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the
performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of
the Agreement pursuant to this Section.
Section 5.2, General Insurance Requirements, is hereby amended as follows:
5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
(i) Notice of cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and
insurers to provide to City with a 30 (thirty) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment
for which a 10 (ten) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required
coverage.
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EXHIBIT “C”
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:
TASK RATE TIME SUB-BUDGET
A. Task 0 $60,000 1 $60,000
B. Task 1.1 $55,800 1 $55,800
C. Task 1.2 $14,800 1 $14,800
D. Task 1.3 $97,100 1 $97,100
E. Task 1.4 TBD 1 TBD
F. Task 1.5 TBD 1 TBD
G. Task 2.1 $111,300 1 $111,300
H. Task 2.2 $9,600 1 $9,600
I. Task 3 $8,300 1 $8,300
J. Task 4 $34,500 1 $34,500
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Task 5
Task 6.1
Task 6.2
Task 6.3
Task 7
Task 8
Task 20
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
$7,200
TBD
TBD
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
$7,200
TBD
TBD
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II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract
Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the
Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are
approved per Section 1.9.
III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of
a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:
A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours
worked, and the hourly rate.
B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting
documentation.
D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials,
and travel properly charged to the Services.
IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed the Contract Sum as
provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
V. The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1.
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EXHIBIT “D
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following
schedule:
Task Duration
A. Task 0 24 Weeks
B. Task 1.1 4 Weeks
C. Task 1.2 4 Weeks
D. Task 1.3 8 Weeks
E. Task 1.4 TBD
F. Task 1.5 TBD
G. Task 2.1 8 Weeks
H. Task 2.2 1 Week
I. Task 3 8 Weeks
J. Task 4 8 Weeks
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Task 5
Task 6.1
Task 6.2
Task 6.3
Task 7
Task 8
Task 20
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
8 Weeks
TBD
TBD
II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the
following dates.
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A. Task 0 – Project Management (24 Weeks)
a. (1) Virtual Kick-Off Meeting
b. (6) Monthly Virtual Coordination/Progress Meetings
c. (12) Bi-Weekly Status Reports
d. (6) Monthly Project Schedule Updates
B. Task 1.1 – Data Collection and Review (4 Weeks)
a. Drainage and Development Study
C. Task 1.2 – Timeline Summary of Development (4 Weeks)
a. Development Timeline Summary
D. Task 1.3 – Hydrologic and Hydraulic Assessment (8 Weeks)
a. Drainage Study Memo and Electronic Model Files
E. Task 1.4 – H&H Model Update with Surface Fractures/Cracks (TBD)
a. TBD
F. Task 1.5 – H&H Model Update w/ Flow Monitoring & Model Calibration (TBD)
a. TBD
G. Task 2.1 – Recommendations and Estimates (8 Weeks)
a. Draft Project Concept Report
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H. Task 2.2 – Presentation to City Council (1 Week)
a. (1) Summary Presentation of the Draft Project Concept Report
b. (1) Summary ~Two-Page Report
c. (1) Virtual Presentation to City Council and Stakeholders
I. Task 3 – Property and Easement Needs (8 Weeks)
a. Incorporated as discussion within Draft Project Concept Report
J. Task 4 – Utility Research (8 Weeks)
a. Incorporated as Discussion and Plotted on the Alternative Concepts within
Draft Project Concept Report
b. Log of Correspondence with Utility Owners
K. Task 5 – Cultural Resources Study (TBD)
a. Cultural Resources Study
L. Task 6.1 – Geotechnical/Geological Evaluation (TBD)
a. Geotechnical Memorandum
M. Task 6.2 – Land Survey (TBD)
a. Stamped and Signed Survey.
N. Task 6.3 – Civil Design (TBD)
a. 50% Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
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b. 90% Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
c. Final Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
O. Task 7 – Permitting Research (8 Weeks)
a. Identified Project Approvals and Permits Incorporated as Discussion
within the Draft Project Concept Report
P. Task 8 – Construction Procurement (TBD)
a. Bid Documents (Final Plans and Specifications Plus Bid Forms)
b. Pre-bid Meeting and Job-Walk Including Agenda, and Notes
c. Responses to Bid Questions & Issue up to One Bid Addenda
d. Bid Evaluation and Recommendation
Q. Task 20 – Landslide Geophysical Study (TBD)
a. TBD
III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the
services in accordance with Section 3.2. Any further extensions require City
Council approval.
