Agenda packet — Carson City Council, April 15, 2025 (part 2 of 3)

attend. The Employee will receive no additional compensation or consideration if Employee chooses not to make use of this opportunity in a given fiscal year.

SECTION 12. FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES:

The City Clerk or City Treasurer, as applicable, should work with Employee to achieve flexibility in work schedules to accommodate special needs in areas such as: childcare, eldercare or education. These accommodations can be made whenever they can be done without causing hardship on the work unit. The allowable work schedule flexibility shall be restricted to those that can be made within the work day, such as: modifying starting or ending time by thirty (30) minutes, and/or reducing the meal period to thirty (30) minutes. Flexibility may also include other modifications which would require the use of leave hours or reductions in pay as determined by the City Clerk or City Treasurer, as applicable, and approved by the City Manager.

SECTION 13. SEVERANCE
Should Employee be terminated without cause by the City Clerk or City Treasurer (as applicable to Employee), the City shall provide Employee three (3) months’ severance in exchange for the signing of a release and waiver of all claims, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and executed and approved by the City Manager.

For the purposes of determining eligibility for a severance payment, “cause” for termination shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1) willful or persistent material breach of duties, 2) résumé fraud or other acts of material dishonesty, 3) unauthorized absence or leave, 4) conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (i.e., offenses contrary to justice, honesty, or morality), conviction of a misdemeanor DUI, or conviction of a felony under California law (the City may, in its discretion, place Employee on paid or unpaid administrative leave until resolution of charges brought against Employee), 5) violation of the City’s anti -harassment policies and/or a findi ng that legally prohibited personal acts of harassment against a City official or employee or legally prohibited personal acts of discrimination against a City official or employee has occurred, 6) violation of state law or the City’s Municipal Code, ordinances, rules, and regulations, 7) use or possession of illegal drugs, 8) engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to the City, 9) any illegal or unethical act involving personal gain, 10) theft or attempted theft, 11) significant financial mismanagement, 12) pattern of repeated, willful and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally constituted directions or policy decisions of the City Clerk or City Treasurer, as applicable, and 13) gross misfeasance or gross malfeasance.

If there is more than one (1) appointment to Employee’s position in a given twelve (12) month rolling calendar period, then the second appointment to the position shall not receive any severance package unless approved by separate resolution of City Council.”

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ARTICLE VI

GENERAL
SECTION 1. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2025.

MAYOR LULA DAVIS-HOLMES

ATTEST:

CITY CLERK DR. KHALEAH K. BRADSHAW
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY SUNNY K. SOLTANI
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to City Council, Successor Agency, andHousing Authority Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 24. To: City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority From: Subject: CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON,CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 (CITYCOUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Submitted to the Mayor and City Council is the monthly Investment and Cash Report for the City of Carson, Successor Agency and Carson Housing Authority for the month ending March 31, 2025. Following are the total reserves and cash on hand for the City of Carson and each Carson entity:

City of Carson reserves (Invested assets): $223,407,293.68 City of Carson available cash: $36,137,137.37

Restricted funds for the city of Carson include cash on hand and reserves for the Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Co-Op Agreement:

Total City of Carson restricted funds: $23,198,619.87 II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
The Investment and Cash Report is submitted monthly to the Mayor and City Council to provide updates on reserve balances and available cash across Carson's entities. This report includes ﬁnancial data for the City of Carson, the Successor Agency, and the Housing Authority.

The report outlines an investment strategy designed to ensure six months of operating liquidity. All investments follow California State Code §53600, the City’s Investment Policy, and relevant bond covenants.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None
VI. EXHIBITS

1. Summary of Cash (Pg. 3)

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

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

4. City of Carson Housing Authority (Pg. 8)

Attachments
Cash rpt March 2025.pdf
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY MARCH 2025.pdf CITY OF CARSON SUCCESSOR PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY MARCH 2025.pdf CITY OF CARSON HOUSING PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY MARCH 2025.pdf

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

Available Cash Invested Funds
General Fund $36,137,137.37 $223,407,293.68

Successor Agency (restricted revenue) $6,184,699.66 $7,643,800.42 Housing Authority (restricted revenue) $4,488,475.15 $3,000,000.00 Co-Op Agreement (restricted revenue) $1,881,644.64

CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
MARCH 31, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio Cash
BNY Cash Reserve Cash MM1159A 0.130 8,748,390.62 8,748,390.62 8,748,390.62 3.92 Preferred Premier Cash MM942 3.250 39,631,333.52 39,631,333.52 39,631,333.52 17.74 Sub Total / Average Cash 2.686 48,379,724.14 48,379,724.14 48,379,724.14 21.66 Certificate Of Deposit
Eaglemark Saving Bank 2 3/2/2027 27004PCM3 2.000 245,000.00 245,000.00 235,309.29 0.11 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178064422B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178944242B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178622841A 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 1785024444B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/23/2025 178417994B 3.550 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 2,164,674.00 0.97 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 178011696 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 0178225460-L 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 0178585526-L 3.550 1,088,513.59 1,088,513.59 1,088,513.59 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 0178800198-L 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 3.55 7/31/2025 178002788 3.550 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 1,090,992.91 0.49 East/West Bank 4.15 8/8/2025 178659182L 4.150 1,086,498.51 1,086,498.51 1,086,498.51 0.49 East/West Bank 4.15 8/8/2025 178740303L 4.150 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 0.49 East/West Bank 4.15 8/8/2025 178254698L 4.150 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 0.49 East/West Bank 4.15 8/8/2025 178208467L 4.150 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 0.49 East/West Bank 4.15 8/8/2025 178712582L 4.150 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 1,085,625.43 0.49 MABUHAY 3.25 8/13/2027 XXXX49 3.250 220,938.64 220,938.64 220,938.64 0.10 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 306119-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 3000003703-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 300691-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/26/2025 300683-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 4/27/2025 30000006915-L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.27 9/10/2025 30000007180L 4.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 4.42 9/10/2025 300007199L 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Preferred Bank 5.14 8/1/2025 6893B 5.140 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio Preferred Bank 5.14 8/1/2025 6907B 5.140 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.45 Sallie Mae Bank/ Salt Lake 1 7/14/2026 7954507A7 1.000 250,000.00 250,000.00 239,882.88 0.11 Toyota Finl Svgs BK 1.05 10/21/2026 8923M-LW-9 1.050 245,000.00 245,000.00 233,434.70 0.11 USBS BANK1.05 10/27/2026 90348JV56 1.050 245,000.00 245,000.00 233,277.14 0.11 Sub Total / Average Certificate Of Deposit 3.842 31,910,794.10 31,910,794.10 31,867,698.11 14.28 Corporate
Bank of America 1.4 5/14/2026-22 06048WL99 1.400 300,000.00 300,000.00 289,602.00 0.13 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN 2.3 3/15/2027 084664CZ2 2.580 300,000.00 296,087.07 289,974.00 0.13 GOOGLE- Alphabet Inc. 1.998 8/15/2026 02079KAC1 2.000 300,000.00 299,972.90 291,453.00 0.13 John Deere Capital Corp 1.05 6/17/2026 24422EVR7-A 1.050 300,000.00 300,000.00 288,768.00 0.13 JPMORGAN CHASE CO 1.2 4/30/2026-23 48128G3G3 1.200 300,000.00 300,000.00 289,827.00 0.13 TARGET CORPORATION 1.95 1/15/2027 87612EBM7 1.990 500,000.00 499,063.55 481,115.00 0.22 Sub Total / Average Corporate 1.732 2,000,000.00 1,995,123.52 1,930,739.00 0.90 Local Government Investment Pool
LAIF LGIP LGIP9143 4.330 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 11.60 Sub Total / Average Local Government Investment
Pool 4.330 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 25,909,194.67 11.60 Money Market
East/West Bank MM 22305 3.250 84,733,510.91 84,733,510.91 84,733,510.91 37.93 Sub Total / Average Money Market 3.250 84,733,510.91 84,733,510.91 84,733,510.91 37.93 US Agency
FAMC 2.3 3/8/2027 31422XVA7 2.300 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 967,680.00 0.45 FAMC 3 8/15/2025 31422XD74 3.280 1,000,000.00 992,106.27 995,050.00 0.45 FFCB 0.84 3/2/2026-21 3133EMSK9 0.907 1,000,000.00 996,743.00 970,180.00 0.45 FFCB 1.27 11/2/2026 3133ENCQ1 1.270 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 957,670.00 0.45 FFCB 1.43 11/23/2026-22 3133ENEM8 1.430 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 958,660.00 0.45 FFCB 1.53 1/26/2026 3133ENLDO 1.530 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,957,160.00 0.90 FFCB 4 11/1/2027 3133ERZC8 4.000 474,069.86 474,069.86 474,264.23 0.21 FFCB 4 11/1/2029-25 3133ERZD6 4.121 1,000,000.00 994,627.33 996,330.00 0.45 FFCB 4.47 3/5/2030 3133ER5U1 4.470 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,001,810.00 0.45 FHLB 1 3/26/2026-21 313ALMV3 1.000 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 969,130.00 0.45 FHLB 1 9/30/2026 3130AP6D2 1.000 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 956,080.00 0.45 FHLB 1.125 10/14/2026 313OAPBS3 1.125 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 956,170.00 0.45 FHLB 1.13 7/20/2026 3130AN3R9 1.130 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 961,260.00 0.45 FHLB 1.3 11/24/2026-22 3130APU37 1.326 1,000,000.00 998,750.00 956,110.00 0.45 FHLB 1.31 10/28/2026 3130APLN3 1.310 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 958,560.00 0.45 FHLB 1.375 11/16/2026 3130APLP8 1.375 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 956,560.00 0.45 FHLB 1.5 1/27/2027 3130AQHM8 1.500 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 955,640.00 0.45 FHLMC 4.12 9/29/2025 3134GX2M5 4.145 1,000,000.00 999,273.00 998,750.00 0.45 Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio FHLMC 4.6 3/6/2030 3134HBBT7 4.600 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 997,500.00 0.45 Sub Total / Average US Agency 2.118 19,474,069.86 19,455,569.46 18,944,564.23 8.72 US Treasury
T-Bond 3.125 8/15/2025 91282CFE6 3.246 1,000,000.00 996,573.44 995,710.00 0.45 T-Bond 4.125 2/15/2027 91282CKA8 4.424 1,000,000.00 991,750.00 1,003,240.00 0.45 T-Note 3 7/15/2025 91282CEY3 4.739 2,000,000.00 1,966,765.62 1,992,460.00 0.90 T-Note 3.375 9/15/2027 91282CLL3 3.475 1,000,000.00 997,215.63 987,500.00 0.45 T-Note 3.5 9/30/2026 91282CLP4 3.586 1,000,000.00 998,351.56 993,090.00 0.45 T-Note 3.875 10/31/2029 91282CFL0 4.070 1,000,000.00 991,456.88 996,060.00 0.45 T-Note 3.875 11/30/2029 91282CFY2 4.056 1,000,000.00 991,936.23 995,820.00 0.45 T-Note 4 1/31/2029 91282CJW2 4.283 1,000,000.00 987,532.55 1,001,680.00 0.45 T-Note 4 10/31/2029 91282CFT3 4.073 1,000,000.00 996,837.50 1,001,090.00 0.45 T-Note 4 2/25/2026 91282CGL9 4.469 1,000,000.00 989,003.13 998,820.00 0.45 Sub Total / Average US Treasury 4.106 11,000,000.00 10,907,422.54 10,965,470.00 4.92 Total / Average 3.267 223,407,293.68 223,291,339.34 222,730,901.06 100

CITY OF CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
MARCH 31, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @ Cost Face
Amount/Shares Cost Value Market
Value % of Portfolio
Cash
Preferred Bank Cash MM0099 3.250 6,179,852.42 6,179,852.42 6,179,852.42 80.85 Sub Total / Average Cash 3.250 6,179,852.42 6,179,852.42 6,179,852.42 80.85 Local Government Investment Pool
LAIF LGIP LGIP9016 4.333 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 19.15 Sub Total / Average Local Government Investment
Pool 4.333 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 1,463,948.00 19.15 Total / Average 3.457 7,643,800.42 7,643,800.42 7,643,800.42 100

CITY OF CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARY

FOR THE MONTH ENDING
MARCH 31, 2025

Description CUSIP/Ticker YTM @
Cost Face Amount/Shares Cost Value Market Value % of Portfolio Certificate Of Deposit
Preferred Bank 4.42 9/27/2025 3000022368 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 33.33 Preferred Bank 4.42 9/27/2025 3000022333 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 33.33 Preferred Bank 4.42 9/27/2025 3000022341 4.420 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 33.33 Sub Total / Average Certificate of Deposit 4.420 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 100.00 Total / Average 4.420 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 100

