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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER *Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles. 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Update on Public Works. CC - Public Works PPT.pdf 5. PUBLIC COMMENT RULES: “(California Government Code Section 54954.3). (a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body’s consideration of the item, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 [section omitted]. CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 5:00 PM www.cityofpalmdale.org WELCOME City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023 1

(b) (1) The legislative body of a local agency may adopt reasonable regulations to ensure that the intent of the subdivision (a) is carried out, including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for each individual speaker. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), when the legislative body of a local agency limits time for public comment, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non- English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.” In furtherance of Section 54954.3 of the Brown Act, the public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on the entirety of the Consent Calendar, Appointment, and Closed Session, with two (2) minutes on each Public Hearing, and, if desired, an additional two (2) minutes on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. As specified in the Brown Act, a speaker utilizing a translator will receive twice the amount of time specified. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: CONSENT CALENDAR, APPOINTMENT, AND CLOSED SESSION: Now is the time for public participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar, Appointment, and Closed Session. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total on the entirety of the above sections. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 7.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) 7.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-062, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of intention to annex territory to the City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch), authorizing the levy of special taxes therein and submitting levy of the special taxes to qualified electors; and Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-061, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of consideration to alter the Rate and Method of Special Tax for the City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch). 1._Staff_Report_Amendment_to_CFD_93-1_Revised_for_October_18 (1).docx 2. Reso 2023-062 IntentAnnex J19240.docx 3. Reso 2023-061 ConsiderAlterRMA J19251.docx City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023 2

7.3 Approve Agreement for Legal Services between the City of Palmdale and Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, LLC for a not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 for a term of three (3) years. SR_-_Kane_Ballmer___Berkman_LLC_A-8570_-_10182023 (1).docx Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, LLC (A-8570).pdf 7.4 Accept grant provided by Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) in the amount of $233,506 and approve agreement with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) for purchase and installation of charging stations in the amount of $233,506. SR - Acceptance of AVAQMD Grant Final.docx Palmdale McAdam Park Proj_Agmt (2).pdf Palmdale McAdam Park Project_SOW(1).pdf SHA McAdam Park - Final(1).pdf 7.5 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-063, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for and receive grant funds from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CALRECYCLE). SR_-_CalRecycle_Grant_Resolution_No._CC_2023-063.docx Resolution No. CC 2023-063 - CalRecycle Grants.doc 7.6 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the City of Palmdale and California High-Speed Rail Authority. Staff_Report_CHSRA_MOU_10-18-23.docx CAHSR Palmdale Partnership MOU Authority Final 10.2.23.docx MOU Exhibit A.pdf 7.7 Award construction agreement with Comet Electric, Inc. for PN 849, The Rancho Vista Boulevard at Armfield Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, in the amount of $733,131 for a term of 60 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. PN 849 Staff report final.docx Draft Agreement - PN 849 Comet Electric Inc. (A-8447).pdf 7.8 Approve Requisition No. 00240393 for Purchase Order with SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC for landscape aggregate, boulders, and materials in an amount not to exceed $137,000 for FY2023-24. SR_Approve_Requisition_00240393_SiteOne_Landscape_PO_v02.docx 1. Requisition 00240393 SiteOne Landscape Supply.pdf 7.9 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-066, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale extending the Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of a Local Emergency resulting from Tropical Storm Hilary. City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023 3

Staff_Report_Resolution_No._CC_2023_066_ee (1).docx Resolution 2023 066.docx 7.10 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. CC - July 31, 2023 Joint Palmdale/Lancaster CC - August 28, 2023 CC/SA - October 4, 2023 07-31-23 Joint Palmdale-Lancaster Minutes.pdf CC Mins 08 28 2023 5PM.pdf CC SA Mins 10 04 2023 5PM.pdf 8. APPOINTMENT 8.1 City Council Nomination and Appointment of one (1) Member to the Board of Library Trustees. StaffReport_LB_Appointment_2023.docx Stephanie Orellana.pdf Ronald Chatters III_Palmdale Library Board of Trustee Application redacted.pdf 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9.1 Approve a service agreement for a lighting fixture retrofit project with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. in the amount of $285,000 for a term of one year. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes. SR_-_Pelona_Vista_Park-n-Ride_Retrofit_4217_Final__2_.docx Agreement No 8522.pdf 9.2 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the design-build agreement with Schneider Electric for added energy project services for $6,172,270. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes. SR_-_Schneider_Electric_-_Amendment_1_final__2.docx Amendment to Agreement - Schneider Electric(A-8161) Amendment # - 03-29-2023 - Preview (5).pdf 10. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes total on items not listed on the agenda. City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023 4

11. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS 12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 13. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY 13.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Attorney 14. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY 15. ADJOURN meeting to November 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you require oral Spanish translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267- 5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023 5

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER *Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles. 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Update on Public Works. CC - Public Works PPT.pdf 5. PUBLIC COMMENT RULES: “(California Government Code Section 54954.3). (a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body’s consideration of the item, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 [section omitted]. CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 5:00 PM www.cityofpalmdale.org WELCOME City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023

(b) (1) The legislative body of a local agency may adopt reasonable regulations to ensure that the intent of the subdivision (a) is carried out, including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for each individual speaker. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), when the legislative body of a local agency limits time for public comment, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non- English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.” In furtherance of Section 54954.3 of the Brown Act, the public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on the entirety of the Consent Calendar, Appointment, and Closed Session, with two (2) minutes on each Public Hearing, and, if desired, an additional two (2) minutes on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. As specified in the Brown Act, a speaker utilizing a translator will receive twice the amount of time specified. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: CONSENT CALENDAR, APPOINTMENT, AND CLOSED SESSION: Now is the time for public participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar, Appointment, and Closed Session. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total on the entirety of the above sections. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 7.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) 7.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-062, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of intention to annex territory to the City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch), authorizing the levy of special taxes therein and submitting levy of the special taxes to qualified electors; and Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-061, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of consideration to alter the Rate and Method of Special Tax for the City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch). 1._Staff_Report_Amendment_to_CFD_93-1_Revised_for_October_18 (1).docx 2. Reso 2023-062 IntentAnnex J19240.docx 3. Reso 2023-061 ConsiderAlterRMA J19251.docx City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023

7.3 Approve Agreement for Legal Services between the City of Palmdale and Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, LLC for a not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 for a term of three (3) years. SR_-_Kane_Ballmer___Berkman_LLC_A-8570_-_10182023 (1).docx Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, LLC (A-8570).pdf 7.4 Accept grant provided by Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) in the amount of $233,506 and approve agreement with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) for purchase and installation of charging stations in the amount of $233,506. SR - Acceptance of AVAQMD Grant Final.docx Palmdale McAdam Park Proj_Agmt (2).pdf Palmdale McAdam Park Project_SOW(1).pdf SHA McAdam Park - Final(1).pdf 7.5 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-063, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for and receive grant funds from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CALRECYCLE). SR_-_CalRecycle_Grant_Resolution_No._CC_2023-063.docx Resolution No. CC 2023-063 - CalRecycle Grants.doc 7.6 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the City of Palmdale and California High-Speed Rail Authority. Staff_Report_CHSRA_MOU_10-18-23.docx CAHSR Palmdale Partnership MOU Authority Final 10.2.23.docx MOU Exhibit A.pdf 7.7 Award construction agreement with Comet Electric, Inc. for PN 849, The Rancho Vista Boulevard at Armfield Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, in the amount of $733,131 for a term of 60 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. PN 849 Staff report final.docx Draft Agreement - PN 849 Comet Electric Inc. (A-8447).pdf 7.8 Approve Requisition No. 00240393 for Purchase Order with SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC for landscape aggregate, boulders, and materials in an amount not to exceed $137,000 for FY2023-24. SR_Approve_Requisition_00240393_SiteOne_Landscape_PO_v02.docx 1. Requisition 00240393 SiteOne Landscape Supply.pdf 7.9 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-066, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale extending the Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of a Local Emergency resulting from Tropical Storm Hilary. City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Staff_Report_Resolution_No._CC_2023_066_ee (1).docx Resolution 2023 066.docx 7.10 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. CC - July 31, 2023 Joint Palmdale/Lancaster CC - August 28, 2023 CC/SA - October 4, 2023 07-31-23 Joint Palmdale-Lancaster Minutes.pdf CC Mins 08 28 2023 5PM.pdf CC SA Mins 10 04 2023 5PM.pdf 8. APPOINTMENT 8.1 City Council Nomination and Appointment of one (1) Member to the Board of Library Trustees. StaffReport_LB_Appointment_2023.docx Stephanie Orellana.pdf Ronald Chatters III_Palmdale Library Board of Trustee Application redacted.pdf 9. PUBLIC HEARING 9.1 Approve a service agreement for a lighting fixture retrofit project with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. in the amount of $285,000 for a term of one year. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes. SR_-_Pelona_Vista_Park-n-Ride_Retrofit_4217_Final__2_.docx Agreement No 8522.pdf 9.2 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the design-build agreement with Schneider Electric for added energy project services for $6,172,270. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes. SR_-_Schneider_Electric_-_Amendment_1_final__2.docx Amendment to Agreement - Schneider Electric(A-8161) Amendment # - 03-29-2023 - Preview (5).pdf 10. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes total on items not listed on the agenda. City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023

11. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS 12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 13. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY 13.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Attorney 14. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY 15. ADJOURN meeting to November 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you require oral Spanish translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267- 5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Public Works Building & Maintaining Value In Our Community Office Locations Public Works Main Office: 38250 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 661/ 267-5300 Public Works Maintenance Office: 39110 3rd Street East Palmdale, CA 93550 661/ 267-5338

Lynn Glidden, Director of Public Works Public Works ✓ Develop & Implement City Capital Projects ✓ Transportation Planning & Special Projects (High Speed Rail) ✓ Water Resource Management (Recycled Water & Storm Water) ✓ Oversee Utilities – City Sewers, Storm Drains & Street Lights ✓ Maintain City assets such as: Facilities, Streets, Landscape, Fleet & Sewers ✓ Coordinate with AVTA to provide Transit Services ✓ Manage the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Contract with Waste Mgmt. ✓ Review and impose requirements and provide construction inspection on new land development ✓ Developing a comprehensive Asset Management System (Lucity) with mapping abilities

Director of Public Works Lynn Glidden Deputy Director of Public Works Hamed Hashemian Capital Improvement Manager TBD (7) Maintenance Division Manager Bruce Roadhouse (104) Engineering City Engineer Bill Padilla (10) Street Superintendent Joel Kefuss Landscape Superintendent Paul Wood Park Superintendent Steve Montenegro Collection System Superintendent Richard Saenz Innovation & Environmental Manager Ben Lucha (5) Traffic Engineering Traffic Manager Jay Nelson (9) Facilities Superintendent Brett Nielsen Fleet Maintenance Superintendent Adam Dyer

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

WHAT DO WE DO? 1. DEVELOP 2. IMPLEMENT 3. MANAGE

Capital Improvement Project Budget

Capital Improvement Projects 20 PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Public Works Administrative staff of 2 full-time & 2.5 part- time employees provides support to 5 divisions including CIP, Innovation and Environmental, Maintenance, Engineering, and Traffic Engineering. MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS # OF PROJECTS Director of Public Works 4 Deputy of Public Works 7 CIP Manager tbd (5) Project Managers 48 Maintenance assigned projects 4 Unassigned Projects 11 Budgeted Projects - Inactive 20 *Outside Consultants 3 Total CIP Projects 97

Capital Improvement Projects In Progress ➢ Yellen Park Phase II ➢ Avenue R Complete Streets ➢ Civic Center Complete Streets

Capital Improvement Projects Completed ➢ Courtney’s Playground ➢ Rancho Vista Park ➢ Avenue R & 45th Signal ➢ Sewer Manhole Replacement

ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SIGNALS

ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION ▪ REVIEW OF PROJECTS: ENTITLEMENTS, CIVIL PLANS, & CONSTRUCTION ▪ CREATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ▪ ISSUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS ▪ PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