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GAVIN NEWSOM
GOVERNOR
NANCY WARD
DIRECTOR
3650 SCHRIEVER AVENUE MATHER, CA 95655
(916) 845-8506 TELEPHONE (916) 845-8511 FAX
www.CalOES.ca.gov
April 8, 2025
Mr. Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Regional Administrator
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region IX
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, California 94607-4052
Subject: First Appeal Project Numbers 754837, 754839, 754840, 754841, and
756339
FEMA-4769-DR-CA, California Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes,
Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Cal OES ID: None FEMA ID: 079-UCK32-00
Subrecipient: Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District
(Los Angeles County)
Cal OES Log: Multiple FEMA Log: Multiple
Grants Portal Appeal No: Multiple
Dear Mr. Fenton:
thank the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its ongoing
partnership in serving California communities.
On March 17, 2025, Cal OES received the enclosed five letters of the same date
from the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (Subrecipient)
(Enclosure 1). The letters appeal FEMA Determination Memos (DM) to deny Public
Assistance (PA) funding for the Project Numbers (PNs) identified in the table
below (Enclosure 2). The total amount of funding at issue for all the
Subrecipient s appeals is $4,630,000.00.
PN Cal OES Log Grants Portal
Appeal
FEMA Log # /
DM
Amount
Appealed
754837 COR-006455 Appeal-1671 DM-PRJ-34160 $250,000.00
754839 COR-006454 Appeal-1672 DM-PRJ-34161 $590,000.00
754840 COR-006453 Appeal-1673 DM-PRJ-34164 $1,560,000.00
754841 COR-006456 Appeal-1669 DM-PRJ-34165 $30,000.00
756339 COR-006458 Appeal-1668 DM-PRJ-34246 $2,200,000.00
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because evidence
demonstrates the facilities were unstable prior to disaster, and therefore the
work claimed is not required as a direct result of the declared disaster.
DMs were signed and uploaded to Grants Portal on January 17, 2025. In
accordance with Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR)
§ 206.206(s for PNs 754837, 754839,
754840, 754841, and 756339 were submitted within 60 calendar days of the
upload date in Grants Portal (Enclosure 2).
Background
The Subrecipient was established in 1980 to provide prevention, mitigation, and
management of the Abalone Cove Landslide that first began sliding in 1979. The
Abalone Cove Landslide is one of four landslides that encompass the Ancient
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex) in the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes. One of the other landslides within the Landslide Complex,
Portuguese Bend Landslide, began sliding as early as 1956 (Enclosure 3).
In response to FEMA-4769-DR-CA, California Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes,
Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4769), the Subrecipient claimed work to
repair damage to fissures and canyon linings that prevent water intrusion below
ground. Also, work was claimed to repair sheared de-watering wells, drainage
lines, culverts, and other facilities (Enclosures 4) (Enclosure 5).
FEMA denied the eligibility of , citing various
combinations of the following five reasons:
1. The work claimed is not required as a result of the declared disaster, and
the Applicant cannot demonstrate the damage was directly caused by
DR-4769.
2. The facilities were unstable based on pre-disaster evidence making the
ground and facility restoration ineligible.
3. The facility is an ineligible unimproved natural feature.
4. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), another Federal Agency is
legally responsible for the maintenance and repair of the roads.
5. The Applicant is not legally responsible to repair the facility. The
Applicant does not own or maintain the facility (Enclosure 2).
in the table on the following page.
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FEMA Denial Reasons by PN
PN Category
Not a
Result
of
DR-4769
Unstable
Prior to
DR-4769
Unimproved
Natural
Feature
FHWA
Responsible
for the road
Applicant
Not Legally
Responsible
754837 G X X X X
754839 G1 X X X
754840 D X X
754841 C X X X
756339 B X X X
Analysis
s detail that pre-existing conditions of landslide and earth movement
are well documented by consulting engineers and geologists, Cotton, Shires
and Associates, Inc. (CSA), for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in a
September 29, 2023, report (Enclosure 6). FEMA points out that the report
discusses landslide activity in the Landslide Complex dating back to 2018
(Enclosure 2, page 5).
In its s, the Subrecipient describes that the claimed
damage is unprecedented because a much deeper landslide, now known as
the Altamira Landslide, has been activated by FEMA-4699-DR-CA, 2023
February-April Storms (DR-4699) and DR-4769 (subject disaster of the appeal).
Previously considered dormant, the Altamira Landslide is hundreds of feet below
and encompasses the historically active Landslide Complex, including the
Abalone Cove Landslide, which is managed by the Subrecipient. To support its
stance, the Subrecipient supplies an updated report from CSA dated
March 16, 2025 (Enclosure 7).
From page 3 of the March 16, 2025, report, CSA states,
[t]he Altamira Landslide is not just a simple expansion [emphasis] of an
existing group of landslides, it is an entirely different, larger, and deeper
landslide with much broader boundaries (including the new coastline
offshore), nearly twice as deep as the depth of historic landslide movement
in some areas and with unprecedented rate of movement.
Cal OES observes that although the most recent CSA report describes the
developing understanding of the Altamira Landslide, it also continues to detail
1 Cal OES observes that PN 754839 is identified in Grants Portal as Category G; however, all the
damage inventories are listed as Category D.
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that the landslide has accelerated from a previous rate of slide 2. In the report
dated March 16, 2025, CSA provides a graphical representation of GPS
monitoring points within the Altamira Landslide that began with minimal creep
and then accelerated its movement in 2018, as the first of three inflection points.
The report states,
Between the October 2018 and October 2019 GPS readings (first inflection
point), an acceleration of creep movement is evident.The graph includes
GPS monitoring point AB-59, which has been the fastest moving point and is
not surprisingly in the center of the entire Altamira Landslide mass
(Enclosure 7, pages 6-7).
Additional evidence of pre-disaster landslide activity is demonstrated in a
February 24, 2025, report from the California Department of Conservation,
California Geological Survey (CGS). Cal OES mission tasked CGS to provide
technical assistance to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in response to the
active and destructive landslide activity of 2024, referred to in the report as the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex (PBLC). The report utilized remote sensing
data in conjunction with GPS survey station data from the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes to provide additional information and situational awareness of evolving
slide activity. The report summary states,
The [National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (NASA-JPL)] assessment summarized average slide movement
data on a monthly basis between 2017 to 2022. From the NASA-JPL and
CGS data, we find that the extent of slide involvement varies through time.
The SAR [Synthetic Aperture Radar] data show that renewed movement of
the slide complex started in November 2022 (Enclosure 8, page 8).
Cal OES agrees with the Subrecipient that the winter storms of DR-4699 and
DR-4769 may have greatly accelerated the sliding of the Altamira Landslide.
However, the work claimed is specific to DR-4769, and the pre-existing instability
dating back to 2018 makes that work ineligible per FEMA policy. Cal OES
the work claimed is not the result of the
declared incident in accordance with 44 CFR § 206.223(a)(1).
Furthermore, the demonstrated pre-existing instability of the slope would make
stabilization efforts ineligible as described in the Public Assistance Program and
Policy Guide (PAPPG), Version 4 (2020) regarding Landslides and Slope
stabilization at pages 181 and 182,
If the site is unstable and there is evidence of pre-disaster instability after the
s
ineligible.
2 Cal OES observed an additional report from CSA dated November 8, 2024, describes the
developing understanding of the Altamira Landslide (Enclosure 3). J-4
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Additionally, the PAPPG states that a facility may be eligible upon the
Subrecipient stabilization of the site and restoring the integral ground. Given
the well-established history of landslide activity that is unique to this area and
the necessity of Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts (GHAD), like the
Subrecipient 3, these landslide conditions can only be managed and as a
result, not permanently repaired.
s also identify other reasons why is
ineligible. Cal OES has not provided additional analysis on every item, because
there is first and foremost insufficient evidence to prove that damage claimed
by the Subrecipient is a result of the declared disaster.
Recommendation
Based on careful analysis, documentation review, and in accordance with
relevant laws, regulations, and policies, Cal OES does not support the
appeal. In accordance with 44 CFR § 206.206(b)(1)(ii)(C), Cal OES
respectfully requests a response to this appeal within 90 days from receipt of this
letter.
If you require additional information regarding this correspondence, please
contact Mr. Robert Larsen, State Public Assistance Officer, at (916) 600-3126.
Sincerely,
ELI OWEN
Assistant Director, Recovery Operations
Enclosures:
1. Subrecipient 1st Appeal letter covering all denied projects under DR-4769
Appendix A Historic Background
Appendix B Pre-Existing Condition and Land Stability
Appendix C Landslide is a result of Severe winter storms (FEMA 4769-DR-CA)
Appendix D Legal Responsibilities of ACLAD
Appendix E FEMA Analysis taken out of context
Appendix F Movement of the Altamira Landslide: Characterization, Related
Impacts, Causation, and Emergency Measures, Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA
3 The Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD) is a GHAD and was the first
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2. FEMA Determination Memos (5)
3. Cotton, Shires, and Assoc. Report dated 11.8.2024
4. Project Reports from Grants Portal (5)
5. Summary Table of Projects with Associated Damage Inventories
6. Cotton, Shires, and Assoc. Report dated 9.29.2023
7. Cotton, Shires, and Assoc. Report dated 3.16.2025
8. CGS Mission Task Report Assessment of Recent Landslide Movement (PBLC)
9. Easement PB Community Assoc. June 1981
10. PBCA Declaration of Restrictions
11. Road Storm Drain Easement
cc: Gordon Leon, Chairman, Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District
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