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 25. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Nguyen, Special Projects Manager CD Administration Subject: CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO CITY'S BROWNFIELDS GRANT AWARDS: (1) RATIFYING THECITY'S COMMUNITYWIDE ASSESSMENT (MARC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE USENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (US EPA) ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON ANDUS EPA; (2) RATIFYING AMENDMENT 3 TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION GRANT(ECRG) AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIADEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC); AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-041AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE MARC AWARD AND AUTHORIZERELATED EXPENDITURES I. SUMMARY
The City was recently awarded two (2) grant awards: (1) A Community-wide Assessment Grant under the USEPA MARC program for $500,000; and (2) Site Investigation award for the Sywest Development site under DTSC's ECRG program for $236,000. The recommended actions would be to formally accept the fundingthrough approval of the grant agreements. An amendment to the City's budget for this current ﬁscal yearwould authorize expenditures for the US EPA Community Wide Assessment Grant. No budget amendment isneeded at this time for the ECRG award of $236,000. The ECRG award will be incorporated into next ﬁscalyear's budget for 2025-2026 when grant related expenditures will be incurred.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. RATIFY and APPROVE the US EPA MARC Cooperative Agreement, dated September 12, 2024 (Exhibit No. 1);

2. RATIFY and APPROVE Amendment 3 to the DTSC ECRG Agreement, dated March 11, 2025 (Exhibit No. 2); AND

3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-041, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO ACCEPT ONE GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $500,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE US EPA MULTIPURPOSE, ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND CLEAN-UP (MARC) GRANT PROGRAM"

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
US EPA MARC Program
In October 2023, the City adopted Resolution No. 23-167 authorizing the submittal of application for fundingwith EPA, including future funding rounds. The City submitted an application for a community-wideassessment and was successfully awarded $500,000. In this funding round, Carson was the only city in California to have received this highly competitive award. Community wide assessment funding may be usedfor the direct costs associated with the inventory development, site prioritization, community involvement,site reuse planning, assessment, and cleanup planning for brownﬁeld sites.

The Notice of Award for the Cooperative Agreement, which is dated September 12, 2024, states that no Citysignature on the agreement is required and that the City demonstrates its commitment to carry out the award by not ﬁling a notice of disagreement with the terms and conditions within 21 days of the award date.Therefore, it is likely that no further City action to approve the Cooperative Agreement is necessary in theEPA's view. However, for the sake of transparency and out of an abundance of caution, staff recommends thatthe City Council formally ratify and approve the Cooperative Agreement (Exhibit No. 1). The EPA's terms andconditions for the award can be found commencing on page 5 of the agreement.

DTSC ECRG Program
In 2021, Governor Newsom signed the Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI), allocating $500million to expedite the cleanup and beneﬁcial reuse of contaminated properties with priority given toproperties in historically vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. A majority of the CVCI funding ($270.5million) was allocated to the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of ToxicSubstances Control (DTSC)’s Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Program. Three rounds of ECRG funding were initially announced.

In June 2022, the City was notiﬁed that it had been awarded the ECRG Round 1 funding in the amount of$315,000 for the environmental site investigation of the Sywest Development project at 20151 S. Main Street.The site was formerly known as the South Bay Six Drive-In and prior to that the site was known as the formerSouthwest Conservation Landﬁll. All $315,000 of the grant was spent one year ahead of schedule on site work and investigation for the purpose of producing a Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA) reportas required by DTSC. After review of the PEA Report, DTSC determined that the following would be requiredprior to moving forward with development: a Supplemental Site Investigation Workplan and Report, a RemovalAction Workplan (RAW), and a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA).

DTSC published ECRG Program guidelines for Round 2 funding in 2023. The City submitted three (3) grantapplications and was awarded grant funds for all three (3) applications including the Sywest Development site. Speciﬁcally, Sywest was granted $375,000 for additional environmental assessment including thedevelopment of a Supplemental Site Investigation, Removal Action Workplan, and a Human Health RiskAssessment. Work on Sywest under ECRG Round 2 funding has commenced. During initial reviews, DTSC hasdetermined that additional bores were necessary to determine landﬁll extent, including adjacent offsitedrilling. Therefore, environmental investigative work costs will increase.

As such, staff has applied for additional funding through a separate ECRG Round 1 amendment process toensure adequate funding is obtained to complete the investigation. As part of the amendment process, apresentation was made by staff to DTSC on February 13, which led to the successful award of $236,000. Theproposed Amendment No. 3 to the ECRG Agreement (Exhibit No. 2) would amend the existing ECRGAgreement to increase the total grant award amount accordingly, from $315,000 to $551,000. The amended grant term expiration will end on February 26, 2027. No other changes are made by Amendment 3 to theexisting ECRG Agreement (as amended by the previously-approved Amendment No.'s 1 and 2). The CityManager has already approved and executed Amendment No. 3, as the City was given a very shortturnaround time to do so upon receiving notice of the additional funding award by DTSC. Accordingly, staffrecommends that the City Council now ratify the approval of Amendment No. 3.

ECRG Round 3 - Governor Newsom’s initial 2025-26 January budget excludes approximately $100 million in remaining funds for Round 3 of the ECRG program. Thus, the unexpected loss of ECRG Round 3 fundingwould stall previously planned vital cleanup efforts on sites in Carson such as the Sywest Development site.City staff is monitoring the future of the program and is working with our legislative advocacy team to helprefund this vital program.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-041 will amend and increase the City’s FY 24-25 budget by $500,000.Speciﬁcally, Full-Time Salaries Account No. 223-70-720-100-5002 will increase by $61,020, ProfessionalServices Account No. 223-70-720-100-6004 will increase by $425,500, Materials & Supplies Account 223-70- 720-100-6009 will increase by $1,480, and Conference and Travel Account No. 223-70-720-100-6014 willincrease by $12,000. Some positive ﬁscal impacts to the General Fund are anticipated as these funds wouldreduce the cost of environmental assessment and investigation on city owned property and pay for staff timethat would have otherwise been paid by General Fund.

