Carson City Council
March 4, 2025

 Status as of March 2024: Currently, both the contractor and city staff are working to finalize punch list items in an acceptable manner.
 Status as of April 24, 2024: No update
 Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
 Status as of July 25, 2024: Waiting on the contractor to provide a schedule for the repair of one AHU motor. Commissioning initial report received on July 25, 2024.  Status as of August 26, 2024: No update
 Status as of October 30, 2024: Contractor working with B&S to close out the permit.
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: No update
o Status as of February 20, 2025: If the contractor closes out the permit by February 27, 2025, the project will be presented to Council for acceptance at the first meeting in March.

• PW1693: ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE (SCE CHARGE

READY PROGRAM)
o Location: 10 City Parks and Corporate Yard
o Description: Install 126 EV Chargers in City Parks and at the Corporate Yard o Budget: City staff labor to Project Manage, but no capital fund costs to City o Current Phase: DESIGN / PLAN CHECK
o Status as of June 22, 2023: Staff is reviewing easement documents and exhibits. o Status as of July 19, 2023: No Update
o Status as of August 17, 2023: No Update
o Status as of September 21, 2023: Plans have been approved by Building and Safety for Veterans Park, Dominguez Park, Carriage Crest Park, and Carson Park. o Status as of November 20, 2023: Staff has reviewed all easement documents, conveyance letters and plans received to date.
o Status as of January 3, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 22, 2024: No update
o Status as of February 15, 2024: No Update
o Status as of March 19, 2024: No Update. Staff reviewed all plans and easement documents to date.
o Status as of April 24, 2024: Staff participated in the pre-construction meeting for Veterans Park on April 23, 2024. Veterans Park construction is expected to begin on April 29, 2024, or May 6, 2024.
o Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: No update
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: No update
o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update
Electric Vehicle Charging
Infrastructure Location
Construction Start Date Anticipated Construction
Completion Date
Veterans Park Plan Review TBD
Dominguez Park Plan Review TBD
Anderson Park Submitted to Plan Check TBD
Corporate Yard 1 Plan Review TBD
Corporate Yard 2 In Design TBD
Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

Carriage Crest Park Plan Review TBD
Carson Park Plan Review TBD
Dolphin Park Plan Review TBD
Stevens Park Plan Review TBD
Hemmingway Park Plan Review TBD
Hemmingway Aquatic Center Plan Review TBD
• PW 1720: ELEVATORS AT CITY HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER
o Location: City-Hall and Community Center
o Description: Refurbish and Modernize Elevators at the Community Center and City Hall due to end-of-service life and maintainability. Elevators will be out of service during the active repair work for a duration of less than three months. o Status: CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
 Contracts for construction are being routed for signatures.  Working with vendors to meet the insurance requirements.  Status as of October 26, 2023: Plans were approved by Building and Safety on 7/28/23. Staff is preparing bid documents and is planning to advertise project by November 2023.
o Status as of April 24, 2024: No update
o Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: No update
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: No update
o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update

• PW 1726/1727: COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD & EAST PARKING LOT o Location: Community Event Center
o Description: Construction of Courtyard, outdoor amphitheater stage, wedding venues and installation of shade structures.
o Status: DESIGN
 Kick off meeting with the designer was conducted in early May to establish project schedule and verify City’s goals & objectives that shall be included in the design.  A job walk with staff and designer (ADL) was conducted on June 6, 2023. The job walk clarified and defined the project’s objectives and goals. Community Services Superintendent and Supervisor were very informative to the designer with components and features that should be considered for the improvements.  ADL is preparing preliminary concept plans to be reviewed by Community Services for a presentation to Council.
 Status as of November 27, 2023: Designer has been advised to move forward with the concept design to construction documents design phase. Review of 1 st plan
submittals is estimated for December.
 Status as of January 22, 2024: Staff (Maintenance Superintendents & Supervisors) reviewed and discussed comments on the 50% design submittal of the improvement plans. Comments were shared and discussed with designer for them to address and include in next submittal (90% Submittal) Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

 Status as of March 20, 2024: 90% of the Plans were submitted and currently in review by Engineering, Maintenance, Building and Safety and Planning.  Status as of April 29, 2024:
• Staff returned 90% back to designer. The plans were missing information and staff deemed it to be at 60% level rather than 90% completion. • The designer is expected to resubmit in early May.
• Project is estimated to advertise for bidding around mid-June.  Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
 Status as of July 25, 2024: Bids are due to open on July 30, 2024.  Status as of August 26, 2024
• Bids opened on July 30, 2024, and the apparent lowest bidder withdrew bids a week later bid opening. The 2
nd lowest bidder (PCN3) was deemed
responsive and responsible bidder with an amount of $9,989,558. • The award of construction contract is scheduled for September 17, 2024, City Council Meeting.
o Status as of September 23, 2024
 Project was awarded on the September 17th City Council Mtg to PCN3 Construction in the amount of $9,989,558. Contracts are routed for signature.

Soon after the contract has been approved by City Atty, Mayor and City Clerk, it’ll be routed to finance for issuance of Purchase Order.
 Pre-construction mtg will be scheduled soon after PO is issued and followed by start of construction (Notice to Proceed)
o Status as of October 30, 2024
 The Pre-construction mtg was conducted and contractor was issued a NTP effective Oct 28, 2024.
 Contractor started to place fence around the perimeter of the work zone and have moved in the work trailer at the southerly end of the community center.  Project team have been reviewing various submittals provided by the contractor.  Application for WDID have been submitted to the State’s website waiting for issuance.
o Status as of December 19, 2024
 The Building Official was adamant that the designer fill and/or sign “Forms A and B”. However, the designers disagreed was it was their responsibility to execute.

There were several meetings and discussions over several weeks with all parties involved (contractor, construction managers, designers, and the Building Official).

Eventually the Building Official was presented an alternate form that satisfied the requirement. Getting this item cleared is one of the items needed for Building and Safety to issue Grading Permits. Other required items have been presented to Building and Safety for their review and approval.
 The city’s labor compliance firm is initiating and coordinating various labor union requirements with the project contractor.
o Status as of January 16, 2025
 Demolishing and hauling away construction waste
 Finalizing the bypass system for the existing irrigation network Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

 Over-excavation and rough grading-small and large courtyards  Rough grading and surveyor verifying rough grading- small and large courtyards  Marking and digging trench for UG utilities- small and large courtyards  Laying fabric & placing ¾” gravel- East Parking lot
 Forming and pouring zero curb- East Parking lot
 Installing new conduit for electrical wiring to the existing light pole- East Parking lot

o Status as of February 20, 2025:
 East Parking Lot installation of fabric and 3/8” aggregate as well as forming and pouring of the light pole footing, and forming rebar and pouring concrete for bollard poles, and installing pavers
 Large courtyard venue and stage excavation for underground storm pipe installation, surveying to stake the walls.
 Small Courtyard Venue excavation for underground storm pipe installation underway

• P ROJECT 1730: MSRC – 3 EV Charging Stations at Community Center o Location: City of Carson Community Center Parking Lot Adjacent to Accessible Parking Stalls
o Description: Installation of three (3) EV level 2 charging stations o Status: PLAN CHECK
 Preliminary design plans were completed on May 5, 2023. Plans were submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval on May 18, 2023. o Status as of June 22, 2023: No Update
o Status of July 19, 2023: Plans are being reviewed by building and safety for accessibility requirements. An electrical permit is not needed.
o Status as of September 21, 2023: Plans were approved by Building and Safety on 7/28/2023. Staff is working on technical provisions and other related bid documents to release bid packet.
o Status as of November 20, 2023: Staff will present Staff Report 2023-0883 at the December 5, 2023, City Council Meeting to award a construction contract to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. Estimated construction start date is March 2024. o Status as of January 3, 2024: Staff report 2023-0883, to award a construction contract to Alfaro, is proposed for the January 9, 2024, City Council Meeting. o Status as of January 22,2024: Staff is working on contract execution. o Status as of February 15, 2024: Contractor is working on revising their certificate of insurance to conform to the project requirements. Contract has not been executed. o Estimated construction start date is March 2024.
o Status as of March 19, 2024: Staff is reviewing submittals. Estimated construction start date is April 2024.
o Status as of April 24, 2024: No update
o Status as of May 20, 2024: Estimated construction start date is June 2024. The staff is working with the design consultant on re-submitting addendum plans to the Building and Safety department.
o Status as of June 20, 2024: Preconstruction meeting held on June 20,2024. Estimated start is in July 2024. Estimated completion is in August 2024. o Status as of July 25, 2024:

No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: Charging stations have been powered up. First row of parking will need to be resurfaced to comply with ADA requirements of a max 2% slope at Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

all accessible parking stalls. Staff is working with the contractor to activate charging stations and complete the site validation process. Pending work includes asphalt pavement resurfacing, striping, signs, handrails, charging station activation and stie validation, and electrical and ADA inspection from Building and Safety. o Status as of October 30,2024: Contractor will finalize the parking striping on 10/31/2024.

Estimated completion date is November 2024.
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: No update
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Staff will be presenting a staff report at the March 4, 2025, City Council Meeting to approve Amendment No.1 and close out the project.

• PROJECT: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROJECT
o Location: City Hall
o Description: Repairing the underground fuel storage tank due to secondary pipe being cracked. The backup generator remains operational and main fuel pipe remains in good working condition.
o Status: CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
 New fuel has been installed in the fuel tank, the fuel pump on the day tank needs to be repaired before Cummings can finalize the repairs. o Status as of April 24, 2024: No update. Estimated construction start date is June 2024. o Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: No update
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: Construction is substantially complete. Building and Safety inspected project on January 16, 2025. Contractor to finalize punch list items by end of January 2025. Staff will present contract Amendment No. 1 to City Council in February 2025 which includes a request for additional funding for work that was not part of the original bid documents.
o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update

• PW1786: CITY HALL RESTROOM AND KITCHENETTE UPGRADES
o Status as of May 20,2024: Material palette for all restrooms and City Council break room was selected on 5/14/2024. Estimated accelerated project schedule is as follows:
 100% Construction Drawings June 2024
 Submit to Building and Safety for Plan Check June 2024  Advertise July 2024
 Award Construction Contract August 2024
 Execute Contract and Issue Purchase Order August 2024  Preconstruction and Material Order August 2024
 Relocate Staff August 2024
 Start Construction (2nd Floor and Council Area) September 2024 o Status as of June 20,2024: Plans were submitted to Building and Safety on June 12,2024.

Restroom floor plans for the North, East, and South wing need to be revised to accommodate door clearance requirements.
o Status as of July 25, 2024:

No update
Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

o Status as of August 26, 2024: Staff will present Staff Report with File ID #2024-0708 at the September 17, 2024, City Council Meeting to award a construction contract to Caltec Corporation. Estimate construction start date is October 2024. o Status as of October 30,2024: Contractor started construction on 10/30/2024. Estimated completion date is March 2025.
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: Ongoing construction in second floor lobby restrooms with estimated completion of March 2025. Estimated construction start date on first floor North and East wing restrooms is end of March 2025. Staff is preparing contract Amendment No. 1 to request additional funding for unforeseen conditions. Unforeseen conditions include mold remediation, asbestos abatement and air quality inspections, design modifications, improvements to existing electrical, plumbing, and framing. o Status as of February 20, 2025: Second floor lobby restrooms estimated to be complete at end of February 2025. Construction to begin at the first floor North and East wing restrooms the first week of March 2025.

• PW1787: CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CARPET UPGRADES
• Status as of May 20,2024: Staff is proposing to advertise project in August,2024. Construction will start after Project No. 1786; second floor scope of work has been completed. o Status as of June 20,2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: Staff will present Staff Report with File ID #2024-0746 at the September 17, 2024, City Council Meeting to award a construction contract to Rod-West Floor Covering LLC. Estimated construction start date is October 2024. o Status as of October 30,2024: Contractor to start resurfacing the concrete bands in November 2024 and the carpet replacement in December 2024. o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: Ongoing construction. Carpet installation at the first-floor lobby to be completed after the concrete band has been resurfaced. Selection of color and finish of concrete band is pending. Estimated project completion date is February 2025. o Status as of February 20, 2025: Remaining carpet and punch list items to be completed in March 2025.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division is the second half of Public Works' Operations at the Corporate Yard. This Division is responsible for maintaining infrastructure within the public right -of-way (ROW) to ensure public safety. Additionally, th e O&M Division is responsible for environmental and hazardous waste clean-up, signage, pavement markings, striping, streets – asphalt & concrete, sidewalk sweeping, materials abatement, and construction. O&M also works with solid waste management including demolition and waste diversion, used oil collection, solid and organic waste, and streetlight maintenance/signal light malfunctions, electronic & beverage container recycling management. The assets of the D ivision include warehouse inventory, fleet vehicles, and heavy equipment. O&M also provides landscaping by tree trimming, ROW maintenance, median maintenance, and parkway trees. These services enable the safe use of public spaces, enhance the cleanliness of the city, and provide greenery to increase the beautification of the public ROW.

Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

PROJECT: CONCRETE SIDEWALK GRINDING
This is an ongoing maintenance operation throughout the year for safe pedestrian travel. o Location: Citywide
o Description: The project involves grinding sidewalks and pathways identified as requiring grinding due to uplifting or posing a hazard to pedestrians. o In-house staff will be grinding sidewalk lifts per maintenance zones 1-7 as needed to eliminate sidewalk hazards immediately.

PROJECT: ANNUAL CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
o Status Update as of July 18, 2024
 IFB has been re-advertised and opened bids to achieve efficiencies, as this type of paving simultaneously in all districts was the first of its kind. o Status as of August 12, 2024: All American Asphalt was the lowest, responsible bidder in all districts 1,2,3 and 4.
o Status as of October 1, 2024
 F our paving phases have been completed.
o Status as of October 15, 2024
 Award of contract (consideration) Goes to City Council to All American Asphalt anticipated for 11/6/24 City Council Meeting.
o Status as of December 19, 2024
 Consideration of Award of Contract to All American Asphalt going to City Council on January 7, 2025. Phase five anticipated to start Mid- February 2025, weather permitting.
o Status as of January 16, 2025
 Award of contract (consideration) pending City Council approval.  Phase five (5) anticipated to start March/April 2025, contingent upon contract award by City Council.
o Status as of February 20, 2025:
 Contract awarded to All American Asphalt; Phas e Five anticipated to start mid to late April

• PROJECT: ANNUAL CITYWIDE CONCRETE MAINTENANCE
o Status as of May 20, 2024: Contractor assigned a list of (backlog) priority locations to complete throughout the city.
o Status as of June 20, 2024: Contractor is working through the backlog priority locations. o Status as of July 25, 2024: Preparing list of backlog locations in Districts Three (3) and Four (4) for contractor to be assigned on August 1, 2024.
o Status as of August 26, 2024: Contractor completed previous list of locations on July 30, 2024. A new list of locations for CJ Concrete is being compiled to be sent on August 29, 2024; work is anticipated to start within two weeks from that date. o Status update as of Oct 10, 2024: List of locations completed in districts 1,2,3 and 4. o A list of new locations in districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 of (backlog) service request/work orders will be assigned to CJ Concrete anticipated for Mid-November 2024. o Status as of December 19, 2024: Backlog locations in Districts One (1) and Three (3) have been completed. Contractor to be assigned to Districts Two (2) and Four (4) in January 2025. A new list of locations in all four Council Districts will be provided to the con tractor per the contract budget up to June 2025. The contractor will use a two- to-three-week rotation for the seven maintenance zones. Service requests for any sidewalk hazards will be addressed immediately.

Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

o Status as of January 16, 2025: Contractor completed the backlog locations in Districts 2 and 4. A new list of locations in all four of the districts will be provided to CJ Concrete per contract budget up to June 2025.
o Status as of February 20, 2025: CJ Concrete completed list of locations provided to them in Districts 1 and 2 during this period.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
o Perform weekly patrol to identify and coordinate removal of illegal dumping, hazardous waste, and proper removal for bulky items.
o Monitoring construction & demolition projects for residents & businesses o Monitoring of median maintenance contractor citywide; provide maintenance directions as needed.
o Monitoring of abatement contractor and assign weed, debris, graffiti, and trash abatement citywide.
o Monitoring of street sweeping contractor.

• MAINTENANCE: CONCRETE & ASPHALT
o Location: Citywide
o Description: Monthly summary of work performed by City maintenance crews who regularly inspect the City’s infrastructure and performing preventative maintenance to ensure safe and cost-effective operations
o Status as of April 24, 2024:
 Aggregate base and pavement maintenance are being performed on Lomita Boulevard.
 In preparation of the upcoming scheduled slurry seal projects , the team is doing asphalt patching and crack sealing in the designated locations. o Status as of May 20, 2024
 Pavement maintenance being performed on Lomita Boulevard  Preparation of the upcoming scheduled slurry seal projects, in June, the team is doing asphalt patching and crack sealing in the designated locations. o Status as of July 25, 2024
 The team has completed the slurry sealing projects along with asphalt patching and crack sealing in designated locations. Special concrete projects have been undertaken by our team at Anderson and Carson Parks.
o Status as of Sept. 30, 2024
 Pavement maintenance is being performed on Lomita Boulevard, ongoing maintenance and monitoring until CIP project takes place in 2025.  Preparation of the upcoming scheduled slurry seal projects, the team is doing asphalt patching and crack sealing in the designated locations. Update: All slurry seal preparation tasks were completed mid–July 2024.
 Our team continues to work on special concrete projects still in progress at Anderson Park – assignments completed October 10, 2024. o Status as of December 19, 2024
 The contractor will use a two- to-three-week rotation for the seven maintenance zones. Service requests to address large potholes, deteriorated surface areas and/or sinkholes due to sub-grade/base failures will be addressed immediately.  Temporary asphalt ramping will be used to eliminate sidewalk deviations for safe pedestrian travel until permanent concrete repairs can take place. o Status as of January 16, 2025
Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

 Ongoing asphalt & concrete pavement maintenance and repair tasks by maintenance zones 1-7 on a 2 to 3 weeks rotation per maintenance zone. Also, immediate repair by service requests to eliminate known large potholes that pose hazards, deteriorated surface areas and/or sinkholes due to sub-grade/base failure or from undergrade structure failures.
 Temporary asphalt ramping to eliminate sidewalk deviations immediately for safe pedestrian travel until permanent concrete repairs can to place.  Vegetation and debris abatement/illegal dumping removal citywide. o Status as of February 20, 2025:
 On-going maintenance, repair/replacement of asphalt pavement sections maintenance zones 1-7
 Sidewalk inspection per maintenance zones 1- 7 grinding, ramping for safe pedestrian travel and/or replacement
 On-going temporary repairs on Lomita Blvd. until CIP project takes place  Respond and address service requests city -wide for pavement, sidewalks/curb & gutter, illegal dumping and overgrown vegetation by priority.

• MAINTENANCE: SIGNING & STRIPING AND GRAFFITI ABATEMENT o Location: Citywide
o Description: Monthly summary of work performed by City maintenance crews who regularly inspect the City’s infrastructure and perform preventative maintenance to ensure safe and cost-effective operations.
o Status as of October 2024:
 Traffic sign asset management underway (over 5,000 traffic signs) on the main arterial streets throughout the city . Replacements, upgrades per CA -MUTCD and repairs.
o Status as of May 20, 2024:
 Curb painting maintenance citywide.
 Fabricate and install new traffic signs per approved engineered traffic plans at various locations.
 ONGOING-Sign Shop- Fabricate traffic signs per California- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) to replace deteriorated or obsolete signs that have surpassed their life expectancy and no longer have the proper reflectivity per MUTCD standards.
 Prepare for annual (in-house) citywide restriping to start by Mid-Nov. to early Dec. 2024 weather permitting.
o Status as of July 25, 2024
 Layout and re-striping of newly slurry sealed streets city-wide. o Status as of August 26, 2024
 Traffic signs & pavement marking maintenance citywide per maintenance zones one (1) through seven (7).
 Fabricate and install new traffic signs per work orders from city engineering division and service requests from the public regarding damaged and missing signage.
o Status as of December 19, 2024
 Layout and re-striping of newly slurry sealed streets city-wide.  Ongoing:
• Traffic signs & pavement marking maintenance citywide per maintenance zones one (1) through seven (7).

Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

• Fabricate and install new traffic signs per work orders from the Engineering Division and public service requests.
o Status as January 16, 2025:
 Curb painting maintenance citywide.
 Fabricate and install new traffic signs per approved engineered traffic plans at various locations.
• ONGOING-Sign Shop-Fabricate traffic signs per California-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) to replace deteriorated or obsolete signs that have surpassed their life expectancy and no longer have the proper reflectivity per MUTCD standards.
• Annual (in-house) citywide restriping will start after winter months winter months.
o Status as of January 16, 2025:
 Layout and re-striping of newly slurry sealed streets city-wide, weather permitting. • ONGOING
• Traffic signs & pavement marking maintenance citywide per maintenance zones one (1) through seven (7).
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing
 Fabricate and install new traffic signs per work orders from city engineering division and service requests from the public regarding damaged and missing  Graffiti Abatement citywide
 Restore/maintenance pavement markings per maintenance zones 1-7

• T REE MAINTENANCE: TRIMMING CITYWIDE
o City contract for tree maintenance is scheduled to expire in the Fall of 2024. Staff is gathering information to create an RFP.
o In-house tree crew working on (backlog) work order/service requests in all maintenance zones (1 – 7).
o In-house tree crew maintaining newly planted trees according to tree watering route. o West Coast Arborist (city contractor) is currently working on the maintenance tree route. o Status as of late July 2024: Special tree planting projects started at Carson Park o Status as of August 26, 2024: Special tree planting was completed as scheduled. o Status as of December 19, 2024: West Coast Arborist (city contractor) is currently working on the maintenance tree routes.
o Status as of February 20, 2025:
 Tree pruning by city contractor in tree maintenance zones  In-house tree crew performing maintenance per maintenance zones 1-7  City crew planting new trees in locations where trees have been removed or need to be replaced
 Respond and address tree service requests city-wide

FLEET AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DIVISION

The Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Division is the second half of Public Works’ operations at the Corporate Yard. It is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the municipal and park facilities in addition to the City’s fleet vehicles and heavy equipment. These services enhance the cleanliness of the city, enable the safe use of public spaces, and provide greenery to increase the beautification of the city.

• PW 1640: PARK PLAYGROUND RUBBERIZED SURFACE REPLACEMENT o Location: All Parks that have rubberized play surfaces. Dolphin Park excluded. o Description: Replace the damaged and worn - out rubberized play surface at all parks Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

o Status: ON HOLD
 City staff have used all available material and are preparing a Purchase Order for additional materials to continue repair work.
o Status as of July 25, 2024: ON GOING
o Status as of August 26, 2024: ON GOING
 City staff continues to patch deteriorated areas at playgrounds city wide.

• PW 1712: PARK HVAC SYSTEMS
o Location: All Parks
o Description: Assess and replace over 50 HVAC units that are past their useful and serviceable life at all 12 park facilities. Design and install brand new HVAC at Veterans Park and Gym.
o Status: Anderson Park, Dolphin Park Office, Foisia Park Office have been completed. o Current Phase: PROJECT ONGOING
o Status as of February 21, 2024: No update
o Status as of April 24, 2024: No update
o Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: New package units have been procured. o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update

• P W1416: CALAS & FOISIA PARK RE-ROOFING
o Location: Calas & Foisia Park
o Description: Repair the roof at both snack bar and main office due to leaking roof. o Current Phase: Construction at Calas Park is Complete; Pre-procurement for Foisia Park o Status as of October 26, 2023: PROJECT COMPLETE
o PREPARING FORMAL PROJECT CLOSEOUT
o Status as of February 21, 2024: PROJECT CLOSEOUT
o Status as of April 24, 2024: No update
o Status as of May 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: Preparing scopes and specs for IFB in preparation for re- roof at Foisia Park.
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing

• PROJECT: SECURITY WALKING LIGHTS
o Location: Various parks and facilities Citywide
o Description: Repair of the damaged light poles at various parks o Status: COORDINATING
 Coordinating with Community Services staff to determine desired lighting style.  Status as of April 24, 2024: No update
 Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
 Status as of August 26, 2024: No update
 Status as of January 16, 2025: Procured light poles for Perry Park  Status as of February 20, 2025: All existing light poles at Perry Park have been replaced.

• PROJECT 1630: ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADE
o Location: Anderson Park
o Description: Install new electrical panel and switch gear Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

o Status as of September 21, 2023: Staff soliciting proposals. o Status as of February 21, 2024: Three proposals received. o Status as of March 18, 2024: Going to City Council Meeting on May 7 , 2024, to award contract.
o Status as of April 24, 2024: City Attorney’s Office is drafting contract. o Status as of May 20, 2024: Currently being advertised in four trade journals per City Attorney’s direction.
o Status as of June 20, 2024: No update
o Status as of July 25, 2024: No update
o Status as of August 26, 2024: In procurement
o Status as of January 16, 2025: No update
o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update

• COUNCIL DAIS ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSTALL
o Location: City Hall Council Chambers
o Description: Install new pop-up electrical/charger outlets at (12) locations on dais o Status as of February 19th, 2025: Two (2) Complete
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing

• SAFETY NETTING INSTALLATION
o Location: City Hall
o Description: Install safety Netting to prevent injury from obsolete/damage ceiling tiles.

Approximately 20K Sq. Ft.
o Status as of February 8, 2025: 16K Sq. Ft. Completed
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing

• ATRIUM LIGHTING RETROFIT/INSTALLATION
o Location: Community Center Atrium
o Description: Removal of 32 existing light fixtures and replacement with controllable, LED lighting fixtures.
o Three (3) Replaced; 29 Remaining
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing

• CITYWIDE FILTER REPLACEMMENT
o Location: All Civic Center, Corporate Yard and Park Facilities o Description: Purchase and replace all HVAC related filters due to the smoke from fires in the LA area.
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing

• COMMUNITY CENTER ELEVATOR WIRE REPLACEMENT
o Location: Community Center
o Description: Contractor to remove and install three (3) feeder wires to restore power to the Community Center elevator.
o Status as of February 20, 2025: Completed

• COMMUNITY CENTER REYKEY
o Community Center:
o Description: Remove and install new locksets, cores and keyways in all doors throughout the Community Center.

Public Works Department February 2025 Monthly Report

o Status as of February 20, 2025: Ongoing

• BUILDING MAINTENANCE-BUILDINGS/CUSTODIAL
o Status as of December 20, 2024: YTD Completed Work Orders=31 o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update

• DEL AMO PARK, BLOCK WALL REPAIR
o Location: Del Amo Park
o Description; Repair block wall along western property line o Status as of August 26, 2024: In procurement
o Status as of December 19, 2024: No update
o Status as of January 16, 2025: In construction
o Status as of February 20, 2025: No update

ITS CAPITAL PROJECTS
February 2025

1. WIFI IN PARKS
Description: WiFi Internet access at all City facilities to increase public safety, education, programs, and events.

Contract: Datagear
Term: 3 year maintenance
Budget: $420,272 ($350,000 [ARPA] + 70,272)
Current Spend: $286,373.60 (68.14%)
Project Start: May 15, 2023
Project Complete: March 18, 2024
Status: COMPLETED
Notice of termination issued to vendor on December 4, 2023.

Replacement vendor completed remaining (5) parks on March 18, 2024. • Mills Park 100%
• Carson Park 100%
• Veterans Park 100%
• Foisia Park 100%
• Stevenson Park 100%
• Anderson Park 100%
• Dominguez Park 100%
• Del Amo Park 100%
• Calas Park 100%
• Hemingway Park 100%
• Dolphin Park 100%
• Carriage Crest Park 100%

2. TYLER UPGRADE / ENERGOV IMPLEMENTATION
Description: Upgrade Tyler Munis to latest version, enable Cloud access, and add inventory module. Implement new p lanning, permitting , licensing, asset management, and citizen request software platform Energov.

Contract: Tyler Munis/Integrated Technology Partners
Term: 6 years
Budget: 1.3M [ARPA]
Current Spend: $921,965 incurred to date (71%)
Project Start: September 30, 2022
ETA: June 30, 2025
Status: ON SCHEDULE
• Employee Access Module Complete, In Production
• EP&L Planning Module Setup Complete, In Production
• EP&L Permitting Module Setup Complete, In Production
• Open Finance (Socrata) Module Setup Complete, In Production • 311 Civic Access Module Setup Complete, In Production • EP&L Business License Module Setup In Progress

• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Module, Scheduled for March 2025 Project Start

Next Step:

• Complete the Testing of all Processes for EP&B Business License Module • Validation and Testing all forms and reports, update as required • End User Training with Documentation for City staff

3. NETWORK SERVICES RELOCATION
Description: Ensure rapid recovery, accessibility, and increased security for all business-critical application services by re locating to a more equipped offsite location.

Contract: TBD
Term: 5 Years
Budget: TBD
Current Spend: $0
Project Start: December 1, 2023
ETA: March 31, 2025
Status: ON SCHEDULE
• RFP issued 12/1/23.
• Sole bid rejected 1/23/24.
• Data Center Colocation award to vendor 4/2/24.
• Contract Executed
• Phase 1 Relocation completed 8/19/24.
• Phase 2 Relocation scheduled for 3/31/25.

4. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO/VIDEO

IMPROVEMENT
Description: Upgrade Council Chambers broadcast equipment.

Contract: In Progress
Term: 5 Years
Budget: City Hall Council Chambers A/V: $542,444.57 (PEG: $398,707 General Fund: $143,737.57)
Current Spend: $0
Project Start: December 1, 2023
ETA: February 28, 2025
Status: COMPLETED
• RFP issued 12/1/23.
• Notice of Intent to Award 1/23/24.
• Contract Executed 5/1/24.
• Purchase Order
• Audiovisual Hardware Installation Complete

• Agenda Management/AV Control Software Implementation Complete • Agenda Management/AV Control Software Staff Training Complete • Systems Testing Complete
• Punch List Item Completed
• Project Completed 2/18/25

5. CARSON EVENT CENTER AUDIO/VIDEO IMPROVEMENT
Description: Upgrade Carson Event Center Audiovisual broadcast equipment.

Contract: In Planning/Budgeting
Term: 5 Years
Budget: Carson Event Center A/V: TBD
Current Spend: $0
Project Start: July 1, 2024
ETA: December 31, 2025
Status: ON SCHEDULE
• Project Planning Meetings with ITS, Public Works, and Community Services staff on mitigation of scheduled event impact

Project Name Citywide Fire Alarm Repairs and Enhancements Service Provider West Coast Fire & Integration
Summary July 5, 2022, Council approved the West Coast Fire & Integration contract for maintenance and monitoring services for all city fire systems from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027.

Enhancing fire detection and safety for all facility users.

Update During the ongoing renovations to both the basement and second floor, our vendor has been an invaluable partner, ensuring that all Fire Life Safety (FLS) protocols are strictly adhered to while also assisting in updating any components that require enhancements. Their proactive collaboration with city personnel has been instrumental in identifying and addressing necessary improvements, ensuring that safety remains a top priority throughout the renovation process. Additionally, the city staff is actively working to enhance fire systems across all municipal facilities to align with the highest safety standards.

Project Name Public Safety/Emergency Services Community Initiatives Service Provider Public Safety/Emergency Services Department Summary Public Safety and Emergency Services Community Initiatives encompass a range of proactive efforts aimed at fostering safer and more resilient community. These initiatives typically involve engagement with the public, educational programs, and collaborative events. They focus on building positive relationships between law enforcement, emergency services personnel, and the community, ultimately enhancing preparedness Project Name Comprehensive Camera Coverage: City Facilities and Parks Service Provider Johnson Controls
Summary The Public Safety department is spearheading an initiative to implement video surveillance camera systems across all City and Park facilities. This proactive measure aims to discourage criminal activities and capture video evidence of any unlawful incidents. The objective is to enhance safety by reducing criminal incidents, creating a secure environment for both residents and park users.

Update We’re excited to share updates on our ongoing efforts to enhance security across City of Carson facilities and recreational areas. Access control systems are being expanded to include City Hall and Corporate Yard office suites, ensuring improved safety and controlled access for staff and visitors. Additionally, video surveillance and access control systems have already been implemented at several parks, and the project has now entered its third phase. This phase focuses on installing additional pole cameras, extending surveillance coverage to more parks, and integrating these upgrades into the existing infrastructure. The team is actively assessing the current system’s performance, identifying optimal camera placements, and utilizing advanced technology to strengthen monitoring capabilities. These initiatives are designed to create a safer environment for the entire community by reinforcing security throughout city facilities and parks. We appreciate your ongoing support as we work toward making our community a safer and more secure place for everyone.

Public Safety/Emergency Services Projects
and trust. Examples include public education on safety measures, community outreach events, and meetings to empower local leaders. Such initiatives are pivotal in strengthening the overall safety and well-being of a community.

Update Emergency Services and Public Safety have been actively engaging with the community in various initiatives. Recent initiatives have included public education on safety measures, community outreach events, and empowering local leaders through informational meetings. These efforts aim to equip residents with the knowledge and resources they need to stay safe, prepare for emergencies, and contribute to a more connected and secure community. If you're interested in bringing a training to your area, please reach out to [email protected].

We are making strides in building partnerships with businesses across Carson, in collaboration with LASD, the Public Safety Department, and Latoya Butler. This effort is gaining momentum as we work closely with business partners to strengthen security and improve communication.

Project Name Enhancing Traffic Safety: Analysis of Accident Reduction and LPR Camera Deployment Service Provider Motorola Solutions
Summary The consultant will supply the city with the most up-to-date version of the L-Series Rapidly Deployable Solar Powered Camera. This camera system, known as an Automatic License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera, will assist the City, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, in capturing essential investigative information and enhancing the safety of its residents. These cameras will be strategically positioned in specific locations throughout the city, including public rights of way and entrances to city facilities.

The LPR system will collect comprehensive vehicle data, including make, model, color, and speed, both during daytime and nighttime conditions. The City's Public Safety department is working in partnership with LASD and Public Works to decrease traffic accidents within the city. Staff members have created data maps, and the Traffic Engineering Division will assess these maps to identify any recurring patterns and make infrastructure adjustments as necessary.

Update ALPR trailers are currently positioned in high-traffic areas throughout the city. We’ve observed an increase in illegal dumping and truck parking on Intermodal Way. To address this, we’re using the trailers’ messaging features to deter trucks and prevent illegal dumping. Additionally, the cameras enhance community safety in these areas.

There is a dedicated effort to ensure the safety of children during school drop-off and pick- up times. This is achieved by providing daily school parking enforcement at schools throughout Carson. Two officers are assigned each day to offer both education and enforcement at the schools.

Project Name Upgrading Radio Systems Project
Service Provider Mission Critical Information Systems
Summary In 2021, the City Council granted approval for the 'Radio Upgrade Project,' which allocated funds for the procurement of radios, radio equipment, batteries, and chargers necessary for transitioning the City from its UHF radio system to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperability Communication System (LA-RICS). Subsequently, the City Council sanctioned a contract with Mission Critical Information Systems to oversee the installation and programming, thus marking the successful completion of Phase 2 of the project. In September 2022, the City of Carson formalized a Hold Harmless Agreement with LA-RICS, granting the city the privilege of utilizing the platform.

Update The distribution of Motorola APX4500 mobile radios has been successfully completed across multiple departments, significantly enhancing communication capabilities throughout the city. The assembly of two SmartPTT racks at City Hall and the Corporate Yard is nearing completion, reinforcing the city’s radio dispatch and coordination infrastructure.

Progress also continues with the installation of antennas and lines at the City Yard, which will improve overall signal strength and system reliability. The vendor has completed the installation of mobile radios in the Public Safety fleet and is now advancing with updates to the Public Works fleet. These enhancements mark a substantial step forward in streamlining communication efficiency and boosting operational coordination across all city departments.

Project Name Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Service Provider Witt O’ Brien’s
Summary FEMA mandates a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update every five years for all jurisdictions. The city's second update, however, is currently overdue. This plan serves to identify potential natural and human-induced hazards that the city may face vulnerability to and outlines strategies for mitigating or reducing risks associated with such incidents and events.

Update The Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) draft has reached another significant milestone and has now been submitted to FEMA for final review. After releasing the preliminary version, the planning team conducted a thorough internal review to ensure alignment with the city’s goals and compliance standards. Following Cal OES’s initial review, Witt O'Brien’s collaborated closely with Cal OES to address necessary revisions, ensuring the plan met all required guidelines. The submission to FEMA represents the final step before approval, positioning the city to move forward with its hazard mitigation strategies effectively. We will continue to provide updates as we receive feedback from FEMA.

Project Name Basement/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Upgrade Project Service Provider Westberg + White, GM Interiors, Johnson Controls Summary The project is currently in its planning phase. Initially, the project scope only covered the upgrade of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). However, during the planning phase, it became evident that the Public Safety, Information Technology, and Emergency Services sectors could also derive substantial benefits from the upgrade. As a result, the revised scope of work encompasses upgrades for all four areas.

Update Following City Council approval, demolition work has been completed, and the project is close to completing the build-out and framing phase. This stage involves detailed planning and close collaboration with contractors to stay aligned with timelines and standards. City staff will continue monitoring progress to ensure a smooth and efficient renovation process.

Project Name Organizational Resilience: Internal Emergency Management Training Service Provider Westward Disaster
Summary The city is responsible for the operation and management of its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), with the aim of enhancing preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for emergencies and large-scale events. The consultant will furnish subject matter experts and instructors to aid in the creation and execution of a tailored EOC training program for city department staff.

Update Our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Awareness Course took place on April 18th and received overall positive feedback. The course was a success and brings our city and leadership one step closer to being prepared for the next emergency. Next, Westward and the City of Carson will be working on the upcoming EOC role-specific training.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 14. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP  Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CARSON ANDPHILLIPS 66 COMPANY TO RESOLVE A MATTER OF PENDING LITIGATION; PHILLIPS 66 v. CITY OFCARSON, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 23STCV14355 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Presented for consideration by the City Council is an agreement to settle pending litigation involving the City’s Oil Industry Business License Tax (the “OIBLT”).  After a period of litigation between Phillips 66 Company and the City, the parties have reached an agreement to resolve all disputes and the same is attached to this staff report for your review and consideration.  The Office of the City Attorney recommends approval of the agreement by the City Council.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement Between City of Carson and Phillips 66 Company; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and any related documents necessary to fully and resolve the contract dispute.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
On November 7, 2017, the voters of the City approved Measure “C,” which provided for an “Oil Industry Business License Tax” (“OIBLT”), codified at Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) §§ 63501 et seq. and which became effective December 1, 2017.  The OIBLT imposes “a business license tax on persons engaged in the business of operating any facility where petroleum or petroleum products are blended, mixed, processed, or refined and/or any facility that stores petroleum products.”  The tax is paid on a quarterly basis and includes audit rights for the City, and appeal rights for the taxpayers.

Phillips 66 operates an oil refinery and facility located, in part, in the City and, in part, in the City of Los Angeles, which results in Phillips 66 being subject to the OIBLT.  Since the effective date of implementation of the OIBLT, Phillips has filed quarterly tax returns and paid certain amounts in taxes pursuant to the OIBLT.  Commencing on or about June 15, 2018, the City’s auditors began conducting an audit of Phillips 66’s tax returns in order to determine compliance with the OIBLT, and subsequently determined that Phillips 66 owed additional amounts in taxes, calculating a tax deficiency in an amount designated as confidential.

On February 17, 2022, the City issued a Notice of Deficiency (“NOD No. 1”) directed to Phillips 66 for a tax deficiency during the period from December 2017 through June 2018, directing Phillips 66 to pay the tax deficiency within thirty (30) calendar days.  On March 15, 2022, Phillips 66 paid the tax deficiency identified in the City’s NOD No. 1.

On June 9, 2023, the City issued a second Notice of Deficiency (“NOD No. 2”) directed to Phillips 66 for a tax deficiency during the time period from July 2018 through December 2021, directing Phillips 66 to pay the tax deficiency within thirty (30) calendar days.  On June 30, 2023, Phillips 66 paid the tax deficiency identified in the City’s NOD No. 2.

Phillips 66 disputed the City’s NOD No. 1 and, on March 13, 2023, Phillips 66 filed a claim for damages under the Government Claims Act, seeking a refund of the tax deficiency paid in response to the City’s NOD No. 1.  Phillips 66 disputed the City’s NOD No. 2 and intended to file a claim under the Government Claims Act, as well as a request for refund pursuant to CMC § 63515, to seek a refund of the tax deficiency paid in response to the City’s NOD No. 2; Phillips 66 filed suit against the City on June 21, 2023, styled Phillips 66 v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV14355 (the “Phillips 66 Complaint”), seeking a refund of taxes paid in response to NOD No.

