A Look Back at 2009 - Bureau of Engineering

No. 10-14
December 30, 2009
A Look Back at 2009
With 2009 coming to an end, we thought we’d take a look back and highlight some of the Bureau of Engineering’s achievements. Below are pictured some of the projects that reached major milestones this year. Unfortunately, there’s not enough space
to cover all the Bureau’s activities through the year.
Bureau programs and projects continued to receive accolades in 2009. Recognized at the national level were the Los Angeles
River Revitalization Master Plan and the Terminal Island Treatment Plant Renewable Energy Project. Rampart Police Station,
Harbor Police Station & Jail, and Hollenbeck Police Station received numerous green building awards. The Anthony C. Beilenson
Universal Access Playground, Andres & Maria Cardenas Recreation Center, Olympic Police Station, Hollenbeck Police Station,
Lower NOS Phase 1, Repairs to the 48-inch Outfall Sewer under the L.A. River, South Los Angeles Animal Care Center, and
Vista Hermosa Park were among those recognized for excellence in design and/or construction.
All that has been accomplished has been due to the hard work and dedication of our people, working closely with our partners
and other stakeholders. Thanks go to all for making 2009 such a success, and best wishes for the coming New Year.
January 3, 2009 - Topanga Police Station
Grand Opening
January 17, 2009 - Olymic Police Station
Grand Opening
January 18, 2009 - Studio City Fire Station
No. 78 Grand Opening
January 27, 2009 - Bridge Opening Ceremony for part of the Valley Grade Separation Project
February 12, 2009 - East Valley Multi-Purpose Center Groundbreaking
February 26, 2009 - Roosevelt High School
Pool Rededication
February 28, 2009 - Pico Union Fire Station
No. 13 Grand Opening
March 9, 2009 - Andres & Maria Cardenas
Recreation Center Grand Opening
April 25, 2009 - Harbor Police Station & Jail
Grand Opening
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A Look Back at 2009 - continued from page 1
April 30, 2009 - Dedication of Nitrogen/
Denitrification Facility at the Tillman Water
Reclamation Plant
May 2, 2009 - Benny Potter Universal Access
Playground Grand Opening
May 28, 2009 - Hollywood Fire Station No.
82 Groundbreaking Ceremony
June 11, 2009 - Downey Recreation Center
Pool Groundbreaking Ceremony
June 11, 2009 - South LA Wetlands Park
Groundbreaking Ceremony
June 19, 2009 - Foothill Boulevard Bridge
Grand Opening
June 19, 2009 - Jackie Tatum/Harvard Park
Pool & Bathhouse Grand Opening
June 28, 2009 - Hollenbeck Bridge Grand
Opening
June 29, 2009 - Elysian Valley Bikeway
Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 9, 2009 - Fred Roberts Recreation Center
Groundbreaking
July 23, 2009 - Mar Vista Rec Ctr Best Management Practices Project Groundbreaking
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May 21, 2009 - South L.A. Sports Activity
Center Grand Opening
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A Look Back at 2009 - continued from page 2
August 10, 2009 - Evergreen Child Care
Center Grand Opening
August 13, 2009 - Emergency Operations
Center Grand Opening
September 8, 2009 - Boyle Heights Sports
Center Synthetic Soccer Field Opening
September 12, 2009 - MacArthur Park
Meadow Play Area Grand Opening
September 19, 2009 - Hollenbeck Police
Station Grand Opening
October 3, 2009 - Venice Beach Skate Park
Grand Opening
October 17, 2009 - Downtown Fire Station
No. 4 Grand Opening
October 23, 2009 - John Marshall High
School Track & Field Dedication
October 24, 2009 - Police Administration
Building Grand Opening
November 5, 2009 - Proposition O Imperial
Highway Sunken Median Stormwater Best
Management Practices Project Completed
November 12, 2009 - Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center Grand Opening
November 16, 2009 - Silver Lake Branch
Library Grand Opening
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SHAUN YEPREMIAN • EDMOND YEW • CHUNG YIP • WAI YIP • WILLIS YIP • BRIAN YODER • PAUL YOUNG • WENDY YOUNG • TROY YOUNGE • KARMEN YUEN • HENRY YUN • JAMES
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Engineering Newsletter - 12/30/09
Delegation from Seoul Visits Hyperion
On Monday, December 14, 2009, Environmental Engineering Division (EED) staff hosted
a delegation from Seoul, South Korea for the
day. Min Ho Bae, Director, Utilities Division
Seoul Metropolitan Infrastructure Headquarters, Gi Hyoung Park, Utilities Division Seoul
Metropolitan Infrastructure Headquarters,
Kyung-Chul Chung P.E., DOHWA Consulting
Engineers Co. LTD., and Justin Lee, Assistant
Manager Business Strategy Team, Water &
Energy SBU KOLON Group, enjoyed a day
of presentations and a tour of the Hyperion
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The day started with a presentation on
“Odor Control” which included information of the pilot work on bio filters and biotrickling filters by Cyrous Gilani. This was
followed by a presentation on centrifuges
and solids handling by Jerry Hernandez.
