CITY OF LOS ANGELES Sidewalk Repair Program. Amber Elton, PE

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1 CITY OF LOS ANGELES Sidewalk Repair Program Amber Elton, PE Sidewalk Repair Program Civil Engineer APRIL 20, 2017 Century Plaza Towers 2029 Century Park East

2 City s Goal BEFORE AFTER Improve Mobility in Los Angeles by making Sidewalks and Ramps Accessible for all Spend $1.37 Billion on Repairs over the next 30 Years Harbor View Memorial Park 2

Dedicated Website for the Sidewalk Program: www.sidewalks.lacity.org Sidewalk Repair Programs 1. Access Request Program Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Repair Requests for those who are Mobility Disabled 2.

3 Dedicated Website for the Sidewalk Program: Sidewalk Repair Programs 1. Access Request Program Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Repair Requests for those who are Mobility Disabled 2. Rebate Program Offer a Rebate to qualifying property owners who choose to voluntarily repair their sidewalks and make them ADA compliant 3. Report a Sidewalk All other Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Repairs 3

4 Developed Multiple Customer Channels for Sidewalk Requests 4 MyLA311 Service Requests o o Website: Mobile App Call o 311 o Department on Disability o Council District Office In person o o o Department on Disability Council BOE District office

5 Rebate Program 5

6 Rebate Program Financially assists Property Owners who choose to voluntarily repair their sidewalks Rebate Offer will be roughly half of the estimated cost to repair up to: $2,000 for Residential $4,000 for Commercial City Assessment to Calculate Rebate Offer CITY DESIGNED THE REBATE PROGRAM SO IT WOULD BE EASY TO UNDERSTAND FOR CUSTOMERS 6

7 Rebate Program Financially assists Property Owners who choose to Voluntarily repair their Sidewalks Trained City Representative will determine Scope to make the entire sidewalk fully ADA compliant Rebate Offer will be approximately half of the estimated cost to repair up to: $2,000 for Residential $4,000 for Commercial Item Unit Potential Rebate Unit Price Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Square Foot $ 7.00 Tree Root Pruning Lineal Foot $ 8.00 Driveway Repair and Replacement Square Foot $ Sidewalk Transition Panel Square Foot $ Driveway Transition Panel Square Foot $ Catch Basin Lid Remove and Replace Square Foot $ Parkway Drain Remove and Replace Lineal Foot $ Curb and Gutter Remove and Replace Lineal Foot $ Existing Tree Stump Removal Each $ Utility Pullbox Remove and Replace Each $ Tree Remove and Replace Each $ CITY DESIGNED THE REBATE PROGRAM SO IT WOULD BE EASY TO UNDERSTAND FOR CUSTOMERS 7

00 Sidewalk Transition Panel Square Foot 14.00 Tree Remove and Replace Each 500.

8 Example of Rebate Determination Residential Item Unit Potential Rebate Unit Price Sidewalk Remove and Replace Square Foot 7.00 Tree Root Pruning Linear Foot 8.00 Sidewalk Transition Panel Square Foot Tree Remove and Replace Each Quantity Potential Rebate Subtotal $ 225 $ 1, $ 10 $ $ 25 $ $ 1 $ Total = $ 2,505.00* $2, TOTAL REBATE OFFER 8

Example of Rebate Determination Commercial In this example there are two sidewalk sections shown in the red cross-hatched areas that do not meet City requirements and are in need of repair.

9 Example of Rebate Determination Commercial In this example there are two sidewalk sections shown in the red cross-hatched areas that do not meet City requirements and are in need of repair. The larger sidewalk section measures 80ft x 12ft and contains two tree wells. The smaller sidewalk section measures 10ft x 14ft and contains one tree well. A City Arborist has determined that two tree removals and 10 lineal feet of root pruning are required at this location. There are also two utility boxes in the sidewalk that will need replacement. The estimate to perform the construction necessary to bring the sidewalk into compliance with City requirements is calculated as follows: Item Unit Potential Rebate Unit Price Sidewalk Remove and Replace Square Foot 7.00 Quantity Potential Rebate Subtotal $ 1028 $ 7, Utility Pullbox Remove and Replace Each $ $ Tree Root Pruning Lineal Foot $ $ Tree Remove and Replace Each $ $ 1, Total = $ 8,799.00* * This calculated offer has exceeded the cap for a non-residential property. The final rebate offered will be the cap amount of $4, $4, TOTAL REBATE OFFER 9