1.  Phillips 66 and the Office of the City Attorney have now resolved all of the current and potential disputes regarding the OIBLT, including all claims asserted against the City in the Phillips 66 Complaint and all potential disputes regarding any OIBLT quarterly tax payments made through the fourth quarter of 2024.  However, under CMC § 63519, “Information concerning gross receipts or other data furnished to or secured by the City pursuant to this Chapter shall be confidential, shall not be subject to public inspection, and shall not be made available to anyone who is not charged with the administration of this Chapter.” V. FISCAL IMPACT
Phillips 66 will pay to the City Eight Million, Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand, Six hundred and Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents  ($8,995,611.15) representing payment of OIBLT taxes due and owing to the City for the period from January 2022 through December 2023; and
Phillips 66 will pay to the City Seven Million, Five Hundred Sixty Six Thousand, One Hundred and Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents ($7,566,108.12) representing payment of OIBLT taxes due and owing to the City for the tax years 2022 and 2023 along with audit and attorneys’ fees through February 2025; and Phillips 66 agrees “to release into its “General Fund” all amounts previously paid as OIBLT taxes and segregated as an accommodation to Phillips 66, together with any interest earned thereon, to be used by the City in its sole and unfettered discretion” which totals $18,036,347; and
Following the City’s audit of OIBLT taxes for the tax year 2024, Phillips 66 shall pay to the City any deficiency tax,  if any, due and owing from such audit.

The total OIBLT taxes previously paid by Phillips 66 together with the amounts to be paid under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, not including the final audit for tax year 2024, equals $34,598,066.20.

VI. EXHIBITS

AGREEMENT TO SETTLE PENDING LITIGATION & AGREEMENT FOR ON-GOING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARSON

OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS LICENSE TAX

Attachments

AGREEMENT TO SETTLE PENDING LITIGATION & AGREEMENT FOR ON-GOING IMPLEMENTATION OF THECARSON OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS LICENSE TAX

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AGREEMENT TO SETTLE PENDING LITIGATION & AGREEMENT FOR ON-

GOING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARSON OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS

LICENSE TAX
The AGREEMENT TO SETTLE PENDING LITIGATION & AGREEMENT FOR

ON-GOING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARSON OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS LICENSE TAX (collectively the “Agreement”) is entered into effective March 3, 2025 (its “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California charter city & municipal corporation (the “City”), on the one hand, and PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY , a Delaware corporation (“Phillips 66”), on the other hand. The City and Phillips 66 are each individually referred to as “a Party” and collectively referred to as “the Parties.”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2017, the voters of the City approved Measure “C,” which provided for an “Oil Industry Business License Tax” (“OIBLT”) , codified at Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) §§ 63501 et seq. and which became effective December 1, 2017; WHEREAS, t he OIBLT impose s “a business license tax on persons engaged in the business of operating any facility where petroleum or petroleum products are blended, mixed, processed, or refined and/or any facility that stores petroleum products .” The tax is paid on a quarterly basis and includes audit rights for the City, and appeal rights for the taxpayers; WHEREAS, Phillips 66 operates an oil refinery and facility located, in part, in the City and, in part, in the City of Los Angeles, which results in Phillips 66 being subject to the OIBLT; WHEREAS, since the effective date of implementation of the OIBLT, Phillips has filed quarterly tax returns and paid certain amounts in taxes pursuant to the OIBLT; WHEREAS, beginning on or about June 15, 2018, the City’s auditors began conducting an audit of Phillips 66’s tax returns in order to determine compliance with the OIBLT, and subsequently determined that Phillips 66 owed additional amounts in taxes , calculating a tax deficiency in an amount designated as confidential;1
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2022, the City issued a Notice of Deficiency (“NOD No. 1”) directed to Phillips 66 for a tax deficiency during the period from December 2017 through June 2018, directing Phillips 66 to pay the tax deficiency within thirty (30) calendar days; WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, Phillips 66 paid the tax deficiency identified in the City’s NOD No. 1;

1 Under CMC § 63519, “Information concerning gross receipts or other data furnished to or secured by the City pursuant to this Chapter shall be confidential, shall not be subject to public inspection, and shall not be made available to anyone who is not charged with the administration of this Chapter.”

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WHEREAS, on June 9, 2023, the City issued a second Notice of Deficiency (“NOD No. 2”) directed to Phillips 66 for a tax deficiency during the time period from July 2018 through December 2021, directing Phillips 66 to pay the tax deficiency within thirty (30) calendar days; WHEREAS, on June 30, 2023, Phillips 66 paid the tax deficiency identified in the City’s NOD No. 2;
WHEREAS, Phillips 66 disputed the City’s NOD No. 1 and, on March 13, 2023, Phillips 66 filed a claim for damages under the Government Claims Act , seeking a refund of the tax deficiency paid in response to the City’s NOD No. 1;
WHEREAS, Phillips 66 disputed the City’s NOD No. 2 and intended to file a claim under the Government Claims Act, as well as a request for refund pursuant to CMC § 63515, to seek a refund of the tax deficiency paid in response to the City’s NOD No. 2; WHEREAS, Phillips 66 filed suit against the City on June 21, 2023 , styled Phillips 66 v.

City of Carson , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV14355 (the “Phillips 66 Complaint”), seeking a refund of taxes paid in response to NOD No. 1; WHEREAS, as an accommodation to Phillips 66, the City agreed to segregate the tax deficiency payments made by Phillips 66 in response to NODs 1 & 2 from its “General Fund” until the disputes between them were resolved either through litigation of by way of this Agreement; WHEREAS, Phillips 66 has announced that it will be decommissioning its Los Angeles refinery the same to occur by the end of calendar year 2025; WHEREAS, Phillips 66 has made quarterly tax payments since the fourth quarter of 2017 through the fourth quarter of 2024 of Eleven Million, Seven Hundred Forty Thousand, Five Hundred Nine Dollars, and Sixty Cents ($11,740,521.33); WHEREAS, the City contends that Phillips 66 owes the City at least Twenty-One Million, Four Hundred Two Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($21,402,425.00) representing unaudited OIBLT taxes from the first quarter of 2022 through the fourth quarter of 2024, together with penalties and interest applied to the 2022 and 2023 deficient payments along with attorneys’ fees, and audit fees through the February of 2025;
WHEREAS, Phillips 66 disputes the City’s positions on the method of calculating its gross receipts, it apportionment of such gross receipts, and its right to impose penalties, interest, audit, and attorneys’ fees pursuant to the OIBLT;
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to finally and completely resolve all of their current and potential disputes regarding the OIBLT, including all claims asserted against the City in the Phillips 66 Complaint and all potential disputes regarding any OIBLT quarterly tax payments made through the fourth quarter of 2024;

WHEREAS, the Parties further desire to agree, on a going forward basis, on the methodology for calculating Phillips 66 gross receipts, the apportionment to be afforded to Phillips 66 on those gross receipts, and the resulting calculation of the tax to be paid by Phillips 66 to the

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City under the OIBLT for the tax years of 2022 through 2025 or until such time as the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery is decommissioned;

WHEREAS, the Parties further desire to agree, on a going forward basis, on the methodology for calculating Phillips 66 gross receipts, the apportionment to be afforded to Phillips 66 on those gross receipts and the resulting calculation of the tax to be paid by Phillips 66 to the City under the OIBLT in the event Phillips 66 elects not to decommission its refinery or elects at some future date to recommission the same.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual terms, covenants, conditions and promises contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows.

AGREEMENT TO SETTLE PHILLIPS 66 COMPLAINT

1. Recitals. All of the foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

2. Purpose of Settlement Agreement. One purpose of the Agreement is to resolve all claims and issues between the Parties that have been or could have been asserted in the Phillips 66 Complaint. The Parties agree it is their mutual intention that , neither this Agreement nor any terms hereof, shall be admissible in any other or future proceedings against the City, Phillips 66, or any Released Party, except a proceeding to enforce this Agreement.

3. Settlement of Phillips 66 Complaint. Withing fourteen (14) business days of the Effective Date of the Agreement, Phillips 66 agrees to the following:

a. Phillips 66 will pay to the City, to the attention of William Jefferson, Finance Director, the sum of Eight Million, Nine Hundred Ninety -Five Thousand, Six hundred and Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($8,995,611.15) the same to be deemed by the Parties to represent payment of OIBLT taxes due and owing to the City for the period from January 2022 through December 2023; and

b. Phillips 66 will pay to the City, to the attention of William Jefferson, Finance Director, the sum of Seven Million, Five Hundred Sixty Six Thousand, One Hundred and Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents ($7,566,108.12) as additional tax deficiencies for the tax years 2022 and 2023 along with audit and attorneys’ fees through February 2025, the same to be deemed by the Parties to represent payment of additional OIBLT taxes due and owing to the City; and

c. Following the City’s audit of OIBLT taxes in accordance with Section 9 of this Agreement and paid by Phillips 66 for the tax year 2024, Phillips 66 shall pay to the City any deficiency tax, if any, due and owing from such audit; and

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d. File with the Los Angeles County Superior Court a request for dismissal, with prejudice, of the Phillips 66 Complaint and provide the City’s legal counsel a conformed copy of such filing.

4. Release of Segregated Funds to City’s General Fund. Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement , Phillips 66 agrees to allow the City to release into its “General Fund” all amounts previously paid as OIBLT taxes and segregated as an accommodation to Phillips 66, together with any interest earned thereon, to be used by the City in its sole and unfettered discretion.

5. Mutual General Releases (“Releases”).

a. Release by City. As of the Effective Date, the City fully and irrevocably releases and forever discharges Phillips 66 , and each of its and their current and former employees, officials, agents, members, shareholders, directors, officers, attorneys and representatives, and any of them (“Phillips 66 Releasees”), of and from any and all manner of action or actions, cause or causes of action, in law or in equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, promises, liability, claims, demands, damages, loss, costs or expenses, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent (“City Claims”), the City now has or may hereafter have, arising out of, based upon, or relating to the allegations set forth in the Phillips 66 Complaint, as well as any matters, causes, or things whatsoever that were, or have been, or could in any way have been, alleged in the pleadings filed in the Phillips 66 Complaint, but excluding any claim(s) that may arise from the terms of and implementation of the Agreement.
b. Release by Phillips 66. As of the Effective Date, Phillips 66 fully and irrevocably release and forever discharge the City, and its current and former employees, public officials, agents, members, shareholders, directors, officers, attorneys and representatives, and any of them, (“City Releasees”), of and from any and all manner of action or actions, cause or causes of action, in law or in equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, promises, liability, claims, demands, damages, loss, costs or expe nses, of any nature whatsoever, known or un known, fixed or contingent (“Phillips 66 Claims”), Phillips 66 has or may hereafter have , arising out of, based upon, or relating to the allegations set forth in the Phillips 66 Complaint, as well as any matters, causes, or things whatsoever that were, or have been, or could in any way have been, alleged in the pleadings filed in the Phillips 66 Complaint, but excluding any claim(s) that may arise from the terms of and implementation of the Agreement.
c. Release of Unknown Claims. As set forth in this Section 5, and as limited to the Phillips 66 Releasees and City Releasees, as defined above, the Releases are a release of ALL claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities of any nature whatsoever that are described in the Release and are intended to encompass all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen claims that the Parties may have as a result of the Phillips 66 Complaint, except for any claims that may arise from the terms of and implementation of the Agreement. d. Discovery of Different or Additional Facts. Solely with respect to the Phillips 66 Complaint, the Parties acknowledge that they may hereafter discover facts different from or in addition to those that each now knows or believes to be true with respect to the claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities of any nature whatsoever that are the subject

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of the Release set forth in Section 5 of this Agreement, and expressly agree to assume the risk of the possible discovery of additional or different facts, and the Parties agree that the Agreement shall be and remain effective in all respects regardless of such additional or different facts. e. Express Reservation of Rights . Notwithstanding the foregoing releases, the Parties acknowledge and agree that, by this Agreement, the City does not waive any or actions, cause or causes of action, in law or in equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, promises, liability, claims, demands, damages, loss, costs or expenses, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, the City may have against Phillips 66 with regard to environmental contamination at the Los Angeles Refinery. Nothing herein shall affect or impair the City’s ability to bring suit to enforce any right or remedy it may have provided by law or equity against Phillips 66 with regard to environmental contamination at the Los Angeles Refinery. f. Survival of Provisions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Parties expressly agree that the obligations of Phillips 66 and the City under this Section 5 shall survive the termination of the Agreement.

AGREEMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF OIBLT FOR TAX YEARS 2024

THROUGH DECOMMISSIONING/RECOMMISSIONING OF
PHILLIPS 66 LOS ANGELES REFINERY

6. Recitals. All of the foregoing recitals are again incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

7. Purpose of Implementation Agreement. A further purpose of the Agreement is to establish the methodologies, on a going forward basis, for calculation of Phillips 66’s gross receipts, the apportionment of such gross receipts, the future payment of OIBLT taxes due and owing to City, and for future audit of Phillips 66’s OIBLT compliance.

8. Future Calculation of Phillips 66 Gross Receipts & OIBLT Tax Due & Owing.

The Parties agree that, in auditing Phillips 66 compliance with the OIBLT for tax year 2024 and going forward thereafter until such time as the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery is decommissioned, gross receipts will be calculated utilizing both the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery’s Income Statement and the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery’s production reports. Once gross receipts are so calculated, the same will be subject to apportionment by the City as follows:
• A 51.84% deduction for manufacturing activity occurring outside of the City of Carson. • A 5% deduction to exclude from taxation that portion of gross receipts generated by the negotiation or solicitation of sales by Phillips 66, through the physical presence of Phillips 66 employees at a point outside the City of Carson.
• A 5% deduction to exclude from taxation that portion of gross receipts generated by the delivery of product by Phillips 66 at a point outside the City of Carson.

• A 5% deduction to exclude from taxation that portion of gross receipts generated by the performance of Phillips 66 billing procedures, through the physical presence of Phillips 66 employees at a point outside the City of Carson.

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• A 5% deduction to exclude from taxation that portion of gross receipts generated by the collection by Phillips 66 of sales proceeds, through the physical presence of Phillips 66 employees at a point outside the City of Carson.

Upon completion of the same, Phillips 66 will promptly pay the OIBLT tax as so determined and in accordance with the provisions of the OIBLT.

9. On-Going Audit of Phillips 66 Compliance With OIBLT for Tax Year 2024 .

Within fifty (50) business days of the Effective Date of the Agreement , Phillips 66 will share its calculation of gross receipts for tax year 2024 with the City’s independent auditors for review and verification. In the event that a tax deficiency is determined to be due as provided in the OIBLT, and utilizing the methodologies in Section 8 above, Phillips 66 will promptly tender to City, to the attention of William Jefferson, Finance Director, the tax deficiency and audit fee(s), the same to be deemed payment of the OIBLT tax due and owing.

10. Calculation of Gross Receipts & OIBLT in the Event the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Is Recommissioned . In the event Phillips 66 elects, at some future date , to recommission the operations of its Los Angeles Refinery, then in such event the calculation of future gross receipts and OIBLT tax es due and owning therefrom shall be calculated as set forth in Section 8, above.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

11. City’s Express R eservation of Police Powers . The Parties understand and acknowledge that the City reserves the right to exercise its discretion as to all governmental matters which the City is, by law, entitled or required to exercise, in its sole and absolute discretion, and nothing in this Agree ment shall be construed as having the effect of waiving or limiting police powers and exercise of discretion by City with respect to the Los Angeles Refinery, and the City shall be fully entitled to exercise its i ndependent discretion with respect to the decommissioning of the Los Angeles Refinery or any subsequent redevelopment the Carson portion(s) of the Los Angeles Refinery property. By its execution of this Agreement, the City is not committing itself or agreeing to undertake any activity requiring the subsequent exercise of discretion by City, or any department thereof including, but not limited to, taking any action for which prior environmental review is required under California Environmental Quality Act ( “CEQA”) or the approval of any development proposal or land use regulation governing the Los Angeles Refinery, or any other such governmental act or approval.

12. No Admission of Liability. This Agreement shall not be construed as an admission of any fact or actual or potential liability on the part of any Party. This Agreement may not be offered as evidence of an admission of any liability or fact in any court proceedings.

13. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.
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14. Venue. Any proceeding brought to enforce this Agreement shall be brought in the County of Los Angeles, in the State of California.

15. Entire Agreement . This Agreement set s forth the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties on the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions and negotiations between them. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by a written instrument execute d by the Parties. Should any of the provisions of this Agreement be declared or determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of such provision and of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect unless the rights and obligations of the Parties have been materially altered or abridged by such illegality, voiding, invalidation, or unenforceability. It is the intention of the Parties that if any term or provision of this Agreement is capable of two constructions, one of which would render the term or provision valid, then the term or provision shall have the meaning that renders it valid.

16. Consultation With Counsel. Each Party acknowledges representation by counsel throughout all negotiations which preceded the execution of this Agreement and that this Agreement is executed with the consent and upon the advice of counsel. Each Party acknowledges that no person or entity, including, but not limited to, a party or agent or attorney of any Party, had made any promise, representation, or warranty, express or implied, not contained in this Agreement to induce the other party to execute this Agreement. Each Party has read th is Agreement, accepts and agrees to the provisions it contains, and hereby executes it voluntarily with full understanding of its consequences. It is agreed that for purposes of interpreting the meaning of this Agreement, the Agreement should be deemed to have been jointly and mutually prepared in its entirety by both Parties with the intent of bringing finality to the Disputes between City and Phillips 66.

17. Breach of Agreement . The Parties shall be entitled to all remedies available at law or in equity for any violation, breach or default of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the remedy of specific performance. If any proceeding or action is brought to enforce the Agreement or is brought in connection with any dispute arising out of the Agreement, including its interpretation, the prevailing Party in any such proceeding or action shall be entitled to recover damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred.

18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be deemed an original with the same effect as if both Parties had signed the same document.

19. Further Assurances. The Parties each agree to make, execute, and deliver such other documents, and to undertake such other and further acts as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.

20. Construction. Headings are used herein for convenience only and shall have no force or effect in the interpretation or construction of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the singular shall include the plural, the masculine, the feminine, and neuter genders. / / /

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21. Waiver/Invalid Provision . Should any term, clause or provision of this Agreement be found to be waived or invalid, the validity of the remaining terms, clauses, and provisions shall not be affected.

22. Cooperation. The Parties agree to cooperate with each other in the performance of their respective duties under this Agreement.

23. Fair Reading. This Agreement is a result of the negotiations between the parties and will not be construed strictly against or in favor of any Party hereto. The Parties intend that this Agreement will be given a fair reading and reasonable construction in accordance with the intentions of the parties and without regard to, or aid of, Section 1654 of the California Civil Code.

24. Authority to Execute Agreement. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of Phillips 66, represents, warrants and covenants to City that (a) Phillips 66 is duly formed and authorized to do business in the state of its formation, (b) such person is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of Phillips 66 in accordance with authority granted under the organizational documents of Phillips 66, and (c) Phillips 66 is bound under the terms of this Agreement.

25. No Inducement . The Parties agree that if the facts with respect to which this Agreement is executed are found hereafter to be different from the facts now believed by the Parties, the Parties expressly accept and assume the risk of such possible difference in facts, and agree that this Agreement shall remain effective, notwithstanding such differences. The Parties hereby respectively declare and represent that this Agreement is entered into voluntarily and that no promise, inducement or other agreement not expressly contained herein has been made to induce this Agreement.

26. Successors. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of each Party hereto, its predecessors, successors, subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives, assigns, agents, officers, directors, employees, and personal representatives, past, present and future. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed the Agreement as of the Effective Date noted above.

Phillips 66 Company

_________________________________
_________________________________

Approved as to form & content:

_________________________________

City of Carson

________________________________
Lula Davis Holmes, Mayor

Approved as to form & content:

___________________________________
Sunny K. Soltani
City Attorney

[END OF SIGNATURES – END OF AGREEMENT]

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 15. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Roobik Galoosian, Risk Manager CMO Risk Management Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMSBETWEEN ALESSANDRO GRIPPO AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This case arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on February 22, 2023. According to theComplaint, Plaintiff claims he was walking eastbound on the sidewalk on Victoria Boulevard towards TamcliffAvenue in the City of Carson when he tripped and fell on the sidewalk, causing him to sustain personalinjuries and damages. Plaintiff goes on to allege that there was a pothole and/or a hole in the sidewalk thatcaused him to fall.

A search of City records confirmed that the City did not have actual notice of the defect. However, it wasconfirmed that the subject defect existed for several years prior to the date of the incident. Based on this fact,it is likely that a jury would conclude that the City did not have a reasonable inspection system to identify thehazard and would find the City liable at trial. Therefore, we respectfully ask that City Council approve theSettlement Agreement.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following ACTIONS:

1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between ALESSANDRO GRIPPO and Cityof Carson; and2. AUTHORIZE City Manager to execute the Agreement.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
This case arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on February 22, 2023. There was a hole on thesidewalk, which caused Plaintiff to fall as he was walking eastbound on the sidewalk on Victoria Boulevard towardsTamcliff Avenue in the City of Carson. As a result of the fall, Plaintiff sustained personal injuries and damages. Aninvestigation into the incident confirmed that the sidewalk defect had existed for several years prior to the date ofthe incident and there was a strong likelihood that the City would be determined to be liable for Plaintiff’s damages.

Plaintiff Alessandro Grippo’s settlement demand to the City was presented in closed session on February 4, 2025.Subsequently, City Attorney worked with Plaintiff and his attorney of record to reach a final settlement. The CityCouncil is now asked to consider and approve the proposed Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claimsbetween the Plaintiff Alessandro Grippo and the City, as well as authorize the City Manager to execute theSettlement Agreement on behalf of the City.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The City is self-insured for the first $250,000 of each liability claim. Damages and claim expenses exceeding the$250,000 Self-Insured Retention (SIR), are covered under the Excess Liability insurance provided by PRISM. Third party liability claims payments are paid through City's claims trust account and are charged to claimsreserves. There is no direct impact to the annual operating budget.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Settlement Agreement

Attachments
Alessandro Grippo Settlement Agreement.pdf

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
File #: Version:

Report to City Council, Successor Agency, andHousing Authority Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 16. To: City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority From: Monica Cooper, City Treasurer TREASURER  Subject: CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON,CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025(CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Report for the City of Carson, former Successor Agency and Carson Housing Authority for the month ending January 31, 2025.   Following are the total reserves and cash on hand for the City of Carson and each Carson entity:

City of Carson reserves (Invested assets): $222,136,227.89 City of Carson available cash: $26,592,226.36
Restricted funds for the city of Carson include cash on hand and reserves for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Co-Op Agreement:

Total City of Carson restricted funds: $23,722,907.70.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the Council deems appropriate
IV. BACKGROUND
The Investment and Cash Report is submitted monthly to the Mayor and City Council to keep them informed about the reserves and available cash for each Carson entity. This report encompasses reserves for the City of Carson, former Successor Agency, and the Housing Authority.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None
VI. EXHIBITS

1. Summary of Cash (Pg. 3)

2. City of Carson Investment (Pgs.4-6)

3. City of Carson Successor Agency Investments (Pg.7)

Attachments
Cash rpt Jan 2025.pdf
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY JAN 2025.pdf
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO SUCCESSOR RESERVES SUMMARY JAN 2025.pdf

Cash and Investment Report Summary
City of Carson, Carson Successor Agency, Carson Housing Authority January 31, 2025

Available Cash Invested Funds
General Fund $26,592,226.36 $222,136,227.89

Successor Agency (restricted revenue) $6,652,693.00 $7,611,252.66 Housing Authority (restricted revenue) $7,520,169.90
Co-Op Agreement (restricted revenue) $1,938,792.14

CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio
Cash
BNY Cash Reserve Cash MM1159A 0.000 8,040,979.58 8,040,979.58 8,040,979.58 3.62 Preferred Premier Cash MM942 3.250 39,422,605.08 39,422,605.08 39,422,605.08 17.75 Sub Total / Average Cash 2.699 47,463,584.66 47,463,584.66 47,463,584.66 21.37 Certificate Of Deposit
American Express Natl BK 1.8 3/3/2025 02589ABM3 1.800 245,000.00 245,000.00 244,452.94 0.11 Eaglemark Saving Bank 2 3/2/2027 27004PCM3 2.000 245,000.00 245,000.00 245,000.00 0.11 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178064422B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178944242B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178622841A 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 1785024444B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178417994B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 178011696 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 0178225460-L 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 0178585526-L 3.550 1,088,513.59 1,088,513.59 1,088,513.59 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 0178800198-L 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 178002788 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 4.1 2/9/2025 178208467A 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 East/West Bank 4.1 2/9/2025 178740303A 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 East/West Bank 4.1 2/9/2025 17854698A 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 East/West Bank 4.1 2/9/2025 178,659,182 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 East/West Bank 4.1 2/9/2025 0178712582-A 4.100 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 MABUHAY 3.25 8/13/2027 XXXX49 3.250 220,938.64 220,938.64 220,938.64 0.10 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 306119-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 3000003703-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 300691-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 300683-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/27/2025 30000006915-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.56 2/10/2025 7199C 4.560 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio
Preferred Bank 4.56 2/10/2025 7180B 4.560 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 5.2 2/1/2025 6907A 5.200 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 5.25 2/1/2025 6893A 5.250 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Sallie Mae Bank/ Salt Lake 1 7/14/2026 7954507A7 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 238,761.70 0.11 Toyota Finl Svgs BK 1.05 10/21/2026 8923M-LW-9 1.050 245,000.00 245,000.00 232,451.88 0.11 USBS BANK1.05 10/27/2026 90348JV56 1.050 245,000.00 245,000.00 232,255.32 0.11 Sub Total / Average Certificate Of Deposit 3.833 31,726,793.87 31,726,793.87 31,689,715.71 14.28 Corporate
Bank of America 1.4 5/14/2026-22 06048WL99 1.400 300,000.00 300,000.00 284,577.00 0.14 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN 2.3 3/15/2027 084664CZ2 2.580 300,000.00 296,087.07 287,943.00 0.14 GOOGLE- Alphabet Inc. 1.998 8/15/2026 02079KAC1 2.000 300,000.00 299,972.90 289,665.00 0.14 John Deere Capital Corp 1.05 6/17/2026 24422EVR7-A 1.050 300,000.00 300,000.00 286,671.00 0.14 JPMORGAN CHASE CO 1.2 4/30/2026-23 48128G3G3 1.200 300,000.00 300,000.00 284,577.00 0.14 TARGET CORPORATION 1.95 1/15/2027 87612EBM7 1.990 500,000.00 499,063.55 476,905.00 0.23 Truist Bank 1.5 3/10/2025 89788JAA7 1.850 250,000.00 245,845.97 249,217.50 0.11 Sub Total / Average Corporate 1.745 2,250,000.00 2,240,969.49 2,159,555.50 1.01 Local Government Investment Pool
LAIF LGIP LGIP9143 4.366 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 11.66 Sub Total / Average Local Government Investment
Pool 4.366 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 11.66 Money Market
East/West Bank MM 22305 2.530 84,312,584.83 84,312,584.83 84,312,584.83 37.96 Sub Total / Average Money Market 2.530 84,312,584.83 84,312,584.83 84,312,584.83 37.96 US Agency
FAMC 1.57 2/18/2025 31422XUH3 1.570 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 998,850.00 0.45 FAMC 2.3 3/8/2027 31422XVA7 2.300 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 957,130.00 0.45 FAMC 3 8/15/2025 31422XD74 3.280 1,000,000.00 992,106.27 993,120.00 0.45 FFCB 0.84 3/2/2026-21 3133EMSK9 0.907 1,000,000.00 996,743.00 963,410.00 0.45 FFCB 1.27 11/2/2026 3133ENCQ1 1.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 948,270.00 0.45 FFCB 1.43 11/23/2026-22 3133ENEM8 1.430 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 948,290.00 0.45 FFCB 1.53 1/26/2026 3133ENLDO 1.530 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,947,860.00 0.90 FFCB 4 11/1/2027 3133ERZC8 4.000 474,069.86 474,069.86 470,433.74 0.21 FFCB 4 11/1/2029-25 3133ERZD6 4.121 1,000,000.00 994,627.33 985,830.00 0.45 FHLB 1 3/26/2026-21 313ALMV3 1.000 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 963,460.00 0.45 FHLB 1 9/30/2026 3130AP6D2 1.000 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 947,710.00 0.45 FHLB 1.125 10/14/2026 313OAPBS3 1.125 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 948,420.00 0.45 FHLB 1.13 7/20/2026 3130AN3R9 1.130 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 954,860.00 0.45 FHLB 1.3 11/24/2026-22 3130APU37 1.326 1,000,000.00 998,750.00 947,370.00 0.45 Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio
FHLB 1.31 10/28/2026 3130APLN3 1.310 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 950,230.00 0.45 FHLB 1.375 11/16/2026 3130APLP8 1.375 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 947,940.00 0.45 FHLB 1.5 1/27/2027 3130AQHM8 1.500 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 946,690.00 0.45 FHLMC 2.05 3/17/2025 3134GXMJO 2.060 1,000,000.00 999,701.62 997,420.00 0.45 FHLMC 4.12 9/29/2025 3134GX2M5 4.145 1,000,000.00 999,273.00 998,510.00 0.45 Sub Total / Average US Agency 1.839 19,474,069.86 19,455,271.08 18,815,803.74 8.77 US Treasury
T-Bond 3.125 8/15/2025 91282CFE6 3.246 1,000,000.00 996,573.44 993,890.00 0.45 T-Bond 4.125 2/15/2027 91282CKA8 4.424 1,000,000.00 991,750.00 997,540.00 0.45 T-Note 3 7/15/2025 91282CEY3 4.739 2,000,000.00 1,966,765.62 1,988,460.00 0.90 T-Note 3.375 9/15/2027 91282CLL3 3.475 1,000,000.00 997,215.63 978,130.00 0.45 T-Note 3.5 9/30/2026 91282CLP4 3.586 1,000,000.00 998,351.56 988,240.00 0.45 T-Note 3.875 10/31/2029 91282CFL0 4.070 1,000,000.00 991,456.88 979,140.00 0.45 T-Note 3.875 11/30/2029 91282CFY2 4.056 1,000,000.00 991,936.23 978,280.00 0.45 T-Note 4 1/31/2029 91282CJW2 4.283 1,000,000.00 987,532.55 987,500.00 0.45 T-Note 4 10/31/2029 91282CFT3 4.073 1,000,000.00 996,837.50 984,020.00 0.45 T-Note 4 2/25/2026 91282CGL9 4.469 1,000,000.00 989,003.13 997,270.00 0.45 Sub Total / Average US Treasury 4.106 11,000,000.00 10,907,422.54 10,872,470.00 4.95 Total / Average 2.976 222,136,227.89 222,015,821.14 221,222,909.11 100

CITY OF CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @
Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of
Portfolio
Cash
Preferred Bank Cash MM0099 3.250 6,147,304.66 6,147,304.66 6,147,304.66 80.77 Sub Total / Average Cash 3.250 6,147,304.66 6,147,304.66 6,147,304.66 80.77 Local Government Investment Pool
LAIF LGIP LGIP9016 4.366 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 19.23 Sub Total / Average Local Government Investment
Pool 4.366 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 19.23 Total / Average 3.465 7,611,252.66 7,611,252.66 7,611,252.66 100

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 17. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Gary Carter, Director, Information Technology and Security ITS Administration Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO 1. FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTSERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Staff is seeking City Council approval to amend an existing contract with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting because additional hours are required from the vendor to support implementation of the City’s Tyler Munis Business License Module and Asset Management Module. The number of hours required by the City’s software development consultant increased due to an unscheduled extended absence by internal staff, and a lack of technical expertise by internal staff to complete scopes of work previously assigned to City staff. Therefore, the project requires vendor support to complete scopes of work outside the original contract scope for the City’s Tyler Munis ERP implementation.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to Agreement with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting for Software Development Services, for an increased amount not to exceed of $69,960, increasing the total contract sum to $133,800.00; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES

1. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
On March 25, 2024, the City of Carson entered into an agreement with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting for Software Development Services. The original contract term is one year, with a total not to exceed amount of $63,840. The City and Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting seek to execute Amendment No. 1 to increase software development labor hours and project management labor hours, to support implementation of the City’s Tyler Munis EP&L Business License module and Asset Management module. The proposed Amendment No. 1 increases the total contract sum by $69,960, for an adjusted total contract sum of $133,800.00. There is no procurement issue associated with this amendment because Section 2611(m)(3) of the Carson Municipal Code imposes certain solicitation requirements only where the proposed amendment exceeds $75,000.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The cost associated with Amendment No.1 with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting is a total not to exceed amount of $69,960. The one-time costs of $69,960 are included in the current FY2024-25 Information Technology & Security budget. The additional work for the EP&L and Asset Management project includes any required updates after the Go-Live production date. Therefore, there are no fiscal impacts to subsequent fiscal years.

Fiscal Year Amount Account Number
FY2024-25$69,960 101-54-520-101-6004

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Contract Amendment No.1 with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting.

2. Contract with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting executed March 25, 2024.

Prepared By: Gary Carter, Director, Information Technology&Security Department

Attachments
Pong Consulting Amendment No.1(1055472.1) 3.4.25.pdf
CHENG-WEI PONG DBA PONG CONSULTING ORIGINAL AGREEMENT EXECUTED 2024 MARCH 25.pdf

01007.0001/939907.1 1

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
(“Amendment No. 1”) by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and CHENG-WEI PONG , a sole proprietorship doing business as Pong Consulting (“Consultant”), is effective as of the ______ day of ________________, 2025.

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Contractual Services dated March 25, 2024 (“Agreement”) whereby Consultant agreed to provide certain services for (1) completing technical project tasks, (2) data conversion and data cleansing, (3) data migration, and (4) system functionality assessment and validation documentation (“Software Development Services”) for the City for a one year term at a total Contract Sum of $63,840.00.

B. Consultant completed the Software Development services in a timely manner.

However, the number of hours required of Consultant increased due to an unscheduled extended absence by internal staff, and a lack of technical expertise by internal staff to com plete scopes of work previously assigned to City staff , resulting in the parties needing to amend the approved Contract Sum of $63,840.00.

C. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement to allow Consultant to provide additional Software Development Services at an additional not to exceed cost of $69,960.00, thereby bringing the adjusted Contract Sum to $133,800.00 TERMS

1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein (new text is identified in bold italics, deleted text in strike through).

A. Section 2.1 (Contract Sum) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“2.1 Contract Sum . For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of One-Hundred Thirty -Three Sixty-Three Thousand, Eight-Hundred Forty Eight-Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ( $133,800.00$63,840.00) (“Contract Sum”).”
B. Exhibit C (Schedule of Compensation) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

See attached Exhibit C.

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2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement.

3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been no written or oral modifications to the Agreement ot her than as provided herein. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding obligation.

Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1, City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1, Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.

5. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Amendment No. 1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 1, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.

6. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Amendment No. 1.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[rjl]

CONSULTANT:

CHENG-WEI PONG, a sole proprietorship doing
business as Pong Consulting

By:

Name: Cheng-Wei Pong
Title: Owner

Address: 13649 Dearborn St
Eastvale, CA 92880

Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assist ant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY .

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2025 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
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TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
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SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
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TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
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NUMBER OF PAGES
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DATE OF DOCUMENT
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SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2025 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

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TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
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SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the following, which will include any and all expenses:

Services Hours Rates Total
Onsite (City Hall) Software
Developer City Consultation
Pre/Post Implementation
50 32 $195.00 $9,750.00
6,240.00
Remote (Virtual) Data Conversion
and Data Cleansing
200 $150.00 $30,000.00
Remote (Virtual) Data Migration 140 $150.00 $21,000.00
Remote (Virtual) System
Functionality
487 44 $150.00 $73,050.00
6,600.00
Total $133,800.00
63,840.00

II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 2.3.

III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice, in accordance with Section 2.2. Each invoice is to include:

A. Line items for all the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.

B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.

C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.

D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.

IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $133,800.00 $63,840.00, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND

CHENG-WEI PONG DBA PONG CONSULTING
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein <Agreement=) is made and entered into this 2S8 day of March , 2024 by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (<City=) and CHENG-WEI PONG, a sole proprietorship doing business as Pong Consulting (<Consultant=). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as <Party= and hereinafter collectively referred to as the <Parties.=
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

L, SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall perform the work or services set forth in the <Scope of Services= attached hereto as Exhibit <A= and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant warrants that it has the experience and ability to perform all work and services required hereunder and that it shall diligently perform such work and services in a professional and satisfactory manner.

1.2 Compliance With Law. All work and services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.

1.3 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by the Agreement.

1.4 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the <Special Requirements= attached hereto as Exhibit <B= and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit <B= and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit <B= shall govern.

2. COMPENSATION
21 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the <Schedule of Compensation= attached hereto as Exhibit <C= and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight-Hundred Forty Dollars ($63,840.00) (<Contract Sum=).

2.2 Invoices. Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City9s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all 01007.0001/939907.1 1
necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty five (45) days of receipt of Consultant9s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission.

Review and payment by the City of any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.3 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual cost of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum but not exceeding a total contract amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or in the time to perform of up to ninety (90) days may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. No claim for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the <Schedule of Performance= attached hereto as Exhibit <D= and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding thirty (30) days cumulatively.

3.3. Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the 01007.0001/939907.1 -2-
extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer9s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant9s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding one (1) year from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit <D=).

4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Consultant. Cheng-Wei Pong, Software Developer Consultant, is hereby designated as being the representative of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith. All personnel of Consultant and any authorized agents shall be under the exclusive direction of the representative of Consultant. Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant9s staff and subcontractors, and shall keep City informed of any changes.

4.2 Contract Officer. Gary Carter, Director, Information Technology & Security, or such person as may be designated by the City Manager is hereby designated as being the representative the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith (<Contract Officer=). 43 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Consultant shall not contract with any entity to perform in whole or in part the work or services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. Any such prohibited assignment or transfer shall be void.

4.4 Independent Consultant. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City, or that it is a member of a joint enterprise with City.

5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages. The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City:
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(a) General Liability Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CGL CG 00 01 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. (b) Worker9s Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker9s compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement, with Employer9s Liability insurance coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.00.
(c) Automotive Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CA 00 01 including <any auto= and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile.
(d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant9s profession, as determined by the City9s Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate. This coverage may be written on a <claims made= basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant9s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5-year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit <B.=
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant9s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and 01007.0001/939907.1 -4-
contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City.

City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsement to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated <A-= or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the City9s Risk Manager or other designee of the City due to unique circumstances.

5.3 Indemnification. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (<Indemnified Parties=) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein <claims or liabilities=) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (<indemnitors=), or arising from Consultant9s or indemnitors9 reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant9s or indemnitors9 negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, except claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City9s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions. Notwithstanding anything else herein, design professionals9 indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records. Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the <books and records=), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services and shall keep such records for a period of three years following completion of the services hereunder. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. 01007.0001/939907.1 -5-

6.2 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement or as the Contract Officer shall require.

6.3 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than the City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered <voluntary= provided Consultant gives the City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Consultant provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then the City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney9s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant9s conduct.
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify the City should Consultant be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. The City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with the City and to provide the City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant.

6.4 Ownership of Documents. All studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, documents and other materials (the <documents and materials=) prepared by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to the City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by the City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Moreover, with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as <works made for hire= as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed <works made for hire= for the City.

Te ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, 01007.0001/939907.1 -6-
State of California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default. In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article.

7.3. Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue any legal action under this Agreement.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.4 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days9 written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days9 written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer.

Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder, but not exceeding the compensation provided therefore in the Schedule of Compensation Exhibit <C=. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.
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7.5 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

8. MISCELLANEOUS

8.1 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class

8.2 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount, which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.3. Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

8.4 Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.

8.5. Severability. In the event that part of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless. 01007.0001/939907.1 -8-

8.6 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by non- defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party9s consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party9s consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party9s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

8.7. Attorneys9 Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which any be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney9s fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment.

8.8 Interpretation.

The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

8.9 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement.

