Agenda packet — Carson City Council, March 18, 2025 (part 4 of 5)

ATP FUNDING TYPE REQUESTED:

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
LAPG 25-U (REV 05/2022)
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
address important issues related to the city’sroads and bikeways, leading to significant reduction of city collisions and pedestrian fatalities.

Amendment (Existing Project) YN Date: 6/15/2022
District EA Project ID PPNO MPO ID Alt Project. ID/prg. 7 ATP
County Route/Corridor PM Bk PM Ahd Project Sponsor/Lead Agency LA Carson, City of
MPO Element
SCAG Local Assistance
Project Manager/Contact Phone E-mail Address
Eliza Jane Whitman (626) 689-9992 [email protected] Project Title
City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
Location (Project Limits), Description (Scope of Work)
With 18.7 sq miles of grid street networks (including California State University, Dominguez Hills), connecting Carson’scommunities can enable widespread mode shifts to bicycling.

Component Implementing Agency
PA&ED Carson, City of
PS&E Carson, City of
Right of Way Carson, City of
Construction Carson, City of
Legislative Districts
Assembly: 64 Senate: 35 Congressional: 44
Project Benefits (If more space is needed, use the Additional Information field on the next page.) Bicycling and walking are low-cost and healthy transportation options that provide economic and livability benefits to communities. When residents and visitors bicycle or walk for a trip, it alleviates congestion, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, and helps extend and improve the quality of people’slives. Below is a brief overview of the benefits of greater investments as the Carson Master Bicycle Plan will serve asa Purpose and Need
Carson is creating a Master Bicycle Plan that will serve as a policy document to guide the eventual development of infrastructural improvements, maintenance of bicycle friendly routes and pathways, and support for safe facilities and education programs. These policies will Category Outputs/Outcomes Unit Total
Active Transportation Increased community/stakeholder engagement to identi Each 10 Active Transportation Enhanced sight distance and visibility (e.g., removing no Feet 200 Active Transportation Reduced speed and volume of motor vehicles Miles 25 Active Transportation Improved compliance with local traffic laws Each 1 NHS Improvements: Roadway Class: Reversible Lane Analysis:

Inc. Sustainable Communities Strategy Goals:Yes Reduces Gre enhouse Gas Emissions:

Project Milestone Existing Proposed
Project Study Report Approved
Begin Environmental (PA&ED) Phase
Circulate Draft Environmental Document (Document Type) CE Draft Project Report
End Environmental Phase (PA&ED Milestone)
Begin Design (PS&E) Phase
End Design Phase (Ready to List for Advertisement Milestone) Begin Right of Way Phase
End Right of Way Phase (Right of Way Certification Milestone) Begin Construction Phase 9/1/2023
End Construction Phase 8/21/2025
Begin Closeout Phase
End Closeout Phase (Closeout Report)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
Date: 6/15/2022
a catalyst for residents, students, employees, employers and bicycle enthusiasts to engage in a plan that will eventually reduce barriers to bicycling within the City of Carson and through the city limits, as well as:
1) Expansion of grid and neighborhood street systems for a connected network of bicycle routes that provide major missing links to downtown Carson and neighboring cities (e.g., Compton, Long Beach, Gardena, Torrance). 2) Closure of gaps in missing links to existing city bike routes to fully completeCarson’sbicycle grid route system. 3) Making bicycling and transit work together in a seamless manner, and designation of family bicycle loops to encourage increased ridership. 4) Enhancement of off-street bicycle pathways so that Carson residents of all ages and skill levels can commute safely without the worries of riding alongside motorized vehicle traffic.
5) Stimulation in the market for micromobility devices, as the COVID-19 quarantine led to dramatic increases in micromobility device purchases. Carson intends to build on that momentum, particularly if theinstitutional innovations to support local or neighborhood programs for telework, e-retail, distance education and telemedicine are sustained in some form, post-pandemic. 6) Reduction of traffic congestion because the City of Carson is located in the region known as South Bay, where 22% of the streets have relatively fast speeds with 10 major arterials in each direction carrying approximately 80% of the traffic. Those routes are congested because the plannersfailed to anticipate that their design would not scale-up to handle the volume of motor vehicles in the South Bay today. (That number is 665,000 vehicles and counting!)
7) Advancement in safety measures and awareness. A 2021 analysis of South Bay collisions conducted by California’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System found that Carson has the third highest auto collision rate, and the fourth highest total collision rate accounting for population. This data provides context as to why, from 2010 to 2021, Carson experienced a combination of 430 pedestrian/bicycle collisions.

In total, there were 460 victims who were affected during this nine-year duration, with 19 deaths and 42 hospitalizations resulting from serious injuries caused by auto collisions.
8) Encouragement of transportation equity, with social and educational opportunities further realized through the provision of safe non- motorized access to schools/learning centers, and by constructing bicycle/pedestrian facilities in struggling neighborhoods with low-income populations including at-risk youth, older adults, the disability community, and vulnerable families/individuals.. As of 2022, statewide baseline estimates of the percentage of these groups who have easy access to safe and comfortable non-motorized travel opportunities do not exist. 9) Protecting the environment by advancing air quality and fossil fuel emissions, while simultaneously lowering GHG emissions to reduce economic dependence on fossil fuels. Increased provision of safe biking routes is fundamental to preserving the environment; and ofCarson’s environmental resources, air quality has the highest potential for improvement via the continued investment in bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure programs.
10) Increased recreational opportunities that enhance quality of life by permitting greater access to scenic public lands and offering more ways to enjoy the outdoors.
11) Maximizing transportation investments since the efficacy or bicycle/pedestrian networks are optimized by the addition of strategic local connections.
12) Improving the regional economy because bicycle/pedestrian facilities create access to jobs for much of the local region and beyond. Bike infrastructure has been shown to attract a highly educated working class, which would in turn help with building and growing new businesses within the City of Carson.
13) Leveraging community-based partnerships. Concurrent with the Carson’s new Master Bicycle Plan, California State University's Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) location is considering the development of a university bicycle program offering incentives, classes, and outreach to educate its students about the importance of bike safety such as rules of the road, properly fitting and wearing a bike helmet for every ride, demo on how to lock a bike, free bicycle registration and IDs, and assistance with bicycle routes to and from campus. Anticipated and enhanced stakeholder coordination will occur as the city works in tandem with CSUDH to make biking the fastest way to get around— expanding campus capacity to park over 12,500 student bicycles and providing Bike Safety Repair stands so students have the tools for self- service minor repairs and a pump to inflate their tires.

Additional Information
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
LAPG 25-U (REV 05/2022)
Index Page
7-Carson, City of-1
City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
Project Programming Request (PPR)
Date: 6/15/2022
Project Information:

Project Title: City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
District County Route EA Project ID PPNO
7 Los Angeles Carson
Funding Information:

DO NOT FILL IN ANY SHADED AREAS
Proposed Total Project Cost ($1,000s) Notes:

Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 897 0 0 0 0 897
TOTAL 0 0 897 0 0 0 0 897
ATP Funds Infrastructure Cycle 6 Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s) 20.30.720
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Caltrans
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ATP Funds Non-Infrastructure Cycle 6 Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s) 20.30.720
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Caltrans
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ATP Funds Plan Cycle 6 Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s) 20.30.720
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Caltrans
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 897 0 0 0 0 897
TOTAL 0 0 897 0 0 0 0 897
ATP Funds Previous Cycle Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Caltrans
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
LAPG 25-U (REV 05/2022)
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
Project Programming Request (PPR)
Date: 6/15/2022
Project Information:

Project Title: City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
District County Route EA Project ID PPNO
7 Los Angeles Carson
Summary of Non-ATP Funding
The Non-ATP funding shown on this page must match the values in the Project Funding table.

Fund No. 2: Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Carson, City of
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund No. 3: Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund No. 4: Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund No. 5: Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund No. 6: Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund No. 7: Program Code
Proposed Funding Allocation ($1,000s)
Component Prior 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 26/27 27/28+ Total Funding Agency E&P (PA&ED) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PS&E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes:

R/W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
3 During fiscal year 2021/2022, Carson’sCity Council approved $67.5M for approximately 117 Capital Improvement Projects with $23,834,088 dedicated to funding new projects focused on streets, traffic signals, sidewalks, and other related city facilities that both create solutions and strengthen Carson’sexisting infrastructure. This is because typically, any project related to new construction and design requires follow-up reports informed by city engineers who regularly bring shared work processes, cost-effectiveness,collective regulatory knowledge, and risk mitigation to the table. These activities thus inform executive management and the City Council when quantifying project priorities.

Additionally, back in 2015, Caltrans awarded the city $17,000,000 for the implementation of Carson’s original Street Master Plan.

Proposed streetscape improvements included ADA compliance, crosswalk modifications, bicycle enhancements, and installation of bike lane “sharrows.”By 2017, a Certification of Substantial Completion was issued, extending the affected project area from FigueroaStreet to Avalon Blvd. The goals developed for this plan began with increasing bicycling/walking before subsequently involving elements directly related to the benefits of such activities. California’s two types of regional transportation planning agencies— MPOs and RTPAs — have also adopted several of the Street Master Plan’srevised goals, particularly those related to infrastructure improvements andbike facility upgrades.
0 While bicycling/walking are a hobby for some Carson residents, for many others (e.g., office commuters) they represent the only opportunity for mobility. Active transportation models serve a key function in broadening social and educational opportunities for various segments of Carson’s population including at-risk youth, older adults, the disability community, as well as vulnerable families and individuals. Currently taking precedence over developing adjacent properties is the acquirement of amenities conducive to enhancing, encouraging, and supporting regular bike use throughout the city. These amenities include way-finding signs, intermodal transit maps, adequate bike stands, and route signage to expand on awareness and safety. Bicyclists— like motorists— need a place to store their vehicle, whether quickly grabbing coffee or securing bicycle lockers for all-day parking near transit. This pronounced absence of amenities has been identified as a major deterrent to widespread bicycle use within the city, with riders of all ages unable to store their bikes securely or travel safely alongside vehicular traffic. As previously mentioned, from 2010 to 2021, Carson experienced a combined 442 pedestrian and bicycle collisions. In total, there were 460 victims who were affected during this 11-year duration, with 18 deathsand 47 hospitalizations resulting from severe injuries caused by auto collisions. 0 Government code section 65080 encourages transportation planning agencies to— at least every four years— adopt and submit an updated regional transportation plan to the California Transportation Commission and the Department of transportation. In May 2021, Carson City Council created a new vision and mission, shifting its main objective to being proactive when evaluating the value (not simply costs) of both pilot projects and continued programs. Carson will carefully consider financial incentives for the city, as definedin Section 65080, for the purposes of increasing transportation investments to:

Permit the preservation and safety of city streets; and Better meet the community’s interconnectivityand/or basic human needs It is worth noting that the local impediments residents believe have contributed most toCarson’srising poverty rates include:
-High levels of segregation, which is why this planning initiative seeks to expand accessibility by connecting residents to jobs, retail Part A7: Screening Criteria
The following Screening Criteria are requirements for applications to be considered for ATP funding. Failure to demonstrate a project meets these criteria will result in the disqualification of the application.

1. Demonstrated fiscal needs of the applicant:
- Is all or part of the project currently (or has it ever been) formally programmed in an RTPA, MPO and/or Caltrans funding program?
- Are any elements of the proposed project directly or indirectly related to the intended improvements of a past or future development or capital improvement project? Yes No
Yes No
If “Yes”,explain why the other project cannot fund the proposed project. (Max of 200 Words) Words Remaining:
- Are adjacent properties undeveloped or under-developed where standard“conditions of development” could be placed on future adjacent redevelopment to construct the proposed project improvements? Yes No
If “Yes”,explain why the development cannot fund the proposed project. (Max of 200 Words) Words Remaining:

Document why the project should still be considered as being“consistentwith the RegionalPlan”. (Max of 200 Words) Words Remaining:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
LAPG 25-U (REV 05/2022)
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7-Carson, City of-1
City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan

2. Consistency with an adopted regional transportation plan:
- Is the project consistent with the relevant adopted regional transportation plan that has been developed and updated pursuant to Government Code Section 65080?
Yes No
Note: Projects not providing proof will be disqualified and not be evaluated.

3. Is the Implementing Agency Caltrans? Yes No
centers and other activity centers, thereby producing much-needed upgrades to bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation connectivity.
-Lack
of knowledge re: physical activity and nutrition, with a 29% ofCarson’sresidents currently meeting the recommended guidelines for physical activity. Approximately 41% of Carson's residents are considered obese, which is nearly double the state’s obesity rate of 24%.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
LAPG 25-U (REV 05/2022)
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
Remove Open File
Maps of Plan Area Boundaries.pdf
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CalEnvironScreen Census Tracts for City of Carson.pdf
Part B: Narrative Questions
Question #1
QUESTION #1
DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (0-30 POINTS)
A. Map of Plan Area Boundaries: (0 points): Required
Provide a scaled map showing the boundaries of the proposed project, the geographic boundaries of the disadvantaged community, and disadvantaged community access point(s) and destinations that the project is benefiting.

B. Identification of Disadvantaged Community: (0 points) Select one of the following 5 options. Must provide information for all Census Tract/Block Group/Place Number that the project affects. ● Median Household Income
● CalEnviroScreen
● Free or Reduced Priced School Meals - Applications using this measure must demonstrate how the project benefits the school students in the project area.
● Healthy Places Index
● Other
Select Option: CalEnviroScreen
An area identified as among the most disadvantaged 25% in the state according to the CalEPA and based on the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool 4.0 (CalEnviroScreen 4.0) scores (score must be greater than 40.05). This list can be found at the following link under SB 535 List of Disadvantaged Communities:
https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/calenviroscreen/document/calenviroscreen40resultsdatadictionaryf2021.zip NOTE: Use the CES 4.0 Score value from Column H only! The Census Tract number is in Column A, the Population is in Column B.

Census Tract/Block Group/Place # Population CalEnviroScreen Score 6037543100 7,254 62.43 +
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6037543801 5,159 57.14 +
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6037544001 4,574 56.55 +
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6037543905 4,636 56.25 +
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6037543400 3,731 55.98 +
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6037541002 3,318 54.69 +
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6037543903 3,740 54.34 +
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6037543501 7,457 53.67 +
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6037543802 6,478 48.21 +
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6037544002 3,187 45.50 +
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6037543306 7,863 42.90 +
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6037543702 6,637 42.56 +
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Highest California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) score from above (autofill):

62.43 (to be used for qualifying as benefiting a DAC only) California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) score for the community benefited by the project:

52.13 (to be used for severity calculation only)
Must attach a copy of CalEnviroScreen page for each census tract listed above. Attach all pages as one pdf.

C. Plan Area: (0 - 15 points)
Percentage of census tracts within the plan area that qualify as a disadvantaged community 50-74% D. Severity: (0 - 15 points)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
0 The City of Carson’s total area of 19 square miles is in Southern California, about 16 miles south of downtown Los Angeles in the region known as South Bay. Carson is bordered by the city of Long Beach on the east, and the city of Torrance on the west, and is home to California State University’s Dominguez Hills location. The Los Angeles harbor is a few miles to the south of Carson, which is served by three different freeways that pass through the city: the Harbor (110) Freeway; the San Diego (405) Freeway; and the Artesia (91) Freeway. Carson is characterized as a working-class city with a mix of long-time public/private employers providing economic stability for its families. Although the population, according to the statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau 2010-2020, decreased slightly from91,714 to 91,046, the ethnic representation has shifted with an increase in the Hispanic population from 18% to 27%, and a 27%, and a decrease in the Anglo population from 24% to 21%. Black and Asian populations remained steady at 25% and 23% respectively, but with family poverty levels rising from 9% to 13% within the same decade. Another change was reflected in Carson's rising unemployment rate (5% to 11%) from 2020-2021, as this was during the height of the pandemic, and of which the city hopes to fully recover from. COVID-19 also caused a massive drop in student enrollment, with only 23% graduating from high school this past year. And, as reported by the L.A.

County Department of Public Health’s 2021 Community Health Profile on Carson, approximately 24% of residents live below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, with 22% demonstrating limited English proficiency.

Part B: Narrative Questions
Question #2
QUESTION #2

PRIORITY TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY-WIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANS WITHIN OR, FOR AREA-WIDE

PLANS, ENCOMPASSING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS, OR COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANS. (0-20 POINTS) A. Priority. Select one: (0-10 points)
Applicant has neither a pedestrian plan, a bicycle plan, a safe routes to schools plan, nor a comprehensive active transportation plan.

Applicant has a bicycle, pedestrian, or safe route to schools plan but not all.

Applicant is seeking to update a pedestrian, bicycle, safe routes to school, or comprehensive active transportation plan that is older than 5 years.

Applicant is seeking to update a pedestrian, bicycle, safe routes to school, or comprehensive active transportation plan that is less than 5 years old.

For existing plan(s), list the plan title, web link, and date it was published.

Title: Carson's Safe Routes to School Master Plan Web file:///C:/Users/miche/Downloads/6DRTC8JUlY20_Exhibit1_D Date: 07/08/20 :

Title: Carson Master Plan of Bikeways Web: https://ci.carson.ca.us/content/files/pdfs/planning/BikeMaster Date: 09/01/13 Title: Carson Street Master Plan Web: https://ci.carson.ca .us/content/files/pdfs/planning/Carson_Str Date: 08/27/15 Title: Web: Date:

B. Statement of Need (0-10 points)
Describe the active transportation problems or deficiencies within the plan area. Include the community's active transportation needs and why this plan is necessary to meet those needs.

Discuss:
x Lack of insufficient non-motorized infrastructure for users x Number of collisions resulting in injuries or fatalities to non-motorized users x Lack of connectivity and mobility by active transportation to community identified destinations (such as schools, transit facilities, community centers, employment centers, and other destinations.) x The local health concern responses should focus on:

Specific local public health concerns, health disparity, and/or conditions in the built and social environment that affect the project community and can be addressed through the proposed program. Please provide detailed and locally relevantanswers instead of general descriptions on the health benefits of walking and biking (i.e. "walking and biking increase physical activity").

Local public health data demonstrating the above public health concern or health disparity. Data should be at the smallest geography available (state or national data is not sufficient). One potential source is the Healthy Places Index (HPI) (http:// healthyplacesindex.org)
x Other
(Max of 750 Words) Words Remaining:

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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
The Environmental Health Index measures exposure based on EPA’s air quality carcinogenic, respiratory, and neurological toxins by neighborhood. The Environmental Health Index varied widely in the City of Carson, with the areas in southern Carson seeing the lowest ratings. According to U.S. Census Data (2016-21 ACS), the number of employees walking/bicycling to work is decreasing along with use of public transportation and carpooling. HPI further confirms that 65% of Carson’s residents are active commuters, with only half (50%) reporting having automobile access. These results clearly demonstrate an unmet community need, with thecity’salternative transportation modes long overdue for updates. The following factors both support and drive this need:
-Over the past three decades, the city has experienced substantial economic growth due to an influx of businesses drawn to Carson for a variety of reason (e.g., low property taxes, competitive lease rates for commercial/industrial/office spaces). -The U.S. Department ofTransportation’sNational Bicycling and Walking Study has outlined goals for local governments:
1) Double the current percentage of trips made by bicycling/walking; 2) Completion of Master Bicycle Plan update and implementation of its major recommendations; and 3) Reduce by 10% the number of bicyclists and pedestrians killed or injured in traffic crashes.

Detailed demographic/economic analyses have helped the city with garnering community feedback and input, such as when pinpointing which local impediments residents believe have contributed most to Carson’s rising poverty rates:
-High levels of segregation, which is why this planning initiative seeks to expand accessibility by connecting residents to jobs, retail centers and other activity centers, thereby producing much-needed upgrades to bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation connectivity. -Over 10% of Carson’sworking population report having one-way commutes 60 minutes or longer. People with long commute times have less free time to exercise and experience considerable stress associated with traffic. Research studies have shown that individuals spending extended periods of time commuting to and from work are at increased risk of obesity. As such, 41% of Carson’s residents are currently considered obese (nearly double the state obesity rate of 24%).

The City of Carson is home to approximately 50,567 skilled workers that mostly live and reside in neighboring cities. Carson has demonstrated a need to create and encourage safe bikeability for its workforce traveling to our city on a daily basis. Therefore, it is essential for Carson to develop a Master Bicycle Plan to serve as guidance for the development of bike facilities throughout the city. The primary purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive Master Bicycle Plan that identifies optimal biking routes and preferred treatments, while functioning as an important reference document that ensures bicycle facilities are considered during road maintenance and reconstruction, as well as when important land use decisions are made. The plan should also identify potential bike routes that will connect to other regional transportation networks.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ATP APPLICATION FORM
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City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
1 A hired consultant is tasked with coordinating a contact list of advocacy-based organizations and local public and private schools interested in community engagement. The consultant then books and schedules outreach events at community locations deemed appropriate for engagement activities (e.g., when applying evaluative methodologies or accumulating quantitative/qualitative data through a mix of multiple choice/free-form surveys). Secured project partners for the Master Bicycle Plan are the Carson Chamber of Commerce, the CarsonBicycle Coalition, and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)— all of whom agreed to serve as key community stakeholders,helping to significantly expand outreach while simultaneously gathering relevant data or information.

Other potential stakeholders may involve business owners and employment centers, the City of Carson’s Environmental Commission, nonprofits, faith-based groups, transit agencies, and law enforcement officers. The city will attempt to reach a variation of bicycle users living in Carson, including:

Families and recreational bikers;
Commuters relying on bicycling as their primary mode of transportation; and even Bike novices who don’tcurrently ride, but are open to the possibility if it was easier/safer to use.

When planning this proposal, the City of Carson’s Office of the City Manager, Planning Department, and Department of Public Works presented the concept of developing an entirely new Master Bicycle Plan to the Public Works Committee,Carson’sBicycle Coalition, and CSUDH. This effort spurred enthusiasm for a Master Bicycle Plan specially tailored for the benefit of Carson— broadening lines of communication for ideas and feedback shared prior to the project’s implementation phase.

QUESTION #3
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (0-25 POINTS)
Part B: Narrative Questions
Question #3
Describe the community based public participation process that will be utilized as part of the development of a plan.

A. Describe who will be engaged in the creation of the plan. Identify key community stakeholders, and any other stakeholders. (5 points max) (Max of 250 words) Words Remaining:

B. Describe how stakeholders will be engaged in the development of the plan. Describe your intended outreach methods during the plan’s development (e.g., charrettes; community workshops; pop-up events; social media, etc.), including the number of outreach activities and estimated number of people reached. How will you maximize the accessibility of the community engagement process? (e.g., providing translation, interpretation, and child care services; selecting times/locations convenient to the general public; ensuring culturally/linguistically appropriate materials). Describe the strategies that you will use to address any engagement challenges that you expect to arise due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any unique challenges you expect to face.(15 points max) (Max of 700 words)
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In response to the changing demographics, the City of Carson will conduct outreach in English, Spanish, and Tagalog (Limited English Proficiency: 12% Spanish; 8% Tagalog) to residents of all ages. Major local employers will also be targeted to distribute promotional materials and information among their employees. Pioneer, Volvo, Nissan, United Airlines, Honeywell, Canon, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Goodyear, ARCO, Yoplait, Kenwood, Shell Oil, Hyundai, IKEA, Cafe Au Lait, Mikasa, K-Mart, and Pitney Bowes are just several of the 3,000 businesses who value their Carson locations. Additionally, the city will use its sponsored social media sites to collect relevant feedback, all the while working to promote a series of Master Bicycle Plan-related forums. The Carson Bicycle Coalition, the Carson Chamber of Commerce, environmentally oriented youth clubs, grassroots organizations, and other interested volunteers are expected to play a substantial part assisting with the gathering/dissemination of information. The city can further encourage engagement through its local newspaper, Daily Breeze. Although Carson is slated to have a variety of departments involved with developing the Master Bicycle Plan, the Office of the City Manager will oversee scheduled outreach activities to better ensure community stakeholder events are held on time, and that data is accurately gathered before being presented to the community.

Project processes are intended to involve collaborative engagement centered on deriving input from the general public, community stakeholders, the City Board and Commissions, and City Council. Therefore, this new Master Bicycle Plan must implement the following community engagement strategies:
-Consistent electronic communication, with project updates made available through the City of Carson website and social media sites that have been set up for the project. Email updates are to be routinely shared with project partners (e.g., CSUDH, Chamber of Commerce, Carson Bicycle Coalition).
-Online survey and interactive map— The City of Carson will conduct an online survey in late 2023 with over 1,000 respondents to be launched through Wikimapia in early 2024. Both will give the public an opportunity to have their say on existing bicycling habits, barriers to bicycling, locations where bike parking is needed, and possible bike-share locations. -Community Workshops— Several community-based workshops will be advertised and held in all areas throughout the city, with the goal of soliciting as much feedback as possible from Carson residents or those who commute to Carson regularly for work. This is a necessary 32 STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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C. Describe how you intend to maintain ongoing outreach with stakeholders to communicate changes to the draft plan and how the stakeholders' input was addressed. In addition, how do you intend to keep the community and stakeholders updated following plan adoption? (5 points max) (Max of 500 words) Words Remaining: 3 For the duration of the planning project, outreach with stakeholders will be maintained through updates that are routinely posted on the City of Carson website’sas well as social media sites created specifically for the project to help boost views and generate buzz aroundCarson’s new Master Bicycle Plan. In addition, email communications will be sent to project stakeholders to announce key milestones and provide updates with regard to the project’s scheduled outreach events, draft plan/final plan release, and final plan adoption by City Council.

Directly following plan adoption, stakeholders will be invited to give another round of feedback before moving forward with implementation.

The city also has existing programs which may be able to assist with project outreach or engagement— as we ideally work together to coordinate a community-based communication network that those experiencing bicycle or transit-related issues can contact or refer to:

1. Bicycle Ambassador Program – This program has over 38 volunteer ambassadors who help with the facilitation of bicycle education/ outreach across the city.

2. High School and Middle School Bicycle Ambassadors – By joining this program, middle and high school students can help with various Safe Routes to School activities, with participants able to earn a community service credit toward their graduation requirements.

3. Safe Routes to School – This program’s goal is to get at least 50% of K–12 school children safely biking/walking to school on a regular basis. Along with Bike to School Day, the City of Carson’sBike Month activities include educational classes and light-up-the-night initiatives.

It’s recommended that long-term partnerships are formed with these stakeholder organizations when implementing bicycle projects.

Support for the continuation and expansion for these programs was widely demonstrated during initial planning processes, as they too are in strong alignment with the Master Bicycle Plan’s goals of:
-Enhancing safety in Carson’stransportation corridors, with many innovative engineering approaches now available to improve non- motorized safety.
-Increase bicycling/walking activity, as it serves as a springboard that enables widespread benefits (e.g., roadway markings, wayfinding). -Advance the environment, air quality and fossil fuel emissions, while lowering GHG emissions and reducing economic dependence on fossil fuels.
-Expand recreational opportunities and enhance quality of life by permitting greater access to scenic public lands and offering more ways to enjoy the outdoors.
-Advance public health initiatives as these activities are requisite to reversing the obesity trend amongCarson’sresidents as well as growing chronic disease rates.
-Provide transportation equity, with social and educational opportunities further realized through the provision of safe non-motorized access to schools/learning centers, and by constructing bicycle/pedestrian facilities in struggling neighborhoods with low-income populations. -Maximize transportation investments since the efficacy or bicycle/pedestrian networks are optimized by the addition of strategic local connections.
-Improve the regional economy because bicycle and pedestrian facilities create access to jobs for much of the local region and beyond.

Bike infrastructure has been shown to attract a highly educated working class, which would in turn help with building and growing new businesses within the City of Carson.
component when developing a Master Bicycle Plan to meet unmet needs. Visual presentations will come with conceptual options detailing what anticipated bike paths/routes may look like accompanied by regional maps, renderings, potential amenities (e.g. water fountains,bike lockers) and new signs to help guide bicyclists who may not be familiar with the city’s grid network. -Presentation Workshops— Following the Community Workshops, the city will take the opportunity to present its findings through a draft design concept. Once again, these workshops are held for the purpose of collecting a second round of community feedback, as thisrough conceptual design must be approved before using it to continue developing Carson’s Master Bicycle Plan. -Formal participation in key citywide events. The City of Carson takes advantage of these regularly attended events to presentinformation while soliciting input at multiple events/public meetings such as: Summer Bike to Work Day, Open Streets, Community Issues/Air Quality Forums, and the Citywide Planning Projects Open House.
-Leveraging community-based partnerships—Concurrent with the Carson’s new Master Bicycle Plan, CSUDH is considering the development of a university bicycle program offering incentives, classes, and outreach to educate its students about the importance ofbike safety such as rules of the road, properly fitting and wearing a bike helmet for every ride, demo on how to lock a bike, free bicycle registration and IDs, and assistance with bicycle routes to and from campus. Anticipated and enhanced stakeholder coordination will occur as the city works in tandem with CSUDH to make biking the fastest way to get around, expanding campus capacity to park over 12,500 student bicycles and providing Bike Safety Repair stands so students have the tools for self-service minor repairs and a pump to inflate their tires.

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IMPLEMENTATION
A. Describe how the plan will lead to implementation of the identified projects. (10 points max) Discuss:
• How the final plan will result in specific projects that can lead to future ATP applications. • How you will prepare to implement projects identified in the plan. (e.g. adopting supportive policies, programming projects into the Regional Transportation Plan, etc.)
• How you will quickly translate the projects and programs identified in the plan into tangible programs and infrastructure. • Identify any specific funding sources (aside from the ATP) that would be available to fund the implementation of infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure programs identified in the plan. (Max of 500 words) Words Remaining: 3
The city will initiate and complete a comprehensive process to customize an appropriate Bicycle Master Plan connecting Carson to its surrounding communities. This plan will be actively used and referred to when seeking guidance and with analyzing/amending Carson’s General Plan and Municipal Code, thereby permitting for the implementation of bicycle improvements. The plan will evaluate the City of Carson’sability to conform with the National Association of City Transportation (NACTO) guidance. To accomplish this, the city must meet specific objectives to produce final deliverables occurring in a manner that is able to produce beneficial outcomes for the planning project.

Included are initial planning events between the project’s management staff and stakeholders who are in the project’s area ofinfluence.

During these meetings, field surveys are completed, with subsequent findings documented on engineering surveys demonstrating which streets exhibit the best bike route potential. These suggested routes will be publicly advertised through e-communications and socialmedia/ websites to obtain community input on the selections. Once confirmed, supplementary research is completed to substantiate this potential as well as maximize the safety and effectiveness of highlighted routes.

The Master Bicycle Plan is intended to be pragmatic and implementable as a result of robust public education and outreach efforts, provided to Carson residents of all ages. This helps with clarifying whether theplan’sgoals and objectives are reasonably attainable, and when attempting to address the issues Carson continues to struggle with, such as:
-Identification of bicycle route maps and way-finding signs -Determining bike locker location
-Providing links for the bicycle routes to join existing pathways and/or connect to other transportation options -Indicating with digital maps where the building and construction of new routes will take place This effort involves a public outreach component, bolstered by education centered on the importance of bicycle safety and how to bike anywhere in Carson. A maintenance plan follows-up to disseminate information so that maintenance programs for future bike facilities are established as sustainable. Estimated costs will be administered for every phase of the Master Bicycle Plan, with possible funding sources closely examined and researched. Once concluded, the Bicycle Master Plan will be available in print/digital formats for widespread distribution, catapulting the project into its implementation phase. There is an analysis of Carson’s existing General Plan and Municipal Code that’s required before moving onto project implementation, allowing for any final recommendations or changes to be prepared for incorporation (per policy and practice into the city’s General Plan and Municipal Code).

In addition to these final analyses, the Final Environmental Impact Report for the city’s General Plan must be reviewed, ensuring an initial study of the Master Bicycle Plan’s environmental impact report is available in a timely fashion (e.g., all requirements and recommendations from the California Environmental Quality Act). Related printed and digital documentation can then be mass-produced and forwarded on for adoption. Finally, this documentation is distributed to Carson’sCity Council for adoption of the Master Bicycle Plan as an amendment to the General Plan and Municipal Code.

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Trina Luo
District 7 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Coordinator 100 S. Main Street, 12th Floor • Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Ms. Luo,

We are a local chapter of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC), first created in 2013 in pursuant to Section 5.17 of the LACBC’s bylaws. Since then, the mission of the Carson Bicycle Coalition has remained fairly straightforward and simple—To assist with building a better, more bike-friendly Carson. Our community-based collaborative brings together Carson’s most diverse and under-resourced populations to help with improving:

1. Bicycling environments located within city limits for bike novices/enthusiasts.

2. Traffic congestion and/or release of greenhouse gas emissions.

3. Quality of life for all involved, particularly those most reliant on the city’s multi-modal transportation systems.

Throughout the years, a larger number of residents who are living in the City of Carson have begun to cycle and walk recreationally (as well as more frequently) as this expands pathways to work, shopping and transit. Therefore, this 2023 City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan is broader in scope, including coverage of:
● Pedestrian issues and family priorities for enhanced safety measures. ● Guidelines or standards that have proven more bike-friendly in practice. ● Proposed revision of bikeways to ensure scalability and sustainability.

From aiding Carson with its implementation of citywide networks to collectively reviewing stakeholder feedback, we—as an experienced Bicycle Coalition—believe that the proposed Master Plan possesses the policy vision, design guidance, and specific recommendations conducive to growing biking rates to ambitious (yet realistic) levels. Our local access goals are also very much in alignment, which involves the tracking and reporting of outcomes necessary to achieving regional targets and accommodating new growth.

Ms. Luo, I thoroughly appreciate your time and consideration. Should you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter in further detail, please do not hesitate to reach me by phone or text at (310) 617-7927 or via email at [email protected].

With gratitude,

Ray Aldridge Jr., President
Carson Bicycle Coalition

June 9, 2022

Trina Luo
District 7 Active Transportation (ATP) Coordinator
100 South Main St. 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

RE: Letter of Support – CA Department of Transportation Active Transportation Grant Program for Completion of Bicycle Master Plan

Dear Ms. Luo

I am pleased to express our full support and partnership for the City of Carson’s grant application for completing a new Bicycle Master Plan. It is our intent to be active participants in the development and implementation of this planning process.

The Bicycle Master Plan will provide the city with recommended improvements to our bicycle infrastructure and a project list that will make the City of Carson a safer place for bicyclists and motorists. Making Carson better for bicyclists will help reduce vehicle traffic by decreasing the number of vehicle miles traveled, reduce greenhouse emissions by reducing the number of vehicles on the road, and enhance the local economy by improving access to businesses while allowing for safe mobility for local workers. Previous planning efforts missed connections to schools, parks, transit and active transportation facilities, and employment centers. The new plan addresses those shortcomings.

The project will help overall air quality by making it safer and easier for cyclists and allow for the city to implement complete streets, first-last mile connections to housing projects, transit, employment centers, schools, parks and more. Additionally, residents and community members will benefit from the new plan because better bicycle infrastructure is a public benefit that contributes directly to improved personal health, a better environment, and a better quality of life for the public.

Many low-income workers rely on bicycles as their primary method of commuting to work, and their safety is important to us. That is in addition to the recreational riders who can be seen on our streets every day. Bicycles could be a much more common method of transit and source of recreation with the new master plan.

530 E. Del Amo Boulevard ▪ Carson, California 90746 ▪ (310) 217-4590 www.carsonchamber.com
The Carson Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the City’s efforts to be proactive in developing this new Bicycle Master Plan and setting the stage for more active transportation in the Carson community through this proposed project.

Thank you for your consideration and continued dedication to our community. If you have any questions, please contact my office at (310) 217-4590. I would be delighted to discuss this with you further.

Sincerely,
Barry M. Waite
President
Carson Chamber of Commerce

1950 E. 220th Street, Suite 207, Carson, CA 90810
(310) 522-0500 | bgccarson.org |Tax ID No. 33-0475452
June 13, 2022
Trina Luo
District 7 Active Transportation (ATP) Coordinator
100 South Main St. 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RE: Letter of Support – CA Department of Transportation Active Transportation Grant Program for Completion of Bicycle Master Plan
Dear Ms. Luo
I am pleased to express our full support and partnership for the City of Carson’s grant application for completing a new Bicycle Master Plan. It is our intent to be active participants in the development and implementation of this plann ing process.

The Bicycle Master Plan will provide the City of Carson with recommended improvements to the bicycle infrastructure in the City and a project list that will make the City of Carson a safer place for bicyclists and motorists. Making the City of Carson better for bicyclists will help reduce vehicle traffic by decreasing the number of vehicle miles traveled, reduce greenhouse emissions by reducing the number of vehicles on the road, and enhance the local economy by improving access to businesses while allowing for safe mobility for local workers. This new plan is imperative as it integrates important missed connections to schools, parks, transit and active transportation facilities, and employment centers from previous planning efforts.

The project will help overall air quality through mode -shift, and allow for the City to implement complete streets, first -last mile connections to housing projects, transit, employment centers, schools, parks, and more. Additionally, residents and community mem bers will benefit from the new Plan because better bicycle infrastructure is a public benefit that contributes directly to improved personal health, better environment, and quality of life outcomes for the public.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson (BGCC) is a youth development organization that is committed to being a resource for the youth and families in the City of Carson. For over 30 years, BGCC has remained committed to supporting youth through results driven programs that help bridge the gap between school and home while supporting youth in achieving positive outcomes.

Through BGCC programs, young people make healthy choices that set them up for success through high school graduation and beyond. Each day after school, young people at BGCC are takin g part in sports and fitness programs, experiencing healthy food options, and working with mentors to express and understand Officers:

President:

David Traughber
Mattel, Inc
Vice President:

Jeri Vick
Community Volunteer
Secretary:

Lori Henderson¹
Northrop Grumman
Treasurer:

Roger von Ting¹
Watson Land Company
Immediate Past President:

Jim Choura¹
Choura Venue Services
Board of Directors:

Julie Beuerlein
JKB Home Design
Dr. Veronica Estrada
Pacifc Oaks College
Reese Johnson
MUFG Union Bank
Tamala Lewis
Dignity Health Sports Park
Megan McArdle, CIC, CISR
Aon Risk Solutions
Kate Mulligan
California Wellness Foundation
Jarrett Nobles
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tunde Ogunwole
Prologis
Paul Traughber
Alandale Insurance
Randy Wilson
Norm Wilson and Sons, Inc.

Staff:

Kim Richards
CEO
¹ Denotes Past President
1950 E. 220th Street, Suite 207, Carson, CA 90810
(310) 522-0500 | bgccarson.org |Tax ID No. 33-0475452
themselves through programs that practice social-emotional wellness. We are meeting the unique needs that have been voiced and communicated to us by the youth we serve, which has made it possible to provide them with customized programs in health education, behavioral health services, and nutrition programs.

Our Healthy Lifestyles programs develop the capacity of young people to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own wellbeing, help them set personal goals, and live as self-sufficient adults. Wellness calls to kids and their families ensure they have the resources they need to get through the school year.

Every day at BGCC, life-changing transformations occur when Club members are supported in making healthy choices. These lifestyle choices are not the kind that only impact a child’s life for a day, week or a year, but impact lifetimes and future generations.

We commend the city for their commitment to active and healthy lifestyles. We are proud to be partners in creating connections and alternative modes of transportation. For these reasons, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson strongly supports the City’s efforts to be proactive in developing this new Bicycle Master Plan and setting the stage for more active transportation in the Carson community through this proposed project.

Sincerely,
Kim Richards
Chief Executive Officer

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

KELLY GONEZ, PRESIDENT
MÓNICA GARCÍA

JACKIE GOLDBERG
DR. GEORGE J. MCKENNA III

NICK MELVOIN
SCOTT M. SCHMERELSON

TANYA ORTIZ FRANKLIN

ALBERTO CARVALHO
Superintendent

LOCAL DISTRICT SOUTH

MICHAEL ROMERO
Local District South Superintendent

CARSON COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS
21820 Bonita Street
Carson, CA 90745
Telephone: (310) 354-3400
Fax: (310) 532-4674
[email protected]

DR. AFIA HEMPHILL
Community of Schools Administrator
June 14, 2022

Trina Luo
District 7 Active Transportation (ATP) Coordinator
100 South Main St. 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

RE: Letter of Support – CA Department of Transportation Active Transportation Grant Program for Completion of Bicycle Master Plan

Dear Ms. Luo

The project will help ove rall air quality through mode -shift, and allow for the City to implement complete streets, first -last mile connections to housing projects, transit, employment centers, schools, parks, and more. Additionally, residents and community members will benefit fr om the new Plan because better bicycle infrastructure is a public benefit that contributes directly to improved personal health, better environment, and quality of life outcomes for the public.

