Electrical Division

 This division maintains the operation of:

• Traffic signals
• Street lights
• General electrical maintenance of water pumping stations
• City owned buildings
• Parks and athletic fields.

In addition, the division conducts weekly street lighting patrols and is on call for emergency services.

Report A Problem

Please call 323-584-6274 to report any problems.

Traffic Signals

There are 58 signalized intersections within City boundaries.  The electrical division ensures that all intersections are operational. The timing of main thoroughfares is coordinated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Florence Ave., Santa Fe and Slauson are monitored by the County and all other intersections are monitored and maintained by the City.

Street Lights

Staff maintains and operates over 3,000 street lights. City owned and operated street lights are identified by concrete or metal pole.  When reporting an outage, please call the Field Services Department at 323-584-6274 and give the address or nearest cross street.

There are about 200 lights that are operated and maintained by Southern California Edison (SCE).  All lights on wooden poles are maintained by SCE.  To report a malfunctioning street light to an Edison pole you may click on the link to Southern California Edison or call 1-800-611-1911.