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Council approves CCTV inspections and paving coordination to reduce surprise repairs
Summary
The council approved agreements to inspect storm‑drain segments tied to next year’s paving project — a proactive step to avoid expensive excavation after new pavement is laid.
The Ojai City Council voted Sept. 9 to contract for CCTV inspection and cleaning of identified storm‑drain segments that lie under streets slated for next year’s paving program.
Public works staff explained the inspections will allow the city to identify and, if necessary, repair pipe segments before the asphalt contractor paves the roadway. The approach is intended to reduce expensive reactive excavations after new pavement is placed; staff cited two recent segments that each cost about $50,000 to repair when discovered during paving.
What the council approved: The motion combined two related agenda items (items 5 and 6 in the packet) to authorize the contract work and proceed with the storm‑drain video inspection on roughly 30 pipe sections in the upcoming paving scope. Staff said the inspections will be performed by a specialty contractor that can remote‑operate camera vehicles through the drain lines; some segments may require excavation if the camera cannot pass.
Why it matters: Coordinating storm‑drain condition assessment with paving bids and schedules reduces the risk of having to reopen freshly paved roads. Staff told council the city has a five‑year pavement plan; Libby Avenue was highlighted as a high‑priority street scheduled for the next paving cycle.
Ending: Council approved the combined motion. Staff said they will use the inspection results to scope any needed drainage repairs alongside the paving bid, with an intent to manage both costs and pavement longevity.