As a representative of the public schools located in the Ci ty of Carson, establishing this program is a vital tool to support students and families in safely and effectively utilize alternative modes of transportation. Additionally, this is especially important for overall health and wellness for families and community members.

For these reasons, Carson Community of Schools strongly supports the City’s efforts to be

proactive in developing this new Bicycle Master Plan and setting the stage for more active transportation in the Carson community through this proposed project.

Sincerely,

Dr. Afia Hemphill
Administrator, Carson Community of Schools

June 10, 2022
Trina LuoDistrict 7 Active Transportation (ATP) Coordinator100 South Main St. 12th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90012 SUBJECT: Active Transportation Program – Cycle 6 Grant Application City of Carson Dear Ms. Luo,TheLosAngelesCountyBicycleCoalition(LACBC)ispleasedtosupporttheCityofCarsonPublicWorksDepartment in its application to the State of California Department of Transportation’s ActiveTransportation Grant Program.Many cyclists and bicycle groups (including our local chapter, the Carson Bicycle Coalition) venturethrough the City of Carson. Carson is dedicated to promoting a better, more bikeable infrastructurenetwork. This City-to-City network is essential for ActiveTransportationtobecomeareality. Anetworkthat wouldalsoincludelocal neighborhoods withsafer, better walkingandbikinglinks toschools,parks,shopping, dining, local events, and more.Toachieveourcollectiveandmutual multimodal goals,wefeel stronglythattheCityofCarson’sbikewaysmust meet theneeds of peopleof all ages andabilities, particularly forthosewholiveinthesurrounding(andcurrently morebike-friendly) cities of Torrance, LongBeach, Gardena, andCompton. Somepeoplefeel confident ridingonour streets today, but themajority—almost 60%—are“interestedbut concerned”about travelingby bike. Many of theseresidents wouldliketoexploreour communities by bike,butonlywill whenit is safer andmoreconvenient. TheCity of Carsonisworkingwithitsadjacentcommunitiestocreateamoresophisticatedandrobust bike/pedestriantransportationnetwork, implementinganewplanto build low-stress bike projects to connect our cities.At LACBC, webelievethat it is vital for municipalities towork togethertodevelopbicycleandpedestrianaccess networks that not only connect people within the borders of each city, but also with adjacentcommunities to form an interconnected network that takes people to all of the important communityamenities Only by providing these connections throughout our region can we start toencouragemorepeopletochooseactiveandpublic transportationoptions over privateautomobilesandbegintotaketheurgently needed steps towards addressing the climate change challenges that our communities face.Please accept our letter of support on behalf of this project proposal.

Sincerely,
Eli Akira KaufmanExecutive DirectorLos Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

June 10, 2022
Mr. Steven Keck
Acting Director
California Department of Transportation
1120 N Street, MS 49
Sacramento, CA 95814

RE: Letter of Support for Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 Application Dear Director Keck:

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) supports the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 funding request for the Dominguez Channel Bike Path Installation Project in the City of Carson.

We are committed to promoting goals such as increasing safety and mobility, enhancing public health, and helping achieve greenhouse gas reduction across all of our communities.

Active transportation is key to achieving these outcomes.

In furthering these regional goals, we have developed multiple initiatives and programs to address issues associated with bicycling and walking trips, including the Active Transportation Strategic Plan, Complete Streets Policy, Countywide Sustainability Planning Policy, First/Last Mile Strategic Plan, 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan, and our Vision 2028 Plan. We implement these policies as part of a larger regional effort to support the Southern California Association of Governments’ 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020 RTP/SCS) which identifies active transportation as key to addressing Southern California’s mobility challenges.

This project is consistent with our plans and policies and the 2020 RTP/SCS, as well as the shared priorities and goals of our agency and the ATP. We endorse the efforts and contribution of the City of Carson towards a sustainable transportation future, and respectfully request favorable consideration of this project for ATP funding.

Sincerely,

James de la Loza
Chief Planning Officer

CITY OF CARSON
June 14, 2022
Trina Luo
District 7 Active Transportation (ATP) Coordinator
100 South Main St. 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RE: Letter of Support - CA Department of Transportation Active Transportation Grant Program for Completion of Bicycle Master Plan
Dear Ms. Luo,
I am pleased to express our full support and partnership for the City of Carson's grant application for completing a new Bicycle Master Plan. It is our intent to be active participants in the development and implementation of this planning process.

The project will help overall air quality through mode-shift, and allow for the City to implement complete streets, first-last mile connections to housing projects, transit, employment centers, schools, parks, and more. Additionally, residents and community members will benefit from the new Plan because better bicycle infrastructure is a public benefit that contributes directly to improved personal health, better environment, and quality of life outcomes for the public.

As a Carson resident and city employee this project will allow the residents of the community to explore different areas of the city. This will also increase exposure and access for many residents to participate in many programs that they normally would not be able to attend.

For these reasons, I strongly support the City's efforts to be proactive in developing this new Bicycle Master Plan and setting the stage for more active transportation in the Carson community through this proposed project.

Sincerely,
Walter Gonzalez, Chair
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission
CITY HALL • 70 t E. CARSON STREET • P.O. BOX 6234 • CARSON, CA 90749 • (310) 830-7600 WEBSITE: ci.carson.ca.us

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1 Project Kick-Off Meeting
City of Carson staff will meet with Caltrans staff to discuss specific grant procedures, project timelines, project milestones, and project deliverables. Included in these meetings are defined responsibilties delegated to City staff, such as:
invoicing, quarterly reporting, and all other relevant project information. Sep-23 Sep-23 $2,000
2 Prepare and complete Request for
Proposal (RFP) for Consulting Services
Prepare and complete RFP process to select a consulting firm to assist the City of Carson with this project. The RFP process will follow proper Carson procurement procedures. Sep-23 Oct-23 $15,000 3 P
roject Management
Schedule monthly project status meetings involving City of Carson staff and the consulting firm to report on project status, discuss upcoming milestones, and ensure expectations are b
eing met and following grant guidelines. Submit detailed and complete invoice packages on a monthly basis to Caltrans.

Submit the required quarterly reports to Caltrans summarizing project progress. Sep-23 Aug-25 $30,000
4 Consultant Kick-Off Meeting
Conduct a kick-off meeting with the consultant, the City, and other stakeholders to review and refine, if necessary, the final details of the project scope Dec-23 Dec-23 $5,000
5 Existing Conditions
Gather existing condition information that includes current mode share, description of land use and destinations, existing bicycle parking, existing wayfinding, and existing non- infrastructure programs. Dec-23 Feb-23 $80,000 A, B, E, F, G, 6 Existing Bicycle Facilities Map
Develop a map of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the city.

Feb-23 Mar-23 $40,000 C, D,
7 Collision Data and Analysis
Gather collision data for bicyclists both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of all collisions and injuries. Perform analysis and set a goal for collision, serious injury, and fatality reduction after implementation of the plan. Dec-23 Jan-23 $35,000 H, 8 Equity Data and Analysis
Each census tract within Carson is identified as disadvantaged, therefore identify the bicycle needs and location based on lack of accesibility and state of disrepair or neglect. Also consider m
ajor destinations including CSUDH campus, Dignity Health Sports Park, and South Bay Pavilion Mall, in addition to parks and primary/secondary schools Dec-23 Jan-23 $40,000 I,
9 Social media and internet-based outreach
Create a section in the City of Carson's official website and social media sites that are dedicated to educating the public about the project and provide a means of receiving input from p
ublic. All social media and websites will be made available in numerous languages, including English and Spanish as 23% of the City of Carson's population is Hispanic (Limited English Proficiency: 12% Spanish). Sep-23 Aug-25 $40,000 J ,
10 Community Workshops
Several community workshops will be advertised and held in all areas of the City of Carson to solicit feedback from the community that will be incorporated into the Bicycle Master P
lan development. Visual presentations will be made with conceptual options of future anticipated bike paths shown.

These presentations must include potential bicycle routes and maps, renderings, potential bike amenities, and potential new signage. Information (including presentation) will be made available in digital form via recorded meetings on the City of Carson's website and social media outlets. Mar-24 Aug-24 $80,000 J , K, 11 Presentation Workshops
Present the findings from the community workshops through a draft design concept to the community for further review and feedback. This report should include a rough conceptual design for the Master Bicycle Plan. Apr-25 May-25 $70,000 J , K, 12 Stakeholder Meetings
A total of four meetings with the Carson Bicycle Coalition, CSUDH representatives, Parks and Recreation Board, and
Environmental Commission will be held to gain input on the Maste
r Bicycle Plan's goals, existing conditions, and
recommendations. Apr-24 Apr-25 $30,000 J ,
13 Define Goals and Objectives of the Plan
Process the information from community outreach efforts before combining it with input from the City of Carson's staff. It can be subsequently presented to city staff for approval as defined Go
als and Objectives for our Master Bicycle Plan within the context of a Triple Bottom Line—environmental, economic, social sustainability—evaluation. Evaluate ability to conform with National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance. Sep-24 Nov-24 $60,000
1 4 Complete Draft Plan
Define bicycle routes and prepare maps for those designated routes. Design way-finding signage and determine placement.

Recommend locations of bicycle lockers, racks, water
fo
untains, and associated amenities. Establish links for new bike paths with existing and future public transportation options within the City of Carson and its adjacent regions. Also include all potential modes of transportation in addition to public transportation. Develop a maintenance schedule for the future bike paths, amenities, and facilities. Customize a prioritization list for each phase of the project along with their locations and individual costs. Dec-24 Apr-25 $180,000 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, N, O, 15 Identification of potential funding sources
Review and identify potential local, state, federal, and non- governmental funding sources for construction of bike paths.

Funding sources will also be researched and identified for complete implementation of the entire Master Bicycle Plan. Apr-25 May-25 $40,000 M, 1 6
Analyze Municipal Code and General
Plan
Analyze the City of Carson's existing General Plan and
Municipal Code to for the integration of the new Bicycle Master Plan. Recommend changes to existing General Plan policies and Municipal Code requirements, if necessary. Jun-25 Jun-25 $50,000 K, 1 7 Final Plan
Incorporate feedback received on draft plan. Prepare final Bicycle Master Plan. The final plan will be produced and manufactured in both digital and print formats. Jun-25 Jul-25 $80,000 A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, 18 Adoption Process
Present final plan to the city council for resolution approval and adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan.

Aug-25 Aug-25 $20,000 P
Total Cost: $897,000 $0
Prepare Master Bicycle Plan
Existing Conditions and Analysis
Final Plan
Exhibit 25-PLAN
Plan Scope of Work
City of Carson
09/01/23 Project End
Date: 08/21/25City of Carson Master Bicycle Plan
Required Plan Component the Task will
Address
Project Initation and Initial Planning
Public Participation and Outreach
RFP 24-024 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) Appendix “B”
Appendix “B”
Professional Cost Price Summary Instructions
1 RFP 24-024 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP)

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS/CONTRACTORS

1. The purpose of the Professional Services Cost/Price Summary form is to provide a s
tandard format by which the Proposer/Contractor submits to the City of Carson a summary of incurred and estimated costs with attached supporting information s
uitable for detailed review and analysis. The Proposer/Contractor shall provide this form and a breakout of labor hours and key staff / classification by each task.

I
n addition to the specific information required by this form, the Proposer/Contractor is expected, in good faith, to incorporate in and submit with this form any additional data, supporting schedules, or substantiation that is reasonably required to conduct an appropriate review and analysis of the specific facts of this procurement. For effective negot
iations, it is essential to achieve a clear understanding of:
a. The existing data;
b. The
judgmental factors/assumptions applied in projecting from known data to the es
timate; and
c. The contingencies used by the Proposer/Contractor in its proposal price.

In s
hort, the Proposer/Contractor's estimating process itself needs to be disclosed.

2. W
hen attachment of supporting cost or pricing data to this form is impracticable, the data shall be summarized with schedules, as appropriate, and attached hereto. Actual supporting cost or pricing data shall be made available to the Contract Administrator or their representative upon request. If the Proposer/Contractor deems it necessary for a more effective and efficient proposal additional schedules may be attached.

N
OTE: Excel users – For proper calculations of cost elements link additional sheets to summary page.
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Direct labor
Thi
s category identifies all classifications/categories of labor (e.g. engineering, at all levels, as appropriate, craft labor, support staff, etc.) that is specifically identifiable to the W
ork and will be directly charged to the contract. (The Proposer/Contractor may classify labor in any categories that assist in managing the statement of Work as long as the c
osts are accumulated consistently for the same categories and utilized for estimating pur
poses.
a. Base Rate or prevailing wage scale, as appropriate - Proposer/Contractor shall propose labor hours consistent with same or similar Work performed in the past. b. Labor Mark-up - Contractual percentage for Direct Labor, for forward priced C
hange Work.

2. Direct Materials
a. Material costs specifically utilized for the Work and supported by invoice, historical data, catalog prices, etc.
b. Material Mark-up (i.e. overhead and profit mark-up) – Contractual percentage for D
irect Materials, for forward priced Change Work.

3. Equipment
Unit Cost – Basic unit rate of equipment utilized for the Work.

Equipment Mark-up - Contractual percentage for Direct Labor

4. Subcontractors (Lines 31 and 52)
Identify and provide total estimated cost or price for each subcontractor. Attach separate forms for all proposed subcontractors. If competitively bid provide the completed forms submitted by each responding bidder.

5. Oth
er Direct Costs (ODC) (Lines 36 and 56)
Provide itemized supporting cost or pricing data, including a description of its relationship to the Work, specifically identifying ODCs (i.e. with an itemized listing) b y
c
lassification.

6. B
id Item changes (Lines 40 thru 44)
Fill in when utilizing Unit Prices already incorporated in the Contract. If the Contractor is proposing additional Unit Prices, or changes to existing Unit Prices, the Contractor must provide detailed and specific data on all elements of cost to identify and provide an ex
planation of the additional Unit Prices or changes to bid line item Unit Prices listed under
the original contract.

7. Tot
al estimated Cost/Proposed Price
Provide the sum of all estimated costs identified for the change work.

8. T
ime Impact Analysis
Provide Schedule changes and Fragnet to substantiate changes. Identify all critical s
chedule activities affected and specify impact to contractual milestones or duration.

Provide impact in calendar days.

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NOTE: All cost elements shall be identified by separate cost categories. In addition, mark-ups, as stipulated in the Contract Changes clause, shall be identified as a separate cost element within each cost category.

The cost and pricing data must be accurate, complete and current, and the judgment factors used in projecting from the data to the estimates must be stated in sufficient detail to enable the City of Carson to evaluate the proposal.

RFP 24-024 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) Appendix “C”
Appendix “C”
Professional Services
Cost/Price Summary
RFP 24-024 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

COST/PRICE SUMMARY

1. Est. Hours Rate Per Hour Est. Cost TOTAL

2. 0.00 $0.00 $0.00

3. 0.00 $0.00 $0.00

4. 0.00 $0.00 $0.00

5. 0.00 $0.00

6. O/H Rate x Base Est. Cost

7. 0%

8. $0.00

9. Est. Cost

10. $0.00

11. $0.00

12. c. Other $0.00

13. $0.00

14. Unit Cost Est. Cost

15. $0.00 $0.00

16. $0.00 $0.00

17. $0.00

18. Est. Cost

19. $0.00

20. $0.00

21. $0.00

22. $0.00

23. $0.00

24. Est. Cost

25. $0.00

26. $0.00

27. $0.00

28. $0.00

29. Est. Cost

30. $0.00

31. $0.00

32. $0.00

33. Rate %

34. 0%

35. $0.00

36. $0.00

37. Profit/Fee Total Labor and Overhead
(line 5 + line 8) Rate %

38. $0.00 0%

39. $0.00

40. $0.00

41. Milestone
/Task
Number
Milestones/Tasks Hours Completion Date Payment Amount

42. $0.00

43. $0.00

44. $0.00

45. $0.00TOTAL MILESTONES/TASKS (Must equal line 40)
% x Total Labor and Overhead
$0.00
% x Line 23
$0.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS (Total Lines 23, 28, 32 and 35)
RFP#: 24-024
End-Item Deliverable:

City of Carson Bicycle Master Plan
Name of Offeror/Contractor:

Office address:

NOTE: For proper calculations of cost elements link additional sheets to this summary page.

Other Direct Costs
TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE (Total of Lines 36 and 39)

TOTAL SUBCONTRACTORS

TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS
a. Transportation
TOTAL BURDENED COST (add lines 5, 8, 13, 17 and 22)
Travel
b. Per Diem or Subsistence

TOTAL FEE

TOTAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

TOTAL TRAVEL
General and Administrative Expense

TOTAL LABOR OVERHEAD
Equipment
Subcontractors

TOTAL DIRECT MATERIAL
$0.00

TOTAL EQUIPMENT
Direct Labor

TOTAL DIRECT LABOR HOURS
a. Purchase Parts
b. Subcontracted items
Direct Material
Labor Overhead (O/H)

TOTAL DIRECT LABOR
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

COST/PRICE SUMMARY

46. Fill in applicable sections only

51. 52.

55. 56.

57. CERTIFICATE
** Insert the day, month and year when price negotiations were concluded and price agreement was reached.

CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT COST OR PRICING DATA
*** Insert the day, month and year of signing (i.e., When price negotiations were concluded and mutual agreement was reached on contract price).

49. Firms not audited, as described above, shall submit financial data and calculations in sufficient detail to support all proposed direct costs and subcontractor costs.
* Identify the proposal, quotation, request for price adjustment, or other submission involved, giving appropriate identifying number (e.g.

Information For Bid No., Request for Proposal No., Change Order No., Modification No., etc.)

50. The proposal reflects our estimates and/or actual costs as of the date and by submitting this proposal, Proposer/Consultant grants to City of Carson Contracting Officer and authorized representative(s) the right to examine, at any time before award, those records, which include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other supporting data, regardless of type and form or whether such supporting information is specifically referenced or included in the proposal as the basis for pricing, that will permit an adequate evaluation of such cost or pricing data, along with the computations and projections used therein, for the purpose of verifying the cost or pricing data submitted. This right may also be exercised in connection with any negotiations/discussions prior to contract award or execution of contract modification.

54. Type Name and Title of Authorized Representative Signature Date***
The labor rates and overhead costs are current and other estimated costs have been determined by generally accepted accounting principles.

Proposer/Consultant represents: (a) that it has , has not , employed or retained any company or person (other than a full time bona fide employee working solely for the Proposer/Consultant) to solicit or secure a contract, and (b) that it has , has not , paid or agreed to pay to any company or person (other than a full time bona fide employee working solely for the Proposer/Consultant) any fee, commission, percentage or brokerage fee, contingent upon or resulting from the award of this contract, and agrees to information relating to (a) and (b) above, as requested by the Contracting Officer.

53. This proposal as submitted represents our best estimates and/or actual costs as of this date.

This is to certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data (as defined in Section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and required under subsection 15.403-4) submitted, either actually or by specific identification in writing, to City of Carson's Contracting Officer or to City of Carson's Contracting Officer's representative in support of ______________________* are accurate, complete and current as of ________________________**. This certification includes the cost or pricing data supporting any advance agreements and forward pricing rate agreements between the Proposer/Consultant/Contractor and the City of Carson that are a part of the proposal.

48.a. Agency Name/Address 48.b. Individual to contact/Telephone Number

47. Has any Agency of the United States Government, State government, or local public agency performed any review of your account or records, overhead rates and general and administrative rates in connection with any public prime contract or subcontract within the past twelve months? Yes No If yes, when? Reference Contract No.

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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and
TDG ENGINEERING, INC.

01007.0006/1056519.3 -1-

AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
TDG ENGINEERING, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this ____ day of March , 2025 by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and TDG ENGINEERING, INC. , a California corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal or bid for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.

C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder.

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest 01007.0006/1056519.3 -2-
professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s scope of work or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 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 this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

1.5 Familiarity with Work.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facil ities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the co nditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until writt en instructions are received from the Contract Officer.

1.6 Care of Work.

The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.
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1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.

1.8 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 costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreem ent, 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 or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

1.9 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.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Eight Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Fifty Two Cents ( $851,948.52) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.
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2.2 Method of Compensation.

The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, (b) contract retention is maintained, and (c) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.4 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 City’s 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 necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub- category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub- contractor contracts . Sub- contractor 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, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s 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 City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
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ARTICLE 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 one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively.

3.3 F
orce 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 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 Officer’s 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, Consultant’s 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) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”).

ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:

(Name) (Title)
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(Name) (Title)

(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.

Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, 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 Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be John Merrill, Traffic Engineer, or as otherwise designated by the City Manager. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

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 herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an 01007.0006/1056519.3 -7-
independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor 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. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

ARTICLE 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:
(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) Wo
rker ’s Compensation Insurance . A policy of worker’s 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 Employer’s Liability insuran ce coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.00.
(c) A
utomotive 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 01007.0006/1056519.3 -8-
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 Consultant’s profession, as determined by the City’s 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 Consultant’s 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) S
ubcontractors. 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) A
dditional 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 G
eneral 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 Consultant’s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and 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 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 Certi ficates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply 01007.0006/1056519.3 -9-
with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER
NAMED HEREIN.
[to be initialed] ______________
Consultant Initials
City, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which t he Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.

In the event the Consultant subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to Section 5.1, and such certificates and endorsements shall be provided to City.

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, 01007.0006/1056519.3 -10-
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 e ntity 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, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ 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.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer.

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 Risk Manager of the City (“Risk 01007.0006/1056519.3 -11-
Manager”) due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the event the risk manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Consultant agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

ARTICLE 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. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. 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. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notw ithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

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 as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to 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 City of its full rights of 01007.0006/1056519.3 -12-
ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. 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.

6.4 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 City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, 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 City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors 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 there under. 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 City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. 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 01007.0006/1056519.3 -13-
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, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 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, though not reduced, 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. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, cost s, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.4 Waiver.

Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.

Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

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. 01007.0006/1056519.3 -14-

7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

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 exercis e 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.

7.6 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 a legal action under this Agreement.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ 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, Consultant may terminate this Agreement if and only if all of the following criteria are met: (i) City is in default under the terms of this Agreement; (ii) Consultant has given City thirty (30) days’ written notice (or longer, if circumstances warrant) of the default and the reasons for the default; and (iii) City has failed to cure the default within said cure period. 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, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant ha s initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of City’s termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

7.8 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 01007.0006/1056519.3 -15-
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.

7.9 Attorneys’ 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 may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 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.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financi al interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 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 01007.0006/1056519.3 -16-
this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure 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.

8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq. , as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

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.

9.2 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.

9.3 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 co nstitute but one and the same Agreement.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. 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. No amendment to or modification 01007.0006/1056519.3 -17-
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

9.5 Severability.

In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in 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 phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections 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.

9.6 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 inte rest 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 “non -interests” 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.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

The persons executing this Agreement 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 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 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

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[vas;rjl]
CONSULTANT:

TDG ENGINEERING, INC., a California
corporation

By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

Address: 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800
Silver Springs, MD 20910

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. 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.

01007.0006/1056519.3

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
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NUMBER OF PAGES
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DATE OF DOCUMENT
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SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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)

___________________________________

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

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

A. Refer to Exhibit “A-1”
II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

A. As detailed in Exhibit “A-1”
III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

A. As requested by City’s Contract Officer
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.

V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:

A. Adam Vest, PE, Project Manager
B. Roger Pelayo, Principal-in-Charge
C. Adam Wood, AICP, QA/QC Lead and Strategic Advisor
D. Jeremy Chrzan, PE, PTOE, LEED AP, QA/QC Lead and Strategic Advisor E. Lila Singer-Berk, Deputy Project Manager
F. Wendy Phelps, AICP, Network Planning and Neighborhood Connectivity Lead G. Erika Kulpa, Community Outreach and Engagement Lead
H. Sara Rauwolf, PE, Concept Design and Complete Streets Lead I. Ellie Fiore, AICP, General Plan and Code Review Lead J. Adam Russell, RSP, Project Planner
K. Malia Schilling, Project Planner
L. Daniel David, PE, Senior Engineer

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
The Agreement is hereby amended as follows (deletions shown in strikethrough and additions shown in bold italics):

I. Section 1.1 ( Scope of Services) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“1.1 Scope of Services.

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform a ll services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.” II. Section 1.8 (Additional Services) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“1.8 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 costs 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 or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an

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increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.”
III. Section 2.3 (Reimbursable Expenses) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City. Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.”

IV. Section 2.4 (Invoices) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“2.4 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 City’s 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 necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub- contractor contracts. Sub-contractor 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, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45)thirty (30) days of receipt of Consultant’s 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. Should the City fail to make timely payment, Consultant reserves the right to stop work until payment is received. 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 City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.”

V. Section 3.3 ( Force Majeure) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“3.3 Force Majeure.

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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 extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the reasonable judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s 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, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.”

VI. Section 3.4 (Term) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“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 eighteen (18) months one (1) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”).”

VII. Section 4.1 ( Representatives and Personnel of Consultation) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultation.

(Name) (Title)

It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor

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may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Additionally, 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 Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.”

VIII. Section 4.5 (Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, with the exception of the subcontractors identified in the immediately following sentence, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. The subcontractors City has consented to are as follows:
i. Arellano Associates ; and
ii. Impact Sciences.

In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.”

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IX. Section 5.2 (General Insurance Requirements) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

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 Certi ficates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements 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.

All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

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to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, or employees or volunteers.

Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

Any deductibles or self -i nsured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, and employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for whi ch the Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.

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 to the extent 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, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or to the extent arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or to the extent arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
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hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, in cluding but not limited to, legal costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it f
ails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities to the extent occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ 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. In the event this Agreement involves the performance of professional services by Consultant, Consultant’s officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, Consultant’s costs to defend Indemnitees shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault per Civil Code § 2782.8.”
XI. Section 6.1 (Records) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“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. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. Following prior notice to Consultant, Thethe 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. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a

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public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.”
XII. Section 6.3 (Ownership of Documents) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“6.3 Ownership of Documents.

Additionally, any preexisting intellectual property contained within Consultant's deliverables thereto belonging to Consultant shall remain the property o f Consultant unless otherwise indicated in the scope of services. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. 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.”

XIII. Section 6.4 ( Confidentiality and Release of Information ), Sub- Section (c), of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including reasonable attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.”
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XIV. Section 7.7 (Termination Prior to Expiration of Term) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

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“7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ 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, Consultant may terminate this Agreement if and only if all of the following criteria are met: (i) City is in default under the terms of this Agreement; (ii) Consultant has given City thirty (30) days’ written notice (or longer, if circumstances warrant) of the default and the reasons for the default; and (iii) City has failed to cure the default within said cure period. 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 The Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date o f 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, except as provided in Section 7.3. 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. In the event of City’s termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.”
XV. Section 8.2 (Conflict of Interest) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenantscertifies that, to the best of its knowledge, information and belief, that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.”

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:

A. Refer to Exhibit “C-1,” Exhibit “C-2,” Exhibit “C-3,” Exhibit “C-4” while noting that Exhibit “C-3,” Exhibit “C-4” and portions of Exhibit “C -1” reflect tasks and rates for subconsultant services.

B. Commencing 12 months following issuance of Notice to Proceed by City’s Contract Officer, Consultant’s direct labor costs will increase by 5%. However, this increase will not result in an increase of the Contract Sum which will remain unchanged.

II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub- budget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 1.8.

III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:

A. Line items for all personnel describing 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 $851,948.52 as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

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41 Milestone/
Task
Number
Milestone / Task Hours Payment Amount
1 Project Management and Administration 136 $77,139.86
2 Existing Conditions Analysis 371 $70,491.05
3 Outreach and Engagement 464 $229,154.49
4 Draft Bicycle Master Plan 1916 $324,131.12
5 Final Bicycle Master Plan 375 $65,880.78
6 Optional Tasks 359 $85,151.22

45. TOTAL MILESTONES/TASKS (Must Equal line 40) $851,948.52

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41 Milestone/
Task
Number
Milestone / Task Hours Payment Amount
1 Project Management and Administration 50 $23,599.50
2 Existing Conditions Analysis 0
3 Outreach and Engagement 1428 $146,001.97
4 Draft Bicycle Master Plan 0
5 Final Bicycle Master Plan 0
6 Optional Tasks 0

45. TOTAL MILESTONES/TASKS (Must Equal line 40) $169,601.47

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41 Milestone/
Task
Number
Milestone / Task Hours Payment Amount
1 Project Management and Administration $400.00
2 Existing Conditions Analysis
3 Outreach and Engagement $20,371.05
4 Draft Bicycle Master Plan
5 Final Bicycle Master Plan
6 Optional Tasks 88

45. TOTAL MILESTONES/TASKS (Must Equal line 40) $20,771.05

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform the below services within 18 months following Notice to Proceed issued by City’s Contract Officer:

Milestone/
Task Number
Milestone / Task
1 Project Management and Administration
2 Existing Conditions Analysis
3 Outreach and Engagement
4 Draft Bicycle Master Plan
5 Final Bicycle Master Plan
6 Optional Tasks

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

RESOLUTION NO. 25-034

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY24-25) budget on June 18, 2024 for the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds of the City via Resolution No. 24-056; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the FY2024-25 budget; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it necessary to amend the FY2024-25 General Fund budget and Special Revenue Funds budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The following amendment(s) will be made to the City’s FY2024-25 budget.

Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
220-80-820-904-8019-PW1785 Bus/Bike Lane & Related CIP $897,000

Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall keep a copy of this resolution attached to the FY2024-25 budget on file, and effective as of March 18, 2025 the same shall be in force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2025.

APPROVED

_________________________ ________________________
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF CARSON )
I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 25-034 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on March 18, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

_____________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 00000A522 Adv. Project ID Date: April 15, 2024 to 0724000172 Location: 07-LA-0-CRSN
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT Project Number: ATPLNI-5403(031) E.A. Number: FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS NO 07-5403S21
Locode: 5403
This Program Supplement, effective 03/22/2024, hereby adopts and incorporates into the Administering Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5403S21 for State Funded Projects which was entered into between the ADMINISTERING AGENCY and the STATE with an effective date of and is subject to all the terms and conditions thereof. This PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT is executed in accordance with Article | of the aforementioned Master Agreement under authority of Resolution No. approved by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY on (See copy attached).

The ADMINISTERING AGENCY further stipulates that as a condition to the payment by the State of any funds derived from sources noted below encumbered to this project, Administering Agency accepts and will comply with the Special Covenants and remarks set forth on the following pages.

PROJECT LOCATION: With 18.7 sq miles of grid street networks (including California State University, Dominguez Hills), connecting Carson's communities can enable widespread mode shifts to bicycling.

TYPE OF WORK: Master Bicycle Plan will serve as an informative guide when LENGTH: 0.0(MILES) developing a framework that improves the
Estimated Cost State Funds Matching Funds
STATE $897,000.00 LOCAL OTHER
$897,000.00 $0.00 $0.00

CITY OF CARSON STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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| hereby certify upon my personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for this encumbrance:

Accounting Officer Gorin pe Date 4/15/2024 $897,000.00
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SPECIAL COVENANTS OR REMARKS
A. This PROJECT will be administered in accordance with the applicable CTC STIP guidelines and the Active Transportation Program guidelines as adopted or amended, the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG), and this PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT.

B. This PROJECT is programmed to receive State funds from the Active Transportation Program (ATP). Funding may be provided under one or more components. A component(s) specific fund allocation is required, in addition to other requirements, before reimbursable work can occur for the component(s) identified. Each allocation will be assigned an effective date and identify the amount of funds allocated per componenit(s).

This PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT has been prepared to allow reimbursement of eligible PROJECT expenditures for the component(s) allocated. Unless otherwise determined, the effective date of the component specific allocation will constitute the start of reimbursable expenditures.

C. STATE and ADMINISTERING AGENCY agree that any additional funds made available by future allocations will be encumbered on this PROJECT by use of a STATE-approved Allocation Letter and STATE Finance Letter. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that STATE funds available for reimbursement will be limited to the amount allocated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and/or the STATE.

D. Upon ADMINISTERING AGENCY request, the CTC and/or STATE may approve supplementary allocations, time extensions, and fund transfers between components. Funds transferred between allocated project components retain their original timely use of funds deadlines, but an approved time extension will revise the timely use of funds criteria for the component(s) and allocation(s) requested. Approved supplementary allocations, time extensions, and fund transfers between components made after the execution of this PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT will be documented and considered subject to the terms and conditions thereof.

Documentation will consist of a STATE approved Allocation Letter, Fund Transfer Letter, Time Extension Letter, and Finance Letter, as appropriate.

E. This PROJECT is subject to the timely use of funds provisions enacted by the Active Transportation Program guidelines, as adopted or amended, and by approved CTC and State procedures as outlined below.

Funds allocated for the environmental & permits (E&P), plan specifications & estimate (PS&E), and right-of-way components are available for expenditure until the end of the second fiscal year following the year in which the funds were allocated.

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SPECIAL COVENANTS OR REMARKS
Funds allocated for the construction component are subject to an award deadline and contract completion deadline. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to award the contract within 6 months of the construction fund allocation and to complete and accept the construction within 36 months of award.

F. Award information shall be submitted by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY to the District Local Assistance Engineer immediately after project contract award and prior to the submittal of the ADMINISTERING AGENCY'S first invoice for the construction contract. Failure to do so will cause a delay in the State processing of invoices for the construction phase.

G. The ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall invoice STATE for environmental & permits (E&P), plans specifications & estimate (PS&E), and right-of-way costs no later than 180 days after the end of last eligible fiscal year of expenditure. For construction costs, the ADMINISTERING AGENCY has 180 days after project completion or contract acceptance to make the final payment to the contractor prepare the final Report of Expenditures and final invoice, and submit to STATE for verification and payment.

H. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to submit the final report documents that collectively constitute a "Report of Expenditures" within one hundred eighty (180) days of PROJECT completion. Failure of ADMINISTERING AGENCY to submit a "Final Report of Expenditures" within 180 days of PROJECT completion will result in STATE imposing sanctions upon ADMINISTERING AGENCY in accordance with the current LAPM and the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Guidelines.
|. ADMINISTERING AGENCY indirect costs, as defined in 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards, to be claimed must be allocated in accordance with an Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP), submitted, reviewed, and approved in accordance with Caltrans Audits and Investigations requirements which may be accessed at: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/audits/.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with, and require all sub-recipients and project sponsors to comply with 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards, and all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, and will assure that its contractors and subcontractors will be obligated to agree, that Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, 48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., and all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, shall be used to determine the allowability of individual PROJECT cost items.

Any Fund expenditures for costs for which ADMINISTERING AGENCY has received Program Supplement 07--540-A522- SERIAL Page 3 of 4
07-LA-0-CRSN
ATPLNI-5403(031)

SPECIAL COVENANTS OR REMARKS
payment or credit that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 2 CFR, Part 200, or 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 3, are subject to repayment by ADMINISTERING AGENCY to STATE. Should ADMINISTERING AGENCY fail to reimburse Funds due STATE within 30 days of demand, or within such other period as may be agreed in writing between the Parties hereto, STATE is authorized to intercept and withhold future payments due ADMINISTERING AGENCY from STATE or any third-party source, including, but not limited to, the State Treasurer, the State Controller, and the California Transportation Commission.

J. By executing this PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with all reporting requirements in accordance with the Active Transportation Program guidelines, as adopted or amended.

K. This PROJECT has received funds from Active Transportation Program (ATP). The ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to administer the project in accordance with the CTC Adopted SB1 Accountability and Transparency Guidelines.

The ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall construct the PROJECT in accordance with the scope of work presented in the application and approved by the California Transportation Commission. Any changes to the approved PROJECT scope without the prior expressed approval of the California Transportation Commission are ineligible for reimbursement and may result in the entire PROJECT becoming ineligible for reimbursement.

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-040

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. A522 TO

ADMINISTERING AGENCY- STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE-FUNDED
PROJECTS NO. 07-5403821 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION - NON-
INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE OF FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ATPLNI-5403(031):

MASTER BICYCLE PLAN
WHEREAS, Caltrans and the City of Carson (“City”) are required by the Federal Highway Administration to execute a Program Supplement Agreement to the Master Agreement Administering Agency-State Agreement State-Funded Projects (Agreement No. 07-5403S21) for Project No. 1785:

Master Bicycle Plan.

WHEREAS, Program Supplement No. A522 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 07-5403S21 will permit the City to be reimbursed as specified in the agreement with Active Transportation Non-Infrastructure Program (ATPNI) state fund money for the preparation of Carson’s Master Bicycle Plan.

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

Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Approval of Program Supplement Agreement. The City Council hereby approves the Program Supplement No. A522 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 07-5403S21 and authorizes the Mayor to execute this Resolution.

Section 3. Further Acts. The City Manager, Director of Public Works and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute such other documents and certificates, and to perform such other acts and deeds, as may be necessary or convenient to effect the purposes of this Resolution and the transactions herein authorized.

Section 4. 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 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

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Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 22"4 day of May 2024.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF CARSON:
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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Yala Davis-Holmes, Mayor ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

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|, Dr. Knaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 24-040 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on May 22, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Davis-Holmes, Hilton, Dear, Hicks, Rojas NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 28. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Duane Cobb, Housing Analyst CM/Housing CMO Housing & Neighborhood Subject: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUALACTION PLAN (AAP) I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson, as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funding from the federal government, is required to prepare a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan for the use of those resources. This public hearing is an opportunity to elicit public input into the development of these related documents.

The Consolidated Plan is a ﬁve-year planning document that identiﬁes needs within low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and outlines how the City will address those needs. Ultimately, it guides investments and helps achieve HUD’s mission of providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for LMI populations. Jurisdictions participating in any of the following HUD funding programs must submit a Consolidated Plan every ﬁve years:

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – CDBG is a ﬂexible federal funding source that can be used for both housing and non-housing activities, including neighborhood revitalization, workforce and economic development, community and nonproﬁt facilities, and infrastructure and public services in LMI communities.

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) – HOME is used for building, acquiring, and rehabilitating affordable housing for rent and homeownership. It may also be used for direct rental assistance to low-income residents.

Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) – ESG funds programs and services supporting people experiencing homelessness. This includes operating shelters, providing essential services to shelter residents, administering rapid rehousing programs, and delivering homelessness prevention services.

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) – HOPWA supports low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing affordable housing opportunities.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 6, 2025.

2. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (FY2025) CDBG budget.

5. APPROVE the submission of the City’s 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson has been a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, each year since the act was enacted. CDBG funding can be used for projects and programs primarily beneﬁting persons of low and moderate income.

Guidelines established by HUD for jurisdictions participating in its formula grant programs, including CDBG, as found in Title 24 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 91 and Part 570, mandate the preparation and submission of a Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) every ﬁve years, and an Annual Action Plan (AAP) each year. The ConPlan can be viewed as a strategic plan for the use of CDBG funds as well as other resources that the City devotes toward the achievement of similar objectives over a ﬁve-year period, with the AAP constituting the annual update of that strategy. HUD will evaluate the ConPlan and AAP against three basic objectives for the CDBG program:

Provision of decent housing,
Provision of a suitable living environment, and
Provision of expanded economic opportunities.

Essentially, a ConPlan consists of the following components:

Consultations with public and private agencies regarding housing and non-housing issues; A housing and market analysis describing the City's demographics, housing and facilities and services for the homeless as well as non homeless persons with special needs; Assessment of housing and non-housing community development needs of the City; and Five-year strategies for such issues as affordable housing and homelessness, non-housing community development, and housing.