Relative to approval of Amendment 3 to the DTSC ECRG agreement no budget amendment is needed at thistime.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. US EPA MARC Cooperative Agreement2. Amendment 3 to DTSC ECRG Agreement (with DTSC cover letter)3. Resolution No. 25-041

Attachments
Exhibit No. 1 - US EPA Cooperative Agreement
Exhibit No. 2 - Amendment 3 to ECRG Grant Agreement (with DTSC cover letter) Exhibit No. 3 - Resolution No. 25-043
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Municipal
CARSON, CA 90745-2224

CITY OF CARSON
95-2513547
701 E. CARSON STREET
Contact EPA RTPFC at: [email protected]
701 E. CARSON STREET

CITY OF CARSON
CARSON, CA 90745-2224

PROJECT MANAGER EPA PROJECT OFFICER EPA GRANT SPECIALIST James Nguyen
701 EAST CARSON STREET
CARSON, CA 90745
[email protected]:
310-952-1700Phone:

Jacqueline Aybar
75 Hawthorne Street, LND-2-1
San Francisco, CA 94105
[email protected]:
415-972-3774Phone:

Martha Villarreal
Grants Branch, MSD-6
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
[email protected]:
415-972-3666Phone:

PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
Brownfields Assessment Cooperative Agreement
See Attachment 1 for project description.

BUDGET PERIOD PROJECT PERIOD TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2028 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2028 $ 500,000.00 $ 500,000.00

NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your Application dated 11/11/2023 including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $ 500,000.00. EPA agrees to cost-share 100.00% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $ 500,000.00. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement. The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this award by either: 1) drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date; or 2) not filing a notice of disagreement with the award terms and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified in this award, the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement, and until the disagreement is resolved, the recipient should not draw down on the funds provided by this award/amendment, and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.

ISSUING OFFICE (GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE

ORGANIZATION / ADDRESSORGANIZATION / ADDRESS
U.S. EPA, Region 9, U.S. EPA, Region 9 Grants Branch, MSD-6 75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
U.S. EPA, Region 9, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment, LND-1 R9 - Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DATEDigital signature applied by EPA Award Official Carolyn Truong - Grants Management Officer 09/12/2024
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EPA Funding Information

FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL
EPA Amount This Action $ 0 $ 500,000 $ 500,000
EPA In-Kind Amount $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Other Federal Funds $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Recipient Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
State Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Local Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Other Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Allowable Project Cost $ 0 $ 500,000 $ 500,000
Assistance Program (CFDA) Statutory Authority Regulatory Authority

66.818 - Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment,
Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative
Agreements
CERCLA: Secs. 104(k)(2) & 104(k)(5)(E) 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33 Fiscal
Site Name Req No FY Approp.

Code
Budget
Organization PRC Object
Class Site/Project Cost
Organization
Obligation /
Deobligation
$ 500,000--4114000D790900AG7E4242409QE0104-
$ 500,000
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Budget Summary Page
Table A - Object Class Category
(Non-Construction)
Total Approved Allowable
Budget Period Cost

1. Personnel $ 61,020

2. Fringe Benefits $ 0

3. Travel $ 12,000

4. Equipment $ 0

5. Supplies $ 1,480

6. Contractual $ 400,500

7. Construction $ 0

8. Other $ 25,000

9. Total Direct Charges $ 500,000

10. Indirect Costs: 0.00 % Base $ 0

11. Total (Share: Recipient ______ % Federal ______ %) $ 500,0000.00 100.00

12. Total Approved Assistance Amount $ 500,000

13. Program Income $ 0

14. Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action $ 500,000

15. Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date $ 500,000
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Attachment 1 - Project Description
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. This agreement will provide funding for City of Carson to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by CERLCA 104(k)(2) in Carson, CA.

This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $500,000. See terms and conditions.

Specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement related activities. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a Qualified Environmental Professional to conduct environmental site activities. Also, the recipient will report on interim progress and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the Property Profile Form using EPA’s Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES).

Further, the recipient anticipates conducting up to 14 Phase I and up to 7 Phase II environmental site assessments, holding up to 16 community meetings, developing multiple site-specific cleanup plans/Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives, developing multiple planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting up to 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Carson, California.

No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

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Administrative Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at: https:
//www.epa.gov/grants/epa-general-terms-and-conditions-effective-october-1-2023-or-later.

These terms and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as a part of the award and the terms, conditions, or restrictions cited throughout the award.

The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at: https://www.epa. gov/grants/grant-terms-and-conditions#general.

A. Federal Financial Reporting (FFR)
For awards with cumulative project and budget periods greater than 12 months, the recipient will submit an annual FFR (SF 425) covering the period from "project/budget period start date" to September 30 of each calendar year to the EPA Finance Center in Research Triangle Park, NC. The annual FFR will be submitted electronically to [email protected] no later than December 30 of the same calendar year.

Find additional information at https://www.epa.gov/financial/grants. (NOTE: The grantee must submit the Final FFR to [email protected] within 120 days after the end of the project period.) B. Procurement
The recipient will ensure all procurement transactions will be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition consistent with 2 CFR Part 200.319. In accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.324, the grantee and subgrantee(s) must perform a cost or price analysis in connection with applicable procurement actions, including contract modifications.

C. MBE/WBE Reporting, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart E (EPA Form 5700-52A) The recipient agrees to submit a “MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements” report (EPA Form 5700-52A) annually for the duration of the project period. The current EPA Form 5700-52A with instructions is located at https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grantee-forms This provision represents an approved exception from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as described in 40 CFR Section 33.502.

Reporting is required for assistance agreements where funds are budgeted for procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies (including funds budgeted for direct procurement by the recipient or procurement under subawards or loans in the “Other” category) with a cumulative total that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) currently set at $250,000 (the dollar threshold will be automatically revised whenever the SAT is adjusted; See 2 CFR Section 200.1), including amendments and/or modifications. All procurement actions are reportable when reporting is required, not just the portion which exceeds the SAT.

Recipients with expended and/or budgeted funds for procurement are required to report annually whether the planned procurements take place during the reporting period or not. If no budgeted procurements take place during the reporting period, the recipient should check the box in section BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 6
4A when completing the form.

When completing the annual report, recipients are instructed to check the box titled “annual” in section 1B of the form. For the final report, recipients are instructed to check the box indicated for the “Final Report (project completed)” in section 1B of the form.

The annual reports are due by October 30th of each calendar year and the final report is due within 120 days after the end of the project period, whichever comes first. The recipient will submit the MBE/WBE report(s) and/or questions to [email protected] and the EPA Grants Specialist identified on page 1 of the award document.

D. Indirect Costs
The Cost Principles under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E apply to this award. Since there are no indirect costs included in the assistance budget, they are not allowable under this Assistance Agreement.