Both presentations promoted discussion and
lots of questions. EED staff included Cyrous
Gilani, Jerry Hernandez, Eddie Ohanian, Bill
Hartnett, and Ken Redd. A special thanks to
Jeong Park, head of Design Standards and
a former EED employee, whose excellent
translation skills helped make the day a huge
success. The day concluded with a tour of the
Hyperion Plant.
The next day City Engineer, Gary Lee
Moore, received the following from Mr. Bae:
Dear Gary,
Thank you for all the help regarding our visit
to the US. Due to our very tight schedule it
was very unfortunate that I could not have
visited you on this trip. Thanks to you we had
a great time with Ken, Eddy, John, Gerry, Bill,
Cyrous over at the Hyperion. I was very thankful and appreciated the time and effort these
people put in to explain in detail the different
processes/technology of the plant. Also it is
very thoughtful of you for sending us Mr. John
Park to assist with translation which made our
meeting much more easy and efficient. Thank
you for all the extra effort you have put it to
make our visit to Hyperion a very pleasurable
and memorable one.
Through the thorough explanation of the
processes in the Hyperion plant and through
the WEF articles that was prepared by Ken
and your staff, we were able to learn a lot and
have a much better outlook on the problems
Korean WWTP are facing these days.
Thank you again for all your assistance
and I once again apologize for not having
been able to meet you on this trip. If you ever
come by to Korea, or if I have the opportunity to come back to LA, I will make sure to
meet you.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Sincerely,
Min Hoe Bae
Director, Utilities Division
Seoul Metropolitan Infrastructure Headquarters
Engineering Newsletter - 12/30/09
l to r: Gi Hyoung Park, Eddie Ohanian, Jeong Park, Min Ho Bae, Ken Redd, Jerry Hernandez.
Presentation by EED Staff: Ken Redd, Cyrous Gilani, Jeong Park, Bill Hartnett, Jerry Hernandez,
Justin Lee, Kyung-Chul Chung, Min Ho Bae, Eddie Ohanian.
Jeong Park, Min Ho Bae, Kyung-Chul Chung on tour of Hyperion.
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Bridge Improvement Program - Project Manager II & III
Project Manager III
Due to the impending retirement of Bridge
Program Manager Phil Richardson, the Bureau of Engineering is looking for a dynamic,
energetic, and innovative person to manage
the Bridge & Seismic Bond Program. The individual selected for this job will be assigned
as a Project Manager III
PM III Minimum Requirements
California Registration as an Engineer or Architect and 8 years of progressively responsible
experience in Engineering, Architecture, or
Construction Management. Candidates will
be considered from the engineering/architect
classifications at the level of Principal engineer/architect, as well as current employees
receiving Project Manager III bonuses. It is
highly desirable that candidates have demonstrated their ability to perform project and/or
program management duties in their other
assignments.
PM III Duties
The Program Manager will be the single point
of responsibility for keeping the programs on
scope, on budget, and on time. Organizationally, the Program Manager will report to the
City Engineer. On behalf of the City Engineer,
the Program Manager will personally report
Seismic Bond program status to the Seismic
Governance Committee. The Chief Legislative
Analyst and City Administrative Officer are
members of this Committee who are charged
with approving all staff costs and reimbursements for the Program.
