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CC - Approval of Professional Services Agreement with California Watershed Engineering for the Design of Mesmer Low Flow Diversion Project, PR-005 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $129,805 ($120,805 Base Cost with a Contingency of $9,000)
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Meeting Date: March 26, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Lee Torres
Phone Number: (310)253-6457
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/21/18);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (03/15/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with California Watershed Engineering for the design of Mesmer Low flow Diversion Project, PR-005 in an amount not-to-exceed $129,805 ($120,805 base cost with a contingency of $9,000).
BACKGROUND
Centinela Creek is a tributary to Ballona Creek draining approximately 9.83 square mile area (6,288 acres) of Culver City, Inglewood, Los Angeles, and the County of Los Angeles unincorporated areas. Centinela Creek flows into Ballona Creek Estuary immediately downstream of the 90 Freeway crossing.
On December 28, 2012, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) adopted R4-2012-0175, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4 Permit). This latest MS4 Permit establishes waste discharge requirements for stormwater and non-stormwater (urban runoff) discharges within the watersheds of Los Angeles County. Ballona Creek has been identified as being impaired by elevated levels of trash, toxics, and bacteria. The MS4 Permit includes Total Maximum Daily Load regulations (TMDL's) for these pollutants.
At the time, it was anticipated the initial Ballona Bact...
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