8.10 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion. No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of <financial interest= shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be <remote= or <noninterests= pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

Consultant9s Authorized Initials ©-W-P

8.11 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (1) such party is duly organized and existing, (11) they are duly authorized 01007.0001/939907.1 -9-
to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound.

This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
[Signatures on the following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation
[WA yo
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager
ATTEST:
ea bier
¬or Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Srey ng epi fe Pe
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
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CONSULTANT:

CHENG-WE]I PONG, a sole proprietorship doing
business as Pong Consulting
By:

Name: Cheng-Wei Pong
Title: Owner
Address: 13649 Dearborn St
Eastvale, CA 92880
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT9S SIGNATURES

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT?9S BUSINESS ENTITY. 01007.0001/939907.1 -11-
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[rl]
CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager
CONSULTANT:

CHENG-WEI PONG, a sole proprietorship doing
business as Pong Consulting
By:

Name: Cheng-Wei Pong
Title: Owner
Address: 13649 Dearborn St
Eastvale, CA 92880
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT9S SIGNATURES

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT9S BUSINESS ENTITY. 01007.0001/939907.1 -l1-

CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On , 2024 before me, , personally appeared , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature:

OPTIONAL
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

C INDIVIDUAL
L] CORPORATE OFFICER

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT

TITLE(S)
C] PARTNER(S) [] LIMITED
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LJ OTHER DATE OF DOCUMENT
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On , 2024 before me, , personally appeared , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature:

OPTIONAL
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT ia INDIVIDUAL

C CORPORATE OFFICER

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT

TITLE(S)
L] PARTNER(S) [] LIMITED
C] GENERAL NUMBER OF PAGES
C] ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
im TRUSTEE(S)

CT GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR

L OTHER DATE OF DOCUMENT
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)) SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE 01007.0001/939907.1
EXHIBIT <A=

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will provide software development consulting for the City9s Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation. Services include:
a. Software Development Consulting for [Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Project.

Consultant will provide technical expertise and support to assist the City9s transition to implement several Tyler Munis ERP modules. Consultant will be responsible for leading the data conversion from City9s legacy applications to the Tyler Munis ERP system, as follows:
i. Manage, coordinate, and complete technical project tasks between Tyler (ERP vendor) and City staff.
ii. Data Conversion and Data Cleansing.

1. Consultant will assist with development of establishing City Profile, identify master data elements, manage data cleansing and transformation, lead mock data conversions and validations, enhance data quality through standardization and removal of inaccuracies, and oversee final data migrations for cutover.

2. Consultant will manage the development and deployment of a master data plan, work with any City 3" party vendors as needed, complete data conversion activities, tasks, and deliverables.

3. Consultant will provide guidance and assistance on the development of data conversion programs to ensure timely delivery, assist City with decision points on data integration or sunset of legacy applications, and provide reporting on the progress of data conversion, solution architecture, and system.
ili. Data Migration.

1. Consultant will work with Tyler Munis, City9s 3" party vendors, and City business owner and technical staff teams to migrate data.

2. Consultant will provide technical expertise for data migration and master data planning.
iv. System Functionality
01007.0001/939907.1 A-1

1. Consultant will provide technical expertise to ensure all City data meets City requirements and goals.

2. Consultant will coordinate between Tyler, City 3" party vendors, and City technical staff to resolve identified system functionality issues until resolution.

II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

A. Data Migration Plans, tools, and guidance including data profile, data migration plan, and master data planning.

B. System Functionality assessment and validation documentation including validation of all City data migration, solution architecture requirements, and signoff approval by City approved project point of contact.

III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City updated of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

A. Status reports due upon Contract Officer9s request.

IV. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.
01007.0001/939907.1
EXHIBIT <B=

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
(new text shown in bold italics, deleted text in strikethreugh) I. Section 5.1 (Insurance Coverages) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: <5.1Insurance Coverages. The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City:
(a) General Liability Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CGL CG 00 01 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. (b) Worker9s Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker9s compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement, with Employer9s Liability insurance coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.00.
(c) Automotive Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CA 00 01 including <any auto= and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile.

Professional Liability Errors and Omissions Insurance appropriate to the Consultant9s profession and work hereunder, with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. Coverage Shall be sufficiently broad to respond to the duties and obligations as is undertaken by the Consultant in this Agreement and shall include, but not be limited to, claims involving security breach, system failure, data recovery, business interruption, cyber extortion, social engineering, C-]
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infringement of intellectual property, including but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of private information, and alteration of electronic information. The policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs, regulatory fines and penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses. The policy shall include, or be endorsed to include, property damage liability coverage for damage to, alteration of, loss of, or destruction of electronic data and/or information <property= of the City in the care, custody, or control of Consultant. (e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit <B.=
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.= 01007.0001/939907.1
EXHIBIT <C=

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the following, which will include any and all expenses:

Services Hours Rates Total
Onsite (City Hall) Software a2 $195.00 $6,240.00
Developer City Consultation
Pre/Post Implementation
Remote (Virtual) Data Conversion 200 $150.00 $30,000.00 and Data Cleansing
Remote (Virtual) Data Migration 140 $150.00 $21,000.00
Remote (Virtual) System 44 $150.00 $6,600.00
Functionality
Total $63,840.00
II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 2.3.

III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice, in accordance with Section 2.2. Each invoice is to include:

A.

D.

Line items for all the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.

Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.

Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.

Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.

IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $63,840.00, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT <D=

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform and complete all Services within six (6) months following issuance of Notice to Proceed by City9s Contract Officer.

II. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the Services in accordance with Section 3.2.

D-1
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City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
Excluded
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company 10391
03/12/2024
City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
X
X
X
N9BP713148 03/01/2024 03/01/2025A 5,000
1,000,000
50,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
Cheng-Wei Pong
13649 Dearborn St
Eastvale, CA 92880-5505
BIBERK
P.O. Box 113247
Stamford, CT 06911
Professional Liability (Errors &
Omissions): Claims-Made
Per Occurrence/
Aggregate
203-654-3613844-472-0967
[email protected]
City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
03/12/2024
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
X
X
*
*
* ALS up to 12 months.
0 0
03/01/2024 03/01/2025
City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
N9BP713148
Bldg #001: Consultants - Computer and Management - 4167501 Location: 13649 Dearborn StEastvale, CA 92880-5505
n/a
n/a
n/a
Cheng-Wei Pong
13649 Dearborn St
Eastvale, CA 92880-5505
BIBERK
P.O. Box 113247
Stamford, CT 06911
541512
250
(203) 654-3613
[email protected]
(844) 472-0967
POLICY NUMBER: N9BP713148 BUSINESSOWNERS
BP 04 48 01 06

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

BP 04 48 01 06  ISO Properties, Inc., 2004 Page 1 of 1 

ADDITIONAL INSURED – DESIGNATED PERSON

OR ORGANIZATION

This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

BUSINESSOWNERS COVERAGE FORM

SCHEDULE

Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s):

City of Carson
Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.

The following is added to Paragraph C. Who Is An
Insured in Section II – Liability:

3. Any person(s) or organization(s) shown in the
Schedule is also an additional insured, but only
with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury"
caused, in whole or in par t, by your acts or omi s-
sions or the acts or omissions of those acting on
your behalf in the performance of your ongoing
operations or in connection with your premises
owned by or rented to you.

MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
MPL 00 24 11 15

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

MPL 00 24 11 15 Page 1 of 1

ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

Miscellaneous Professional Liability Insurance Policy

SECTION V – DEFINITIONS, Section M. “Insured”
of the policy is amended to add the following:

The Additional Insured stated below, but only for
liability arising solely out of Wrongful Acts in the
performance of Insured Services by the Named
Insured or the Individual Insureds:

It is also agreed the policy does not apply to any
Claim which includes allegations or facts indicating
actual or alleged independent or direct liability on the part of an Additional Insured.

All other terms and conditions of this policy
remain unchanged.

City of Carson

POLICY NUMBER: N9BP713148 BUSINESSOWNERS
BP 04 97 01 06

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

BP 04 97 01 06 © ISO Properties, Inc., 2004 Page 1 of 1



WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF RECOVERY

AGAINST OTHERS TO US

This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

BUSINESSOWNERS COVERAGE FORM

SCHEDULE

Name Of Person Or Organization:

City of Carson

Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.

Paragraph K. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery
Against Others To Us in Section III – Common
Policy Conditions is amended by the addition of the
following:

We waive any right of recovery we may have against
the person or organization shown in the Schedule
above because of payments we make for injury or
damage arising out of your o ngoing operations or
"your work" done under a contract with that person or
organization and included in the "products -completed
operations hazard". This waiver applies only to the
person or organization shown in the Schedule above.

BUSINESSOWNERS
BP 14 88 07 13

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

BP 14 88 07 13 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012 Page 1 of 1

PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY –

OTHER INSURANCE CONDITION

This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

BUSINESSOWNERS COVERAGE FORM

The following is added to Paragraph H. Other
Insurance of Section III – Common Policy
Conditions and supersedes any provision to the
contrary:

Primary And Noncontributory Insurance
This insurance is primary to and will not seek
contribution from any other insurance available to
an additional insured under your policy provided
that:

1. The additional insured is a Named Insured
under such other insurance; and

2. You have agreed in writing in a contract or
agreement that this insurance would be
primary and would not seek contribution from
any other insurance available to the additional
insured.

U-176 CA 03/2023 Page 1 of 3
Renewal Auto Policy Declarations
To report a claim please call (800) 503-3724
PADECL01##Insured##IN-225856676##882E04E337D34598BF73C2013A4CDB10##1 Policy Period Policy Number
From: 11/23/2023 12:01 AM
To: 05/23/2024 12:01 AM
CAAP0000761676
Standard time at the address of the Named Insured
Agent Company
MASTER INS.AGENCY, INC.THE (044678)
3206 DEL MAR AVE
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
(626) 307-3200
Mercury Insurance Company
P.O. BOX 10730
SANTA ANA, CA 92711-0730
Named Insured

CHENG WEI PONG
13649 DEARBORN ST
EASTVALE, CA 92880-5505
(714) 326-9898
Important Information Date Sent: 10/24/2023
If renewed, this policy will replace policy number 040107150026502.

The enclosed Auto Insurance Renewal Bill and the U-251 IMPORTANT NOTICE are part of this policy. These specify the amount of your premium, your payment options, any applicable fees, and the due date. Your automobile insurance expires and coverage ceases at 12:01 AM on 11/23/2023. Coverage under this policy will become effective provided you pay the premium and any applicable fees as indicated on the Auto Insurance Renewal Bill. If you have any questions, please contact your agent at the phone number provided above.

This Declaration provides only a summary of coverage. All coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the policy contract.

Discounts
2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL #95018 - Anti-Theft, Exceptional Driver, Good Driver, Group Discount, Multi-Car, Multi-Policy 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID/LE/ #12142 - Exceptional Driver, Good Driver, Group Discount, Multi-Car, Multi-Policy 2008 BMW 335I #57017 - Exceptional Driver, Good Driver, Group Discount, Multi-Car, Multi-Policy Listed Drivers
CHENG WEI PONG - Years License Experience: 28
YENGCHI PONG - Years License Experience: 27
I TSEN TUNG - Years License Experience: 24
CHING BING PONG - Years License Experience: 59
Excluded Drivers

A SIR PONG LAI
The Designated Excluded Drivers – Coverage Exclusion is applicable to all coverages, including but not limited to, liability and uninsured motorists, provided now or later. It is agreed that the insurance afforded by this policy shall not apply nor accrue to the benefit of any insured or any third-party claimant when any motor vehicle is being used or operated by an Excluded Driver designated above, regardless of where the person resides or whether the person is licensed to drive.

Please refer to the terms of your auto policy.

Additional Household Members
None
Vehicles and Coverage Limits
U-176 CA 03/2023 Page 2 of 3
2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL WAG 4DR, VIN: 5FNRL5H65CB095018
Garaging Address: 13649 Dearborn St, Eastvale, CA,92880-5505 Primary Use of the Vehicle: Pleasure
Current Term Annual Mileage: 10,898
Renewal Term Annual Mileage: 10,706
Current Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified
Renewal Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified
Coverages Limits Premium
Bodily Injury Liability
Property Damage Liability
$100,000 each Person/$300,000 each Accident
$50,000 each Accident
$284.00
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily
Injury
$15,000 each Person/$30,000 each Accident $40.00
Uninsured Motorist Property
Damage/Collision Deductible Waiver
Collision Deductible Waiver Applies $3.00
Comprehensive Actual Cash Value Less $1,000 Deductible $9.00 Collision Actual Cash Value Less $1,000 Deductible $138.00 Rental $40 each Day/Maximum 30 Days $23.00
Roadside Assistance $75 Towing and $75 for Non-Towing Services per Occurrence/Maximum 3 Occurrences
$3.00
Non-Factory Equipment $1,000 Included
Total Premium for 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL WAG 4DR $500.00 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID/LE/ SED 4DR, VIN: 4T1BD1FKXHU212142 Garaging Address: 13649 Dearborn St, Eastvale, CA,92880-5505 Primary Use of the Vehicle: Commuting
Current Term Annual Mileage: 18,095
Renewal Term Annual Mileage: 18,095
Current Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified
Renewal Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified
Coverages Limits Premium
Bodily Injury Liability
Property Damage Liability
$100,000 each Person/$300,000 each Accident
$50,000 each Accident
$280.00
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily
Injury
$15,000 each Person/$30,000 each Accident $33.00
Uninsured Motorist Property
Damage/Collision Deductible Waiver
Collision Deductible Waiver Applies $3.00
Comprehensive Actual Cash Value Less $1,000 Deductible $32.00 Collision Actual Cash Value Less $1,000 Deductible $272.00 Rental $40 each Day/Maximum 30 Days $23.00
Roadside Assistance $75 Towing and $75 for Non-Towing Services per Occurrence/Maximum 3 Occurrences
$3.00
Non-Factory Equipment $1,000 Included
Total Premium for 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID/LE/ SED 4DR $646.00 2008 BMW 335I CPE, VIN: WBAWB73548P157017
Garaging Address: 13649 Dearborn St, Eastvale, CA,92880-5505 Primary Use of the Vehicle: Commuting
Current Term Annual Mileage: 18,615
Renewal Term Annual Mileage: 18,615
Current Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified
Renewal Term Mileage Program: RealDrive - Verified
Vehicle Condition: Salvaged
U-176 CA 03/2023 Page 3 of 3
Coverages Limits Premium
Bodily Injury Liability
Property Damage Liability
$100,000 each Person/$300,000 each Accident
$50,000 each Accident
$305.00
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily
Injury
$15,000 each Person/$30,000 each Accident $33.00
Uninsured Motorist Property
Damage/Collision Deductible Waiver
$3,500 each Accident $5.00
Total Premium for 2008 BMW 335I CPE $343.00
Subtotal Policy Premium (All Vehicles) $1,489.00
Fraud Fee $2.64
Total 6 Month Policy Premium (All Vehicles) $1,491.64
Policy Contract and Endorsements
Your insurance policy and any endorsement(s) contain a full explanation of your coverage. The policy contract is form U-10 MIC California Auto Policy (03/2023). The contract is modified by endorsement(s):

13649 DEARBORN ST. EASTVALE, CA 92880
T (714) 326-9898 E [email protected]
Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting

03/06/2024
The City of Carson
701 E Carson Street,
Carson, CA 90745
Dear Mr. Carter,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to clarify the structure of my business. As a sole proprietor, I am the only individual working within my company. Given this circumstance, the need for Workers’ Compensation insurance is not applicable to my situation.

I kindly request that you consider waiving this requirement. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Best regards,

Cheng-Wei Pong
Chief Executive Officer

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 18. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer CMO  Subject: CONSIDER APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE CLEAN POWERALLIANCE'S REACH CODE PROGRAMS FOR BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATIONPROGRAM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING BUILDINGS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The Clean Power Alliance’s (CPA) Reach Code Program assists member agencies in understanding and identifying reach code opportunities for both new construction and existing buildings.

Participation in this program is available at no cost to member agencies. However, the City is required to review and sign two participation agreements. These agreements are nearly identical, except for two instances where either "new construction” (Exhibit No. 1) or “existing buildings” (Exhibit No. 2) are referenced.

Technical support provided by CPA’s consultant is anticipated to last until June 30, 2026. However, the Participation Agreement extends until December 2026 to accommodate any possible contract extensions with CPA’s consultant and to allow the City adequate time to review and present a code to the City Council.

Staff intends to engage property owners and stakeholders early in the code development to better understand how to implement a policy that will meet both stakeholder interests and climate action goals by including cost-effective compliance options and flexibility.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Participation Agreements with Clean Power Alliance to allow enrollment in the Clean Power Alliance Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification, applicable to both new construction and existing buildings.

2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreements and any related documents subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The CPA Reach Code Program is available to Los Angeles County and Ventura County municipalities served by CPA.

A reach code is a local building energy code that “reaches” beyond or exceeds the state minimum requirements for energy use in building design and construction. They are adopted by city councils and county boards of supervisors with input from builders, contractors, and community members to improve indoor air quality, increase electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

CPA has hired a team of consultants to support member agencies that are interested in understanding and identifying reach code opportunities for both new construction and existing buildings by providing technical assistance and support that includes researching relevant policies, answering technical questions, educating stakeholders, presenting at meetings, reach code customization, and developing implementation tools to help member agencies enforce their reach codes, if needed.

Reach codes generally encourage the construction of new buildings with additional electric vehicle charging stations, electric water heating systems, space heating, cooking, or other appliances. They also call for upgrades to existing buildings at specific times, such as when an outdated appliance is replaced.

Staff plans to engage with the community to better understand reach code priorities and resource needs. This process will include identifying stakeholders, conducting outreach activities, assessing potential impacts, and developing policy recommendations. This work will occur over the coming year, with technical support from CPA’s consultant anticipated to continue until June 30, 2026.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Participation Agreement - New Construction

2. Participation Agreement - Existing Buildings

Attachments
CPA Participation Agreement New Construction.pdf
CPA Participation Agreement Existing Buildings.pdf
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1 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

This Program Participation Agreement (“Agreement”), made as of the last date signed below (the “Effective Date”), by and between City of Carson (“Participant”), and Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, a Joint Powers Authority and Community Choice Aggregation program (“CPA”), referred to individually or collectively as “Party” or “Parties,” is to enroll Participant in the CPA Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification (“Reach Code Program”), described in more detail below.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CPA desires to support community building and transportation electrification efforts in its service territory through its Reach Code Program (described in the Reach Code Program website and attached hereto as Exhibit A), which seeks to help Participant develop and adopt building and electrical vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure reach codes that will result in healthier indoor air quality, increased EV charging infrastructure, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; WHEREAS, Participant has received direction from its City Council through an adopted climate action plan, associated document, or other directive to pursue reach codes with respect to new construction;
WHEREAS, to implement the Reach Code Program, CPA has entered into the Professional Services Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2023, by and between TRC Solutions, Inc. (“TRC”) and CPA, under which TRC will provide technical support for Participant as it engages in its own effort to develop, draft, review, and/or adopt Participant’s reach code; WHEREAS, CPA intends to make TRC or a successor consultant (“Contractor”) available to Participant and other CPA member agencies to support Participant as it engages in its own effort to develop, draft, review, and/or adopt Participant’s reach codes; WHEREAS, Participant desires technical support from Contractor as Participant develops, drafts, reviews, and/or adopts reach codes; and
WHEREAS, Participant may seek financial support provided by CPA to offset the cost of staff time for Participant to develop, draft, review, adopt, and/or implement reach codes.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, it is mutually understood and agreed by and between the Parties as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and ends on December 31, 2026 (“Initial Term”). At the end of this Initial Term, the Parties may mutually agree to extend the term of this Agreement for six (6) months (“Renewal Term”; the Initial Term together with the Renewal Term, if any, shall be referred to as the “Term”).

2. Termination.

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2 a. Convenience. Any Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience and without liability to the other Party upon giving the other Party thirty (30) days prior written notice.

3. CPA Obligations

a. CPA will make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the availability of Contractor during the Reach Code Program term. CPA does not guarantee that (a) Contractor will be able to perform all duties that Participant staff would otherwise perform, or (b) that participation in the Reach Code Program guarantees adoption of a new or existing building reach code.

b. CPA will provide financial awards to Reach Code Program participants upon completion of the milestones outlined in Exhibit B to this Agreement. Award amounts and participant requirements are subject to change at the sole discretion of CPA, provided that CPA provides prior written notice to Participant.

c. CPA will monitor the technical support provided by Contractor and help coordinate reach code efforts with regional stakeholders.

d. CPA will make best efforts to, or will coordinate with Contractor to make best efforts to, attend or provide support to Participant City Council meetings with respect to adoption of reach codes.

4. Participant Obligations

a. General Obligations:
i. Participant agrees to engage with Contractor, including by designating staff to serve as primary contacts with Contractor.
ii. Participant agrees and acknowledges that all tools, templates, and other resources generated by the Contractor during the development of new construction reach codes will be the intellectual property of CPA. iii. Participant agrees that any adopted reach code may be posted on Reach Code Program websites by Contractor and CPA.
iv. Participant agrees that it shall use best efforts to adopt a reach code that is approved by its City Council by June 30, 2026.

b. Participant may elect to apply for a financial award, as described in Exhibit B attached hereto, by completing a Program Award Application, attached hereto as Exhibit C, and submitting the required documentation described therein. Participant agrees and acknowledges that CPA shall have the right to modify the Program Award Application at any time.

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3 c. Participant acknowledges and agrees that Participant is solely and exclusively responsible and liable for Participant’s development, drafting, review, adoption, and/or implementation for Participant’s reach codes. Participant further agrees to conduct its own due diligence and review, including any technical or legal review of any proposed reach code that is considered by Participant.

5. NO LIABILITY; NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY; INDEMNITY.

a. CPA DOES NOT MAKE, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND

TITLE, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE WITH RESPECT TO (1) SERVICES
PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR TO PARTICIPANT AND (2) ANY REACH CODE ADOPTED BY PARTICIPANT.

b. INDEMNIFICATION. EACH PARTY SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD

HARMLESS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE OTHER

PARTY AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,

MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM

AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS,

EXPENSES, CLAIMS, AND/OR JUDGMENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS

THAT MAY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISE AND/OR RESULT FROM THE INDEMNIFYING PARTY’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT. THIS INDEMNIFICATION SHALL BE ONLY IN

PROPORTION TO AND TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS,

JUDGMENTS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, COSTS, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND

COSTS INCURRED IN THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ANY

ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT THEREON ARISE FROM THE

NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF INDEMNIFYING PARTY , AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INVITEES, OR AGENTS.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CPA SHALL BE UNDER NO

OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER TO INDEMNIFY PARTICIPANT OR HOLD

PARTICIPANT HARMLESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, OR DISBURSEMENTS AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPANT’S CONSIDERATION, DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW,
DRAFTING, ADOPTION, AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT’S REACH CODE.

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4 c. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . CPA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO

PARTICIPANT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, LOST

PROFIT, LOST OPPORTUNITY , OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES FOR ANY

CLAIM, WRIT, PETITION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARTICIPANT’S

DEVELOPMENT, DRAFTING, REVIEW, ADOPTION, AND/OR
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT’S REACH CODES, ANY SERVICES

PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR, AND/OR ANY OTHER CLAIM, WRIT,

PETITION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT

WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY , TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE.

6. Insurance.

a. The Parties agree to provide and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, at their own expense, a program of insurance, or self-insurance, covering the activities and operations of their respective officers, agents and employees, and contractors for the term of this Agreement. This insurance shall include general liability insurance with coverage limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (unless the aggregate is on a per-policy basis, in which case the aggregate shall be a minimum of $4,000,000). This insurance shall be endorsed to include the following: (i) CPA, its Board, Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents, Servants, and V olunteers are covered as additional insureds on Participant’s commercial general liability policy, and Participant’s Board, Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents, Servants, and V olunteers are covered as additional insureds on CPA’s commercial general liability policy; and (ii) a written notice to be mailed to the other Party 30 days prior to the effective date of a cancellation or non-renewal of such insurance.

b. The Participant agrees to maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, at their own expense, an automobile liability policy covering any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

c. The Parties agree to maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, at their own expense, a workers’ compensation policy as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits and Employer’s Liability Insurance of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or disease.

d. Upon request, either Party shall provide the other evidence of such coverage naming the other Party as an additional insured including an additional insured endorsement issued by the insurance company or program of self-insurance.

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5 e. CPA may waive or change any of the requirements in this Section 6 at its discretion, upon mutual agreement with the Participant.

f. Nothing herein waives or reduces a Party’s indemnification obligations pursuant to Section 5.

7. Publicity. Any marketing materials generated by Participant related to the performance of this Agreement should reference CPA’s contributions. Each Party shall make best efforts to display or utilize the words “Clean Power Alliance” and “Carson” in all marketing materials, including flyers, press releases, posters, brochures, public service announcements, interviews, and newspaper articles (to the extent possible); provided, that CPA may omit “Carson” from CPA marketing materials when publicizing the Reach Code Program generally and not specifically with respect to (a) this Agreement or (b) Participant’s participation in the Reach Code Program. Any piece of publicity issued by Participant, including those mentioned above, must be reviewed and approved by CPA before issuing a press release. Participant agrees to provide CPA with reasonable time for review before such issuance.

Where CPA and Participant logos are used on any signage or documentation arising from this partnership, the logos of each Party will be of equal size. No signs may be posted, exhibited, or displayed on or about Participant property, except signage required by law or contemplated under this Agreement, without prior written approval from Participant.

8. General Provisions.

a. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding between the Parties as to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any other agreement(s) and understanding(s), either oral or written, between the Parties related to the subject matter of this Agreement.

b. Amendment. Any amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be effective only if in writing and signed by each Party’s authorized representative. No verbal agreement or implied covenant will be valid to amend or abridge this Agreement.

c. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any lawsuit filed in relation to this Agreement must be filed with the Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

d. Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement.

e. Independent Parties. Each Party shall perform its responsibilities and activities described herein separately and not as an officer, agent, employee, or volunteer of Carson NC Draft
6 the other Party hereto. Each Party shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, and employees. Nothing herein shall be considered as creating a partnership or joint venture between the parties.

f. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of the Agreement, and in no way affect, limit, or amplify the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

g. Severability / Partial Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or its application to a particular situation, is found by the court to be void, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such term or provision shall remain in force and effect to the extent allowed by such ruling. All other terms and provisions of this Agreement or their application to specific situations shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties agree to work in good faith to amend this Agreement to carry out its intent.

h. Survival. All provisions which by their nature must continue after the Agreement expires or is terminated shall survive the Agreement and remain in full force and effect, including but not limited to the indemnification requirement in Section 5.

i. Notices. All notices, requests, and approvals must be sent in writing to the persons below, which will be considered effective on the date of personal delivery; or the date confirmed by the reputable overnight delivery service; or on the fifth calendar day after deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid; or the next business day following submission by electronic mail:

To CPA:

Joanne O’Neill
Director, Customer Programs
801 S. Grand Ave., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
[email protected]

With a copy, which shall not serve as notice as required or specified herein, to:

Francis Choi
Assistant General Counsel
801 S. Grand Ave., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
[email protected]

To Participant:

David Roberts
City Manager
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7 City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
[email protected]

j. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature(s) and transmitted either by facsimile or in a portable document format (“pdf”) version by email and such electronic signature(s) shall be deemed as original for purposes of this Agreement and shall have the same force and effect as a manually executed original.

k. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed as an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the latest date of execution set forth below.

_________________________ _________________________ Ted Bardacke
Chief Executive Officer
Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
Date:

David Roberts
City Manager
City of Carson
Date:

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah R. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Reach Code Program Information

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Exhibit B
Reach Code Program Financial Award Offerings
Participants may apply for a New Construction: Prospective Adopter award upon completion of the milestones listed below. “New Construction” means (1) a building that has never been used or occupied for any purpose or (2) an Existing Building (as defined below) that undergoes renovation such that 50% or more of the foundation or structural wall is replaced.

Participants may also apply for the Existing Building Pilot award, which includes two separate funding phases, each subject to separate milestones. “Existing Building” means a building erected prior to the date of adoption of the applicable jurisdiction’s reach code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. Participants for the Existing Building Pilot award must indicate which milestone award they are applying for and submit separate Program Award Applications for each milestone award.

Award Type Award Value Requirements
New
Construction:

Prospective
Adopter*
$12,500  Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Participant must submit a New Construction reach code to City Council or Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) for consideration of adoption during the Term of the Agreement
 Program Award Application after submittal of code to City Council or BOS for approval
Existing
Building Pilot
$25,000 (total)
Milestone 1:
$12,500

Milestone 2:
$12,500

 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Participant must obtain a directive from City Council or BOS committing Participant to investigate Existing Building reach codes.

Directives include:
o Letter of Intent approved by City Council or BOS - or - o Resolution passed by City Council or BOS to evaluate
Existing Building reach codes - or -
o Adopted Climate Action Plan**
 Program Award Application

 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Program Award Application
 Participant must submit an Existing Building reach code to City Council or BOS for consideration of adoption during the Term of the Agreement

* New Construction: Prospective Adopter awardees are also eligible for the Existing Building Pilot award, subject to meeting all applicable award requirements
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** A Climate Action Plan or similar document that has been adopted by City Council or BOS that includes an existing building reach code measure with a timeline of implementation that overlaps with CPA’s 4-year Reach Code Program.

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Exhibit C
Form of Program Award Application
Clean Power Alliance’s (“CPA’s”) Reach Code Program for Building and TransportaƟon ElectrificaƟon (“Reach Code Program”) provides technical and financial assistance to help eligible CPA member agencies (each an “Applicant”) develop and adopt building and electrical vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure reach codes that will result in healthier indoor air quality, increases in EV charging infrastructure, and reducƟons in greenhouse gas emissions. CPA has contracted with TRC SoluƟons, Inc. (“Contractor”) to provide technical and stakeholder engagement support.

ObjecƟve & Overview
The purpose of this Program Award ApplicaƟon is to outline the requirements for Applicants to receive financial awards while parƟcipaƟng in CPA’s Reach Code Program. “New ConstrucƟon” means (1) a building that has never been used or occupied for any purpose or (2) an ExisƟng Building (as defined below) that undergoes renovaƟon such that 50% or more of the foundaƟon or structural wall is replaced.

Applicants may also apply for the ExisƟng Building Pilot award, which includes two separate funding phases, each subject to separate milestones. “ExisƟng Building” means a building erected prior to the date of adopƟon of the applicable jurisdicƟon’s reach code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. Applicants for the ExisƟng Building Pilot must indicate which milestone award they are applying for and submit separate Program Award ApplicaƟons for each milestone award.

CPA Financial Award Offerings
Award Type Award Value Requirements
New
Construction:

Prospective
Adopter*
$12,500  Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Participant must submit a New Construction reach code to City Council or Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) for consideration of adoption during the term of the Program Participation
Agreement
 Program Award Application after submittal of code to City Council or BOS for approval
Existing
Building Pilot
$25,000 total:

Milestone 1:
$12,500

 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Applicant must obtain a directive from City Council or BOS committing Applicant to investigate Existing Building reach codes. Directives include:
o Letter of Intent approved by City Council or BOS - or - o Resolution passed by City Council or BOS to evaluate
Existing Building reach codes - or -
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o Adopted Climate Action Plan**
 Program Award Application
Milestone 2:
$12,500
 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Program Award Application
 Applicant must submit an Existing Building reach code to City Council or BOS for consideration of adoption during the term of the Program Participation Agreement
* New Construction: Prospective Adopter awardees are also eligible for the Existing Building Pilot award, subject to meeting all applicable award requirements
** A Climate Action Plan or similar document that has been adopted by City Council or BOS that includes an existing building reach code measure with a timeline of implementation that overlaps with CPA’s 2-year Reach Code Program.

Award amounts and applicaƟon requirements are subject to change at the sole discreƟon of CPA, provided that CPA provides prior wriƩen noƟce to Applicant.

Eligibility Checklist
Applicant shall check the box(es) below for the type of financial award it is applying for and check box(es) indicaƟng which requirements have been completed.

To submit an applicaƟon, make sure all required documents have been aƩached to an email and send to: [email protected]. Title your email: “{Applicant Name} Program Award ApplicaƟon”. ApplicaƟons will be accepted through the Program Term.

 New ConstrucƟon: ProspecƟve Adopter

 Applicant has executed a Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.  ParƟcipant must submit a New ConstrucƟon reach code to City Council or Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) for consideraƟon of adopƟon during the term of the Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.
 Program Award ApplicaƟon aŌer submiƩal of code to City Council or BOS for approval.

Documents to Include
 Agenda and related materials from City Council / County Board of Supervisors meeƟng where new construcƟon reach code was discussed.
 W-9 form.

 ExisƟng Building Pilot:

 Milestone Payment 1: $12,500

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 Applicant has been selected for the ExisƟng Building Pilot and has executed a Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.
 Applicant affirms that it has obtained a direcƟve from City Council / County Board of Supervisors commiƫng Applicant to invesƟgate exisƟng building reach codes. DirecƟves include:
o LeƩer of Intent approved by City Council or BOS - or - o ResoluƟon passed by City Council or BOS to evaluate exisƟng building reach codes - or -
o Adopted Climate AcƟon Plan*
 Applicant has a Program Award ApplicaƟon.

Documents to Include
 Related materials documenƟng direcƟve from City Council or County Board of Directors to pursue an exisƟng building reach code.
 W-9 form.

 Milestone Payment 2: $12,500

 Applicant has executed a Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.  Applicant has a Program Award ApplicaƟon.
 Applicant must submit an exisƟng building reach code to City Council or BOS for consideraƟon of adopƟon during the term of the Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.

Documents to Include
 Agenda and related materials from City Council / County Board of Supervisors meeƟng where an exisƟng building reach code was presented.
 W-9 form.

I hereby cerƟfy that, to the best of my knowledge, the provided informaƟon is true and accurate and that I am authorized to provide such informaƟon.

______________________
Name:

Title:

OrganizaƟon:

Date:

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1 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

This Program Participation Agreement (“Agreement”), made as of the last date signed below (the “Effective Date”), by and between City of Carson (“Participant”), and Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, a Joint Powers Authority and Community Choice Aggregation program (“CPA”), referred to individually or collectively as “Party” or “Parties,” is to enroll Participant in the CPA Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification (“Reach Code Program”), described in more detail below.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CPA desires to support community building and transportation electrification efforts in its service territory through its Reach Code Program (described in the Reach Code Program website and attached hereto as Exhibit A), which seeks to help Participant develop and adopt building and electrical vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure reach codes that will result in healthier indoor air quality, increased EV charging infrastructure, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; WHEREAS, Participant has received direction from its City Council through an adopted climate action plan, associated document, or other directive to pursue reach codes with respect to existing buildings;
WHEREAS, to implement the Reach Code Program, CPA has entered into the Professional Services Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2023, by and between TRC Solutions, Inc. (“TRC”) and CPA, under which TRC will provide technical support for Participant as it engages in its own effort to develop, draft, review, and/or adopt Participant’s reach code; WHEREAS, CPA intends to make TRC or a successor consultant (“Contractor”) available to Participant and other CPA member agencies to support Participant as it engages in its own effort to develop, draft, review, and/or adopt Participant’s reach codes; WHEREAS, Participant desires technical support from Contractor as Participant develops, drafts, reviews, and/or adopts reach codes; and
WHEREAS, Participant may seek financial support provided by CPA to offset the cost of staff time for Participant to develop, draft, review, adopt, and/or implement reach codes.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, it is mutually understood and agreed by and between the Parties as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and ends on December 31, 2026 (“Initial Term”). At the end of this Initial Term, the Parties may mutually agree to extend the term of this Agreement for six (6) months (“Renewal Term”; the Initial Term together with the Renewal Term, if any, shall be referred to as the “Term”).

2. Termination.

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2 a. Convenience. Any Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience and without liability to the other Party upon giving the other Party thirty (30) days prior written notice.

3. CPA Obligations

a. CPA will make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the availability of Contractor during the Reach Code Program term. CPA does not guarantee that (a) Contractor will be able to perform all duties that Participant staff would otherwise perform, or (b) that participation in the Reach Code Program guarantees adoption of a new or existing building reach code.

b. CPA will provide financial awards to Reach Code Program participants upon completion of the milestones outlined in Exhibit B to this Agreement. Award amounts and participant requirements are subject to change at the sole discretion of CPA, provided that CPA provides prior written notice to Participant.

c. CPA will monitor the technical support provided by Contractor and help coordinate reach code efforts with regional stakeholders.

d. CPA will make best efforts to, or will coordinate with Contractor to make best efforts to, attend or provide support to Participant City Council meetings with respect to adoption of reach codes.

4. Participant Obligations

a. General Obligations:
i. Participant agrees to engage with Contractor, including by designating staff to serve as primary contacts with Contractor.
ii. Participant agrees and acknowledges that all tools, templates, and other resources generated by the Contractor during the development of existing buildings reach codes will be the intellectual property of CPA. iii. Participant agrees that any adopted reach code may be posted on Reach Code Program websites by Contractor and CPA.
iv. Participant agrees that it shall use best efforts to adopt a reach code that is approved by its City Council by June 30, 2026.

b. Participant may elect to apply for a financial award, as described in Exhibit B attached hereto, by completing a Program Award Application, attached hereto as Exhibit C, and submitting the required documentation described therein. Participant agrees and acknowledges that CPA shall have the right to modify the Program Award Application at any time.

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3 c. Participant acknowledges and agrees that Participant is solely and exclusively responsible and liable for Participant’s development, drafting, review, adoption, and/or implementation for Participant’s reach codes. Participant further agrees to conduct its own due diligence and review, including any technical or legal review of any proposed reach code that is considered by Participant.

5. NO LIABILITY; NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY; INDEMNITY.

a. CPA DOES NOT MAKE, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND

TITLE, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE WITH RESPECT TO (1) SERVICES
PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR TO PARTICIPANT AND (2) ANY REACH CODE ADOPTED BY PARTICIPANT.

b. INDEMNIFICATION. EACH PARTY SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD

HARMLESS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE OTHER

PARTY AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,

MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM

AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS,

EXPENSES, CLAIMS, AND/OR JUDGMENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS

THAT MAY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISE AND/OR RESULT FROM THE INDEMNIFYING PARTY’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT. THIS INDEMNIFICATION SHALL BE ONLY IN

PROPORTION TO AND TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS,

JUDGMENTS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, COSTS, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND

COSTS INCURRED IN THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ANY

ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT THEREON ARISE FROM THE

NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF INDEMNIFYING PARTY , AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INVITEES, OR AGENTS.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CPA SHALL BE UNDER NO

OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER TO INDEMNIFY PARTICIPANT OR HOLD

PARTICIPANT HARMLESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, OR DISBURSEMENTS AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPANT’S CONSIDERATION, DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW,
DRAFTING, ADOPTION, AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT’S REACH CODE.

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4 c. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . CPA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO

PARTICIPANT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, LOST

PROFIT, LOST OPPORTUNITY , OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES FOR ANY

CLAIM, WRIT, PETITION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARTICIPANT’S

DEVELOPMENT, DRAFTING, REVIEW, ADOPTION, AND/OR
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT’S REACH CODES, ANY SERVICES

PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR, AND/OR ANY OTHER CLAIM, WRIT,

PETITION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT

WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY , TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE.

6. Insurance.

a. The Parties agree to provide and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, at their own expense, a program of insurance, or self-insurance, covering the activities and operations of their respective officers, agents and employees, and contractors for the term of this Agreement. This insurance shall include general liability insurance with coverage limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (unless the aggregate is on a per-policy basis, in which case the aggregate shall be a minimum of $4,000,000). This insurance shall be endorsed to include the following: (i) CPA, its Board, Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents, Servants, and V olunteers are covered as additional insureds on Participant’s commercial general liability policy, and Participant’s Board, Officers, Officials, Employees, Agents, Servants, and V olunteers are covered as additional insureds on CPA’s commercial general liability policy; and (ii) a written notice to be mailed to the other Party 30 days prior to the effective date of a cancellation or non-renewal of such insurance.

b. The Participant agrees to maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, at their own expense, an automobile liability policy covering any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

c. The Parties agree to maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, at their own expense, a workers’ compensation policy as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits and Employer’s Liability Insurance of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or disease.

d. Upon request, either Party shall provide the other evidence of such coverage naming the other Party as an additional insured including an additional insured endorsement issued by the insurance company or program of self-insurance.