The Program Manager will direct the work
of City employees and consultants engaged
in scheduling, designing, monitoring, and
controlling the activities for these complex
projects from initiation through closeout. The
Program Manager must achieve performance,
cost, and time objectives through coordination across organizational boundaries. This
is crucial to the successful completion of the
projects.
The Program Manager must possess the
interpersonal skills necessary to establish and
maintain excellent working relationships for
the coordination of work with staff at all levels
of the BOE, Bureaus of Street Services, and
Contract Administration, Office of Accounting, DOT, CAO, CLA, and Council offices plus
outside agencies such as MTA and Caltrans.
Project Manager II
The Bureau has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an energetic, motivated
and highly talented individual to fill one
Project Manager II position Bridge Improvement Program. The Project Manager II will
be responsible for directly managing and
maintaining control of scope, schedule, and
budget for the 1st Street and Riverside Drive
Bridge projects including development of
program wide financial reports for tracking
and developing program wide project status
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reports, partnering with program stakeholders,
managing consultant contracts, supervising
City staff, and performing various managerial
and technical functions to deliver projects on
time and on budget. In addition, the Project
Manager II will assist the Program Manager
in the implementation of program-wide objectives.
PM II Minimum Requirements
The minimum experience requirements for
appointment to this position are:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management AND six years of progressively responsible professional experience in Engineering,
Architecture or Construction Management
(California Registration as an Engineer or an
Architect may be substituted for two years of
experience); OR
Graduation from a recognized four-year
college or university AND eight years of progressive responsible professional experience
in Engineering, Architecture, Construction
Management, OR
No degree with ten years of progressively responsible professional experience
in Engineering, Architecture or Construction
Management.
The basic requirements for a Project Manager bonus remain as stated in the October
17, 2001 Engineering Newsletter. Candidates
must meet the minimum requirements by the
application deadline.
The assignment does not represent a
change in Civil Service classification, there
is a salary bonus (Project Manager bonus)
while an employee is assigned to the Project
Manager duties. The bonus only applies to
employees in MOU’s 8, 17, and 36.
General Requirements
The basic requirements for a project manager
bonus remain as stated in the 10/17/01 Engineering Newsletter.
Knowledge and Abilities
The Bureau is looking for candidates who
possess the following knowledge and abilities,
including but not limited to:
• Project management principles and techniques including project planning, work
definition and staffing, cost estimating and
capital project budgeting, project control
and change orders, cost control, project
evaluation and reporting;
• Requirements of funding agencies, including local, state and federal requirements
• Critical path method (CPM) of scheduling;
• Technical aspects of civil, architectural,
mechanical, electrical, structural, and
geotechnical engineering design and
specifications;
• Regulations and regulatory agencies and
commissions affecting planning, zoning,
design, and construction, including environmental issues;
• Requirements of bid packages;
• Principles of quality management, continuous process improvements and strategic
planning.
• Supervisory principles and practices including planning, delegating, and controlling the work of subordinates; techniques
for counseling, disciplining, training,
instructing, and motivating subordinate
personnel.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively at all levels of
City and State government, and maintain a
good working relationship with all participating City departments, outside agencies,
environmental stakeholders, neighborhood councils, nonprofit organizations,
and members of the public.
• Coordinate large scale projects between
multiple City departments and agencies;
• Document accurately all aspects of a
complex project;
• Read and understand design drawings and
contracts;
• Communicate effectively to explain complex issues to lay personnel and to elected
officials;
• Determine the financial impacts of project
delays or schedule changes;
• Negotiate with, and inform, public and
private organizations on politically sensitive matters;
• Develop schedules and implement recovery plans if a project falls behind schedule;
• Creatively solve complex delivery problems;
• Evaluate the performance of consultants,
contractors, City employees and subordinate personnel;
• Prepare effective written reports and correspondence;
• Make effective oral presentations to
the Mayor, City Council, Commissions,
department management, and advisory
committees.
General Information
• An incumbent is required to keep his/her
knowledge and skill current in the area of
managing projects.
• An incumbent must have successfully
completed a Bureau-approved Project
Management training program.
• An incumbent may be removed from the
position for failure to keep the projects on
time and within budget.