It is estimated that HUD will allocate the City $660,108.00 in CDBG entitlement funding for Program Year 2025 (City Fiscal Year 2025/26). The City’s most recent ConPlan was submitted in 2020 and covers CDBG Program Years 2020 through 2024 (encompassing the period beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2024). The City must now submit to HUD a new ConPlan for Program Years 2025 through 2029 (encompassing the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029). As it has done each year, the City must also submit an AAP for Program Year 2025 (the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026), which, as the ﬁrst year of the ConPlan cycle, will be included as part of the ConPlan. The ConPlan was prepared with the assistance of a consulting ﬁrm, RSG Solutions, Inc.

The HUD regulations regarding ConPlans and AAPs mandate a citizen participation and public review process.

This includes a minimum of two public hearings prior to the submission of a ConPlan or an AAP. City staff and RSG Solutions, Inc. convened two public input sessions on the ConPlan and AAP; a virtual community input meeting on January 15, 2025, and an in-person community input meeting January 27, 2025.

Drafts of the ConPlan and AAP were made available on March 4, 2025, with public hearing taking place on March 18, 2025. Subsequently, the drafts are then subjected to a HUD-mandated 30-day public review and comment period which begins on March 19, 2025, and concludes on April 21, 2025.

CDBG Process
Each year, considerable public interest is devoted to the allocation of CDBG funds for eligible community public services. Per CDBG regulations, this funding is restricted to no more than 15% of the annual entitlement allocation (that is, $99,016.20 for FY 2025-2026).

To qualify as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient in the City of Carson, an organization must meet speciﬁc eligibility requirements in accordance with HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 570) and local CDBG program guidelines. Eligible subrecipients include private nonproﬁt organizations (501(c)(3)), public agencies, and certain for-proﬁt entities that provide eligible public services beneﬁting low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents or addressing urgent community development needs. Staff notiﬁed over twenty organizations, including some based locally in Carson, regarding the application process and relevant deadline.

As stated in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) documents that were disseminated as part of the program application, HUD requires that public service organizations shall not target or serve any single ethnic population.

Discrimination of any kind in the rendering of public services shall be cause for the rejection of a proposal.

Organizations whose primary purpose is to beneﬁt members of a particular ethnic group are not prohibited from applying for CDBG funds, but the program for which CDBG funds are sought must be open to persons outside that ethnic group. Religious or faith-based organizations are advised that Federal funding may not be used to support any religious activities or religious inﬂuence in the delivery of public services.

Additionally, any organization that applies to be considered for funding are required to demonstrate ﬁnancial and administrative capacity to manage federal funds, maintain compliance with HUD reporting and monitoring requirements, and adhere to federal regulations, including OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Additionally, subrecipients must provide a measurable public beneﬁt to the community at large, ensure non-discriminatory service delivery, and document that at least 51% of program beneﬁciaries meet HUD’s LMI criteria. Compliance with environmental reviews, Section 504 (disability accessibility), and Section 3 (economic opportunities for low-income individuals) is also required. Applicants must submit a detailed program proposal, budget, organizational history, proof of nonproﬁt status (if applicable), and evidence of insurance coverage to be considered for funding.

Also, the following criteria were used in evaluating requests for public service funding:

The organization is viable, stable, and exhibits the administrative capacity to successfully complete a project history and performance including ﬁndings and/or corrections.

The service directly beneﬁts extremely low, low, and moderate income Carson residents.

The organization has a process in place to measure the amount of assistance provided to Carson residents.

The service will not duplicate or overlap an existing service.

The organization has other sources of funding to match or supplement the City’s CDBG funding.

The CDBG funding provided will be used for client services, not on-going administrative expenses.

A request for proposals (RFP) for public service providers was issued on January 14, 2025, with a response deadline of February 3, 2025. That RFP generated four responses, from the following entities:

Public Service Requests FY 2025/26
Fair Housing Foundation has requested $36,627.00
Housing Rights Center has requested $34,977.00
Boys & Girls Club of Carson has requested $40,000.00
Venice Family Clinic has requested $20,000.00
Staff is recommending meeting the requested amounts for Boys & Girls Club of Carson and Venice Family Clinic Staff recommends selecting the Housing Rights Center (HRC) as the Fair Housing provider for Public Service FY 2025/26. This recommendation is based on HRC’s expanded availability of in-person walk-in clinics, ensuring greater accessibility for Carson constituents who prefer direct, face-to-face assistance over online consultations.

Additionally, HRC offers in-house legal services, enhanced referral resources, and dedicated staff support for both tenants and property owners, providing a higher level of comprehensive fair housing assistance.

The draft ConPlan issued for public review and comment (Exhibit No. 1) includes the recommended Program Year 2025-2026 AAP allocations. The CDBG Program Year 2025-2026 Action Plan is also included as part of Exhibit No.

1. These services are critical in assisting the City in fulﬁlling the aforementioned mandate to aﬃrmatively further fair housing, and in executing the Citizen Participation Plan (Exhibit No. 2).

Exhibit No. 3 (Proposed Project Summary Table) is a capsule summary of the funding requests and Exhibit No. 4 (2025-2026 CDBG Estimated Public Service Allocations) details Public Service requests and recommended allocations.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed action would allocate the FY 2025-2026 estimated grant of $660,108.00.

No impact to the General Fund is anticipated.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Draft 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (pg. 4-132) and CDBG Program Year 2025-2026 Action Plan (pg. 133-159)

2. Draft Citizen Participation Plan

3. 2025-2026 CDBG Proposed Project Summary Table

4. 2025-2026 CDBG Estimated Public Service Allocations

Attachments
Carson 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Action Plan Draft Citizen Participation Plan
2025-2026 CDBG Proposed Project Summary Table
2025-2026 CDBG Estimated Public Service Allocations

City of Carson

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and
2025-2026 Annual Plan
DRAFT

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... 4 ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ..................................................................4 The Process ........................................................................................................................... 8 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) .....................................................................8 PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I) ..........................9 PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) ............................................ 14 Needs Assessment ............................................................................................................... 18 NA-05 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 18 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) ............................................................. 20 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ................................... 34 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ....................... 37 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) ............................. 40 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) ............................................... 42 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) ................................................................................................. 44 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c) ............................................................................ 50 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ..................................................... 55 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) ................................................. 59 Housing Market Analysis ..................................................................................................... 61 MA-05 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 61 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) ..................................................................... 62 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) ........................................................ 66 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) ............................................... 69 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) ............................................................................ 74 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) ...................................................................... 76 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)................................................................ 79 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ........................................................................ 82 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ................................................ 83 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ............................................................................. 93 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households -

91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2) ............................................................................................................. 98 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) ................................................................. 102

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Strategic Plan .................................................................................................................... 106 SP-05 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 106 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) ................................................................................. 107 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) ............................................................................................. 108 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) ...................................................................... 110 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) .......................................................... 111 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) ....................................................................... 113 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) .......................................................................................... 117 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) .................................................. 120 SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.215(h) ........................................................................ 121 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) ................................................................................... 123 SP-65 Lead-Based Paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ................................................................................ 126 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) ...................................................................................... 128 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ......................................................................................................... 130 Expected Resources ........................................................................................................... 133 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................................................................. 133 Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................. 135 Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 137 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ......................................................................................................... 137 AP-38 Project Summary.............................................................................................................. 139 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) .................................................................................. 144 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ........................................................................................ 145 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ............................................................................................... 146 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ................................................... 147 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j) ........................................................................ 151 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ................................................................................................. 154 Program Specific Requirements ......................................................................................... 159

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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction

As an entitlement jurisdiction under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Carson (City) receives federal funds in proportion to its population size, concentration of poverty, and other socioeconomic and demographic data. To remain eligible for these funds, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan to HUD every five years. This document serves as Carson’s Consolidated Plan for the 2025 to 2029 Program Years.

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year planning document that identifies needs within low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and outlines how the City will address those needs.

Ultimately, it guides investments and helps achieve HUD’s mission of providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for LMI populations. Jurisdictions participating in any of the following HUD funding programs must submit a Consolidated Plan every five years:

• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – CDBG is a flexible federal funding source that can be used for both housing and non-housing activities, including neighborhood revitalization, workforce and economic development, community and nonprofit facilities, and infrastructure and public services in LMI communities. • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) – HOME is used for building, acquiring, and rehabilitating affordable housing for rent and homeownership. It may also be used for direct rental assistance to low-income residents.
• Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) – ESG funds programs and services supporting people experiencing homelessness. This includes operating shelters, providing essential services to shelter residents, administering rapid rehousing programs, and delivering homelessness prevention services.
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) – HOPWA supports low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing affordable housing opportunities.

The City of Carson directly receives CDBG funding. The City anticipates receiving approximately $660,108 in CDBG funds annually over the next five program years, or $3,300,540 total.

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As the lead agency for the Consolidated Plan, the City of Carson follows HUD’s guidelines for citizen and community involvement and is responsible for overseeing citizen participation requirements that accompany the Consolidated Plan. The goals in this Consolidated Plan were developed through a collaborative process to identify the community's priority needs and outline the activities the City will undertake with these funds during the 2025 to 2029 period.

This Consolidated Plan includes the following components:
• A Needs Assessment that identifies the community’s affordable housing, community development, and homelessness needs.
• A Market Analysis that examines the existing housing market, public housing requirements, homeless population needs, and economic characteristics of the jurisdiction.
• A Strategic Plan outlining the strategies to address the identified priority needs over the next five years.
• An Annual Action Plan that summarizes the specific activities to be undertaken during the program year to address the priority needs.

2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview

The City established its goals and priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan based on the findings from the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis, as well as feedback gathered through community and stakeholder surveys and public input. Through these efforts, the City has identified four priority needs that will guide funding allocations and programmatic initiatives over the next five years.

The four priority needs for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle are:

• Affordable Housing: Assist in increasing and preserving access to high-quality affordable housing by investing in property rehabilitation.
• Community Services: Expand essential community services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, youth, and individuals with special needs. • Fair Housing Services: Broaden fair housing education by raising awareness of rights, fostering inclusivity, and eliminating barriers to access.

These priority needs represent the varied needs that emerged during the City’s Consolidated Plan community engagement and development process, which included qualitative and quantitative data gathered through citizen participation, market analysis, and assessment of Consolidated Plan CARSON 6
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localized data. By aligning funding decisions with these priorities, the City seeks to maximize the impact of available resources and address the most urgent needs within the community.

3. Evaluation of past performance

As part of the Consolidated Plan process, the City is required to submit an annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which reports on how funds were spent, the households that benefitted from the funds, and the progress toward meeting its annual goals for housing and community development activities. These reports are reviewed by the City of Carson City Council (City Council) and posted on the City’s website.

The City has successfully implemented affordable housing, community development, and public services activities in the previous Consolidated Plan cycle, impacting the lives of thousands of residents with low to moderate incomes. It is anticipated that the City and its partners will continue to positively impact residents through collaborative efforts. Below is a summary of some of the outcomes achieved during the first four years of the previous five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. Final outcome data for the previous Consolidated Plan cycle will be presented to HUD with the submittal of the Program Year 2024-25 CAPER.

• Rehabilitated 99 residential units through the City’s Neighborhood Pride Program • Provided fair housing services to 177 residents through the Fair Housing Program operated by the Housing Rights Center
• Served 12,106 individuals through the provision of public services

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

The City’s community participation process was informed by the Citizen Participation Plan, which guides the implementation of a community engagement process and notification of community meetings and public hearings. To ensure broad community involvement, the City held a community meeting and a stakeholder meeting and distributed both a Community Needs Assessment Survey and a Stakeholder Survey to gather input. To increase accessibility, the Community Needs Assessment Survey was made available in Spanish and Tagalog.

Community members were also able to provide input on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan during a public comment period held from March 19 to April 21, 2025, and at public hearings on March 18, 2025, and May 6, 2025. Public notices for each hearing were published at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing in the Daily Breeze newspaper, as well as posted at City Hall. All community engagement efforts are detailed further in the Process section of this plan.

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5. Summary of public comments

Feedback on community needs was collected through a community meeting and survey, a stakeholder meeting and survey, a public comment period, and at two formal public hearings.

These comments provided insight into community needs and informed the goals of the Consolidated Plan. The top priority needs identified were infrastructure improvements, economic development, services for special needs populations, and the development and preservation of affordable housing.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

All public comments were accepted and included in Appendix G – Public Comments.

7. Summary

The City’s Consolidated Plan outlines the housing and community development strategies and objectives for the 2025-2029 period while fulfilling the statutory requirements necessary to receive CDBG funding. Beyond compliance, the City is dedicated to fostering robust participation from Carson residents and stakeholders throughout the Consolidated Plan process, with a particular focus on expanding opportunities for its residents with low to moderate incomes. This plan and its comprehensive community engagement efforts reflect the City’s commitment to inclusivity and equity in addressing housing and community development needs.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source

The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Table PR-05.01: Responsible Agencies

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator City of Carson Community Development Department, Housing Division

Narrative

The Housing Division of the City’s Community Development Department is the lead agency responsible for the preparation and administration of the Consolidated Plan, corresponding Annual Action Plans (Annual Plan), CAPERs, and the CDBG program. The implementation of programs funded by CDBG may be done in conjunction with other City departments.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Duane Cobb
Department of Community Development, Housing Division
801 East Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-7600, ext. 1319
[email protected]

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PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and

91.315(I)

1. Introduction

The City developed its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan through consultation with local health and social service providers and adjacent local governments, homeless and social service providers active in Carson, and other stakeholders. These efforts are outlined below.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

To address the needs of residents with low to moderate incomes, the City of Carson collaborates with public and assisted housing providers, as well as private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies. The Carson Housing Authority plays a central role in supporting affordable housing initiatives by partnering with developers and housing providers to leverage available resources and pursue funding opportunities. While the Carson Housing Authority does not own or manage public housing within the city, the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles County Community Development Authority (LACDA), oversees this function and administers the Section 8 program.

The City’s Department of Community Services facilitates coordination with health and mental health service agencies. Through its allocation of up to 15 percent of annual CDBG funds for public services, the City has supported organizations such as South Bay Family Healthcare Center, Carson Child Guidance Program, and the Office of Samoan Affairs. These partnerships ensure residents have access to essential health and mental health services.

Carson is committed to fostering collaboration and leveraging resources to maximize the impact of available programs. The City engages with housing providers, regional entities, and service agencies throughout the year to endorse funding applications, identify opportunities for cooperative ventures, and avoid duplication of services. This ongoing coordination helps ensure the City can effectively meet the needs of its community.

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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) serves as the lead agency for the HUD- funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), coordinating federal, state, county, and city funds to provide shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The City of Carson works closely with LAHSA to align its efforts with the CoC’s strategic initiatives, leveraging resources and programs to address the needs of homeless residents, including chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth, as well as those at risk of homelessness.

Recent developments by the City related to homelessness include:

• Continued involvement by City staff in the regular monthly meetings of the South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness;
• Ongoing participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative; • Continued participation in a joint program of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to coordinate the following activities: outreach services; a South Bay Cities homeless hotline, screenings, and coordinated entry system assessments; case management; linkages to interim housing; housing location services; outreach to local landlords; and ongoing supportive services; and • Regular meetings of the City’s Homeless Task Force, which is coordinated by the Assistant City Manager and includes the Community Development, Community Services, and Public Safety Departments, as well as the County Sheriff’s Department (the law enforcement agency in Carson).

The City also collaborates with LAHSA on the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, an essential effort by the community to engage and survey individuals experiencing homelessness to provide an accurate count of the region’s unsheltered and sheltered homeless populations.

During the 2022 PIT Count, a total of 133 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in the City of Carson, all of which were unsheltered.

Table PR-10.01 outlines the demographics of the unsheltered homeless population recorded during the 2024 PIT Count for Service Planning Area (SPA) 8, which includes the City of Carson, providing insight into the characteristics and needs of this vulnerable group.

Table PR-10.01: Point-in-Time Count Results for Service Planning Area 8

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% of
Unsheltered
Persons
# of
Unsheltered
Persons
% of
Sheltered
Persons
# of
Sheltered
Persons
Veteran 4% 178 13% 183
Female 30% 1,181 39% 562
Family Members 8% 304 29% 420
Under 18 Years Old 4% 161 19% 272
Note: Service Planning Area 8 Covers South Bay within the boundaries of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. Long Beach is excluded from this boundary.

Data Source: 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS

The City of Carson does not directly receive ESG funds. Instead, ESG funding for the region is administered by LAHSA, which serves as the lead agency for the Los Angeles CoC. LAHSA is responsible for establishing performance standards, evaluating outcomes of ESG-assisted projects, and developing funding, policies, and procedures for the administration of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

City of Carson staff participates in LAHSA committee meetings, as schedules allow, to engage in discussions about standards, policies, and procedures related to ESG funds. LAHSA manages the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to allocate ESG funding to eligible programs. While no ESG- funded programs are currently based in Carson, several programs in neighboring cities, such as Torrance and Long Beach, have received funding and may provide services that benefit Carson residents through regional collaborations.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

The City invited various community organizations, government entities, service providers, and stakeholders to participate in a stakeholder meeting and a community meeting regarding the Consolidated Plan. In addition to attending the meetings, stakeholders were given the opportunity to complete a survey unique to stakeholders to provide further input.

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Table PR-10.02: Agencies, Groups, and Organizations who Participated

Agency/Group/
Organization
Agency/Group/
Organization Type
What section of
the Plan was
addressed by
Consultation?
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Los Angeles
Homeless Services
Authority
Regional Organization
– Continuum of Care
Housing Needs
Assessment,
Market Analysis
Provided localized data to inform the
Consolidated Plan
South Bay Coalition
to End
Homelessness
Regional Organization Housing Needs
Assessment,
Market Analysis
Provided localized data to inform the
Consolidated Plan
Housing Authority of
the County of Los
Angeles

Regional Organization
– PHA
Housing Needs
Assessment,
Market Analysis
Provided localized data to inform the
Consolidated Plan
Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors
Other Government –
County
Housing Needs
Assessment
Coordination on countywide strategy
to prevent and address homelessness
Asociación Cultural
Los Angeles (ACLA)
Local non-profit
organization
Housing Needs
Assessment
Responded to stakeholder survey to
provide insight on community needs
Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc.,
Los Angeles South
Bay Alumnae
Chapter
Local non-profit
organization
Housing Needs
Assessment
Responded to stakeholder survey to
provide insight on community needs
Asian American
Drug Abuse Program
(AADAP)
Local non-profit
organization
Housing Needs
Assessment
Participated in community meeting
to provide insight on community
needs
City of Carson
Economic
Development
Commission
City Commission Housing Needs
Assessment
Participated in community meeting
to provide insight on community
needs
City of Carson
Women’s Issues
Commission
City Commission Housing Needs
Assessment
Participated in community meeting
to provide insight on community
needs

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

No agency or organization was purposely excluded from providing input on the Consolidated Plan.

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Table PR-10.03: Other Local/Regional/Federal Planning Efforts

Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each
plan?
Continuum of Care Los Angeles Homeless Service
Authority
This Consolidated Plan aligns with the
Los Angeles Homeless Service
Authority’s assessment of local
homeless needs and efforts.
2021-2029 Housing Element City of Carson This Consolidated Plan aligns with the goals of the City’s Housing Element, a
strategy for addressing housing needs
in Carson.

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))

The City collaborates with neighboring jurisdictions and the County of Los Angeles to address housing and community development priorities. Coordination with the County is particularly important, as it administers programs like the Section 8 rental assistance voucher program for the City and neighboring jurisdictions. Additionally, the City works with local partners and stakeholders to leverage State resources to address shared priorities and maximize the impact of available funding and resources.

Narrative

Please see above.

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PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

During the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City implemented multiple strategies to gather community input and feedback. These efforts included a community meeting and a separate stakeholder meeting, as well as the dissemination of a Stakeholder Survey and a Community Needs Assessment Survey available both online and in print. The Community Needs Assessment Survey was offered in English, Spanish, and Tagalog. City staff conducted extensive outreach efforts ahead of the community events related to the Consolidated Plan. A total of 139 government and nonprofit agencies were notified of the opportunities to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan. Additionally, notices about the meetings and surveys were distributed via email, posted on social media platforms, and shared on the City’s website to ensure broad community awareness and participation.

During the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City hosted two meetings to gather input from residents and stakeholders. The first meeting was a stakeholder meeting held virtually on January 15, 2025, which was attended by 3 participants. The second meeting was a community meeting that took place on January 27, 2025, at the City of Carson Community Center, which was attended by 27 participants. The presentation slides for the stakeholder and community meetings are provided in Appendices B and C, respectively. These meetings followed a two-part format: a presentation outlining the Consolidated Plan, HUD entitlement programs, and a demographic and economic overview of the City, followed by small group discussions during which attendees shared their perspectives on the community’s greatest needs. Feedback from these discussions was documented.

A Community Needs Assessment Survey was offered online and via hard copy to gather feedback on the Consolidated Plan and community priorities. The survey was available in English, Spanish and Tagalog, and completed by 30 respondents. Additionally, an online Stakeholder Survey was offered to key community stakeholders and completed by two stakeholders. The feedback collected through these surveys informed the goals outlined in this Consolidated Plan. A summary of the Community Needs Assessment Survey responses can be found in Appendix D. A summary of the Stakeholder Survey responses can be found in Appendix E.

A public notice was posted on the City’s website and at City Hall and printed in the Daily Breeze newspaper at least 14 days prior to the City Council public hearing on March 18, 2025, which was held to present the draft Consolidated Plan and open a 30-day public comment period. The Consolidated Plan CARSON 15
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public notice provided information about the 30-day public comment period from March 19 to April 21, 2025. [INSERT NUMBER] public comments were received during the hearing on March 18, 2025. The draft Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan were available on the City website and in a hard copy format at City Hall during the 30-day public comment period. [INSERT NUMBER] public comments were received during the 30-day public review period. A second public notice was posted on the City’s website and at City Hall and printed in the Daily Breeze newspaper at least 14 days prior to the City Council meeting on May 6, 2025, at which the Consolidated Plan was approved. [INSERT NUMBER] public comments were received during the hearing on May 6, 2025. All public comments received during both hearings and during the public comment period are included in Appendix G of the Consolidated Plan. Copies of the public notices are included in Appendix H. The findings from these outreach activities helped shape the priority needs in the Consolidated Plan.

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Table PR-15.01: Citizen Participation Outreach

Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
responses/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not
accepted
and reasons
URL
(If
applicable)
Virtual
Stakeholder
Meeting –
January 15,
2025
Key
Stakeholders
3 attendees Top needs
identified by
attendees were
neighborhood
revitalization,
community
facilities, and
homeless
prevention
services.

All
comments
were
accepted.

Presentati
on slides
are
provided in
Appendix
B.

In-person
Community
Meeting –
January 27,
2025

Non-
targeted,
broad
community

27 attendees Top needs
identified by
attendees were
community
facility
improvements,
infrastructure
improvements,
and
neighborhood
revitalization.

All
comments
were
accepted.

Presentati
on slides
are
provided in
Appendix
C.

Community
Needs
Assessment
Survey

Non-
targeted,
broad
community
30 total responses Top needs
identified by
respondents
were affordable
housing
development,
economic
development,
housing services,
and
neighborhood
services.

All
comments
were
accepted.

URL
closed;
survey and
responses
are
provided in
Appendix
D

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Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
responses/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL
(If applicable)
Stakeholder
Survey
Key
Stakeholders
2 total
responses
Top needs identified
by respondents were
affordable housing
and support for
seniors and
individuals with
disabilities.

All
comments
were
accepted.

URL closed;
survey and
responses are
provided in
Appendix E
Public hearing
to present
draft
Consolidated
Plan and open
public
comment
period – March
18, 2025
Non-
targeted,
broad
community
# comments [INSERT SUMMARY] TBD N/A
City Council
public hearing
to adopt FY
25-29 Con Plan
and 24-25
Annual Plan –
May 6, 2025
Non-
targeted,
broad
community
# comments [INSERT SUMMARY] TBD N/A

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
The Needs Assessment includes the following sections:
• NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment
• NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems • NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems • NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burden • NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion
• NA-35 Public Housing
• NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment
• NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment
• NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs

Needs Assessment Overview

The Needs Assessment section describes the socioeconomic and housing landscape in the City of Carson. Carson has experienced slight population growth in recent years. As shown in Table NA-10.01, the population increased from 92,927 to 94,475 residents between 2017 and 2022, or 1.7 percent. As shown in Table NA-10.02, notable demographic shifts have occurred during this five-year period, particularly a 155 percent increase in individuals identifying as two or more races. Meanwhile, the White population decreased by 28 percent.

Economic trends reflect a widening income gap. As shown in Table NA-10.06, Carson households earning over $200,000 grew by 179 percent. However, as shown in Table NA-10.07, the number of Carson residents living below the poverty level decreased by only 12 percent.

Housing affordability remains a critical issue in Carson. As shown in Table NA-10.16, 32 percent of households are housing cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Renters are disproportionately affected, with 48 percent of renter households experiencing cost burden.

The need for a range of services for individuals experiencing homelessness remains critical.

According to Point-in-Time Counts, the number of people facing homelessness has increased in recent years within the Los Angeles County CoC, particularly in Service Planning Area 8, which includes Carson. Additionally, the city is home to various non-homeless special needs populations that also require support.

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The primary source of data used in Needs Assessment section are HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) tabulations, which are based on the U.S Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data and incorporate HUD-specified criteria relating to housing needs, HUD-defined income limits, and household types. This Needs Assessment predominantly uses data drawn from the most recent CHAS data set (2017-2021) and the most recent ACS data set (2018-2022). The information contained in this section informs the preparation of Carson’s housing and community development priorities and both five- and one- year investment strategies.

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)

Table NA-10.01 shows the change in population and median income in Carson from 2017 to 2022. During this period, the population increased by 1.7 percent and the number of households increased 2.8 percent. The median income increased 36.5 percent in nominal terms.

Table NA-10.01: Population and Median Income
Demographi
cs
Base Year: 2017 Most Recent Year:
2022
% Change
Population 92,927 94,475 1.7%
Households 25,381 26,084 2.8%
Median
Income $75,517 $103,045 36.5%
Data
Source:
2013-2017 ACS (Base Year), 2018-2022 ACS (Most Recent Year) [Tables DP05 & S1901]

Table NA-10.02 compares Carson’s population distribution by race and ethnicity in 2017 and 2022. In 2022, Asian residents made up the largest racial group (26 percent), followed by Black residents (23 percent) and White residents (20 percent). Regarding ethnicity, Hispanic households accounted for 40 percent of the population, while non-Hispanic residents comprised 60 percent.

Table NA-10.02: Population by Race and Ethnicity
Race 2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Population % of Total Population % of Total
White 26,776 28.8% 19,310 20.4%
Black or African American 21,553 23.2% 21,222 22.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native 700 0.8% 549 0.6%
Asian 24,877 26.8% 24,137 25.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1,918 2.1% 1,790 1.9% Other 12,120 13.0% 14,781 15.6%
Two or More Races 4,983 5.4% 12,686 13.4%
Total 92,927 100.0% 94,475 100.0%
Non-Hispanic 57,707 62.1% 56,433 59.7%
Hispanic 35,220 37.9% 38,042 40.3%
Data Source: 2014-2018 and 2018-2022 ACS [Table DP05]

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As shown in Table NA-10.03, the group quarters population grew by 149 percent, rising from 1,303 in 2010 to 3,248 in 2020. The institutionalized population increased by 95 percent during this period, primarily due to growth in nursing facilities. The non-institutionalized population increased by 155 percent.

Table NA-10.03: Group Quarters Population
Group Quarters Type 2010 Census 2020 Census % Change
Population % of Total Population % of Total 2010-2020
Institutionalized
Correctional Institutions 13 10% 4 2% -69%
Juvenile Facilities 67 50% 40 15% -40%
Nursing Facilities 49 37% 216 83% 341%
Other Institutions 4 3% 0 0% --
Subtotal 133 100% 260 100% 95%
Non-Institutionalized
College Dormitories 571 49% 656 22% 15%
Military Quarters 0 0% 0 0% --
Other 599 51% 2,332 78% 289%
Subtotal 1,170 100% 2,988 100% 155%
Total Group Quarters
Population 1,303 100% 3,248 100% 149%
Data Source: 2014-2018 and 2018-2022 ACS [Table P18]

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As shown in Table NA-10.04, the total number of households in Carson increased from 25,381 in 2017 to 26,084 in 2022. Family households remained the majority in 2022, accounting for 81 percent of all households, with married -couple families comprising 53 percent. Non- family households declined slightly to 1 9 percent. Owner-occupied households remained the majority at 75 percent, while renter-occupied households made up 25 percent.

Table NA-10.04: Household Type by Tenure
Household Type 2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Population % of Total Population % of Total
Family Households 20,342 80.1% 21,233 81.4%
Married Couple Family 13,439 52.9% 13,912 53.3%
Owner-Occupied 10,556 41.6% 11,503 44.1%
Renter-Occupied 2,883 11.4% 2,409 9.2%
Other Family 6,903 27.2% 7,321 28.1%
Male Household, No
Spouse Present 1,820 7.2% 2,634 10.1%
Owner-Occupied 1,191 4.7% 1,951 7.5%
Renter-Occupied 629 2.5% 683 2.6%
Female Household, No
Spouse Present 5,083 20.0% 4,687 18.0%
Owner-Occupied 3,422 13.5% 3,100 11.9%
Renter-Occupied 1,661 6.5% 1,587 6.1%
Non-Family Households 5,039 19.9% 4,851 18.6%
Owner-Occupied 3,747 14.8% 2,942 11.3%
Renter-Occupied 1,292 5.1% 1,909 7.3%
Total 25,381 100.0%

26,084 100.0%
Data Source: 2013-2017 and 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25115]

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Table NA-10.05 shows household income distribution in Carson by family size, based on HUD Adjusted Median Family Income (HAMFI), which is HUD’s term for what is broadly referred to as Area Median Income (AMI). As shown, 14 percent of households earned incomes below 30 percent of HAMFI, while 44 percent earned incomes above 100 percent of HAMFI.

Table NA-10.05: Household Income by Family Size
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-
100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 3,740 2,795 5,050 3,085 11,430
Small Family Households 950 1,240 2,335 1,480 5,970
Large Family Households 425 630 955 735 2,660
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 1,205 670 1,650 1,025 3,970
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 970 550 1,010 405 1,365
Households with one or more children
6 years old or younger 410 575 699 655 1,370
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Tables 5, 7 & 13]

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Table NA-10.6 compares households by income in Carson in 2017 and 2022. Households earning more than $100,000 per year represented 35 percent of households in 2017, compared to 52 percent in 2022. Meanwhile, households earning less than $15,000 accounted for 7 percent of households in 2017, compared to 6 percent in 2022.

Table NA-10.06: Households by Income
Income
2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Households % of Total Households % of Total
Less than $15,000 1,802 7.1% 1,617 6.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 1,954 7.7% 1,148 4.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 1,421 5.6% 1,382 5.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 2,919 11.5% 1,643 6.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 4,492 17.7% 3,469 13.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 3,858 15.2% 3,313 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 5,406 21.3% 6,025 23.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2,030 8.0% 3,287 12.6%
$200,000 or more 1,497 5.9% 4,173 16.0%
Total 25,381 100.0% 26,084 100.0%
Data Source: 2013-2017 & 2018-2022 ACS [Table S1901]

Table NA-10.07 shows the change in the number of Carson residents living below the poverty level by age from 2017 to 2022. In 2017, the poverty rate was 10.6 percent, which decreased to

9.2 percent by 2022.

Table NA-10.07: Poverty by Age
Age
2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Persons in Poverty
% of
Total Persons in Poverty
% of
Total
Under 5 885 9.1% 364 4.2%
5 to 17 2,215 22.7% 1,576 18.3%
18 to 64 5,409 55.4% 4,871 56.6%
65 or Older 1,250 12.8% 1,793 20.8%
Total 9,759 100.0% 8,604 100.0%
Poverty
Rate 10.6% 9.2%
Data Source: 2013-2017 & 2018-2022 ACS [Table S1701]

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Housing Needs Summary Tables

Households are considered to have housing problems if they have one or more of the following conditions:

1. Substandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Kitchen Facilities. A complete kitchen consists of a sink with running water, a stove or range, and a refrigerator.

2. S ubstandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Plumbing Facilities: Complete plumbing consists of hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a bathtub or shower.

3. C ost Burdened Household: Monthly housing costs exceed 30 percent of monthly income. A household is severely cost burdened if their monthly housing costs exceed 50 percent of their monthly income. Note that, for renters, housing costs include contract rent and utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payments, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes.

4. O
vercrowded Household: More than one person per room. Severe overcrowding is more than 1.5 persons per room.

Tables NA-10.08 and NA-10.09 highlight housing problems in Carson, categorizing households by income level and tenure (renter-occupied vs. owner-occupied).

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Table NA-10.08: Housing Problems by Tenure & Income
Renter
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% Total
Substandard Housing - Lacking
complete plumbing or kitchen facilities
75 15 15 0 105
Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51
people per room (and complete
kitchen and plumbing)
120 115 40 40 315
Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people
per room (and none of the above

85 205 245 10 545
Housing cost burden greater than 50%
of income (and none of the above

980 170 140 20 1,310
Housing cost burden greater than 30%
of income (and none of the above

260 345 355 180 1,140
Zero/negative Income (and none of the
above problems)
90 0 0 0 90
Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% Total
Substandard Housing - Lacking
complete plumbing or kitchen facilities
15 10 60 0 85
Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51
people per room (and complete
kitchen and plumbing)
30 30 55 0 115
Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people
per room (and none of the above

35 180 185 90 490
Housing cost burden greater than 50%
of income (and none of the above

1,035 390 430 110 1,965
Housing cost burden greater than 30%
of income (and none of the above

345 210 885 565 2,005
Zero/negative Income (and none of the
above problems)
90 0 0 0 90

Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 3]
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Table NA-10.09: Severe Housing Problems by Tenure & Income Renter
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% Total
Having 1 or more of four housing
problems
1,260 505 440 70 2,275
Having none of four housing
problems
455 630 1,225 620 2,930
Household has negative income,
but none of the other housing

0 0 0 0 0
Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% Total
Having 1 or more of four housing
problems
1,115 610 725 195 2,645
Having none of four housing
problems
910 1,050 2,655 2,195 6,810
Household has negative income,
but none of the other housing

0 0 0 0 0

Tables NA-10.10 and NA-10.11 show the number of renter and owner households in Carson experiencing a cost burden greater than 30 percent and 50 percent, categorized by household type, income level, and tenure.

Table NA-10.10: Cost Burden > 30%
Household Type
Renter
0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total
Small Related 120 345 195 660
Large Related 80 210 95 385
Elderly 125 30 100 255
Other 15 35 15 65
Total need by income 340 620 405 1,365
Household Type
Owner
0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total
Small Related 135 50 505 690
Large Related 4 30 195 229
Elderly 235 150 250 635
Other 10 0 15 25
Total need by income 384 230 965 1,579

Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 2]
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 7]
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Table NA-10.11: Cost Burden > 30%
Household Type Renter
0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total
Small Related 285 115 85 485
Large Related 215 10 4 229
Elderly 365 10 45 420
Other 310 30 0 340
Total need by income 1,175 165 134 1,474
Household Type Owner
0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total
Small Related 320 230 215 765
Large Related 75 90 35 200
Elderly 595 70 125 790
Other 65 25 55 145
Total need by income 1,055 415 430 1,900

Tables NA-10.12 and NA-10.13 show the numbers of renter and owner households in Carson experiencing overcrowding and severe overcrowding. Again, overcrowding is defined as 1.1 to

1.5 people per room, while severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 people per room.

Table NA-10.12: Crowding (More than one person per room) Household Type

Renter
0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI >80-100%
AMI Total
Single family 205 300 175 45 725
Multiple, unrelated 0 25 129 4 158
Other, non-family 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by income 205 325 304 49 883
Owner
0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI >80-100%

Total
Single family 35 45 170 45 295
Multiple, unrelated 20 165 100 40 325
Other, non-family 10 0 0 0 10
Total need by income 65 210 270 85 630

Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 7]
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 10]
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Table NA-10.13: Overcrowding and Severe Overcrowding
Data Source No Overcrowding Overcrowding Severe Overcrowding Households % of Total Households % of Total Households % of Total Owner
2017 Five-Year CHAS 17,560 92.8% 1,035 5.5% 320 1.7%
2021 Five-Year CHAS 18,020 93.2% 1,100 5.7% 215 1.1%
Renter
2017 Five-Year CHAS 5,175 80.0% 785 12.1% 505 7.8%
2021 Five-Year CHAS 5,720 84.6% 720 10.7% 320 4.7%
Total
2017 Five-Year CHAS 22,735 89.6% 1,820 7.2% 825 3.3%
2021 Five-Year CHAS 23,740 91.0% 1,820 7.0% 535 2.1%
Data Source: 2013-2017 and 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 10]

Tables NA-10.14 and NA-10.15 show the changes in the number of households with complete and incomplete plumbing and kitchen facilities from 2017 to 2022. As mentioned above, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a housing unit is classified as lacking complete plumbing facilities when any of the following are not present: piped hot and cold water, a flush toilet, and a bathtub or shower. Likewise, a unit is categorized as lacking complete kitchen facilities when any of the following are not present: a sink with piped hot and cold water, a range/cooktop and oven, and a refrigerator.

Table NA-10.14: Households with Incomplete Plumbing Facilities Households 2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
With Complete Plumbing Facilities 25,327 25,935
Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities 54 149
Total Households 25,381 26,084
Percent Lacking 0.21% 0.57%
Data Source: 2013-2017 and 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25049]

Table NA-10.15: Households with Incomplete Kitchen Facilities Households 2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
With Complete Kitchen Facilities 25,313 25,846
Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities 68 238
Total Households 25,381 26,084
Percent Lacking 0.27% 0.91%
Data Source: 2013-2017 and 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25053]

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Tables NA-10.16 and NA-10.17 compare the number of households in Carson experiencing cost burden in 2017 and 2021. Again, a household is considered cost-burdened if they pay 30 to 50 percent of gross household income on housing costs. A household is considered severely cost- burdened if they pay more than 50 percent of gross household income on housing costs. For homeowners, gross housing costs include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, energy payments, water and sewer service, and refuse collection. For renters, gross housing costs include monthly rent and selected electricity and natural gas energy charges.

Table NA-10.16: Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden by Tenure Data
Source
Less than 30% 31%-50% Above 50% Not Completed
Total
House-
holds
% of
Total
House-
holds
% of
Total
House-
holds
% of
Total
House-
holds
% of
Total
Owner
2017 Five-
Year CHAS 13,365 70.7% 3,175 16.8% 2,275 12.0% 95 0.5% 18,910 2021 Five-
Year CHAS 14,230 73.6% 2,970 15.4% 2,045 10.6% 90 0.5% 19,335 Renter
2017 Five-
Year CHAS 3,115 48.2% 1,670 25.8% 1,590 24.6% 90 1.4% 6,465 2021 Five-
Year CHAS 3,445 51.0% 1,715 25.4% 1,510 22.3% 90 1.3% 6,760 Total
2017 Five-
Year CHAS 16,480 64.9% 4,845 19.1% 3,865 15.2% 185 0.7% 25,375 2021 Five-
Year CHAS 17,675 67.7% 4,685 18.0% 3,555 13.6% 180 0.7% 26,095

Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

According to 2022 five-year ACS estimates, 16 percent of occupied housing units in Carson are occupied by a one-person household (4,095 households). Of these single-person households, 52 Data Source: 2013-2017 and 2017-2021 CHAS [Summary Level Data] Consolidated Plan CARSON 31
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percent are aged 65 years or older (2,134 households). Senior single-person households often require housing assistance, as they typically rely on fixed incomes that may not keep pace with rising living costs.

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

According to 2022 five-year ACS estimates, the median income for those living with a disability in Carson is $34,968, which is 79 percent of the median income of those living without a disability ($44,022).

There is no information available specifically on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in Carson. However, according to the U.S. Department of Justice 2020 Biennial Violence Against Women Report to Congress, approximately 44 percent of women and 25 percent of men nationwide experience some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime. Due to the large number of domestic and sexual violence victims nationwide, it is anticipated that there is a need for housing assistance for domestic and sexual violence victims in Carson. Low-income individuals are particularly susceptible to domestic or sexual violence as they have limited access to resources, such as safe and secure housing and legal representation. Also at higher risk are chronically underserved populations, including rural victims and victims with disabilities.

What are the most common housing problems?

As shown in Table NA-10.08, the most common housing problem continues to be housing cost burden. Table NA-10.16 shows that 1,715 renter households are cost-burdened (spending 30 to 50 percent of income on housing), while 1,510 households are severely cost-burdened (spending more than 50 percent of income on housing). For owner-occupied households, 2,970 households are cost-burdened, and 2,045 households are severely cost-burdened.

Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?

Overall, housing cost burden disproportionately affects renters, with 48 percent of renter households experiencing cost burden (3,225 of 6,760 households as shown in Table NA-10.16).

Comparatively, 26 percent of owner households experience cost burden (5,015 of 19,335 households as shown in Table NA-10.16). As shown in Table NA-10.10, 46 percent of cost- burdened households are small family households and 30 percent are elderly households. As Consolidated Plan CARSON 32
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shown in Table NA-10.11, 37 percent of severely cost-burdened households are small family households and 36 percent are elderly households.

Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance.

Households most likely to be at risk of becoming unsheltered are those with extremely low incomes that are severely cost-burdened. As shown in Table NA-10.11, 1,175 renter households and 1,055 owner households in Carson earn below 30 percent of AMI and are severely cost- burdened. Households with extremely low incomes make up 66 percent of low-income households that are severely cost-burdened.

If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

Not applicable.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, various factors contribute to an increased risk of homelessness, particularly housing-related challenges that create instability for vulnerable households. One of the most significant risk factors is low income, which is closely linked to housing insecurity. Many low-income households face unemployment or underemployment due to barriers such as a challenging labor market, limited education, gaps in work history, criminal records, unreliable transportation, unstable housing, poor health, and disabilities.

For those who are employed but still low-income, stagnant wages and rising housing costs create an affordability gap, making it difficult to maintain stable housing. As housing costs continue to increase, wages have not kept pace, leaving many individuals and families struggling to afford rent. The combination of low income and a shrinking supply of affordable housing places many households at heightened risk of homelessness.

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As discussed in this and the following sections, many households in the community face significant cost burdens and other housing challenges, further contributing to instability and increasing their risk of homelessness.

Discussion

Please see above.

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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction

HUD defines a disproportionate need as any need for a race/ethnicity that is more than 10 percent above the need for the total households at a particular income level. For example, if 40 percent of all very low-income households in a jurisdiction experience one or more of the four defined housing problems, but 50 percent of one specific ethnic group’s very low-income households experience housing problems, that would be considered a disproportionate need.

Again, the four housing problems are:

1. Unit lacks complete kitchen facilities;

2. Unit lacks complete plumbing facilities;

3. Household spends more than 30 percent of income on housing costs; and

4. Household includes more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, and half-rooms.

The following tables and analyses outline the share of households by race/ethnicity and income level experiencing a housing problem.

Table NA-15.01: Disproportionally Greater Need 0%-30% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one
or more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,980 760 0 80%
White 315 155 0 67%
Black / African American 840 95 0 90%
Asian 565 160 0 78%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 0 0 -
Pacific Islander 50 0 0 100%
Hispanic 1,205 290 0 81%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 1]

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Table NA-15.02: Disproportionally Greater Need 30%-50% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one
or more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,670 1,130 0 60%
White 70 150 0 32%
Black / African American 400 210 0 66%
Asian 305 245 0 55%
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0 0%
Pacific Islander 35 0 0 100%
Hispanic 830 500 0 62%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 1]

Table NA-15.03: Disproportionally Greater Need 50%-80% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one or
more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,405 2,650 0 48%
White 190 340 0 36%
Black / African American 645 720 0 47%
Asian 520 570 0 48%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 15 0 0%
Pacific Islander 15 0 0 100%
Hispanic 870 915 0 49%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 1]

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Table NA-15.04: Disproportionally Greater Need 80%-100% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one or
more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,015 2,070 0 33%
White 105 235 0 31%
Black / African American 285 385 0 43%
Asian 320 470 0 41%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 4 0 0%
Pacific Islander 0 65 0 0%
Hispanic 260 855 0 23%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 1]

Discussion
Discussed in NA-30.

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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction

While Section NA-15 measured disproportionate housing problems, this section measures disproportionate severe housing problems, which are defined as follows:

1. Unit lacks complete kitchen facilities;

2. Unit lacks complete plumbing facilities;

3. Household spends more than 50 percent of income on housing costs; and

4. Household includes more than 1.5 person per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, and half-rooms.

Again, HUD defines a disproportionate need as any need for a race/ethnicity that is more than 10 percent above the need for the total households at a particular income level. The following tables and analyses outline the share of households by race/ethnicity and income level experiencing a severe housing problem.

Table NA-20.01: Severe Housing Problems 0%-30% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent with
one or more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,375 1,365 0 64%
White 190 290 0 40%
Black / African American 775 160 0 83%
Asian 455 270 0 63%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 0 0 -
Pacific Islander 50 0 0 100%
Hispanic 900 600 0 60%

Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 2]

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Table NA-20.02: Severe Housing Problems 30%-50% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one or
more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,115 1,680 0 40%
White 40 180 0 18%
Black / African American 315 295 0 52%
Asian 215 335 0 39%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 10 0 0%
Pacific Islander 15 20 0 43%
Hispanic 500 825 0 38%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 2]

Table NA-20.03: Severe Housing Problems 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one or
more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,165 3,880 0 23%
White 120 410 0 23%
Black / African American 360 1,005 0 26%
Asian 205 885 0 19%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 15 0 0%
Pacific Islander 15 0 0 100%
Hispanic 455 1,330 0 25%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 2]

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Table NA-20.04: Severe Housing Problems 80%-100% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Percent
with one or
more
housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 265 2,815 0 9%
White 0 345 0 0%
Black / African American 40 630 0 6%
Asian 135 660 0 17%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 0 4 0 0%
Pacific Islander 0 65 0 0%
Hispanic 90 1,030 0 8%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 2]

Discussion

Discussed in NA-30.

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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction:

Disproportionate greater need relative to housing cost burden is calculated by dividing the number of households in a cost burden category (i.e., not cost burdened, spending more than 30 percent on housing, or spending more than 50 percent on housing) by the total number of households for that given racial or ethnic group or the jurisdiction for a whole. For example, 68 percent of the jurisdiction spends 30 percent or less of their income on housing costs. This is calculated by dividing 17,679, or the number of households in this category, by the total households, or 26,108. The total households are calculated by summing the numbers in the top data row shown below.

The following section analyzes whether any racial or ethnic groups in Carson experience a disproportionately greater cost burden compared to the overall population. Again, housing cost burden is defined as households spending more than 30 to 50 percent of their income on housing, while severe cost burden applies to those spending more than 50 percent.

Table NA-25.01: Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 17,679
68%
4,690
18%
3,560
14%
179
1%
White 1,730
72%
400
17%
240
10%
34 1%
Black / African
American
4,880
67%
1,025
14%
1,360
19%
30 0%
Asian 4,910
71%
1,225
18%
765
11%
60 1%
American Indian,
Alaska Native
34 100%
0 0%
0 0%
0 0%
Pacific Islander 215
67%
55 17%
50 16%
0 0%
Hispanic 5,290
64%
1,790
22%
1,115
14%
15 0%
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 9]
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Discussion

Discussed in NA-30.

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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)

Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?

The data presented in Section NA-15 through NA-25 above show that there are racial or ethnic groups that experience disproportionately greater need in terms of housing problems. HUD defines a disproportionate need as any need for a certain race/ethnicity that is more than 10 percent above the need for the total households at a particular income level. As shown in the tables in the preceding sections, the following racial or ethnic groups have disproportionately greater need:

Housing Problems:
• 0-30 percent AMI: Black/African American; Pacific Islander • 30-50 percent AMI: Pacific Islander
• 50-80 percent AMI: Pacific Islander
• 80-100 percent AMI: Black/African American

Severe Housing Problems:
• 0-30 percent AMI: Black/African American; Pacific Islander • 30-50 percent AMI: Black/African American
• 50-80 percent AMI: Pacific Islander
• 80-100 percent AMI: None

There were no identified racial or ethnic groups that had a disproportionately greater need than the jurisdiction relative to housing cost burden.

Pacific Islander and Black/African American households are the most common groups to experience disproportionately greater needs. Note that, in absolute numbers, Pacific Islander households in Carson constitute a relatively small population of 320 households, of which 100 earn up to 80 percent of the AMI. White, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian/Alaska Native households do not have disproportionately greater need in any category at any income level.

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Table NA-30.01 summarizes the total households in Carson with housing problems by income and race.

Table NA-30.01: Total Households with Housing Problems by Income and Race Income
Non-Hispanic by Race
Hispanic
(Any
Race) Total White Black Asian
American
Indian
Pacific
Islander
With Housing Problems
0-30% AMI 315 840 565 0 50 1,205 2,975
>30-50% AMI 70 400 305 0 35 830 1,640
>50-80% AMI 190 645 520 0 15 870 2,240
>80-100%
AMI 105 285 320 0 0 260 970
>100% AMI 95 380 900 0 45 315 1,735
Total 775 2,550 2,610 0 145 3,480 9,560
Total Households
0-30% AMI 470 935 725 0 50 1,495 3,675
>30-50% AMI 220 610 550 10 35 1,330 2,755
>50-80% AMI 530 1,365 1,090 15 15 1,785 4,800
>80-100%
AMI 340 670 790 4 65 1,115 2,984
>100% AMI 840 3,715 3,785 0 155 2,480 10,975
Total 2,400 7,295 6,940 29 320 8,205 25,189
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 1]

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?

Not applicable.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?

Not applicable.

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NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)

Introduction

The Carson Housing Authority does not own or operate any public housing within the city limits. In Carson, the role of a “public housing authority” (PHA), as the term is commonly understood, is carried out by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). HACoLA oversees public housing units across Los Angeles County, although none of these properties are located in Carson. In addition to managing public housing, HACoLA administers rental assistance programs, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, which provide financial support to eligible low-income households.

The following tables present data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Center (PIC), offering further insights into public housing programs and rental assistance administered countywide by HACoLA (not only within Carson).

Table NA-35.01: Public Housing by Program Type
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers in use 0 253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 163 59 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Table NA-35.02: Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual Income 0 14,341 13,522 14,839 15,746 14,816 14,829 17,842 Average length of stay 0 6 8 8 0 8 0 6
Average Household size 0 3 2 2 2 2 1 4
# Homeless at admission 0 0 0 184 0 42 142 0
# of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 48 1,138 6,753 15 6,670 38 2 # of Disabled Families 0 40 534 4,416 17 4,269 83 16
# of Families requesting accessibility
features 0 253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 163
# of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Table NA-35.03: Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 148 1,710 10,344 33 10,071 80 120 40
Black/African American 0 60 1,035 8,432 12 8,188 179 38 15 Asian 0 8 120 2,181 1 2,173 3 1 3
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 11 76 1 67 6 2 0
Pacific Islander 0 37 7 54 0 51 0 2 1
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Table NA-35.04: Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 124 1,121 7,293 11 7,122 40 105 15
Not Hispanic 0 129 1,762 13,794 36 13,428 228 58 44
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:

As noted above, the City does not own or operate any public housing units. The public housing authority operating in Carson is the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). HACoLA manages public housing properties located throughout Los Angeles County, although none of these units are located in Carson. HACoLA's activity in Carson is limited to the Section 8 program.

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders

The most immediate needs of public housing and Housing Choice Voucher holders center around securing and maintaining affordable housing. Many voucher holders are extremely low- income households that are particularly vulnerable to housing instability due to factors such as rising rents, fixed or limited incomes, and a lack of available units that accept vouchers.

For many households, even a small increase in rent or unexpected financial hardship could lead to displacement. Challenges such as long wait times for housing assistance, difficulty finding landlords willing to participate in the voucher program, and inadequate supportive services further heighten this risk. Many households may also require supportive services, including case management, rental assistance, or emergency financial aid to ensure long-term housing stability.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large

The housing needs of public housing and Housing Choice Voucher holders are significantly more urgent and prevalent compared to the general population. Households utilizing publicly supported housing typically have lower incomes, which increases their risk of housing instability, cost burden, and risk of experiencing homelessness.

Additionally, the rate of disabilities among public housing residents is higher than in the general population, creating a greater need for accessible units and supportive services. These factors, combined with limited housing availability and challenges related to landlord participation, make securing and maintaining stable housing particularly challenging for these households compared to the broader community.

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Discussion

Please see above.

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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)

Introduction

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) serves as the lead agency for the HUD- funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC), a regional network of service providers dedicated to addressing homelessness. As part of its efforts, LAHSA conducts the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which provides a snapshot of the homeless population on a given night. The Annual PIT data consists of information collected on the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population. It is a physical count of all homeless persons who are living in emergency shelter, transitional housing, safe havens, and on the street in a single night. Data describing the characteristics of sheltered homeless persons are obtained from the region’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) where possible and collected directly from providers not using HMIS as needed.

Unsheltered homeless are counted by direct observation, and volunteers canvas the regions by car and on foot during the chosen night. A large subset of the unsheltered population is also interviewed, providing data that is then used to estimate demographic details of the unsheltered population at a single point-in-time.

In the 2024 PIT Count for Service Planning Area 8 (SPA 8)—which covers the South Bay region within the Los Angeles CoC (excluding Long Beach)— 1,436 sheltered individuals and 3,992 unsheltered individuals were counted, totaling 5,428 individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Table NA-40.01 presents data from the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for Service Planning Area 8 (SPA 8), which includes Carson. Note that individuals may be counted towards multiple or none of the categories, so the sum of the numbers shown does not total to the 5,428 individuals experiencing homelessness that were counted.

Table NA-40.01: Homeless Needs Assessment – Service Planning Area 8 Population Estimate the # of
persons experiencing
homelessness on a
given night
Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
420 304
Chronically Homeless
Individuals 243 1,956
Chronically Homeless
Families 34 81
Veterans 183 178
Unaccompanied
Child 3 2
Persons with HIV 19 8
Note: Service Planning Area 8 covers South Bay within the boundaries of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. Long Beach is excluded from this boundary.

Data Source: 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.

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If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):

Table NA-40.02: Race/Ethnicity of Sheltered and Unsheltered – Service Planning Area 8 Race/Ethnicity Sheltered Unsheltered Total Prevalence in Homeless
Population (%)
White 603 952 1,555 29%
Black or African
American 628 1,276 1,904 35%
Asian 17 133 150 3%
American Indian,
Alaska Native, or
Indigenous
38 71 109 2%
Pacific Islander 16 5 21 0%
Middle Eastern or
North African 1 8 9 0%
Hispanic 476 1,791 2,267 42%
Note: Service Planning Area 8 covers South Bay within the boundaries of Los Angeles Continuum of Care. Long Beach is excluded from this boundary. Note that persons with multiple racial/ethnic identities are represented in multiple categories.

Data Source: 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

Table NA-40.03: Household Type of Sheltered and Unsheltered – Service Planning Area 8

% of
Unsheltered
Persons
# of
Unsheltered
Persons
% of
Sheltered
Persons
# of
Sheltered
Persons
Veteran 4% 178 13% 183
Female 30% 1,181 39% 562
Family Members 8% 304 29% 420
Under 18 Years Old 4% 161 19% 272
Note: Service Planning Area 8 covers South Bay within the boundaries of Los Angeles Continuum of Care. Long Beach is excluded from this boundary.

Data Source: 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

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In addition, the South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness provided the following Carson-specific data on homelessness. Note that the most current information available is for 2022.

Table NA-40.04: City of Carson Homeless Count Results

Data Source: South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, 2022

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

Table NA-40.03 shows that families account for 8 percent of the unsheltered population and 29 percent of the sheltered population, according to 2024 Point-in-Time Count data. Additionally, veterans make up 4 percent of the unsheltered population and 13 percent of the sheltered population.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

Table NA-40.03 shows that 42 percent of individuals experiencing homelessness in Service Planning Area 8 are Hispanic, 35 percent are Black or African American, and 29 percent are

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White. Note that persons with multiple racial/ethnic identities are represented in multiple categories.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

Based on the 2024 PIT Count, in Service Planning Area 8, 1,436 individuals were sheltered (26 percent), and 3,992 individuals were unsheltered (74 percent), totaling 5,428 individuals experiencing homelessness.

Discussion

Please see above.

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)

Introduction:

The non-homeless special needs group is described as persons who are not homeless but who require housing or supportive services because of special characteristics. This group includes elderly (aged 62 and older); frail elderly; persons with mental, physical or developmental disabilities; persons with HIV/AIDS and their families; persons with alcohol or other drug addictions; and victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

Elderly and Frail Elderly

Seniors (those 65 years of age and older) are considered a special needs group due to their relatively low income and relatively high presence of disabilities or limitations and dependency needs. According to 2022 five-year ACS estimates, 17 percent of Carson’s population is aged 65 years or older (16,245 individuals). Furthermore, 2,134 Carson households (8 percent of all households) consist of a person aged 65 or older living alone. Senior households are particularly vulnerable to housing problems due to limited income, prevalence of mental and physical disabilities, limited mobility and high health care costs. As shown in Table NA-10.11, 36 percent of low-income households experiencing severe housing cost burden are elderly (1,210 households).

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Persons with Disabilities

Table NA-45.01 presents disability rates by age, based on 2022 five-year ACS estimates. As shown, the disability rate was 13 percent citywide. As expected, the disability rate increases with age, reaching 52 percent among individuals aged 75 and older.

Table NA-45.01: Disability by Age
Age
Male Female Total
Disabled Disability Disabled Disability Disabled Disability Population Rate Population Rate Population Rate
Under 5 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
5 to 17 483 6.8% 110 1.6% 593 4.2%
18 to 34 949 8.1% 459 4.5% 1,408 6.4%
35 to 64 2,410 13.0% 1,859 9.7% 4,269 11.3%
65 to 74 1,129 27.4% 1,230 22.9% 2,359 24.9%
75 or Older 1,381 49.0% 2,113 54.7% 3,494 52.3%
Total 6,352 13.6% 5,771 12.2% 12,123 12.9%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B18101]

Table NA-45.02 presents the number of Carson residents with disabilities by type based on the 2022 five-year ACS estimates. Among individuals aged five years old and older, 8 percent have an independent living disability, 8 percent have an ambulatory disability, and 6 percent have a cognitive disability.

Table NA-45.02: Total Disabilities Tallied: Aged 5 and Older Disability Type Population
with
Disability
Percent
with
Disability
Hearing difficulty 2,442 2.6%
Vision difficulty 1,586 1.7%
Cognitive difficulty 5,388 6.0%
Ambulatory difficulty 6,796 7.6%
Self-care difficulty 3,646 4.1%
Independent living difficulty 6,017 7.9%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table S1810]

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Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug Addictions

The Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health tracks substance use disorder (SUD) treatment data across the county. Per SAPC’s most recent report for the 2023–2024 fiscal year, a total of 34,229 unique patients accounted for 56,196 treatment admissions. Of these individuals, 10 percent resided in Service Planning Area (SPA) 8. Alcohol was the most reported primary substance at admission (29 percent), followed closely by methamphetamine (29 percent) and prescription drugs (17 percent). The most frequently reported age range for first primary substance use was 12 to 17 years old (42 percent), highlighting the early onset of substance use among a significant portion of individuals seeking treatment.

Victims of Domestic Violence

Pinpointing specific numbers of domestic violence victims is difficult due to the lack of reporting and other mitigating factors. However, the California Department of Justice received 257 domestic violence-related calls for assistance in 2023 from residents of Carson, nearly identical to the number of calls in 2022 (255).

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?

The housing and supportive service needs of these populations were identified through multiple sources, including community and stakeholder meetings, as well as responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

The Community Needs Assessment Survey results highlight affordable rental housing for seniors as the top housing priority, with 67 percent of respondents identifying it as one of the top three most critical needs. Other significant housing needs include affordable for-sale housing (with 63 percent of respondents identifying it as one of the top three most critical needs) and affordable rental housing for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes (with 40 percent of respondents identifying it as one of the top three most critical needs).

In terms of supportive services, the Community Needs Assessment Survey respondents ranked services for neglected and abused children as the highest priority, with 73 percent of respondents identifying it as a critical need. Other key services identified included centers and services for people with disabilities (with 67 percent of respondents identifying it as one of the

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top three most critical needs) and domestic violence services (with 50 percent of respondents identifying it as one of the top three most critical needs).

Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:

Individuals affected by HIV and/or AIDS represent a special needs population with unique challenges. The 2023 Los Angeles County Annual HIV Surveillance Report outlines the status of the HIV epidemic in the county. Key findings from the report include the following:
• As of year-end 2023, 51,796 Los Angeles County residents (including adolescent, adult and pediatric cases) were living with diagnosed HIV. This number excludes undiagnosed persons living with HIV.
• In 2022, 1,641 persons aged 13 years and older were newly diagnosed with HIV. • HIV diagnosis rates vary by population and location, with significant disparities. Males have a higher rate of new HIV diagnoses (35 per 100,000) compared to females (5 per 100,000).
• Black persons had higher rates of HIV diagnosis compared with all other racial and ethnic groups.

Discussion

Please see above.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f)

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities

Based on the Community Needs Assessment Survey, youth centers were identified as the top priority among critical community facility needs, with 43 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs. Other key public facility priorities included senior centers (with 40 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs) and community centers and healthcare facilities (both with 37 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs), highlighting the importance of facilities that support families and youth in Carson.

How were these needs determined?

Public facilities needs were identified through multiple sources, including community and stakeholder meetings and responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements

According to the Community Needs Assessment Survey, public safety improvements emerged as the top priority among critical infrastructure needs, with 47 percent of respondents identifying them as one of the top three most critical needs. Other key priorities included access to broadband internet (with 33 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs) and bike/walking paths (with 30 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs). Additionally, sidewalks, streets/alleys, and water/sewer improvements were equally ranked, with 27 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs. These findings highlight the community’s emphasis on enhancing safety, connectivity, and essential infrastructure services.

How were these needs determined?

Public improvement needs were identified through multiple sources, including community and stakeholder meetings and responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

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Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services

Based on the Community Needs Assessment Survey, crime prevention programs were identified as the top priority among critical community service needs, with 50 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs. Other key public service priorities included emergency preparedness (with 47 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs) and childcare centers and services (with 40 percent of respondents ranking them as one of the top three most critical needs). These services are critical to improving safety, stability, and overall well-being for residents, particularly those in households with low to moderate incomes.

How were these needs determined?

Public services needs were identified through multiple sources, including community and stakeholder meetings and responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
The Housing Market Analysis includes the following sections:
• MA-10 Housing Market Analysis: Number of Housing Units • MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing
• MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing
• MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing
• MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services
• MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services
• MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing
• MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets
• MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
• MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing Occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households
• MA-65 Hazard Mitigation

Housing Market Analysis Overview

Table MA-05.01 presents the median sales price of single-family homes from 2020 to 2024, as reported by the California Association of Realtors. During this period, the median sales price increased by 35 percent, reflecting a significant rise in housing costs.

Table MA-

05.01:

Median Sales
Price of
Single-Family
Homes
Year
(Year to Date
as of October) Median Sales Price
2020 $583,500
2021 $697,450
2022 $795,000
2023 $751,500
2024 $790,000
Source: California Association of Realtors

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)

Introduction

Table MA-10.01 provides an overview of housing units in Carson by type. Between 2017 and 2022, the total number of housing units increased by 4 percent. As of 2022, single-family homes comprised 79 percent of the housing stock, while apartment units accounted for 12 percent.

Table MA-10.01: Housing by Count of Units
Property Type 2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Number % of Total Number % of Total
1-unit detached
structure 18,307 70.1% 19,630 72.1%
1-unit, attached
structure 1,936 7.4% 1,796 6.6%
2-4 units 759 2.9% 577 2.1%
5-19 units 1,269 4.9% 1,021 3.7%
20 or more units 1,459 5.6% 1,794 6.6%
Mobile Home,
boat, RV, van,
etc.
2,389 9.2% 2,418 8.9%
Total 26,119 100.0% 27,236 100.0%
Data Source: 2013-2017 & 2018-2022 ACS [Table DP04]

Table MA-10.02 shows housing units by tenure from 2017 to 2022. In 2022, 72 percent were owner-occupied, while 24 percent were renter-occupied and 4 percent were vacant.

Table MA-10.02: Housing Units by Tenure
Tenure
2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Population % of Total Population % of Total
Occupied Housing Units 25,381 97.2% 26,084 95.8%
Owner-Occupied 18,916 72.4% 19,496 71.6%
Renter-Occupied 6,465 24.8% 6,588 24.2%
Vacant Housing Units 738 2.8% 1,152 4.2%
Total 26,119 100.0% 27,236 100.0%
Data Source: 2013-2017 & 2018-2022 ACS [Table DP04]

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Table MA-10.03 shows housing units by the year built, based on 2017 and 2022 five-year ACS estimates. Most housing units in Carson were built between 1950 and 1969, comprising 55 percent in 2022.

Table MA-10.03: Housing Units by Year Home Built
Year Built
2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS
Population % of Total Population % of Total
Built 2020 or later 0 0.0% 79 0.3%
Built 2010 to 2019 514 2.0% 666 2.4%
Built 2000 to 2009 1,329 5.1% 1,522 5.6%
Built 1990 to 1999 1,026 3.9% 1,038 3.8%
Built 1980 to 1989 2,303 8.8% 2,126 7.8%
Built 1970 to 1979 3,819 14.6% 3,677 13.5%
Built 1960 to 1969 8,645 33.1% 8,756 32.1%
Built 1950 to 1959 5,618 21.5% 6,284 23.1%
Built 1940 to 1949 1,951 7.5% 2,425 8.9%
Built 1939 or earlier 914 3.5% 663 2.4%
Total 26,119 100.0% 27,236 100.0%
Data Source: 2013-2017 & 2018-2022 ACS [Table DP04]

Table MA-10.04 shows the distribution of housing units in Carson by size and tenure, based on 2022 five-year ACS data. Among homeowners, the majority (82 percent) reside in units with three or more bedrooms. Among renters, unit sizes are more evenly distributed. While 44 percent of renters occupy units with three or more bedrooms, 36 percent reside in two- bedroom units, 16 percent reside in one-bedroom units, and 4 percent reside in studios or efficiency units.

Table MA-10.04: Occupied Housing Units by Bedroom Count and Tenure Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 94 0.5% 294 4%
1 bedroom 322 2% 1,030 16%
2 bedrooms 3,015 15% 2,378 36%
3 or more bedrooms 16,065 82% 2,886 44%
Total 19,496 100% 6,588 100%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25042]

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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

Programs will target households that experience housing problems in the City of Carson. As shown in Table NA-10.08, an estimated 3,415 renter households and 4,660 owner households experience cost burden, overcrowding, and/or substandard housing. To improve housing stability and affordability, programs will prioritize assistance for low- and moderate-income households, including families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

Carson’s 2021-2029 Housing Element includes an evaluation of low-income multifamily rental units at risk of becoming market rate housing within the 2021-2031 at-risk housing analysis period.

The Carson Gardens Apartments includes 100 assisted units and is considered at moderate risk of conversion, since the Section 8 contract with HUD will expire in 2031, according to HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Database as of December 2021.

Additionally, Grace Manor includes 30 assisted units and is considered at very high risk of conversion, because the Section 8 contract expires in 2022, according to HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Database as of December 2021. According to contract renewal information provided by HUD’s Multifamily Property/Contract/Rent & Utility Allowance Datasets, a 12-month contract with HUD for Grace Manor was renewed in July 2021. Grace Manor is owned by the Long Beach Affordable Housing Coalition (LBAHC), which is a non-profit Community Development Corporation (CDC). It is likely that the LBAHC will continue to maintain the project as affordable housing during the planning period by continuing to enter into 12-month contracts with HUD.

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?

As highlighted in the Needs Assessment section and reinforced by public input, the current housing stock in Carson does not adequately meet the needs of the population. This is most evident in the high rate of cost burden and severe cost burden among residents. As shown in Table NA-10.16, according to 2022 five-year CHAS data, 48 percent of renters and 26 percent of homeowners are cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on

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housing. These households are the most likely to be living in units that do not fully meet their needs.

Describe the need for specific types of housing.

Based on the Community Needs Assessment Survey, affordable rental housing for seniors was identified as the top priority among housing needs, with 67 percent of respondents ranking it as one of the top three critical needs. Other key housing priorities included affordable for-sale housing (with 63 percent of respondents ranking it as one of the top three critical needs), and affordable rental housing for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes (with 40 percent of respondents ranking it as one of the top three critical needs).

Discussion

See above.

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)

Introduction

As in much of California, housing costs in Carson have risen over the past decade. The following section provides information on the cost of housing in Carson.

Table MA-15.01: Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2017 Most Recent Year: 2022 % Change
Median Home Value $402,500 $616,000 53%
Median Contract Rent $1,329 $1,675 26%
Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS (Base Year), 2018-2022 ACS (Most Recent Year) [Table B25077 – Median Home Value & Table B25058 – Median Contract Rent]

Table MA-15.02: Rent Paid for Renter-Occupied Housing Units Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 193 3%
$500-999 846 13%
$1,000-1,499 1,076 17%
$1,500-1,999 1,646 26%
$2,000 or more 2543 40%
Total 6,304 100%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25063]

Table MA-15.03: Housing Affordability
Number of Units
affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 520 No Data
50% HAMFI 1,580 950
80% HAMFI 3,750 2,030
100% HAMFI No Data 3,520
Total 5,850 6,500
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table MA-15.04: Monthly Rent – Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale HUD Metro FMR Area Monthly Rent Efficiency
(no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
Fair Market
Rent $1,777 $2,006 $2,544 $3,263 $3,600
High HOME
Rent $1,559 $1,671 $2,007 $2,310 $2,558
Low HOME
Rent $1,213 $1,300 $1,560 $1,803 $2,011
Data Source: 2024 HUD FMR and HOME Rents

Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?

The housing needs and cost burden analysis in the Needs Assessment highlight significant housing challenges faced by a substantial segment of the Carson population, particularly households with low incomes. These households are disproportionately affected by cost burdens, indicating a lack of sufficient housing options that are affordable to all income levels.

Public input reinforced this finding, with community members emphasizing the urgent need for more affordable housing for lower-income households. This highlights the importance of expanding housing options and assistance programs to better serve Carson residents.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?

Housing prices in Carson have risen significantly in recent years. If this trend continues, rising rents and home values will place more households under financial strain.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?

Table MA-15.04 shows the current HUD fair market rents for rental housing, as well as the allowable high and low HOME rents. These rents are the upper limits of rents that can be charged by property owners with units assisted by HUD rental housing programs. Increasing rents in the region’s market have widened the gap between HUD FMRs and market rents, creating problems for low-income households seeking units that will accept their HUD voucher for rent assistance.

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Discussion

Housing costs in Carson remain out of reach for many households with low to moderate incomes, as reflected in the high proportion facing cost burdens and other housing challenges.

Housing affordability is expected to remain a major issue, highlighting the need for more affordable housing options.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction

The following section provides information on the condition of housing in the City of Carson.

Describe the jurisdiction's definition of "standard condition" and "substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation":

The City of Carson defines standard and substandard housing condition based on California Health and Safety Code. California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 defines a substandard structure as any building or portion thereof in which there exists any of the following conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the occupants, nearby residents, or the public:
• Inadequate sanitation (including lack of or improper bathroom facilities, running water, and heating);
• Structural hazards;
• Any nuisance;
• Faulty wiring;
• Unsafe or improper plumbing;
• Unsafe or improper mechanical equipment;
• Faulty weather protection;
• Conditions that could cause or augment the spread of a fire or explosion; • Unsafe or improper construction materials;
• Debris constituting a fire, health, or safety hazard; • Inadequate maintenance;
• Inadequate exits;
• Inadequate fire protection; or
• Space occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining that were not intended for those purposes.

A standard housing condition is one in which none of the above conditions exist.

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As shown in Table MA-20.01 below, 31 percent of owner-occupied units and 56 percent of renter-occupied units in Carson have one or two selected physical or financial conditions. Note that the conditions are identical to the following four housing problems: (1) lacking complete plumbing facilities, (2) lacking complete kitchen facilities, (3) more than one occupant per room, and (4) housing costs greater than 30 percent of household income.

Table MA-20.01: Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 5,715 29% 3,059 46%
With two selected Conditions 371 2% 634 10%
With three selected Conditions 37 0% 0 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 13,373 69% 2,895 44%
Total 19,496 100% 6,588 100%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25123]

As shown in Table MA-20.02 below, most owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing in Carson was built between 1950 and 1979. Many of these units, particularly those occupied by lower-income households, may require rehabilitation.

Table MA-20.02: Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 1,596 8% 671 10%
1980-1999 1,958 10% 1,026 16%
1950-1979 13,864 71% 3,996 61%
Before 1950 2,078 11% 895 14%
Total 19,496 100% 6,588 100%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25036]

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Table MA-20.03 compares the status of vacant units in Carson in 2017 and 2022. By 2022, 31 percent of vacant units were for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.

Table MA-20.03: Status of Vacant Housing Units
Status of Vacant Housing Units 2017 Five-Year ACS 2022 Five-Year ACS Units % of Total Units % of Total
For rent 96 13.0% 102 8.9%
Rented, not occupied 54 7.3% 0 -
For sale only 94 12.7% 57 4.9%
Sold, not occupied 65 8.8% 97 8.4%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 96 13.0% 359 31.2% For migrant workers 0 - 0 -
Other vacant 333 45.1% 537 46.6%
Total 738 100.0% 1,152 100.0%
Data Source: 2013-2017 & 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25004]

Table MA-20.04: Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units Information on this table was not populated from the HUD IDIS system. Abandoned Vacant Units
REO Properties
Abandoned REO Properties

Table MA-20.05: Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 15,942 82% 4,891 74% Housing Units Built before 1980 with Children 6 Years
Old or Younger Present 2,105 11% 969 15%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B25036] (Total Units); 2017-2021 CHAS [Table 13] (Units with Children present)

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Table MA-20.06: Vintage of Households by Income and Presence of Young Children Income
One or more
children age 6 or
younger
No children age 6
or younger Total
Built 1939 or Earlier
0-30% AMI 40 60 100
>30-50% AMI 0 35 35
>50-80% AMI 29 145 174
>80-100% AMI 25 55 80
>100% AMI 35 220 255
Total 129 515 644
Built 1940-1979
0-30% AMI 275 2,430 2,705
>30-50% AMI 450 1,830 2,280
>50-80% AMI 560 3,440 4,000
>80-100% AMI 550 2,055 2,605
>100% AMI 1,110 7,610 8,720
Total 2,945 17,365 20,310
Built 1980 or Later
0-30% AMI 95 835 930
>30-50% AMI 125 350 475
>50-80% AMI 110 760 870
>80-100% AMI 80 315 395
>100% AMI 235 2,210 2,445
Total 645 4,470 5,115
Total
0-30% AMI 410 3,325 3,735
>30-50% AMI 575 2,215 2,790
>50-80% AMI 699 4,345 5,044
>80-100% AMI 655 2,425 3,080
>100% AMI 1,380 10,040 11,420
Total 3,719 22,350 26,069
Data Source: 2017-2021 CHAS

Describe the need for owner and rental rehabilitation based on the condition of the jurisdiction's housing.

As shown in Table MA-20.02 above, approximately 80 percent of occupied housing units in Carson were built before 1980, highlighting the City's aging housing stock and the growing need for both owner and rental rehabilitation. Older housing stock presents challenges such as

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deferred maintenance, outdated infrastructure, and potential health hazards, including lead- based paint exposure. The rising costs of labor and materials, coupled with stagnant wages, make it difficult for many homeowners and landlords to afford necessary repairs, often resulting in deteriorating housing conditions.

Most affected by these conditions are low-income seniors and those with disabilities who do not have the resources, and in many instances, the physical capabilities to maintain their residences. Owners of aging rental units also may face challenges when there is insufficient cash flow to enable them to keep abreast of the maintenance and rehabilitation needs of their units.

Estimate the number of housing units within the jurisdiction that are occupied by low- or moderate-income families that contain lead-based paint hazards. 91.205(e), 91.405

Lead-based paint hazards are most commonly found in homes built before 1980. As shown in Tables MA-20.02 and MA-20.05 above, approximately 82 percent of owner-occupied and 74 percent of renter-occupied units were built before 1980, making them potential sources of lead exposure. Among these older units, 11 percent of owner-occupied and 15 percent of renter- occupied homes have children present, a population particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.

To better estimate the number of housing units occupied by low- or moderate-income families that may contain lead-based paint hazards, Table MA-20.06 provides a breakdown of households living in pre-1980 units by income level. The high percentage of older rental units, combined with the presence of children in these homes, underscores the ongoing need for lead hazard remediation efforts, particularly in rental housing occupied by lower-income families.

Discussion

Please see above.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction

The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) administers Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs for jurisdictions throughout Los Angeles County, including Carson. No public housing units are within Carson’s boundaries. Table MA-25.01 below summarizes existing housing vouchers administered by the HACoLA countywide (not only within Carson).

Table MA-25.01: Totals Number of Units by Program Type
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant -
based

Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
available 0 261 2,962 21,798 1 21,797 1,264 1,357 558
# of
accessible
units

*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

Describe the supply of public housing developments:

Not applicable.

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Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan Table MA-25.02: Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score

N/A N/A

Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

Not applicable.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:

Not applicable.

Discussion

Not applicable.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)

Introduction

Table MA-30.01: Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households – Los Angeles Continuum of Care Totals Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive Housing
Beds
Year Round Beds
(Current & New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow Beds
Current & New Current & New Under
Development
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren) 8,371 Unknown 938 5,888 Unknown
Households with Only Adults 15,165 Unknown 2,049 20,348 Unknown Chronically Homeless Households 0 Unknown 0 4,138 Unknown Veterans 256 Unknown 653 6,242 Unknown
Unaccompanied Youth 114 Unknown 1 12 Unknown
Data Source: 2024 Los Angeles Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count

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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons

Mainstream services, including health care, mental health support, and employment services, are essential in addressing the broader challenges that contribute to housing instability and homelessness. These services are integrated within the Los Angeles County CoC through partnerships with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and specialized service providers.

Through LAHSA, funding, program design, outcomes assessment, and technical assistance are provided to more than 100 non-profit partner agencies. These agencies deliver a continuum of programs ranging from outreach, access centers, emergency shelters, safe havens, transitional and permanent housing, and homelessness prevention services. They also offer the supportive services necessary to help individuals develop the skills and stability needed for long-term housing security.

In addition to coordinating service providers, LAHSA collaborates with both the City and County of Los Angeles to integrate mainstream services and housing opportunities, ensuring a broad and equitable distribution of resources throughout the Los Angeles County CoC. This partnership enhances access to health care, mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, workforce development programs, and other critical interventions that promote housing retention and self-sufficiency.

List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.

Numerous homeless service providers in Los Angeles County operate as part of the Los Angeles County CoC. These service providers offer a comprehensive range of support beyond housing and shelter, including employment training, counseling, financial literacy, legal aid, childcare, and transportation services. These wraparound services help individuals and families experiencing homelessness address barriers to stable housing, secure employment, and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Additionally, the City of Carson partners with local service providers to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. These partnerships help ensure that

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emergency shelter, transitional housing, meal programs, healthcare, and supportive services are accessible to those in need. The City collaborates with key organizations, such as Harbor Interfaith Services, and Beacon Light Mission in conjunction with LAHSA to connect homeless individuals and families with available resources and long-term housing solutions. By leveraging partnerships and integrating supportive services, the City aims to provide comprehensive, person-centered assistance that moves individuals from homelessness to stable housing.

