Proposition O: Strategic Plan for
Improving the Process
Observations
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Slow start
Process not viewed favorably
Disagreement about goals
Not like other City bond programs
City at beginning of TMDL process
Limited funds for projected needs
Reliance on models vs. actual data
General Recommendations
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Develop master plan
Better identify impaired water bodies
Expand regional monitoring
Evaluate full impact of actions
Specific Recommendations
1. Categorize projects into two groups
• Water Quality Compliance Projects
• Innovative WQ Improvement Projects
Specific Recommendations
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Create Prop O administrator position
Create a comprehensive staffing plan
Do not repeat previous planning effort
Groundtruth computer models
Specific Recommendations
6. Evaluate proposal readiness
7. Include O & M estimate from operators
8. Create funding partnerships
9. Integrate with existing regional plans
10. Standardize all formats
11. Quantify WQ benefits
Specific Recommendations
12. - 17. Improve Coordination
18. - 20. Improve Outreach
Proposition O: Status of
Projects and Funding
APPROVED PROJECTS IN CONSTRUCTION
(Total = $38M)
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Catch Basin Inserts and Coverings Phase I
Oros Green Street
Catch Basin Opening Screen Covers Phase II
Inner Cabrillo Beach Bacterial Water Quality
Improvement Phase I
• Cesar Chavez Ground Water Improvement (SheldonArleta Phase I)
APPROVED PROJECTS IN DESIGN
(Total = $32M and $29M set aside)
•Santa Monica Beaches Low Flow Diversions
Upgrades
•Grand Blvd. Stormwater BMP
•La Cienega/Fairfax DWP Power Line Easement
Stormwater BMP
•Mar Vista Recreation Center Stormwater BMP
•South Los Angeles Wetlands Park
•Imperial Highway Sunken Median Stormwater BMP
•Westminster Dog Park Stormwater BMP
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PROJECTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL
(Total = $53M and $178M set aside)
•Strathern Pit Multi-Use
•Peck Park Canyon Enhancement
•Rosecrans Recreational Center Storm Water Enhancements
•Cabrito Paseo Walkway/Bike Path
•Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation Project (approved for design)
•Machado Lake Ecosystem-Water Quality/Habitat Improvement
•(approved for design)
•Wilmington Drain Multi-Use (approved for design)
PROJECTS APPROVED BY COAC AND AOC
(Total = $61M)
•Los Angeles Zoo Parking Lot Project
•Hansen Dam Recreational Area Parking Lot
and Wetlands Restoration
•Trash TMDL Implementation Phase III:
Catch Basin Opening Screen Covers