How to Apply
Employees interested in being considered
should submit a resume (not a Civil Service
application) indicating which position they are
applying for, and a Supplemental Statement
to Candice Arnold, 1149 S. Broadway., Suite
700, Mail Stop 490, by 4:00 pm, Monday,
January 11, 2010.
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Supplemental Statement
The Supplemental Statement should not exceed two pages of 12 point type, and must
contain the following:
1. Describe how your knowledge, ability and
experience prepared you to manage the
projects in this program.
2. Provide example(s) of projects you completed successfully. Define “successfully”.
Be specific.
3. Describe how you used scheduling and
cost control tools and methods to manage
your work or project.
4. Describe a specific instance in which you
formed a team to solve a problem (be
specific about the situation, what you did,
and the outcome).
5. Describe a difficult client problem that
you resolved (once again, be specific
about the situation, what you did, and the
outcome).
Method of Evaluating Candidates
Depending on the number of candidates,
there may be an initial screening of the applications based on a review of resumes and
supplemental statements. An oral interview
and review of the personnel folder will be
part of the selection process.
Newsletter Submissions
We are always pleased to receive submissions for the Newsletter. There are a few tips
that we’d like to be kept in mind. If you have
photos, please send them in their native format, i.e., jpg or tif. Do not place photos in a
word processing document. Again, thanks to
everyone for their contributions.
Learn ABC’s of Construction Management?
Wastewater Conveyance Construction Division will be hosting a 13-session Construction
Management Training Program, equivalent
to 3-unit class, starting Wednesday, January
20, 2010. Classes will be held the 1st and
3rd Wednesday of the month and will be
conducted on the 6th Floor of The Public
Works Building.
The course topics include: Bureau’s
Construction Management philosophy, understanding General Conditions and General
Requirements, Construction Law and Claims
and more. These topics will help you gain
knowledge and skills needed to become a
better construction manager such as how to
interpret the documents when there is a dispute, some hints for constructability review,
constructive notice, compensable time extensions and differing site conditions.
For more information and to enroll in this
training program, please call Hector Chavez
at (213) 487-2033. Enrollment is on a first
come basis, with priority given to those who
are currently doing construction management
and to those who are new to construction
management assignments. The deadliine to
apply is Thursday, January 7, 2010.
Engineering Newsletter - 12/30/09
Hazards and Accidents
Hazards and accidents occur in the workplace
and more common on construction sites. Injuries from similar activities and conditions can
result in different circumstances. An example:
two employee fall from a ladder. Employee “A”
sustains a minor leg injury, employee “B” is
fatally killed. Most would look at the circumstances as a matter of luck, when in fact luck
is not an effective accident prevention or loss
control technique.
A hazard is defined as a condition or
changing set of circumstances that present a
potential for injury, illness, or property damage. The potential or inherent characteristics
of an activity, condition, or circumstance can
produce adverse or harmful consequences to
the individual.
An accident is defined as an unfortunate
event often the result of carelessness or ignorance; an unforeseen and unplanned event or
circumstance usually resulting in an unfavorable outcome.
Here are a few words to remember the
next time you are planning for safety: potential; unplanned; unforeseen; unfortunate and
unfavorable. Remembering these words will
allow you to look at the big picture and not
take things for granted or be complacent about
employee safety.
Safety consideration for your next project,
job or task:
• Using the right tool/equipment for the job
or task
• Ensuring tools and equipment are in good
working condition
• Planning the job or task for a safe completion
• Selecting and using the correct personal
protective equipment properly
• A guideline, regulation or rule that applies
to the job or task
• Determining if there is a safer way to accomplish the job or task
• Ensuring that all of the necessary equipment guards are in place prior to using the
equipment
• Determine if there are written safety procedures to be followed such as confined
space programs etc.
Be aware of the potential hazards associated with your work and make your choices
carefully. Recognizing hazards and doing
something about them is everyone’s responsibility.
Questions regarding Occupational Safety
& Health issues can be directed to Calvin Toy,
Bureau Safety Engineer at calvin.toy@lacity.
org
Be always at war with your vices, at peace
with your neighbors, and let each New Year
find you a better man.