Furthermore, the City of Carson’s Public Safety Engagement Officer team collaborates with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to conduct targeted outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are unsheltered. SBCCOG has partnered with Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC), and Los Angeles Homeless Authority (LAHSA) a statewide network of service providers specializing in homelessness response. The City’s Public Safety Engagement Officer team serves as the first point of contact for unhoused individuals in Carson. Our outreach team directly engages with unsheltered individuals, building trust to assess their specific needs and connect them to essential services. For ongoing case management, we collaborate with WLCAC and LAHSA, which provide services such as housing assistance, interim housing, veterans' services, mental health care, medical services, employment support, and benefits enrollment. Through comprehensive, person-centered support, our collective goal is to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing and improved well-being. Through this coordinated approach, the City and its partners provide a comprehensive and person-centered response to homelessness, ensuring that individuals receive the support needed to transition into stable housing and improve their overall quality of life.

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)

Introduction

The City will continue to maintain and coordinate services to assist individuals with special needs. Existing service providers will be supported when possible and existing funds will be prioritized and expended when appropriate and feasible.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs

The housing and supportive service needs of Carson’s special needs populations were identified through multiple sources, including community and stakeholder meetings, as well as responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

The Community Needs Assessment Survey responses highlight affordable rental housing for seniors as the top housing priority, with 67 percent of respondents identifying it as a top three critical need. Other significant housing needs include affordable for-sale housing (with 63 percent of respondents identifying it as a top three critical need) and affordable rental housing for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes (with 40 percent of respondents identifying it as a top three critical need).

In terms of supportive services, the Community Needs Assessment Survey responses revealed that services for neglected and abused children ranked as the highest priority, with 73 percent of respondents identifying it as a top three critical need. Other key service needs include centers and services for people with disabilities (with 67 percent of respondents identifying it as a top three critical need) and domestic violence services (with 50 percent of respondents identifying it as a top three critical need).

Supportive housing for the elderly, persons with disabilities, individuals with addictions, and those living with HIV/AIDS is designed to promote independent living while providing necessary services. Individuals recovering from substance abuse may need short-term rehabilitation, counseling, or case management, whereas those with chronic conditions often require long- term assisted living, nursing care, and transportation services.

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Persons with mental or physical disabilities benefit from affordable housing paired with flexible supportive services that enable them to access and maintain stable housing. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may require additional resources, such as housing set-asides and specialized supportive housing programs, to ensure they have access to safe and appropriate living environments.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing

Persons returning from mental and physical health institutions may benefit from permanent supportive housing and other housing assistance programs designed to ensure long-term stability and prevent homelessness. In Los Angeles County, several agencies receive Measure H funding to provide permanent housing and support services, including the Departments of Health Services (DHS), Mental Health (DMH), Public Health (DPH), Children and Family Services (DCFS), and Public Social Services (DPSS), as well as the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).

Permanent supportive housing is a type of permanent housing that provides long-term rental subsidies and Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and have disabilities, chronic medical conditions, and/or behavioral health conditions. By integrating housing with supportive services, permanent supportive housing ensures that individuals can access medical care, mental health treatment, and social services to maintain stability and independence.

Within this model, rapid rehousing programs provide time-limited rental subsidies to quickly house people who have recently become homeless and offer them services until they can gradually take on the rent themselves. Additionally, shallow subsidy programs provide a long- term rental subsidy to help people avoid homelessness or reentry into homelessness. This is a lower level of assistance, often based on a set monthly amount, unlike traditional “deep subsidies” such as those provided through permanent supportive housing or the federally- funded Housing Choice Vouchers, also called Section 8 Vouchers.

By integrating affordable housing with essential support services, these programs create a pathway to stability for individuals exiting health institutions, ensuring they have the resources needed to maintain housing, access healthcare, and reintegrate into the community.

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Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)

Please see below.

For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))

The Carson Housing Authority (not a public housing authority in the sense that that term is commonly understood, but an entity that was created to continue the remaining affordable housing obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency) has provided financial assistance in the development of, and continues to assist through the provision of rental subsidies, at the following developments:
• Carson City Center, 720 E. Carson St. (86 senior units) • Carson Terrace, 625 E. 219th St. (61 senior units)
• Avalon Courtyard, 22121 Avalon Blvd. (41 senior units) • Bella Vita/Sepulveda Senior Housing, 402 Sepulveda Blvd. (65 senior units) • Veterans Village, 600 W. Carson St. (50 units for veterans, scheduled to open during PY 2020)

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)

Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment

Based on the City’s previous work in its 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, the following list of barriers to affordable housing in the City were identified:
• High levels of segregation
• Access to school proficiency
• Insufficient affordable housing in a range of unit sizes • Discriminatory patterns in lending
• Insufficient accessible affordable housing
• Lack of fair housing infrastructure
• Insufficient fair housing education
• Insufficient understanding of credit

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f)

Introduction

Carson’s strategic location within the dynamic South Bay region of Los Angeles County makes it a prime destination for businesses looking to access key markets across Southern California.

With excellent connectivity via the San Diego (405), Harbor (110), and Artesia (91) freeways, as well as proximity to world-class port and airport infrastructure, Carson offers businesses unparalleled logistical advantages. Additionally, the city benefits from a large resident workforce, stable residential neighborhoods with high homeownership rates, and potential recreational and placemaking opportunities along the Dominguez Channel. These strengths, combined with Carson’s well-established business and institutional assets, create a strong foundation for economic growth and investment.

Economic Development Market Analysis

The following tables provide a detailed analysis of the composition of Carson’s workforce, the alignment between jobs and workers across various sectors, and disparities in job availability within specific industries. The tables also detail unemployment rates, occupational sectors, and educational attainment, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities within Carson’s labor market.

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Table MA-45.01: Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less
Workers%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 106 227 0.2% 0.6% 0.4% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 2,976 3,078 6.1% 8.0% 1.9% Construction 3,152 1,430 6.5% 3.7% -2.8%
Education and Health Care Services 5,522 9,638 11.3% 25.2% 13.9% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 844 1,669 1.8% 4.3% 2.5% Information 178 889 0.4% 2.3% 1.9%
Manufacturing 8,216 3,638 16.8% 9.5% -7.3%
Other Services 1,439 979 2.9% 2.6% -0.3%
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 3,129 2,931 6.4% 7.7% 1.3% Public Administration 60 1,907 0.1% 5.0% 4.9%
Retail Trade 5,211 3,579 10.7% 9.4% -1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing 8,843 3,645 18.1% 9.5% -8.6% Wholesale Trade 5,012 1,873 10.3% 4.9% -5.4%
Grand Total 48,833 38,277 100.0% 100.0% 0.0%
Note: In the “Jobs less workers %” column, a negative number reflects an oversupply of labor for the sector (more workers than jobs) and a positive number reflects an undersupply of labor (more jobs than workers). Number of workers are based on where workers live; number of jobs are based on where workers are employed. Both analyses are based on primary jobs.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics OnTheMap, 2021

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Table MA-45.02: Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 48,702
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 45,363
Unemployment Rate 6.9%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 11.6%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-64 6.4%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Tables DP03 & B23001]

Table MA-45.03: Occupations by Sector
Sector Number of People
Management, business, science, and arts 15,258
Service 8,937
Sales and office 9,592
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance 4,141 Production, transportation and material moving 7,435
Total 45,363
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table S2401]

Table MA-45.04: Travel Time
Travel Time Number of Commuters Percentage of Total
< 30 Minutes 24,732 60%
30-59 Minutes 12,364 30%
60 or More Minutes 3,845 9%
Total 40,941 100%
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B08303]

Table MA-45.05: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 25 to 64 Years) Educational Attainment
In Labor Force
Civilian
Employed
Civilian
Unemployed
Not in
Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 5,133 439 2,924
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 7,550 471 3,206
Some college or associate’s
degree 11,882 897 3,085
Bachelor’s degree or higher 13,151 772 1,637
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B23006]

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Table MA-45.06: Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 7 324 719 2,553 2,342
9th to 12th grade, no
diploma 742 1,170 1,535 2,195 1,080
High school graduate,
GED, or alternative 2,077 2,800 2,494 5,933 3,563
Some college, no degree 4,397 3,629 2,705 5,347 3,628
Associate’s degree 654 1,665 749 1,789 1,238
Bachelor’s degree 625 2,969 2,248 6,037 3,349
Graduate or professional
degree 102 866 1,344 2,119 1,045
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B15001]

Table MA-45.07: Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months for Population 25 Years and Over
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in
the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate $29,936
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $40,226
Some college or associate’s degree $44,726
Bachelor’s degree $60,614
Graduate or professional degree $91,810
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [B20004]

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Table MA-45.08: Employment and Median Earnings Industry for Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings
Industry Total Civilian
Employed
Population
Median
Earnings
Health Care 9,176 $55,980
Professional Services 4,859 $49,485
Retail 3,826 $30,843
Manufacturing 3,703 $59,292
Transportation and Warehousing 3,701 $47,345
Education 3,272 $51,147
Accommodation & Food Services 2,781 $21,545
Construction 2,624 $44,313
Public Administration 2,249 $75,301
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1,600 $27,031
Wholesale Trade 1,561 $43,869
Other 1,482 $34,054
Finance & Insurance 1,443 $59,604
Information 1,130 $58,091
Real Estate 518 $47,439
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 150 $38,625
Utilities 77 $89,205
TOTAL 44,152
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table S2413]

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Figure MA-45.01: Median Income and Employment by Industry

Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table S2413]

Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?

As shown in Table MA-45.01, the three sectors with the greatest number of jobs in Carson are Education and Health Care Services (25 percent of jobs), Transportation & Warehousing (10 percent of jobs), and Manufacturing (10 percent of jobs). These three sectors also employ the largest share of workers, as follows: Transportation & Warehousing (18 percent of workers), Manufacturing (17 percent of workers), and Education and Health Care Services (11 percent of workers).

In several sectors, the number of workers exceeds the number of jobs, meaning that residents employed in these sectors are commuting to other jurisdictions to work. For example, there are only 3,645 Transportation & Warehousing jobs in the City, but 8,843 workers. At the other end of the spectrum, there are more jobs than workers in the Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate sector, indicating that additional people are commuting into the City for work. Overall, there are about 48,833 workers in the City, but just about 38,277 jobs.

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As shown in Table MA-45.02, the overall unemployment rate in Carson is 6.9 percent, according to 2022 five-year ACS estimates. However, California Employment Development Department data from December 2024 indicates that the overall unemployment rate is 5.5 percent.

Unemployment is notably higher among younger workers, with a rate of 11.6 percent for those aged 16 to 24, compared to workers aged 25 to 64 (6.4 percent).

Table MA-45.04 shows the commuting patterns of the City’s workers. Most workers drive less than 30 minutes to their place of employment (60 percent). Only 9 percent of workers drive more than an hour to work. Longer commute times lead to greater transportation costs, more greenhouse gas emissions, and a range of health issues.

Educational attainment strongly correlates with labor force participation and employment rates. As shown in Table MA-45.05, of the population aged 25 to 64 years old with less than a high school diploma, 34 percent are not participating in the labor force. In contrast, only 11 percent of individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher are not in the labor force. This data indicates that higher education levels increase the likelihood of employment.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community.

The workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community in Carson were identified through community engagement, stakeholder meetings, survey responses, and the City's 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Community Needs Assessment Survey identified job creation and retention as the top economic development priority, with 57 percent of respondents citing it as a top three critical need. Other key workforce-related needs include employment training (with 50 percent of respondents ranking it as a top three critical need) and small business grants/loans (with 47 percent of respondents ranking it as a top three critical need).

The Economic Development Strategic Plan outlines key infrastructure improvements to support economic growth, particularly within Downtown Carson and key commercial corridors.

Infrastructure priorities include multi-modal connectivity (such as walking and bicycle paths), streetscape beautification, public transit improvements, and broadband expansion. The plan also emphasizes workforce development efforts, including partnerships with local and regional agencies to strengthen workforce training programs and a showcase workforce development program focused on construction and related industries to preserve and grow critical skill sets.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect

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job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

In 2022, the City of Carson, in partnership with Los Angeles County, established the Carson Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), which encompasses approximately 1,735 acres (14 percent of the City’s land area). The purpose of the EIFD is to generate tax increment revenue to finance critical public infrastructure improvements, affordable and workforce housing, environmental remediation, and brownfield redevelopment. The Carson EIFD is expected to play a major role in economic development by providing funding for infrastructure projects that support local businesses, attract new investment, and enhance overall economic activity.

The Economic Development Strategic Plan also outlines several initiatives that will impact workforce development and business growth. These include targeted capital improvements in Downtown Carson, a shuttle system connecting key employment and commercial hubs, and streetscape enhancements to create a more vibrant business environment. Additionally, the Plan prioritizes broadband expansion, which is critical for modern businesses and workforce training programs.

Collectively, these upcoming improvements and investments will position Carson for sustained economic growth, attracting businesses, creating jobs, and improving the community’s overall quality of life.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?

As shown in Table MA-45.05, the workforce data for Carson demonstrates a strong relationship between educational attainment and employment opportunities. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree show high levels of employment among those in the labor force, with 13,151 employed and 772 unemployed, indicating a strong demand for highly skilled workers. Individuals with less than a high school diploma face more limited job prospects, with 5,133 employed and 439
unemployed.

Additionally, the relationship between education and earnings is clear. As shown in Table MA-

45.07, median earnings for Carson residents aged 25 years old and above without a high school diploma are $29,936, while high school graduates earn a median income of $40,226, representing a 34 percent increase. Earnings continue to rise with higher education levels.

Those with a bachelor’s degree have median earnings of $60,614, and individuals with a

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graduate or professional degree have median earnings of $91,810. This data underscores the significant economic benefits of obtaining a high school diploma, college degree, or higher education credential.

Programs focused on upskilling and educational attainment, particularly for residents with lower education levels, may help bridge the gap between workforce skills and employment opportunities. Investments in technical training, certifications, and career pathways in growing industries and industries with a labor shortage could improve job access and economic outcomes for the workforce.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

The Consolidated Plan goals are intended to improve the lives of households with low to moderate incomes. Strengthening the workforce and labor market can create more jobs and higher wages, reducing financial strain on residents with lower incomes. Several areas of the city show a need for emphasis on workforce training initiatives, based on employment and income data.

The Economic Development Strategic Plan establishes workforce training initiatives, such as improving linkages to workforce development resources and establishing a “showcase” workforce development program focused on construction and related industries. This initiative seeks to provide pathways to sustainable employment and develop critical skill sets necessary for Carson’s long-term economic prosperity.

A key workforce initiative in Carson is the Carson One-Stop Career Center, affiliated with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). The center serves as a comprehensive resource for both employers and job seekers, offering customized services to support hiring, workforce development, and training needs. Services are frequently customized to meet specific business and industry employment requirements and include job information, training and job placement services, labor market information, career workshops, job and career placement assistance, and individualized assessments.

The Rapid Response Program, also offered through the Carson Career Center and SBWIB, provides critical support to employees affected by layoffs or business closures. This program offers assistance with job search services, unemployment benefits, medical insurance referrals,

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and access to community resources. In some cases, Rapid Response may also help prevent layoffs by working directly with businesses to identify potential solutions.

Additionally, workforce training is incentivized through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal program that encourages businesses to hire individuals from targeted populations, including veterans, ex-felons, SSI recipients, and high-risk youth. Employers may also benefit from cash reimbursements through On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs, which cover up to 50 percent of an employee's salary during their training period. These initiatives help bridge skill gaps and connect workers with sustainable career opportunities.

By expanding training, career development, and employer incentives, these workforce programs align with the Consolidated Plan’s goals by reducing financial hardship, increasing employment stability, and promoting long-term economic growth in Carson.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
No.

If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

Not applicable.

Discussion

Please see above.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")

As stated previously, the four major housing problems recognized by HUD are as follows:

• Substandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Kitchen Facilities. A complete kitchen consists of a sink with running water, a stove or range, and a refrigerator. • S ubstandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Plumbing Facilities: Complete plumbing consists of hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a bathtub or shower. • C ost Burdened Household: Monthly housing costs exceed 30 percent of monthly income. A household is severely cost burdened if their monthly housing costs exceed 50 percent of their monthly income. Note that, for renters, housing costs include contract rent and utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payments, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes.
• O
vercrowded Household: More than one person per room. Severe overcrowding is more than 1.5 persons per room.

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Figure MA-50.01 is a map indicating census tracts with a concentration of low-income households with any of the four severe housing problems.

Figure MA-50.01: Percentage of Low-Income Households with Any of the Four Severe Housing Problems

Data Source: 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Maps

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Figure MA-50.02 indicates which census tracts have a concentration of cost-burdened households.

Figure MA-50.02: Percentage of Cost-Burdened Households by Census Tract

Data Source: 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Maps

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Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")

A minority concentration is defined as a census tract whose proportion of a non-white population is at least 20 percentage points higher than the area as a whole, according to HUD’s Rental Assistance Determination Minority Concentration Analysis Tool. Based on this definition, most of the city is considered a minority concentration area. Figure MA-50.03 below shows a map of the city using HUD’s Minority Concentration Analysis Tool.

Figure MA-50.03: Minority Concentration Map

Data Source: 2020 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development RAD Minority Concentration Analysis Tool

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? In Carson, low- and moderate-income and minority-concentrated areas are spread throughout the region. As shown in Figure MA-50.03, most of the city is considered a minority concentration area. The previous Market Analysis sections detail the characteristics of the market in Carson.

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Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?

These areas are adjacent to many community assets, including schools and parks, as well as grocery stores, and service providers.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?

Areas with high concentrations of low-income households may present an opportunity for investment through services and public facility funding. The City will continue collaborating with partner agencies to ensure cost-effective delivery of services and programs. Federal funding will be directed to those most in need.

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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)

Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

HUD guidelines require all Consolidated Plans to include a discussion on the broadband needs of the jurisdiction and the prevalence of the digital divide, defined as the gap between households with access to computers and internet on a regular basis and those who do not. In preparing the Consolidated Plan, the City used data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to estimate the number of households with and without internet access.

The internet is an essential communications and information tool, enabling users to benefit from the growing interconnectedness of business, education, commerce, and daily activity.

Reliable internet access is increasingly recognized as a necessity for thriving in today’s economic environment. Communities without broadband access face significant challenges in keeping pace with the rest of the country, as limited connectivity hinders their residents’ ability to access educational and entrepreneurial opportunities online. The issue is particularly pronounced in low to moderate-income areas, where economic opportunities are already limited. Research indicates a strong correlation between expanded high-speed internet access and improved educational and employment prospects, especially in small cities and rural communities.

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Figure MA-60.01 shows broadband access across Carson, where broadband is defined as service with download speeds of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 3 Mbps (25/3 Mbps). As shown in the map, significant gaps in broadband coverage are minimal.

Figure MA-60.01: Map of Broadband Access

Data Source: California Interactive Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2021)

In March 2024, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) raised their benchmark for high-speed fixed broadband from 25/3 Mbps to download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload

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speeds of 20 Mbps (100/20 Mbps). Figure MA-60.02 shows that 100 percent of units in Carson have access to high-speed fixed broadband with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps.

Figure MA-60.02: Units with Fixed Broadband Access in Carson

Data Source: Federal Communications Commission (data as of June 30, 2024)

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Figure MA-60.03 shows the top 10 fixed broadband providers in Carson and the percentage of units served by each provider.

Figure MA-60.03: Top 10 Fixed Broadband Providers in Carson

Data Source: Federal Communications Commission (data as of June 30, 2024)

Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

As shown in Figure MA-60.03, multiple broadband providers serve Carson. Having a variety of broadband internet providers fosters competition, which often leads to improved service quality, lower prices, and greater innovation in technology. It gives consumers more choices, enabling them to select a provider that best meets their needs in terms of speed, reliability, and cost. Multiple providers can also increase network resilience, as alternative options ensure connectivity in case of service disruptions. This competitive landscape drives providers to continually enhance their offerings, ultimately benefiting both residential and business users with better overall internet services.

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)

Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

On [INSERT DATE], the City of Carson adopted the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is designed to function as a roadmap for the coordination and execution of hazard mitigation policies and initiatives within the city. It describes the characteristics of hazards which threaten the community, as well as mitigation goals, strategies, and associated actions to aid the City and its community in reducing risks and minimizing damages by taking proactive steps before disaster strikes.

The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies 17 hazards, which are shown in Table MA-65.01 below.

Table MA-65.01: Hazard Profile Descriptions
# Hazard Description
1 Drought/Water
Shortage
A drought is a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period resulting in a water shortage. (FEMA, NRI).
2 Earthquake An earthquake is a shaking of the earth's surface by energy waves emitted by slowly moving tectonic plates overcoming friction with one another underneath the earth's surface (FEMA, NRI).
3 Extreme Heat Extreme heat is a period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather typically lasting two or more days with temperatures outside the historical averages for a given area. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards (FEMA, NRI).
4 Extreme Winder
Weather (Cold)
Extreme cold is a rapid fall in temperature within 24 hours and extreme low temperatures for an extended period (FEMA, NRI). 5 Flood A flood occurs when the existing channel of a stream, river, canyon, or other watercourse cannot contain excess runoff from rainfall or snowmelt, resulting in overflow onto adjacent lands. In coastal areas, flooding may occur when high winds or tides result in a surge of seawater into areas that are above the normal high tide line. 6 Hail Hail is a form of precipitation that occurs during thunderstorms when raindrops, in extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, freeze into balls of ice before falling towards the earth's surface (FEMA, NRI).

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# Hazard Description
7 High Wind High Wind consists of damaging winds, often originating from thunderstorms, that are classified as exceeding 58 mph (FEMA, NRI). 8 Hurricane A hurricane is a tropical cyclone or localized, low-pressure weather system that has organized thunderstorms but no front (a boundary separating two air masses of different densities) and maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph (FEMA, NRI).
9 Industrial
Pollution/Chemical
Release
When these chemicals are released into the environment leads to different forms of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. A chemical release is the discharge or release of hazardous liquids, gases, or solids. It can occur due to an accident, a failure or an attack involving hazardous products (EPA).
10 Landslide/Mudflow A landslide is the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope (FEMA, NRI).
11 Land
subsidence/Karst
Land subsidence is a gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface due to removal or displacement of subsurface earth materials.

Karst is a type of landscape where the dissolving of the bedrock has created sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other characteristic features (USGS).
12 Pandemic A pandemic is a global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new virus emerges in the human population, spreading easily in a sustained manner, and causing serious illness. An epidemic describes a smaller-scale infectious outbreak, within a region or population, that emerges at a disproportional rate. Infectious disease outbreaks may be widely dispersed geographically, impact large numbers of the population, and could arrive in waves lasting several months at a time (CDC).
13 Severe Storm/
Thunderstorm
/Lightening
Severe storms refer to any dangerous meteorological phenomena with the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life such as thunderstorms and lightning. NOAA classifies a thunderstorm as a storm with lightning and thunder produced by cumulonimbus clouds, usually producing gusty winds, heavy rain, and sometimes hail. Thunderstorms are usually short in duration but can cause significant damage. Lightening is an electrical discharge that results from the built of positive and negative charges within a thunderstorm. When the buildup becomes strong enough, lightning

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# Hazard Description
appears as a “bolt.” This flash of light usually occurs within the clouds or between the clouds and the ground. (NWS).
14 Tornado A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground and is visible only if it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust, and debris (FEMA, NRI).
15 Tsunami and Seiche A tsunami is a wave or series of waves generated by an Earthquake, Landslide, volcanic eruption, or even a large meteor hitting the ocean and causing a rise or mounding of water at the ocean surface. A tsunami can travel across an open ocean at about 500 mph and slow down to about 30 mph as it approaches land, causing it to grow significantly in height.

A seiche is a standing wave oscillating in a body of water. Wind and atmospheric pressure can contribute to seiche events. They are usually limited to partially or fully enclosed basins (NOAA). 16 Urban Fire Urban fires are classified as “uncontrolled burning in a residence or building from natural, human or technical causes”. These fires have the potential to spread to adjoining structures. Local city and county fire departments are tasked with the response and control of urban fires.
17 Wildfire A wildfire is an unplanned fire burning in natural or wildland areas such as forests, shrub lands, grasslands, or prairies (FEMA, NRI).

Data Source: 2024 City of Carson Hazard Mitigation Plan

Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Emergencies and disasters often highlight and exacerbate existing societal inequities, affecting groups based on socioeconomic status, race, age, disability, and other social factors. These events disproportionately impact certain populations, creating additional challenges in the preparation, response, and recovery phases. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on pre-existing disparities, such as limited healthcare access, leading to higher rates of hospitalizations and mortality among vulnerable groups. It is essential to recognize and understand these community-specific limitations and barriers to strive for equitable preparedness, mitigation, and response strategies for future incidents.

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To aid in this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), a comprehensive tool designed for emergency management planners and practitioners at state, local, and tribal levels. The SVI helps identify communities with high social vulnerability, potentially facing greater impacts during emergencies and disasters. Figure MA-65.01 below shows the breakdown of the overall SVI Score in the City of Carson.

Figure MA-65.01: City of Carson Overall SVI

Data Source: 2024 City of Carson Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview

Strategic Plan Overview

The City’s Strategic Plan proposes eligible projects and activities to meet the priorities described in the Consolidated Plan. Ultimately, the Strategic Plan will help achieve the City's Consolidated Plan goals by guiding investments in Carson’s communities and households with low to moderate incomes.

The Strategic Plan includes the following sections:

• SP-10 Geographic Priorities
• SP-25 Priority Needs
• SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions
• SP-35 Anticipated Resources
• SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure
• SP-45 Goals Summary
• SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement
• SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing
• SP-60 Homelessness Strategy
• SP-65 Lead-Based Paint Hazards
• SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy
• SP-80 Monitoring

The four priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle are as follows:

These goals, and the funded activities meant to achieve them, align with HUD's approaches to developing viable communities: (1) providing decent housing; (2) providing a suitable living environment; and (3) expanding economic opportunity.

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)

Geographic Area

Not applicable. Please see the discussion below.

Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)

The City generally distributes funds on a project-by-project basis and does not distribute funds geographically, with the exception of the Commercial Façade/Rehabilitation program and selected public facility/infrastructure projects.

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table SP-25.01: Priority Needs
Priority 1 Affordable Housing
Priority Level High
Description Assist in increasing and preserving access to high-quality affordable housing by investing in property rehabilitation.

Population Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Target Area Citywide
Associated
Goals
Expand Affordable Housing Options
Maintain and promote neighborhood preservation
Promote Community Development Programs
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Affordable housing and neighborhood preservation have been identified as a priority based on local housing data and input from the community and stakeholders.

Priority 2 Priority services for individuals with special needs and households with low to moderate incomes
Priority Level High
Description Expand essential community services for vulnerable populations.

Numerous special needs populations in the City are in need. These households have a variety of housing and service needs and continue to be a high priority within the City. These include the elderly, youth, persons with substance abuse problems, persons with disabilities, and victims of domestic violence. This also includes low-income households in need of public services.

Population Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities

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Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Target Area Citywide
Associated
Goals
Support public services
Promote Community Development Programs
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Community Services has been identified as a priority based on local housing data and input from the community and stakeholders.

Priority 3 Fair housing services
Priority Level High
Description Broaden fair housing education by raising awareness of rights, fostering inclusivity, and eliminating barriers to access.

Population Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Target Area Citywide
Associated
Goals
Expand Affordable Housing Options
Promote Community Development Programs
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Fair housing services are mandated by CDBG regulations and are made available to residents citywide. Additionally, as the housing landscape evolves with new rental laws and protections, the City remains committed to keeping Carson's renters and landlords well-informed.

Narrative (Optional)
Priority needs for Carson’s 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan were identified through extensive housing and economic data, along with input from community and stakeholder meetings, stakeholder and resident surveys, and public hearings. These priority needs are integrated into the goals of this Consolidated Plan and will be addressed systematically through a series of project actions over the next five years. Program and project funding is allocated annually through a competitive application process, based on eligibility and available resources.

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)

Table SP-30.01: Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
The City does not receive or use TBRA funds.

TBRA for Non-Homeless Special
Needs
The City does not receive or use TBRA funds.

New Unit Production The production of new housing units is influenced by several market conditions, including the cost of land, the cost of construction, and prevailing interest rates. The cost of land and labor act as major barriers to developing any type of new construction in the City with the limited amount of funds available.

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation activities can be influenced by the cost of materials and labor. Home rehabilitation can provide an opportunity for households to maintain safe, decent, affordable housing without the cost of acquisition or production. This may help the City to maintain the availability of units that are affordable to households at a variety of income levels.

Acquisition, including preservation Rising housing costs will limit the availability of funds to be used for acquisition due to the high cost of purchasing properties.

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction

The table that follows depicts the CDBG resources that the City of Carson is expected to have during the 2025 to 2029 Program Years. Anticipated funding levels for the CDBG program have been difficult to predict. Over the past five program years, the City’s CDBG funding has ranged from as much as $789,832 in PY 2020 to as little as $684,225 in PY 2024. Based on that five-year downward trend, the City is anticipating only $660,108 for PY 2025.

Table SP-35.01: Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
Acquisition,
Administration and
Planning, Economic
Development,
Housing,
Public
Improvements,
Public Services
$660,108 [INSERT
AMOUNT]
[INSERT
AMOUNT]
[INSERT
AMOUNT]
[INSERT
AMOUNT]
It is estimated that the City
will receive a CDBG
allocation of approximately
$3,300,540 over the five
years of the Consolidated
Plan based on past and
current funding.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

While the CDBG program does not require matching funds, it serves as a critical tool for leveraging additional resources from private, local, state, and federal sources to expand the impact of funded activities. CDBG funds can be used strategically to attract and complement other investments, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to addressing community needs.

The City may pursue partnerships with state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector stakeholders to maximize funding opportunities and provide sustainable public services, infrastructure improvements, and economic development programs.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

The City of Carson recognizes the importance of leveraging public land to address housing and community needs and regularly reviews its real estate portfolio to assess whether properties are being utilized to their fullest potential. By evaluating its assets in alignment with housing and service priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City can create opportunities to support low- and moderate-income households, address homelessness, and expand access to essential services. In collaboration with local partners, the City will continue to explore publicly owned land as a resource to increase the supply of affordable housing and support broader community development goals.

Discussion

Please see above.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)

Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Table SP-40.01: Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Carson Government Lead Agency – CDBG
Administrator
Jurisdiction
Housing Authority of the
County of Los Angeles
(HACoLA)
Public Housing
Authority
PHA Region
Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority
(LAHSA)
Continuum of Care CoC Region

Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System

The institutional delivery system in Carson benefits from strong interdepartmental communication and collaboration. City staff work closely with various departments, community organizations, and agencies that assist low-income individuals and families to establish priorities and effectively allocate resources. While only a few entities have formal roles in administering HUD’s entitlement programs, the City, as the lead CDBG agency, coordinates efforts with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, service providers, and sub-recipients.

A key strength of the delivery system is the ongoing communication and coordination among these entities, ensuring that programs align with community needs and that resources are maximized. However, the most significant gap in the system remains the limited availability of funding. The level of need in the City far exceeds available resources, making it difficult to fund all high-priority projects. As a result, some critical initiatives may experience delays while the City continues to seek additional funding sources to expand its capacity to meet community needs.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services

Table SP-40.02: Homelessness Prevention Services Summary Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care
Education X X
Employment and Employment
Training
X X
Healthcare X X

HIV/AIDS X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X X
Other
Other

Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)

The City of Carson’s service delivery system for addressing homelessness is built on collaboration with local and regional service providers to ensure individuals and families experiencing homelessness receive the necessary support, shelter, and housing opportunities.

Through partnerships with local agencies, the City connects chronically homeless individuals,

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families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth to emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and essential supportive services.

Additionally, Carson coordinates with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), which plays a critical role in regional homeless response efforts, including data collection, resource allocation, and strategic planning. By aligning local efforts with broader regional initiatives, the City ensures a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing homelessness.

Through these efforts, Carson can leverage expertise, funding, and resources to create a more effective service delivery system that prioritizes long-term stability and self-sufficiency for those experiencing homelessness.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above

The City of Carson relies on a network of experienced agencies to deliver services to special needs populations and individuals experiencing homelessness. These organizations have a long history of providing critical support, including shelter, case management, mental health services, meals, and housing assistance. A major strength of the service delivery system is the collaboration between the City and regional partners, which allows for a more comprehensive response to the diverse needs of the population. Many service providers have established trust within the community, enabling them to effectively connect individuals to available resources.

Additionally, the City’s participation in regional initiatives, such as those led by LAHSA, strengthens access to data-driven strategies, funding opportunities, and best practices in homelessness prevention and intervention.

However, gaps remain in the service delivery system. The demand for services continues to exceed available resources, particularly as the population in need grows. Additional funding is needed to expand support for the growing population, along with improved coordination among service providers to enhance efficiency and impact.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs

The City will continue collaborating with nearby jurisdictions, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and LAHSA to coordinate resources and develop strategies to address service

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gaps and priority needs. With a strong support structure in place, the City is confident in its ability to tackle the key priorities outlined in this Consolidated Plan.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information

Table SP-45.01: Goals Summary

Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Expand Affordable
Housing Options
2025 2029 Affordable Housing Citywide Decent and affordable housing; neighborhood
preservation
CDBG:
$2,642,295

X Households Assisted
Deliver Community
Services

2025 2029 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Priority services for special
needs and LMI households
CDBG:
$469,760

X Persons Assisted
Provide Fair Housing
Services

2025 2029 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Fair housing CDBG:
$140,000

X Persons Assisted

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Table SP-45.02: Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Goal Description
Expand Affordable Housing Options Assist in increasing and preserving access to high-quality affordable housing by investing in property rehabilitation.

Deliver Community Services

Expand essential community services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, youth, and individuals with special needs.

Provide needed public services within the City of Carson using CDBG resources not to exceed the 15% annual expenditure limit.

Support the CDBG program through CDBG administration and fair housing activities.

Provide Fair Housing Services Broaden fair housing education by raising awareness of rights, fostering inclusivity, and eliminating barriers to access.

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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)

The City estimates it will help at least 80 low- and moderate-income households access affordable housing over the course of the five year Consolidated Plan.

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)

The City of Carson does not own or operate any public housing.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements

Not applicable.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?

The public housing agency operating in Carson is the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles Community Development Authority (LACDA).

HACoLA is not designated as troubled.

Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation

Not applicable.

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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)

Barriers to Affordable Housing

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing

The City’s 2020 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice outlined the below goals to address fair housing issues and impediments.

Table SP-55.01: Goals to Address Fair Housing Issues/Impediments

Fair Housing Goal Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice /
Contributing Factors
Fair Housing Issue Recommended Actions
Review zoning and
municipal codes for
barriers to housing
choice
High levels of
segregation,
Discriminatory patterns
in lending
Segregation Review zoning for areas with
restrictions to housing
development, including
minimum lot requirements;
make appropriate
amendments every year for
the next five (5) years.

Record activities annually.

Increase availability of
accessible housing
Insufficient accessible
affordable housing
Disability and
Access
Review development
standards for accessible
housing and inclusionary
policies for accessible
housing units; continue

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Fair Housing Goal Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice /
Contributing Factors
Fair Housing Issue Recommended Actions
recommending appropriate
amendments over the next
five (5) years. Record
activities annually.

Promote housing
opportunities in high
opportunity areas
Insufficient accessible
affordable housing
Disproportionate
Housing Need
Continue to use CDBG and
HOME funds to fund housing
rehabilitation for
homeowner and rental
housing option: 150
residential housing units
over five (5) years.

Promote community
and service provider
knowledge of
fair housing
Lack of fair housing
Infrastructure,
Insufficient fair housing
Education,
Insufficient
understanding of credit
Fair Housing
Enforcement and
Outreach
Continue to promote fair
housing education through
annual or biannual
workshops. Maintain
records of activities annually.

Ensure that fair housing
education materials are
available in the Spanish
language. Maintain records
of activities annually.

Promote annual outreach
and education related to
credit for prospective
homebuyers. Maintain
records of activities annually.

Partner with community
agencies to provide financial
literacy classes for
prospective homebuyers on
an annual basis. Maintain
records of activities annually.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

PATH's outreach teams engage directly with unsheltered individuals, building trusting relationships to assess their specific needs and connect them to essential services. These services include housing assistance, interim housing, veterans' services, mental health care, medical services, employment support, and benefits enrollment. By providing comprehensive, person-centered support, PATH aims to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing and improved well-being.

Through this coordinated approach, the City and its partners provide a comprehensive and person-centered response to homelessness, ensuring that individuals receive the support needed to transition into stable housing and improve their overall quality of life.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

At present, there are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities located in the City of Carson. Since there is an obvious need for such facilities, the City is exploring two avenues: a) outreach to a provider or providers of emergency shelters and/or transitional housing facilities who may be interested in operating such facilities within the city; or b) becoming such a provider itself. The City recently prepared and adopted amendments to its Zoning Code the accomplished the following:

• Permitting emergency shelters by tight in the ML (Manufacturing Light) and MH (Manufacturing Heavy) zones, and providing for development and operational standards;
• Identifying transitional and supportive housing as a residential use and permitting it in all residential zones, subject only to those standards /regulations that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone; and • Permitting single-room occupancy (SRO) units in at least one zone.

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These changes will enable to City to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency, transitional, and supportive housing facilities and work with appropriate organizations to ensure that the needs of the homeless and extremely low income households are met.

As a result of participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, City staff have become aware of SB (Senate Bill) 2, a State law requiring each city or county to identify at least one zone where emergency shelters are permitted by right and treating transitional and supportive housing as residential uses of property, subject only to restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone, so one of the tasks ahead for the Carson Homelessness Task Force would be to monitor the existing planning and zoning regulations to ensure the City’s compliance with SB 2.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The Time-Limited Subsidy Programs within the Permanent Housing Department of LAHSA play a critical role in helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing. These programs include Rapid Re-Housing, Recovery Re-Housing, and Shallow Subsidy/Street to Subsidy, all of which provide temporary financial assistance and housing support to help households secure stable housing quickly.

Time-Limited Subsidies are a key component of the LA Continuum of Care's permanent housing portfolio, designed to assist individuals and families who do not require deeper, long-term support, such as permanent supportive housing. These programs operate under a Housing First approach, meaning they serve individuals regardless of housing barriers and incorporate trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.

By providing flexible, short-term assistance, these programs help prevent returns to homelessness and support individuals in maintaining stable housing after their initial placement.

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Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs

One of the local social service providers that has received CDBG public service funds in the past, the Office of Samoan Affairs, has incorporated a program of services to the homeless and persons at risk of becoming homeless (primarily counseling, referral to appropriate agencies, and assistance in applying for and obtaining benefits) into its multifaceted portfolio of services.

This would appear to be a prime candidate for subsequent years’ funding should the agency seek to pursue it.

Through the City’s membership in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), the City is participating in SBCCOG’s program of outreach to the local homeless community and referral to services. SBCCOG contracts with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a statewide network of agencies that provides services to the homeless, to coordinate the effort.

Additionally, the City entered into its own contract with PATH (using funding other than CDBG) for additional outreach services within Carson.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)

Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards

Lead-based paint (LBP) regulations affect a variety of housing and community-based programs.

The process for identifying and resolving LBP issues varies depending upon the amount of assistance and the type of program affected. The most common actions that need to be taken are:
• Lead Hazard Evaluation – A risk assessment, paint testing or a combination of these to determine the presence of LBP hazards or LBP in properties built prior to 1978. • Lead Hazard Reduction – Activities designed to reduce or eliminate exposure to LBP hazards through methods including interim controls, standard treatments, or abatement.
• Clearance – An activity conducted following LBP hazard reduction activities to determine that the hazard reduction activities are complete.

As shown in Table MA-20.05, 82 percent of owner-occupied units and 74 percent of renter- occupied units in Carson were built before 1980, making them potential sources of lead-based paint exposure, as residential use of LBP was banned in 1978. Among these older units, 11 percent of owner-occupied units and 15 percent of renter-occupied units have children present in the home, a population particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?

The actions listed above support efforts to mitigate lead poisoning and hazards by facilitating access to safer housing and reducing exposure risks for vulnerable populations. Lead-based paint (LBP) exposure is a significant health concern, particularly for young children, as it can lead to serious physical and cognitive health issues. Again, in Carson, 11 percent of owner- occupied and 15 percent of renter-occupied housing units built before 1980 have children present, putting them at higher risk of lead exposure.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?