10 Rebate Program Process for Applicants Program Information Apply Offer Generated Offer Accepted Find a Contractor Permits Pre-Construction Meeting Review at sidewalks.lacity.org. Learn about FAQs, sample Cost Estimates Know the Program before you agree to work with a Contractor Submit a MyLA311 Service Request or call 311, Bureau of Engineering District Offices, or Council Offices Provide necessary property ownership paperwork for ownership confirmation If eligible, City representative will visit site, determine scope, and generate potential offer Applicant must accept or decline offer within 14 days Applicant can call City Inspector at to discuss with inspector Must have A, C-8, C-12, or C-61:D-06 license Apply for permits associated with your Rebate scope through the Rebate Program link. No need to go to public counter. All permits are no fee Call for Inspection under the correct A-Permit number and prior to commencing work at Visit bca.lacity.org and select "obtain an inspector" Construction Trees Inspection Issue Rebate The applicant has 90 days to complete construction. The entire sidewalk fronting your property MUST BE ADA Compliant to receive a Rebate. Tree Root Pruning, Removals, and Replacements are the responsibility of the applicant Applicants are required to plant one tree for every tree removed Call for Final Inspection City will verify work is compliant and issue Rebate Certificate of compliance will be recorded and warranties issued 10

Program Establishes Certificate of Sidewalk Compliance to property owner once sidewalk is ADA

11 Adopted Ordinance Amending Section of the City s Municipal Code Effective January 16, 2017 Establishes Sidewalk Fix and Release Program Establishes Certificate of Sidewalk Compliance to property owner once sidewalk is ADA compliant Authorizes Rebate Program Authorizes Warranty Program 20 years for residential properties 5 years for commercial properties Authorizes Notice of Non Compliance 11

Assessment Guidelines Pedestrian Access Route Requirements Surface must be stable, firm and slip resistant, free of offsets (tripping hazards ¼ max) and the route detectable Running-slopes and

In most cases less is better with a minimum 1% to shed water Ped Access Routes should drain to street no standing puddles of water Width must be acceptable (5.0 standard 4.

12 Assessment Guidelines Pedestrian Access Route Requirements Surface must be stable, firm and slip resistant, free of offsets (tripping hazards ¼ max) and the route detectable Running-slopes and cross-slopes must follow requirements (8.33%, 5%, and 2%). In most cases less is better with a minimum 1% to shed water Ped Access Routes should drain to street no standing puddles of water Width must be acceptable (5.0 standard 4.0 back of driveway) and should avoid pinch points and or drastic changes in direction Elevation differences should transition smooth (no trips) and follow slope guidelines allowing required safe harbor areas prior to grade changes Gaps must be less than ½ -orientated perpendicular to path of travel Structures such as above ground facilities must be detectable and not have rough or dangerous edges or hazards Signage and overhead obstructions must be proper height 12

Assessment Guidelines Gradient Running Slope City Std. Plan S-444-0 Grade (Running Slope) 8.

13 Assessment Guidelines Gradient Running Slope City Std. Plan S Grade (Running Slope) 8.33% Max for intentional ramps Ped Access Routes may follow the running-slope of an existing street Ped Access Routes not tied to established street grade has a limit of 5% (rotary finish) 13

14 Assessment Guidelines Cross-Slope City Std. Plan S Cross-Slope 2% cross slope max ADAAG Transition to excessive cross slope = 5.0 LF min 14

15 Assessment Guidelines Transition Areas Transition from non-compliant slope, etc. is made on adjacent property Transitions are a minimum 5LF optimum 10 LF Transition areas improve the condition until the adjacent sites are improved 15

16 Assessment Guidelines Tripping Hazards, Grade Changes, and Openings/ Gaps ADAAG 4.3.6, and ADDAG Vertical changes in level of ¼ inch high max permitted Grates not to have opening(s) greater than ½ inch wide Openings should be PERPENDICULAR to path of travel Parkways, planters, and tree wells may create a drop hazard 16

Depressed driveways must remain 2% cross-slope and flares not to exceed 8.

17 Assessment Guidelines Driveway, Alley Intersections City Std. Plan S-440-4, S-420-2, S Driveways must have clear passable sidewalk across 4 Q width at 2% crossslope Depressed driveways must remain 2% cross-slope and flares not to exceed 8.33% (5% preferred) Alley Intersections are either Depressed or Non-Depressed Commercial Alley Intersection Signals, Signs, and Truncated Domes must be installed and a 5 X 5 safe zone present 17

18 Assessment Guidelines Vertical Clearance and Obstructions 80 Minimum Overhead Clearance 4 Maximum Horizontal Projection Between 27 and 80 Above the Walk Surface 18

19 Questions 19

20 Commitment to Improve Mobility BEFORE AFTER Private Residence 20

21 Commitment to Improve Mobility BEFORE AFTER Wilmington Municipal Building 21

22 Commitment to Improve Mobility BEFORE AFTER Newton LAPD 22

23 Commitment to Improve Mobility BEFORE AFTER Vermont Square Library 23

24 Commitment to Improve Mobility BEFORE AFTER Fire Station 46 24

Intro. ADA Operations Contact Info

Intro. ADA Operations Contact Info Intro ADA Operations Contact Info Todd Grugel ph: 651-366-3531 email: todd.grugel@state.mn.us Joe Zilka ph: 651-366-3311 email: joseph.zilka@state.mn.us Harvey Unruh ph: 651-216-2912 email: harvey.unruh@state.mn.us