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5 e. CPA may waive or change any of the requirements in this Section 6 at its discretion, upon mutual agreement with the Participant.

f. Nothing herein waives or reduces a Party’s indemnification obligations pursuant to Section 5.

7. Publicity. Any marketing materials generated by Participant related to the performance of this Agreement should reference CPA’s contributions. Each Party shall make best efforts to display or utilize the words “Clean Power Alliance” and “Carson” in all marketing materials, including flyers, press releases, posters, brochures, public service announcements, interviews, and newspaper articles (to the extent possible); provided, that CPA may omit “Carson” from CPA marketing materials when publicizing the Reach Code Program generally and not specifically with respect to (a) this Agreement or (b) Participant’s participation in the Reach Code Program. Any piece of publicity issued by Participant, including those mentioned above, must be reviewed and approved by CPA before issuing a press release. Participant agrees to provide CPA with reasonable time for review before such issuance.

Where CPA and Participant logos are used on any signage or documentation arising from this partnership, the logos of each Party will be of equal size. No signs may be posted, exhibited, or displayed on or about Participant property, except signage required by law or contemplated under this Agreement, without prior written approval from Participant.

8. General Provisions.

a. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding between the Parties as to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any other agreement(s) and understanding(s), either oral or written, between the Parties related to the subject matter of this Agreement.

b. Amendment. Any amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be effective only if in writing and signed by each Party’s authorized representative. No verbal agreement or implied covenant will be valid to amend or abridge this Agreement.

c. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any lawsuit filed in relation to this Agreement must be filed with the Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

d. Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement.

e. Independent Parties. Each Party shall perform its responsibilities and activities described herein separately and not as an officer, agent, employee, or volunteer of Carson EB Draft
6 the other Party hereto. Each Party shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, and employees. Nothing herein shall be considered as creating a partnership or joint venture between the parties.

f. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of the Agreement, and in no way affect, limit, or amplify the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

g. Severability / Partial Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or its application to a particular situation, is found by the court to be void, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such term or provision shall remain in force and effect to the extent allowed by such ruling. All other terms and provisions of this Agreement or their application to specific situations shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties agree to work in good faith to amend this Agreement to carry out its intent.

h. Survival. All provisions which by their nature must continue after the Agreement expires or is terminated shall survive the Agreement and remain in full force and effect, including but not limited to the indemnification requirement in Section 5.

i. Notices. All notices, requests, and approvals must be sent in writing to the persons below, which will be considered effective on the date of personal delivery; or the date confirmed by the reputable overnight delivery service; or on the fifth calendar day after deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid; or the next business day following submission by electronic mail:

To CPA:

Joanne O’Neill
Director, Customer Programs
801 S. Grand Ave., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
[email protected]

With a copy, which shall not serve as notice as required or specified herein, to:

Francis Choi
Assistant General Counsel
801 S. Grand Ave., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
[email protected]

To Participant:

David Roberts
City Manager
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7 City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
[email protected]

j. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature(s) and transmitted either by facsimile or in a portable document format (“pdf”) version by email and such electronic signature(s) shall be deemed as original for purposes of this Agreement and shall have the same force and effect as a manually executed original.

k. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed as an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the latest date of execution set forth below.

_________________________ _________________________ Ted Bardacke
Chief Executive Officer
Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
Date:

David Roberts
City Manager
City of Carson
Date:

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah R. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Reach Code Program Information

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Exhibit B
Reach Code Program Financial Award Offerings
Participants may apply for a New Construction: Prospective Adopter award upon completion of the milestones listed below. “New Construction” means (1) a building that has never been used or occupied for any purpose or (2) an Existing Building (as defined below) that undergoes renovation such that 50% or more of the foundation or structural wall is replaced.

Participants may also apply for the Existing Building Pilot award, which includes two separate funding phases, each subject to separate milestones. “Existing Building” means a building erected prior to the date of adoption of the applicable jurisdiction’s reach code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. Participants for the Existing Building Pilot award must indicate which milestone award they are applying for and submit separate Program Award Applications for each milestone award.

Award Type Award Value Requirements
New
Construction:

Prospective
Adopter*
$12,500  Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Participant must submit a New Construction reach code to City Council or Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) for consideration of adoption during the Term of the Agreement
 Program Award Application after submittal of code to City Council or BOS for approval
Existing
Building Pilot
$25,000 (total)
Milestone 1:
$12,500

Milestone 2:
$12,500

 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Participant must obtain a directive from City Council or BOS committing Participant to investigate Existing Building reach codes.

Directives include:
o Letter of Intent approved by City Council or BOS - or - o Resolution passed by City Council or BOS to evaluate
Existing Building reach codes - or -
o Adopted Climate Action Plan**
 Program Award Application

 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Program Award Application
 Participant must submit an Existing Building reach code to City Council or BOS for consideration of adoption during the Term of the Agreement

* New Construction: Prospective Adopter awardees are also eligible for the Existing Building Pilot award, subject to meeting all applicable award requirements
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** A Climate Action Plan or similar document that has been adopted by City Council or BOS that includes an existing building reach code measure with a timeline of implementation that overlaps with CPA’s 4-year Reach Code Program.

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Exhibit C
Form of Program Award Application
Clean Power Alliance’s (“CPA’s”) Reach Code Program for Building and TransportaƟon ElectrificaƟon (“Reach Code Program”) provides technical and financial assistance to help eligible CPA member agencies (each an “Applicant”) develop and adopt building and electrical vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure reach codes that will result in healthier indoor air quality, increases in EV charging infrastructure, and reducƟons in greenhouse gas emissions. CPA has contracted with TRC SoluƟons, Inc. (“Contractor”) to provide technical and stakeholder engagement support.

ObjecƟve & Overview
The purpose of this Program Award ApplicaƟon is to outline the requirements for Applicants to receive financial awards while parƟcipaƟng in CPA’s Reach Code Program. “New ConstrucƟon” means (1) a building that has never been used or occupied for any purpose or (2) an ExisƟng Building (as defined below) that undergoes renovaƟon such that 50% or more of the foundaƟon or structural wall is replaced.

Applicants may also apply for the ExisƟng Building Pilot award, which includes two separate funding phases, each subject to separate milestones. “ExisƟng Building” means a building erected prior to the date of adopƟon of the applicable jurisdicƟon’s reach code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. Applicants for the ExisƟng Building Pilot must indicate which milestone award they are applying for and submit separate Program Award ApplicaƟons for each milestone award.

CPA Financial Award Offerings
Award Type Award Value Requirements
New
Construction:

Prospective
Adopter*
$12,500  Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Participant must submit a New Construction reach code to City Council or Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) for consideration of adoption during the term of the Program Participation
Agreement
 Program Award Application after submittal of code to City Council or BOS for approval
Existing
Building Pilot
$25,000 total:

Milestone 1:
$12,500

 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Applicant must obtain a directive from City Council or BOS committing Applicant to investigate Existing Building reach codes. Directives include:
o Letter of Intent approved by City Council or BOS - or - o Resolution passed by City Council or BOS to evaluate
Existing Building reach codes - or -
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o Adopted Climate Action Plan**
 Program Award Application
Milestone 2:
$12,500
 Executed Program Participation Agreement
 Program Award Application
 Applicant must submit an Existing Building reach code to City Council or BOS for consideration of adoption during the term of the Program Participation Agreement
* New Construction: Prospective Adopter awardees are also eligible for the Existing Building Pilot award, subject to meeting all applicable award requirements
** A Climate Action Plan or similar document that has been adopted by City Council or BOS that includes an existing building reach code measure with a timeline of implementation that overlaps with CPA’s 2-year Reach Code Program.

Award amounts and applicaƟon requirements are subject to change at the sole discreƟon of CPA, provided that CPA provides prior wriƩen noƟce to Applicant.

Eligibility Checklist
Applicant shall check the box(es) below for the type of financial award it is applying for and check box(es) indicaƟng which requirements have been completed.

To submit an applicaƟon, make sure all required documents have been aƩached to an email and send to: [email protected]. Title your email: “{Applicant Name} Program Award ApplicaƟon”. ApplicaƟons will be accepted through the Program Term.

 New ConstrucƟon: ProspecƟve Adopter

 Applicant has executed a Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.  ParƟcipant must submit a New ConstrucƟon reach code to City Council or Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) for consideraƟon of adopƟon during the term of the Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.
 Program Award ApplicaƟon aŌer submiƩal of code to City Council or BOS for approval.

Documents to Include
 Agenda and related materials from City Council / County Board of Supervisors meeƟng where new construcƟon reach code was discussed.
 W-9 form.

 ExisƟng Building Pilot:

 Milestone Payment 1: $12,500

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 Applicant has been selected for the ExisƟng Building Pilot and has executed a Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.
 Applicant affirms that it has obtained a direcƟve from City Council / County Board of Supervisors commiƫng Applicant to invesƟgate exisƟng building reach codes. DirecƟves include:
o LeƩer of Intent approved by City Council or BOS - or - o ResoluƟon passed by City Council or BOS to evaluate exisƟng building reach codes - or -
o Adopted Climate AcƟon Plan*
 Applicant has a Program Award ApplicaƟon.

Documents to Include
 Related materials documenƟng direcƟve from City Council or County Board of Directors to pursue an exisƟng building reach code.
 W-9 form.

 Milestone Payment 2: $12,500

 Applicant has executed a Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.  Applicant has a Program Award ApplicaƟon.
 Applicant must submit an exisƟng building reach code to City Council or BOS for consideraƟon of adopƟon during the term of the Program ParƟcipaƟon Agreement.

Documents to Include
 Agenda and related materials from City Council / County Board of Supervisors meeƟng where an exisƟng building reach code was presented.
 W-9 form.

I hereby cerƟfy that, to the best of my knowledge, the provided informaƟon is true and accurate and that I am authorized to provide such informaƟon.

______________________
Name:

Title:

OrganizaƟon:

Date:

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 19. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer CMO  Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REVISED GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAEDISON COMPANY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK LOCATED AT 23800 FIGUEROA STREET, CARSON, CA90745 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (CITYCOUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
In conjunction with Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Charge Ready Program, the City of Carson agreed to provide a utility easement to SCE for utility services to the premises. During the construction of the electric vehicle charging stations at Carriage Crest Park located at 23800 Figueroa Street, an underground obstacle was encountered, and the path of the new conduit was slightly modified to accommodate it, necessitating a new easement. The new Grant of Easement (Exhibit No. 1) is attached and outlines the terms and conditions of the easement, along with the legal description and sketch of the area.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The easement allows SCE to build, maintain, operate, and repair any infrastructure it places on City property within the designated easement area. SCE will ensure that the easement is recorded and filed following the execution and notarization by the City.

The easement specifies that if the charging stations are removed (unless part of a relocation), the City can terminate the easement with 60 days' written notice. Additionally, if the City requests it, SCE must relocate its facilities to another mutually agreed area on the City’s property, provided SCE obtains an easement for the new location with the same terms as this easement. The relocation will be solely at the City’s expense, and once completed, SCE will sign a quitclaim for the vacated easement under mutually acceptable terms. The quitclaim deed will be brought to the City Council for formal action during a future meeting.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. SCE will waive the $500 fee to quitclaim the previously signed easement recorded on March 6, 2024, for this location.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Grant of Easement.

Attachments
SCE_Easement_Carriage.pdf

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
2 INNOVATION WAY, 2 nd FLOOR
POMONA, CA 91768

Attn: Title and Real Estate Services

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE
SCE Doc No.:

GRANT OF

EASEMENT
Vehicle Charging Station
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX $ NONE (VALUE
AND CONSIDERATION LESS THAN $100.00)

DISTRICT
Compton

SERVICE ORDER
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SERIAL NO.

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_____________________ SCE Company
SIG. OF DECLARANT OR AGENT DETERMINING TAX FIRM NAME GV M LT -8141 -A
APN 7330-007-905
APPROVED:

VEGETATION &
LAND

MANAGEMENT
BY
SLS/CG
DATE
08/21/24

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”), hereby grants to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, a corporation, its successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”), an easement and right of way to construct, use, maintain, operate, alter, add to, repair, replace, reconstruct, inspect and remove at any time and from time to time overhead and underground electrical supply systems and internal communication systems for SCE’s sole use (hereinafter referred to as “systems”), consisting of poles, guys and anchors, crossarms, wires, underground conduits, cables , vaults, manholes, handholes, and including above -ground enclosures, markers and concrete pads and other appurtenant fixtures and equipment necessary or useful for distributing electrical energy and for transmitting intelligence by electrical means, s olely for the purpose of providing electrical power to vehicle charging stations, in, on, over, under, across and along that certain re al property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:

FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION, SEE EXHIBITS “A” AND “B” BOTH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

Grantor agrees for itself, its heirs and assigns, not to erect, place or maintain, nor to permit the erection, placement or maintenance of any building, planter boxes, earth fill or other structures except walls and fences on the hereinbefore descri bed easement area. The Grantee, and its contractors, agents and employees, shall have the right to trim or top such trees and to cut such roots as may endanger or interfere with said systems and shall have free access to said systems and every part thereof, at al l times, for the purpose of exercising the rights herein granted; provided, however, that in making any excavation on said property of the Grantor, the Grantee shall make the same in such a manner as will cause the least injury to the surface of the ground around such excavation, and shall replace the earth so removed by it and restore the surface of the ground to as near the same condition as it was prior to such excavation as is practicable.

Upon written request, Grantee shall relocate its facilities installed hereunder to another mutually approved area on Grantor’s property and provided that Grantee has first been given an easement over such new area on terms identical to those set forth herein. Such relocation shall be at Grantor’s sole cost and expense. Upon completion of the relocation, Grantee shall execute a quitclaim of this easement on terms reasonably acceptable to Grantor and Grantee.

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To the extent Grantor removes the vehicle charging stations, and such removal is not part of a relocation, Grantor may, upon sixty (60) days written notice, terminate this easement and Grantee shall execute a quitclaim on a mutually acceptable f orm.

However, in no event will the vehicle charging stations be removed for a period of ten (10) years from the date of execution below. Upon termination, Grantee shall have a limited right to access the property for the purpose of removing its facilities or Grantee may abandon its systems in place. In addition, upon written request, Grantee will execute a quitclaim of this easement on terms reasonably acceptable to Grantee and Grantor.

EXECUTED this
_____ day of _______________________, 20____.

GRANTOR

CITY OF CARSON,
a municipal corporation

By
Name
Title

A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )

County of )

On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared

, who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me tha t he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _______________________________ (Seal)

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EXECUTED this _____ day of _______________________, 20____.

GRANTEE

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY,
a corporation

By
Name
Title

A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California )

County of )

On _______________________ before me, , a Notary Public, personally appeared

, who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me tha t he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _______________________________ (Seal)

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 20. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: John Raymond, CRA Executive Director and Assistant City Manager CMO Administration Subject: CONSIDER UPDATE ON ALAMEDA STREET REPAIRS BY CALTRANS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Report to City Council on street repair being undertaken by the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") on sections of Alameda Street in Carson, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City and Caltrans dated July 31, 2023.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action to Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
The condition of certain sections of Alameda Street, and whether it was affected by the City's efforts to transfer Alameda (State Route 47) from the City of Carson to Caltrans, was brought up at the February 18, 2025 city Council meeting.  Staff reported that the transfer of property isn't happening soon because of additional requirements by Caltrans, but that they are respecting the part of the MOU where they agreed to repair the sections of the street in the greatest need.  Last fall City staff marked the areas on Alameda for Caltrans to repair and Caltrans bid the work to be done.  On November 25, 2024, Caltrans' contractor applied for a permit to start construction and on February 20 they received approval of the traffic control plan for the work after a few rounds of comments.  Caltrans has awarded the contract to R.J. Noble & Sons, who is a contractor the City also uses a lot.  Caltrans expects to spend several million on the repairs.  While it’s not enough for a full repaving of the entire length of street in Carson, it should fix the areas that the City identified as the most urgent need.

The work should start within the next few weeks.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.  Work is being paid for by Caltrans.

VI. EXHIBITS
None.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 21. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Debra Scott, Housing Specialist CMO Housing & Neighborhood Subject: CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-029, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OFAN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FORFUNDING UNDER THE CAL HOME PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The requested action relates to the submittal by the City of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), for funding under the Cal-Home Program. HCD's application requires a resolution from the jurisdiction's governing body authorizing the submittal of the aforementioned application.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-029, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A

GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CALHOME PROGRAM OF 2025"
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
The CAL HOME Program is a Federal Housing assistance program provided by the State to local public agenciesand non-profit corporations for first-time home buyer and housing rehabilitation assistance to enable low- and verylow income households to become or remain homeowners.  Under the CAL HOME Program, the following forms ofhousing assistance will be available to eligible applicants:

1. Mobile Home Park rehabilitation for Community Revitalization; In response to a Notice of Funding ability issued by HCD on December 12, 2024 and application due by March 13,2025, staff seeks authorization to apply for housing assistance funds under the CAL HOME  program.  Staff intendsto utilize the program funds for mobile home owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance throughout Carson to assistresidents in over 20 mobile home parks. The application requires local jurisdictions to include a resolutionapproved by the jurisdiction's governing body authorizing the submittal of the aforementioned application. To thisend, Resolutions No 25-029 is attached (Exhibit no. 1).

Staff anticipates funding in the $500,000 to 1,000,000 range based on past funds granted. In addition, these fundscan be best used to leverage the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds used for the city'sNeighborhood Pride Program to assist more very low and low income residents and persons with disabilities tomake needed repairs to their mobile homes.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no direct impact on the City's general fund.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Resolution No. 25-029

Attachments
CalHOME Resolution 25-029_City of Carson.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 25-029

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR DESIGNEE TO

APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CALHOME PROGRAM OF 2025 WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development issued a Request for Concept Proposals for the CalHOME Program dated November 27, 2024, to provide grants for affordable housing development, rehabilitation, and assistance for low-income households (or, in the case of a disaster, households at or below moderate-income) through private nonprofit and local government agencies; and
WHEREAS the CalHOME Program is designed to increase homeownership, encourage neighborhood revitalization and sustainable development, and maximize the use of existing homes; and
WHEREAS the City of Carson ("City") is eligible to apply for CalHOME Program funds and intends to apply for funding to support the Mobilehome Park Owners Repair & Rehabilitation Project, which aims to assist eligible low-income mobile home owners with necessary repairs and rehabilitation efforts within the City; and
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded to City, as part of the CalHOME Program, the City will be asked to enter into various contracts such as a Standard Agreement (STD 213), affordable housing covenant, a performance deed of trust, and a disbursement agreement; and WHEREAS the City desires to apply for the maximum available grant amount, not to exceed $1,000,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and determines that all the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his/her designee, to apply for the CalHOME Program grant in the amount up to $1,000,000.00 and execute an application therefor as well as any other documents necessary to secure the CalHOME Program grant.

Section 3. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Effective Date. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carson at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of March 2025.

CITY OF CARSON:

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Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 22. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE, AND RECORDING A"NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATECLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1608 (MLK JR. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), PURSUANT TOSECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Project NO. 1608 – MLK Jr. Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Main Street to Avalon Blvd. is listed on the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This project is programmed for FY 2025/26, funding has not been identified yet and the estimated construction cost is $5,180,000.

The project consists of removal and replacement of subgrade, roadway pavement section, grind and overlay existing asphalt pavement, repair of damaged sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs and gutters, access ramps, installation of new streetlights, tree removals and replacement.  The reconstruction of MLK Jr. Street has been identified as a priority because of its existing pavement distress condition due to the presence of underlying landfill materials, which have caused ongoing deterioration. The required asphalt pavement improvements will repair and restore the roadway sections to a level service allowing for a better road, and the required concrete improvements will repair and restore concrete to city standards and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

The Plans (EXHIBIT NO. 1), Specifications, and Estimates (EXHIBIT NO. 2) (PS&E) for Project No.1608 – MLK Jr.

Street Improvements from Main St to Avalon Blvd. have been completed and are ready for construction bids. The PS&E are on file in the City Engineer’s Office and the estimated construction cost is $5,180,100.00.

The City Council is requested to approve the PS&E and authorize staff to advertise for construction bids, and to record the Notice of Exemption to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act’s requirements.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the PS&E for Proj. No. 1608 - MLK Jr. Street. Rehabilitation from Main St. to Avalon Blvd.

2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1608: MLK Jr. Street.

Rehabilitation from Main St. to Avalon Blvd.

3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No.1608: MLK Jr. Street Rehabilitation from Main St. to Avalon Blvd is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines

4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” (EXHIBIT NO. 3) in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1608: MLK Jr. Street Rehabilitation Project from Main St. to Avalon Blvd.

III. ALTERNATIVES

1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendations. However, staff will not be able to proceed with the construction of the project.

2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
Project No. 1608: MLK Jr. Street Reconstruction is part of the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the estimated construction cost is $5,180,000.00. The project includes the reconstruction of sub-grade and substructure of the road including new asphalt. The repair of the sub-grade and new design of the substructure will bridge the expansive nature of the landfill conditions that are present on the western portion of the street.

Additionally, repairs are being done to the sidewalk, driveway approaches, curbs and gutters, and access ramps.

The required concrete improvements will repair and restore concrete to city standards and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

The reconstruction of MLK Boulevard has been identified as a priority because of its existing pavement distress condition due to the presence of underlying landfill materials, which have caused ongoing deterioration. This issue has been a significant concern for both motorists and the city, prompting various temporary measures to maintain passability and public safety. However, despite these efforts, the unsuitable landfill materials continue to compromise the roadway surface, leading to persistent failures and escalating concerns. To address the problem, the city has hired a consultant, Tait and Associates to conduct a comprehensive study, determine the most effective long-term solution, and complete the PS&E package for this project. As part of the design process the city asked the designer to investigate other methods beyond the final selected Geo-grid Method for dealing with the conditions of the Landfill area. Other methods such as Deep Dynamic Compaction (DDC) and the shallower Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC), removal of landfill materials, full depth excavation of landfill materials, and portland cement concrete were all explored. . After a thorough evaluation, it was determined that the reconstruction of 2.5' depth of the roadway section with geogrid reinforcement is the best alternative method, and other methods are more disruptive to the surrounding community without improving the longevity of the improvement. The consultant has presented five potential methods and provided a recommendation for the best possible alternative, aiming to ensure a more durable and efficient roadway for the future.

FIVE RECONSTRUCTION METHODS:

Method 1: Reconstruct 2.5’ depth of the roadway section with Geogrid Reinforcement - $5,180,000.

This method involves excavating 2.5’ section of the existing and subgrade material, replacing with 2.5’ of aggregate base combined with three separate layers of geogrid material each spaced at 8” apart. Settlement of the existing underlying landfill may be expected to continue, but this proposed roadway section will result in less frequent, and more uniform settlement.

This method of stiffening the upper section (geogrids and AB) while sticking with a flexible pavement section will accommodate relatively higher deflection/differential settlements which could be more cost-effective and may provide long-term benefits. This is the recommended method as it provides structural support while being a very cost-effective solution.

Method 2: Reconstruct 2.5’ depth of the roadway section with Geogrid Reinforcement and Dynamic compaction - $5,348,500 (EXHIBIT NO. 4)
Deep Dynamic Compaction involves lifting and dropping a heavy weight from a significant height several times in one place, then repeating this process on a grid pattern across the site. This typically utilizes a hydraulic hammer which repeatedly strikes an impact plate on the ground surface. DDC results in significant vibrations that may impact/damage buildings and structures up to 100’ horizontally from the process. MLK Jr. Street has 5 residential properties whose property lines/fences are approximately 50’ from the site, and whose houses are 75’ from the site. In addition, there is an existing bridge on this portion of MLK Jr. Street over a drainage channel.

Any existing utilities would have to be removed/rerouted during the DDC process. There is a California Water Service 14” trunk line in MLK Jr. Street and a Torrance Pipeline Company gas line on the east side of Main Street. Further investigation is also required to verify if there are additional buried dry utilities (cable, electrical, telecom, etc.) in MLK Jr. Street for this location which would also be impacted.

DDC can work for larger developments sites that are not close to existing houses or other structures. It also works better where soil conditions are poor vs. over landfill materials, which will still likely decay/settle over time.

DDC will not provide soil densification deep enough for this project, for the landfill materials underlying MLK Jr. Street and therefore not recommended to be suitable solution to the existing problem.

Method 3: Full Depth Excavation of landfill Areas with vertical shoring at ROW Line. $27,278,900 The option of full-depth excavation of landfill areas, utilizing vertical shoring at the right-of-way (ROW) lines, is a more thorough approach to addressing subsurface conditions. While this method may offer long-term benefits by completely removing waste materials and mitigating future settlement risks, it is also a highly costly and resource-intensive solution. The extensive excavation and shoring requirements would significantly increase project expenses and construction timelines, making it an impractical choice for large- scale or long-term implementation. Given these challenges, this approach is not recommended as a permanent solution, and alternative remediation strategies should be considered to balance effectiveness, feasibility, and cost-efficiency.

Method 4: Full Depth Excavation of Landfill Areas with open cut 1:5:1 slope. $31,673,600 Similar to Method 3, this method involves a full-depth excavation of landfill areas, but uses open cut slopes at a 1.5:1 ratio instead of vertical shoring.

This method requires additional space for excavation, it is a more extensive and costly approach but could be more cost-effective compared to vertical shoring, but may provide long-term benefits.

The extensive excavation and additional space requirements would significantly increase project expenses and construction timelines, making it an impractical choice for large-scale or long-term implementation. Given these challenges, this approach is not recommended as a permanent solution, and alternative remediation strategies should be considered to balance effectiveness, feasibility, and cost-efficiency.

Method 5: Port land Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement.  $9,088,000 Factors such as temperature fluctuations, heavy traffic loads, and natural ground movement contribute to portland cement concrete's  tendency to develop cracks, leading to increased maintenance costs and potential safety concerns. To ensure long-term durability and cost-effectiveness, it is strongly advise to follow the alternative method which offers better resilience and lower maintenance requirements for the city’s infrastructure.

The use of Portland cement concrete as a permanent roadway surface solution due to its high likelihood of considerable cracking over time is not recommended.

Among the five methods evaluated, considering both the cost implications and the need for a long-term solution, staff recommends Method I as the best alternative. This method offers the most effective approach to addressing the ongoing roadway issues while ensuring durability and stability over time. Additionally, it is the most cost- effective option, providing significant benefits to the city by minimizing future maintenance expenses and enhancing roadway performance. By implementing Method I, the city can achieve a reliable and sustainable solution that balances affordability with long-term effectiveness.

Based on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the proposed project is categorically exempt according to the following:

Section 15301 of the CEQA includes the type of existing facilities projects that are categorically exempt. The following sections applies:

Section 15301 (a): Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances.

Section 15301 (b): Existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services.

The plans and specifications for Project No. 1608 have been completed by the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department and are now ready to be advertised for construction bids.

It is requested that the City Council approve the PS&E and authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids, and to record the Notice of Exemption to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act’s requirements.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
No funding is being requested as part of this staff report. Staff is merely asking for authorization to advertise for bids on the scope of work for construction. The preliminary estimated construction cost of the project is $5,180,000 (Method 1). This project will be part of the proposed FY 2025/26 CIP projects for City Council's consideration and approval during the annual budget process.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Plans

2. Estimates

3. Notice of Exemption

4. Memo on Roadway Reconstruction over existing Landfill Area.

Prepared by: Dr. Arlington Rodgers Jr., Director of Public Works, Gilbert Marquez, P.E., City Engineer and Ken Young, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer

Attachments
Exhibit 1. FINAL 100% Roadway and Signing & Striping Plans - MLK Jr Street.pdf Exhibit 2. 2025-02-12 100% QTY and Cost Estimates - MLK.pdf Exhibit 3. Notice of Exemption MLK.pdf
Exhibit 4. MLK Jr Street Improvements - DDC Memo.pdf

GENERAL NOTES

CITY OF CARSON
of 13PAVEMENT REHABILITATIONMLK JR. ST, MAIN ST TO AVALON BLVD701 N. Parkcenter DriveSanta Ana, CA 92705p: 714/560/8200 f: 714/560/8211www.tait.comSince 1964Los AngelesOntarioSacramentoSan DiegoSan FranciscoBoiseDallasDenver 701 N. Parkcenter DriveSanta Ana, CA 92705p: 714/560/8200 f: 714/560/8211www.tait.comSince 1964Los AngelesOntarioSacramentoSan DiegoSan FranciscoBoiseDallasDenver1608TITLE SHEET1 CITY OF CARSONPAVEMENT REHABILITATIONMLK JR. ST, MAIN ST TO AVALON BLVD1. ALL WORK AND MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD PLANS OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AND CALTRANS STANDARD PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. (ALL LATEST EDITION) 2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CITY ENGINEER 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR INSPECTIONPRIOR TO STARTING WORK AT (310) 952-1700 EXT. 1814.3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE UTILITY COMPANIES 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE PRIOR TOWORKING AROUND THEIR FACILITIES.4.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (800)422-4133 48-HRS PRIOR TOANY EXCAVATION.5.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION AMPLEMEANS AND DEVICES WITH WHICH TO PROMPTLY REMOVE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALLWATER FROM ANY SOURCE ENTERING THE EXCAVATION OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORK.6.ALL EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING STRIPING, REMOVED OR DAMAGED SHALL BEREPLACED IN KIND, OR AS SPECIFIED IN THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.7.THE EDGES OF ALL A.C. PATCH SHALL BE SEALED WITH ASPHALT EMULSION.8.TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING SHALL BE PER WATCH HANDBOOK, OR THEMANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (MUTCD) ALONG WITH THE CALIFORNIASUPPLEMENT.9.CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT MATERIALS ON HAND AT ALL TIMES TO EXPEDITE ANYEMERGENCY REPAIR.10.WORKING HOURS SHALL BE BETWEEN 9AM AND 3PM MONDAY - FRIDAY ON ARTERIALS UNLESSOTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.11.REPAIR ANY BROKEN OR RAISED SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER ABUTTING THE DEVELOPMENTPER CITY OF CARSON STANDARD AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.12.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FILL IN MISSING SIDEWALK, REMOVE AND REPLACE ANYBROKEN/DAMAGED DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, ABUTTING THEPROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PER CITY OF CARSON STANDARD AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THECITY ENGINEER.13.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MODIFY EXISTING DRIVEWAYS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PER CITYOF CARSON STANDARD TO COMPLY WITH THE ADA REQUIREMENTS AND TO THE SATISFACTIONOF THE CITY ENGINEER.14.WHERE SIDEWALK MEANDER AROUND EXISTING DRIVEWAYS AND EXTENDING BEYOND THEPUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT ANY LOCATION, THE REQUIRED DESCRIBED SIDEWALK EASEMENTSSHALL BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT.15.REMOVE UNUSED DRIVEWAY APPROACH IF ANY, AND REPLACE IT WITH FULL HEIGHT CURB ANDGUTTER AND SIDEWALK PER CITY OF CARSON STANDARD, AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THECITY ENGINEER.16.ALL NEW OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES, ABUTTING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SHALL BEUNDERGROUND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY ENGINEER.17.A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK TO BE DONE IN THE PUBLICRIGHT-OF-WAY.18.ANY IMPROVEMENTS DAMAGED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REMOVED ANDRECONSTRUCTED PER CITY OF CARSON STANDARD PLAN AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THECITY ENGINEER.19.CONSTRUCTION BOND AS REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK TO BE DONE WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OFWAY.20.PROOF OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY INSURANCE.21.ALL TRENCHES IN PAVEMENT TO BE REPAIRED PER "CITY OF CARSON DRAWING" NO. 136"TRENCH BACKFILL AND PAVEMENT REPAIRS."22.CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PLACE A RUBBERIZED EMULSION AGGREGATE SLURRY SEAL(REAS) OVER THE STREET WIDTH IN WICH THE EXCAVATION WAS MADE.23.ALL SURVEY MONUMENTS DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRACTOR'S WORK SHALL BERESET "IN KIND" AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR OR REGISTEREDCIVIL ENGINEER. COPIES OF ALL TIES TO RESET MONUMENTS SHALL BE SUPPLIED TO THE CITYPRIOR TO RELEASE OF ANY SURETIES.24.INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS SHALL BE TO SATISFACTION OF THE L.A. COUNTY STREETLIGHTING DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. ANNEXATION THE AREA TO THE L.A.COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAININGTHE STREETLIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED, MAYBE NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH ANNEXATION.(ANNEXATION PROCEDURE IS APPROXIMATELY 12-MONTH)25.PARKWAY TREES SHALL BE PER CITY OF CARSON STANDARD NOS. 117, 132, 133 AND 134.26.PLANT PARKWAY GRASS ABUTTING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TO THE STATISFACTION OFTHE CITY ENGINEER.27.INSTALL IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE PARKWAY TREES TO BEPLANTED ABUTTING THIS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

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DECLARATION OF RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I AM THE (ENGINEER) OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT, THAT I HAVE EXERCISED RESPONSIBLECHARGE OVER THE DESIGN OF THE PROJECT AS DEFINED IN THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE, ANDTHAT THE DESIGN IS CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT STANDARDS AS OF THE DATE OF THESE DRAWINGS. I UNDERSTANDTHAT THE CHECK OF THE PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS BY THE CITY OF CARSON IS CONFINED TO A REVIEWONLY AND DOES NOT RELIEVE ME, AS AN ENGINEER OF WORK, OF MY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROJECT DESIGN. THEPLAN CHECK IS NOT A DETERMINATION OF THE TECHNICAL ADEQUACY OF THE DESIGN OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS.DENNIS POSTLER, PELICENSE NO. C46106 XX/XX/XX DATETAIT & ASSOCIATES701 N. PARKCENTER DRIVESANTA ANA, CA 92705P: (714) 560-8200F: (714) [email protected]

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CITY OF CARSON of 13PAVEMENT REHABILITATIONMLK JR. ST, MAIN ST TO AVALON BLVD701 N. Parkcenter DriveSanta Ana, CA 92705p: 714/560/8200 f: 714/560/8211www.tait.comSince 1964Los AngelesOntarioSacramentoSan DiegoSan FranciscoBoiseDallasDenver701 N. Parkcenter DriveSanta Ana, CA 92705p: 714/560/8200 f: 714/560/8211www.tait.comSince 1964Los AngelesOntarioSacramentoSan DiegoSan FranciscoBoiseDallasDenver1608DETAILS2

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CITY OF CARSON of 13PAVEMENT REHABILITATIONMLK J.R. BLVD, MAIN ST TO AVALON BLVD701 N. Parkcenter DriveSanta Ana, CA 92705p: 714/560/8200 f: 714/560/8211www.tait.comSince 1964Los AngelesOntarioSacramentoSan DiegoSan FranciscoBoiseDallasDenver701 N. Parkcenter DriveSanta Ana, CA 92705p: 714/560/8200 f: 714/560/8211www.tait.comSince 1964Los AngelesOntarioSacramentoSan DiegoSan FranciscoBoiseDallasDenver1608M.L.K. JR. STREET- STA 10+00 TO STA 17+503

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DATE: 10/23/2024
REVISED DATE: 2/12/2025
REVIEWED BY: DP
PREPARED BY: AR
No. ITEM QUANTITYUNIT COST PER UNIT TOTAL

ROADWAY ITEMS
1 Project Mobilization, Demobilization, & Cleanup (Not to Exceed 5% of Construction Costs) 1 LS $224,200 $224,200
2 Surveying & Monument Preservation 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 3 Traffic Control & Public Noticing 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 4 Traffic Signing, Striping, Markings and Legends 1 LS $40,000 $40,000 5 Street Lighting 1 LS $300,000 $300,000
6 Excavate Roadway in landfill area 2.5' R/W to R/W 9,130CY $100 $913,000 7 Install 24" CSPB R/W to R/W 14,300TON $75 $1,072,500
8 Install 3 layers of Geogrid in CMB 32,150SY $8 $257,200 9 Install 6" AC Pavement 2,859TON $150 $428,850
10Install 4" of Top Soil between the roadway and R/W 240TON $50 $12,000 11Install Seeding between the roadway and R/W 0.22AC $2,000 $440 12Uniform Depth Cold Mill 4" 105,775SF $0.5 $52,888
13Install Tensar Pavement Matting 11,760SY $8 $94,080
14Install 2" AC Leveling Course 1,322TON $140 $185,080
15Furnish & Install 2" ARHM Overlay 1,322TON $150 $198,300 16 Local Digouts (After Cold Mill, Locate, Sawcut and Remove 8" of Ex. AC Pavement & CAB Section and Construct New Full Depth AC Pavement Section) 9,505 SF $10.0 $95,050
17 Sawcut, Remove & Replace PCC ADA Compliant Curb Ramp5 EA $7,500 $37,500 18 Retrofit Curb Ramp with Non-Wet Set Detectable Warning Surface (Truncated Domes) 3 EA $1,500 $4,500
19 Construct new PCC ADA Compliant Sidewalk Improvements6,406SF $20 $128,120 20Remove and replace existing PCC Driveway 1,155SF $40 $46,200 21Remove and replace PCC Curb and Gutter 2,481LF $120 $297,720 22 Remove Existing Cross Gutter and Construct New PCC Cross Gutter 7 EA $15,000 $105,000
23Install 3" PVC Conduit 110LF $25 $2,750
24Remove and Replace Existing 12" RCP Storm Drain 8 LF $500 $4,000 25Remove and Replace Existing Trench Drain 100LF $75 $7,500 26Remove and Replace Existing Chain Link Fence 310LF $50 $15,500 27 Replace Traffic Loop Detectors (Type E, Modified Type E, Type D (Bike Loops)) 8 EA $600 $4,800
28 Adjust Ex. Sewer/Storm Drain Manhole Frame & Cover or Vault Lid to Grade 3 EA $850 $2,550
29Adjust Ex. Water Valve Frame & Cover to Grade 10EA $600 $6,000 30Unsuitable Material 100CY $40 $4,000
31Saturated Soil 100CY $40 $4,000
32Allowance 1 LS $50,000 $50,000
GRAND TOTAL $4,708,800
CONTINGENCY (10%) $470,900
GRAND TOTAL INCL. CONTINGENCY $5,179,700

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

CITY OF CARSON, CA
100% PLANS - MLK JR ROADWAY REHABILITATION

DATE: 2/15/2024
REVISED DATE: 2/12/2025
REVIEWED BY: DP
PREPARED BY: AR
No. ITEM QUANTITYUNIT COST PER UNIT TOTAL

ROADWAY ITEMS
1 Project Mobilization, Demobilization, & Cleanup (Not to Exceed 5% of Construction Costs) 1 LS $229,100 $229,100 2 Surveying & Monument Preservation 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 3 Traffic Control & Public Noticing 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 4 Traffic Signing, Striping, Markings and Legends 1 LS $40,000 $40,000 5 Street Lighting 1 LS $300,000 $300,000
6 Excavate Roadway in landfill area 2.5' R/W to R/W 9,130CY $100 $913,000 7 Deep Dynamic Compaction 96,440SF $1.50 $144,660
8 Install 24" CMB R/W to R/W 14,300TON $75 $1,072,500
9 Install 3 layers of Geogrid in CMB 32,150SY $8 $257,200 10Install 6" AC Pavement 2,859TON $150 $428,850
11Install 4" of Top Soil between the roadway and RW 240TON $50 $12,000 12Install Seeding between the roadway and R/W 2.21AC $2,000 $4,420 13Uniform Depth Cold Mill 4" 105,775SF $0.50 $52,888
14Install Tensar Pavement Matting 11,760SY $8 $94,080
15Install 2" AC Leveling Course 1,322TON $140 $185,080
16Furnish & Install 2" ARHM Overlay 1,322TON $150 $198,300 17 Local Digouts (After Cold Mill, Locate, Sawcut and Remove 8" of Ex. AC Pavement & CAB Section and Construct New Full Depth AC Pavement Section) 9,505 SF $10.0 $95,050
18 Sawcut, Remove & Replace PCC ADA Compliant Curb Ramp5 EA $7,500 $37,500 19 Retrofit Curb Ramp with Non-Wet Set Detectable Warning Surface (Truncated Domes) 3 EA $1,500 $4,500
20 Construct new PCC ADA Compliant Sidewalk Improvements6,406SF $20 $128,120 21Remove and replace existing PCC Driveway 1,155SF $40 $46,200 22Remove and replace PCC Curb and Gutter 2,481LF $120 $297,720 23 Remove Existing Cross Gutter and Construct New PCC Cross Gutter 7 EA $15,000 $105,000
24Install 3" PVC Conduit 110LF $25 $2,750
25Remove and Replace Existing 12" RCP Storm Drain 8 LF $500 $4,000 26Remove and Replace Existing Trench Drain 100LF $75 $7,500 27Remove and Replace Existing Chain Link Fence 310LF $50 $15,500 28 Replace Traffic Loop Detectors (Type E, Modified Type E, Type D (Bike Loops)) 8 EA $600 $4,800
29 Adjust Ex. Sewer/Storm Drain Manhole Frame & Cover or Vault Lid to Grade 3 EA $850 $2,550
30Adjust Ex. Water Valve Frame & Cover to Grade 10EA $600 $6,000 31Unsuitable Material 100CY $40 $4,000
32Saturated Soil 100CY $40 $4,000
33Allowance 1 LS $50,000 $50,000
GRAND TOTAL $4,862,300
CONTINGENCY (10%) $486,200
GRAND TOTAL INCL. CONTINGENCY $5,348,500

