11. Continuity Committee

Los Angeles County Public Works • Los Angeles County, annual forecast budget is $80 -100 million • Slurry and concrete repair work are performed every 3 years • Asphalt surfaces at bus stops are being replaced with concrete surfaces • Sinkholes are filled every 1-2 years • Street resurfacing is rarely done • A generic telephone number is utilized for each jurisdiction to report potholes15

Long Beach Public Works • The Port of Long Beach is responsible for road maintenance in their area • Public Works is responsible for preparation and maintenance for special events, such as the Long Beach Grand Prix • The City of Long Beach utilizes a smart phone application to take a picture of potholes, which sends the picture to the Public Works Department16

Los Angeles City Street Department • The Department operates on annual budget of $140–153 million • Utilizes hydraulic pressure or pressurized water to prepare the hole before the pothole is repaired • Inspects the city streets every 3 years • Repairs and maintains all airport streets • Offers an online basic assessment of pavement conditions around the city 15 Interview with a high level manager from Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, January 9, 2018 16 Interview with a high level manager from Long Beach City Department of Public Works, Public Service Bureau, January 12, 2018 210 2017-2018 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT