Engineering Division
The Division's objectives are to provide a high level of safety in the various Public Works areas in the most efficient and economical way. The major focus of the Division is safety: safety to the citizens, the public and affected employees. Projects done by the Division are done primarily to provide safe and healthy conditions throughout the City, and to maintain safe conditions at the highest level. The main functions of the Division are as follows:
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Preparation of plans and specifications.
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Right-of-way appraisals and acquisitions.
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Oversee the bidding process for Capital Outlay projects.
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Administration, inspection and construction of Capital Improvement Projects.
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During construction, engineering staff inspects the work.
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Capital Improvement Projects (C.I.P.'s) consist of preliminary study, design and inspection. The projects are funded by Gas Tax, Prop C, Transit Revenue Sharing, CRA, State and Federal funds. Types of projects include, but are not limited to:
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Street Construction.
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Traffic Signals.
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Storm Drains.
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Water and Sewer Systems.
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Parks.
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Operate and maintain the traffic signals.
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Traffic Signal Maintenance Program, which pays for the energy costs of operating traffic signs and safety lights. Monitoring and maintenance of these devices (currently - signals and flashers in the City). CalTrans and the County maintain these signals.
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Monitor and maintain traffic operation (speed survey, investigations, volume count).
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Monitor and maintain traffic review (review traffic report , traffic control plans).
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Administration of Non-Capital Improvement Projects, parcel maps, subdivisions and grading permits.
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Agreement projects (dedications, waivers, covenants, lot line adjustment, encroachment license)
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Review and approve the plans for public works improvement by private developers.
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Inspections (driveway, sidewalk, sewer, storm drain, water line).
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Check and review lot splits and tract maps.
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Maintain and monitor the Storm Water Management Program (NPDES).
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Maintain and operate the Citywide-recycling program (AB-939).
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Maintain and operate Waste Management Program (residential refuse contracts and business/commercial refuse haulers.
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Maintain direct contact with the officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Caltrans, County of Los Angeles Sanitation District and public utility companies.
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Monitor mining sites and mining activities throughout cities.
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Congestion Management Program (CMP).
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