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

CITY OF CARSON, CA
100% PLANS WITH DYNAMIC COMPACTION (Option 2) - MLK JR ROADWAY REHABILITATION

DATE: 2/15/2024
REVISED DATE: 2/12/2025
REVIEWED BY: DP
PREPARED BY: AR
No. ITEM QUANTITYUNIT COST PER UNIT TOTAL

ROADWAY ITEMS
1 Project Mobilization, Demobilization, & Cleanup (Not to Exceed 5% of Construction Costs) 1 LS $1,178,100 $1,178,100 2 Surveying & Monument Preservation 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 3 Traffic Control & Public Noticing 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 4 Traffic Signing, Striping, Markings and Legends 1 LS $40,000 $40,000 5 Street Lighting 1 LS $300,000 $300,000
6 Excavate Roadway and Dirt 5' Deep (West of Bridge)7,976CY $75 $598,194 7 Excavate Landfill Area 15' Deep (West of Bridge) 23,928CY $200 $4,785,556 8 Excavate Roadway and Dirt 15' Deep (East of Bridge)30,583CY $75 $2,293,750 9 Excavate Landfill Area 15' Deep (East of Bridge) 30,583CY $200 $6,116,667 10Earth Retention System (Vertical Sidewall Shoring) 2,500LF $1,000 $2,500,000 11Fill Area with Native Soil, 13' to 28' Deep 93,070CY $50 $4,653,519 12Install 12" CMB 5,725TON $75 $429,375
13Install 6" AC Pavement 2,875TON $150 $431,250
14Install 4" of Top Soil between the roadway and RW 240TON $50 $12,000 15Uniform Depth Cold Mill 4" 105,775SF $0.50 $52,888
16Install Tensar Pavement Matting 11,760SY $8 $94,080
17Install 2" AC Leveling Course 1,322TON $140 $185,080
18Furnish & Install 2" ARHM Overlay 1,322TON $150 $198,300 17 Local Digouts (After Cold Mill, Locate, Sawcut and Remove 8" of Ex. AC Pavement & CAB Section and Construct New Full Depth AC Pavement Section) 9,505 SF $10.0 $95,050
18 Sawcut, Remove & Replace PCC ADA Compliant Curb Ramp5 EA $7,500 $37,500 19 Retrofit Curb Ramp with Non-Wet Set Detectable Warning Surface (Truncated Domes) 3 EA $1,500 $4,500
20 Construct new PCC ADA Compliant Sidewalk Improvements6,406SF $20 $128,120 21Remove and replace existing PCC Driveway 1,155SF $40 $46,200 22Remove and replace PCC Curb and Gutter 2,481LF $120 $297,720 23 Remove Existing Cross Gutter and Construct New PCC Cross Gutter 7 EA $15,000 $105,000
24Install 3" PVC Conduit 110LF $25 $2,750
25Remove and Replace Existing 12" RCP Storm Drain 8 LF $500 $4,000 26Remove and Replace Existing Trench Drain 100LF $75 $7,500 27Remove and Replace Existing Chain Link Fence 310LF $50 $15,500 28 Replace Traffic Loop Detectors (Type E, Modified Type E, Type D (Bike Loops)) 8 EA $600 $4,800
29 Adjust Ex. Sewer/Storm Drain Manhole Frame & Cover or Vault Lid to Grade 3 EA $850 $2,550
30Adjust Ex. Water Valve Frame & Cover to Grade 10EA $600 $6,000 31Unsuitable Material 100CY $40 $4,000
32Saturated Soil 100CY $40 $4,000
33Allowance 1 LS $50,000 $50,000
GRAND TOTAL $24,799,000
CONTINGENCY (10%) $2,479,900
GRAND TOTAL INCL. CONTINGENCY $27,278,900

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

CITY OF CARSON, CA
100% PLANS TO REMOVE LANDFILL (Option 3A) - MLK JR ROADWAY REHABILITATION

DATE: 2/15/2024
REVISED DATE: 2/12/2025
REVIEWED BY: DP
PREPARED BY: AR
No. ITEM QUANTITYUNIT COST PER UNIT TOTAL

ROADWAY ITEMS
1 Project Mobilization, Demobilization, & Cleanup (Not to Exceed 5% of Construction Costs) 1 LS $1,368,500 $1,368,500 2 Surveying & Monument Preservation 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 3 Traffic Control & Public Noticing 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 4 Traffic Signing, Striping, Markings and Legends 1 LS $40,000 $40,000 5 Street Lighting 1 LS $300,000 $300,000
6 Excavate Roadway and Dirt 5' Deep (West of Bridge)12,373CY $75 $927,986 7 Excavate Landfill Area 15' Deep (West of Bridge) 32,722CY $200 $6,544,444 8 Excavate Roadway and Dirt 15' Deep (East of Bridge)56,000CY $75 $4,200,000 9 Excavate Landfill Area 15' Deep (East of Bridge) 34,819CY $200 $6,963,889 11Fill Area with Native Soil, 13' to 28' Deep 122,323CY $50 $6,116,167 12Install 12" CMB 5,725TON $75 $429,375
13Install 6" AC Pavement 2,875TON $150 $431,250
14Install 4" of Top Soil between the roadway and RW 240TON $50 $12,000 15Uniform Depth Cold Mill 4" 105,775SF $0.50 $52,888
16Install Tensar Pavement Matting 11,760SY $8 $94,080
17Install 2" AC Leveling Course 1,322TON $140 $185,080
18Furnish & Install 2" ARHM Overlay 1,322TON $150 $198,300 17 Local Digouts (After Cold Mill, Locate, Sawcut and Remove 8" of Ex. AC Pavement & CAB Section and Construct New Full Depth AC Pavement Section) 9,505 SF $10.0 $95,050
18 Sawcut, Remove & Replace PCC ADA Compliant Curb Ramp5 EA $7,500 $37,500 19 Retrofit Curb Ramp with Non-Wet Set Detectable Warning Surface (Truncated Domes) 3 EA $1,500 $4,500
20 Construct new PCC ADA Compliant Sidewalk Improvements6,406SF $20 $128,120 21Remove and replace existing PCC Driveway 1,155SF $40 $46,200 22Remove and replace PCC Curb and Gutter 2,481LF $120 $297,720 23 Remove Existing Cross Gutter and Construct New PCC Cross Gutter 7 EA $15,000 $105,000
24Install 3" PVC Conduit 110LF $25 $2,750
25Remove and Replace Existing 12" RCP Storm Drain 8 LF $500 $4,000 26Remove and Replace Existing Trench Drain 100LF $75 $7,500 27Remove and Replace Existing Chain Link Fence 310LF $50 $15,500 28 Replace Traffic Loop Detectors (Type E, Modified Type E, Type D (Bike Loops)) 8 EA $600 $4,800
29 Adjust Ex. Sewer/Storm Drain Manhole Frame & Cover or Vault Lid to Grade 3 EA $850 $2,550
30Adjust Ex. Water Valve Frame & Cover to Grade 10EA $600 $6,000 31Unsuitable Material 100CY $40 $4,000
32Saturated Soil 100CY $40 $4,000
33Allowance 1 LS $50,000 $50,000
GRAND TOTAL $28,794,200
CONTINGENCY (10%) $2,879,400
GRAND TOTAL INCL. CONTINGENCY $31,673,600

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

CITY OF CARSON, CA
100% PLANS TO REMOVE LANDFILL (Option 3B) - MLK JR ROADWAY REHABILITATION

DATE: 10/23/2024
REVISED DATE: 2/12/2025
REVIEWED BY: DP
PREPARED BY: AR
No. ITEM QUANTITYUNIT COST PER UNIT TOTAL

ROADWAY ITEMS
1 Project Mobilization, Demobilization, & Cleanup (Not to Exceed 5% of Construction Costs) 1 LS $393,400 $393,400
2 Surveying & Monument Preservation 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 3 Traffic Control & Public Noticing 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 4 Traffic Signing, Striping, Markings and Legends 1 LS $40,000 $40,000 5 Street Lighting 1 LS $300,000 $300,000
6 Excavate Roadway in landfill area 2.5' R/W to R/W 9,130CY $100 $913,000 7 Install 24" CSPB R/W to R/W 14,300TON $75 $1,072,500
8 Install 3 layers of Geogrid in CMB 32,150SY $8 $257,200 9 Install 6" PCC Pavement 76,253SF $50 $3,812,650
10Install 4" of Top Soil between the roadway and R/W 240TON $50 $12,000 11Install Seeding between the roadway and R/W 0.22AC $2,000 $440 12Uniform Depth Cold Mill 4" 105,775SF $0.5 $52,888
13Install Tensar Pavement Matting 11,760SY $8 $94,080
14Install 2" AC Leveling Course 1,322TON $140 $185,080
15Furnish & Install 2" ARHM Overlay 1,322TON $150 $198,300 16 Local Digouts (After Cold Mill, Locate, Sawcut and Remove 8" of Ex. AC Pavement & CAB Section and Construct New Full Depth AC Pavement Section) 9,505 SF $10.0 $95,050
17 Sawcut, Remove & Replace PCC ADA Compliant Curb Ramp5 EA $7,500 $37,500 18 Retrofit Curb Ramp with Non-Wet Set Detectable Warning Surface (Truncated Domes) 3 EA $1,500 $4,500
19 Construct new PCC ADA Compliant Sidewalk Improvements6,406SF $20 $128,120 20Remove and replace existing PCC Driveway 1,155SF $40 $46,200 21Remove and replace PCC Curb and Gutter 2,481LF $120 $297,720 22 Remove Existing Cross Gutter and Construct New PCC Cross Gutter 7 EA $15,000 $105,000
23Install 3" PVC Conduit 110LF $25 $2,750
24Remove and Replace Existing 12" RCP Storm Drain 8 LF $500 $4,000 25Remove and Replace Existing Trench Drain 100LF $75 $7,500 26Remove and Replace Existing Chain Link Fence 310LF $50 $15,500 27 Replace Traffic Loop Detectors (Type E, Modified Type E, Type D (Bike Loops)) 8 EA $600 $4,800
28 Adjust Ex. Sewer/Storm Drain Manhole Frame & Cover or Vault Lid to Grade 3 EA $850 $2,550
29Adjust Ex. Water Valve Frame & Cover to Grade 10EA $600 $6,000 30Unsuitable Material 100CY $40 $4,000
31Saturated Soil 100CY $40 $4,000
32Allowance 1 LS $50,000 $50,000
GRAND TOTAL $8,261,800
CONTINGENCY (10%) $826,200
GRAND TOTAL INCL. CONTINGENCY $9,088,000

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

CITY OF CARSON, CA
100% PLANS WITH PCC PAVEMENT (Option 4) - MLK JR ROADWAY REHABILITATION

City of Carson NOTICE OF EXEMPTION CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act

TO: Office of Planning and Research
State of California
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 90815
Los Angeles County Registrar
Recorder/County Clerk
12400 E. Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650

Project Title: Pavement Rehabilitation MLK JR. St., Main St. to Avalon Blvd.

Project Location- Specific: MLK JR. St., Main St. to Avalon Blvd.

Project Location- City: Carson Project Location- County: Los Angeles Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project:

The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate the surface of MLK Jr. St., between Main Street and Avalon Boulevard. The street will be resurfaced and restriped.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carson Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Carson

Exempt Status: (check one)

Ministerial
Declared Emergency
Emergency Project
Categorical Exemption. Section 15301(c) (repair, maintenance or minor alterations to existing public facilities) Statutory Exemptions.

Reasons why project is exempt:

This project complies with the provisions of Section 15301 (c) for maintenance of existing street improvements (i.e., curb, gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt. All work will be rehabilitation of existing street improvements. The project involves no expansion of existing use.

Lead Agency
Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone:

If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. (Not required – City filing NOE)

2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No

Signature: Title: Date:

Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR:

Signed by Applicant

May 6, 2024

Project Name: MLK JR. STREET – MAIN STREET TO AVALON BOULEVARD

CITY OF CARSON

RE: Roadway Reconstruction Over Existing Landfill Area
Deep Dynamic Compaction

LOCATION: MLK Jr Street – Main Street to Approximately 1,300’ Easterly

As part of the MLK Jr. Street rehabilitation project improvements that we have been contracted for to provide design services, TAIT was asked by City staff to investigate the possibility of using either Deep Dynamic Compaction (DDC) or shallower Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC) methods in an effort to help compact/stabilize underlying existing landfill materials where the roadway has been experiencing differential settling at the surface for years. DDC involves lifting and dropping a heavy weight from a significant height several times in one place, then repeating this process on a grid pattern across the site.

RIC typically utilizes a hydraulic hammer which repeatedly strikes an impact plate on the ground surface.

In addition to some of our own experience with DDC, we spoke with our Geotechnical subconsultant for this project, as well as several other professionals who were involved with the City of Carson’s Town Center development which we understand used DDC methods prior to development. These conversations included representatives from Snyder Langston, developer/builder, and from Leighton Group, the geotechnical engineer on the Town Center development.

Based on conversations with the above-mentioned representatives, we do not recommend either DDC or RIC for MLK Jr. Street for the following reasons:
 DDC results in significant vibrations that may impact/damage buildings and structures up to 100’ horizontally from the process. MLK Jr. Street has 5 residential properties whose property lines/fences are approximately 50’ from the site, and whose houses are approximately 75’ from the site. In addition, there is an existing bridge on this portion of MLK Jr. Street over a drainage channel.  DDC will typically densify the upper 15’ – 20’ of soil, depending on the existing soil conditions. It can densify deeper than that, but is not guaranteed. Our soils borings in the area show landfill materials up to 30’ deep.
 Any existing utilities would have to be removed/rerouted during the DDC process. We know there is a California Water Service 14” trunk line in MLK Jr. Street and a Torrance Pipeline Company gas line on the east side of Main Street. Further investigation is required to also verify if there are additional buried dry utilities (cable, electrical, telecom, etc.) in MLK Jr. Street for this location which would also be impacted.
 RIC is less impactful to adjacent structures (typically up to 50’ horizontally from the site), but the depth of typical densification is also less than DDC, estimated up to 10’ – 15’ deep depending on existing soil conditions.

It was a common suggestion/recommendation that DDC can work for larger, development sites that are not close to existing houses or other structures. It was also suggested that it works better where soil conditions are poor vs. over landfill materials, which will likely still decay/settle over time. RIC can work for street projects, but will not provide soil densification deep enough for this project, for the landfill materials underlying MLK Jr. Street.

As such, we recommend continuing with the proposed roadway section that was recommended by our geotechnical consultant. That consists of removing 2.5’ of existing roadway and subgrade material, replacing with 2.5’ of aggregate base combined with three separate layers of geogrid material each spaced 8” apart. Settlement of the existing underlying landfill will be expected to continue, but this proposed roadway section will result in less frequent, and more uniform settlement.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Dennis Postler, TAIT & Associates Project Manager, at (714) 560-8673.

Signed,

Dennis Postler, P.E.

Project Manager

Cc: Jesus Sanchez, Associate Engineer, City of Carson
Gilbert Marquez, City Engineer, City of Carson

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
File #: Version:

Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 23. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82951: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCELINTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 22511 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and the city of Carson Engineering Services Division have reviewed Parcel Map No. 82951 and have determined that the Final Parcel Map, as prepared, is ready for final approval. On January 15, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works issued a letter recommending approval of the Final Parcel Map (Exhibit No.1) Staff requests that the City Council approve the Final Parcel Map No. 82951 allowing the subdivision of the existing lot located at 22511 S Figueroa Street into two parcels for residential purposes.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Parcel Map No. 82951 for a lot split for residential purposes located at 22511 South Figueroa Street.

2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Parcel Map on the face of Parcel Map No. 82951
III. ALTERNATIVES
DO NOT APPROVE Parcel Map No. 82951. However, the Subdivision Map Act requires that the City Council approve the final Parcel Map once all conditions have been met.

IV. BACKGROUND
On October 24, 2024, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 82951 that provides a subdivision of lot located at 22511 South Figueroa Street. The subject property is currently occupied by Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church and consists of a total area of 69,308 sq. ft. The applicant proposes to subdivide this property into two separate parcels to allow for future residential development. The subdivision will create two lots out of the current 69,308 sq. ft lot. The two lots will be Parcel 1 with an area of 30,021 sq. Ft, and Parcel 2 with an area of 39,287 sq. ft.

The following provides a summary of the site information:

General Plan Land Use: High Density Residential
Existing Zone District: HDR
Site Size: 1.59 acre
Present Use and Development: Commercial
Surrounding Uses:

North: Commercial
South: Residential
East: Residential
West: Caltrans Right-of-Way
The proposed lot split is consistent with the City’s zoning and land use policies. No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of this subdivision. The project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed project, including the requested modification, is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315, Class 15 Categorical Exemption – Minor Land Divisions. Class 15 consists of the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variation or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope of greater than 20 percent. No exception to the categorical exemption applies under CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2.

The Parcel Map has been reviewed by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and City staff, and on January 15, 2025, the City received a letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works stating that the map has been reviewed and approved for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and recommending approval of the Parcel Map. Staff concurs with the County’s recommendation and request that the City Council approve the parcel map.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None. No expenditures of City Funds are required.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works dated January 15, 2025

2. Final Parcel Map

3. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 No.8 Prepared by: Dr. Arlington Rodgers Jr., Director of Public Works, Gilbert Marquez, P.E., City Engineer and Kenneth Young, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer

Attachments
82951 PARCEL MAP-CITY LETTER (City of Carson) (lh) (1).pdf PARCEL MAP 82951-Final_City.pdf
PC Meeting Minutes 03-12-24.pdf

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
“To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service”
900 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE
ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA 91803-1331
Telephone: (626) 458-5100
http://dpw.lacounty.gov
January 15, 2025
MARK PESTRELLA, Director
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO:

P.O. BOX 1460
ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA 91802-1460

IN REPLY PLEASE
REFER TO FILE: LD-2
Mr. Gilbert Marquez
Principal City Engineer
City of Carson
P.O. Box 6234
Carson, CA 90749
Dear Mr. Marquez:

PARCEL MAP 82951
Parcel Map 82951 has been reviewed and approved by Public Works for mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, title information, and for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. It is ready for your examination and certification as to compliance with the conditions of approval and applicable City ordinances.

The City Council or Advisory Agency should make the findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act and the Subdivision Map Act.

After your approval and the approval of the City Council or Advisory Agency, the final map should be returned to Los Angeles County Public Works, Land Development Division, for filing with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Max Rodriguez of Public Works, Land Development Division, at (626) 458-4921 or [email protected].

Very truly yours,

MARK PESTRELLA, PE
Director of Public Works

CIARA BARNETT, PE
Assistant Deputy Director
Land Development Division
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
701 East Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745
City Hall, Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers
6:30 p.m.

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE

PLANNING COMMISSION
Members: Dianne Thomas Louie Diaz Frederick Docdocil
Interim Chair Interim Vice Chair
Carlos Guerra Del Huff Jaime Monteclaro
Richard Hernandez DeQuita Mfume
Alternates: Leticia Wilson
Staff: Christopher Palmer, AICP Benjamin Jones Laura Gonzalez Planning Manager Assistant City Attorney Planning Secretary In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the Planning Department at 310-952-1761 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.= (Government Code Section 54954.2)

1. CALL TO ORDER
Interim Chair Thomas Called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Huff led the Salute to the Flag.

3. ROLL CALL
Planning Commissioners Present: Thomas, Diaz, Guerra, Docdocil, Huff, Mfume, Wilson Planning Commissioners Absent: Hernandez ( Excused), Monteclaro ( Excused) Planning Staff Present: Planning Manager Palmer, Senior Planner Alexander, Associate Planner Whiting, Assistant Planner Garcia, Assistant Planner Collins, Assistant City Attorney Jones, Planning Secretary Gonzalez
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2
March 12, 2024

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS LISTED ON THE

AGENDA ( MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A) Resolution No. 24-2863 - Design Overlay Review ( DOR) No. 1940-23 ( Jack in the Box)
Planning Commission Decision:

Commissioner Huff moved, seconded by Commissioner Guerra, to adopt Resolution No. 24-2863. Motion carried, 6-0. ( Commissioner Docdocil was not present)

7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
A) Design Overlay Review ( DOR) No. 1960-24, Conditional Use Permits No. 1121-22 1122-22 ( Freeway Tires)
Request:

Finding a CEQA exemption and conditionally approving Site Plan and Design Review No. 1960-24 Conditional Use Permit No. 1121-22 and 1122-22 for a new truck tire sale & repair service shop ( Freeway Tires), and being less than 100 ft from a residential zoned property.

Staff Recommendation:

Assistant Planner Richard Garcia presented the staff report and the recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 24-_, entitled, < A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARSON FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW NO. 1960-24, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1121-22 AND 1122-22 FOR ANEW TRUCK TIRE SALE & REPAIR SERVICE SHOP ( FREEWAY TIRES), AND BEING LESS THAN 100 FEET FROM A RESIDENTIAL ZONED PROPERTY AT 21212 ALAMEDASTREET=.

Assistant City Attorney Jones 4 We havea slight edit to parking condition number 4. The last sentence currently says that only passenger vehicles may exit property from driveway located on Van Buren St. We are changing that to say that only passenger vehicles may use the driveway located on Van Buren Street. Trucks will only be able to enter the property on Alameda Street on the driveway furthest away from Van Buren Street and will only be able to exit the property on the driveway on Alameda Street closest to Van Buren Street.

Interim Vice Chair Diaz 4 In respect to the conditions of approval on fence and walls, the applicant states that it9s abranding, are we adamant that we need to change that color.

Planning Commission Minutes Page 3
March 12, 2024
Assistant Planner Garcia 4 Our direction with any new development is to require black iron fence. Regarding the building, our Municipal Code requires compatibility with the neighborhood. We believe this tone of green does not match that. We have not hada specific conversation of tones of green. There were previous conversations about other colors, but we never came to an agreement. We're trying to work with the applicant to move the project forward and discuss it at a later time.

Interim Chair Thomas 4 Do we have an ordinance that says that a fence cannot be green? Assistant Planner Garcia 4 Staff's direction has been to require black iron fencing for new development projects.

Interim Chair Thomas opened the public hearing.

Jose Duran (applicant) - | would like to petition to the commission to allow the current color that was approved back in January 2020 when the CUP was approved for my business. The colors for the building were approved on CUP 1098-19 and 1099-19 at the public hearing. | use this color to promote and market my business. | am known by the truck industry as the green building.

Planning Manager Palmer read the comment letters received.

Letter # 1 from the Jose Duran ( applicant) - After watching the public hearing, | would like to respond to Mrs. Thomas to clarify the misunderstanding. Alameda is a very busy street and traffic tends to go above the 45-mph zone limit. We service anywhere from 40 to 50 customer sometimes even more per day. When | first submitted my request for the additional CUP for the vacant lot, | was under the impression that this would be an expansion of my current CUP.

That was the discussion | had with McKina back in June of 2021, please see attached email. It is true that | moved forward with the improvements to the lot but that was out of desperation.

The owner on 21216 Alameda did not agree to extend my lease and had requested that | relocate my business before the end of 2021. | have been waiting for two years to finalize this project. | have complied with every request and every correction the City has requested. The color scheme that | have for my business was approved by the Planning Department back in 2019. | have then used these colors to promote and market my business. | am known by the trucking industry as the green building. | respect and value the City of Carson, having my business has helped me feed my family and provide for my workers and their families.

Letter # 2 from several residents - | am a homeowner and resident near Freeway Tires, located at 21212 Alameda Street. | would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the positive impact that this business has created by maintaining a clean and organized establishment. The exterior is well-kept, and the responsible disposal of waste and used materials is evident. The presence of Freeway Tires is a convenient and reliable resource for automotive services near my home. | also appreciate the efforts made by the owner of the tire shop to improve the vacant lot. As acommunity, we were concerned with the vandalism that the vacant lot created. | am grateful for the positive influence that the tire shop brings. The color on the building helps me identify them and | have also used their building as a reference when giving someone the location to my home. The colors are helpful and help to identify them from the rest of the buildings on Alameda Street. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Planning Commission Minutes Page 4
March 12, 2024
Commissioner Huff 4| don9tsee anything wrong with it. It would be a high cost for the applicant to pay for something that the commission already approved.

Commissioner Guerra 4 | concur with Commissioner Huff's assessment since it has been heard in 2019 and it is not offensive in nature. | agree with allowing the applicant to continue to use the color on their fence.

Commissioner Wilson 4 | also concur with my colleagues. | think it should be something that should remain.

Interim Chair Thomas - Are we trying to stablish a certain color pattern throughout the city? Planning Manager Palmer 4 That was kind of historic and it was passed down since we don9t have an ordinance. We are working on Phase 2 of the Zoning Code Update, which is going to be inclusive of colors. We will revisit this.

Assistant City Attorney Jones 4 | can speak to the required findings. For aDOR approval it9sin the commission's discretion to determine that the required findings are met based on the facts that are presented. The required finding that we are talking about is compatibility of architecture and design with existing and anticipated development in the vicinity. There is also compatibility with the General Plan, Specific Plan, and surrounding uses. If you are inclined to leave the color as is, there are a few changes we need to make in the resolution that would be adopted in the conditions. We would delete Section 2(b) of the resolution where it says, <A condition of approval has been included to require the building to be painted a neutral color to be compatible with the nearby residences, to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.= We would also delete on the conditions of approval under aesthetics, Section II(7), < The color of the building on the project site shall be repainted to a neutral color to be compatible with the nearby neighborhood, to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.= The condition for fence and walls, Section III(2), The 89wrought iron fence shall be repainted to the satisfaction of the City of Carson Planning Department for compatibility with the surrounding area=, would also need to be deleted. Those are the modifications that would need to be in a motion approving staffs recommendation.

Planning Commission Decision:

Interim Vice Chair Diaz moved, to approve staffs recommendation with the following amendments: 1) modification to parking condition VI(4) of the conditions of approval, 2) delete part of Section 2(b) of the resolution, and 3) delete Section II(7) of the conditions of approval, as Stated by Assistant City Attorney Jones. 4) Keep the condition that relates to fence and walls Section III(2), to condition the fence to be painted black and the building to stay as is.

By way of a substitute motion, Interim Chair Thomas moved, to delete Section III(2) and leave the fence and the building color as is with the inclusion of the items already mentioned, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, thus adopting Resolution No. 24-2867. Motion carried, 5-1. ( Commissioner Guerra abstained).

Planning Commission Minutes Page 5
March 12, 2024

8. NEW PUBLIC HEARING
A) Tentative Parcel Map ( TPM) No. 82951, Case No. TPM 100000-21 Request:

A request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 1.59-acre parcel into two parcels.

Staff Recommendation:

Associate Planner Aaron Whiting presented the staff report and the recommendation to ADOPT Resolution No. 24-__, entitled, < A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARSON FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 82951 TO SPLIT ONE LOT INTO 2 LOTS LOCATED AT 22511 S. FIGUEROA STREET. / APN 734-103-0007. 4 Interim Chair Thomas 4 | did not see signs posted on the site. Is there a time limit on how long the signs need to be up?
Assistant City Attorney Jones 4 Section 9173.22 of the Municipal Code for notification of the hearing says <Notice of hearing shall be given at least ten calendar days before the hearing.

Whena notice by posting is required, such notice shall be posted in at least three public places in the city as designated by the council. In addition, any property that is the subject of an administrative/quasi-judicial public hearing shall be posted by the applicant ten days prior to the hearing in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the director.= The code does not give further clarification as to whether it needs to be a continuous ten days ora total of ten days.

Sara Houghton ( applicant9srepresentative) 4 My team did the posting. | always alert my clients of the postings and not to take them down. Unfortunately, my office is in Culver City and | was not able to monitor the site.

Interim Chair Thomas - We are doing our part. We need the applicant to do their part as well.

The residents in that area should have the opportunity to see it and respond if they so desire.

Interim Chair Thomas opened the public hearing.

Joshua Lyon ( pastor) 4 The notice has fallen multiple times due to the rain, but we put it back up every time. | did not check the last two days.

Interim Chair Thomas closed the public hearing.

Planning Commission Decision:

Interim Vice Chair Diaz moved, seconded by Commissioner Huff, to approve staff's recommendation, thus adopting Resolution No. 24-2868. Motion carried, 7-0.

Planning Commission Minutes Page 6
March 12, 2024

9. MANAGER9S REPORT
The City Council approved Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and Amendment to the Zoning Map. It9sgoing to the City Council for the second reading. We are working on Phase 2, we are seeking public input, outreach, and participation in the process.

10. COMMISSIONERS9 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Wilson 4 I9mlooking forward to more projects anda lot of transformations that are happening in the community.

Commissioner Mfume 4 Thank you to staff and to my fellow commissioners, it9salways nice to see you.

Commissioner Docdocil 4 Thank you staff for ensuring that we are ready for the meeting.

Thank you to my fellow commissioners for how well we got through to tonight9sagenda.

Commissioner Huff 4 We work well together.

Commissioner Guerra 4 | am grateful for the opportunity to serve the city.

Interim Vice Chair Diaz 4 Thank you staff and to the entire team that works behind the scenes.

Assistant City Attorney Jones 4 Happy early birthday to Interim Vice Chair Diaz.

Interim Chair Thomas 4 Thank you for being diligent, for taking the time to read the material, and for visiting the sites so that we can make informed decisions. The State of the City Address will be presented on the 21% at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Center. The Home Ownership Fair will take place on Saturday, 23" and it9sgoing to be very informative. There9sa lot of money available for people looking to purchase a home.

11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

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Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 24. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-019 "A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSONACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN" AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OFEXEMPTION" (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan (CATCP) (EXHIBIT NO. 1) is included in the City's Capital Improvement Program as PW1773. The CATCP is a planning and policy document to bring safer and more connected streets to the City of Carson and its disadvantaged communities by eliminating active transportation mobility gaps that negatively impact access to everyday destinations. The CATCP was created through a collaborative effort between the City and the community and builds upon previous planning efforts. The projects and programs identified in the CATCP will address mobility challenges in Carson and provide a blueprint for improving active transportation citywide.

California Senate Bill 922 (SB 922) grants an exemption from California's Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for active transportation plans. This exemption applies to plans for active transportation, pedestrian plans, and feasibility studies.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the CATCP and make the CEQA finding that this project is categorically exempt, and authorize staff to record this action with the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following action:

1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing;

2. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-019, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN". (EXHIBIT No. 2)

3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the City of Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan is categorically exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20.

4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1773: City of Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
In 2022, the City of Carson was awarded $358,000 under the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program to complete the Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan (CATCP). The CATCP builds on previous active transportation and roadway safety efforts, including the 2013/2015 Active Transportation Plan, the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP), and the General Plan.

The CATCP identifies active transportation infrastructure and non-infrastructure recommendations throughout the City. Recommendations made in this Plan address the gaps and barriers in the existing active transportation network and provide countermeasures for areas where there is a high level of traffic stress or history of pedestrian and bicycle collisions. Disadvantaged communities and key destinations were identified in the City, and recommendations were focused on providing comfortable walking and biking routes to these everyday destinations for community members. In addition to closing network gaps, the recommendations in this Plan focus on improving ADA access and providing safer routes to school, which will ultimately benefit all active transportation users in Carson.

Using existing conditions data, analyses were conducted to find gaps in the existing active transportation network.

Analyses focused on equity, safety, comfort, and connectivity for active transportation users. These analyses helped the project team understand where there are gaps in the bike-way network and where new or improved active transportation facilities are needed and directly informed program and infrastructure recommendations as a part of the CATCP.

This CATCP was created to complement Carson’s future Bicycle Master Plan (BMP).  The BMP will provide more detailed and thorough recommendations for bicycle improvements in Carson. This CATCP instead focuses on priority bicycle corridors which were chosen based on the corridors’ connectivity to schools, parks, transit, employment and civic centers.

The pedestrian recommendations made in the CATCP are also focused along the priority corridors and at intersections that connect to community destinations like schools or transit, have a history of pedestrian or bicyclist collisions, or are key to making active transportation connections. Pedestrian recommendations were also made for five school sites in Carson. These pedestrian recommendations serve as guidelines and best practices for streets and intersections throughout the City and should be considered on corridors beyond where the recommendations are made.

Concept schematics were developed for twelve project locations highlighting pedestrians, bicyclists, and Safe Routes to School improvements. These project locations were selected for their connection to priority schools or corridors, as well as their potential to showcase innovative recommendations for the City of Carson. These schematics can help the City move forward in pursuing grants and other funding sources to complete the design and construction of the recommendations.

Online and in-person engagement strategies were used to ensure the CATCP reflects the needs and desires of Carson residents. Online engagement included the creation of a project website which served as a landing page for all project related information, as well as the project survey and the concept design review. Two online workshops were held throughout the life of the project. Both workshops collected feedback from the community and provided a convenient option for the community to ask questions and learn about the project. In person, the project team held four public workshops in each City District. In both the online and in-person workshops, the project team learned about the community’s priorities, including the desire for separated bike-ways, well-maintained facilities, and solutions to walking and biking barriers such as uncomfortable highway under crossings.

The project team presented the draft CATCP to the City Planning Commission and Public Works Commission for review and feedback. The CATCP was updated to reflect the Commissions' suggestions.

Public Resources Code Section 21080.20 (as amended by SB 922) exempts active transportation plans from review under CEQA. The proposed plan qualifies for a Statutory Exemption under SB 922 as an active transportation plan because it is a plan developed by a local jurisdiction (City of Carson) that promotes and encourages residents to choose walking or bicycling through the creation of safe, comfortable, connected and accessible pedestrian and bicycling networks. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA requirements pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20. (EXHIBIT NO. 3) V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this action, However, the objective is to use the approved CATCP in grant applications for infrastructure modifications recommended, costing an estimated $57,000,000. Implementing policy recommendations such as establishing a Safe Routes to School Program, hiring an Active Transportation Coordinator, and developing an online Neighborhood Traffic Calming program will have fiscal impacts for the City in the development and coordination of these improvements.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan

2. Resolution No. 25-019

3. Notice of Exemption
Prepared By: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr, Director of Public works, Gilbert Marquez, P.E., City Engineer, John Merrill, T.E., Traffic Engineer, and Ian Holst, P.E., Associate Engineer

Attachments
Carson_ATCCP_Report_Council_optimized.pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 25-019.pdf
NOE CATCP.pdf
Carson Active Transportation and
Community Connectivity Plan
2025

Acknowledgments
Carson City Council
| Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes
| Mayor Pro Tempore Jawane Hilton
(District 1)
| Council Member Cedric L. Hicks, Sr.
(District 3)
| Council Member Jim Dear
(District 2)
| Council Member Arleen Bocatija Rojas
(District 4)
| City Clerk Khaleah K. Bradshaw
| City Treasurer Monica Cooper
Carson Public Works Commission
| Marion Martin, Jr.
| Kobii Howard
| Melvin Benson
| James Calhoun
| Kevin Baddeley
| Ryan McNichols
| Uli Fe’esago
| Chike Nweke
| John Cottrell
Carson Planning Commission
| Clarence Johnson
| Jaime Monteclaro
| Del Huff
| Richard Hernandez
| Dianne Thomas
| Frederick Docdocil
| Carlos Guerra
| Louie Diaz
| DeQuite Mfume
City of Carson Staff
| David C Roberts, Jr, City Manager
| Robert Lennox, ED.D., Assistant City Manager
| Dr. Arlington C. Rodgers, Jr, Public Works Director
| Gilbert Marquez, City Engineer
| John C. Merrill, PE, TE, Traffic Engineer
| Ian Holst, PE, Associate Civil Engineer
| Margie Revilla, Public Information Office Manager
Alta Planning + Design
| Sam Corbett, Principal-in-Charge
| Devan Gelle, Project Manager
| Ashley Haire
| Diego Morales-Portillo
| Eric Purcell
| Kelly Lei
| Rohan Oprisko
| Ryan Johnson
| Sylvia Pasquariello
David Evans and Associates (DEA)
| Jim Daisa
| Hannah Polow
| Michaela Esposito
McCormick-Busse, Inc (MBI Media)
| Pamela Smith
| Bron Estrada
| Eric Lopez
| Paulo Lopez
| Matthew Maldonado
| Reuben Garcia
Funding for the CATCP was provided by Caltrans.

PUBLIC OUTREACH
AND ENGAGEMENT � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44
Online Outreach Methods � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44 Project Website � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44 Online Survey � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44 Interactive Town Hall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 45 In-Person Outreach Events � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46 Marketing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46 Open Houses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46 Recommendations Development
and Public Outreach � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50 RECOMMENDATIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � 52
Recommendations Process � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52 Proposed Bicycle Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 54 Bicycle Parking � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 54 Local Travel Network (LTN) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 55 Carson Bicycle Master Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59 Proposed Pedestrian Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � �61 Safe Routes to School Projects � � � � � � � � � � � 72 IMPLEMENTATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 88
Prioritization Criteria � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 88 Cost Estimates � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 95 Concept Schematics � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 96 Maintenance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 101 Funding Sources � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �103

PREVIOUS PLAN
AND POLICY REVIEW � � � � � � � � � � � �110
EXISTING CONDITIONS MEMO � � 128
DESIGN ELEMENTS TOOLBOX � � � 182

RECOMMENDATIONS MAPS
AND LIST � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 248 CONCEPT SCHEMATICS � � � � � � � � � 266
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
Study Area � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 Goals, Policies, Objectives
and Performance Measures � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

EXISTING CONDITIONS
AND NEEDS ANALYSIS � � � � � � � � � � �12
Previous Plan and Policy Review � � � � � � � � � � �12 City of Carson 2040 General Plan (2023) � � � �15
City of Carson Local Roadway
Safety Plan (2023) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16 Complete Streets and Green Streets
Policy for the City of Carson (2022)
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City of Carson Active Transportation Plan
(Part I adopted 2015, Part II adopted 2013) � �17
Existing Infrastructure and Facilities � � � � � � � �17 Existing Pedestrian Infrastructure � � � � � � � � � 20 Intermodal Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Key Bicycle Improvement Corridors � � � � � � � 25
Key Destinations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25 Needs Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �27 Safety Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 Level of Traffic Stress Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � 33 Connectivity Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36 Shade and Cooling Assessment � � � � � � � � � � � 38
Network Gap Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �41 Network Gaps � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42 CH 1
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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

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Introduction
The Carson Active Transportation and Community
Connectivity Plan (CATCP) is an effort to bring safer
and more connected streets to the city of Carson
by eliminating active transportation mobility gaps
that negatively impact access to neighborhood
schools, parks, hospitals, and retail centers, as well
as regional transit centers, transit stops, and the
California State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills
campus. With elements of the 2028 Olympic and
Paralympic Games coming to the Dignity Health
Sports Park, and with LA Metro proposing to
make the venues for the games only accessible
by high occupancy vehicles for spectators and
athletes, Carson’s transportation network will garner
significant attention in the coming years and can
serve as a model to similar communities around the
region and country.

The CATCP was created through a collaborative
effort between the City and the community and
builds upon previous planning efforts such as
the Carson 2040 General Plan which included
the Neighborhood Villages Study, the 2013/2015
Active Transportation Plan, and the Local Road
Safety Plan (LRSP). The projects and programs
identified in the CATCP will address mobility
challenges in Carson and provide a blueprint for
improving active transportation citywide.

