CC SR 20260421 G - Ratify Payment Crenshaw Blvd Emergency Contract
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 04/21/2026
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consider ratifying payments for emergency services related to storm drain repairs on
Crenshaw Boulevard approximately 830-feet north of Crest Road.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Ratify payments for an emergency response for storm drain repairs on Crenshaw
Boulevard approximately 830-feet north of Crest Road during the period between
March 9, 2026 and March 24, 2026 in the amount of $360,110 to Colich and Sons,
L.P.; and
(2) Receive and file a report of all costs to complete the emergency work.
FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended City Council action will result in ratification of
expenditures in the amount of $360,110 under a City Manager
authorized emergency contract. The total estimated cost of the
emergency repair inclusive of other existing on-call contracts is
approximately $420,100. The work is funded through the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2025-26 budget under Stormwater Asset Management Program
in Capital Infrastructure Program Fund. VR
Amount Budgeted: $1,450,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 330-400-8701-8XXX
(CIP Fund – Storm Drain Asset Mgmt. - Various) VR
ORIGINATED BY: Brandon Mesker, Associate Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Invoice from Colich & Sons, LP for emergency construction services (page A-1)
B. March 3, 2026 City Council Staff Report Awarding Construction Contract
BACKGROUND:
In January 2025, a resident reported concerns that a location on the northbound lane of
Crenshaw Boulevard approximately 830 feet north of Crest Road appeared to be sinking.
Shortly thereafter, Staff conducted a camera inspection of the existing storm drain system
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beneath the reported location. The camera inspection revealed that the existing metal
pipe was rusted out along the flowline and required replacement; however, there was no
indication at that time that the pipe was collapsing or the roadway was subsiding. Staff
began the process of preparing engineered plans and specifications through a consultant
engineer, Harris & Associates (Harris) to obtain construction bids for replacement of the
pipe.
In August 2025, as part of a routine inspection, Staff observed separation of a portion of
the curb and gutter located above the storm drain line. As a precautionary measure, the
City installed steel plates across Crenshaw Boulevard while engineering and b idding of
the replacement project was in progress.
After observing the expansion of a sinkhole on Hawthorne Boulevard at Indian Valley
Road shortly after recent rainstorms, Staff immediately obtained an additional camera
inspection of the Crenshaw Boulevard storm drain to be sure that the condition there was
not also worsening due to the recent rainstorms. The updated camera inspection revealed
further deterioration of the storm drain warranting an immediate response
DISCUSSION:
On March 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-16 and declared that
an emergency exists, which will not permit the formal competitive solicitation of bids to
repair the storm drain (Attachment B). Following an informal competitive bidding process,
the City authorized Colich and Sons (Colich) to commence work on replacing the
deteriorating storm drain based on their proposal in the amount of $360,110; which was
formalized into an agreement including a $25,000 contingency and signed by the City
Manager, pursuant to City Council authorization, on March 14, 2026. Additionally, Staff
issued a task order in the amount of $56,600, within the existing approved budget, to
Sunbeam Consulting, Inc. (Sunbeam) for construction management and inspection using
an existing on-call contract. Engineering support during construction continued with Harris
under their existing contract in the amount of $23,085.
Colich began the emergency work on March 9, 2026, using the engineered plans
prepared by Harris. The work involved installing traffic control, removing the failed section
of the storm drain pipe, and replacing it with new pipe. Colich completed the emergency
work and restored the roadway and sidewalk surface on March 24, 2026.
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Exhibit 1: Project Limits
Exhibit 2: Crenshaw Blvd Northbound (Left) and Southbound (Right) Repairs In Progress
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Exhibit 3: Crenshaw Blvd Northbound (Left) and Southbound (Right) Completed Repairs
The total cost associated with the repair work is summarized in Table 1 below. Staff and
Sunbeam reviewed all City contractor invoices and determined the charges to be fair,
reasonable, commensurate with the level of effort required, and consistent with daily field
records.
Table 1: Summary of Project Costs
Item Company Cost Scope of Work
1 Harris & Associates $20,282.50 Engineered Plans
2 Hardy & Harper, Inc $11,172 Initial Traffic Plate Installation and Removal
3 Colich & Sons, LP $360,110 Emergency Storm Drain Repair
(Attachment A)
4 Sunbeam Consulting $28,524 Construction Management & Inspection
Total Cost $420,088.50
In accordance with the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) procurement
procedures, the City Council is being asked to ratify expenditures associated with
emergency repairs performed by Colich, as this represents the earliest opportunity when
all necessary detailed accounting is available considering that completion of the work and
review of all invoices had to first be done (Attachment A). Staff notes that only the Colich
expenditures require City Council ratification because the other elements of work were
performed under existing agreements.
The work was funded through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Storm Drain Asset
Management Program & Master Plan Update (CIP Project Number 8701). Table 2, on the
following page, shows a budget summary of CIP Project 8701.
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Table 2: Storm Drain Asset Management Program & Master Plan Update Budget Summary
CONCLUSION:
In response to the emergency storm drain repairs on Crenshaw Boulevard approximately
830-feet north of Crest Road, Staff engaged consultants and contractors to perform
professional services and repairs that were immediately necessary to prevent the loss of
life and/or property. To comply with the RPVMC, Staff recommends that the City Council
ratify payments to Colich for the emergency response.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff recommendation, the following alternative action s are available for the
City Council’s consideration:
1. Do not approve the payment(s) to Colich, which may result in the parties pursuing
legal action because the services were provided in good faith as an emergency
response to prevent the loss of life and/or property.
2. Take other action or provide direction, as deemed appropriate.
8701 - Storm Drain Asset Management Program & Master Plan Update
Fund Budget Notes
FY25-26 Original Budget 330 1,000,000.00
330 450,000.00
CC SR 3-3-2026 Funding transferred from 8726 - Storm
Drain Imps at Montemalaga Canyon to 8701- Storm
Drain Asset Mgmt Program
Revised Budget 1,450,000.00
Fund Project Budget
Expenditures
as of 3/25/2026
Committed
as of 3/25/2026
Remaining
Balance
8001 Professional/Technical Services 330 518,343.00 21,937.65 439,468.00 56,937.35 Committed amount of $439,468 for Citywide
Storm Drain CCTV Condition Assessment
8005 Engineering Design Services 330 60,532.00 19,156.25 4,003.75 37,372.00
8006 Inspection Services 330 25,000.00 - - 25,000.00
8807 Other Improvements 330 846,125.00 2,460.00 564,967.00 278,698.00
Committed amount: $385,110 for Crenshaw
Storm Drain Rehabilitation and if approved,
$179,857 for Sinkhole at Hawthorne & Indian
Peak
Project Total 1,450,000.00$ 43,553.90$ 1,008,438.75$ 398,007.35$
Description
Project Budget Summary
FY25-26 Budget Transfer from CIP 8726
Project Costs Summary
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