Common use of PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION Clause in Contracts

PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION. On June 29, 2004, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District adopted the Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan (SVWMP) and the SVWMP Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). The SVWMP identified 18 Best Management Practice projects that focus on flood protection, increased water conservation, improved water quality, increased habitat restoration, and enhanced recreational opportunities. In recent years, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) has completed construction of two projects from the SVWMP: Tuxford Green Multiuse Project and the Sun Valley Park Drain and Infiltration System Project. Efforts are currently underway for the implementation of a third project from the SVWMP, the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. This project will convert a 46-acre, construction debris landfill into a multipurpose wetlands park. The project will feature a storm drain system and detention pond for stormwater capture, a wetlands area for stormwater treatment, and recreational open space. The treated stormwater runoff will be pumped to existing underground infiltration basins at the adjacent Sun Valley Park for groundwater recharge. The project includes a 4.75-mile storm drain system from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street to the detention pond at the wetlands park. In November 2005 the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) adopted the Integrated Resources PEIR, which identifies a proposed recycled water line from the Valley Steam Plant along the same alignment as the storm drain system. The enclosed Agreement will allow for the inclusion of the proposed recycled water line in the design and construction of the storm drain system from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street to the wetlands park. The recycled water line infrastructure will convey Title 22 treated water to the wetlands park to be used for irrigation. The adopted PEIR did not consider the recycled water line component of the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. An Addendum to the PEIR was prepared to refine the Project Scope, discuss an alternative storm drain alignment, and include the recycled water line in the project description. Approval of the recommended actions will certify the Addendum to the PEIR. The project name has changed from Strathern Wetlands Park Project to ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. The Park has been dedicated in memory of ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, an engineer with the City of Los Angeles who lost his life during the 2005 storms in a sink hole on Tujunga Avenue adjacent to Strathern Pit. Moving forward, all documents and communication regarding the project will refer to the project as the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project (a.k.a. Strathern Wetlands Park Project). The purpose of the recommended action is to certify the Addendum to the Final PEIR and to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, on behalf of the LACFCD, to execute the enclosed Project Partnership Agreement (Agreement No. WR-12-1049) with the LADWP for the inclusion of a recycled water line in the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project.

PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION. On June 29▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Dam, 2004constructed in 1957 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), is an integral part of the Los Angeles County Drainage Area system, protecting 25 cities and over 1 million people downstream from potentially catastrophic flooding. In May 2016, the Corps determined that the dam was at a very high risk of failure during an extreme flood. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is strengthening the Whittier Narrows Dam to increase community resilience and reduce flood risk. Improvements include structural reinforcements and raising the elevation of the spillway to protect the dam from failure due to overtopping or undermining/erosion. The Whittier Narrows Dam, constructed in 1957 by the Corps, is an integral part of the Los Angeles County Drainage Area (LACDA) system. In May 2016, the Corps determined that the dam was at a very high risk of failure. The necessary strengthening of the Whittier Narrows Dam requires modifications to the County's Rosemead Boulevard and the Flood Control District adopted District's Poplink Storm Drain. This project will protect and increase flood resilience for 25 cities and over 1 million people downstream of the Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan (SVWMP) dam, including the Cities of Downey, Montebello, Norwalk, and Pico ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other areas within the Central Basin. In 2019, the Corps completed the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification Study and initiated the design phase of the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification project. On March 1, 2019, the Board sent a 5-signature letter to the County Congressional Delegation and the SVWMP Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)Corps requesting the immediate allocation of funds to expedite repairs and upgrades needed for the dam. The SVWMP identified 18 Best Management Practice projects that focus on flood protectionproject was included in the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2021, increased water conservationwith a fully funded cost of $427.4 million. Construction is scheduled to extend through 2029. Key project features include raising the dam spillway elevation to prevent overtopping, improved water qualityconstructing drainage improvements within the Corps property, increased habitat restorationwithin the County of Los Angeles unincorporated area raising Rosemead Boulevard 6 feet, and enhanced recreational opportunitieswithin the City of Montebello raising Lincoln Avenue 6 feet and realigning Lincoln Avenue southward 60 feet. In recent years, The Corps project will impact facilities under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) has completed construction of two projects from the SVWMP: Tuxford Green Multiuse Project District), including Rosemead Boulevard owned and the Sun Valley Park Drain operated by Los Angeles County Public Works and Infiltration System Project. Efforts are currently underway for the implementation of a third project from the SVWMP, the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. This project will convert a 4678-acre, construction debris landfill into a multipurpose wetlands park. The project will feature a inch storm drain system (referred to as Poplink) owned and detention pond for stormwater capture, a wetlands area for stormwater treatment, and recreational open space. The treated stormwater runoff will be pumped to existing underground infiltration basins at operated by the adjacent Sun Valley Park for groundwater recharge. The project includes a 4.75-mile storm drain system from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street to the detention pond at the wetlands park. In November 2005 the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) adopted the Integrated Resources PEIR, which identifies a proposed recycled water line from the Valley Steam Plant along the same alignment as the storm drain system. The enclosed Agreement will allow for the inclusion of the proposed recycled water line in the design and construction of the storm drain system from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street to the wetlands park. The recycled water line infrastructure will convey Title 22 treated water to the wetlands park to be used for irrigation. The adopted PEIR did not consider the recycled water line component of the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. An Addendum to the PEIR was prepared to refine the Project Scope, discuss an alternative storm drain alignment, and include the recycled water line in the project description. Approval of the recommended actions will certify the Addendum to the PEIR. The project name has changed from Strathern Wetlands Park Project to ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. The Park has been dedicated in memory of ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, an engineer with the City of Los Angeles who lost his life during the 2005 storms in a sink hole on Tujunga Avenue adjacent to Strathern Pit. Moving forward, all documents and communication regarding the project will refer to the project as the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project (a.k.a. Strathern Wetlands Park Project)District. The purpose of the recommended action proposed Utility Relocation Agreement between the County and the Corps is to certify provide for the Addendum terms and conditions associated with raising Rosemead Boulevard, including amendments to the Final PEIR existing easement to capture a wider footprint and new drainage features. The roadway requires the same resurfacing and reconstruction, regardless of the Corps project, as no major maintenance work has been completed by Public Works since the roadway was relinquished by the State of California Department of Transportation in 2018. The Utility Relocation Agreement would be substantially similar to the Chairman draft enclosed (Enclosure A). The Corps would relocate the roadway at no construction cost to the County. The purpose of the Board Added Work Memorandum of SupervisorsAgreement (MOA) between the District and the Corps is for the District to provide the Corps funds to pay all costs associated with the work necessary to strengthen Poplink Drain. Public Works has determined that the drain is subject to excessive loading under current conditions and, on behalf therefore, strengthening the Poplink Drain would be necessary regardless of the LACFCD, Corps project. The proposed Added Work MOA would be substantially similar to execute the draft enclosed Project Partnership Agreement (Agreement No. WR-12-1049) with the LADWP for the inclusion of a recycled water line in the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park ProjectEnclosure B).

PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION. On June 29, 2004, Approval of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District adopted recommended actions will find that the Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan proposed agreements are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (SVWMPCEQA) and will approve and direct the SVWMP Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). The SVWMP identified 18 Best Management Practice projects that focus on flood protection, increased water conservation, improved water quality, increased habitat restoration, and enhanced recreational opportunities. In recent years, Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) has completed construction or his designee to enter into a new agreement with the Water Replenishment District of two projects from Southern California (WRD), related to the SVWMP: Tuxford Green Multiuse Project delivery and the Sun Valley Park Drain and Infiltration System Project. Efforts are currently underway for the implementation use of a third project from the SVWMP, recycled water at the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. This project will convert a 46-acre, construction debris landfill into a multipurpose wetlands park. The project will feature a storm drain system and detention pond for stormwater capture, a wetlands area for stormwater treatment, and recreational open space. The treated stormwater runoff will be pumped to existing underground infiltration basins at the adjacent Sun Valley Park for groundwater recharge. The project includes a 4.75-mile storm drain system from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street to Gap Barrier Project (DGBP), and a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with WRD, the detention pond at the wetlands park. In November 2005 the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) adopted the Integrated Resources PEIR, which identifies a proposed recycled water line from the Valley Steam Plant along the same alignment as the storm drain system. The enclosed Agreement will allow for the inclusion of the proposed recycled water line in the design and construction of the storm drain system from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street to the wetlands park. The recycled water line infrastructure will convey Title 22 treated water to the wetlands park to be used for irrigation. The adopted PEIR did not consider the recycled water line component of the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. An Addendum to the PEIR was prepared to refine the Project Scope, discuss an alternative storm drain alignment), and include the recycled water line in the project description. Approval of the recommended actions will certify the Addendum to the PEIR. The project name has changed from Strathern Wetlands Park Project to ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project. The Park has been dedicated in memory of ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇, an engineer with the City of Los Angeles who lost his life during Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN), establishing the 2005 storms in respective responsibilities of the parties for compliance with regulatory requirements on the use of recycled water at the DGBP. The DGBP is a sink hole on Tujunga Avenue adjacent facility that injects fresh water into the underlying aquifers to Strathern Pitprevent seawater from intruding into and degrading the groundwater basin. Moving forwardThe DGBP is owned, all documents operated, and communication regarding maintained by the project will refer LACFCD. WRD is responsible for the purchase of the water injected into the aquifers and management of the groundwater basin. The proposed agreement with WRD approves the source and quality of Advanced Treated Recycled Water produced by LASAN and delivered to the project barrier by LADWP as another suitable water source that LACFCD may inject into the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park Project (a.k.a. Strathern Wetlands Park Project)barrier. The purpose of the recommended action is to certify the Addendum to the Final PEIR and to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, LADWP has delivered recycled water on behalf of WRD for use at the DGBP since 2005, pursuant to an existing agreement between LACFCD, LADWP, and WRD, which will expire on December 31, 2018. The proposed MOU establishes the roles and responsibilities of the LACFCD, LADWP, LASAN, and WRD in regard to execute the enclosed Project Partnership Agreement (Agreement No. WR-12-1049) compliance with the LADWP Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) and Title 22, Water Recycling Requirements (WRRs), and identifies LASAN, LADWP, and LACFCD as Project Sponsors for the inclusion new permit for the use of a recycled water line in at the ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ Wetlands Park ProjectDGBP.