Benjamin Franklin
CMAA Seminars
The Construction Management Association
of America, Southern California Chapter has
announced the following seminars:
EXPO Capital Program Update on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Registration & Networking Reception, 6:30 - 8:00
pm Dinner & Presentation at the Downtown
LA Marriott, 333 S. Figueroa St. -- Los Angeles,
CA. The guest speaker is Richard D. Thorpe,
P.E., Chief Executive Officer, Exposition Construction Authority (EXPO).
Construction Law Update on Thursday,
January 28, 2010, 8:00 - 8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast, 8:30 - 10:30
am Seminar, at The Grand Conference Center,
4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA.
Discussion topics will include a review of
2009 case law and legislation including:
• California’s Right to Repair Law
• Arbitration
• Contractors State License Law
• Prevailing Wage Law
• Construction Defects
• Design-Build
• Mechanic’s Liens
• Governmental Design Immunity
• Subcontractor Insurance
• Wage and Hour Claims
Seminar Instructors: Kevin Collins, Esq. and
Kyle Ostergard, Esq., Alston & Bird LLP
Owners’ Night Capital Program Updates
on Thursday, February 4, 2010, 5:30 pm Registration, 5:30 - 8:00 pm Exhibits and Buffet, at
The Grand, Long Beach. Owners confirmed:
Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority
Caltrans - District 7
Caltrans - District 8
Los Angeles Community College District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles World Airports
Omnitrans
Orange County Transportation Authority
Port of Long Beach
Port of Los Angeles
SCRRA - Metrolink
Cost is $60 for members and $90 for nonmembers. On-line Registration is available for
these programs at www.cmaasc.org. For the
flier and registration form go to www.cmaasc.
org - Event Calendar.
Thanks to Bass & Cruz
This e-mail was sent to Rachel Bass and Luis
Cruz, West L.A. District Office:
Date: 11/3/2009 5:23 PM
Mr. Cruz & Ms. Bass,
I want to personally Thank You for following up
and assisting me with closing out the B-Permit
# BC401533 for the Ocean Front Walk sewer
permit. I truly appreciate all your help follow
up regarding this matter.
Thank You,
Mike Heydorff
Director of Construction
Southern California Presbyterian Homes
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Departures
Teresita Alayu, Geo Info Specialist, retired,
Mapping; Artemio Dungo, Architectural Associate III, retired, WCC; Fannie Hayes, Clerk
Typist, retired, ASD; Dixie Minor, Sr. Clerk
Typist, retired, ASD; Tu Nguyen, CE Associate II, resigned, Geotech; David Olivas, CE
Associate III, transfer to DWP, Valley; Marte
San Diego, Plumbing & Heating Tech Advisor,
retired, WCC.
Promotion
Joanne Zhang, CE Associate II, CMG.
Internal Transfer
George Jurado, Engineering Designer II, from
WLA to Street.
Notices No. 024 & 025
Doty is Acting Head of EMG
Notice No. 024 dated
December 22, 2009, titled
Acting Environmental Affairs Officer, announced
the appointment of Jim
Doty to Acting Environmental Affairs Officer. Jim
begins his new assignment
as head of the Environmental Management Group on
January 4, 2010.
Jim will be taking over for Ara Kasparian, who retires on January 2, 2010. Jim was
the Environmental Supervisor II in charge of
Wastewater Section of the Environmental
Management Group. Jim can be reached at
Environmental Management Group, 1149
S. Broadway, 6th Floor, Mail Stop 939, Los
Angeles, CA 90015. He can be contacted
at (213) 485-5729 or via e-mail at jim.
[email protected].
Koo is Acting Head of BIP
Notice No. 025 dated
December 24, 2009, titled
Acting Head of Bridge Improvement Program states
that Bridge Improvement
Program Manager Philip L.
Richardson will be retiring
on January 2, 2010. Until
a permanent candidate
is selected to head the
Bridge Improvement Program, his position
will be covered on an acting basis by John
Koo, starting January 4, 2010. John may be
reached at the Bridge Improvement Program,
221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 350, Los Angeles,
CA 90012. He may be contacted at (213) 2025591 or via e-mail at [email protected].