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Programmatic Conditions
I-I. CONDITIONAL AWARD
EPA has conditionally approved the workplan to allow the recipient to proceed to work on approved workplan components. The recipient may incur costs on eligible activities associated with the approved workplan components up to $475,000.00. For information regarding eligible and ineligible costs, the recipient should refer to the Brownfields Program FAQs at: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/frequently- asked-questions-about-multipurpose-assessment-rlf-and-cleanup-grants 1) the recipient should not request payments, and EPA will not make payments for unapproved work which is currently identified by the recipient as "administrative costs" under the Other budget category
2) any costs incurred for unapproved work by the recipient are at its own risk 3) the recipient will submit to the EPA Project Officer for approval a revised workplan and budget detail within 60 calendar days from the date of award
I. GENERAL FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the term “assessment” includes eligible activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) § 104(k)(2)(A)(I) such as activities involving the inventory, characterization, assessment, and planning relating to brownfield sites as described in the EPA-approved workplan.

A. Federal Policy and Guidance

1. Cooperative Agreement Recipients: By awarding this cooperative agreement, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the application for the Cooperative Agreement Recipient (CAR) submitted in the Fiscal Year 2024 competition for Brownfield Assessment cooperative agreements.

EPA has conditionally approved the workplan. The recipient may incur costs on eligible activities associated with the conditionally approved workplan up to $500,000. Until a final revised workplan has been approved by the EPA Grants Management Officer or Award Official as appropriate:
a. the recipient should not request payments and EPA will not make payments for unapproved work; and
b. any costs incurred for unapproved work by the recipient are at its own risk.

2. In implementing this agreement, the CAR shall ensure that work done with cooperative agreement funds complies with the requirements of CERCLA § 104(k). The CAR shall also ensure that assessment activities supported with cooperative agreement funding comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

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with the funds awarded under this agreement, or when funds awarded under this agreement are used in combination with non-federal sources of funds, to ensure that the CAR complies with all applicable federal and state laws and requirements. In addition to CERCLA § 104(k), applicable federal laws and requirements include 2 CFR Part 200.

4. The CAR must comply with federal cross-cutting requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, DBE requirements found at 40 CFR Part 33; OSHA Worker Health & Safety Standard 29 CFR § 1910.120; Uniform Relocation Act (40 USC § 61); National Historic Preservation Act (16 USC § 470); Endangered Species Act (P.L. 93-205); Permits required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, and implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-4; Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended (40 USC §§ 327-333); the Anti-Kickback Act (40 USC § 3145); and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as implemented by Executive Orders 11914 and 11250. For additional information on cross-cutting requirements visit https://www.epa. gov/grants/epa-subaward-cross-cutter-requirements.

5. The CAR must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and associated U.S.

Department of Labor (DOL) regulations for all construction, alteration, and repair contracts and subcontracts awarded with funds provided under this agreement by operation of CERCLA § 104(g).

Assessment activities generally do not involve construction, alteration, and repair within the meaning of the Davis-Bacon Act. However, the recipient must contact the EPA Project Officer if there are unique circumstances (e.g., removal of an underground storage tank or another structure and restoration of the site) that indicate that the Davis-Bacon Act applies to an activity the CAR intends to carry out with funds provided under this agreement. EPA will provide guidance on Davis-Bacon Act compliance if necessary.

Davis-Bacon Term and Condition for Brownfields
Program Applicability
Program Name: Brownfields Programa.

Statute: Brownfields Direct Cleanup and Revolving Loan Fund Grants authorized by 42 U.

S.C. 9604(k) are subject to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) as provided in 42 U.S.

C. 9604(g)
b.

Activities subject to Davis-Bacon:

Brownfield Sites Contaminated with Hazardous Substances: All construction, alteration, and repair activity involving the remediation of hazardous substances is subject to DBRA. This includes:
i.
c.

1. Excavation of contaminated soil;

Construction of caps, barriers, and structures which permanently house treatment equipment;

Installation of water supply wells/piping/connections;

Abatement of contamination in buildings; and

Demolition (if followed by new construction).

Brownfield Sites Contaminated with Petroleum: DBRA prevailing wage requirements apply when the project includes:
ii.

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Excavation of contaminated soil and/or tank removal if followed by paving and concrete replacement, or if it is an extensive soil excavation project;

Construction of caps, barriers, and structures which permanently house treatment equipment; and

Installation of water supply wells/piping/connections and related excavation and replacement of contaminated soil.

Prevailing Wage Classification (e.g., Heavy Construction, Residential, Commercial) (optional):
d.

Heavy Construction: EPA has determined the “Heavy Construction” classification should be used when soliciting competitive contracts or issuing ordering instruments to existing contractors for:

Excavation and removal of contaminated soil;

Construction of caps or barriers;

Replacement of paving and concrete; and

Installation of water supply wells/piping/connections.

Building Construction: EPA has determined the “Building Construction” classification should be used when soliciting competitive contracts or issuing ordering instruments for the construction of:

Demolition (if followed by new construction);

Construction of structures which permanently house treatment equipment; and

Abatement of contamination in buildings (other than residential structures less than 4 stories in height).

Residential Construction: EPA has determined the “Residential Construction” classification should be used when soliciting competitive contracts or issuing ordering instruments for the abatement of contamination in residential structures less than 4 stories in height.

Davis-Bacon and Related Acts2.

DBRA is a collection of labor standards provisions administered by the Department of Labor, that are applicable to grants involving construction. These labor standards include the:

Davis-Bacon Act, which requires payment of prevailing wage rates for laborers and mechanics on construction contracts of $2,000 or more

Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act, which prohibits a contractor or subcontractor from inducing an employee into giving up any part of the compensation to which he or she is entitled; and

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which requires overtime wages to be paid for over 40 hours of work per week, under contracts in excess of $100,000.

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Recipient Responsibilities When Entering Into and Managing Contracts:

Solicitation and Contract Requirements:

Include the Correct Wage Determinations in Bid Solicitations and Contracts:

Recipients are responsible for complying with the procedures provided in 29 CFR

1.6 when soliciting bids and awarding contracts.
iii.

Include DBRA Requirements in All Contracts: Include the following text on all contracts under this grant:
iv.
c.

3. “By accepting this contract, the contractor acknowledges and agrees to the terms provided in the DBRA Requirements for Contractors and Subcontractors Under EPA Grants.”
After Award of Contract:

Approve and Submit Requests for Additional Wages Rates: Work with contractors to request additional wage rates if required for contracts under this grant, as provided in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii).
ii.

Provide Oversight of Contractors to Ensure Compliance with DBRA Provisions:

Ensure contractor compliance with the terms of the contract, as required by 29 CFR 5.6.
iii.
b.