3 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

STUDY AREA
The city of Carson, California, is bordered by the
cities of Los Angeles, Compton, Torrance, and Long
Beach, and Los Angeles County unincorporated
communities Rancho Dominguez, West Rancho
Dominguez, Wilmington, and West Carson.

Within its 19 square miles are 95,000 residents;
19 schools; and regional destinations including
CSU Dominguez Hills, Dignity Health Sports
Park, and South Bay Pavilion Mall. The Metro A
(Blue) and J (Silver) lines run along the east and
west sides of Carson, respectively, making the
city accessible to visitors throughout Los Angeles
County. Carson is divided diagonally in the center
by the Dominguez Flood Control Channel and
the I-405 freeway and east-west by the Alameda
Freight Corridor. Much of the southeast of the
city is dedicated to industry and manufacturing.

Carson became an incorporated city in 1968,
much later than the surrounding cities of Long
Beach and Torrance. Lacking as much political
influence as these cities, Carson became host
to industries, plants, and landfills that served
the South Bay. Since its incorporation, the
City of Carson has successfully closed much of
its unwanted heavy industry, replacing it with
responsible industries with better environmental
standards. Carson is now home to large industrial
facilities such as Marathon’s Los Angeles refinery,
a major employer in the city.

Carson is just a few miles from the ports of Los
Angeles and Long Beach, globally known as the
busiest and largest ports in the United States,
handling 40% of all imports in the country. The
proximity of these ports to the city of Carson has
allowed warehousing, storage, and distribution
industries in the city to thrive, but also brings in
significant truck and rail traffic, particularly through the Alameda Freight Corridor, the busiest freight
corridor in the country. This port traffic creates a
significant barrier for active transportation travel
through Carson and affects air quality for Carson’s
residents.

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DESTINATIONS AND BIKEWAYS
DESTINATIONS +

BOUNDARIES
! Schools
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! Libraries
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TRANSIT
Class I - Shared-Use Paths
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class III - Bike Routes
Bike Facility in Design
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5 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

GOALS, POLICIES,

OBJECTIVES AND

PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The CATCP goals set forth the foundation of the
Plan and its implementation. These goals reflect
the priorities of community members and build
upon goals and policies set forth in other City
planning documents including previous Active
Transportation Plans. These goals and policies
also build on the City General Plan. Goals and
policies inspired by the General Plan are marked
with an asterisk (*).

The policies work towards the attainment of the
goals while the objectives under each policy are
specific actions the city can take to achieving
the policies. Each goal also includes a list of
performance measures which can be used to track
the progress of each goal.

Provide a balanced transportation system of
multimodal networks providing a broad range of
travel options to make transportation safer for
people of all abilities.*
a� Ensure that all Carson streets
accommodate safer bicycling and walking.
i� Develop and enhance the citywide
pedestrian and bicycle network. Track
the number and mileage of walking and
bicycling facilities in the city.
ii� Evaluate opportunities, such as during
new development, to enhance existing
and proposed bikeways in Carson.*
b� Create safer bicycling and walking routes
to all schools in the city of Carson.
i� Work with school districts and private
schools to establish a Safe Routes to
School program that aims to improve
pedestrian and bicycle routing and
safety around schools and to increase
the number of students biking and
walking to school.*
ii� Conduct walk audits with school
staff and parents on a regular basis
to identify opportunities to improve
the walking and biking experience for
students and families.
c� Reduce pedestrian and bicycle collisions
as close as practical to zero, with a safer
systems vision that a fatality or serious
injury on Carson’s streets is unacceptable.
i� Improve less safe intersections and
walking and bicycling facilities for
pedestrians and bicyclists.

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ii� Implement walking and biking facilities
that are as separate from motor vehicle
traffic as best possible given available
resources, and as consistent with the
City’s Sidewalk Policy in the 2040
General Plan.
iii� Using signage and enforcement, prohibit
large trucks from traveling along local
streets and direct them to truck routes.

Discourage trucks from using routes
without separated active transportation
facilities.
iv� Promote education and enforcement to
improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety
across the city. Provide safety education
classes for residents about safe use
of the street and sharing the roadway
and educate City Public Safety officers
and the Los Angeles County Sheriff
Department about road behaviors that
are a threat to bicyclist and pedestrian
safety.
v� Establish a Road Safety Task Force
in conjunction with the City of
Carson’s Department of Public Safety
Services, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department, Los Angeles Unified School
District, and neighboring cities.
d� Implement and maintain a structured
safety assessment process that addresses
emerging road safety challenges.
i� Regularly review and update the City of
Carson’s Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP),
at least every four years.
| Safety Performance Measures:
a� An increase in the number of bikeway
miles and quantities of pedestrian
facilities such as crosswalks, curb ramps,
and miles of sidewalks.
b� An increase in the number of new
developments in Carson with safer
bikeways and pedestrian facilities.
c� The creation of a citywide Safe Routes to
School Program to provide educational
and encouragement activities to schools
in Carson.
d� An increase of in the number and
mileage of safer crossing, walking, and
bikeway facilities appropriate for children
within ¼ mile of a school.
e� An increase in the percentage of
students who walk or bike to school.
f� A reduction in the number and severity
of pedestrian and bicyclist collisions in
Carson.
g� An increase in the number of city-
supported educational safety classes.
h� The creation of a Road Safety Task Force
7 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Connect neighborhoods, parks, shopping centers,
schools, employment centers, transit stops, and
regional destinations with a greater number and
broader range of pedestrian, bicycle and transit
options.
a� Support and improve connections to
existing active transportation facilities.
i� Prioritize bikeway and pedestrian
facility implementation for facilities that
connect to the larger citywide network.
ii� Where connections cannot be
continuous due to barriers such as
highways, railroads, or the Dominguez
Channel, ensure alternative routes are
available that minimize out-of-way
travel for pedestrians and bicyclists.
iii� iii. Focus on improving connections
to isolated residential communities
through active transportation and first/
last mile facilities.
b� Work with transit agencies to improve
transit stop amenities.*
i� Prioritize transit stop amenities
including first/last mile improvements,
shelter, and shade.
ii� Work with transit agencies to identify
roadway improvements that will
increase transit efficiency.
c� Provide safer walking and biking access to
key destinations in the city.
i� Encourage businesses, schools, CSU
Dominguez Hills, major employment
centers, regional transit stops, and other
key destinations to have end-of-trip
facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists,
such as bike parking, showers, water
fountains, and safer access to the active
transportation network.
ii� Require large new developments and
redevelopment projects to provide
interconnected street networks with
small blocks internally and with adjacent
development to provide convenient
pedestrian and bicycle linkages.
d� Create a staff member position to fill the role
of an Active Transportation Coordinator to
support interdepartmental coordination,
grant writing, and staff liaison to local non-
profits, advocacy groups, and schools.

Connectivity
| Connectivity Performance Measures:
a� An increase in miles of continuous
bikeways, sidewalks, and paths in Carson.
b� An increase in the number of transit
stops in Carson with bike parking,
shelter, shade, trash receptacles and
other amenities.
c� An increase in active transportation
facilities connecting to the
neighborhoods of: Lincoln Village/
Dominguez Village, Galaxie West/
Centerview, Victoria Park, and
Dominguez Hills.
d� A reduction of transit travel time between
stops, improving on-time arrival.
e� An increase number of city key
destinations that are within ¼ mile of
the active transportation network.
f� An increase in available bike parking.
g� The creation of an Active Transportation
Coordinator role.

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Create a physical environment where people of all
ages and abilities feel comfortable walking and biking
throughout Carson for everyday purposes.
a� Install traffic calming devices as needed and
as appropriate in city neighborhoods.*
i� Implement a Neighborhood Traffic
Calming Program with online tools to
map existing traffic calming and allow
community members to request traffic
calming on their streets.
ii� Direct commuter traffic to primarily
use arterial and collector streets by
implementing traffic calming measures on
local streets such as traffic circles, curb
extensions, chicanes, and other physical
infrastructure making travel on local
streets less convenient for commuters.
iii� Reevaluate and assess high volume
pedestrian and bicycle corridors in
accordance with AB 43 that allows for
special corridor designation and speed
reductions.
b� Expand pedestrian-scale lighting and shade
throughout the city.
i� Plant street trees and install shade
structures along popular walking and
biking routes.
c� Implement a regular maintenance schedule
for bicyclist and pedestrian facilities.
i� Prioritize roadway maintenance on
roadways where bicycle facilities are
present.
d� Lower the level of bicyclist and pedestrian
traffic stress on all roadways in the city.
i� Prioritize separated walking and bicycling
facilities, including Class IV and Class I
bikeways.

Comfort
| Comfort Performance Measures:
a� The creation of an online monitoring and
reporting Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program.
b� An increase in the percentage of Carson’s
roadways that have traffic calming
features.
c� A reduction in speeding citywide.
d� A reduction in vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) on local streets.
e� An increase in the number of pedestrian-
scale light sources.
f� An increase in the number of shade trees
planted.
g� The creation of a regular maintenance
schedule for active transportation
facilities.
h� An overall reduction in the level of traffic
stress for roadways in the city.
9 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Blend active transportation infrastructure and
sustainable design standards that foster climate
resiliency, reduced VMT, and reduced greenhouse
gas emissions.
a� Identify opportunities to use green
infrastructure when constructing new
facilities.
i� Explore the use of porous pavement
and features that capture stormwater.
ii� Monitor tree canopy coverage in the
city and increase planting in areas with
limited coverage.
b� Promote programming that encourages
walking, biking, and taking transit, more
frequently than driving.
i� Work with employers and schools to
provide incentives for commuting via
active transportation.
ii� Conduct regular monitoring of
pedestrian and bicyclist activity.
c� Implement a Local Travel Network (LTN).
i� Implement LTN routes identified
by the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments (SBCCG) intended to
be used by zero-emission, slow speed
vehicles such as bikes, golf carts, and
electric micromobility devices.
d� Improve community health through
increased opportunities for physical activity
and improved air quality.
i� Host city events that encourage healthy
walking and biking habits such as open
streets events, group rides, and helmet
giveaways.

Climate Resilience
| Climate Resilience
Performance Measures:
a� An increase of green infrastructure such
as bioswales, porous pavement, and
stormwater capture systems.
b� An increase in the use of alternative
commute modes.
c� An increase in transit ridership.
d� An increase in pedestrian and bicyclists
volumes.
e� A decrease in short trips taken by motor
vehicle.
f� Overall reduced VMT citywide.
g� The implementation of the LTN.
h� An increase in the number of city
events that encourage healthy active
transportation habits.
i� An increase in the accessibility of
parks and open spaces via the active
transportation network.

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Maximize mobility and accessibility for all people
in Carson.
a� Incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Public Right-of-Way Accessibility
Guidelines (PROWAG) requirements
throughout the city, especially in high-
volume pedestrian areas.*
i� Continue upgrading all city curb ramps
to be ADA-compliant as part of the
Transition Plan.
ii� Conduct a citywide sidewalk assessment
for accessibility.
b� Prioritize the implementation of active
transportation facilities in disadvantaged
communities, especially where access to
vehicles is limited.
i� Improve active transportation
connections to affordable housing
communities.
ii� Identify existing geographical inequities
and implement connections between the
core of Carson and isolated communities.
iii� Partner with organizations and advocacy
groups to build relationships and
encourage participation from their
networks to provide feedback to the City
about using active transportation facilities.
c� Increase public engagement and education
and use public input to identify facility
designs that best meet the needs and
desires of the community.
i� Provide educational and encouragement
materials for active transportation in
English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Equity
| Equity Performance Measures:
a� An increase in the number of ADA-
compliant curb ramps citywide.
b� An increase in the miles of ADA-
compliant sidewalk citywide.
c� An increased percentage of completed
active transportation facilities in
disadvantaged areas.
d� An increase of in the number of
involved community organization
and stakeholders supporting the
implementation of the active
transportation network.
e� The creation of an ad-hoc advisory
committee with representation for all
Carson residents.
ii� Create an ad-hoc advisory committee
comprised of individuals representing
City Council, Public Works Commission,
Environmental Commission, Parks
Commission, Senior Commission, and
various major stakeholders in the City
(such as the Carson Bicycle Coalition).

This committee could instead be a
sub-committee of the Public Works
Commission.
iii� Host meetings at multiple locations in
the city and provide information online.
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CHAPTER TWO

EXISTING CONDITIONS

AND NEEDS ANAL YSIS

CITY OF CARSON 12
Existing Conditions
and Needs Analysis
This chapter identifies and evaluates existing
demographics, infrastructure, and community
trends. It also reviews existing City and regional
plans related to active transportation travel. Using
this existing data, analyses were conducted to find
gaps in the existing active transportation network.

This information identifies opportunities for active
transportation improvements to enhance the safety
and comfort of people walking and biking. The
findings from this chapter directly inform program
and infrastructure recommendations as a part of
the CATCP, including bicycle, pedestrian, public
transportation, and road networks.

PREVIOUS PLAN

AND POLICY REVIEW
A comprehensive review of previous local, regional,
and state plans and policy documents pertinent
to Complete Streets, mobility, and sustainability
was completed to ensure consistency between
these previous plans and this CATCP. This review
helps to identify existing local and regional plans
and studies to leverage related goals, policies, and
project recommendations, and to identify and fill in
gaps as needed. A summary of the City’s General
Plan, LRSP, Complete Streets and Green Streets
Policy, Neighborhood Villages Plan, and Active
Transportation Plan is provided below. These are
key documents that were used in the development
of this CATCP to understand the City’s existing
transportation network and vision for the future.

13 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

PLAN/STUDY AGENC Y/

ORGANIZATION
YEAR

COMPLETED
South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Local Travel Network Study SBCCOG In progress City of Carson 2040 General Plan City of Carson 2023
City of Carson LRSP City of Carson 2023
Carson Municipal Code City of Carson 2023
Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guideline (PROWAG) U.S. Access Board 2023 California Streets and Highways Code Caltrans 2022
City of Carson Housing Element Update City of Carson 2022 Complete Streets and Green Streets Policy for the City of Carson City of Carson 2022 California Transportation Plan 2050 Caltrans 2021
Caltrans 2020-2024 Strategic Plan Caltrans 2021
City of Carson Complete Streets Safety Assessment City of Carson 2020 SBCCOG Sub-Regional Climate Adaptation Plan SBCCOG 2019 LA Metro Blue Line First/Last Mile Plan LA Metro 2018
California State Bicycle + Pedestrian Plan Caltrans 2017 City of Carson Climate Action Plan City of Carson 2017
LA Metro Active Transportation Strategic Plan LA Metro 2016 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan SCAG 2016 Carson Vision Plan City of Carson 2016
City of Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan City of Long Beach 2016 Table 1. Previous Plan and Policy Review Documents
CITY OF CARSON 14

PLAN/STUDY AGENC Y/

ORGANIZATION
YEAR

COMPLETED
City of Carson Active Transportation Plan
Part I – Carson Pedestrian Master Plan
City of Carson 2015
City of Carson Active Transportation Plan
Part II – Carson Master Plan of Bikeways
City of Carson 2013
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) Caltrans 2014 LA Metro Complete Streets Policy LA Metro 2014
City of Carson Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan City of Carson 2013 County of Los Angeles Bicycle Master Plan LA County 2012 South Bay Bicycle Master Plan LA County Bicycle
Coalition
South Bay Bicycle
Coalition
2011
Carson Street Mixed-Use District Master Plan City of Carson 2006 City of Carson ADA Policies, Process, and Forms City of Carson N/A 15 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN CITY OF CARSON 2040
GENERAL PLAN (2023)
Circulation Element
The Circulation Element of the City of Carson
2040 General Plan furthers the City’s vision and
objectives of promoting multimodal mobility,
enhancing connections and access across the
community, and supporting development of
“Complete Streets,” while minimizing adverse
impacts of truck traffic. It seeks to improve
access and safety for all roadway users, and
encourage walking, biking, and the use of public
transit to meet local and regional goals. The
chapter defines the goals and policies that will
enhance the development and maintenance of
the transportation system and maximize the
freedom of vehicular movement and pedestrian
movement in the community. The guiding policies
help establish the vision for the City of Carson
CATCP and provide important context on how
active transportation will play a central role in the
transportation future of the city.

City of Carson Neighborhood Villages
Plan Study (2019)
The Carson Neighborhood Villages Plan Study
is a part of the General Plan that aims to create
sustainable, vibrant, and complete neighborhoods.

The plan’s objective is to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and vehicle miles traveled by bringing
amenities closer to residents and to promote
the use of walking, biking, and other low-impact
modes of transportation through mobility
infrastructure improvements and programs. The
plan is a study that was meant to inform the
General Plan rather than be adopted by the City.

Thus, this plan does not necessarily represent
adopted City policy.

One of the policies and strategies in the plan is
the Slow Speed Network for bicycle improvements
and a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)
Network. The plan includes design practices to
guide new development within the Neighborhood
Villages such as locating active transportation
paths near neighborhood centers and improving
the streetscape with amenities like wider
sidewalks, street trees, and pedestrian-scale
lighting to create walkable and bikeable human
scale neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Villages
Plan was not formally adopted by the City.

Instead its contents were included in the 2040
General Plan.

CITY OF CARSON 16

COMPLETE STREETS AND GREEN

STREETS POLICY FOR THE CITY
OF CARSON (2022)
The City of Carson adopted a Complete Streets
and Green Streets Policy in 2022, which aims to
create a comprehensive, integrated transportation
network with infrastructure and design that
allows safer and more convenient travel along
and across streets for users of all ages, including
pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities,
motorists, movers of commercial goods, and users
and operators of public transportation. Complete
Streets policies can be found within the City’s
Plans (the General Plan, transportation plans,
and specific plans) and official City policies. The
Complete Streets and Green Streets Policy outlines
the recommended policy language, exceptions,
considerations of establishing a well-connected
network, performance measures, green streets
policies, implementation plan, and other additional
elements of implementing Complete Streets.

CITY OF CARSON LOCAL
ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN (2023)
An LRSP analyzes collision data, assesses
infrastructure deficiencies through an inventory of
roadway system elements, and identifies roadway
safety solutions on a citywide basis. The Carson
LRSP highlights that bicycle- and pedestrian-
related collisions accounted for about 35% of
fatal and severe injury collisions as identified in
the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System
(SWITRS) (2017 to 2021). The LRSP marks four
locations with the highest collision frequency and
four corridors with the highest rates of collisions
(including vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists):
| Highest-Collision Locations:

X Wilmington Avenue and 223rd Street
X Avalon Boulevard and Albertoni Street
X Avalon Boulevard and Victoria Street
X Main Street and Sepulveda Boulevard
| Highest-Collision Corridors:

X Turmont Street from Avalon Boulevard to
Central Avenue
X W 220th Street from Figueroa Street to
I-405
X Carson Street (west to east city limits)
X Alameda Street, Santa Fe Avenue, and
Wilmington Avenue (full extents within
the city)
The Carson LRSP proposes engineering
countermeasures and non-engineering safety
measures (education and enforcement) to create
safer spaces for all road users at the identified
locations and corridors.
17 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

CITY OF CARSON ACTIVE

TRANSPORTATION PLAN
(PART I ADOPTED 2015, PART II
ADOPTED 2013)
The Carson Active Transportation Plan is
organized into two parts: The Carson Pedestrian
Master Plan and the Carson Master Plan of
Bikeways. The Active Transportation Plan aims
to improve community health by creating safer,
connected, attractive, and convenient active
transportation networks that encourage biking
and walking. The measurable goals for the Active
Transportation Plan are connectivity, livability,
safety, health, and economic development.

The Carson Pedestrian Master Plan, adopted in
2015, includes recommendations for Carson’s
streets and sidewalks, like pedestrian-scale
lighting, sidewalks, intersection improvements
(high-visibility crosswalks and pedestrian
countdown signals), urban canopy, and
neighborhood access (easements). The plan also
recommends education and encouragement
programs, design guidelines, and an
implementation plan.

The Carson Master Plan of Bikeways, adopted
in 2013, creates a strategic vision for enhancing
bicycle transportation in the city. The Master Plan
of Bikeways is the guiding document for all bicycle
infrastructure, policies, and programs in Carson.

The Master Plan of Bikeways proposes a 20-
year plan for a comprehensive network of streets
designed to prioritize comfort and safety for
bicyclists to enhance the practical use of bicycles
as a transportation choice. The Master Plan of
Bikeways also includes bikeway design guidelines
and recommended programs and policies to
encourage bicycle travel and increase safety.

EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

AND FACILITIES
Existing Bikeways
There are 16.9 miles of existing bikeways in
Carson. This includes a 0.7-mile-long Class I
shared-use path, 11.4 miles of Class II bike lanes,
and 4.8 miles of Class III bike routes. There are
no Class IV separated bikeways in Carson. There
are 29.8 miles of in-design or in-construction
bikeways throughout the city. These bikeways are
expected to be constructed near or shortly after
the completion of the CATCP.

Figure 2. Miles of Existing and In-Design Bikeways
Class I

0.7 Class II

11.4 Class III

4.8 In-Design
Bikeways

29.8 Miles of Bikeways
CITY OF CARSON 18
The small segment of existing shared-use path is
along the Dominguez Flood Control Channel across
Figueroa Street. While there are existing Class
II bike lanes on major streets in Carson such as
Avalon Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, University
Drive, Central Avenue, and Sepulveda Boulevard,
the bike lanes do not extend the length of the
street within the city boundaries. Additionally,
these Class II bike lanes are not consistent with
current design standards. For example, according
to guidelines described in the Carson Master Plan
of Bikeways, bike lanes should be at least five feet
wide and up to eight feet wide on busy arterial
streets, yet Carson’s existing bike lanes are as
narrow as four feet (e.g., on University Drive).

The gaps in the existing bicycle facilities on Carson’s roads limit the destinations that bicyclists—except
for the most confident riders—can reach. A
disconnected network results in bicyclists needing
to travel out of their way to continue their journey
on bicycle facilities, or to ride on roads without
bikeways, which may result in a high level of stress.

If a bicyclist determines any part of their ride to be
too uncomfortable, it is more likely they will choose
another transportation mode, like driving, instead.

Many of the in-design bikeways will fill these gaps.

A segment of Carson Street between the west city
boundary and the Dominguez Channel is identified
with signage and sharrow markings as a Class III
bike route. This route connects to another bike
route on Dolores Street between 213th Street and
223rd Street. There is also a bike route on Turmont
Street between Avalon Boulevard and Wilmington
Avenue.

In order to help bicyclists as they travel near
City parks and to provide places to rest, the City
has begun to install amenities like bicycle repair
stations, water bottle refill stations, tables, benches, and bike racks. The City has also purchased new
tools to better maintain park infrastructure such
as pedestrian lighting. However, currently the City
municipal code does not allow bicyclists to ride in
parks. Bicyclists must dismount and walk their bikes
to use these park amenities. The bicycle ban in city
parks presents a barrier to overall citywide bicycle
connectivity.

US Bike Route 95
Identified by the Adventure Cycling Association
and approved by the American Association of
State Highways and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) and Caltrans, portions of Carson
Street, Main Street, and 223rd Street are a part
of US Bike Route (USBR) 95. The USBR system
features signed routes and navigation on identified
route bikeways throughout the country. USBR 95
traverses western California along the Pacific Coast
for over 1,000 miles. The route in Carson connects
bicyclists from the coast, through Torrance, and
towards Long Beach. The recommendations made
in this Plan will support bicyclists using USBR 95.

Class I shared-use path on the Dominguez Channel.
19 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Figure 3. Miles of Existing and In-Design Bikeways
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Vernon Hemingway Park
Stevenson Park
Victoria
Park
Victoria
Golf
Course Del Amo
Park
Dolphin Park
Dominguez
Park
Carson
Park
Veterans
Park
Foisia Park
Calas Park

LONG BEACH
CARSON

COMPTON

LOS ANGELES

GARDENA
California State
University,
Dominguez Hills

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN

CITY OF CARSON

BIKEWAYS
DESTINATIONS +

BOUNDARIES
Parks
City Boundary
Sphere of Influence

BIKEWAYS
Class I - Shared-Use Paths
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class III - Bike Routes
Bike Facility in Design
Regional Bike Facilities
Data provided by the City of Carson. Date saved: 12/20/2024. 0 1 2 MILES
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EXISTING PEDESTRIAN

INFRASTRUCTURE
Sidewalks line most of the streets in Carson
allowing pedestrians a safer and more comfortable
place to walk to their destinations. Within the
industrial areas of Carson, like the area north
of Walnut Street and much of the southeast
portion of the city, sidewalks are mostly absent,
although this is by design. According to the 2004
Carson General Plan, sidewalks are not required in
some industrial areas of the city. While Sepulveda
Boulevard and 223rd Street have some sidewalks,
it is generally only on one side of the street, and
in some places disappears, requiring pedestrians to
walk on the side of the road.

Figure 4 shows the distances between crosswalks
on major roads in the city. In the southwest
neighborhoods, there are generally crosswalks at
every major intersection, although the length of
these street segments can be as long as ½ mile.

In the northern half of the city, block lengths
are longer. Even though most intersections have
crosswalks, pedestrians must walk long distances
to reach them. For example, a pedestrian walking
on University Drive from Avalon Boulevard must
walk one mile to reach the next marked crossing
opportunity at Central Avenue. On Victoria Street,
pedestrians must walk nearly ½ mile from Avalon
Boulevard. There are fewer crosswalks in the east
and southeast areas of Carson. Most of the major
block lengths in these areas are at least ½ mile
long. Research has shown that pedestrians are
more likely to cross at mid-block locations rather
than walk out of direction to use a crosswalk.

Curb ramps can be found at most crossing
locations in Carson, although not all existing ramps
meet current standards. Curb ramps should
conform to the 2023 Caltrans Standard Plans,
which include detectable warning surfaces and
either a two-ramp or one-ramp installation. These
upgrades create safer crossings, particularly for
pedestrians with low vision or those using mobility
devices.

Some large intersections near popular destinations
have preferred pedestrian infrastructure compared
to other areas in the city. The intersection of
Victoria Street and Avalon Boulevard has bus
stops on three corners of the intersection and
is near Dignity Health Sports Park and CSU
Dominguez Hills, two key destinations for
pedestrians and bicyclists. The intersection has
pedestrian refuge islands to allow pedestrians
to cross the large intersection in two phases.

The intersection also has curb ramps that are
perpendicular to the crosswalks (two ramps),
rather than diagonal curb ramps (one ramp).

In some cases, diagonal curb ramps are not
preferred as they are more difficult to navigate for
pedestrians using mobility devices or with visibility
impairments. While the existing facilities are
beneficial for pedestrians, the intersection could
be further improved with high-visibility crosswalks,
wider sidewalks, and additional Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) considerations. A
conceptual design has been completed for a transit
center at CSU Dominguez Hills. This transit center
will consolidate bus stops along Victoria Street,
eliminating the need for community members to
cross multiple intersections or walk far distances
to make transit connections.

The intersection of Victoria Street and Avalon Boulevard has pedestrian refuge islands and different styles of curb ramps.The intersection of Victoria Street and Avalon Boulevard has pedestrian refuge islands and different styles of curb ramps.

21 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Figure 4. Crosswalk Spacing in Carson
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PLAN

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MARKED CROSSING SPACING
DESTINATIONS +

BOUNDARIES
Parks
City Boundary
Sphere of Influence

DISTANCE BETWEEN
MARKED CROSSINGSMore than 3/4 mile
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INTERMODAL CONNECTIONS
Active transportation infrastructure can help
community members make first- and last-mile
connections to and from transit stops and their
final destinations. While community members
may be able to use transit for longer parts of their
trips, if it is too difficult or uncomfortable to reach the transit stop by walking or biking, community
members may choose to drive instead. Enhancing
connections to transit stops also improves equitable
transportation options in the city, by providing
access to destinations for community members that
do not have access to a vehicle.

The city is mostly served by Long Beach Transit and
Los Angeles Metro bus lines. Long Beach Transit
operates three fixed bus routes in Carson through
an interagency agreement with the City, as well
as east-west connections beyond the city limits.

Additionally, City staff operates the Carson Circuit
bus system, providing two additional fixed routes.

The Carson Circuit connects riders to the South Bay
Pavilion Mall, CSU Dominguez Hills, Dignity Health
Sports Park, City Hall, and other local destinations
for a $1.00 fare. The Carson Circuit only operates
during commuting periods in the morning and
afternoon.

Metro operates bus lines along many streets in the
city, which take riders to destinations throughout
Los Angeles County. Riders on both Long Beach
Transit and Metro can pay for fares using a TAP
card. Fares are typically $1.25 for Long Beach
Transit and $1.75 for Metro.

The City of Gardena’s GTrans operates one bus line
in north Carson, and the City of Torrance operates
several Torrance Transit lines in north and south
Carson, connecting to destinations in Torrance.

Just outside the city at Del Amo Boulevard and
Santa Fe Avenue is the Metro A (formerly Blue)
Line rail station; from here, riders can connect to
destinations from Azusa to downtown Los Angeles
to Long Beach. Riders at the Del Amo Station
can use the Galaxy Express shuttle during LA
Galaxy soccer game days to reach Dignity Health
Sports Park as well as other Long Beach Transit
and Metro bus lines. The Harbor Gateway Transit
Center in Gardena is another regional transit hub
for community members in Carson, featuring 12
bus bays and connections to the Metro J (formerly
Silver) Line, a rapid transit bus line. The Metro
C (formerly Green) Line is slated for extension
into Torrance, terminating at the Torrance Transit
Center, just a few miles from Carson. At the time
of writing this CATCP, the C Line extension was in
the environmental studies phase. At its completion,
riders will be able to connect to the Los Angeles
International Airport via a free shuttle, as well as
cities along the line such as El Segundo and Norwalk.

A conceptual design has also been completed for
a transit center at CSU Dominguez Hills near the
intersection of Victoria Street and Tamcliff Avenue.

This transit center would serve community members
including students and staff of the university and
visitors to Dignity Health Sports Park.

Some transit stops in Carson have shelters, benches, and other amenities.

Some transit stops in Carson have shelters, benches, and other amenities.

23 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN As shown in Figure 5, bus routes run along most
of the major roads in the city. Bus stops typically
feature shelters and benches along Avalon
Boulevard and Carson Street west of I-405. Most
other stops only have benches, though some stops
do not have any amenities. Existing bike lanes
connect to transit stops along parts of Sepulveda
Boulevard, Carson Street, Del Amo Boulevard,
University Drive, Victoria Street, and Albertoni
Street. The gaps in bicycle facilities on Avalon
Boulevard prevent connections to stops north and
south of CSU Dominguez Hills. There are also gaps
in the bikeway network connecting to transit stops
along Alameda Street and to stops in the residential
area in the southwest corner of the city.

Pedestrians can generally connect to bus stops
in Carson via the sidewalk network; however, far
distances between crosswalks make it difficult to
reach bus stops on the other side of the road. For
example, on Del Amo Boulevard between Central
Avenue and Wilmington Avenue, there is over ¾ mile
between crosswalks, and bus stops for eastbound
buses are on the opposite side of Del Amo Boulevard
from residences and businesses where pedestrians
are often walking. Reaching these eastbound bus
stops requires pedestrians to walk out of direction
to reach the crosswalk, or to cross at unmarked
crosswalks at intersections of Del Amo Boulevard
where traffic speeds are posted at 50 mph.

Many bus stops have a bench for transit riders.

Though less common, some of the city’s transit stops have no amenities.

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KEY BICYCLE IMPROVEMENT

CORRIDORS
The CATCP includes pedestrian and bicycle
recommendations created with a focus on select
corridors and schools. These corridors were
chosen based on their potential for connectivity
to key destinations and for improving active
transportation safety. The schools were chosen
based on criteria including their proximity to
disadvantaged communities and bicycle and
pedestrian collisions. The CATCP will consider
first- and last-mile improvements as well, to
help residents and visitors make their final
connections to and from transit stops. The
CATCP will consider the South Bay Local Travel
Network (LTN) when identifying first- and last-
mile connections, as the LTN works to identify
routes that are appropriate for neighborhood slow
speed vehicles like golf carts, bikes, and scooters.

Carson’s future Bicycle Master Plan, expected
to be completed in 2026, will incorporate and
broaden the recommendations made in the
CATCP to enhance a comprehensive and inclusive
citywide bicycle network.

The key bicycle corridors included in this study are:
| Main Street
| Avalon Boulevard
| Wilmington Avenue
| Victoria Street
| University Drive
| Carson Street
| 223rd Street
| Sepulveda Boulevard
The priority schools are:
| Carson Street Elementary
| Carson High and Dolores Street Elementary
cluster
| Bonita Elementary and Carnegie Middle cluster
| Broadacres Avenue Elementary
| Ralph Bunche Elementary

KEY DESTINATIONS
Key destinations are those that many community
members and visitors travel to every day. Providing
safer, convenient, comfortable, and connected active
transportation infrastructure to these destinations
typically reduces vehicle miles traveled and will
help the South Bay region achieve greenhouse gas
reduction targets. Recommendations in this CATCP
were made with these key destinations in mind. While
most of these key destinations are within the city of
Carson, some are just outside the city boundaries
within the sphere of influence and unincorporated
county islands. Carson will need to coordinate with
neighboring jurisdictions to create a connected first-
and last-mile network to these key destinations.

The key destinations in Carson (Figure 6) are:
| Schools
| Parks
| Childcare centers
| Medical facilities
| Mobile home parks
| Supermarkets
| Civic buildings and libraries
| CSU Dominguez Hills
| Carson City Hall
| Carson Event Center
| Kaiser Permanente’s Carson Medical Offices
| Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (outside city
boundaries)
| Del Amo Station on the A (Blue) Line (outside
city boundaries)
| Dignity Health Sports Park
| Goodyear Blimp
| Harbor Gateway Transit Center (outside city
boundaries)
| Los Angeles Harbor College (outside city
boundaries)
| Porsche Experience
| South Bay Pavilion Mall
| Transit Hub at CSU Dominguez Hills (future)
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Figure 6. Key Destinations in Carson
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NEEDS ANALYSIS
The needs analysis outlines the findings of the
equity analysis, safety analysis, level of traffic
stress analysis, connectivity analysis, shade
and cooling assessment, and network gap
analysis. These analyses helped the project team
understand where there are gaps in the bikeway
network and where new or improved active
transportation facilities are needed.

The equity and safety analyses assign an equity
score to neighborhoods in the city and analyze
historic pedestrian and bicycle collisions. The level
of traffic stress analysis estimates the level of
comfort for people walking or biking on any given
roadway segment. Using data from the level of
traffic stress analysis, the connectivity analysis
provides connectivity scores to routes leading to
key destinations and land use types. The shade
and cooling assessment analyzes shade and
cooling conditions in the city and the relation to
comfort levels for people walking and biking.

The needs analysis concludes with a network gap
analysis for active transportation users in Carson
as determined by review of the existing conditions
and the rest of the needs analysis data.

Equity Analysis
The equity analysis is a review of regional equity
tools to identify disadvantaged communities in
Carson. The CalEnviroScreen tool (Figure 7),
created by the California Office of Environmental
Health Hazard Assessment,
1 identifies
communities that are disproportionately burdened
by pollution. CalEnviroScreen uses pollution
indicators like levels of ozone concentration and
drinking water contaminants and social and health
indicators like poverty levels, rates of disease,
and housing burdens on residents to provide a
score for each census tract in the state. For grant
funding purposes, the state considers communities
that score higher than 75% as disadvantaged.

In Carson, much of the city is considered
disadvantaged. These high scores are likely due
to the industrial land use in the city and the
presence of the busy I-405 freeway. According
to CalEnviroScreen, most census tracts in the city
score very high for the toxic release indicator,
which identifies facilities that make or use toxic
chemicals. Census tracts in the city also score
highly for the percentage of PM 2.5 pollution in
the air from cars, trucks, and factories. As shown
in the CalEnviroScreen map, mobile homes in
Carson are aligned with the disadvantaged areas
of the city, indicating that residents living in low-
cost housing are also facing the highest pollution
burdens. Carson has a mobile home rent control
ordinance, making it one of the least expensive
cities in the region in which to rent a mobile
home. However, many of these mobile home
parks are in poor condition.

This CATCP also studied other equity measurements
in Carson, including Healthy Places Index, Justice40,
median household income, and percentage of
students receiving free or reduced-priced meals in
each public school. A summary of each reviewed
measurement can be found in Appendix B.

1. See https:/ /oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen-40.

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SAFETY ANALYSIS
Historical data on bicycle and pedestrian collisions
in Carson helps in understanding the safety of
the active transportation network and in the
identification of countermeasures to prevent
collisions in the future. Collision data was pulled
from the SWITRS, a University of California,
Berkeley tool. Within a five-year period between
2017 and 2021, there were 164 pedestrian or
bicycle collisions in Carson, nine of which resulted
in a fatality.

Pedestrian Collisions
Between 2017 and 2021, there were 115
pedestrian collisions in Carson. 33% percent of
these collisions resulted in a visible injury, 19%
resulted in a severe injury, and 7% resulted in
a fatality. The most frequent crash violations
for these pedestrian collisions were pedestrian
violations (38%) and pedestrian right-of-way
violations (36%). Pedestrian violations occur when
a pedestrian does not respect a motor vehicle’s
right-of-way, such as when a pedestrian is walking
on or crossing the road. A lack of designated
sidewalks or crossing facilities can sometimes
account for these violations. Pedestrian right-of-
way violations refer to instances in which a driver
does not respect a pedestrian’s right-of-way such
as a driver turning at an intersection where a
pedestrian is crossing. Half (50%) of the total
pedestrian collisions occurred at a crosswalk at an
intersection, while another 29% occurred while
a pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk.

Improved crossing infrastructure and pedestrian
signals, such as leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs),
can help prevent these types of violations by
better placing the pedestrian in the intersection
and allowing them ample time to cross.

As shown in Figure 8, most of the pedestrian
collisions, including the fatalities, have occurred
on major roads in Carson such as 223rd Street,
Sepulveda Boulevard, Alameda Street, and Avalon
Boulevard. There are fewer pedestrian collisions in
the southeast corner of the city where there are
fewer destinations for pedestrians.

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Figure 8. Pedestrian Collisions in Carson
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Forty-nine bicycle collisions occurred in Carson
between 2017 and 2021. 53% percent of these
collisions resulted in a visible injury, 8% resulted
in a severe injury, and 2% resulted in a fatality.

The most frequent crash causes were automobile
right-of-way violations (27%), improper turning
by motor vehicle drivers (16%), and riding a
bicycle on the wrong side of the road (14%).

Bicycle facilities can prevent wrong side of the
road bicycle riding as they point bicyclists in the
correct direction. Some facilities can also prevent
collisions due to motor vehicle turning movements
by keeping the bicyclist separated from traffic in
an intersection.

Like the pedestrian collisions in the city, most
bicycle collisions occurred on major roads like
223rd Street, Sepulveda Boulevard, Del Amo
Boulevard, Avalon Boulevard, and Main Street.

Collisions were mostly concentrated near CSU
Dominguez Hills and the residential area in the
southwest corner of the city (Figure 9). Some
of the roads with bicycle collisions, like Avalon
Boulevard, Del Amo Boulevard, and Carson
Street, have existing bicycle facilities. However,
these facilities should be reviewed for additional
treatments to improve conditions and reduce
future collisions.

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Figure 9. Bicycle Collisions in Carson
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LEVEL OF TRAFFIC STRESS

ANALYSIS
The level of traffic stress considers the perceived
stress that a pedestrian or bicyclist will face on a
roadway segment. A journey that feels stressful
is often the greatest barrier to more frequent
active transportation travel. Routes should feel
as comfortable as possible to increase active
transportation in the city. The level of traffic stress analysis accounts for roadway characteristics
and gives each roadway a score from LTS (level
of traffic stress) 1 to 4. Roadways scoring an
LTS 1 have the lowest level of traffic stress while
roadways scoring an LTS 4 have the highest level
of traffic stress.

Based on methods developed by the Mineta
Transportation Institute,
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accounts for roadway characteristics including
roadway width, posted speed limits, the number
of traffic lanes, motor vehicle volume, the type of
existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and
the presence of on-street parking. In general, as
roadway speeds and widths increase, and the level
of separation between active transportation users
decreases, the more stressful the roadway will feel.

Sepulveda Boulevard, Alameda Street, and Avalon
| LTS 1 – These routes are appropriate for
bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and
abilities. Facilities are usually completely
separated from vehicle traffic or are along
roadways with low speeds. Intersections feel
comfortable and are easy to cross.
| LTS 2 – These routes are appropriate for
most adult active transportation users.