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• Considering annual programs and materials that educate residents on the health dangers of lead-based paint and encourage the screening of children for elevated blood levels;
• Including lead-based paint hazard reduction as an eligible activity in rehabilitation programs;
• Reviewing current housing and rehabilitation cases to ensure that lead-based paint hazard reduction is incorporated; and
• Promoting awareness and elimination of lead-based paint hazards among other housing providers, including local non-profit housing developers.

The City’s efforts to conform to (24 CER) Section 570.608 regarding the notification, inspection, testing, and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint as required in the CDBG certifications have most recently included the engagement of a consultant to conduct lead hazard inspections/evaluations, paint testing, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections.

All properties served by the City’s housing rehabilitation programs undergo an initial lead hazard assessment, with subsequent actions to be determined according to the results of that assessment.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families

Reducing poverty and improving economic stability for individuals and families requires a comprehensive, multifaceted approach that integrates affordable housing, economic development, education, and workforce opportunities. The City of Carson is committed to implementing strategies that address both the immediate needs of low-income households and the long-term economic opportunities that can lift families out of poverty.

To alleviate financial burdens, the City will allocate funding to help reduce housing costs by assisting with home repairs, preserving existing affordable housing, and ensuring that residents have access to stable and safe living conditions. These efforts aim to prevent displacement and promote housing stability, which are essential to economic mobility.

A strong economic development strategy is also key to poverty reduction. Elevating income levels for individuals and families living in poverty requires a multifaceted approach that includes affordable housing, livable communities, education, and job creation.

To maximize impact, the City will allocate funding to help in reducing housing costs can help lift families out of poverty rather than simply providing temporary relief. The City aims to create and preserve both affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities to benefit as many residents as possible.

Strengthening the City’s economic base is another critical strategy for poverty reduction. The City will implement coordinated economic development efforts focused on job creation, business retention, expansion, and attraction. Additionally, individuals and families will be supported through job training, counseling, education, and direct connections to employment opportunities. These efforts will be carried out in collaboration with public and private organizations that provide education and workforce development programs., ensuring that local businesses can thrive and provide sustainable employment opportunities. Through partnerships with workforce development agencies and educational institutions, individuals and families will have access to job training, career counseling, and education programs that enhance skill development and increase access to higher-paying jobs.

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How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan

Carson’s anti-poverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. These goals include reducing poverty, creating new and affordable housing, developing and promoting services for at-risk populations, expanding job training, and providing public and social services.

The City plans to allocate federal funding to support affordable housing initiatives, strengthen neighborhoods, and expand essential community resources. This includes partnering with public and private organizations to provide a continuum of services that address housing, job training, and supportive programs for low- and moderate-income households. By coordinating housing policies with economic development and social services, the City ensures a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, helping residents achieve long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency while strengthening the overall community.

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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230

Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements

T
he City’s Community Development Department is responsible for ensuring that the receipt and expenditure of HUD funds complies with program requirements through the monitoring of program performance. Careful evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system can be the most effective tool in detecting gaps and making appropriate modifications. Carson will follow monitoring procedures identified in the City’s Subrecipient Monitoring Plan. Other procedures will include in-h
ouse review of progress reports and expenditures, and on-s ite visits
to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The monitoring system will encourage uniform reporting to achieve consistent information on beneficiaries. Monitoring will also aim at resolving any program or accounting findings or other problems that may keep an organization from meeting its contractual obligations. Technical assistance will be provided where necessary.

F
urthermore, project and financial data on CDBG-fu
nded activities will be maintained using
HUD’s Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS). Use of this system allows HUD staff easy access to local data for review and progress evaluation.

M
onitoring of Housing and Community Development Projects

Project Selection: Prior to selection of an activity for funding, the prospective subrecipient must submit an application describing the program for which it is seeking funding, the amount of funding requested, and the program’s goals/outcomes. The proposed programs are reviewed by staff to determine that they are eligible activities for CDBG funding and meet Consolidated Plan goals and objectives.

Contract Management: Each CDBG subrecipient has a written agreement with the City. The agreement specifies the program requirements, the program activity, funding amount, and the expected performance outcomes. During the program year, CDBG subrecipients are required to provide quarterly invoices and reports to the City. The quarterly report provides information about the individuals assisted and the organization’s performance in meeting its goals and objectives as provided in the subrecipient agreement, which is based upon furthering the Consolidated Plan goals and objectives. On a quarterly basis, the City reviews the invoices and

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reports to ensure that the subrecipients are spending the funds in a timely manner and meeting their performance goals.

Monitoring Compliance: In addition to the quarterly review of expenditures and performance, the City performs annual monitoring of each subrecipient following the City’s CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring Guide. The guide details the City’s monitoring goals, procedures and standards. Each subrecipient receives a monitoring questionnaire and document request list with a response deadline. The questionnaire requests information about program elements and knowledge.

Fo
llowing a checklist, staff performs an analysis of each subrecipient. The analysis exposes any possible compliance or performance issues and identifies those agencies requiring more comprehensive monitoring. Based on responses to the questionnaire and other criteria, at least one
-thi
rd of the subrecipients will be selected for more comprehensive monitoring and an on- s
ite visit.

Dur
ing the monitoring visit, staff will review information to help determine if the organization has knowledge and understanding of the CDBG regulations, documentation of the clients served and income eligibility, proper internal controls, and back-u p documentation of charges
made to the CDBG program. Within 30 days of the visit, subrecipients will receive a monitoring letter summarizing areas of improvement, findings, and/or concerns. The letter will specify any corrective actions required and include specific recommendations for improvement. The subrecipient will be given a deadline to provide a written response describing how and when the agency will resolve any findings. If a subrecipient is unable to meet the goals necessary to further the City’s plan, then the organization will not have its funding renewed.

Audit: If the subrecipient expends more than $750,000 in federal funds during the fiscal year, it is required to perform a single audit and submit a copy to the City. The audit is reviewed, and any findings are noted for follow-up.

Affordable Housing Projects

Affordable housing projects supported with federal funds (such as the CDBG program) and subject to the Consolidated Plan are monitored on a regular basis to ensure compliance with occupancy and affordability requirements. The City will perform the following monitoring functions:
• Provide project owners with new income limits and rent limits; • Review documentation of tenant income and owner compliance with rent limits;

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• Review owner rent increase requests;
• Perform Housing Quality Standards inspection and Code Compliance checks on HOME- funded rental properties in accordance with HOME regulations; and • Notify owners of any non-compliance and the necessary actions to restore compliance.

Loans

Over the years, the City has loaned CDBG funds to property owners through various community development programs to support Consolidated Plan goals, such as housing rehabilitation, commercial façade improvement, and down payment assistance programs. All of the loans administered by the City, the City will complete annual monitoring of title, taxes and insurance.

If continued owner occupancy was a requirement of the loan, then the City will collect the necessary documentation, as well. For loans administered by the City’s loan servicer, the City will regularly review the loan servicer’s monitoring activities and follow up on delinquent accounts.

Program Monitoring

At least quarterly, the City’s Community Development staff will review CDBG expenditures for the various activities to ensure that spending deadlines and individual program objectives are being met. As progress is made on the programs, accomplishment information will be entered in IDIS.

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First Program Year (2025-26) Annual Action Plan
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction

The table that follows depicts the CDBG resources that the City of Carson is expected to have during the 2025 Program Year. For purposes of this table, the City is projecting the same amount of funding annually over the remainder of the Consolidated Plan period. However, the City recognizes that continued CDBG funding is not guaranteed.

Table AP-15.01: Expected Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
Acquisition;
Admin and
Planning;
Economic
Development;
Housing Public
Improvements;
Public Services
$660,108 $552,940 $466,207 $1,679,255 $4,065,070

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

The City will utilize Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to support affordable housing initiatives, ensuring that CDBG-funded programs align with and enhance broader housing efforts. Additionally, the City may pursue partnerships with state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector stakeholders to maximize funding opportunities and provide sustainable public services, infrastructure improvements, and economic development programs.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

Discussion

Please see above.

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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)

Table AP-20.01: Goals Summary Information

Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Expand Affordable
Housing Options
2025 2026 Affordable Housing Citywide Decent and
affordable housing;
neighborhood
preservation
CDBG: $ X Households Assisted
2 Deliver Community
Services
2025 2026 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Priority services for
special needs and
LMI households
CDBG: $ X Persons Assisted
3 Provide Fair Housing
Services
2025 2026 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Fair housing CDBG: $

X Persons Assisted

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Table AP-20.02: Goal Descriptions

Goal Name Goal Description
Expand Affordable Housing Options Assist in increasing and preserving access to high-quality affordable housing by investing in property rehabilitation.

Deliver Community Services

Expand essential community services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, youth, and individuals with special needs.

Provide needed public services within the City of Carson using CDBG resources not to exceed the 15% annual expenditure limit.

Support the CDBG program through CDBG administration and fair housing activities.

Provide Fair Housing Services Broaden fair housing education by raising awareness of rights, fostering inclusivity, and eliminating barriers to access.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The City of Carson allocated its CDBG resources in a manner that addresses its identified housing and community development needs. The projects and programs selected for funding over the upcoming program year are further listed in Section AP-38 according to project number followed by the project’s name and needs that are addressed. Funding for each program is also identified in the Section AP-38.

The projects listed in this section and in Section AP-38 reflect the recommendations adopted by the City Council at its meeting on [INSERT DATE].

Projects

Table AP-35.01: Project Information
# Project Name
1 Neighborhood Pride Program
2 Fair Housing
3 Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson
4 Venice Family Clinic
5 Program Administration

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

The Department of Community Development considered all public comments submitted during the public hearing and will take into account additional feedback received during the public review and comment period. These allocation priorities were developed through the public participation process to ensure they align with the community’s most pressing needs. The projects selected reflect the recommendations adopted by the City Council at its meeting on [INSERT DATE], based on community input, local data, and strategic planning efforts.

The allocation of CDBG funding is closely tied to the City’s local objectives, focusing on areas where the greatest impact can be made. However, limited resource availability remains the

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biggest obstacle to fully addressing the needs of underserved populations. To maximize the effectiveness of available funds, the City has and will continue to collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and other stakeholders to coordinate service provision and enhance program delivery. Strengthening these partnerships will help bridge resource gaps, improve service accessibility, and ensure that CDBG funds are used efficiently to support Carson’s most vulnerable communities.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Table AP-38.01: Project Summary Information

1 Project Name Neighborhood Pride Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand Affordable Housing Options
Maintain and Promote Neighborhood Preservation
Needs Addressed Decent affordable housing
Neighborhood preservation
Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description The Neighborhood Pride Program (NPP) is designed to assist low- a nd moderate-income owners of single-family detached dwellings and mobile homes with the preservation of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The NPP corrects hazardous structural conditions, makes improvements considered necessary to eliminate blight, promotes healthy, sustainable, and resource-efficient housing, improves disabled access, and corrects building and health and safety code violations. As such, the program addresses two of the major priority needs in the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan; provide decent affordable housing; and maintain and promote neighborhood preservation. Program funds may be used to complete approved and required housing rehabilitation activities and to address lead-based paint hazards. Eligible items include roofing, driveway replacement, exterior painting, stucco work, correction of faulty plumbing and heating, replacement of deteriorated stairs, hazardous wiring repairs, and security lighting The NPP provides financial assistance in the form of loans or grants to eligible households whose income does not exceed 80% of area median income, adjusted for household size. The program provides grants of up to 30,000 for single-family detached dwellings, and up to $20,000 for mobile homes. For single-family homes, amounts over $30,000 up to $50,000 are eligible for a loan at 3% simple interest. A participating household may receive a loan or a grant, but not both. This allocation includes funding for inspection services related to the rehabilitation projects and for lead and asbestos testing and abatement services (both handled by contract).

Target Date 6/30/2026

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The City estimates that this program will rehabilitate a minimum of 20 single-family units and mobile home units (20 low- and moderate- income households) during Program Year 2025.

Location Description All target areas are included, but this can take place anywhere in the city provided that the applicant meets the low- to moderate-income guidelines as this is a direct benefit activity.

Planned Activities None at this time. Applications are reviewed upon submittal. 2 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Maintain and Promote Affordable Housing Deliver Community Services
Needs Addressed Decent affordable housing
Fair housing
Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description As part of its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, the City of Carson offers a Fair Housing Services program, under an annual contract with the Los Angeles-based Housing Rights Center. This program is designed to combat discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, or any other protected category. Since 2014, the City has included fair housing services within its CDBG public services allocation, rather than its administration allocation. Presently, the Housing Rights Center provides fair housing workshops for property owners, management, and tenants, education, outreach, complaint handling, and enforcement in accordance with State and Federal civil/housing rights laws. HRC's program consists of the following components: Housing Discrimination Complaint Investigation. HRC investigates housing discrimination complaints brought under both State and Federal fair housing laws. A housing discrimination complaint can be investigated through testing, the gathering of witness statements, or through research surveys. HRC resolves cases in a number of ways including conciliation, litigation or referrals.

HRC's litigation department has been very successful at winning strong judgments and settlements for its clients. Fair Housing Education and Outreach. HRC has established an effective and comprehensive outreach and education program by continuously developing and

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distributing written materials that describe the applicable laws that protect against housing discrimination and ways to prevent housing injustices. Tenant and Landlord Counseling. HRC provides telephone and in-person counseling to both tenants and landlords regarding their respective rights and responsibilities under California law and local city ordinances. In addition to answering basic housing questions, counselors commonly cite specific civil codes that pertain to the client's matter and/or provide sample letters that discuss a particular issue. When a client's matter is outside the scope of HRC's services, HRC provides appropriate referral information. These referrals include, but are not limited to local housing authorities, health, and building and safety departments, legal assistance agencies, and other social service providers.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It is estimated that Fair Housing services will be provided to a minimum of 45 low- and moderate-income households, both existing and prospective residents of Carson.

Location Description Services are provided on a citywide basis Planned Activities None at this time. Program activity is generated through referrals, walk-ins and individual contact by persons perceiving potential discrimination, and through testing.
3 Project Name Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Deliver Community Services
Needs Addressed Services for special needs and LMI households Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description This activity will provide a variety of after-school development and educational support programming for youth.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
50 low- to moderate-income households
Location Description 21502 South Main Street, Carson, CA 90745

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Planned Activities This activity will provide a variety of after-school development and educational support programming for youth.
4 Project Name Venice Family Clinic
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Deliver Community Services
Needs Addressed Services for special needs and LMI households Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description Venice Family Clinic (which has taken over from South Bay Family Health Care, with which it merged) operates a free community health clinic for the uninsured and underinsured on the campus of Carson High School.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
2,000 low- and moderate-income families
Location Description 270 West 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745 Planned Activities Venice Family Clinic operates a free community health clinic for the uninsured and underinsured on the campus of Carson High School. 5 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Expand affordable housing options
Maintain and promote neighborhood preservation
Improve public facilities and infrastructure
Deliver community services
Needs Addressed Decent affordable housing
Neighborhood preservation
Services for special needs and LMI households
Priority public facilities and infrastructure
Fair housing
Funding CDBG: [INSERT AMOUNT]
Description This budget allocation is used to cover a portion of the personnel and non-personnel costs associated with the administration of the CDBG entitlement program for the City of Carson. The activities and staff functions covered under this allocation include general administration,

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planning (including housing, economic development, public improvement, capital improvement, and neighborhood planning), performance reporting and monitoring, equal opportunity compliance and programming, the implementation of the public outreach and citizen participation for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan planning process as well as the dissemination of information and facilitation of public participation needed to further the goals and objectives of Annual Action Plans. In addition to salary and benefit reimbursement for staff, this administration allocation includes other costs related to the administration of the CDBG program such as computer hardware/software, office supplies, support materials and staff training.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Not applicable
Location Description Administration activities are carried out at the Carson Community Center, 801 East Carson Street (as the Housing Division has been relocated from City Hall).

Planned Activities Planned activities for administration include administering the CDBG program including monitoring visits, monthly review of program reports and fiscal reimbursement documentation, drawdowns, communication with agencies, directing RFP processes, and completing and executing subrecipient agreements and other contracts, among other activities.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)

Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed

Geographic Distribution

Not applicable. Please see discussion above.

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

Not applicable. Please see discussion above.

Discussion

Not applicable. Please see discussion above.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

In addition to federal funding, the City will continue to seek additional funding sources to support as many Carson households as possible.

Table AP-55.01: One-Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 9
Special-Needs 0
Total 9

Table AP-55.02: One-Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 9
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 9

Discussion

The above tables reflect the projected activity for the Neighborhood Pride housing rehabilitation program (single-family homes and mobile homes).

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction

In the wake of the statewide dissolution of redevelopment agencies (which, under the California Redevelopment Law, were required to allocate 20% of the tax increment revenues they received toward affordable housing), the City of Carson created a Carson Housing Authority to carry out the remaining affordable housing obligations. In that role, the Carson Housing Authority reviews proposals from prospective housing developers and determines to what extent it will provide assistance (primarily financial) to those developers.

Despite its name, however, the Carson Housing Authority does not own or operate any public housing within the city boundaries. In Carson, the role of a “public housing authority” (PHA), as the term is commonly understood, is carried out by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA, formerly the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, or HACoLA).

LACDA manages over 3,600 units of public housing in properties located throughout Los Angeles County (none in Carson), and also provides rental assistance to over 20,000 families within the County.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

Not applicable, as the City of Carson does not own, operate, or manage any public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

Not applicable.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance

The public housing agency operating in Carson is the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles Community Development Authority (LACDA).

HACoLA is not designated as troubled.

Discussion

Please see above.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

As previously mentioned, the City also collaborates with LAHSA on the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count to engage and survey individuals experiencing homelessness to provide an accurate count of the region’s unsheltered and sheltered homeless populations.

• Continued involvement by City staff in the regular monthly meetings of the South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness;
• Ongoing participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative; • Continued participation in a joint program of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to coordinate the following activities: outreach services; a South Bay Cities homeless hotline, screenings, and coordinated entry system assessments; case management; linkages to interim housing; housing location services; outreach to local landlords; and ongoing supportive services; and Regular meetings of the City’s Homeless Task Force, which is coordinated by the Assistant City Manager and includes the Community Development, Community Services, and Public Safety Departments, as well as the County Sheriff’s Department (the law enforcement agency in Carson).

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

As noted previously, LAHSA conducts point-in-time counts on an annual basis. In the 2024 PIT Count for Service Planning Area 8 (SPA 8)—which covers the South Bay region within the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (excluding Long Beach)—there were 1,436 sheltered individuals and

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3,992 unsheltered individuals, totaling 5,428 individuals experiencing homelessness.

The City of Carson collaborates with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to conduct targeted outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are unsheltered. SBCCOG has partnered with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a statewide network of service providers specializing in homelessness response. PATH's outreach teams engage directly with unsheltered individuals, building trusting relationships to assess their specific needs and connect them to essential services. These services include housing assistance, interim housing, veterans' services, mental health care, medical services, employment support, and benefits enrollment. By providing comprehensive, person-centered support, PATH aims to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable housing and improved well-being.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

At present, there are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities located in the city of Carson. Since there is an obvious need for such facilities, the City is exploring two avenues:
a) outreach to a provider or providers of emergency shelters and/or transitional housing facilities who may be interested in operating such facilities within the city; or b) becoming such a provider itself.

The City recently prepared and adopted amendments to its Zoning Code that accomplished the following:
• Permitting emergency shelters by right in the ML (Manufacturing Light) and MH (Manufacturing Heavy) zones, and providing for development and operational standards;
• Identifying transitional and supportive housing as a residential use and permitting it in all residential zones, subject only to those standards /regulations that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone; and • Permitting single-room occupancy (SRO) units in at least one zone.

These changes will enable to City to monitor the inventory of sites appropriate to accommodate emergency, transitional, and supportive housing facilities and work with appropriate organizations to ensure that the needs of the homeless and extremely low income households are met.

As a result of participation in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, City staff has become aware of SB (Senate Bill) 2, a State law requiring each city or county to identify at least one zone

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where emergency shelters are permitted by right and treating transitional and supportive housing as residential uses of property, subject only to restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone, so one of the tasks ahead for the Carson Homelessness Task Force would be to monitor the existing planning and zoning regulations to ensure the City’s compliance with SB 2.

Time-Limited Subsidies are a key component of the LA Continuum of Care's permanent housing portfolio, designed to assist individuals and families who do not require deeper, long-term support, such as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). These programs operate under a Housing First approach, meaning they serve individuals regardless of housing barriers and incorporate trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.

By providing flexible, short-term assistance, these programs help prevent returns to homelessness and support individuals in maintaining stable housing after their initial placement.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs

One of the local social service providers that has received CDBG public service funds in the past,

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the Office of Samoan Affairs, has incorporated a program of services to the homeless and persons at risk of becoming homeless (primarily counseling, referral to appropriate agencies, and assistance in applying for and obtaining benefits) into its multifaceted portfolio of services.

Additionally, the City entered into its own contract with PATH (using funding other than CDBG) for additional outreach services within Carson.

Discussion

See above.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction

Both market and governmental factors can pose constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing. Two of the greatest barriers to affordable housing continue to be cost and supply. As demonstrated in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, there is a great need for affordable housing in Carson. The City of Carson will continue to remove any barriers to affordable housing possible through the implementation of the Housing Element in compliance with State law, and by reducing development and cost constraints to developing housing when possible. Additionally, the City will continue to leverage available funding sources to support the development and preservation of affordable housing.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

The City of Carson does experience barriers to affordable housing as identified in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, including governmental constraints, market conditions, lack of funding sources, and land and construction costs. Many of the barriers are not controlled by the City, such as land and construction costs and state/federal constraints.

The City of Carson initiated an update of its Housing Element in 2022. The City will follow up on any governmental constraints to housing development that are identified in the Housing Element, including appropriate amendments to the Zoning Code.

The City continues to pursue the following strategies:

• Employ several policies to provide greater flexibility in site planning and promote more intense development. The City continuously monitors available sites that may be appropriate for residential uses. A density floor is a tool that can be used to promote maximum land use, establishing a minimum density within a given residential land use designation. The availability of developable acreage in upper density ranges allows for the development of certain types of housing.
• Continue considering alternate forms of development, including small-lot, single-family subdivisions; mobile home parks that allow owner-occupied spaces; senior citizen developments offering various types of care and assistance; mixed use

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residential/office/commercial developments; and planned unit developments (the latter being a form long in existence in the city, and the mixed-use residential/office/commercial model is seen to an increasing degree, for example, along Carson Street and Avalon Boulevard).
• To encourage developers to pursue low- and moderate-income housing projects, California provides regulatory tools to govern approval processes, permitting greater density for affordable housing projects that include additional development incentives.

The City employs a Density Bonus Ordinance to encourage developers to develop a portion of an otherwise market-rate product as affordable for low and moderate incomes, in order to meet the State-mandated affordable housing responsibilities. • Monitor all housing built prior to 1980 for lead-based paint and other hazardous or unsafe housing issues.
• Continue monitoring low- to moderate-income housing developments that have existing affordability controls for their risk of conversion to market rate. • Continue offering financial assistance to households that cannot qualify for conventional home improvement loans, in order to encourage and support the preservation of the affordable housing stock.
• Continue efforts to combat blighted and substandard housing through a combination of tools including enforcement, citation, and referral to the City’s housing rehabilitation programs.
• Continue, through the Carson Housing Authority, assisting the development of affordable multi-family housing.
• Encourage the development of mixed-use projects, including the development of specific plans that require housing as a key component of those developments. • Implement a 2012 Zoning Code amendment to facilitate development of housing for persons with disabilities. Housing opportunities for persons with disabilities can be addressed by the provision of affordable, barrier-free housing. Rehabilitation assistance can be targeted toward disabled renters and homeowners for necessary unit modifications.
• Seek State and Federal funds in support of housing construction and rehabilitation targeted toward persons with developmental disabilities. Also, provide regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing and fee waivers/deferrals, to projects targeted toward such persons. To further facilitate the development of housing units to accommodate persons with these disabilities, reach out annually to developers of supportive housing to encourage development of projects targeted toward special

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needs groups.

Discussion

Please see above.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

This section discusses the City’s underserved needs and institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities, as identified in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

The most pressing underserved need in the community is affordable housing. Additionally, there is a significant need for housing and support services for populations with special needs, including seniors, large families, single-parent households, individuals with HIV/AIDS, and those with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

Limited resource availability remains one of the greatest challenges in addressing the needs of underserved populations. To maximize impact, the City prioritizes collaboration and leveraging of funds, working with governmental agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities to coordinate the provision of services in Carson.

Many residents face economic hardship due to barriers such as unemployment, underemployment, limited education, and lack of job skills training. Other contributing factors include low wages, a shortage of affordable childcare, and a lack of nearby affordable housing options, all of which make it difficult for lower-income households and single parents to enter or remain in the workforce. To help address employability and job training challenges, the City partners with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), a local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) consortium that provides job placement, training, and workforce development services.

Transportation access also remains a significant obstacle, particularly for residents who rely on public transit for employment, education, and essential services. The City operates the Carson Circuit bus system, which coordinates with multiple regional transit providers, including the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Long Beach Transit, Compton Renaissance Transit, Torrance Transit, and Gardena Municipal Bus Lines. These efforts help

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improve mobility and expand economic opportunities for Carson residents.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

As noted in the Projects section of this Annual Action Plan, over one-third of the proposed allocation of the City’s CDBG funds will be directed toward a major housing rehabilitation program aimed at maintaining and preserving the supply of affordable housing units in the city, the Neighborhood Pride Program.

In response to the State action eliminating local redevelopment agencies, the City of Carson created a Carson Housing Authority (CHA), which is assuming the housing programs of the former Carson Redevelopment Agency. The principal activities of the CHA are:
• Continuing rental assistance payments to two affordable multi-tenant residential developments (Avalon Courtyard, 92 units located at 22127 South Avalon Boulevard, and Carson Terrace Senior Apartments, 62 units located at 632 East 219th Street). • Monitoring Carson’s existing affordable housing projects for compliance with terms of their development agreements. Most of these projects were made possible by Redevelopment Agency loans.
• Seeing projects to completion, such as projects at 2525 East Carson Street and 21227- 21237 South Figueroa Street.
• Moving projects with existing development agreements forward to completion. This includes the soon-to-be completed Veterans Village at Carson (51 units at the corner of Carson and Figueroa Streets) and Carson Arts Colony (46 units at 21205 South Main Street).
• With any remaining funds, the CHA will form or assist new projects on other sites.

At present, the CHA’s functions do not include the operation of public housing (such as the Federally-assisted Section 8 program). That role within the boundaries of the city will continue to be carried out by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), a division of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).

The City will also continue to seek new HOME Investment Partnership Program funding.

Though not an entitlement community for HOME, the City has in the past obtained HOME funding through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and is currently (until July 2020) utilizing a $500,000 HOME grant from HCD with which it is operating a housing rehabilitation program targeted toward low- and very low-income

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homeowners.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

The City realizes that lead-based paint poses a serious health hazard and therefore must be addressed. The City is attempting to minimize the incidence of lead paint poisoning by implementing the following:
• Ensuring that home improvement programs initiated by the City or non-profit providers identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards;
• Considering annual programs and materials that educate residents on the health dangers of lead-based paint and encourage the screening of children for elevated blood levels;
• Including lead-based paint hazard reduction as an eligible activity in rehabilitation programs;
• Reviewing current housing and rehabilitation cases to ensure that lead-based paint hazard reduction is incorporated; and
• Promoting awareness and elimination of lead-based paint hazards among other housing providers, including local non-profit housing developers.

The City’s efforts to conform to (24 CFR) Section 570.608 regarding the notification, inspection, testing, and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint as required in the CDBG certifications have most recently included the engagement of a consultant to conduct lead hazard inspections/evaluations, paint testing, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections.

All properties served by the City’s housing rehabilitation programs undergo an initial lead hazard assessment, with subsequent actions to be determined according to the results of that assessment.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

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housing policies with economic development and social services, the City ensures a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, helping residents achieve long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency while strengthening the overall community.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

The City of Carson Community Development Department will ensure the effective administration of HUD entitlement grants and oversee the implementation of activities outlined in the Annual Action Plan. The department will continue to enhance operational efficiencies through improved coordination, technical assistance, and oversight of housing and community development programs.

The City will maintain ongoing collaboration with other municipal departments, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners to facilitate the provision of housing, public services, and infrastructure improvements. The Community Development Department works closely with external agencies such as the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) to ensure that low-income residents have access to safe and stable housing. Through strong interagency coordination, the City will continue to administer CDBG and other funding programs while seeking opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

The City of Carson is committed to strengthening coordination between public and private housing providers and social service agencies to ensure the efficient delivery of housing and support services for residents in need. The City relies on a network of nonprofit social service organizations to provide essential services and collaborates with affordable housing developers to implement its housing goals.

To enhance coordination, the City will continue engaging with public agencies, housing providers, and service organizations throughout the year to plan and maximize the use of available resources. Regular communication will be maintained to facilitate the review and endorsement of funding applications, discuss opportunities for cooperative initiatives, and ensure that service providers and housing developers work together effectively. The City has historically allocated up to 15% of its annual CDBG funding for social services, reinforcing its

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commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.

Housing developments serving specific populations will also play a role in strengthening service coordination by informing residents about available local services and ensuring that service agencies are aware of upcoming housing opportunities during the project approval process.

Discussion

See above.

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Program Specific Requirements

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 1,024

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income 1,024

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be
used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70 percent of CDBG funds is used to
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.

70.00%

0 City of Carson

Citizen Participation Plan for Programs
Funded Under the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development’s Office
of Community Planning and Development

Prepared by the Community Development Department
Updated December 2024

1 Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 Participation Policies ............................................................................................... 2 Citywide Advisory Commission................................................................................. 3 Development of Plans .............................................................................................. 4 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) .................................. 5 Publication and Review Periods ................................................................................ 6 Public Hearings ........................................................................................................ 7 Plan Amendments .................................................................................................... 7 Access to Information and Records .......................................................................... 9 Technical Assistance ............................................................................................... 9 Comment and Complaint Process ............................................................................ 9 Anti-displacement and Relocation .......................................................................... 10 Monitoring and Evaluation ...................................................................................... 10 Appendix A: Community Organizations Serving Carson’s Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Populations ............................................................................................... 13 Appendix B: Community Organizations Serving People with Disabilities ................... 17

2 Introduction

The City of Carson (City) receives an annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing and community development activities to assist people with low to moderate incomes. In accordance with HUD requirements, the City must create a Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) that addresses affordable housing and community development needs, submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to outline spending and activities for the upcoming program year, and provide a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) that summarizes the City’s accomplishments and use of CDBG funds in the previous program year.

Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 24 CFR 91.105, the City must have and follow a detailed Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) that sets forth the City’s policies and procedures for community participation, solicitation of views, and recommendations from members of the community and other interested parties; a consideration of the views and recommendations received; and a process for incorporating such views and recommendations into decisions and outcomes related to CDBG funds.

This Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) serves to meet the federal requirements described above concurrently.

Participation Policies

The City actively encourages public involvement in development of its plans and reports. Community participation is crucial at every stage of the planning process, including identifying needs, setting priorities based on those needs, recommending activities to address high-priority needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and activities.

In addition to public input, the City welcomes comments from organizations serving Carson’s ethnically and culturally diverse communities, including residents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) or who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). The City also seeks input from organizations support people with disabilities. These groups play a key role in helping to disseminate information about community meetings, public notices, programs details, and requests for proposals for program services.

The public will be given the maximum feasible opportunity to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER (Plan(s)) and substantial amendments to these Plans. The City will do the following in the development and implementation of the Plans:

• Encourage participation from residents.

• Encourage the involvement of persons with low to moderate incomes, particularly those living in the low- to moderate-income communities where funds are 3 proposed to be used, and communities with planned revitalization.

• Encourage the involvement of residents of affordable, permanent supportive, and public housing.

• Encourage the involvement of persons with disabilities; racial and ethnic minorities; and persons who are non-English speaking and/or have LEP.

• Encourage participation from organizations and businesses that support people with low to moderate incomes, such as the local Continuum of Care (CoC) developers, public health agencies, adjacent local governments, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, community-based and faith-based organizations, public housing agencies, resident advisory boards, resident councils, and/or resident management corporations.

• Provide residents reasonable and timely access to information, meetings, and records.

• Provide residents the opportunity to review and offer input and feedback regarding the use of CDBG, fair housing efforts, and the CAPER.

• Assist persons who are non-English speaking and/or persons with LEP upon advanced request, provided such services are available.

• Use comprehensive techniques to encourage and measure public participation and review program performance.

Additional efforts to be taken by the City to encourage public participation can be found in the “Development of Plans” section of this CPP.

Citywide Advisory Commission

City Ordinance 08-1399, adopted on February 6, 2008, designates the Citywide Advisory Commission (Commission) to serve in an advisory role to the City Council, staff, and City consultants on matters concerning the evaluation of community-wide issues related to CDBG funding, census activities, and special funding requests.

The Commission is responsible for contributing to the development of needs data and recommending priorities among identified needs, assisting in the refinement of both long- and short-term community development objectives, and discussing preferences among specific program options.

Additionally, the Commission reviews and provides feedback on community development strategies, facilitates citizen participation requirements in federally funded programs in accordance with Title 24 CFR Section 91.105 as directed by the City Council (which includes conducting public hearings), and serves as a platform for exchanging information and receiving input from the City Council and local citizens regarding the CDBG program, census activities, and special funding requests.

4 Development of Plans

As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City is required to prepare the following documents:

• Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan);

• Annual Action Plan (Action Plan);

• Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and

• Citizen Participation Plan (CPP).

The City will make a concerted effort to notify residents, social service providers, business groups, nonprofit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, community boards and other interested parties of the development of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and CAPER through public noticing, such as electronic mail, online postings, and newspaper notices.

The City will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and/or Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting proposals for CDBG activities. Upon request, the City will provide technical assistance to established organizations representing persons with extremely low to moderate income to develop proposals for eligible activities.

City staff will review annual grant proposals and make recommendations to the Carson City Council (City Council) concerning federal funding. City Council meetings are open to the public and available for viewing on the City’s website.

The City’s annual program year begins July 1 and concludes on the succeeding June 30 th. Every year, the City will prepare the Action Plan, which may contain a list of projects to be funded for the given program year with any additional funding received.

During each program year, additional funding may become available due to program income or projects that are under budget, delayed, or cancelled. A list of capital improvement projects may also be included in the Action Plan and approved by the City Council to serve as back-up projects. The City may initiate these projects at any time when funding becomes available. The City must receive HUD approval for these back- up projects along with the approved and funded projects as part of its approval of the Action Plan. Initiation and funding of these projects would not constitute a substantial amendment as defined within.

Prior to adoption of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan, the City will make available the estimated amount of CDBG funding that it expects to receive, the activities that may be undertaken, the estimated amount of funds that will be used to benefit persons with low to moderate incomes, and any activities that may result in displacement.

To further encourage public participation, the City will publish public notices summarizing the proposed Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan. Notices will be published in the local newspaper and on the City’s website. These notices will be 5 published at least ten (10) days before the scheduled public hearing. Each notice will include a summary of the Plan(s), outlining its content and purpose, a list of locations where the full Plan(s) can be reviewed, and details of the public hearing, including the date, time, and location.

The draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will be made available for public review at least 30 days prior to final adoption. The public may access the draft plans on the City’s website and at the below locations. In addition, any amendments to the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, as well as the CAPER, will also be made available for public review at the same locations.

City of Carson Office of the City Clerk (Office of the City Clerk) 701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

City of Carson Community Development Department
701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

Los Angeles County Public Library- Carson Regional Branch 151 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

The City will provide a reasonable number of free copies to citizens and groups upon request.

Following the 30-day public review and comment period, the City Council will adopt the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan and direct staff to finalize and submit it. A summary of all comments, including unaccepted comments with reasons for non-acceptance, will be included. The final Plan will be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year (July 1).

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City will prepare an annual CAPER to evaluate the progress of the Consolidated Plan and to review accomplishments for the previous program year. Prior to submitting the CAPER to HUD, the public must be noticed. The City will issue a notice that will include the contents and purpose of the CAPER; and a list of locations where copies of the entire draft CAPER can be reviewed.

The CAPER will be available for review at the Office of the City Clerk, City’s Community Development Department, LA County Public Library – Carson Regional Branch, and on the City’s website. A comment period of not less than 15 days will be provided. All comments received in writing or orally will be included in the final submission to HUD.

The CAPER will be submitted to HUD no later than 90 days following the conclusion of the program year (June 30) to which it applies, pursuant to HUD regulations. 6 Publication and Review Periods

The City will incorporate multiple methods to inform residents, entitlement grant beneficiaries, local government officials, housing and community development officials, and others about public meetings, public hearings, and comment periods. The available methods are listed below; not all shall be used for each meeting but will be implemented as City staff deems appropriate in relation to the action being considered.

• Press release announcing the public forums, public hearings, and review and comment periods

• Notification on the City’s website

• Publication in a newspaper of general circulation

• Direct notification to residents and organizations currently being affected by the City’s CDBG funds, either through direct funding or through City-sponsored programs

• Direct notification (mail, e-mail, newsletter or flyers) to groups and/or organizations and individuals who have expressed an interest or whom the City identifies as having a greater potential interest, including but not limited to:
people with disabilities, minority groups, and seniors, and people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness

• Notice/distribution will include City Council Offices, City Hall, and/or other inter- City departments

• News, media, and online sources

Notices for public hearings shall be publicized with a minimum of 10 days’ advanced notice.

The City shall provide reasonable public comment periods to ensure that all interested parties have sufficient time to examine the contents of any of the standard documents and submit written comments prior to finalization. City staff will aim to provide a thoughtful and written response to public comments within 15 days of receipt, whenever feasible. A summary of the written and public hearing comments and a summary of all comments not accepted and their reasons for dismissal will be attached to final documents and presented to the City Council for consideration.

Standard documents shall be available for public review on the City’s website and at the locations listed below. With the exception of the CAPER, all plans and substantial amendments shall have a public review and comment duration of a minimum of 30 calendar days. The CAPER shall have a public comment period of no less than 15 days.

7 Public Hearings

The City will conduct a minimum of two (2) public hearings during different stages of each program year. One of the required public hearings will be conducted prior to the publication of the proposed Consolidated Plan or Action Plan.

All public hearing notices will be placed as a legal notice or display advertisement in the City’s officially designated outlet for legal advertising (presently Our Weekly), or another publication of general circulation, for a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing date.

All public hearings, meetings of the City Council, and meetings of the Citywide Advisory Commission will be held at public facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities, which may include but is not limited to Carson City Hall (701 East Carson Street) and the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center (801 East Carson Street).

If special assistance or accommodations are needed to participate in a public hearing, please contact the City’s Community Development Department at least five working days prior to the date of that meeting. Persons with hearing or speech disabilities can dial 711 to connect with a free TTY service, which will assist in contacting the City’s Community Development Department for reasonable accommodations. Such an advisory will be included within the text of all publicly posted notices of such public meetings and/or public hearings.

Persons who would like information on the City’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact the City’s Community Development Department at [email protected] or
by phone at 310-830-7600 ext. 1305.

Translation services will be available at public meetings for people with LEP/ESL.

Plan Amendments

The City shall amend the approved use of CDBG funds in the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan whenever one of the following decisions is made:

a) to make a change in allocation priorities, or a change in the method of the distribution of funds.

b) to carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan (including program income) not previously described in the Consolidated Plan or the Action Plan.

c) to change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an eligible activity. 8 A substantial amendment occurs with one or more of the following:

a) An increase greater than 100% of the activity allocated if the allocation is $50,000 or more as listed in a published Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, or as amended.

b) An increase greater than $50,000 of the activity allocation if the allocation is less than $50,000 as listed in a published Consolidated Plan, or as amended.

c) An increase or decrease in an activity allocation greater than $300,000.

d) A new activity not previously described in a published Consolidated Plan, or as amended.

