1. bureau of engineering
City of Los Angeles

2. Engineering Services Plan, design, construct and project manage
the Capital Improvement Projects for public buildings, open space, and critical infrastructure
Manage permitting of all
construction in the public
right-of-way
Manage state-of-the-art
online mapping system,
NavigateLA

3. Engineering Profile 914 positions
FY Operating Budget of $166 million
480 current active projects, totaling $3.6 billion
60 new hires in / 47 percent female
This is great news. The recession is over and we’ve been hiring. We’re almost at 1000 people!

4. Cleanwater Infrastructure Program
October 2017 to June 2022
Will start design on 120 projects totaling $1.2 billion
Will start construction on 240 projects totaling $1.8 billion

5. Mobility Program October 2017 to June 2022
October 2017 to June 2022
Will start design on 50 projects totaling $300 million
Will start construction on 125 projects totaling $500 million

6. Public Buildings and Open Space Program
October 2017 to June 2022
Will start design on 50 projects totaling $1 billion
Will start construction on 140 projects totaling $1.6 billion

7. Permits In 2016/17 we served 68,000 customers at our public counters
This is a 18% increase from 2015/16
In 2016/17 we issued13,417 utility permits
Issued new Trench Standards Plan (S-477)
Transitioning to Electronic Workflow and
Plan Check for B Permits by end of 2018
Look at these numbers!
We’ve served 68,000 customer at our public counters.
That is an 18 percent increase from the year before with no sign of slowing down
This is clear evidence of how much work is happening in the city of LA

8. Upcoming Projects – Public Buildings/ Open Space
Hollywood Gymnasium 12,000 sf gym. $11 million construction cost.
Starting design in the next 12 months.
Peck Park Pool and Bathhouse
7,000 sf Pool and 3,000 sf bathhouse.
$11 million construction cost.
Pacific Coast Highway Pedestrian Bridge 100 foot long pedestrian bridge over PCH.
$8 million construction cost.
Starting design in the next 24 months. 
We want to give you an idea of some of the projects coming up

9. Upcoming Projects - Mobility Program
7th Street Streetscape Project
Improvements along 7th Street in downtown LA to improve
biking, walking connections and transit experience.
$5 million construction cost. Design RFP will go out in Fall 2017.
Asilomar Blvd Landslide Mitigation
New retaining structure and slope remediation. $16 million
construction cost. Construction will start in 24 months.
Construction Management opportunity.
Potrero Canyon Park - Final Grading and Landscaping
Canyon grading and development of nature preserve.
$20 million construction cost. In design. Construction will
start in April Construction Management opportunity.

10. Upcoming Projects – Cleanwater Infrastructure
Ballona/Sepulveda Creek Water Quality Improvements
Construction of a low flow treatment facility (LFTF-1) for Ballona Creek
at North Outfall Treatment Facility. $35 million construction cost.
Design/Build starts January Donald C. Tillman (DCT) Water Reclamation Plant Maintenance Facility
Move current maintenance facilities at to make room for new project.
$26 million construction cost. Design starts December 2017. 
Donald C. Tillman (DCT) Water Reclamation Plant
Advanced Water Purification Facility
Construction of a new Advanced Water Purification Facility.
$370 million. Design starts March 2018.

11. Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
$482 million Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
Construction will be completed end of 2020
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project is the largest bridge project in the history of LA
We are starting to see the project come up above ground
We’re finalizing the design this month of the 12 acre park we are going to build under the viaduct.

12. Safe Sidewalks LA $31 million annual budget $1.3 billion over 30 years
FY 17/18   miles repaired to date
FY 16/17   miles repaired to date
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Sidewalk Repair – Before and After

13. Civic Administration Building Project
Parker Center site
$ million construction cost
29 stories/ 750,000 sq. feet
Demolition will start Spring 2018
Design delivery method is TBD
(Design/Build or P3)
NEXT STEPS
May 2018 – Design RFQ/RFP released
End of 2018 – Create shortlist of bidders/ ask for three design concepts
Rendering created for EIR discussion only

14. Complete Streets Program
Integrated delivery philosophy with Engineering as Program Manager
Cost effective and least disruptive delivery
of street reconstruction incorporating
Vision Zero and sustainable green street elements
On-going future year funding from: 
SB1 - Gas Tax, Measure R and Measure M 
FY 17/18  Proposed Construction Budget $ 37 million
​FY 18/19  Proposed Construction Budget $ 53 million
Measure M alone is estimated to generate $120 billion over 40 years
Local return portion of a full year of receipts is estimated at $59 million

15. LA River Revitalization
City bought 42-acre G2 parcel at Taylor Yard this Spring.
Design will start October 2017.
Engineering is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to begin design of the first elements of implementation of the Recommended Plan of the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study.
The first phase is a habitat terrace in the
Downtown LA urban core.
After a 4.5-year design, expected to cost $8.1 million,
the City will enter into a construction agreement
to build the habitat terrace.

16. Development Services Case Management Division
Coordinate resolution of multi-departmental permit issues 
Implementation of process improvements
such as electronic workflow
General guidance and assistance with the
BOE permitting process
Conduct case management and other
permit related meetings such as the
"B-Permit preliminary project review meetings"

17. Update - LA Convention Center
LA Convention Center Project
$470 million
Status ?????

18. Update – LA Streetcar Project
3.8 mile downtown loop
$250 million
EIR complete
Financing report with recommendations to City Council
by October 2017

19. What is Next for LA?
Olympics – EOC and City signed agreement today to host 2028 Summer Olympics in LA!
We are looking at doing an above ground bond program; likely Fire Bond
1st to 4th Development
LA is working on a rebranding project so stayed tuned for new merchandising logo and many other great items
We are leading the effort to redesign street elements to make the City more livable.

20. Helpful Tools on BOE Website
Consultant and Contractor Lists
NavigateLA Mapping
Permit Information
Uniform Project Reporting System
Master Schedules

21. Questions?