Facilities may not be physically separated, but
are delineated from traffic, such as a buffered
bike lane. Roadways have lower speeds and
one to two traffic lanes. Intersections feel
comfortable for most adults.
| LTS 3 – Confident adult active transportation
users would feel comfortable using these
routes. Active transportation facilities are closer
in proximity to high-speed and high-volume
traffic. Intersections feel uncomfortable but are
manageable for most adults.
| LTS 4 – These routes are only appropriate
for the most confident active transportation
users. Active transportation facilities may not
be available and may require interaction with
high-speed traffic on multiple travel lanes.

Intersections feel uncomfortable and may not
have crossing infrastructure.

As described in the existing pedestrian
infrastructure section of this CATCP, most streets
in Carson have sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb
ramps. However, there are sections of the city
with few sidewalks, long block lengths between
crosswalks, and curb ramps that are not up to
current ADA standards. The pedestrian level of
traffic stress (PLTS) considers these factors along
with other roadway factors such as roadway width
and posted speed limits.

The PLTS results (Figure 10) show that most local
streets in Carson are low stress, indicating that
walking along these streets would feel comfortable
for pedestrians of all ages and abilities. However,
these low-stress islands are surrounded by higher
stress collector and arterial roadways with higher
speeds, longer distances between crossings,
and other factors that make walking feel less
comfortable. This may limit pedestrians from
walking to destinations beyond their neighborhoods
and instead choosing to drive. Uncomfortable
walking environments can also negatively impact
the number of residents that take public transit and
may create unsafe conditions for pedestrians trying
to access bus stops.

2. Mekuria, Maaza C., Peter G. Furth, and Hilary Nixon. “Low-Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity.” Mineta Transpor - tation Institute, May 2012.

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The bicycle level of traffic stress (BLTS) was
calculated using similar methods as the PLTS.

Each level of traffic stress corresponds with a
bicyclist level of confidence. As the level of traffic
stress increases, more confidence is required of
the bicyclist. Like the PLTS results, while there are
many low-stress networks for people biking in the
city, these networks are often cut off by high-stress
roadways like Main Street, 223rd Street, Avalon
Boulevard, and Central Avenue. A detailed analysis
of the BLTS results can be found in Appendix B.

The intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Wilmington Avenue has a high level of pedestrian stress due to long crossing distances, high speeds, and multiple travel lanes.

The intersection of 189th Street and Towne Avenue has a low level of traffic stress due to its low-speed, low-volume roadway crossing.
35 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Figure 10. Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress

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CONNECTIVITY ANALYSIS
Using the level of traffic stress analysis networks,
a connectivity analysis was completed to identify
average connectivity to key destinations in the City
of Carson. This analysis estimates the number of
people inside and outside the city boundaries who
can reach a certain type of destination either by
walking or biking. The analysis shows the number
of people who could walk or bike to a certain type
of destination in a certain amount of time. The
analysis also shows the number of people who
would realistically walk or bike to a certain type of
destination in the same amount of time (identified
as level of traffic stress). For example, it may be
possible to walk to a school in five minutes using
sidewalks on a wide roadway with high traffic
speeds. However, it is realistic that it would actually take 10 minutes to walk to that school as most
pedestrians would use lower- stress neighborhood
roads to get there.

Using only streets with lower levels of traffic stress
reduces the distances most pedestrians could walk
to just beyond the boundaries of the destinations.

Barriers like the I-405 freeway and the Dominguez
Channel significantly limit how far pedestrians can
walk within 15 minutes.

Table 2 shows the number of people who could
walk to a destination in 5, 10, and 15 minutes; the
number of people who would realistically walk
to a destination in those times based on level
of traffic stress; and the difference between the
two, showing the number of people who cannot
comfortably access destinations in Carson by walking.

Public services refers to destinations such as schools, parks, the post office, and grocery stores. Transit
refers to transit stops in Carson, and amusement
destinations refers to Dignity Health Sports Park, the
Carson Event Center, the South Bay Pavilion Mall,
and other retail or event destinations in Carson.

The analysis of relative connectivity to key
destinations by biking followed similar methods to the
walking connectivity analysis, detailed in Appendix B.

37 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN 5 MINUTES 10 MINUTES 15 MINUTES
Public Services Walk 111,618 150,822 171,005
Public Services Walk LTS 103,772 115,604 127,605
Public Service Difference
(Public Service Walk - Public Service Walk LTS) 7,846 35,218 43,400 Transit Walk 8,058 17,617 28,610
Transit Walk LTS 5,321 8,058 11,376
Transit Difference
(Transit Walk - Transit Walk LTS) 2,737 9,559 17,234
Amusement Walk 32,280 45,541 56,670
Amusement Walk LTS 24,362 35,186 37,568
Amusement Difference
(Amusement Walk - Amusement Walk LTS) 7,918 10,355 19,102 Table 2. Population within 5-minute, 10-minute, and 15-minute walk access CITY OF CARSON 38

SHADE AND COOLING

ASSESSMENT
As an urban area in Los Angeles County, Carson
is vulnerable to the effects of climate change and
extreme heat. The shade and cooling assessment
identifies current shade and cooling conditions
in Carson, as well as possible future decreases in
comfort levels for walking and biking, attributable
to climate change. Facility improvements in this
CATCP will include recommendations that improve
shade and reduce the urban heat island effect.

The shade and cooling assessment was completed
by assessing Carson’s street tree canopy, reviewing
tree planting constraints, documenting areas of
pervious and impervious surfaces, and considering
access to parks and cooling centers on hot days.

Tree canopy data was obtained from Ecopia.
3 Trees
completely within residences, such as in backyards,
were removed from the analysis as they do not
provide shade in public spaces. Residential trees
that extend into public space like the sidewalk were
kept in the analysis.

The heat vulnerability map in Figure 13 shows
CalHeat’s Heat Health Action Index.
4 This
index represents relative heat vulnerability and
is calculated using demographic, health, and
environmental data. The census tracts with
the highest heat vulnerability are in the north,
northeast, west, and south parts of the city.

These tracts scored higher on indicators such
as the percentage of the population in poverty,
the percentage of the population without transit
access, and the percentage of residents with
asthma or cardiovascular disease. Figure 14 shows
the Heat Health Action Index overlayed with
existing tree canopy coverage in Carson. Bright
yellow hexagons indicate areas where tree canopy
coverage is low and the Health Heat Action Index
is high. These areas are mostly concentrated in the
west and center of the city, though some of these
high Heat Health Action Index areas also have high
tree canopy coverage, which can help mitigate the
effects of extreme heat.

4. Ecopia AI. Accessed February 5, 2024. https:/ /www.ecopiatech.com/.

5. California Heat Assessment Tool. “Choose by County or City: Carson.” Accessed October 17, 2023. https:/ /www.cal- heat.org/download.

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41 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

NETWORK GAP ANALYSIS
The network gap analysis identifies gaps in the
active transportation network such as areas that
have high demand for walking and biking, but a
lack of infrastructure, or in areas where there are
physical barriers to active transportation travel.

Barriers
The Dominguez Channel is a flood control channel
managed by the County of Los Angeles that
runs diagonally through Carson. The 200-foot-
wide channel requires all transportation users
to use bridges to cross the channel. Most of
these bridges are on major road corridors, none
of which have existing bicycle infrastructure.

Other than grade separation, the sidewalks on
most of these bridges provide no physical buffer
between traffic reaching 45 mph. Sidewalks on
213th Street have a fence separating the sidewalk
from travel lanes; however, the sidewalk is only
on the south side of the street, and there is no
crossing infrastructure to direct pedestrians from
the sidewalk on the north side. At the time of
writing this CATCP, preliminary design has been
completed for a shared-use path alongside the
channel from Main Street to Carson Street. This
path will create a safer, off-street option for active
transportation users, but the City should also
consider designing connections across the channel
such as separate bridges exclusive for path users.

Navigating underpasses can be uncomfortable for bicyclists and pedestrians due to vehicle volumes and speeds.

Parallel to much of the Dominguez Channel,
the I-405 freeway is another significant barrier
to walking and biking. To navigate around the
freeway, active transportation users must use
overpasses or underpasses, most of which are
large corridors that are not comfortable for
bicycling or walking. Similarly, State Route 91
(Gardena Freeway) limits comfortable active
transportation access between residences and
businesses in the northern portion of the city.

These areas can be designed with pedestrians and
bicyclists in mind, such as adding lighting or public
art to increase comfort of traveling under them.

Sidewalks on the 213th Street bridge are separated with fencing on one side of the road.

Navigating underpasses can be uncomfortable for bicyclists and pedestrians due to vehicle volumes and speeds.

CITY OF CARSON 42

NETWORK GAPS
Gaps in the existing bikeway network create
challenges for most bicyclists. By the completion
of the CATCP, gaps in existing east-west bicycle
facilities on Victoria Street, University Drive, Del
Amo Boulevard, and Carson Street will be filled
in with new bikeways. However, other east-west
routes are incomplete, like those on Albertoni
Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. Some existing
east-west bikeways are also not appropriate for the
roadway conditions; most bicyclists would not feel
comfortable riding in 35 mph traffic on the Class
III bike route on Carson Street or on the Class III
on 223rd Street on the bridge across the Alameda
Freight Corridor. According to the Caltrans
Design Information Bulletins (DIB) 94, Class III
facilities should only be used for very low-speed
and low-volume locations and as a last resort
when there are no other viable options. North-
south bikeways are in design and construction on
Figueroa Street, Main Street, Avalon Boulevard,
and Central Avenue. Still, the existing Class II
bike lanes on these LTS 4 traffic streets may not
feel comfortable for most bicyclists. A lack of
comfortable north-south bikeway options can limit
the number of destinations that bicyclists can reach
in the city.

Large intersection crossings—especially those
with heavy traffic or inadequate crossing
infrastructure—can be a barrier to pedestrian
travel, as they can be stressful and uncomfortable
for pedestrians who may perceive them as unsafe.

Significant distances between intersections and
marked crossings also create gaps in the pedestrian
network. The inability to safely cross the street to
reach a destination may deter pedestrians from
making the trip at all. Large distances between
crossings may encourage unsafe behavior like
dashing across the street during gaps in traffic.

On the east side of the city, the Alameda Freight
Corridor is a considerable active transportation
barrier. The rail and truck travel here makes
Alameda the busiest freight corridor in the country.

To cross the freight corridor, active transportation
users must use the existing roadway crossings at
either 223rd Street, Del Amo Boulevard, Carson
Street, or Sepulveda Boulevard, all of which have
no bikeways and minimal pedestrian facilities.

There are also no bicycle or pedestrian facilities
for riding or walking along the freight corridor.

Due to the volume of traffic on this corridor, active
transportation improvements here will require
multimillion-dollar improvements and coordination
with Metro, the Alameda Corridor Transportation
Authority, and BNSF and Union Pacific Railways.

The land use in Carson can also act as a barrier to
active transportation use. Much of the land use
in the north, east, and southeast is warehousing,
industry, and manufacturing. Truck traffic is more
frequent in these areas, making walking and biking
uncomfortable and high stress. While there are
few destinations for pedestrians and bicyclists in
industrial areas, it is necessary to navigate these
areas to reach regional destinations outside the
city of Carson. It is also necessary for active
transportation users to travel through industrial
areas to reach bus stops along major roads like
223rd Street, Alameda Street, Avalon Boulevard,
Carson Street, Central Avenue, Del Amo
Boulevard, and Wilmington Avenue.

Bike lanes ending on major streets like Avalon Boulevard may deter bicyclists from using the existing facility.

43 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

CHAPTER THREE

PUBLIC OUTREACH

AND ENGAGEMENT
It would ... be nice to have a protected bike lane
and a better walking trail on University Ave.

There are quite a few walkers who like to walk
the street, but there could be improvements to
extending the sidewalk and providing shade.

SURVEY PARTICIPANT
CITY OF CARSON 44
Online Outreach
Methods

INTRODUCTION
Community engagement is an important part of
the planning process to understand the needs and
concerns of community members in Carson. Online
and in-person engagement strategies were used to
ensure the CATCP reflects the feedback of Carson
residents. Public outreach and engagement included
a survey, pop-ups, a town-hall, and workshops.

PROJECT WEBSITE
The project website served as the landing page
for all project-related information. The website
allowed community members to learn more about
the project by reviewing project documents and
the project overview. Community members could
also view upcoming event and meeting information
and follow along with the CATCP’s schedule to
understand how the project was progressing. The
project website also hosted the project survey,
and community members could provide feedback
anytime via an online comment box. The draft
recommendations were also posted to the project
website. Community members could review maps
and concept schematics of the recommendations,
and provide their feedback.
“Biking and walking routes are needed] along
Del Amo because Del Amo connects to the LA
River path and it is so congested and dangerous
that it makes it hard to bike to the path.”

SURVEY PARTICIPANT

ONLINE SURVEY
The project survey was available on the project
website from January through May 2024. The
survey asked community members about their
walking, biking, transit, and ride-share habits
in Carson, including where they usually travel
and which areas of the city need the most
improvement. The survey also asked about the
type of infrastructure community members would
like to see in their neighborhoods and the types
of programs that community members may find
beneficial. Results from the survey were used
by the project team to identify locations where
community members want improved infrastructure
and to understand the barriers to walking and
biking in Carson.

The survey received thirty-seven responses. When
asked where community members would like to
walk or bike, 97% said they would like to walk or
bike to parks, 46% would walk or bike to work,
and 24% would walk or bike to school. These
results show that while most respondents would
use active transportation to reach recreational
destinations, many others would also walk or bike
to commute.

PARKS
97%WORK
46%
SCHOOL
24%
Figure 13. Responses to survey question “Where would
you like to walk and/or bike in the community?”
45 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN

INTERACTIVE TOWN HALL
An interactive town hall was held on January 25,
2024. Nineteen community members joined the
virtual event via Zoom, and Spanish interpretation
was available for attendees. The town hall
introduced community members to the project
and prompted them to provide feedback during
the town hall and through the online survey.

The town hall reviewed the CATCP’s goals and
potential pedestrian and bicycle facilities that
could be included in the recommendations. During
the town hall, community members could add
comments to a map of the existing and previously
proposed bicycle facilities in Carson. Comments
showed requests for separation between travel
modes. A community member noted the danger
of having bicycle lanes too close to traffic lanes,
while another community member noted that
bicycle and pedestrian facilities should also
be separated to limit conflicts between users.

Community members also identified intersections
where it feels uncomfortable to bike, and where
maintenance is needed to manage encroaching
vegetation on bicycle paths or where lighting
needs to be improved.
of respondents stated they
do not feel safe walking
or biking in Carson�50%
Respondents provided feedback on places where
more walking and bike routes are needed:

Avalon Boulevard
Carson Street
Del Amo Boulevard
Main Street
27%
14%
11%
11%
of respondents stated that
Safe Routes
are most needed
in the community76
%
Safe Routes
Sidewalks
Bike Lanes
Traffic
Lighning
When asked about
walking and biking
improvements

59.%
77%
54%
41%
32%
When asked
about
safety
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In-Person
Outreach Events

MARKETING
Prior to each in-person outreach event, community
members were invited to join the event and learn
more about the CATCP. Events were marketed on the
City’s social media accounts, and e-mail invitations
were sent to school staff, community organizations,
bicycle advocates, parks and recreation centers,
and other community members who had expressed
interest in community planning activities. These
marketing efforts also directed community members
to online resources and tools to learn more about
the CATCP and provide online feedback.

OPEN HOUSES
The project team hosted two public open houses in
Carson to explain the project, identify community
opportunities and challenges, discuss findings, and
develop a shared vision for the CATCP from the
community. Before the open houses, community
members were invited to the City’s social media
pages. Each open house was a hybrid-style
meeting in which community members could visit
the open house in person, or could join via Zoom
and watch live online.

The two open houses were held in person at the
following locations:
| Anderson Park, February 22, 2024
| Veterans Park, April 18, 2024
Open House #1 was held in-person at Anderson
Park on February 22, 2024. Ten attendees joined
this open house. Community members were invited
to share their thoughts on walking and biking in
Carson, and to identify key destinations in the
city where active transportation infrastructure
should be improved. The open house began with a
presentation that reviewed the strategies and goals
for the project. Potential active transportation
facilities and programs were described so
community members could understand the types
of options they could request to see in the final
CATCP. Community members could then ask
questions and provide feedback to project staff by
visiting boards around the room.

Community members at Open House #1 were
particularly concerned with access to public
transportation and safety to and from Metro
stations. Community members recommended
that the City collaborate with transit services to
47 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN gather feedback from riders. Other concerns from
community members included the maintenance
of city facilities, including graffiti abatement.

Community members also requested citywide
maps of bicycle and pedestrian facilities to better
encourage active transportation travel.

Open House #2 was held in person at Veteran’s
Park on April 8, 2024. Fifteen attendees joined
this Open House. Like Open House #1, the
workshop included a presentation that reviewed
the purpose of the project. Community members
then had the chance to voice concerns and pose
questions about existing active transportation
issues in the city. Additionally, they could actively
participate by using a wall map to pinpoint specific
areas of concern, facilitating interactive discussion.

Community members requested improved lighting
to make walking and biking feel safer, particularly
at freeway overpasses. A participant had a
concern about Class II bike lanes next to parked
cars, and suggested including a buffer adjacent
to parked vehicles rather than just between the
bike lane and travel lane. Several participants
voiced concerns about sidewalk maintenance and
street cleaning, stating that unmaintained facilities
make it more difficult to walk or bike. Participants
highlighted Del Amo Boulevard as a priority
street that needs a safer bikeway and better
maintenance, as it connects to destinations and
other existing bikeways.

Workshop Summaries
As part of the outreach efforts from the project
team, two in person workshops and one virtual
workshop were held in November 2024. These
workshops were focused on presenting the
recommendations and Plan findings to the
community. Community members were invited to
provide feedback on the draft recommendations
and to bring up any additional concerns related to
walking and biking in Carson. At each workshop,
draft concept schematics were presented, as well
as draft recommendations maps and photos of
the types of proposed facilities so community
members could best understand the information
that would be included in the final Plan and
could provide their feedback. The workshops
included a short presentation from the project
team, but the workshops were structured to be
focused on discussions with community members.

Community members were encouraged to explore
the workshop space and to chat with project staff.

Community comments were recorded on sticky
notes placed on the recommendations boards
around the room.

Key themes from the feedback provided at
the workshops included a desire for proactive
maintenance from the City, hesitation about
certain infrastructure improvements, particularly
those that may be new in Carson, and the
identification of locations in the City where
active transportation improvements are most
needed. In response to these concerns, the Plan
was updated with a more robust maintenance
programming section, community programming
recommendations to encourage more walking and
biking in the City, and an updated infrastructure
recommendations list that addresses the concerns
from the community.

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The two in-person workshops were held at the
following locations:
| Hemingway Park, November 14, 2024
| Carson Event Center, November 21, 2024
The virtual workshop was held on the following
date:
| Zoom, November 19, 2024
Workshop #1 was held in-person at Hemingway
Park on November 14, 2024. Seven attendees
joined this workshop. Workshop attendees
expressed concerns about the maintenance of
bicycle facilities, particularly separated facilities
that may have unique street sweeping challenges.

Community members had positive responses to
traffic calming recommendations that would result
in slower traffic speeds, however some attendees
expressed hesitation about how traffic circles
and other traffic calming techniques would affect
residents that live adjacent to the infrastructure.

The community also emphasized that coordination
with schools will be crucial prior to the
implementation of any infrastructure, especially
when improvements may impact pick up and drop
off areas. The project team explained that prior
to the implementation of any recommendations,
including traffic calming, additional design and
engineering studies, as well as additional outreach
would be conducted to ensure the final design
meets community needs.

Workshop #2 was held in-person at the Carson
Event Center on November 21, 2024. Five
attendees joined this workshop. The community
asked about how the recommendations would be
funded and the cost for the active transportation
network. The project team explained the variety of
funding sources available for active transportation
facilities. The community expressed disappointment
in previous bike route designs in the City, such
as on Carson Street, as these routes do not feel
comfortable, but were happy to see alternative
routes proposed in this Plan. The community also
expressed concerns about the maintenance of
bikeways, explaining that unmaintained bikeways
typically cannot be comfortably used by bicyclists.

Workshop #2 concluded with a rich discussion
about how the community and the City can work
together to encourage more residents to walk
and bike. This included a conversation about
programming ideas that the community would
like to see, including open streets and quick build
projects.

49 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN The virtual workshop was held November 19,
2024. Eleven attendees joined this workshop.

The workshops was held on Zoom, but
workshops attendees were also provided
with an interactive link for the platform Miro,
which allowed attendees to explore the draft
recommendations maps and concept schematics
and to leave comments in real-time. After the
workshop, attendees were also invited to visit
the project website to provide any additional
comments, and to share the link with neighbors
and friends. Attendees in the virtual workshop
identified specific locations where additional active
transportation considerations were needed, such
as on 223rd Street, near Carson High School,
and near the Carson Civic Center. Attendees also
pointed out locations where there are specific
maintenance concerns related to vegetation.

The project team reviewed these locations
and modified and added active transportation
recommendations to address these community
comments and concerns.

Pop-Ups
Prior to the three November 2024 workshops, the
project team hosted pop-ups at three existing City
events. This allowed the project team to connect
with community members that may not typically
be involved in the City planning processes and
to quickly provide information to community
members that may not have been aware of the
C ATCP.

The pop-ups were held at the following
locations:
| Carson Jazz Festival, Anderson Park,
October 5, 2024
| Filipino American History Celebration, Carson
Event Center, October 12, 2024
| Larry Itliong Day, Carson Event Center,
October 26, 2024
Approximately 100 community members were
contacted across all of the pop-up events. At
each pop-up, the project team informed the
community about the Plan, the website, and
about the upcoming workshops. Community
members that spoke with the project team
during the pop-ups requested more accessible
sidewalks for pedestrians using mobility devices,
better education for bicyclists and drivers about
sharing the road, and more walking and biking
connections to destinations like schools, parks,
and transit stops. Overall, many of the community
members engaged during the pop-ups were happy
to see that the City is planning to improve active
transportation infrastructure.

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Recommendations
Development
and Public Outreach
The recommendations made in this CATCP were
made and refined with community feedback in
mind. When specific locations were noted by the
community, recommendations were planned for
those locations when feasible. Class IV and Class
IIB bicycle recommendations made in the CATCP
are in part a result of community members
requesting additional separation between bike
lanes and traffic lanes as well as between bike
lanes and parked cars. Lighting recommendations
are also included in the CATCP, particularly at
freeway overpasses, which community members
noted as a barrier to active transportation users.

Finally, when community members identified
potential issues or concerns with any draft
recommendation, the project team reviewed and
edited the recommendation when needed.

City Meetings
In November 2024 the project team presented
to the City Planning Commission (November 12)
and the Public Works Commission (November
18). The purpose of these presentations was to
inform the Commissions about the status of the
draft Plan, to ask Commission members to provide
feedback on the Plan, and to invite Commission
members to the workshops and to visit the project
website. The presentations were also meant to
inform community members that were watching or
attending the Commission meetings about the Plan
and the workshops. The project team encouraged
Commission members to distribute information
about the Plan to their constituents. Feedback
from the Commission meetings included questions
about the function of traffic calming devices and
the long-term maintenance of the recommended
improvements. Commission members also raised
concerns about the potential impact of these
improvements on travel patterns. As a result, the
final plan was updated to provide more detailed
information on the recommended improvements,
including maintenance options for staff to explore.

A presentation to the Carson Environmental
Commission was agendized (December 4) but was
not delivered due to lack of quorum.

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CHAPTER FOUR

RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS PROCESS
The recommendations process requires an
understanding of previous planning efforts, the
existing biking and walking conditions in Carson,
and community desires for improving active
transportation in the city. Recommendations made
in this Plan address the gaps and barriers in the
existing active transportation network and provide
countermeasures for areas where there is a high
level of traffic stress or history of pedestrian and
bicycle collisions. In addition to closing network
gaps, the recommendations in this Plan focus on
improving ADA access and providing safer routes
to school, which will ultimately benefit all active
transportation users in Carson.

This CATCP was created to complement
Carson’s future Bicycle Master Plan (BMP). The
BMP will provide more detailed and thorough
recommendations for bicycle improvements in
Carson. This CATCP instead focuses on priority
bicycle corridors. The recommendations made on
these priority corridors will be built upon in the
BMP. Each of the following priority corridors have
an LTS of 3 or 4 for both pedestrians and bicyclists
and include the entire length of the street within
the City limits. These corridors were chosen by
City staff prior to the inception of this CATCP
based on the corridors’ connectivity to schools,
parks, transit, employment and civic centers.
| 223rd Street
| Avalon Boulevard
| Carson Street
| Main Street
| Sepulveda Boulevard
| University Drive
| Victoria Street
| Wilmington Avenue
The pedestrian recommendations made in the
CATCP are also focused along the priority corridors
and at intersections that connect to community
destinations like schools or transit, have a history
of pedestrian or bicyclist collisions, or are key to
making active transportation connections. However,
these pedestrian recommendations serve as
guidelines for streets and intersections throughout
the city and should be considered on corridors
beyond where the recommendations are made.

Using the CATCP’s recommendations as an example,
the City can plan similar pedestrian improvements
on streets throughout Carson, during efforts
such as the yearly Capital Improvement Program
(CIP). Most of the recommendations made in this

53 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN CATCP are along City-maintained roadways.

However, there are recommendations that will
require coordination with other jurisdictions.

Recommendations that provide access around,
over, or under highways, including I-110, I-405,
I-710, and SR-91, require Caltrans coordination,
while recommendations adjacent to the Dominguez
Channel will require coordination with the Army
Corps of Engineers. Similarly, recommendations
that touch the Alameda Freight Corridor will
require coordination with the Alameda Corridor
Transportation Authority. Some recommendations
may also require working with jurisdictions that
neighbor Carson to create regional connected
networks. This coordination will be beneficial for
the City of Carson as it allows these jurisdictions to
share resources to implement the improvements.

Coordination between jurisdictions also creates
opportunities for Carson and its neighboring
cities to submit joint applications to fund regional
recommended projects.

Each of the recommendations made in this CATCP
are planning-level, meaning the recommendations
were created with considerations for aspects such
as like connectivity, gap closures, equity, safety,
level of traffic stress, and community input. The
highest priority recommendations include more
detailed cross sections, which illustrate how the
recommendation can interface with the existing
roadway. While these cross sections were made
with high-level considerations of design and
engineering factors such as right-of-way widths,
no recommendations in this CATCP, including the
cross sections, are a substitute for further design
and engineering review.

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PROPOSED BICYCLE PROJECTS
The city currently has nearly 50 miles of existing or
in-design bikeways. This CATCP also recommends
nearly 50 miles of bikeways in the city. While some
of these recommended bikeways are new, others
are enhancements to existing facilities or build
upon previously proposed facilities from documents
such as the 2013 Carson Master Plan of Bikeways,
the Carson Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP), and
the South Bay Cities Council of Governments
(SBCCOG) Local Travel Network (LTN) Study.

Figure 15 on page 58 shows the different bicycle
facility types that were considered for each
roadway. While bikeways can lower the level of
traffic stress for bicyclists, the correct facility
type, based on adjacent motor vehicle speeds and
volumes, must be chosen to encourage and safely
accommodate more bicyclists to use the bikeway.

Larger, higher-speed roadways generally require
bikeways with additional protection or separation
from vehicle traffic. If a bikeway does not have
adequate protection for the roadway type, it is
likely that only the most confident bicyclists will
use the bikeway, thereby limiting the functionality
and overall utility of the facility.

In Design Bikeways
There are nearly 30 miles of bikeways in Carson
that are already in design or construction phases,
and are in the process of being implemented.

In some cases, such as on Main Street and
Avalon Boulevard, a recommendation in this
Plan has been made to enhance these in design
bikeways. Any recommendation made in the
same location as an in design bikeway is a long-
term recommendation and may be considered
as a second phase to the in design bikeways.

Long term recommendations are not expected
to be implemented for several years, as they
require further studies or funding considerations.

However, long-term recommendations are
important in building a comfortable and connected
active transportation network in Carson.

BICYCLE PARKING
Knowing a secure place is available to store a bike
at a destination is an important part of making
a bicycle trip feasible and can help encourage
more bicycling in Carson. Though Carson uses
a variety of bicycle racks throughout the city,
including wave, inverted U, post and ring, and
wheel well-secure racks, bicycle parking is sparse.

Nevertheless, bicycle parking can be found at many
city parks and schools, at retail destinations such as
South Bay Pavilion Mall, and at some supermarkets
such as Walmart Neighborhood Market. Bike
racks are also present at important locations
and destinations including Carson City Hall, CSU
Dominguez Hills and Dignity Health Sports Park,
and many bus stops. Decorative bicycle racks were
also recently installed along Carson Street near
the Carson Library and Carson Street Elementary
School.

The installation of new bicycle racks should follow
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
guidance. Preferred short-term parking systems
include inverted U racks, post and ring racks, and
wheel well-secure racks. Other popular racks like
wave racks and spiral racks are not recommended
as they do not allow for two points of contact, are
not as intuitive, or are not as easy to use. Long-
term bike storage can include bike lockers or bike
cages. These parking options should be enclosed
and sheltered to protect bicycles from theft,
vandalism, and weather.
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LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK (LTN)
The LTN (Figure 14) is a network of routes
that are appropriate for neighborhood slow
speed vehicles like golf carts, bikes, scooters
and other micromobility devices. The LTN was
created by SBCCOG by identifying streets with
posted speeds less than 25 mph that connect to
residential neighborhoods and popular community
destinations. The LTN also uses streets with
existing bicycle infrastructure and safer crossing
opportunities. The LTN is implemented through
a series of wayfinding and sharrow pavement
markings to inform drivers and micromobility
users that they are on a safer, slow speed street.

In Carson, the LTN network is concentrated on
residential streets in west Carson, with other small
connections east of Alameda Street and near
CSU Dominguez Hills. Due to the high speeds
on many of Carson’s arterial streets, there are
limited opportunities to use these streets for golf
carts or any micromobility other than devices
that can safely use bicycle lanes. However, the
recommendations in this Plan can enhance the
LTN by providing separated bicycle facilities to
connect with the LTN. For example, this Plan
recommends enhancing the existing Class II
bike lane on Avalon Boulevard to be a Class
IV separated bikeway. This separated bikeway
may increase the number of bicyclists that feel
comfortable using Avalon Boulevard to connect
Photo: SBCCOG
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to the LTN in west Carson. Similarly, adding
physical protection to the existing Class II bike
lanes on Victoria Street, a 40 mph roadway, will
create a more comfortable connection to the LTN.

The recommendations made in this Plan will also
enhance the chosen LTN streets. Recommended
bicycle boulevards on 213th Street, 220th Street
and 228th Street include implementing traffic
calming infrastructure to slow down vehicles and
reduce vehicle volumes. This traffic calming will
help keep speeds low for LTN micromobility users.

In some cases, the recommended bicycle network
has been modified to best encourage use of the
LTN. To provide a complete LTN connection on
213th Street and 214th Street, LTN users must
travel a short segment on Main Street. For larger
electric vehicles like golf carts to use this short
segment, the segment should not include physical
bikeway protection. This will allow golf carts to
use the bike lane and painted buffer to make the
connection across Main Street. Some roadways on
the LTN network are designated as Local Vehicle Use
(LUV) lanes. These LUV lanes are envisioned to be
designed like a Class IV with a width to accommodate
golf carts. These lanes are an innovative design that
do not currently exist in the region. If LUV lanes are
implemented in Carson, the Main Street segment
between 213th and 214th Streets can continue as a
protected Class IV. SBCCOG and the City of Carson
will continue to look for these types of opportunities
to provide compatibility with both the LTN and
CATCP networks.

Photo: SBCCOG
57 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Figure 14. Local Travel Network (LTN)
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Two-Way
Protected Bike Lane
One-Way
Protected Bike Lane
Elevated
Protected Bike Lane
Figure 15. Bicycle Facility Types
Signed bike route, sharing
the roadway with motor
vehicles. Can include
pavement markings.

Used when space for bike
lane may not be feasible.

Dedicated lane for bicycle
travel adjacent to traffic.

Painted line separates the
bicycle lane from motor
vehicle traffic.

On-street bike lane
separated from motor
vehicle traffic by curb,
median, planters, parking,
or other vertical elements.

Protected bike lanes can
be one-way or two-way
facilities, and may be at
street-level or may be
elevated.

Future design studies will
determine the appropriate
Class IV design for each
street.

Dedicated lane for bicycle
travel separated from
traffic by a painted buffer.

The buffer provides
additional space from
motor vehicles and parking.

Paths completely
separated from motor
vehicle traffic used by
people walking and biking.

Comfortable for people of
all ages and abilities.

Calm local streets where
bicyclists have priority, but
share roadway space with
automobiles. Includes
pavement markings and
traffic calming measures.

Class I
Shared Use Path
Class III
Bike Route
Class IIIB
Bicycle Boulevard
Class IVClass II
Bike Lane
Class IIB
Buffered Bicycle Lane
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BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONS
The bicycle recommendations in this CATCP focus
on continuous, separated north-south and east-
west connections throughout Carson. Class IV
separated bikeways on major streets like 223rd
Street, Main Street, and Victoria Street will
provide a more comfortable route for bicyclists to
reach everyday destinations like schools, parks,
retail, and residential communities. Separated
bikeways in industrial areas such as along
Wilmington Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard
will separate bicyclists from heavy truck traffic
that use these roadways. Improvements to the
existing Del Amo Boulevard bicycle lanes were
frequently requested by community members
due to the road’s connection to the Metro
Del Amo Station. Community members also
requested improvements along Avalon Boulevard.

A physically separated bikeway and a painted
buffered bikeway along Avalon Boulevard will
improve the bicycling environment for those biking
to destinations including the South Bay Pavilion
and CSU Dominguez Hills. As Avalon Boulevard
passes under the I-405 freeway, there is potential
to widen the existing sidewalk to create an off-
street path for pedestrians and bicyclists in this
constrained area. This will require further study,
and coordination with Caltrans and the Army
Corps of Engineers.

Bicycle facility recommendations were also
created with isolated Carson communities in
mind. A pedestrian and bicyclist bridge over
the Alameda rail corridor on Dominguez Street
will connect residents in the Dominguez Park
neighborhood. Similarly, a Class I shared-use path
along Alameda Street will provide a safer path
for people biking to connect with other bicycle
facilities on connecting corridors.

Figure 16 shows the citywide bicycle
recommendations in Carson. Zoomed in
recommendations maps and lists of every bicycle
recommendation are shown in Appendix D.

CARSON BICYCLE

MASTER PLAN
The future BMP will recommend additional
bikeways throughout the city and will build
upon the bicycle recommendations in this
CATCP. The BMP will also evaluate this Plan’s
recommendations in more detail, such as
identifying areas where protected bike lanes
are infeasible or where recommended bikeways
should be rerouted to alternative streets. The
BMP will identify corridors which are better
suited for certain types of vehicles, such as trucks,
versus corridors better suited for bicycle facilities
through a Complete Streets corridor assessment.

A Complete Streets assessment will likely involve
examining the General Plan Street classifications
in more detail. Neighborhood connections to and
from bicycle facilities recommended in this Plan
will also be evaluated in the BMP.

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EXISTING/PROPOSED BIKEWAYS

BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONS
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PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS
The pedestrian infrastructure recommended in this CATCP is intended to be a guide for City staff to use and apply to other roadways in Carson during efforts such as the yearly Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The recommendations in this CATCP are focused on the priority corridors and were chosen to create safer pedestrian spaces that allow pedestrians to walk along and to cross roadways comfortably. Some pedestrian infrastructure can also act as traffic calming to slow vehicles and reduce collisions, which is beneficial to all road users. The pedestrian toolbox below describes the type of pedestrian infrastructure recommended in this CATCP.

Crossing Facilities
High-Visibility Crosswalk
Crosswalks delineate the path for pedestrians to
cross the street and alert drivers that pedestrians
may be in the area. High-visibility crosswalks make
people crossing the street more visible to drivers
than crosswalks with only two parallel lines. When
near a school, these crosswalks should be painted
yellow to alert drivers that children may be in the
area and may be using the crosswalk. Crosswalks
near schools should also be enhanced with other
improvements, like school crossing signage to
further increase the visibility of the crossing.

Carson uses an unofficial “piano” style 12”-24”
staggered crosswalk design. This design is CA
MUTCD compliant, but is not explicitly included
in the CA MUTCD. This style crosswalk allows
the city to have a unique crosswalk style that is
particularly high visibility.

Raised Crosswalk
Raised crosswalks are physical traffic calming
elements that allow pedestrians to cross at grade
with the sidewalk. Raised crosswalks are typically
placed midblock on local roads to improve the
visibility of crossing pedestrians and to slow
drivers. Implementation of raised crosswalks are
subject to LA County Fire Department approval
and to a drainage study.

Pedestrian Refuge Island
Pedestrian refuge islands are medians in the
center of the crosswalk where pedestrians can
rest and break a longer crossing into separate
shorter crossings. The islands are typically placed
on multilane roads to allow pedestrians to focus
on crossing one direction of traffic at a time. In
addition to helping pedestrians cross the street,
pedestrian islands can act as traffic calming by
narrowing the roadway.
“Piano” style high-visibility crosswalks at E Carson
Street and Orrick Avenue clearly delineate the right-
of-way for those crossing the street.

An example of a raised crosswalk at the intersection of State Route 2 and N Linden Drive in the City of Beverly Hills.

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Curb Treatments
Daylighting
Daylighting a crosswalk involves the removal of
street parking at the approach to a crosswalk.

Daylighting eliminates blind spots caused by
the parked vehicles and increases visibility of
people crossing at an intersection. Daylighting an
intersection can be completed by simply painting
a curb red, but it can also include physical barriers
such as bollards or planters near the crossing
to prevent vehicles from parking in the area.

Daylighting does not remove legal parking spaces;
it reinforces the existing Carson Municipal Code,
which prohibits parking within 30 feet of a marked
crosswalk, stop or yield sign, signal, or beacon.

Parking is also prohibited in areas where stopped
vehicles impair visibility or endanger public safety.

Per California Assembly Bill 413, beginning on
January 1, 2025, it is prohibited to stop or park a
vehicle within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked
crosswalk in California.

Protected intersections
Protected intersections use a combination of
treatments such as curb extensions, setback
protected bike lanes, and refuge islands that
physically protect pedestrians and bicyclists waiting
to cross the intersection. Protected intersections
create shorter crossings for active transportation
users and make them more visible to drivers.

Curb Extension
Curb extensions shorten the crossing distance for
pedestrians by extending the curb further into the
roadway. Curb extensions also calm traffic by visually
and physically narrowing the roadway and by tight-
ening curb radii, which slows down turning motorists.

Intersection daylighting at the intersection of E 215th Street and Orrick Avenue.

A curb extension at Carson Street and Grace Avenue
shortens the crossing distance when crossing Carson Street.

This example of a protected intersection shows the waiting area for pedestrians and bicyclists to queue before crossing.

Pedestrian refuge islands at
Avalon Boulevard and E Victoria
Street provide a safe resting space
for pedestrians when crossing the
multilane Avalon Boulevard.

63 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Signals and Beacons
Right-Turn Restrictions
No Right on Red policies prevent drivers from
turning right unless the signal phase is green.

Drivers attempting to turn right on red may be
focused on traffic approaching from their left
and turn right without looking for pedestrians on
their right. No Right on Red policies also prevent
drivers from pulling into the crosswalk to see the
traffic approaching from the left. Importantly, right
turn on red prohibitions discourage drivers from
attempting to turn right across a crosswalk with
heavier pedestrian activity. This prohibition also is
useful in locations where complex phasing schemes
make it challenging for drivers to predict other
vehicle movements across their desired path.

Traffic Signal Improvement
Traffic signal improvements can include a variety
of enhancements to improve road safety.

Implementing a left-turn phase at a traffic signal
gives drivers a specified time to turn left while
also stopping pedestrian crossings to reduce
conflicts between pedestrians and left-turning
vehicles. Optimized signal coordination and longer
green phases can prevent collisions between
pedestrians and drivers that may attempt to
speed through yellow or red phases. Adding traffic
signals in places where they do not exist can
improve driver awareness at an intersection and
provide pedestrians with signals to cross.

Right turns from Wilmington Avenue onto I-405 are
prohibited when the signal is red.