Substantial amendments must be authorized by City Council and will be available on the City’s website and through public notices in the newspaper. Minor changes and/or corrections may be made, so long as the changes do not constitute a substantial amendment. Minor changes, including but not limited to modifications of goal outcome indicators, shall not be considered a substantial amendment, and do not require public review or a public hearing.

All substantial amendments will be published in a newspaper of general circulation and will provide for a minimum public review and comment period of 30 days. The City will consider any comments received in writing, or orally at public hearings, regarding substantial amendments. A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefor, shall be attached to the substantial amendments of the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, as applicable. No substantial amendments will be implemented prior to the expiration of the minimum 30- day public review and comment period.

Exceptions to this minimum 30-day public review and comment period will be made only in the case of a waiver of the 30-day requirement granted by HUD. In such a case, the published notice of the review and comment period will state the applicable timeframe.

Public notices will be published at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Notices will include the date, time, location, and summary of the proposed action to help facilitate informed comments.

Upon City Council approval of the substantial amendments, the City will make the approved amendment public and notify HUD. A copy of each substantial amendments will be sent to HUD once approved. Letters transmitting copies of substantial amendments will be signed by the official representative of the City authorized to take such action.

Any changes in federal funding levels made after the comment period for the draft 9 Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan has expired will not be considered an amendment or substantial amendment, even if these changes affect the distribution of funds.

Access to Information and Records

The City will ensure timely and reasonable access to information and records related to the development of the Consolidated Plan and CDBG program expenditures for the past five years. Available information includes the adopted Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, substantial amendments, performance reports, meeting minutes, and public comments.

Requests for information and records must be made to the City in writing. Staff will strive to respond within fifteen (15) business days, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Upon request, these documents will also be provided in accessible formats for people with disabilities.

Technical Assistance

Upon request, the City will provide technical assistance to organizations, particularly those representing persons with extremely low to moderate incomes, to help develop funding requests for CDBG-eligible activities. This assistance will include responding in writing to all written inquiries and verbally addressing verbal questions received from residents or group representatives on how to prepare and submit eligible program or project proposals. The City will also meet with groups or individuals, upon request, to help identify specific needs and support the preparation of project proposal applications.

Comment and Complaint Process

The City will consider any comments from residents received in writing or orally at public hearings in preparing this CPP, Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and/or substantial amendments to these plans. A summary of all comments will be attached and submitted to HUD. The City will make a concerted effort to respond in writing to comments within 15 business days of receipt of comments. All written comments should be directed to the City’s Community Development Department.

The City will respond to written complaints received relating to the Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and/or substantial amendments. Written complaints must describe the objection, date of complaint, and contact information of the complainant.

The City will respond to complaints within 15 business days of receiving the written complaint, acknowledging the letter, and identifying a plan of action. If necessary, correspondence may be addressed to:

10 City of Carson Community Development Department
701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745
[email protected]
310-830-7600 ext. 1305

Persons wishing to contact the Los Angeles Area HUD Office may address correspondence to:

U.S. Housing and Urban Development
Hong Lin
300 North Los Angeles St., Suite 4054
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Anti-displacement and Relocation

In the event that any residential displacement and relocation will result from program activity, the City ensures that, prior to carrying out the program activity, an Anti- Displacement and Relocation Plan in connection with that program activity will be developed.

In the event that any acquisition and/or relocation must take place in order to carry out a program activity, the City will ensure the acquisition and relocation comply with requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The City’s Community Development Department or its designee is responsible for monitoring activities implemented pursuant to the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan.

The Community Development Department will perform annual monitoring of all activities to ensure compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements. 11 DEFINITIONS

Annual Action Plan (AAP) – An annual update to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan which highlights the activities to be conducted during a single program year in support of the priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – A compilation of regulations issued by agencies of the federal government for the implementation of, compliance with, and enforcement of statutes enacted by the U.S. Congress.

Community Planning and Development (CPD) – The division of HUD responsible for administering that Department’s program(s) of formula-based financial assistance to states and units of local government (such as counties and cities).

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – An annual performance report of CDBG funds.

Consolidated Plan Program Year (see also Program Year) – The 12-month period for implementing HUD CPD programs. The program year shall begin on the first calendar day of a month.

Cost Burden – The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30% of gross income, based on data available from the U. S. Census Bureau.

Elderly Person – A person who is at least 62 years of age.

Extremely Low-Income Household – A household whose income does not exceed 30% of the median family income (adjusted for household size) for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Area (Los Angeles County).

Large Family – Family of five or more persons.

Low-Income Household – A household whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income (adjusted for household size) of the median family income for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Area (Los Angeles County).

Moderate-Income Household – A household whose income does is 80% to 120% of the median family income for the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Fair Market Rent Area (Los Angeles County).

Program Year – For HUD CPD programs, the Program Year has been established as beginning on July 1 and ending on the succeeding June 30. The HUD CPD program year corresponds with the City’s fiscal year.
12 Slum or Blighted Area – An area which meets a definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating area under state or local law, or where there is a substantial number of deteriorating or dilapidated buildings or improvements throughout the area.

13 Appendix A
Community Organizations Serving Carson’s Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Populations

Carson Samoan Assembly of God
1647 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-4898, (310) 834-3125
Iglesia Roca de Salvacion
24100 S. Avalon Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-6951
http://carsonrocadesalvacion.org
(Website appears to be in Spanish
only)
Mission Ebenezer Family Church
Rev. Dr. Isaac Canales, Sr. Pastor
415 W. Torrance Blvd.

Carson. CA 90746
(310) 329-9128
www.missionebenezer.org

Samoan Congregational Church of the
City of Carson
(in another directory, this is listed as
“United Samoan Congregational
Church”)
Rev. Taisi Alaelua, Pastor
1717 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0030
Samoan Congregational Community
Church
(in another directory, this is listed as
“Samoan Congregational Church”)
Rev. Fiatupu Tavai, Pastor
324 W. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 350-6685
http://sccsamoan.com
[email protected]
Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist
Church
Rev. Javier Elenes, Pastor
21828 Dolores St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 513-9733, (310) 549-0951
http://carsonspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.or
g
[email protected]

St. Philomena Catholic Church
21900 S. Main St.

Carson, CA 90745
Father Francis Ilano, Pastor
(310) 835-7161, (310) 830-5469 (fax)
www.stphilomenaparish.org
[email protected]

Zion United Methodist Korean Church
213 E. Lomita Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745
Rev. Son Pom Ye, Pastor
(310) 834-5504

14 Erasto R. Batongmalaque
Foundation/Filipino Veterans
Foundation
Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque, Executive
Director
23247 S. Main St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-8365
[email protected]
Sinaitenians of California
22035 S. Main St., #24
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-2472

Carson African American
Empowerment Coalition
Del Huff, President
868 E. Meadbrook St.

Carson, CA 90746
(310) 639-4026
Carson Black Heritage Association
Iva Voldase, President
19419 Tajauta Ave.

Carson, CA 90746
(323) 636-9429
Samoan Federation of America
High Chief Loa Pele Faletogo,
President/Executive Director
404 E. Carson St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-6403
[email protected]
Filipino Community of Carson
1602 E. 220th St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 513-1787

Japanese American Citizens League
Southwest District
244 S. San Pedro St., Suite 507
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-4471
www.jaclpsw.org
[email protected]
League of United Latin American
Citizens
Carson Leadership Council #3031
Ramona Pimentel, President
PO Box 4752
Carson, CA 90749
(310) 549-0053
[email protected]
NAACP—California State Conference
c/o Olivia Verrett, Chairperson
PO Box 4994
Carson, CA 90749
(310) 901-2555
Office of Samoan Affairs, Inc.

June Pouesi, Executive Director
454 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Suite 109
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 538-0555
[email protected]
http://officeofsamoanaffairs.org
Palm House, Inc.

Renato Casaclang, Executive Director
2515 E. Jefferson St.

Carson, CA 90810
(310) 830-7803

Southern California Indian Center
400 Continental Blvd., 6th Fl.

El Segundo, CA 90245
(213) 387-5572

15 100 Black Women of Carson
Attn: Clara Johnson
603-B University Dr., #337
Carson, CA 90746
Confederation of Filipino American
Associations
Attn: Joe Merton
22122 S. Main St
Carson, CA 90745
[email protected]

Casa de los Angelitos
954 Koleeta Dr.

Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-8208
www.casadelosangelitos.org
[email protected]
Asian American Drug Abuse Program
2900 Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 293-6284, (323) 295-4075 (fax)
www.aadapinc.org

Pacific American Student Services
Sai Momoli, Chairman
21207 S. Catskill Ave.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 678-3104
[email protected]
Asociacion Cultural de South Bay
Attn: Raquel Beltran
PO Box 11713
Carson, CA 90749
(310) 631-0945, (310) 631-0957
Filipino Action Group for the
Environment
Attn: Fe Koons
1631 Ballard St.

Carson, CA 90745
Filipino American Services Group, Inc.
135 N. Park View St.

Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 487-9804, (213) 487-9806 (fax)
[email protected]
www.fasgi.org

Pacific Islands Center for Educational
Development
Gary King, President
24231 Seagrove Ave.

Carson, CA 90745
People’s Community Organization for
Reform and Empowerment
(People’s CORE)
1610 Beverly Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-0995
www.peoplescore.net
[email protected]
Philippine Independence Day
Foundation
Joe Merton, Chairman
Moises “Jun” Agilpay, President
208 E. Carson St., Suite 202
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-3111, (310) 847-7607 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.phildf.org

Mapuifagalele Seniors and Youths
Involvement, Inc.

Le’avea Asi, Executive Director
23742 S. Main St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-3200
Le’avea Asi, Executive Director

16 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

L. A. South Bay Alumnae Chapter
Cynthia Hunter, President
PO Box 11025
Carson, CA 90749
http://lasouthbaydst.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kayumanggi Lions Club
Tess L. Valera, Secretary
(no mailing address was included)
(310) 650-9786
www.kayumanggi.org
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF
4500 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 500
Long Beach, CA 90814
(310) 878-1600, (800) 665-7649
www.torresmartinez.org
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter
c/o Beatrice R. Nelson
PO Box 11622
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 532-2475
Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Gamma Chapter
Itelia Walker, President
1045 Helmick St.

Carson, CA 90746
Carson Black Chamber of Commerce
603-B University Dr., PMB #181
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 729-5627
United Samoan Church
(also listed as “United Samoan
Congregational Christian Church”)
Rev. Matagiese Tunoa, Pastor
600 E. Double St.

Carson, CA 90745
(310) 513-8901

17 Appendix B
Community Organizations Serving People with Disabilities

Mid-Cities Association
JB Wagoner, Executive Director
14208 Towne Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 329-9272
(310) 738-9096
(310) 329-3939 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://arcmidcities.org
Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health
150 W. 7th St.

San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-6100
(310) 519-6218
California Department of Rehabilitation
1929 W. Artesia Blvd., Suite C
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 637-1151
www.dor.ca.gov

California Department of Rehabilitation
4300 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 422-8325
www.dor.ca.gov
The California Endowment
Attn: James Suazo, Hub Coordinator
920 Atlantic Ave., Suite 103
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4800

Los Angeles County Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs
17600 B Santa Fe Avenue
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
(310) 761-2030
Peak Performance Training Centers,
Inc.

Attn: Sylvia Ortiz
4859 W. Slauson Ave., #340
Los Angeles, CA 90056
[email protected]

California Employment Development
Department
4300 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 600
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 728-6708
California Employment Development
Department
1220 Engracia Ave.

Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 782-2101

California Employment Development
Department
2909 E. Pacific Commerce Dr.

Compton, CA 90221
(310) 223-0785
Gardena-Carson YMCA
Gretchen Downey, Executive Director
1000 W. Artesia Blvd.

Gardena, CA 90248

United States Veterans Initiative
2001 River Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 200-7300
18 Home Ownership for Personal
Empowerment
Kristin Martin, Executive Director
21231 Hawthorne Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90505
[email protected]
www.hope-homes.org
Los Angeles County Community and
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging
3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 738-2600
Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority
Attn: Chief Program Officer
811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Fl.

Los Angeles, CA 90017
www.lahsa.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
South Bay Central Office
1411 Marcelina Ave.

Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 618-1180
The Salvation Army
4223 Emerald St.

Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-4515
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.torrancecorps.org
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
1129 N. Avalon Blvd.

Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-2559
The Salvation Army HAVEN
Southern California Division
Attn: Charles Smith
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Building #212
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 478-3111, ext. 44588
[email protected]

National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence of the South Bay
Attn: Barbara Smith
1334 Post Ave.

Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 320-1087
South Bay Workforce Investment
Board
11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Fl.

Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-7700
info@sbwib,org
www.sbwib.org

California Department of Public Social
Services
17600 B Santa Fe Ave.

Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
(310) 761=2030
Goodwill Southern California
342 San Fernando Rd.

Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1211
(562) 435-3411 (Charles Fleming, ext.
289)
www.goodwill.org

Braille Institute of America
741 N. Vermont Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-1111
[email protected]
www.brailleinstitute.org
19 Disabled Resources Center
Attn: Dolores Nason
2750 E. Spring St., Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-1000
(562) 427-2027 (fax)
(562) 427-1366 (TTY)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.drcinc.org

South Central Los Angeles Regional
Center for Persons with Developmental
Disabilities, Inc.

Dexter Henderson, Executive Director
2500 S. Western Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 744-7000
www.sclarc.org
Los Angeles County Department of
Children & Family Services
2325 Crenshaw Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 972-3111

California Association of the Deaf
4708 Roseville Rd., Suite 111
North Highlands, CA 95660
www.cad1906.org
Social Security Administration
20000 Mariner Ave.

Torrance, CA 90505
(800) 772-1213

Social Security Administration
2005 Long Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90806
(800) 772-1213

EDD/GLAD
(a joint program of the California
Employment Development Department
and the Greater Los Angeles Agency
on Deafness, Inc.)
5401 S. Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90043
[email protected]
South Bay Family Health Care
270 E. 223rd St.

Carson, CA 90745
www.sbfhc.org

Harbor View Community Services
850 E. Wardlow Rd.

Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 981-9392
Pacific Resources Psychological Group
4201 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 230
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 988-1000
Southern California Resource Services
for Independent Living
Attn: Rudy Contreras
7830 Quill Dr., Suite D
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 862-6531
(562) 923-5274 (fax)
(562) 869-0931 (TTY)
Autism Advocates in Action Support
Group
Attn: Renita Verner
552 E. Carson St., Suite 104
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 857-4300
[email protected]
http://www.autismadvocatesinactionsg.com

20 John Tracy Clinic
740 E. Wardlow Rd.

Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 426-2257
www.jtc.org

Alma Family Services
121 Linden Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 624-8844
(323) 881-3799
www.almafamilyservices.org
Autism Society of America
Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel
Valley Chapter
8635 Greenleaf Ave., Unit B
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 665-5496
www.greaterlongbeach-asa.org
Veterans Affairs Long Beach
Healthcare System
5901 E. 7th St.

Long Beach, CA 90822
Harbor Regional Center
Attn: Patricia Del Monico, Executive
Director
21231 Hawthorne Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-1711
(310) 543-0691
www.harborrc.org
[email protected]
Ability First
3770 E. Willow St.

Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 426-6161
(626) 396-1010
(877) 768-4600
www.abilityfirst.org
[email protected]
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
200 Pine Ave., Suite 400
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 285-1330
www.mhala.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
PO Box 91206
Long Beach, CA 90809
(562) 435-2264
Special Olympics Southern California
1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 502-1100
www.sosc.org
[email protected]
Team of Advocates for Special Kids
Attn: Mario Haug, Executive Director
100 W. Cerritos Ave,
Anaheim, CA 92805
(866) 828-8275
(714) 533-8275
www.taskca.org
[email protected]
Childnet Youth and Family Services
4155 Outer Traffic Circle
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 498-5500
(562) 498-5501
www.childnet.net

Community Family Guidance Center
10929 South St., Suite 208B
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-6444
https://cfgcenter.com

21 Greater Los Angeles Agency on
Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 478-8000 (Voice/TTY)
(323) 550-4226 (TTY)
(323) 892-2225 (Videophone)
[email protected]

Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health
150 W. 7th St.

San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-6100
(310) 519-6218
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Gardena Community Based Outpatient
Clinic
1149 W. 190
th St.

Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 851-4705

2025-2026 CDBG Proposed Project Summary Table
Draft Budget 3/18/2025
2025 Entitlement Grant (Estimated) Proposed Budget
Subtotal $ 660,108.00

Program Income PY 2024 (Received year-to-date, available) $ Program Income PY 2025 Estimated, 20% available for Admin.) $ Prior Year’s Funds (Reprogrammed Funds-Estimate $
Subtotal $ 660,108.00

Total 2025 Estimated Funds Available $ 660,108.00

Administration
(Limited to 20% of PY 2025 Grant + 20% of PY 2025 Program Income) = $132,021.6 + $0 = $132,021.60

Administrative Expenses $ 132,021.60

Administrative Total $ 132,021.60

Physical Development Activities

Neighborhood Pride Program

Capital Improvement Subtotal $ 429,070.20

Public Services
(Limited to 15% of PY 2025 Grant + 15% of PY 2024 Program Income) = $99,016.20 + $0 = $99,016.20

Fair Housing – Housing rights Center $ 34,977.00
Boys & Girls Club of Carson $ 40,000.00
Venice Family Clinic $ 20,000.00

Public Services Total $94, 977.00

Summary

Total 2025 Allocation $ 660,108.00

Project/Activity Name Requested
Allocation
Recommended
Allocation
Public Service FY 2025/26 $99,016.20 $99,016.20
Fair Housing - Fair Housing Foundation $34,627.00 $ 0 Fair Housing - Housing Rights Center $34,977.00 $34,977.00 Boys & Girls Club of Carson $40,000.00 $40,000.00
Venice Family Clinic $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Requested Totals = $129,604.00 $94,977.00
Balance = ($30,588.00) $4,039.00

CITY OF CARSON

File #: Version:

Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 29. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk CCO Option 1 Subject: CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’SCOMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR ANDCITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALLCOMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda to consider only uncontested appointments of City Commission, Committee, andBoard members in accordance with the City Charter, Article VI, by Mayor and City Council. (Exhibit 1) Also, consider all (contested and uncontested) appointments to all commissions and also considerappointments to City Aﬃliated Organizations. Pursuant to Section 602 of the City Charter provides, in part, the mayor and each member of the city councilmay appoint one member to a position on each City board or City commission, and the remainingmembership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council,including the three alternates. At the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting, Mayor Davis-Holmes continued this item to a future meeting.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;

2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;

3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Aﬃliated Organizations;

4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;

5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act III. ALTERNATIVES
N/A
701 East Carson Street
IV. BACKGROUND
Every two years after the municipal election, most Commission and Board appointments expire. As unscheduled vacancies occur and/or members are frequently absent, it is best practice to consider new appointments.

Invitations to submit an appointment application for all interested person(s) were posted in accordance with the Maddy Act. Applications for individuals requesting appointments were previously provided under separate cover to the Mayor and City Council.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for member stipends are already budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

VI. EXHIBITS
Local Appointments List Prepared by: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk and Tomisha Haywood, Records Management Coordinator

Attachments
Exhibit 1 - March 18, 2025, Agenda Report.pdf
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** M
a
Mayor's uncontested
Denotes vacated seat
I. COMMISSIONS
[1] Economic Development Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 00-1191. §1 (CMC §27104.1); Ordinance No. 21-2108 Membership:

Qualification:

Meetings:

Staff Liaison:

Support Staff:

Appointed Term Expires
Aldridge Jr., Ray (LDH)** 12-06-22 11-30-26
Childers, Christopher (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Embry, Darren (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Kelley, Blake (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Jimenez, Trini (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Pandolfo, Katie (JH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Sparrow, Clyde (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Wallace, Deborah (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Watar, Nasser (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cordova, Ted (LDH) Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26
Ibarra, Victor (LDH) Alt. 2 02-06-24 11-30-26
O'Leary, Danielle (LDH) Alt. 3 02-06-24 11-30-26

CITY OF CARSON

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR

COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54970 et seq.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the current terms for the following Commissioners, Committee and Board Members will expire as indicated for the respective bodies listed. Any interested resident of the City of Carson, California is eligible to serve on any of the below-named commissions, committees, or boards unless otherwise specified. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office by request at (310) 952-1720.

The following appointed positions may receive compensation John Raymond, Asst. City Mgr x1773; Saied Naaseh, Dir. of Comm. Dev. x1770 Article VI, §602 of the City Charter: To be qualified for appointment, the member shall be a qualified elector of the City, shall be domiciled in the City for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding their appointment, and shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of his or her tenure, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.

The mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board, committee or commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council, including the three alternates.
9 members; 3 alternates
Shall be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson, and be at least 18 years of age. Shall include representatives of all major sectors of the Carson business community as determined in the sole discretion of the City Council.

Sandy Solis, Economic Development Commission Secretary x1325 1st Thursday, 8:00 a.m., Executive Conference Room
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 1
[2] Environmental Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 70-128; §1 (CMC §2750); Ordinance No. 21-2103 Membership:

Qualification:

Meetings:

Staff Liaison:

Support Staff:

Appointed Term Expires
Vacant (JH) 11-30-26
Swayzer, Ezekiel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hopson, Lillian (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Tresvant, Christina (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Koons, William (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Peralta, Maribel (AR) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Edwards, Lashawn (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Taylor, Hourie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Watkins, Freeman (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ford, Britney (LDH) Alt. 1 02-18-25 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[3] Human Relations Commission*
Established by:

Membership: 9 members (7 general, 2 youth); 3 alternates Qualification:

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., City Manager Conference Room Staff Liaison: Robert Lennox, Asst. City Manager x1728
Support Staff: Cac Le, Council Aide x1722
Appointed Term Expires
Junio, Teresita (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Calhoun, Jill (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Davenport, Kimberley (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Keely, Tina (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ramos, Jessica (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Reed, Cassandra (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Russ, Harriett (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ifeacho, Dr. Chinyere (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Viernes, Irene (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Paxton, Cameron (LDH) Youth 02-18-25 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Youth 06-30-26
9 members; 3 alternates
Reata Kulcsar, Innovation & Sustainability Manager x1312 Shall be and remain a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member's appointment
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson. Youth members shall be 16-21 years of age, enrolled in school at time of appointment, maintain a 2.0 GPA, shall have interest in human relations.

Ordinance No. 74-294; Ordinance No. 87-812, §1; Ordinance No. 89-883,§1 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room)
Jessica Coria, Division Secretary x1823
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 2
[4] Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 69-65 (CMC §2735); Ordinance No. 21-2106 Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: Last Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Michael Whittiker Jr., Director of Community Services x3571 Support Staff: Kimberly Madrigal, Administrative Secretary x3581 Appointed Term Expires
Cainglet, Jesus-Alex (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Cortado, Kimberly (JH) 06-20-23 11-30-26
Dahilig Jr., Cesar (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Lawrence, Shannon (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Walter (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hilliard, Kisa (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hunter, Edwina (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Langston, DeAnthony (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH)** 11-30-26
Brown Sr., Kelvin (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Jo Jacqueline (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brillantes, Rudolfo (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
[5] Planning Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 13, §1 (CMC §2700); § 606 of the City Charter Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Monthly Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: Christopher Palmer, Planning Mgr. x1365; McKina Alexander, Sr. Planner x1326 Support Staff: Laura Gonzalez, Planning Secretary x1328 Appointed Term Expires
Diaz, Louie (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Docdocil, Frederick (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Guerra, Carlos (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Huff, Del (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilson, Leticia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mfume, DeQuita (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Clarence (JH) 03-19-24 11-30-26
Thomas, Dianne (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Montecarlo, Jaime (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Resident of the City of Carson
Resident of the City of Carson
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 3
[6] Public Relations Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 01-1239, §2 (CMC §27105.1) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Margie Revilla-Garcia, Public Information Manager x1741 Support Staff: Christine Foisia, Senior Clerk x1740
Appointed Term Expires
Eatman, Sonya (LDH) Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Gomez, Freddie (LDH)** Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Stewart, Linda (LDH) Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Sandoz, Jeretta (AR) Community Representative 12-03-24 11-30-26 Ross, Dorothy (JD) Public Relations Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26 Nunley, Madalyn (LDH) Public Relations Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26 Pitcher, Pamela (LDH) Public Relations Specialist 12-03-24 11-30-26 Smith, Byron (CH) Public Relations Specialist 03-06-24 11-30-26 Price, Dr. Denice (JH) Public Relations Specialist 04-04-23 11-30-26 Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Waddis, Dorcas (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Page, Brent (LDH) Alt. 3 02-18-25 11-30-26
[7] Public Safety Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1160 § 1; Ordinance No. 01-1239 § 1 (CMC §27103.6); Ordinance No. 21-2104
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Priscilla Palma, Division Secretary x1787 Support Staff: Vacant
Appointed Term Expires
Allen, Jeffrey (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Arnold, Keith (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Flinton, Lawrence (AR) 08-06-24 11-30-26
Dacus, Samuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Dorsey, Donnie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Lewis, Prentiss (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Rivers, Angela (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Romero, Heidi (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cogut, Louis (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilson, Michael (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown, Randy (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Shall reside or be employed in the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 4
[8] Public Works Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1181 § 2 (CMC § 2798.6) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Gilbert Marquez, Principle City/Civil Engineer x1813 Support Staff: Taelour C. James, Division Secretary x1801 Appointed Term Expires
Baddeley, Kevin (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Calhoun, James (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fe'esago, Uli (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
McNichols, Ryan (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Howard, Kobii (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Benson, Melvin (CH) 07-18-23 11-30-26
Nweke, Chike (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Martin, Jr., Marion (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Todd Griffin, Kellie (JH) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Obiora, Emmanuel (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cottrell, John (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
[9] Senior Citizens Advisory Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 97-1119, § 1 (CMC § 2799.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 4:00 p.m. (Community Center, Carson/Dominguez room) Staff Liaison: Mike Whittiker Jr., Dir. of Comm. Srvs. x1780; Dani Cook, Human Srvs. Supv. X04/04/2380 Support Staff:

Appointed Term Expires
Graves, Shirley (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Lopez, Delia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cole, Daniel (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Dunn, Linda (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Bates, Billye (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Patterson, Patricia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ronquillo, Myrna (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Ruiz-Raber, Julie (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Seymore, Dr. Vergie (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Simpson-Lott, Darlene (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Walker, Itelia (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brown, LaRhonda (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Leverette, Ernestine (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Davis, Pauline (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brenda Reed, Senior Clerk x1775;
Have interest, experience or ability in construction, transportation, traffic, or circulation areas to ensure that traffic, vehicle parking, bikeways, and transportation systems and other City facilities are regulated and constructed in a manner calculated to best provide for the safety and welfare of the public. Shall be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in, the City of Carson, and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Resident of the City of Carson and be at least 50 years of age at the time of appointment.

Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 5
[10] Veterans Affairs Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 99-1154, § 1 (CMC § 27102.6) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. (Veterans SportsComplex - Activity Room) Staff Liaison: Kisheen Tulloss, Council Aide x1711
Support Staff: Mikala Multiauaopele, Division Secretary x3557 Appointed Term Expires
Batucal, Arthur (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Boyd, Robert (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Branch, Jr., Roger (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Da Silva, Manuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Raber, Brian (CH) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Salomon, Emmanuel (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mosequera, Nemie P. (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26
Woods, Richard (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Woods, Thomas (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Seay, Al (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Wilvert, Karl (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Shall be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 6
[11] Women's Issues Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 02-1246, § 1 (CMC § 27106.6) Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m. (City Manager Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Ravynne Staine, Council Aide x1733
Support Staff: Vacant
Appointed Term Expires
Dela Cruz-Manio, Connie (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fielder, Yolanda (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Fields-Robinson, Dr. Leandrea (LDH)** 12-03-24 11-30-26 Foster, Carolyn (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Koons, Fe (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Odom Houze, Susan (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Price, Dr. Greta (AR) 12-06-22 11-30-26
Williams, Maria (CH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Tresvant, Sheila (LDH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Graves, Keichun (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26
Mackson, Monique (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Johnson, Veronica (LDH) Alt. 3 12-03-24 11-30-26
[12] Youth Commission*
Established by: Ordinance No. 98-1132, § 1 (CMC § 27100.6 ) Membership: 11 members; 3 alternates
Qualification:

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Executive Conference Room) Staff Liaison: Brian Legaspi, Council Aide x1721
Support Staff: Vacant
Appointed Term Expires
Mitchell, Hannah (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Moore, Joshua (JH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Redway, Khristopher (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Estrada, Juan (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Villasana, Andrea (JD) 12-03-24 06-30-25
Mitchell, Jazcidi (LDH) 12-03-24 06-30-25
Colson, Lewis (LDH)** 06-06-24 06-30-25
Smith, Zoey (CH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Williams, Liv (LDH) 06-06-24 06-30-25
Homna, Kayla (AR) 01-07-25 06-30-26
Macias, Lea (LDH) 01-07-25 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 06-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 06-30-26
Resident of the City of Carson and be at least 13, but not more than 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Shall be a resident of the City of Carson or work in the City of Carson during their tenure on the Commission and shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 7
II. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
[13] Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee Established by:

Membership: 5 members; 2 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30p.m. (Community Center)
Staff Liaison: William Jefferson, Director of Finance x1756 Support Staff: Vicki Hernandez, Senior Clerk x1744
Appointed Term Expires
Dorsey-Reeves, Vera (CH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Hunter, Cynthia (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Momoli, Nora (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Hemphill, Dr. Afia (JH) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Cottrell-Fullbright, Lisa (LDH) Alt. 1 12-03-24 11-30-26 Vacant (LDH) Alt. 2 11-30-26
[14] Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board*
Established by: Ordinance No. 79-485U, §4702; § 607 of the City Charter Membership:

Qualification:

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: Tara Matthew, Interim Housing Program Manager x1708 Support Staff: Sandy Solis, Division Secretary x1325
Appointed Term Expires
Vacant (JH) At-large 11-30-26
Valdez, Daniel (JD) At-large 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) At-large 11-30-26
Clark Harris, Dr. Alice (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Muhammad, Nafis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Perez, Karey (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Hayes, Phyllis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Dzikowski, Barbara (LDH) Park owner 04-04-23 11-30-26
Forbath, Susy (LDH) Park owner 04-04-23 11-30-26
Horton, Maria (LDH) Park owner Alt. [1] 04-04-23 11-30-26 Kleege, Robert Bruce (LDH) Park owner Alt. [2] 03-04-25 11-30-26 Gonzalez, Leonor (LDH)** Resident homeowner 11-21-23 11-30-26 King, Tom (CH) Resident homeowner 01-17-23 11-30-26
Davis, William (LDH) Resident homeowner Alt. [1] 04-04-23 11-30-26 Richardson, Sheila (LDH) Resident homeowner Alt. [2] 08-08-24 11-30-26 See membership.
7 members (2 resident homeowners, 2 park owners, 3 at-large who are residents of the City and not homeowners, park owners, landlords, property managers or tenants in multifamily housing); 8 alternates (2 resident homeowners, 2 park owners, 4 at-large) Article VI, §602 of the City Charter: To be qualified for appointment, the member shall be a qualified elector of the City, shall be domiciled in the City for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding their appointment, and shall continue to reside in the City for the duration of his or her tenure, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.

At-large Alt. [1]
At-large Alt. [2]
At-large Alt. [3]
Ordinance No. 09-1423 (CMC §61119); Amended by Resolution No. 19-027; Amended by Resolution No. 21-030
At-large Alt. [4]
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 8
[15] Relocation Appeals Board
Established by: Ordinance No. 74-313 (CMC § 21004)
Membership: 9 members; 3 alternates
Qualification: Resident of the City of Carson.

Meetings: Only when necessary
Staff Liaison:

Support Staff: Sandy Solis, Economic Development Liaison x1325 Appointed Term Expires
Batucal, Dennis (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Evans, Linda (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Tate, Dorothy (LDH)** 01-23-24 11-30-26
Guray, Jr., Tancredo "Jun" (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Witherspoon, Murphy (LDH) 01-07-25 11-30-26
Anson, Jr., Oscar (LDH) 01-23-24 11-30-26
Vacant (CH) 11-30-26
[Vacant] (JH) 11-30-26
Vacant (AR) 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 1 11-30-26
Morrison, Chris (LDH) Alt. 2 12-03-24 11-30-26
Vacant (LDH) Alt. 3 11-30-26
Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development x1770
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 9
III. SPECIAL COMMITTEE
[16] General Plan Advisory Committee
Established by Minute Action 10-03-17; Amended by Resolution No. 19-029; Amended by Resolution No. 21-031 Membership: 7 members; 2 alternates
Meetings: Only when necessary
Staff Liaison: McKina Alexander, Senior Planner x1326
Support Staff: Planning Technician x1327
Appointed Term Expires
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Councilmember Jim Dear (JD) 12-03-24 11-30-26
Brimmer, Charlotte (LDH)** 04-04-23 11-30-26
Dudley-Kimble, Monica (CH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Gonzalez, Leonor (AR) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Hamilton, Dr. John (JH) 04-04-23 11-30-26
Sheriff Department Representative (LDH) 04-04-23 11-30-26 Cottrell-Fulbright, Lisa (LDH) Alt. 1 04-04-23 11-30-26 Lott, Aminika (LDH) Alt. 2 04-04-23 11-30-26
IV. SPECIAL BOARD
[17] Carson Reclamation Joint Powers Authority (CRJPA)
Established by Resolution No. 15-01-CRJPA; Resolution No. 21-02-CRJPA Membership: 5 members
Meetings: 1st Monday, 4:00 p.m. (Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers) Staff Liaison: John Raymond, Executive Director x1773
Support Staff: Sylvia Rubio, Executive Assistant x1318
Appointed Term Expires
Authority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 06-07-21 06-07-26
Vice Chair Cedric Hicks 06-07-21 06-07-26
Board Member Ray Aldridge, Jr. 01-26-21 01-26-26
Board Member Lillian Hopson 01-21-21 01-21-26
Board Member Dianne Thomas 01-21-21 01-21-26
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 10
V. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES
[18] Bingo/Fireworks/Refuse Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas 12-03-24
[19] Community Development/Housing/Logistics & Transit Standing Committee Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[20] Dignity Health Sports Park/CSUDH/Community Center Standing Committee Established by Minute Order 04-02-19
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks 06-01-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 06-01-21
[21] Legislative Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 02-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[22] City Hall/Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee Established by Minute Order 01-26-21
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-26-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 01-26-21
[23] Economic Development/E-Commerce Ad Hoc Committee
Establised by Minute Order 03-02-21
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 03-02-21
Councilmember Hicks 03-02-21
[24] Conditional Use Permit Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 04-05-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 04-05-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 04-05-22
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 11
[25] Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 03-16-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember HiltonCouncilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[26] Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 09-07-21
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 09-07-21
Councilmember Rojas 03-01-22
[27] Standard Management Procedures and Special Events Ad Hoc Committee Established by Minute Order 01-04-22
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-04-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 01-04-22
[28] Cell 2 Settlement Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 02-07-22 (Carson Reclamation Authority) Appointed
Mayor Davis-HolmesAuthority Chair Lula Davis-Holmes 02-07-22 Mayor Pro Tempore HiltonBoard Member Dianne Thomas 02-07-22 [29] School Safety Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 12-03-24Established by Minute Order 02-15-22 Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas 12-03-24
Captain Jones Norman 12-03-24
[30] Carson Finance and Audit Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-20-23
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-20-23
Councilmember Rojas 06-20-23
Councilmember Hicks 02-18-24
[31] Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 03-02-21
Established by Minute Order 10-03-23
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 10-03-23
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton 10-03-23
[32] Special Event Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-06-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 06-06-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 06-06-24
[33] LA '28 Olympics Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 07-16-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 07-16-24
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 12
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 07-16-24
[34] Refinery Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 12-03-24
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks 12-03-24
[35] Grocery Store Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 06-18-24
Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Member 06-18-24
Councilmember Hicks Member 06-18-24
[36] Gil Smith Memorial Ad Hoc Committee
Established by Minute Order 01-07-25
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes 01-07-25
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Hilton 01-07-25
VI. CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
[37] California Contract Cities Association
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 12-03-24
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 12-03-24
[38]
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 11-15-22
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Staff Member Reata Kulcsar Alt. 2 11-15-22
[39] County of Los Angeles Public Library Commission
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
[40]
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alternate 12-03-24
Ord. No. 17-1633; LACCE Joint Powers Agreement (Authority) Clean Power Alliance
Automatic designation of Mayor as Delegate per Health and Safety Code Section 4730. City Council as governing body, must select an alternate to act in place of presiding officer (Mayor) in absence, inability, or refusal to act.

County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles (Dist. No. 8)* Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 13
[41]
Appointed Term Expires
Councilmember Dear Delegate 01-26-21 01-05-26
(effective 01-03-22)
The District’s governing power is vested in its 35 members of the Board of Trustees. One trustee is appointed by each of the 34 cities and the County Board of Supervisors appoints one to represent unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

To be appointed, the member must reside in and be a resident voter of the representative city (or county for county member) in the District. Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel. The vector Trustee appointment and term are governed by the State Health and Safety Code and begin and end on the first Monday in January. Additionally, the State Health and Safety Code does not allow for alternate members to be appointed.

Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (Formerly SE Mosquito Abatement)* Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 14
[42] L.A. County City Selection Committee
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alt. 01-23-24
[43] League of California Cities
Appointed
Councilmember Rojas Delegate 03-01-22
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
[44] League of California Cities (Los Angeles Co. Division) Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Delegate 12-03-24
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 2 12-03-24
Per Government Code Section 50270, the membership of each such City Selection Committee shall consist of the Mayor of each city within the county. Members of the LA County City Selection Committee include the Mayor of each city within Los Angeles County. Each city appoints an elected official as a delegate to the City Selection Committee; it usually is the Mayor. The term of office for each Member of the LA County City Selection Committee coincides with City Mayor terms, and the Committee meets three or four times a year, at the call of the Chairman. Their duties are to appoint City representatives to such Boards, Commissions and Agencies as may be required by law, i.e., LAFCO, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee; and to nominate for appointment Members to the California Coastal Commission. Nominations for the City Selection Committee appointees to the MTA are made by the Sector Subcommittees for the Sectors whose representatives’ terms are expiring. The cities assigned to one of the four regions in Los Angeles County. Nominations for the City Selection Committee appointees to the MTA are made by the Sector Subcommittees for the Sectors whose representatives’ terms are expiring. The cities assigned to one of the four regions in Los Angeles County (North County/San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast Long Beach and Southwest Corridor) shall meet as a Sector Subcommittee. Each candidate with a majority weighted vote will then be nominated from that Sector for consideration for appointment to the MTA.

Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 15
[45] National League of Cities
Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 12-03-24
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Alt. 2 12-03-24
[46] South Bay Cities Council of Govts (Joint Powers Authority) Appointed
Councilmember Hicks Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 12-03-24
[47] South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Appointed Term Expires
Ted Cordova Member 06-18-24 06-30-28
Jeffrey Jennison Member 06-18-24 06-30-28
Janice Jimenez Member 07-01-21 06-30-25
Tamala Lewis Member 07-01-19 06-30-23
Tami Lorenzen-Fanselow Member 07-01-19 06-30-23
[48] Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Appointed
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton Delegate 01-26-21
Mayor Davis-Holmes Alt. 1 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 2 12-03-24
[49] U.S. Conference of Mayors
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 01-26-21
Councilmember Rojas Alt. 1 03-01-22
Councilmember Hicks Alt. 2 01-26-21
[50] West Basin Water Association
Appointed
Mayor Davis-Holmes Delegate 12-03-24
Councilmember Hicks Alt. 01-26-21
Agenda Report March 18, 2025 Exhibit 1 16
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
ORDINANCE SECOND READING 30. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nora A. Garcia , Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management PS Administration Subject: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AMENDING CHAPTER 1(FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBITTHE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FORPERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPALCODE SECTION 3101.9 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Carson approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance that would amend Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code to prohibit the sale, use and discharge of all ﬁreworks in the City, except for permitted public displays pursuant to the existing regulations of Carson Municipal Code Section 3101.9.

The ordinance was approved by the Council for introduction and ﬁrst reading on March 4, 2025. The item was placed on the agenda at the recommendation of the Public Safety Commission, which voted unanimously 10-0 to prohibit ﬁreworks in the City of Carson, and the Bingo/Fireworks/Refuse Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of Mayor Davis-Holmes and Councilwoman Rojas, met to discuss it and concurred with the recommendation of the Commission.