1. Recipient Responsibilities When Establishing and Managing Additional Subawards:

Include DBRA Requirements in All Subawards (including Loans): d.

4. Include the following text on all subawards under this grant:
“By accepting this award, the EPA subrecipient acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions provided in the DBRA Requirements for EPA Subrecipients.” Provide Oversight to Ensure Compliance with DBRA Provisions: Recipients are responsible for oversight of subrecipients, and must ensure subrecipients comply with the requirements in 29 CFR 5.6.
b.

1. The contract clauses set forth in this Term & Condition, along with the correct wage determinations, will be considered to be a part of every prime contract covered by Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (see 29 CFR5.1), and will be effective by operation of law, whether or not they are included or incorporated by reference into such contract, unless the Department of Labor grants a variance, tolerance, or exemption. Where the clauses and applicable wage

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determinations are effective by operation of law under this paragraph, the prime contractor must be compensated for any resulting increase in wages in accordance with applicable law.

II. SITE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All brownfield sites that will be addressed using funds from the cooperative agreement must be located within the geographic boundary described in the scope of work for this cooperative agreement (i.e., the EPA-approved workplan).

A. Eligible Brownfield Site Determinations

1. Prior to performing site work, the CAR must provide information to the EPA Project Officer about each site that will be addressed under this cooperative agreement. The CAR may use cooperative agreement funds to prepare information that is provided to the EPA Project Officer. The information that must be provided includes whether the site meets the definition of a brownfield site as defined in CERCLA § 101(39), and whether the CAR is the potentially responsible party under CERCLA § 107, is exempt from CERCLA liability, and/or has defenses to CERCLA liability.

2. If the site is excluded from the general definition of a brownfield, but is eligible for a property-specific funding determination, then the CAR may request a property-specific funding determination from the EPA Project Officer. In its request, the CAR must provide information sufficient for EPA to make a property-specific funding determination on how financial assistance will protect human health and the environment, and either promote economic development or enable the creation of, preservation of, or addition to parks, greenways, undeveloped property, other recreational property, or other property used for nonprofit purposes. The CAR must not incur costs for assessing sites requiring a property-specific funding determination by EPA until the EPA Project Officer has advised the CAR that EPA has determined that the property is eligible.

3.   Brownfield Sites Contaminated with Petroleum
a.   For any petroleum-contaminated brownfield site that is not included in the CAR's EPA- approved workplan, the CAR shall provide sufficient documentation to EPA prior to incurring costs under this cooperative agreement which documents that:
i. the State determines there is “no viable responsible party” for the site; ii. the State determines that the person assessing or investigating the site is a         person who is not potentially liable for cleaning up the site; and iii. the site is not subject to any order issued under Section 9003(h) of the Solid BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 12
Waste Disposal Act.

This documentation must be prepared by the CAR or the State, following contact and discussion with the appropriate state petroleum program official. Please contact the EPA Project Officer for additional information.
b. Documentation must include:
i. the identity of the State program official contacted; ii. the State official's telephone number;
iii. the date of the contact; and
iv. a summary of the discussion relating to the State's determination that there is no viable responsible party and that the person assessing or investigating the site is not potentially liable for cleaning up the site.

Other documentation provided by a State to the recipient relevant to any of the determinations by the State must also be provided to the EPA Project Officer. c. If the State chooses not to make the determinations described in Section II.A.3. above, the CAR must contact the EPA Project Officer and provide the necessary information for EPA to make the requisite determinations.
d. EPA will make all determinations on the eligibility of petroleum-contaminated brownfield sites located on tribal lands (i.e., reservation lands or lands otherwise in Indian country, as defined at 18 U.S.C. § 1151). Before incurring costs for these sites, the CAR must contact the EPA Project Officer and provide the necessary information for EPA to make the determinations.

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A. Sufficient Progress

1. This condition supplements the requirements of the Termination and Sufficient Progress Conditions in the General Terms and Conditions.

The EPA Project Officer will assess whether the recipient is making sufficient progress in implementing its cooperative agreement 18 months and 30 months from the date of award. If EPA determines that the CAR has not made sufficient progress in implementing its cooperative agreement, the CAR, if directed to do so, must implement a corrective action plan concurred on by the EPA Project Officer and approved by the Grants Management Officer or Award Official. Alternatively, EPA may terminate this agreement under 2 CFR § 200.340 for material non-compliance with its terms, or with the consent of the CAR as provided at 2 CFR § 200.340, depending on the circumstances.

Sufficient progress at 18 months is indicated when:
at least 25% of funds have been drawn down and disbursed for eligible activities;

a Qualified Environmental Professional(s) has been procured;

sites are prioritized or an inventory has been initiated (unless site prioritization or an inventory was completed prior to award);

community engagement activities have been initiated; and/or

other documented activities have occurred that demonstrate to EPA's satisfaction that the CAR will successfully perform the cooperative agreement.

Sufficient progress at 30 months is indicated when:
at least 45% of funds have been drawn down and disbursed for eligible activities;

assessments on at least two sites have been initiated; and/or

other documented activities have occurred that demonstrate to EPA's satisfaction that the CAR will successfully perform the cooperative agreement.

B. Substantial Involvement

1. The EPA Project Officer will be substantially involved in overseeing and monitoring this cooperative agreement. Substantial involvement, includes, but is not limited to:
a. Close monitoring of the CAR's performance to verify compliance with the EPA-approved workplan and achievement of environmental results.
b. Participation in periodic telephone conference calls to share ideas, project successes and challenges, etc., with EPA.

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c. Reviewing and commenting on quarterly and annual reports prepared under the cooperative agreement (the final decision on the content of reports rests with the recipient or subrecipients receiving pass-through awards).
d. Verifying sites meet applicable site eligibility criteria (including property-specific funding determinations described in Section II.A.2.) and when the CAR awards a subaward for site assessment. The CAR must obtain technical assistance from the EPA Project Officer, or his/her designee, on which sites qualify as a brownfield site and determine whether the statutory prohibitions found in CERCLA § 104(k)(5)(B)(i)-(iv) apply. (Note, the prohibition does not allow a subrecipient to use EPA cooperative agreement funds to assess a site for which the subrecipient is potentially liable under CERCLA § 107.)
e. Reviewing and approving Quality Assurance Project Plans and related documents or verifying that appropriate Quality Assurance requirements have been met where quality assurance activities are being conducted pursuant to an EPA-approved Quality Assurance Management Plan.