ENGINEERING PERMITS

ENGINEERING FEES

TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DESIGN, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND COORDINATE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM. STREETLIGHTS IN THE CITY TOTAL # Streetlight Poles 17,900 Freeway and Rail Overpass Streetlight Locations 7

INNOVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL

INNOVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION ➢ STAFF OF 5 EMPLOYEES ➢ Monitors the City’s environmental compliance efforts ➢ Solid waste and recycling programs ➢ Community Outreach & Outside Agency Coordination ➢ Air quality programs ➢ Energy conservation and efficiency programs • EV Charging Stations • Wireless Communications • Illegal dumping program • EPIC energy programs • City Fiber

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & OUTSIDE AGENCY COORDINATION

Location Type Oasis Park 4 - Level 2 Civic Center 2 - Level 2* 1 - DC Fast* Ave S Park and Ride 4 – DC Fast PTC 12 – Level 2 Rancho Vista Park 1 – Level 2 McAdam Park 12 – Level 2 – COMING SOON EV CHARGING STATIONS All new vehicles sold in California by 2035 are to be electric or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs).

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES There are 13 active sites and 2 inactive sites.

ILLEGAL DUMPING Action Plan & Clean Up Events

EPIC – ENERGY FOR PALMDALE’S INDEPENDENT CHOICE Over 90% participation rate and 5 programs in place.

CITY FIBER • Staff is working with Asset Management to create a live map to track fiber deployment progress. • SiFi – East Palmdale • Approximately 23,157 linear feet of micro trenching have been completed to date which is about 4% complete. • Staff will coordinate a launch of service event for 2nd quarter of 2024. • Race Communications – West Palmdale and East Palmdale • Race has been meeting with staff and working on their first submittal.

MAINTENANCE DIVISION

ADMINISTRATION ➢ STAFF OF 6 EMPLOYEES ➢ Administrative support responsibilities: • Process Service Requests • Work Order reporting • Contract & Budget management ➢ Graffiti/vandalism & illegal dumping tracking ➢ Maintain Asset Management Program (Lucity) Maintenance Division

FACILITY MAINTENANCE ➢ STAFF OF 12 EMPLOYEES ➢ Duties on all city owned buildings ▪ Heating and Air Conditioning ▪ Electrical and Plumbing Systems ▪ Stationary Equipment ▪ Carpentry ▪ Locksmithing ▪ Security Alarm Systems ▪ Fire & Life safety systems ▪ Lighting-Buidling exterior/interior, Sports field, pathway & parking lots ▪ Pools/Drytown Water Park ➢ Custodial services for City facilities ➢ Special projects and events ➢ Vandalism repairs on City facilities Maintenance Division

FACILITY MAINTENANCE Duties Total Buildings Maintained & Repaired 68 Building Area Maintained (SF) 520,000 Facilities with Custodial Services 48 Swimming Pools Maintained 4 Waterpark Maintained 1 Maintenance Division

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ➢ STAFF OF 17.5 EMPLOYEES ➢ Duties include: ▪ Manage multiple major service contracts ▪ Turf, irrigations and planter maintenance ▪ Homeless encampment clean-up ▪ Water conservation management ▪ Maintain and repair multi-use trails ▪ Landscape renovations ▪ Manage Landscape Assessment Districts (LAD’s) ▪ Illegal dumping removal ▪ Graffiti abatement ▪ Trim trees through city medians, parks, right of way ▪ Assess & repair vandalism ▪ Traffic accident infrastructure repairs ▪ Fence and gate repairs and replacements Landscape Assessment Districts and General Benefit Landscape Maintenance Division

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Landscape Assessment Districts and General Benefit Landscape Landscape Statistics Units Landscape Districts 245 General Benefit Landscape 57 Landscaped Areas (acres) 482 Trees maintained 15,770 Drainage Basins 285 Nature Trails (miles) 6 Electric Meter Pedestals 479 Irrigation Controllers 446 Backflow Prevention Devices 474 Irrigation Booster Pumps 27 Drainage Basin Pump Stations 14 Weather Stations 3 Maintenance Division