We would like to take this opportunity
to thank both Ara and Phil for the countless
contributions they have made to our many
projects and programs and for their many
dedicated years of service to the Bureau.
All Supervisors Must Take Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training by January 1, 2010
Bldg & Safety GM
Mayor’s press release:
LOS ANGELES (December 22, 2009) - Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa today appointed Robert
“Bud” Ovrom as the new General Manager of
the Department of Building and Safety. With
over 30 years of local government expertise,
Mr. Ovrom will work to streamline city services to better support the Los Angeles business community and stimulate job creation
while protecting the public’s safety.
“This is the perfect position for Bud,” said
Mayor Villaraigosa. “He is a long-standing,
and most importantly an up-standing public
servant, with the expertise needed to support
Los Angeles’ businesses and stimulate job
creation. Bud is the right person to streamline
city services while always putting the public’s
safety first.”
Mr. Ovrom is currently serving as the
Deputy Mayor of Economic Development
within the Mayor’s office.
In his new role as General Manager of the
Department of Building and Safety, Mr. Ovrom will focus on streamlining the permitting
services the department provides to the Los
Angeles business community.
The 12-2 program - the Mayor’s initiative
to streamline the City’s entitlement and permitting process from 12 departments down
to 2 - will garner Ovrom’s full attention as a
program to promote economic development
and job growth.
“One of the most important things we
can do to be ready for economic recovery is
to get the Mayor’s 12-2 development reform
plan back on track and fully implemented,”
said Ovrom.
Ovrom will also focus on the $17 billion
worth of private construction started during
the Mayor’s first term to ensure these projects
are completed. Even in an economic recession, Los Angeles has seen $959 million in
new construction in the first 5 months of
2009.
“Supporting projects that are in the pipeline and streamlining government processes
to promote more, is about one thing - job creation.” said Ovrom. “As a ‘bricks and mortar’
guy, supporting construction has always been
my favorite part of my job and I will continue
this effort by leading the department to support
economic development in Los Angeles.”
Mr. Ovrom’s appointment now goes to the
City Council for their full consideration and
confirmation.
Mayor Villaraigosa will be announcing a
new Deputy Mayor of Economic Development in the coming weeks.
We’d Like to Hear from You
If you have any articles for the Newsletter,
please e-mail them to Winifred Harano ([email protected]) and Myrna Braithwaite
([email protected]) Administrative
Services Division. Deadline for the next issue
is Thursday, January 7, 2010.
New Year Holiday
Friday, January 1, 2010, is a City holiday. Remember to mark your timesheet for that day as
HO 8.0. Since a holiday is only for eight hours,
those of you on the 8.5 hour day schedule will
need to make up one hour within the same
pay period. (Non-FLSA exempt employees can
only adjust their hours within their defined
work week.) There is always a chance for
errors when two holidays occur in the same
pay period. Please check with your division
timekeeper if you have any questions.
Office Christmas Tree
Recycling
The CFRP is partnering with the Bureau of Sanitation and GSD Custodial Services to ensure
proper recycling of Christmas trees located in
City offices. To have your tree removed and
recycled, please contact the following:
Civic Center Locations: (213) 473-9956
Piper Tech Center: (213) 473-2792
Van Nuys City Hall: (818) 756-8707
Other City Facilities: Sanitation Service Request Hotline (800) 773-CITY(2489) or go to
the website http://www.lacitysan.org/treerecycle.htm
Recycle Greeting Cards
Encourage reuse by sending your used greeting
cards to the City Facilities Recycling Program
(CFRP). The CFRP collects used greeting cards
from all holidays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day,
birthdays, etc., throughout the year. The cards
are donated to local charities and elementary
schools so they can be reused by children for
arts and crafts projects. You may send them via
gray mail at MS# 944 or drop them off in the
collection boxes located in the lobby levels
of City Hall East and City Hall South.
Engineering Vision
We envision the Bureau of
Engineering as a competitive,
world class, public service
organization dedicated to
delivering projects, programs,
and services for Los Angeles
in a timely and cost effective
manner which establishes us as
the provider of choice to our
customers.
Los Angeles City Department of Public Works
Bureau of Engineering
1149 South Broadway, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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