Substantial involvement may also include, depending on the direction of the EPA Project Officer:
f.    Collaboration during the performance of the scope of work including participation in project activities, to the extent permissible under EPA policies. Examples of collaboration include:
i.    Consultation between EPA staff and the CAR on effective methods of carrying out the scope of work provided the CAR makes the final decision on how to perform authorized activities.
ii. Advice from EPA staff on how to access publicly available information on EPA or other federal agency websites.
iii. With the consent of the CAR, EPA staff may provide technical advice to the CAR's contractors or subrecipients provided the CAR approves any expenditures of funds necessary to follow advice from EPA staff. (The CAR remains accountable for performing contract and subaward management as specified in 2 CFR § 200.318 and 2 CFR § 200.332 as well as the terms of the EPA cooperative agreement.)
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iv. EPA staff participation in meetings, webinars, and similar events upon the request of the CAR or in connection with a co-sponsorship agreement. g.   Reviewing and approving that the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA), or equivalent state Brownfields program document, meets the Brownfields Program's requirements for an ABCA.
h. Reviewing proposed procurements in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.325, as well as the substantive terms of proposed contracts or subawards as appropriate. This may include reviewing requests for proposals, invitations for bid, scopes of work and/or plans and specifications for contracts over $250,000 prior to advertising for bids. i.    Reviewing the qualifications of key personnel. (EPA does not have the authority to select employees or contractors, including consultants, employed by the CAR or subrecipients receiving pass-through awards.)
j.    Reviewing information in performance reports to ensure all costs incurred by the CAR and/or its contractor(s) if needed to ensure appropriate expenditure of grant funds.

EPA may waive any of the provisions in Section III.B.1., except for property-specific funding determinations. The EPA Project Officer will provide waivers to provisions a. – e. in Section III.B.1 in writing.

2. Effects of EPA's substantial involvement include:
a. EPA's review of any project phase, document, or cost incurred under this cooperative agreement will not have any effect upon CERCLA § 128 Eligible Response Site determinations or rights, authorities, and actions under CERCLA or any federal statute. b. The CAR remains responsible for ensuring that all assessments are protective of human health and the environment and comply with all applicable federal and state laws.

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c. The CAR and its subrecipients remain responsible for ensuring costs are allowable under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E.

C. Cooperative Agreement Recipient Roles and Responsibilities

1. All additional sites selected for eligible activities throughout the period of performance (i.e., sites that were not identified in the workplan) must be located within the geographic boundary(ies) identified by the CAR in the workplan.

Consistent with the FY24 Community-wide Assessment Grant Guidelines, criteria for selecting additional sites must at least consider whether the site is located within an underserved community[1] or disadvantaged census tract, as identified through the Climate and Environmental Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), in addition to considering the prioritization criteria identified in the FY24 application, the workplan, or developed during implementation of the workplan. Note, criteria developed during the implementation of the workplan must lead to the CAR addressing sites in areas with similar characteristics as the areas discussed in the FY24 application.

2. The CAR is responsible for ensuring that funding received under this cooperative agreement does not exceed the statutory $200,000 funding limitation for an individual brownfield site. The CAR may request a waiver of the $200,000 funding limitation based on the anticipated level of contamination, size, or status of ownership of the site. Waiver of this funding limit for a brownfield site must be submitted to and approved by the EPA Project Officer prior to the expenditure of funding exceeding $200,000. In no case may funding for site-specific assessment activities exceed $350,000 on a site receiving a waiver.

CARs expending funding from an Assessment Coalition cooperative agreement must include this amount in any total funding expended on the site.

3. If the CAR's workplan includes eligible planning activities to prepare a brownfield site for reuse (see https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/information-eligible-planning-activities for eligible planning activities), the CAR must demonstrate meaningful community engagement in the reuse planning of brownfields assessed under the grant. Meaningful community engagement is demonstrated by actively including local nonprofit organizations, citizen leaders, or similar local groups/entities in brownfield reuse planning.

4. CARs, other than state entities, that procure a contractor(s) (including consultants) where the contract will be more than the micro-purchase threshold in 2 CFR § 200.320(a)(1) ($10,000 for most CARs) must select the contractor(s) in compliance with the fair and open competition requirements in 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500. This requirement also applies to procurement processes that were BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 17
completed before the award of this cooperative agreement. See the Brownfields Grants: Guidance on Competitively Procuring a Contractor for additional information.

CARs may procure multiple contractors to ensure the appropriate expertise is in place to perform work under the agreement (e.g., expertise to conduct site assessment activities vs. planning activities) and to allow the ability for work be performed concurrently at multiple sites within the defined and approved geographic boundary.

5. The CAR must acquire the services of a Qualified Environmental Professional(s) as defined in 40 CFR § 312.10, if it does not have such a professional on staff to coordinate, direct, and oversee the brownfield site assessment activities at a given site.

6. Subawards are defined at 2 CFR § 200.1. The CAR shall not subaward to for-profit organizations or individual consultants. The CAR must obtain commercial services and products necessary to carry out this agreement under competitive procurement procedures as described in 2 CFR §§ 200.317 through 200.327. The CAR must obtain written approval from the EPA Award Official for any subawards that are not described in the approved work plan in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.308.

In addition, EPA policy encourages awarding subawards competitively and the CAR must consider awarding subawards through competition. Recipients may consult EPA's Subaward Policy and Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services, Supplies, and Equipment Under EPA Assistance Agreements for additional guidance. The Best Practice Guide provides information on distinguishing between subawards and procurement contracts.

7. The CAR agrees to provide the proposed leveraged funding, including any voluntary cost-share contribution or overmatch, that is described in its workplan. If the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award performance, and the CAR does not provide a satisfactory explanation, EPA may consider this factor in evaluating future applications from the CAR. In addition, if the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award performance, then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of the award. If EPA determines that the CAR knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information regarding the leveraged funding in its FY24 application, EPA may take action as authorized by 2 CFR Parts 200 and 1500, and/or 2 CFR Part 180 as applicable.

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and EPA networks used by the recipient to transfer data under this agreement are secure. For purposes of this section, a connection is defined as a dedicated persistent interface between an Agency IT system and an external IT system for the purpose of transferring information.

Transitory, user-controlled connections such as website browsing are excluded from this definition.