Dignity Health Sports Park has indicated that City of Carson residents will have access to the new Galaxy Park to watch the L.A. Galaxy post-game ﬁreworks on July 4. This is not access into the game, but onsite. Galaxy Park will be open at 5pm pre-game until the end of the ﬁrework show. Guests will be required to pay for parking or they are welcome to walk over or use ride share. The ﬁreworks are expected to start after the game at approximately 9:30 p.m. and is expected to last until approximately 9:40 p.m.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. CONDUCT a Second reading by title only and with full reading waived, and

2. ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2507, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL

FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9" III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The Carson Municipal Code (CMC) currently allows for the sale, use and discharge of safe and sane ﬁreworks (as deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(h)) during speciﬁed time periods around the Fourth of July season subject to speciﬁed regulations, and does not allow for the sale, use or discharge of any ﬁreworks other than safe and sane ﬁreworks (deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(d) as “illegal ﬁreworks”), with the exception of permitted public displays under CMC 3101.9.

The City has experienced chronic diﬃculty ensuring compliance with existing ﬁreworks regulations, as ﬁreworks activity and violations of the existing regulations continue to be rampant each Fourth of July season despite recent increases in the City’s administrative ﬁnes for violations of such regulations, and it is often diﬃcult for the City’s law enforcement oﬃcers to discern the difference between activities involving safe and sane ﬁreworks and activities involving illegal ﬁreworks.

Fireworks increase the risk of ignition and spread of ﬁres in the City, which is particularly troubling given the recent Los Angeles County ﬁrestorm event that occurred in January of 2025, wherein entire communities were destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades ﬁres. Fireworks also pose a signiﬁcant risk of bodily injuries and property damage in the City, with numerous severe injuries caused by ﬁreworks in Los Angeles County every Fourth of July season.

Fireworks also cause severe disturbances to City residents due to the associated noise, danger and other factors.

Fireworks activity can also signiﬁcantly increase the demand on law enforcement, ﬁre protection, and emergency medical services, diverting resources from other critical public safety needs.

California Health and Safety Code Section 12541 expressly authorizes cities to prohibit the sale, use, and discharge of all ﬁreworks (as deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511) notwithstanding any other provision of the State Fireworks Law.

The proposed ordinance would amend the City’s existing ﬁreworks regulations (CMC 3101 et seq.) to enact a prohibition on the sale, use and discharge of all ﬁreworks (as deﬁned in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511), including but not limited to safe and sane ﬁreworks, with the exception of permitted public displays under existing CMC 3101.9, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of City residents. Further corresponding changes to relevant City ordinances and/or resolutions will be brought back at a later date.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no ﬁscal impact to the FY 24-25 Operating Budget.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Ordinance No. 25-2507

Attachments
Ordinance No. 25-2507.pdf
01007.0001/1055770.4
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF
FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION)

OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3
(APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVI SIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR
TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF
CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY)

OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE

AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON,

EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE

EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
3101.9

WHEREAS, the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) currently allows for the sale, use and discharge of safe and sane fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(h)) during specified time periods around the Fourth of July season subject to specified regulations, and does not allow for the sale, use or discharge of any fireworks other than safe and sane fireworks (defined in CMC 3101.05(d) as “illegal fireworks”), with the exception of permitted public displays under CMC 3101.9; and

WHEREAS, the City has experienced chronic difficulty ensuring compliance with existing fireworks regulations, as fireworks activity and violations of the existing regulations continue to be rampant each Fourth of July season despite recent increases in the City’s administrative fines for violations of such regulations, and it is often difficult for the City’s law enforcement officers to discern the difference between activities involving safe and sane fireworks and activities involving illegal fireworks; and

WHEREAS, fireworks increase the risk of ignition and spread of fires in the City, which is particularly troubling given the recent Los Angeles County firestorm event that occurred in January of 2025, wherein entire communities were destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires; and

WHEREAS, fireworks also pose a significant risk of bodily injuries and property damage in the City, with numerous severe injuries caused by fireworks in Los Angeles County every Fourth of July season; and

WHEREAS, fireworks cause severe disturbances to City residents due to the associated noise, danger and other factors; and

WHEREAS, fireworks activity can significantly increase the demand on law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services, diverting resources from other critical public safety needs; and
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WHEREAS, amending the City’s existing fireworks regulations to enact a prohibition on the sale, use and discharge of all fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511), including but not limited to safe and sane fireworks, with the exception of permitted public displays under existing CMC 3101.9, will protect the public health, safety, and welfare of City residents; and

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 12541 expressly authorizes cities to prohibit the sale, use, and discharge of all fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511) notwithstanding any other provision of the State Fireworks Law; and

WHEREAS, for the protection of public health, safety and welfare, pursuant to the City’s police power, the City Council hereby intends to amend the City’s fireworks regulations so as to henceforth prohibit the sale, use and discharge of all fireworks (as defined in CMC 3101.05(c) with reference to California Health & Safety Code Section 12511) including but not limited to safe and sane fireworks, except for such use and discharge as may be permitted in connection with permitted public displays under existing CMC 31019, within City limits.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein as findings of fact.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.0 (Fireworks) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough):

“(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, safe and sane fireworks may be sold, pursuant to the provisions of CMC 3101 to 3101.10, within the City of Carson only during the period designated in subsections (c)(i) and (c)(ii) of this Section.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, discharge or use safe and sane fireworks within the City of Carson at any time. except during the following time periods:

(i) 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. on June 28th;

(ii) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 29th;

(iii) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 30th;

(iv) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 1st;

(v) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 2nd;

(vi) 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 3rd; and
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(vii) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on July 4th.

(c) Safe and sane fireworks may only be sold at a properly permitted stand within the City of Carson during the following hours:

(i) On June 28th from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.; and

(ii) From June 29th through July 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

(bd) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, discharge, use or possess illegal fireworks within the City of Carson at any time, except for such discharge, use or possession as may be permitted in connection with a public display pursuant to CMC 3101.9.”

SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.1 (Fireworks - Sale of - Permit Required) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.2 (Persons Eligible) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 5. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.3 (Application Requirements) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 6. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.4 (Issuance of Permit) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 7. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.5 (General Provisions) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 8. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.6 (Regulations for Temporary Stands) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 9. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.7 (Wholesale Permit) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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SECTION 10. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.8 (Storage of Fireworks) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough):

“It shall be unlawful to store any fireworks in any residence, home, garage, or automobile within the City of Carson. It shall also be unlawful to store any fireworks in any building or other place within the City of Carson without having first applied for and received a busin ess license pursuant to CMC 6310 and a permit therefor pursuant to the provisions of this Section from the City Council. This Section is not applicable to temporary storage of fireworks in temporary retail sales stands. An application for such a permit sha ll be filed with the City Council along with payment of a nonrefundable application fee established by City Council resolution no later than the last City business day in May. The City Council shall cause an investigation to be made of the place where it i s proposed to store such fireworks. Notwithstanding the foregoing, storage of fireworks in connection with a public display of fireworks by a pyrotechnic operator shall be governed by permit issued under CMC 3101.9.

(a) Prior to initiating the storage of fireworks at the permitted location, the permittee shall procure general liability and property damage insurance covering its operation in and about said premises in a minimum aggregate amount of $1,000,000; in addition, the City of Carson, its officers and employees shall be named as an additional insured on such insurance. The permittee shall file a certificate of such insurance with the City Revenue Division within seven (7) days after Council approval of such storage operation.

(b) No fireworks shall b e stored within one hundred (100) feet of any gasoline service station or any garage located within twenty -five (25) feet of any other structure. Any facility for the storage of fireworks shall maintain a minimum setback from the street curbing of ten (10) feet.

(c) There shall be maintained at each location where fireworks are stored at least two (2) fire extinguishers approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department; provided, however, that if more than one (1) room at any location is used for firework s storage, there shall be at least one (1) approved fire extinguisher per room.

(d) No person shall light, or cause, or permit to be lighted, any fireworks, or any other article or material, within any structure approved for fireworks storage, or within f ifty (50) feet thereof.

(e) No smoking shall be allowed in any structure used for the storage of fireworks nor within fifty (50) feet of said structure. “No Smoking” signs shall be prominently displayed.

(f) No minor, under the age of eighteen (18), shall be in the fireworks storage structure.

(g) No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed on the premises. No person who is under the influence of alcoholic beverages shall enter or be allowed in the building or structure used for fireworks storage.

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(h) The permittee shall provide an adult night watchman to act and serve during all hours other than normal business hours. Under no circumstances shall the night watchman sleep within the building in which the fireworks are stored.

(i) All permits must be posted in a conspicuous place at the storage site.

(j) The permittee shall strictly comply with all the provisions of the State Fireworks Law.”

SECTION 11. AMENDMENT. Section 3101.10 (Violations of Fireworks Regulations) of Chapter 1 (Fire Prevention) of Article III (Public Safety) of the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough):

(a) Any person violating any provision of CMC 3101 to 3101.9, inclusive, or knowingly or intentionall y misrepresenting to any officer or employee of the City any material fact in procuring any the permit herein provided for, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) In addition thereto, any such misrepresentation or violation shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit by the City Council, on twenty -four (24) hours’ notice to the permittee, or if any such violation is committed in the presence of the She riff, or any deputy, or Fire Chief, or any other City officer, the City Manager shall be empowered, upon receiving a written and signed report thereof from any such officer, to close any such permitted operation sales booth or stand forthwith.

(c) Any per son violating the provisions of CMC 3101. 07 to 3101.9 shall be subject to a penalty of $1,000 for a first -time violation, and thereafter $1,000 for each additional violation of such provisions, except as otherwise provided in a resolution adopted by the City Council pursuant to CMC 1203.3(d). Any person found to have violated the provisions of CMC 3101.7, 3101.8 or 3101.9, or any combination of the same, more than two (2) times in a single year shall be prohibited from applying for any permit under CMC 3101.87 through 3101.9 for a period of one (1) year.

(d) If any provision(s) of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any other provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Chapter are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that they would have adopted this Chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clau se, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.”

SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Urgency ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. 01007.0001/1055770.4
SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 14. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance, and shall cause the same to be posted and codified in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on this ____ day of ____, 2025.

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Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM
ORDINANCE SECOND READING 31. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development CD Administration Subject: CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506 APPROVING (1)AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECTTO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, ANAMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUMDEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET (CITYCOUNCIL).

I. SUMMARY
On March 4, 2025 under Item No. 26 of Council Agenda, City Council voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance No. 25- 2506 (Exhibit No.1). This item transmits a request for City Council to conduct a Second Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-2506.

II. RECOMMENDATION
CONDUCT a Second Reading, by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2506, “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611 PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF- STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET”.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any action the City Council deems appropriate that is consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
At the March 4, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council, the City of Carson introduced Ordinance No. 25- 2506. The City Council opened the public hearing, heard public testimony, closed the public hearing and voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance No. 25-2506 for ﬁrst reading.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Through the Development Agreement, the applicant would provide the following community beneﬁts for the Residential Project for a total of $1,817,327:

Payment of Development Impact Fees of $1,267,327;
Payment of $250,000 or annexation to the Community Facilities District (CFD); Payment of $250,000 a contribution to the Citywide Commercial Façade Improvement Program; and
Payment of a $50,000 Development Agreement fee.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Ordinance No. 25-2506

Attachments
Ordinance No. 25-2506
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506

AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2 -24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611 PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65864 et seq . authorizes the City of Carson (“City”) to enter into binding development agreements with persons having a legal or equitable interest in real property for the development of such property in order to establish certain development rights, for the purpose of strengthening the public planning process, encouraging private participation and comprehensive planning and identifying the economic costs of such development; and

WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, the City of Carson approved Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 27 -21 with 21611 Perry Street LLC (“Developer”) for the development of a self - storage facility consisting of approximately 121,775 square feet in a mix of three buildings, with a maximum height of 36 feet, with storage units for rent (“Project A”), upon real property located at 21611 Perry Street having Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 7327-010-014 & 015 and legally described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Corridor Mixed Use General Plan land use designation and the Perry Street Specific Plan; and

WHEREAS, on or about December 5, 2024, the Department of Community Development received an application from Developer for certain entitlements to develop a residential project on the Property consisting of 62 townhome condominiums (“Project B”) as an alternative to developing Project A, while maintaining the option to develop Project A; and

WHEREAS, Developer’s requested entitlements consist of the following: (1) General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) No. 2-24, to amend the description of the Corridor Mixed Use land use designation in the Land Use and Revitalization Element, (2) Specific Plan Amendment (“SP”) No. 2-24 to amend the Perry Street Specific Plan to allow for the development of Project B as an alternative to Project A, (3) Development Agreement (“DA”) No. 2 -24, amending and restating DA No. 27-21, to grant Developer a vested right to develop Project B on the Property in exchange for provision of specified community benefits (“DA Amendment” or DA No. 2 -24), (4) Site Plan and Design Review (“DOR”) No. 20 -24, to approve the development plan for Project B, and (5) Vesting Tentative Tract Map (“TTM”) No. 3 -24 for TTM 84598 for condominium purposes, to accommodate 62 for -sale townhome condominium units for Project B; and

WHEREAS, on April 4, 2023, the City of Carson certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Carson 2040 General Plan Update (General Plan Update) (State Clearinghouse No. 2001091120, December 2022) (“Certified EIR”). In accordance with the 01007.0005/1054715.1
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has prepared an Addendum to the Certified EIR for the Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 (“Addendum”); and

WHEREAS, the application for the DA Amendment was submitted pursuant to Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5; and

WHEREAS, after notice of the time, place, and purpose of a public hearing was duly given, the City’s Planning Commission held a public hearing and heard testimony and considered all factors both oral and written on the 11th day of February, 2025, to consider Developer’s application. Following such public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 25 -2881, whereby it: (1) approved the Addendum, DOR No. 20-24, and TTM No. 3-24 for the Project, all subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit “B” attached to said resolution (“Conditions”) and contingent on the City Council’s approval of GPA No. 2 -24, SP No. 2 -24, and DA No. 2 -24; and (2) recommended City Council approval of GPA No. 2-24, SP No. 2-24, and DA No. 2-24, subject to the Conditions applicable to SP No. 2-24 and DA No. 2-24; and

WHEREAS, after notice of the time, place and purpose of a public hearing was duly given, the City Council held a public hearing on the 4th day of March, 2025, to consider Developer’s applications for GPA No. 2 -24, SP No. 2 -24, and DA No. 2 -24, and the Addendum with respect thereto, pursuant to the Planning Commission’s recommendation, and during such hearing, the City Council heard testimony and considered all factors both oral and written. Immediately following such hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-031, approving the Addendum in compliance with CEQA with respect to GPA No. 2-24 and SP No. 2 -24, and approving GPA No. 2 -24 and SP No. 2 -24 and introduced this Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now intends, by adoption this Ordinance, to approve DA No. 2 -24, subject to the Conditions to the extent applicable to DA No. 2-24.

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

Section 1 . The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as findings of fact.

Section 2. CEQA. In accordance with CEQA, the “Addendum to the Carson 2040 General Plan Update EIR – 21611 Perry Street Project,” dated February, 2025, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” (“Addendum”), analyzes proposed modifications, including but not limited to DA No. 2-24 (the “Modified Project”), to the Carson 2040 General Plan Update approved by the City in 2023, for which an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) was certified (“Certified EIR”). Having considered the Addendum and the Certified EIR, as well as the entire administrative record, the City Council finds that, based on substantial evidence in the record, none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred with respect to the Modified Project, and therefore preparation of a subsequent EIR is not required, nor is preparation of a supplemental EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15163.
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The Addendum demonstrates that the Modified Project does not meet the standards that would require a Supplemental or Subsequent EIR pursuant to Public Resources Code (“PRC”) Section 21166 or CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15163. As demonstrated by the discussion and analysis in the Addendum: the Modified Project does not propose substantial changes which will require major revisions of the Certified EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; no substantial changes will occur with respect to the circumstances under which the Modified Project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the Certified EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and, no new information of substantial importance has become available relative to any of the environmental topic categories that shows any of the following: (i) the Modified Project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the Certified EIR; (ii) significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the Certified EIR; (iii) mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the Modified Project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or (iv) mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. The applicable mitigation measures included as part of the Certified EIR will continue to be implemented under the Modified Project, as conditioned pursuant to the Conditions. Therefore, the Modified Project would not create any potential adverse impacts beyond those evaluated in the Certified EIR, and the preparation of an addendum that amends the Project Description in the Certified EIR to include the Modified Project is appropriate and fully complies with the requirements of PRC Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15163, and 15164, and the Addendum properly does so.

The City Council determines, in the exercise of its independent judgment, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the Modified Project was assessed in the Certified EIR, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164, some changes or additions to the Certified EIR are necessary in order to provide an environmental review of the Modified Project in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, but that none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred, and the Addendum has been prepared for that purpose and includes the necessary changes or additions. The City Council further finds that the Addendum reflects the independent judgment of the City as lead agency for the Modified Project and has been prepared in compliance with all requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.

Section 3 . Based upon all oral and written reports and presentations made by City staff, Developer, and members of the public, including any attachments and exhibits, the City Council hereby finds that:

a) The DA Amendment is consistent with the provisions of Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5.

b) The Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, is consistent with the General Plan, as amended by GPA No. 2-24, and is consistent with the Perry Street Specific Plan, as amended by SP No. 2-24.

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c) The DA Amendment provides for a project that is located within an area suitable for the proposed use and is in conformance with the General Plan as amended by GPA No. 2-24 and the Perry Street Specific Plan as amended by SP No. 2-24.

d) The DA Amendment provides for a public convenience through significant monetary benefits which will contribute directly or indirectly to programs and services designed to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, thereby exhibiting good land use practices. The Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, specifies the Community Benefits in Article 3, and more specifically in Section 3.B for Project B.

e) The DA Amendment will not be detrimental to the public’s health, safety, and general welfare, nor will it adversely affect the orderly development or property values for the subject Property or areas surrounding it.

f) The DA Amendment is in compliance with the procedures established by the City as required by Government Code Section 65865(c).

g) Article 6 of the Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, provides for an annual review to ensure good faith compliance with the terms of the Development Agreement, as required in Section 65865.1 of the Government Code.

h) Article 4 of the Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, includes conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements for development of the Property as permitted in Section 65865.2 of the Government Code.

i) Article 7 of the Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, contains provisions for termination of the Agreement prior to expiration of its term.

j) The Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, provides for amendment or cancellation in whole or in part, by mutual consent of the parties to the Agreement or their successors in interest, as required in Section 65868 of the Government Code.

k) The Development Agreement, as amended by the DA Amendment, is in the best public interest of the City and its residents and will achieve a number of City objectives including ensuring compatibility of the development and use of the site with surrounding uses and helping achieve a sustainable balance of residential and non - residential development and a balance of traffic circulation through the City, in furtherance of General Plan goals and objectives.
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Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council hereby (1) approves the Addendum with respect to DA No. 2 -24, and (2) approves DA No. 2 -24, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, subject to the Conditions to the extent applicable to DA No. 2-24, and authorizes its execution by the Mayor and all actions necessary to comply with its terms.

Section 5 . This Ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day following its adoption by the City Council. However, if and when the Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. 27- 21 should terminate pursuant to Article 7 thereof, this Ordinance will automatically terminate concurrently therewith without any action needing to be taken by the City Council.

Section 6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5, the City Clerk of the City shall record a copy of DA No. 2-24 with the County Recorder within 10 days after execution thereof.

Section 7. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 8. The Mayor, City Manager, and City Clerk or their designees, are authorized and directed to take such actions and execute such documents and certifications as may be necessary to implement and affect execution, recordation and enforcement of this Ordinance and the DA Amendment.

Section 9. The City Clerk of the City of Carson shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance or a summary of this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published within the City of Carson in accordance with Section 314 of the City’s Charter.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2025.

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CARSON, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

THAT PORTION OF LOT 15 OF TRACT NO. 4054, IN THE CITY OF CARSON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 44 PAGE 39 OF MAPS, .IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOT WITH A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND NORTHEASTERLY 27 FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE NORTH 39° 21' 48" WEST 245.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 22' 27" WEST 25.48 FEET; THENCE NORTH 39° 21' 48" WEST 2.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0° 37' 33" WEST 17.38 FEET TO A LINE PARALLEL WITH AND NORTHEASTERLY 18 FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE; THENCE ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED PARALLEL LINE NORTH 39° 21' 48" WEST TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TRACT NO. 29360, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 734, PAGE 45 OF MAPS; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE TO SAID NORTHERLY LINE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND DESIGNATED AS PARCELS 2 -36 INCLUSIVE IN THE FINAL DECREE OF CONDEMNATION ENTERED IN SUPERIOR COURT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CASE NO. 909461, A CERTIFIED COPY OF WHICH WAS RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1969, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2734, IN BOOK D-4478, PAGE 350, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOT; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 19.99 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 15 FEET, TANGENT TO SAID NORTHERLY LINE AND TANGENT TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE EASTERLY 5 FEET OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG 'SAID CURVE

23.55 FEET TO SAID WESTERLY LINE; THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM SAID WESTERLY LINE 5 FEET TO SAID EASTERLY LINE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE 14.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

ALSO, EXCEPT l/2 OF ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER SAID

LAND, BUT WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS
RESERVED BY MARY M. REGAN, IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 4, 1957 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 504, IN BOOK 44767, PAGE 300, OFFICIAL RECORDS.

APNs: 7327-010-014 & 015
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EXHIBIT “B”

ADDENDUM
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EXHIBIT “C”
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Carson
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
Attn: Planning Manager
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE

AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Development Agreement (“Agreement”) is executed on the day of , 2025 (“ Execution Date ”), by and between the City of Carson, a municipal corporation of the State of California (“City”), and 21611 Perry Street LLC, a California limited liability company (“ Developer”). The City and Developer shall be referred to jointly within this Agreement as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” This Agreement is an amendment to and restatement of Development Agreement No. 27 -21, which the Parties entered into on or around October 18, 2022, including all previous amendments to Development Agreement No. 27-21 through Minor Modifications and any other amendments thereto (“Original Agreement”).

RECITALS
A. The Development Agreement Statute. California Government Code Sections 65864 et seq. (“Development Agreement Law ”) authorizes cities to enter into binding development agreements with persons having a legal or equitable interest in real property for the development of such property, all for the purpose of strengthening the public planning process, encouraging private participation, and comprehensive planning and identifying the economic costs of such development.

B. Orderly Development; Public Benefits. The City Council finds that this Agreement is in the best public interest of the City and its residents, adopting this Agreement constitutes a present exercise of the City’s police power, and this Agreement is consistent with the City’s General Plan. This Agreement and the proposed Project will achieve a number of City objectives, including the orderly development of the Property and the provision of public benefits, or funds therefor, to the City and its residents.

C. The Property. The property is a vacant lot located in a region characterized by a mix of residential and commercial uses, and is located at 21611 Perry Street, Carson, California, on the northwest corner of East Carson Street and South Perry Street, having Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 7327 -010-014 and 7327 -010-015, legally described and depicted in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “ Property”).

Developer owns the Property and, as such, possesses the requisite equitable interest in the Property under Government Code Section 65865 that allows the Parties to enter into this Agreement.

D. Original Project. The Original Agreement concerned the development of a self -storage facility on the Property consisting of approximately 121,775 maximum square feet in a mix of three buildings, with a maximum height of 36 feet, referred to herein as Project A. 2 01007.0005/1049883.6
E. Original Project Approvals. Concurrently with the Original Agreement, the City approved the following legislative actions, entitlements, and environmental determinations for Project A:

1. General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) No. 111-21, changing the General Plan land use designation for the Property from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial;

2. The Perry Street Specific Plan (SP No. 29-22);

3. Zone Change No. 185-21, changing the zoning of the Property from Manufacturing Light with a Design Overlay (ML-D) to Perry Street Specific Plan;

4. A Site Plan and Design Overlay Review (“DOR No. 1858-21”); and

5. A mitigated negative declaration, including a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (“MND”).

F. Amendments to General Plan and Specific Plan. Subsequent to the approval of the Original Agreement and GPA No. 111-21, the City amended the General Plan land use designation for the Property to Corridor Mixed Use. Concurrently, with the approval of this Agreement, the City has adopted an amendment to the description of the Corridor Mixed Use land use designation in the General Plan Land Use and Revitalization Element (“ GPA No. 00002- 24”) and an amendment to the Perry Street Specific Plan (“ SPA No. 00002 -24”). GPA No. 00002-24 amends the Corridor Mixed Use land use designation to allow for self - storage uses on land that is both (i) designated as Corridor Mixed Use according to its General Plan land use designation and (ii) within the Perry St. Specific Plan area. SPA No. 00002-24 amends the Perry Street Specific Plan to allow for development of either Project A or a new Project B on the Property, as described below.

G. Project B. In addition to retaining its rights to develop Project A pursuant to the terms of the Original Agreement, as modified herein, Developer has requested the right to develop an alternative project on the Property consisting of 62 residential townhomes, parking, and open space for residents, as detailed in Section 1.24, referred to herein as Project B. Project B is consistent with the Corridor Mixed Use land use designation, as amended by GPA No. 00002-24, and with the Perry Street Specific Plan, as amended by SPA No. 00002-24.

H. Project B Entitlements. Developer has also applied for, and City has approved, Tentative Tract Map No. 00003 -24 (“TTM No. 00003 -24”), Site Plan and Design Review No. 20 - 24 (“DOR No. 00020-24”), and an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Carson 2040 General Plan Update (SCH# 2001091120) (“ Addendum”) for the amendment this Agreement (“DA No. 0002-24”) and Project B.

I. Adoption of DIF Program. On April 16, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 19- 1931 to implement the City’s Interim Development Impact Fee Program (“DIF Program”) to establish an interim Development Impact Fee (“ DIF”) schedule applicable to new development within the City. DIFs are valuable tools to fund infrastructure needs associated with new/additional development within the City pursuant to Government Code Sections 66000 et seq. DIFs serve the purpose of allowing the City to recover from each 3 01007.0005/1049883.6
new development project a reasonable and proportional share of the cost of public facilities and infrastructure improvements that serve or will benefit that development.

J. Agreed-Upon Payment of DIF Amount for Project A and Project B. Prior to the approval of the Original Agreement (with respect to Project A) and this Agreement (with respect to Project B), City staff and its rate consultants analyzed the draft “Development Impact Fee Study” and then-available fee study data, and potential impacts upon public facilities and infrastructure attributable to the Project, in order to accurately estimate the DIFs that would be applicable to Projects A and B. The Project A and B DIF Amounts in this Agreement were estimated by reviewing Project A and B and the impacts created by Projects A and B , and the fees collected, and it was determined that the amounts of the fees are roughly proportional to Project A and B’s specific impacts. Based on such analyses, the Parties hereto mutually agree that Project A impacts warrant a one-time DIF payment of $392,115.50 calculated at $3.22 per square foot, subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 3.1.A, which amount is to be paid prior to issuance of Project A building permits.

The Project B impacts also warrant a minimum one-time DIF payment of $1,267,327.74 at a rate of $20,440.77 per unit, subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 3.1.B, which amount is to be paid prior to issuance of Project B building permits. All payments for DIFs for Projects A and B pursuant to this Agreement are hereinafter referred to as the “Project DIF Amount.” The Parties agree that the Project A and Project B DIF Amounts are (1) directly related to the impacts of Project A and B, and (2) roughly proportional to the specific impacts upon public facilities and infrastructure attributable to Project A and B.

K. CFD Formation. On November 7, 2018, the City formed a Master CFD entitled City of Carson Community Facilities District No. 2018 -01 (Maintenance and Services) (the “Master CFD”) for the purpose of funding the maintenance of public infrastructure within the area of the Master CFD which is within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries (the “Services”). More specifically, the Services may include, but not be limited to, the provision of general City services and the maintenance of sidewalks, roadways, and parks to enhanced service levels. Additionally, the Master CFD may also fund any other public services as authorized under Section 53313 of the California Government Code. The Master CFD contemplates that the City will annex properties from time to time to the Master CFD to fund Services by unanimous written consent or as otherwise permitted by the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “ Act”), which properties may be annexed as a “Zone” or otherwise with special taxes related to such properties to be assessed on the property owner pursuant to the Act.

L. CFD Annexation for Project A and Project B. By entering into this Agreement, Developer has agreed that if Developer elects to construct Project A, the Property shall be annexed into the Master CFD and be subject to the Property’s special taxes, which will help finance on-going Services associated with Project A. If Developer elects to construct Project B, Developer has agreed to either annex into the Master CFD or pay a one-time in lieu fee of $250,000.00, due and payable prior to issuance of Project B building permits.

J. Previous Minor Modifications . On May 11, 2023, the City’s Director of Community Development approved a Minor Modification to the Original Agreement (“ First Minor Modification”), which clarified insurance provisions in the Original Agreement and modified Condition of Approval (“COA”) number 48 of Project A (“Project A COA 4 01007.0005/1049883.6
Modification”). The revisions made to the Original Agreement by the First Minor Modification have been incorporated into this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the Project A COA Modification shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be superseded or rendered void by the approval of this Agreement. On November 16, 2023, the City’s Director of Community Development approved a second Minor Modification to the Original Agreement (“ Second Minor Modification ”), which revised the project to include a 3,800 square foot office/business and retail space, as well as designated parking spaces on site for the charging of electrical vehicle equipment and electrical vehicles (“EV Project”). On March 14, 2024, the City’s Director of Community Development approved a third Minor Modification, which further revised the EV Project (“ Third Minor Modification”). Developer has elected to abandon the EV Project, and the revisions in the Second and Third Minor Modifications have not been incorporated into this Agreement.

The Parties mutually intend that the Second and Third Minor Modifications shall be superseded by this Agreement and shall have no further force or effect beginning on the Effective Date for Project B, as defined herein.

K. Intent. The Parties now desire to amend and restate the Original Agreement upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and specifically intend that:

1. Developer shall have a vested right to develop Project A on the Property under the terms and conditions of the Original Agreement as originally adopted, as modified herein; and

2. Developer shall also have a vested right to develop Project B on the Property as an alternative to developing Project A, subject to the terms and conditions herein.

COVENANTS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

In addition to those terms defined within the above Recitals and elsewhere within this Agreement, the following terms shall bear the meanings set forth below:

1.1 “Agreement” means this Amended and Restated Development Agreement, including all of its exhibits.

1.2 “Annual Review” means the annual review of the Developer’s performance under this Agreement in accordance with Article 6 of this Agreement.

1.3 “Applicable Rules” means, collectively, the following:
a. The Project Development Approvals, including the Conditions of Approval. b. The Existing Land Use Regulations.
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c. Subsequent Development Approvals.
d. Those Subsequent Land Use Regulations to which Developer has agreed in writing.

The Applicable Rules for both Project A and Project B include GPA No. 00002-24 and SPA No. 00002-24.

1.4 “Approval Date” means:
a. For Project A, October 18, 2022.
b. For Project B, the date on which the City Council adopted the ordinance approving this Agreement.

1.5 “CEQA” means the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.).

1.6 “City” means the City of Carson, a California Charter city.

1.7 “City Council” means the City Council of the City of Carson.

1.8 “Conditions of Approval ” means all conditions imposed on the Project by the City, including those recommended by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as part of the approval of the Project.

1.9 “Developer” means 21611 Perry Street LLC, a California limited liability company, and its successors and assigns to all or any part of the Property.

1.10 “Developer’s Vested Right ” means Developer’s right to complete the Project in accordance with, and to the full extent of, the Project Development Approvals.

1.11 “Development” means the improvement of the Property for the purposes of completing the structures, improvements, and facilities comprising the Project including, but not limited to: grading; the construction of infrastructure related to the Project whether located within or outside the Property; the construction of buildings and structures; and the installation of landscaping and other facilities and improvements necessary or appropriate for the Project, and the maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of any building, structure, improvement, landscaping or facility after the construction and completion thereof.

1.12 “Development Approvals ” means all Project -specific non -legislative approvals granted by the City. Development Approvals include, but are not limited to, plans, maps, permits, site plans, design guidelines, variances, conditional use permits, grading, building, and other similar permits, environmental assessments, including environmental impact reports, negative declarations, and other CEQA approvals, and any amendments or modifications to those matters. “Development Approvals” does not include (i) rules, regulations, policies, and other enactments of general application within the City, (ii) legislative enactments, or (iii) any matter where City has reserved authority under Section 5 of this Agreement. Development Approvals are not Land Use Regulations.
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1.13 “Development Plan ” means Developer’s plan for completion of the Project in compliance with and to the full extent of the Project Development Approvals, the Applicable Rules, and this Agreement.

1.14 “DIF(s)” means Development Impact Fees agreed to by Developer pursuant to Sections 3.1.A and 3.1.B hereof.

1.15 “Effective Date” means:
a. For Project A, January 17, 2023.
b. For Project B, the date on which the ordinance approving this Agreement became effective, typically thirty (30) days after the Approval Date.

1.16 “Entitlements” means this Agreement and:
a. For Project A, DOR No. 1858-21 and the MND.
b. For Project B, TTM No. 00003-24, DOR No. 00020-24, and the Addendum.

1.17 “Exhibit” means an exhibit to this Agreement, unless otherwise specifically referenced to a different agreement or document. The following exhibits are incorporated into the Agreement by reference as though set forth in full:

Exhibit A Legal description of the Property
Exhibit B Depiction of the Property
Exhibit C Conceptual Depiction of Dedication

1.18 “Existing Land Use Regulations” means (i) all Land Use Regulations in effect on the Effective Date and (ii) any changes to Land Use Regulations enacted on or after the Approval Date and before the Effective Date for which Developer has provided its written consent to allow those changes to apply to the Project. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the Existing Land Use Regulations for Project A and Project B include GPA No. 00002-24 and SPA No. 00002- 24.

1.19 “Land Use Regulations ” are laws and regulations enacted through legislative actions of the City Council. Land Use Regulations include ordinances, laws, resolutions, codes, rules, regulations, policies, requirements, guidelines or other actions of City, including but not limited to the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans, Municipal Code, and Zoning Code which affect, govern or apply to the development and use of the Property, including, without limitation, the permitted use of land, the density or intensity of use, subdivision requirements, the maximum height and size of proposed buildings, the provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, and the design, improvement, and construction standards and specifications applicable to the Project. “Land Use Regulations” do not include (i) Development Approvals, (ii) regulations relating to the conduct of business, professions, and occupancies generally, (iii) taxes and assessments, (iv) regulations for the control and abatement of nuisances, (v) health and safety regulations, or (vi) any other matter reserved to the City pursuant to Article 5. 7 01007.0005/1049883.6

1.20 “Mortgage” means a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security instrument encumbering the Property.

1.21 “Mortgagee” means a mortgagee of a mortgage, a beneficiary under a deed of trust or any other security device, a lender, or each of their respective successors and assigns.

1.22 “Project,” when used without “A” or “B” refers to either Project A or Project B, whichever project Developer chooses to develop.

1.23 “Project A ” means the development of the Property with a self -storage project consistent with the Entitlements and Applicable Rules for Project A.

1.24 “Project B ” means the development of the Property with a residential project consisting of 62 townhome units, two parking spaces provided within a private garage for each of the 62 units, an additional 26 spaces dispersed throughout the site to provide for guest parking (resulting in a total of 150 vehicle parking spaces), 4,722 square feet of private open space and 29,071 square feet of common open space, and 29,071 square feet of landscaping, consistent with the Entitlements and Applicable Rules for Project B.

1.25 “Project Development Approvals ” means all Development Approvals, inclusive of the Entitlements, which meet the following criteria:
a. Were applied for by Developer;
b. Are acceptable to Developer (including all Conditions of Approval); and c. Are required or permitted by the Applicable Rules in order to complete the Project.

Project Development Approvals include, without limitation, all Development Approvals needed or desired by Developer to complete the Project, provided that those Development Approvals are consistent with Developer’s Vested Right, this Agreement, the City’s General Plan, and the City’s Zoning Code (subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Development Agreement Law). The Entitlements (minus this Agreement), as examples of Project Development Approvals, have been or are anticipated to be approved prior to or in conjunction with the approval of this Agreement.

1.26 “Property” means the real property described in Exhibit “A” and shown in Exhibit “B.”

1.27 “Reservation of Authority” means the limitations, reservations, and exceptions to Developer’s Vested Right set forth in Article 5 of this Agreement.

1.28 “Subsequent Land Use Regulations ” means those Land Use Regulations which are both adopted and effective on or after the Approval Date and which are not included within the definition of Existing Land Use Regulations.
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1.29 “Subsequent Development Approvals” means all Development Approvals issued subsequent to the Effective Date in connection with development of the Property, which shall include, without limitation, any changes to the Development Approvals.

1.30 “Term” shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.1, unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement.

2. TERM & GENERAL COVENANTS.

2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement (the “ Term”) starts on the Effective Date and shall expire on October 18, 2037, subject to any early termination provisions described in this Agreement.

2.2 Binding Effect of Agreement. From and following the Effective Date for Project B, the Original Agreement shall be replaced in its entirety with this Agreement, and actions by the City and Developer with respect to the development of the Property for completion of the Project, including actions by the City on applications for Subsequent Development Approvals affecting the Property shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

2.3 Agreement Runs with the Land. This Agreement shall be recorded and shall run with the land. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65868.5, the burdens of this Agreement and each of its provisions shall be binding upon, and the benefits of this Agreement shall inure to, all successors in interest to the Parties, including, but not limited to, all parties that enter into lease agreements with Developer for possession of any part of the Property.

2.4 Covenant Against Discrimination. The Developer 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, marital status, sexual orientation or gender preference, national origin, or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement. The Developer shall take affirmative action to ensure that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or gender preference, national origin, or ancestry.

3. A DEVELOPER’S OBLIGATIONS REGARDING PROJECT A.

As consideration for the granting of Developer’s Vested Right to develop Project A in accordance with Article 4 below and subject to the City’s Reservation of Authority set forth in Article 5 below, Developer shall do the following:

3.1.A Development Impact Fees for Project A. Developer shall make a one -time payment to the City for the Project A DIF Amount of $392,115.50 calculated at $3.22 per square foot, subject to adjustment as provided in paragraph (b) below, at 121,775 square feet of storage facility approved as part of Project A. The Parties agree that the Project A DIF Amount is (1) directly related to the impacts of Project A, and (2) roughly proportional to the specific impacts upon public facilities and infrastructure attributable to Project A. Developer agrees to release, defend and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, costs (including attorneys’ fees) and liability for any damages, which may arise, directly or indirectly, from the City determination, calculation or imposition of, or Developer’s agreement to pay, the Project A DIF Amount. 9 01007.0005/1049883.6
a. Timing of Payment of Project A DIF Amount. The Project A DIF Amount is payable in full prior to the issuance of any building permits for Project A, and is a condition precedent thereto.
b. Project A DIF Amount Adjustments. The Project A DIF Amount shall be adjusted annually in accordance with the State of California Construction Cost Index (prior March to current March adjustment) on July 1 st of each year.

3.2.A CFD Annexation. Developer has voluntarily agreed that if Developer elects to construct Project A, the Property shall be annexed into the Master CFD No. 2018 -01. Based on an analysis of the Services needed for Project A, Developer agrees the Property will be taxed at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of Project A building permits for Industrial – All Other, which amount shall be adjusted as described in Section 3.2.A(b) below. Developer understands that there is an impact on the Services provided by the City in connection with its Project.

Developer agrees to become subject to the Property’s special taxes, which will help finance on - going Services associated with the Project.
a. Timing of CFD Annexation. Developer shall annex the Property into the Master CFD prior to issuance of any building permits for Project A b. Tax Rate Adjustments. On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2023 through and including July 1, 2024, the Maximum Special Tax Rate for the applicable tax zone (which applies to the Property) shall be increased by 7%. On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025 and thereafter, the Maximum Special Tax Rate for such tax zone shall be increased by the percentage change in the November annualized Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim for all Urban Consumers.

Carson City CouncilMarch 18, 2025

Carson City Council
March 18, 2025