A protected left turn at Main Street and E Dominguez
Street separates left-turn traffic from through traffic.

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Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
LPIs provide pedestrians with a three- to seven-
second head start into an intersection before
motorists are given a green phase. LPIs allow
pedestrians to establish their presence in the
intersection, increasing visibility for drivers. LPIs
should include pedestrian countdowns at signals
where they do not already exist. LPIs can be
implemented to activate only when a pedestrian
actuates the pedestrian phase with the pushbutton.

The implementation of an LPI will require a new
traffic signal controller and associated equipment.

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) and
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
At unsignalized intersections and midblock
crosswalks, a Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon
(RRFB) may be installed to alert drivers that a
pedestrian is using the crosswalk. These beacons
are activated by a pedestrian push button. Once
activated, LED lights on the crosswalk signage flash
rapidly, indicating that the driver should stop. In
some cases, such as at wide streets or streets with
higher motor vehicle speeds, pedestrian hybrid
beacons (HAWKs or PHBs) are more appropriate
than RRFBs. When a pedestrian presses the
crossing button at a HAWK, a red signal face
overhead illuminates. Unlike RRFBs, HAWKs
also include pedestrian signals with countdown
timers. RRFBs must activate immediately upon the
pedestrian pressing the pushbutton, while HAWKs/
PHBs may be synchronized with upstream and
downstream traffic signals.

LPIs provide pedestrians with a head start into an
intersection before vehicles are given a green phase.

An example of an RRFB from the City of Placentia,
alerting drivers to the presence of crossing pedestrians.

65 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Traffic Calming
Chicanes, Speed Humps, Traffic Circles,
and Roundabouts
Chicanes, speed humps, traffic circles, and
roundabouts are physical elements that slow traffic
along a roadway. Chicanes physically narrow
the roadway and divert drivers around a curve,
reducing speeds. Speed humps act as vertical traffic
calming by slowing drivers as they drive over the
hump. Speed humps are typically used on lower-
speed local streets (30 mph or below). Speed
cushions can also be used in place of speed humps.

Speed cushions typically have a wheel cutout in
the center which makes them easily traversable
for bicyclists and large emergency vehicles. Traffic
circles and roundabouts require drivers to slow
down as they approach the intersection to navigate
the circle. Traffic circles and roundabouts reduce
conflict points at the intersection for all road
users. Traffic circles are typically used on local
streets, while roundabouts can be used on larger
collector and arterial roads. All traffic calming
implementation will be subject to drainage analysis
and fire department approval.

Signage and Striping
Signage and striping can alert drivers of the
presence of upcoming pedestrian activity. Striping,
such as centerline and on-street parking striping,
can visually narrow the roadway and may reduce
driver speeds. On local roadways, however, these
techniques should be used with caution as they
may have the opposite effect, instead encouraging
drivers to view the roadway as a higher-speed
area. Centerlines on low-volume local roadways
can create a sense of confidence for drivers that
the roadways is expected to be used as a through
street. This can prompt drivers to increase their
speeds and reduce their sense of caution driving
on local roads, creating uncomfortable conditions
for pedestrians and bicyclists. When there are
no centerline on local streets, drivers are more
cautious and lower their speeds. According to
the CA MUTCD, centerlines are required on all
arterial and collector roadways wider than 20-feet
and with an average daily traffic volume (ADT) of
6,000 vehicles per day or greater.

Intersection striping like stop bars and advance
yield markings indicate to drivers where they
should stop before a marked crosswalk. School
crosswalk signage can indicate to drivers that a
school is in the area and there may be children
using the crosswalk. Wayfinding signage can also
be used to direct pedestrians to safer infrastructure
like crosswalks or shared-use paths.

A speed hump on Broadacres Avenue near E Turmont Street slows down traffic close to Broadacres Avenue Elementary Striped passenger loading area in front of Broadacres
Avenue Elementary to visually narrow the roadway.

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Transit Stop Improvements
Transit Stop Amenities
Transit stop amenities such as benches, shelters,
real-time bus schedules, trash receptacles, bicycle
parking, and Wi-Fi can enhance the transit
experience for bus riders. Transit stop amenities
not only improve the comfort of taking transit
for existing riders, it can also encourage further
ridership by highlighting transit service benefits.

Care must be taken in the placement of transit
stop amenities to maintain a clear path on the
sidewalk for pedestrians, especially those using
mobility devices. The City may also consider the
implementation of transit stop infrastructure
A bus stop with a bench, bus schedules, and trash receptacles. like bus bulbs and bus islands. Bus bulbs act as
large curb extensions, extending the bus stop into
the roadway. This allows buses to serve the bus
stop without leaving the travel lane, improving
efficiency. When bus stops are adjacent to Class
IV protected bikeways, bus islands provide a cut-
through space for the bikeway, eliminating conflicts
between buses and bicyclists. These infrastructure
improvements require additional design and
engineering studies to determine if they are
feasible in Carson.
67 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Citywide Recommendations
Certain recommendations should be made
throughout the city to provide safer pedestrian
connections separated from motor vehicles.

Specific sidewalk recommendations included in
this Plan show areas where community members
have expressed concerns with gaps in the sidewalk
or the quality of the existing sidewalk. Figure
17 shows other sidewalk gaps in the city. These
sidewalk gaps account for areas where sidewalk
is missing on one, or both sides of the street.

Per the Carson General Plan, sidewalks are not
required in industrial areas of the city, which
account for most of the sidewalk gaps. This
Plan recommends prioritizing the completion of
the sidewalk network along gaps outside of the
industrial areas. Carson can improve and construct
sidewalks during regular maintenance such as
during the annual pavement overlay program.

Similarly, daylighting intersections by prohibiting
on-street parking at the approach to a
crosswalk is an improvement that should be
made citywide. Daylighting an intersection is
a low-cost update that can improve the safety
of an intersection by reducing blind spots for
drivers and enhancing the visibility of crossing
pedestrians. Due to the volume of intersections,
daylighting recommendations are not shown on
the recommendations maps in this CATCP, but
the City will daylight intersections as needed
alongside other street improvements.

Lastly, community members requested shade to
accompany active transportation infrastructure
in the city of Carson. As described in the shade
and cooling assessment in Chapter 2, there are
areas in Carson where communities are vulnerable
to extreme heat due to health and economic
indicators and low tree canopy. Planting more
trees and constructing shade structures in the
most vulnerable communities along sidewalks,
bikeways and at transit stops, where feasible, can
mitigate the effects of extreme heat.

Figure 18 shows the citywide pedestrian
recommendations in Carson. Zoomed in
recommendations maps and lists of every
pedestrian recommendation are shown in
Appendix D.

Carson Downtown District
Carson Street has existing center medians,
chicanes, and on-street parking which help to
manage traffic volumes and speeds, creating
a more comfortable experience for bicyclists
using the existing Class III bike route on this
corridor. Avalon Boulevard has segments of
existing bike lanes and has center medians along
its length. Recommendations on Carson Street
and Avalon Boulevard will help to define these
streets as active transportation corridors, and as
a downtown district. A gateway at either end of
the corridors will welcome visitors to the area and
will create a sense of place. The gateway could
include a monument, arch, special landscaping, or
other elements that reflect the identity of the City
of Carson and of the Carson Street community.

Colored pavement and special pavement surfaces,
such as colorful crosswalks and stamped concrete
throughout the corridor can also establish
community identity. A painted crosswalk could
be created in collaboration with nearby schools,
such as Carson Street Elementary to show the
City’s support for Safe Routes to School. Sidewalk
murals can also be a creative way to express
community identity and could be created in
collaboration with business owners or city services
like the Carson Library. The final gateway styles
and pavement colors should be studied further
for feasibility, conformance, maintenance, and
aesthetics prior to implementation.

CITY OF CARSON 68
Figure 17. Sidewalk Network Gaps
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N WILMINGTON BLVD
S V

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AVALON BLV
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WWARDLOW
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N LONG B

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W WILLOW ST
W 182ND ST

N PACIFIC AVE

W CALDWELL ST

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W SPRING ST

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N AVALON BLVD

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MARKET ST

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W LOMITA BLVD

W ARTESIA BLVD

S FIGUEROA ST

W DEL AMO BLVD

E CARSON ST

E ALBERTONI ST

E VICTORIA ST

E UNIVERSITY DR

E WALNUT ST

E GARDENA BLVD

S SUSANA RD

FIGUEROA ST

S ALAMEDA STWILMINGTON AVE

E SEPULVEDABLVD

E LOMITA BLVD
Vernon Hemingway Park
Stevenson Park
Victoria
Park
Victoria
Golf
Course Del Amo
Park
Dolphin Park
Dominguez
ParkCarson
Park
Veterans
Park
Foisia Park
Calas Park
Compton Creek
Dominguez Channel
Los Angeles River
LONG
BEACH
CARSON

PARAMOUNT

COMPTON
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ANGELES

GARDENA

SPHERE OF

INFLUENCE
California State
University,
Dominguez Hills
Future CSUDH
Transit Center

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN

CITY OF CARSON

SIDEWALK GAPS
DESTINATIONS +

BOUNDARIES
Transit Stations
Metro A Line (Blue)
Metro J Line (Silver)
City Boundary
Sphere of Influence
Parks

SIDEWALK NETWORK GAPS
Sidewalk Gap
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69 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Figure 18. Citywide Pedestrian Recommendations
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N WILMINGTON BLVD

FIGUEROA
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WWARDLOW
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N LONG B

EACH BL
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S

FIGUEROA S
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TERMINAL

ISLAND F
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S MAIN ST

E SEPULVEDA BLVD
E 223RDST

E DEL AMO BLVD

S CENTRAL AVE

LOMITA BLVD

VERA ST

WILMINGTON AVE

MAIN ST
W 190TH ST
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BRO
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RANCE BLVD

W GREENLEAF BLVD

W CARSON ST
NO
RMAN

DIE AVE
W 161ST ST

E CARSON ST

ALAMEDA ST
W 52ND ST

W WILLOW ST
W 182ND ST

N PACIFIC AVE

W CALDWELL ST

W ALONDRA BLVD

W SPRING ST

PACIFIC AVE
SANT
A
FE AV
E

N AVALON BLVD

E LOMITA BLVD

MARKET ST

E WALNUT ST

W VICTORIA ST

W LOMITA BLVD

W ARTESIA BLVD

W DEL AMO BLVD

E ALBERTONI ST

E UNIVERSITY DR

S SUSANA RD
Vernon
Hemingway Park
Stevenson
Park
Victoria
Park
Victoria
Golf
Course
Del
Amo Park
Dolphin Park
Dominguez
Park
Veterans
Park
Foisia
Park
Calas
Park
Compton Creek
Dominguez Channel
Los Angeles River

LONG BEACH
CARSON

PARAMOUNT

COMPTON

LOS ANGELES

GARDENA

SPHERE OF

INFLUENCE
California State
University,
Dominguez Hills
Future CSUDH
Transit Center

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
DESTINATIONS +

BOUNDARIES
! Transit Stations
Metro A Line (Blue)
Metro J Line (Silver)
Railroad
Sphere of Influence
City Boundary

PEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Crossing Facilities
Curb Treatments
Signals and Beacons
Traffic Circle
Transit Stop Improvements
Pedestrian Lighting
Traffic Calming
Enhance/Widen Sidewalk
Data provided by the City of Carson. Date saved: 12/30/2024. 0 1 2 MILES

CITYWIDE

RECOMMENDATIONS
CITY OF CARSON 70
Accessibility Projects
Accessible curb ramps are required when there are
changes in grades greater than ½ inch. Curb ramps
should allow for pedestrians with mobility devices
to maneuver from the sidewalk to the ramp and to
the street crossing safely and easily. Curb ramps
may be directionally aligned with street crossings
or may be located at the center of the curb radius
to serve two separate crossings. Directional
curb ramps are preferred because they align
pedestrians with the desired crossing direction.

This is particularly helpful for pedestrians with low
visibility. Diagonal curb ramps are more common
in Carson but are not preferred as the ramps direct
pedestrians into the intersection rather than in their
desired travel direction; this can be challenging
for pedestrians with vision impairments. All curb
ramps should also have detectable warnings like
yellow truncated domes. These detectable warnings
alert pedestrians that they are entering or exiting a
pedestrian area into a street.

Figure 19 shows curb areas in Carson that do not
have curb appropriate ramps or have ramps that
do not meet ADA standards. The map also shows
intersections where ADA improvements are already
planned in the city. Constructing these previously
planned ADA improvements is contingent on the
City acquiring funding for construction.

The City of Carson is currently developing an ADA
Transition Plan to further identify ADA barriers
and to provide a framework to comply with ADA
standards when feasible.

ADA-compliant curb ramps at Gunlock Avenue and E Kramer Drive provide access to sidewalks for people of all abilities. 71 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Figure 19. Locations Requiring or Planned for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements ¥110
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VERMONT
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FIGUEROA
ST

W GARDENA BLVD

AVALON BLVD

W WARDLOW RD

S ALAMEDA ST
E 223RD ST

E DEL AMO BLVD

N LONG BEACH BLVD
W 223RD ST

TERMINAL
IS
LAND
FWY
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MAIN
ST

E SEPULVEDABLVD

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LOMITA BLVD

S CENTRAL AVE

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MAIN
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BLVD

W GREENLEAF BLVD
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ALAMEDA ST

W WILLOW ST
W 182ND ST

W CALDWELL ST

W ALONDRA BLVD

W SPRING ST

PACIFIC AVE
SANTA
FE AV
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N AVALON BLVD

E LOMITA BLVD

MARKET ST
SSANTA
FE
AVE

W WALNUT ST

E WALNUT ST

W VICTORIAST

W ARTESIA BLVD

W DEL AMO BLVD

E CARSON ST

E ALBERTONI
ST

E VICTORIA ST

E UNIVERSITY DR

E GARDENA BLVD

S SUSANA RD
Vernon Hemingway Park
Stevenson Park
Victoria
Park
Victoria
Golf
Course Del Amo
Park
Dolphin Park
Dominguez
Park
Carson
Park
Veterans
Park
Foisia Park
Calas Park
Compt
on Cree
k
Dominguez Channel
Los Angeles River

LONG BEACH
CARSON

PARAMOUNT

COMPTON

LOS ANGELES

GARDENA
California State
University,
Dominguez Hills

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN

CITY OF CARSON

ADA CURB RAMPS
DESTINATIONS +

BOUNDARIES
Parks
City Boundary
Sphere of Influence

CURB RAMPS
Non-Compliant Curb Ramps
Previously Planned ADA
Improvements
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CITY OF CARSON 72

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

PROJECTS
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is an initiative to
encourage students and families to walk and
bike to school more frequently by providing
and improving safer active transportation
infrastructure near schools. In addition to
infrastructure improvements, safer routes to
school also includes programming to educate
families about the benefits of walking and biking
and encouragement programs to increase the
number of students choosing to walk and bike
each day. More information about Safe Routes
to School programming can be found in the Non-
Infrastructure Program Recommendations section
of this CATCP on page 83.

Pedestrian recommendations were made for five
school sites in Carson. The recommendations
are on roadways within ½ mile of each school
site, which is typically about a 20-minute walk.

Recommendations were also made at some of
the school sites to improve circulation and create
smoother pick-up and drop-off patterns. Although
this CATCP only includes recommendations
for these five school sites, many of these
recommendations can be applied to other similar
communities in Carson. These Safe Routes to
School recommendations were made with students
and families in mind but will benefit all active
transportation users.

The five school sites were chosen based on a
set of school prioritization criteria. These criteria
identified schools and school clusters where active
transportation was most needed, and where there
have been gaps in previous pedestrian planning
efforts. These prioritization criteria also considered
school sites where school communities and families
have previously raised issues about safely walking
and biking to school. The prioritization for the
school sites included the following metrics:
| Percentage of students receiving free or
reduced-price meals
| The CalEnviroScreen score of the school
community
| The proximity of the school to severe or
numerous bicycle or pedestrian collisions
| The amount of requests for improvements the
City has received from the school community
| The number of active transportation
improvements already slated for the school
site in the City capital improvement program
Each school in Carson received a score based on
these metrics. The top scoring school from each
council district in the city is included in the final list of schools. The fifth school was chosen based on score,
regardless of council district. In cases where a high-
scoring school is located within 1,000 feet of another
school, the schools were combined into a cluster.

The resulting priority school sites include:
| Carson Street Elementary
| Carson High and Dolores Street Elementary
| Bonita Street Elementary and Carnegie Middle
| Broadacres Avenue Elementary
| Ralph Bunche Elementary
School Walk Audits
Walk audits were completed in May 2024 at
each of the priority schools in Carson. Project
staff visited each school in person to observe
the street conditions and pick-up and drop-off
procedures. The project team noted existing
infrastructure concerns related to crossings,
pedestrian paths, and traffic behaviors. At
some schools, the team also discussed these
concerns with school administrators and
crossing guards who provided more information
about the walking and biking routes to school.
73 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Carson Street Elementary
Safe Routes to School Recommendations
Narrow Bolsa Street becomes congested during school
pick-up and drop-off. Converting this street to a one-way can help manage this congestion.

Adding an LPI at the intersection of Orrick Avenue and
Carson Street will give students enough time to cross
Carson Street to reach Orrick Avenue.

Walk Audit Findings
| The school is next to Carson Library and
Carson Park. Carson Street has been recently
improved with widened sidewalk, pedestrian
lighting, crosswalks, bike racks, enhanced
transit stops, and new landscaping.
| School dismissal occurs along Bolsa Street,
a narrow alley with crumbling sidewalks and
congestion during pick-up and drop-off periods.
| Segments of the sidewalk along Orrick
Avenue are buckling.

Summary of Recommendations
| Pedestrian lighting near the pick-up and
drop-off areas will improve visibility, especially
during winter hours when it is darker earlier
and later in the day. Reconstructed sidewalk
along Orrick Avenue will provide improved
access to the school.
| High-visibility crosswalks and LPIs at
intersections along Carson Street and Main
Street will improve pedestrian visibility and alert
drivers that pedestrians will be in the area.
| Converting Bolsa Street to a one-way street
will help manage the school drop-off and
pick-up traffic patterns by creating a single file
line and preventing vehicles from attempting
to squeeze past one another.
| See Figure 20 for all Safe Routes to School
Recommendations.

School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
K–5
622
77�6%
16 CITY OF CARSON 74
Figure 20. Carson Street School Recommendations
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Middle
School
Carson Street
School
Carson Park
Veterans Park
Reflections
Mini Park
Veterans Sports Complex
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E 220TH ST

CATSKILL
AVE

MONETA AVE

BOLSA AVE

GRACE AVE

JUDITH PL

ISABELLE
PL

E JAY ST

JAMISON AVE
E 215TH ST

BOLSA ST
E 219TH ST
E 216TH ST

FRIESAVE

BRANDI CT

DOLORES ST
E 223RD STMARBELLA
AVE
E 211TH ST

GULF AVE
RASHDALL AVE E 222ND ST

E CLARION DR
W 222ND ST

E SWOPE ST
E 221ST ST

W FIAT ST
W 220TH ST

W CLARION DR
E 213TH ST

MAIN ST

E BRADRICK DR

CLOVERBROOK
ST
W 223RD ST

FOXWELL AVE

RONANAVE

E ADOMAR ST

L YNTON
AVE
ISLAND
AVE

LENARDO DR
W 213TH ST

W JAY ST

ANCHOR AVE

NORTHLN

CRAIG CT
KINARD
AVE
E 212TH ST

CENTER ST
W 219TH PL

E CARSON ST

PALM CT
W 215TH ST

W DESFORD ST
W 218TH ST

W CARSON ST

E DOUBLE ST
W 214TH ST

ORRICK AVE

ARCHIBALD
AVE

E JAVELIN ST

E DOMINGUEZ ST
W 213TH PL

EAST ST

NICOLLE AVE
WESTST

CARSONTOWNCENTER
W 212TH ST
E 218TH PL

MARGARET ST

SHEARER AVE
E 218TH ST

NEPTUNE AVERAVENNA AVE

E DESFORD ST
E 214TH ST
W 219TH ST

STAMPS DR
CARSON

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Class IV - Protected Bike Lanes
Class IIIB - Bicycle Boulevards
Class IIB - Buffered Bike Lanes
Bike Facility in Design
Class III - Bike Routes
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class I - Shared-Use Paths

EXISTING/PROPOSED BIKEWAYS

BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONSPEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Crossing Facilities
Curb Treatments
Signals and Beacons
Traffic Circle
Transit Stop Improvements
Pedestrian Lighting
Traffic Calming
Enhance/Widen Sidewalk
Data provided by the City of Carson. Date saved: 12/30/2024. 0 0.15 0.3 MILES

CARSON STREET SCHOOL

RECOMMENDATIONS
75 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Walk Audit Findings
| Students at Carson High School are
dismissed primarily along 223rd Street and
Dolores Street. There is heavy traffic along
223rd Street during the pick-up period.
| Dolores Street and 228th Street are less busy
than 223rd Street, although Dolores Street
is wide with a two-way center turn lane and
parking lanes on both sides of the street.

Drivers were observed making illegal U-turns,
and pedestrians were observed crossing
midblock on Dolores Street.
| Crosswalks are missing or lack high –visibility
markings at most of the intersections in the
residential areas near the schools.
| See Figure 21 for all Safe Routes to School
Recommendations.

School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
9-12
1,378
77�9%
9 School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
K-5
Dolores Street Elementary
436
82�2%
5 Summary of Recommendations
| Pedestrian lighting around both school
campuses will improve visibility and
comfort for pedestrians walking in the
morning and evening.
| Intersection improvements such as high-
visibility crosswalk and LPIs will increase
the visibility of pedestrians crossing,
particularly at larger intersections such
as 223rd Street and Main Street.
| Constructing a center median along
223rd Street will narrow the wide
roadway and provide designated
turning areas for drivers. Separated
bike lanes on 223rd Street and a bicycle
boulevard on 228th Street will also help
to manage traffic speeds and provide a
bicycle network for cyclists in the city
and families who live near the school.

Many high school students are dismissed and walk along
223rd Street. Improved crossing infrastructure at the
intersections along 223rd Street will create safer walking conditions for these students.

During the walk audit, drivers were observed making
U-turns, and pedestrians were observed crossing
midblock across Dolores Street.

Carson High
CITY OF CARSON 76
Figure 21. Carson High School and Dolores Street Elementary School Recommendations !
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High
School
Dolores
Street
School
Caroldale
Learning Community
232nd Place
School
Veterans Park
Foisia Park
Veterans
Sports Complex

PANAMA AVE
229TH ST

MONETA AVE
W 228TH ST
W 234TH ST

BAYPORT ST
233RD ST
W 225TH ST

BOLSA AVE

W PISMO DR

ANCHOR AVE
KINARD
AVE

JUDITH PL

ISABELLE
PL

E JAY ST
E 228TH ST
W 224TH ST

VENICE ST

MEHDEN AVE

BAYWOOD DR

DOLORES ST

COLONYPARK DR
E 231ST ST

CATALINA LN
E 232ND ST
W 231ST ST

BRANDI CT
E 230TH ST
W 229TH ST ENOLA AVE
RONAN
AVE

CAMBRIA DR
E 220TH ST

GULF AVE
RASHDALL AVE E 222ND ST

GRACE AVE
W 222ND ST

E SWOPE ST
E 224TH ST
E 221ST ST

W FIAT ST
W 220TH ST

CAROLDALE AVE

ARCHIBALD

AVE MISSION
DR
E 234TH ST

ISLAND AVE

MARIBELAVE
E 223RD ST
W 218TH ST

HACIENDA LN

ADOBE LN
E 234TH
WALK

MARINE AVE
W 223RD ST

MAIN ST

W JAY ST

SERRADRFRIGATE
AVE

CATSKILL AVE
W 229TH PL

DELFORD
AVE
E 227TH ST

SHELL DR
MORRO
DR
W 230TH ST
W 219TH PL
ATMORE
AVE

PALM CT
E 229TH PL

W NEILSON ST

GINA DR

AVALON BLVD

W SHADWELL ST

PISMO DR

CYPRESS DR
231ST ST
E 219TH ST
E 232ND PL
230TH ST

NICOLLE AVE
229 ST
234TH ST
E 218TH PL
E 218TH ST
W 219TH ST
W 226TH PL

ORRICK AVE
W 226TH ST
W 232ND PL
W 233RD ST
W 224TH PL

FRIES AVE

RAVENNA AVENEPTUNE AVEMARBELLA AVE
CARSON

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Class IV - Protected Bike Lanes
Class IIIB - Bicycle Boulevards
Class IIB - Buffered Bike Lanes
Bike Facility in Design
Class III - Bike Routes
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class I - Shared-Use Paths

EXISTING/PROPOSED BIKEWAYS

BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONSPEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Crossing Facilities
Curb Treatments
Signals and Beacons
Traffic Circle
Transit Stop Improvements
Pedestrian Lighting
Traffic Calming
Enhance/Widen Sidewalk
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CARSON HIGH SCHOOLAND

DOLORES STREET SCHOOL

RECOMMENDATIONS
77 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
K-5
386
76%
6 School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
6-8
Carnegie Middle
729
81�9%
1 Bonita Street Elementary
Walk Audit Findings
| Pedestrians were observed crossing midblock
along 220th Street to reach their vehicles
from the school. Illegal U-turns were also
observed along 220th Street.
| Crossing guards expressed concerns
regarding driver behavior at 220th Street and
Bonita Street, stating drivers do not properly
stop at the stop sign. The crossing guards
also requested more crossing time at the
Bonita Street and Carson Street intersection,
as the current pedestrian interval does not
allow enough time for students to cross.
| Curb ramps are missing at the Calbas Street
and Bonita Street intersection.
| See Figure 22 for all Safe Routes to School
Recommendations.

Summary of Recommendations
| Pedestrian lighting along 220th Street
and Bonita Street will improve visibility
for pedestrians walking to school.
| Widened sidewalk on Bonita Street will
provide all pedestrians safer access to
school and allow pedestrians to share
the walkway during busier periods like
pick-up and drop-off.
| Bicycle boulevards on 220th Street
and Bonita Street will slow motorists
driving near the schools and can
discourage illegal behaviors like U-turns
and failure to stop at intersections.

A traffic circle at 220th Street and Bonita Street can slow drivers as they travel through the intersection.

Sidewalk improvements along Bonita Street will allow all students to safely access their school.

CITY OF CARSON 78
Figure 22. Bonita Street Elementary School and Carnegie Middle School Recommendations !
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Middle
School
Bonita
Street School
Perry St
Mini Park
Calas Park
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Dom
inguezChannel
E 216TH ST
E 221ST ST
E 219TH ST
CIVIC

CENTER DR
CIVIC

PLAZA DR
E 213TH ST

ANCHOR AVE

GRACE AVE

S EDGAR ST

JUDITH PL

CLUFF ST

ISABELLE
PL

ACARUS AVE
E 223RD ST

E WATSON

CENTER RD

E JAY ST

ASHMILL
ST

ISLAND AVE

FIESELAVE
E 225TH ST
E 227TH ST
E 226TH PL

BECK ST

HANSOM AVE

CALLAHAN
PL
E 224TH PL

LUCERNE ST

S TROYTON LN
E 224TH ST

E SWOPE ST

E SUSAN DR
WEISER
AVE

CLOVERDALE
ST
E 215TH PL

E LAUDER ST

E CARSON ST
E 226TH ST

PERAL TA
DR
E 212TH ST

E CLARION DR

UTILITYWAY
MARINE
AVE
FOLEY
AVE

CLOVERBROOK
ST
E 220TH ST

E ADOMAR ST

AVALONMOBILEESTATE

E RENTON ST

S PERRY ST

E JOEL ST

E FIAT ST

ALVAR PL

THOMAS DR

E CALBAS ST

NEWKIRK AVE E SPICER ST

E DOUBLE ST
E 222ND STGARSTON AVE

NORTH LN

SELWYN AVE
E 214TH ST

E DESFORD ST

AVALON BLVD CHICO ST

MARBELLA AVERAVENNA AVENEPTUNE AVE

BONITA ST

FRIES AVE

RECREATION RD
CARSON

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Class IV - Protected Bike Lanes
Class IIIB - Bicycle Boulevards
Class IIB - Buffered Bike Lanes
Bike Facility in Design
Class III - Bike Routes
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class I - Shared-Use Paths

EXISTING/PROPOSED BIKEWAYS

BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONSPEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Crossing Facilities
Curb Treatments
Signals and Beacons
Traffic Circle
Transit Stop Improvements
Pedestrian Lighting
Traffic Calming
Enhance/Widen Sidewalk
Data provided by the City of Carson. Date saved: 12/30/2024. 0 0.15 0.3 MILES

BONITA STREET SCHOOLAND

CARNEGIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDATIONS
79 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Broadacres Avenue Elementary
Walk Audit Findings
| Drivers were observed speeding along
Turmont Street and Kramer Drive.
| There is a designated loading area painted
just east of Broadacres Avenue on Kramer
Drive. The loading area is congested during
pick-up and drop-off periods, and drivers
were observed making illegal U-turns.

Families were also observed crossing midblock
along Kramer Drive.
| Sidewalks near the school are wide and in good
condition. There is a lack of pedestrian lighting
along Turmont Street in front of the school.

Summary of Recommendations
| Traffic calming techniques such as traffic
circles, curb extensions, and chicanes will
slow down drivers on streets surrounding the
school campus and will prevent undesired
driver behaviors like illegal U-turns.
| High-visibility crosswalks in the school
neighborhood will create a safer walking
route for students living in the neighborhood.
| Moving the existing loading zone on Kramer
Drive further west toward Broadacres Avenue
will allow pedestrians to cross at Grandee
Avenue, rather than walking to Broadacres
Avenue or Gunlock Avenue.
| See Figure 23 for all Safe Routes to School
Recommendations.

School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
K–5
277
87�6%
1 Several streets near Broadacres Elementary have existing speed humps. Other horizontal traffic calming techniques like chicanes and traffic circles can further manage traffic speeds in this neighborhood.

During the walk audit, drivers were observed making
U-turns when exiting this loading zone area on Kramer
Drive during school drop-off and pick-up.

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Figure 23. Broadacres Avenue School Recommendations
!
Broadacres Avenue
School
Anderson
Park
Dr. Thomas
G. Mills
Park

NESTOR AVE

GRANDEEAVE

DIMONDALE DR
GLEN

CURTISS ST

E ELSMERE DR

GLENN CURTISS ST

E CASHDAN ST

TAJAUTA AVE

E UNIVERSITY DR

E VISTA BELLA WAY

E VIA ARADO

E HELMICK ST
KRAMER
DR

PAULHAN ST

E GLADWICK ST

E FERNROCK ST

E ABBOTTSON ST

E EDOM ST

CYRENE DR

E MILLMONT ST

E TURMONT ST

E DIMONDALE DR

HARLAN AVE

DALFSEN
AVE

CRAIGJON AVE

JOPLIN AVE

EARLIEAVE

WILMINGTON
AVE

NORTHWOOD AVE

ANDMARK AVE

CLIVEDEN AVE

BROADACRES AVE

KEMP AVE

RADLETT AVE

S GUNLOCK AVE

E DEL AMO
BLVD

CAMBA AVE

S CENTRAL AVE

E BANKERS DR

S BROADWICK ST

ALVO AVE

E CYRENE DR

VIA BARON

HUGGINS DR

PRICETOWN AVE

S DOMINGUEZ HILLS DR

MIDTOWN

AVE E CALSTOCK ST

HILLFORD AVE

HARMON AVE

E DENWALL DR

BISHOP AVE

BEACHEY PL
CARSON

COMPTON

SPHERE OF

INFLUENCE

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Class IV - Protected Bike Lanes
Class IIIB - Bicycle Boulevards
Class IIB - Buffered Bike Lanes
Bike Facility in Design
Class III - Bike Routes
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class I - Shared-Use Paths

EXISTING/PROPOSED BIKEWAYS

BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONSPEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Crossing Facilities
Curb Treatments
Signals and Beacons
Traffic Circle
Transit Stop Improvements
Pedestrian Lighting
Traffic Calming
Enhance/Widen Sidewalk
Data provided by the City of Carson. Date saved: 12/30/2024. 0 0.15 0.3 MILES

BROADACRES AVENUE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDATIONS
81 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Ralph Bunche Elementary
Walk Audit Findings
| There are sidewalks in the school
neighborhood, but there are sections where
the sidewalk is in poor condition or is too
narrow, with obstructions, particularly along
the school frontage.
| There are no crosswalk markings at most
of the intersections near the school. The
crosswalks that do exist are not high visibility.
| Several roadways have speed humps,
including Haskins Lane in front of the school.
| During pick-up and drop-off, parents and
caregivers park on the east side of Haskins
Lane and cross midblock to reach the school.

Summary of Recommendations
| A raised crosswalk on Haskins Lane will allow
families to cross midblock when parking on
the east side of the street.
| High-visibility crosswalks and traffic calming
features like curb extensions on Claude Street
will add to the existing speed humps and further
create a comfortable walking environment.
| Widening sidewalks along the school frontage
on Haskins Lane will provide families and
students ample space to walk to school.
| Intersection improvements at larger nearby
intersections like Alondra Boulevard and
Haskins Lane will allow pedestrians more time
to cross the street.
| See Figure 24 for all Safe Routes to School
Recommendations.

School Details
Grade levels
Enrollment
Percentage of students in free
or reduced-price meals program
Number of pedestrian or bicycle
collisions within 0.25 mile of the school
K–8
235
59�9%
3 The crosswalks near the school are not high visibility.

The sidewalk on Haskins Lane in front of the school is
narrow with obstructions.

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Figure 24. Ralph Bunche School Recommendations
!
!
Ralph
Bunche
School
Ambler
Avenue
School
Vernon
Hemingway
Park
Walnut
Street Park
Hemingway Aquatic Center

KEEGANAVE

E ALONDRA
BLVD

MAPLEAVE
E 169TH ST

SANDHILL AVE
E 154TH ST

S SANPEDRO ST

CHERIEPL
W 154TH ST

E REDONDO BEACH BLVD

E GARDENA
BLVD
MICON CIRE 157TH ST

BILLINGS DR E KENBRIDGE DR

S KEENE AVE

S APRILIA AVE

MCKINLEY AVE

ENGLANDER
ST

S WADSWORTH
AVE

W CLAUDE ST

HASKINS
LN

E NORDBY ST
CLAUDE
ST

E BRADENHALL DR
E 163RD ST

DARLAN ST

W ALONDRA BLVDS VISALIA LN
W 156TH ST

W CYPRESS ST
E 153RD ST
E 158TH ST

E CHERITON DR

E NEWFIELD ST

DEBL YNN AVE
ROADR

S MALLOY
AVE

TARRANT
AVE

AVALON BLVD

S STULMAN ST S CASWELL AVES TAPER AVE
ISHIDA
AVE

E JANIS ST

S STANFORD
AVE

KINGSHILL PL
SAN

PEDRO ST

BELFOREST DR

MONTANERO
AVE

W CALDWELL ST

SANDEL AVE

E MOOREHAVEN DR
E 159TH ST

SHERMAN DR

LORELLA AVE

W REEVE ST

E WALNUT ST

E AIRLINE WAY

W RAYMOND ST

S HASKINS
AVE

E CENTERVIEW DR

W TICHENOR ST

S TARRANT AVE

S VISALIA AVE

S BARCLAY AVE

KINGSVIEW AVE

CORLETT AVE

W LANTANA ST

W BENNETT ST

W BILLINGS ST

MARGAY AVE

S CL YMAR AVE
CARSON

COMPTON

CITY OF CARSON

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
Class IV - Protected Bike Lanes
Class IIIB - Bicycle Boulevards
Class IIB - Buffered Bike Lanes
Bike Facility in Design
Class III - Bike Routes
Class II - Bike Lanes
Class I - Shared-Use Paths

EXISTING/PROPOSED BIKEWAYS

BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONSPEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
Crossing Facilities
Curb Treatments
Signals and Beacons
Traffic Circle
Transit Stop Improvements
Pedestrian Lighting
Traffic Calming
Enhance/Widen Sidewalk
Data provided by the City of Carson. Date saved: 12/30/2024. 0 0.15 0.3 MILES

RALPH BUNCHE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDATIONS
83 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Non-Infrastructure Program
Recommendations
Non-infrastructure programming complements
the recommended infrastructure in this CATCP by
providing opportunities for community members
to learn about the benefits of walking and biking
and encouraging community members to use active
transportation to replace driving trips. Successful
programs typically follow a “Five Es” approach,
adapted from the League of American Bicyclists:

Equity: Programming should
be available and accessible
for all community members
in Carson, particularly in
disadvantaged communities.

The following section describes existing and recommended programming in the city of Carson and in the Los Angeles County region. While the City should lead the implementation of these recommended programs, this can also be an opportunity for City staff to work with local nonprofits, schools, neighborhood groups, and jurisdiction partners.

Engineering: Programming
should support the
implementation of active
transportation infrastructure.

Education: Programming
should educate community
members about the benefits
of using active transportation.

Educational programming
should also teach community
members how to use existing
walking and biking facilities in
the city, and how all road users
should share the road.

Encouragement: Programming
should encourage walking
and biking in the city
through celebrations, group
activities, and special events.

Evaluation: Programming should
include metrics that evaluate
the levels of walking and
biking in the city to compare
data before and after the
implementation of a program
or infrastructure improvement.

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California Bicycle Racing
(Education, Encouragement)
California Bicycle Racing holds three bicycle races
per year in Carson as part of their California Bicycle
Racing Series. The races are held in an industrial area along Wilmington Avenue and include road closures
along the route. The 24-year-old race is open to the
public and offers races for all community members
from beginners to professional bicycle racers. Visitors can also learn about bicycle education while at
the event. There is an opportunity for the City to
collaborate with California Bicycle Racing to expand
or enhance the event.

Existing Programs
Tour de Carson
(Education, Encouragement)
The Tour de Carson is a bicycle event for children
and adult bicyclists. Community members can visit
the event to learn about safe bicycling through the
children’s bicycle rodeo or through a traffic skills
bicycling course for adults and teens. The Tour de
Carson also includes a 9-mile and a 20-mile bicycle
ride so bicyclists can build their confidence on the
road and have fun riding in a group. This event
has only been hosted once in 2023, but should
be continued annually to encourage safer bicycle
riding in the city.

BikeLA
(Education, Encouragement)
BikeLA is a nonprofit committed to creating a
bikeable Los Angeles County. The mission of the
organization is to make communities in LA County
healthy, safe, and fun places to ride a bike through
advocacy, education, and outreach. BikeLA hosts
educational campaigns such as bike safety classes,
bicycle repair, and bike light distribution, as well as group bike rides that are open to the public. BikeLA
has a local chapter network to empower local
champions to continue bike advocacy and education.

The Carson Bicycle Coalition is a chapter of BikeLA.

85 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN Recommended Programs

6. For details, visit SCAG’s “Borrow the Kit of Parts” page (https:/ /scag.ca.gov/borrow-kit-parts).

Open Street Events
(Equity, Education, Encouragement)
Open Street Programs, such as CicLAvia and Play
Streets, work to reimagine streets as a public space
and allow residents to walk and bike in a low-stress
environment free from cars. Expanding on these
programs locally will invite residents of Carson
to try cycling and provide more opportunities for
recreation and community building.

Bike Friendly Business Districts
(Encouragement)
Started in Long Beach in 2010, Bike Friendly Business
District programs partner with local businesses to
provide incentives to customers to ride bikes. These
incentives can include discounts, bike valet, bike
repair services, and bike parking. Carson already
has a vibrant recreational cycling community due to
the presence of multiple cycling teams, groups, and
local races. By implementing Bike Friendly Business
Districts, the City can encourage bicycling for
transportation, rather than just recreation.

Demonstration Events
(Equity, Education, Encouragement, Engineering)
Pop-up, or demonstration tactical urbanism
installations are an effective way to educate
residents on new types of infrastructure that they
may encounter as part of the implementation of the
CATCP. These installations can be temporary street
segment or intersection designs that reimagine how
a street could function when prioritizing pedestrians
and cyclists. The Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) has a pre-fabricated Go
Human Kit of Parts that jurisdictions can use to
create these temporary demonstrations.
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Traffic Safety
(Education)
The Carson Department of Community Services
and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department can
deploy enforcement in strategic areas, such as
areas with high pedestrian and bicyclist volumes,
to encourage good traffic safety behaviors.