PARK MAINTENANCE Parks & Facility Grounds, Park & Rides, PTC ➢ STAFF OF 8 EMPLOYEES ➢ Maintain grounds, green spaces & park infrastructure at 19 park sites, city facilities, 3 park & rides & Palmdale Transportation Center / 522 developed acres ➢ Fabrication in support of all Depts., Divisions & Sections ➢ Manage soil health & micro-biology ➢ Manage outdoor water use, maintain & repair irrigation, conserve water ➢ Manage multiple major multi-year service contracts Maintenance Division

PARK MAINTENANCE Parks & Facility Grounds, Park & Rides, PTC ➢ Urban forestry, integrated pest management, turf management, water conservation ➢ Walking & nature trails ➢ Agronomic soil testing & conditioning ➢ Sports field maintenance around parks & recreation league programming ➢ Sport courts, playgrounds, fixtures & furnishings ➢ CIP support ➢ Special event support i.e Starlight Concert Series, Music in the Parks, National Night Out, Park Connect ➢ Drainage systems ➢ Concrete ➢ Fencing & gates ➢ Painting ➢ Volunteer events ➢ Vandalism repair & graffiti abatement ➢ Homeless Encampment Clean Up Parks Statistics Units Parks Maintained 19 Transportation Facilities Maintained 4 Total Area Maintained (developed and undeveloped acreage) 570 Ball Fields (softball and little league) 24 Courts (tennis/pickle ball, basketball, volleyball) 27 Multi Use Sports Fields (soccer & flag football) 26 Skate Parks 2 Trees Maintained 6,781 Maintenance Division

PARK MAINTENANCE Water Conservation ➢ 1 MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST ➢ 3 weather stations, 5 rain cans ➢ Weather based irrigation programming ➢ 16 booster pumps ➢ Certified Irrigation Auditors & Technicians ➢ EPA Water Sense Partners ➢ Swift repairs based on system alerts ➢ Weekly irrigation system checks ➢ More frequent water audits ➢ Minimize runoff and waste ➢ Reclaimed water to irrigate Mc Adams park ➢ Innovative landscape designs ➢ Drought tolerant renovations ➢ Water usage in 2022 was 481 acre feet • In 2022 there were mandated water restrictions from both purveyors - 20% PWD & 30% LACoW as a result water usage decreased Maintenance Division

STREET MAINTENANCE ➢ Inspect, maintain and repair: ▪ pavement ▪ curbs ▪ gutters ▪ sidewalks ▪ bridges ▪ storm drains ➢ Traffic signs & safety devices ➢ Pavement legends, striping, crosswalks, and painted curbs ➢ Illegal dumping removal Maintenance Division Streets and Drainage Statistics Units Street Centerline Miles 585 Pavement Area (acres) 2,450 Curb Miles 606 Alley Miles 2 Sidewalk Miles 560 Gravel/Dirt Road Centerline Miles 2.5 Bridges 9 Box Culverts 6 Drywells (estimated) 540 Drainage Basins (Regional and Ana Verde) 16 Traffic Safety Signs (estimated number) 8,645 Storm Drains and Culverts (miles) 15 Pump Stations 3

STREET MAINTENANCE Maintenance Division Illegal Dumping Removals

FLEET MAINTENANCE ➢ STAFF OF 4 EMPLOYEES ➢ Maintenance on all Fleet vehicles ➢ Heavy equipment management ➢ Small equipment & power tools management ➢ Environmental waste management ➢ Vehicle Code compliance ➢ Emergency generators ➢ Recycling Program Maintenance Division Fleet Inventory Units Cars; vans; and light, medium, and heavy-duty pick-up trucks 144 Large construction equipment (sewer truck, loader, backhoe, tractor, street sweeper, etc.) 34 Trailers and various maintenance equipment (chipper, mowers, forklifts, etc.) 56 Small maintenance equipment (chainsaws, blowers, pumps, power hand tools, etc.) 106

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