If the recipient's connections as defined above do not go through the Environmental Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange, the recipient agrees to contact the EPA Project Officer and work with the designated Regional/ Headquarters Information Security Officer to ensure that the connections meet EPA security requirements, including entering into Interconnection Service Agreements as appropriate. This condition does not apply to manual entry of data by the recipient into systems operated and used by EPA's regulatory programs for the submission of reporting and/or compliance data.
b. The recipient agrees that any subawards it makes under this agreement will require the subrecipient to comply with the requirements in Cybersecurity Section a. above if the subrecipient's network or information system is connected to EPA networks to transfer data to the Agency using systems other than the Environmental Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange. The recipient will be in compliance with this condition: by including this requirement in subaward agreements; and during subrecipient monitoring deemed necessary by the recipient under 2 CFR § 200.332(d), by inquiring whether the subrecipient has contacted the EPA Project Officer. Nothing in this condition requires the recipient to contact the EPA Project Officer on behalf of a subrecipient or to be involved in the negotiation of an Interconnection Service Agreement between the subrecipient and EPA.

9. All geospatial data created must be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) endorsed standards. Information on these standards may be found at www.fgdc.gov.

D. Quarterly Performance Reports

1. In accordance with EPA regulations 2 CFR Parts 200 and 1500 (specifically, § 200.329, Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance), the CAR agrees to submit quarterly performance reports to the EPA Project Officer within 30 days after each reporting period. Initially, quarterly reports will be submitted via email or via the optional Quarterly Reporting function tool within the Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). However, once EPA has developed and incorporated the updated Quarterly Performance Reporting tool into ACRES, the CAR agrees to use this tool to input quarterly performance reports directly into ACRES within 30 days after each reporting period. The EPA Project Officer will notify the CAR when the use of this tool in ACRES is required. The reporting periods are October 1 – December 31 (1st quarter); January 1 – March 31 (2nd quarter); April 1 – June 30 (3rd quarter); and July 1 – September 30 (4th quarter). If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the report BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 19
will be due on the next business day.

These reports shall cover work status, work progress, difficulties encountered, preliminary data results and a statement of activity anticipated during the subsequent reporting period, including a description of equipment, techniques, and materials to be used or evaluated. A discussion of expenditures and financial status for each workplan task, along with a comparison of the percentage of the project completed to the project schedule and an explanation of significant discrepancies from the EPA- approved workplan and budget shall be included in the report. The report shall also include any changes of key personnel concerned with the project that were approved by the EPA Grants Management Officer or Award Official. (Note, as provided at 2 CFR § 200.308, Revision of budget and program, the CAR must seek prior approval from the EPA Grants Management Officer or Award Official for a change in a key person.)

2. The CAR must submit performance reports on a quarterly basis in ACRES using the Assessment Quarterly Report function to the EPA Project Officer. Quarterly performance reports must include:
a. A summary that clearly differentiates between activities completed with EPA funds provided under the Brownfield Assessment cooperative agreement and related activities completed with other sources of leveraged funding.
b. A summary and status of approved activities performed during the reporting quarter; a summary of the performance outputs/outcomes achieved during the reporting quarter; and a description of problems encountered during the reporting quarter that may affect the project schedule.
c. A comparison of actual accomplishments to the anticipated outputs/outcomes specified in the EPA-approved workplan and reasons why anticipated outputs/outcomes were not met. d. An update on the project schedule and milestones, including an explanation of any discrepancies from the EPA-approved workplan.
e. A list of the properties where assessment and/or planning activities were performed and/or completed during the reporting quarter.
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funds drawn down during the reporting quarter; costs drawn down to date (cumulative expenditures); program income generated and used (if applicable) (i.e., program income received and disbursed during the reporting quarter and during the entire cooperative agreement, and the amount of program income remaining); and total remaining funds. The budget summary table must include costs that are charged to the “other” budget object class category (e.g., participant support costs, subawards, etc.).

The CAR shall include an explanation of any discrepancies in the budget from the EPA-approved workplan, cost overruns or high unit costs, and other pertinent information. The CAR shall include a statement on funding transfers[2] among direct budget categories or programs, functions and activities that occurred during the quarter and cumulatively during the period of performance.

Note: ACRES reporting requirements can change over time, based on expansion of EPA's information collection authority, and the CAR is responsible for complying with the latest ACRES reporting requirements at the time of each quarterly performance report. The EPA Project Officer will notify the CAR when ACRES reporting requirements, specific to Brownfields Assessment, change.
g. For local governments that are using cooperative agreement funds for health monitoring, the quarterly report must also include the specific budget, the quarterly expenditure, and cumulative expenditures to demonstrate that 10% of federal funding is not exceeded.

Note: Each property where assessment activities were performed and/or completed must have its corresponding information updated in ACRES (or via the Property Profile Form with prior approval from the EPA Project Officer) prior to submitting the quarterly performance report (see Section III.E. below).

3. Because the workplan and budget for this agreement include subawards, the CAR is a pass-through entity under the “Establishing and Managing Subaward” General Term and Condition of this agreement.

As the pass-through entity, the CAR must report to EPA on its subaward monitoring activities under 2 CFR § 200.332(d), including the following information on subawards as part of the CAR's quarterly performance reporting:
a. Summaries of results of reviews of financial and programmatic reports; b. Summaries of findings from site visits and/or desk reviews to ensure effective subrecipient performance;
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c. Environmental results the subrecipient achieved;
d. Summaries of audit findings and related pass-through entity management decisions, if any; and
e. Actions the pass-through entity has taken to correct any deficiencies such as those specified at 2 CFR § 200.332(e), 2 CFR § 200.208, Specific conditions, and 2 CFR § 200.339, Remedies for Noncompliance.

4. The CAR must maintain records that will enable it to report to EPA on the amount of funds disbursed by the CAR to assess the specific properties under this cooperative agreement.

5. In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.329(e)(1), the CAR agrees to inform the EPA Project Officer as soon as problems, delays, or adverse conditions become known which will materially impair the ability to meet the outputs/outcomes specified in the EPA-approved workplan.

E. Property Profile Submission

1. The CAR must report on interim progress (e.g., assessments started, reuse planning activities started) and any final accomplishments (e.g., assessments completed, clean up required, contaminants found, institutional controls required, engineering controls required) by completing and submitting relevant portions of the electronic Property Profile Form using the Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). The CAR must enter the data in ACRES as soon as the interim action or final accomplishment has occurred, or within 30 days after the end of each reporting quarter. The CAR must enter any new data into ACRES prior to submitting the quarterly performance report to the EPA Project Officer. The CAR must utilize the electronic version of the Property Profile Form in ACRES unless approval is obtained from the EPA Project Officer to use the hardcopy version of the Property Profile Form or its use is included in the approved workplan.

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the EPA Project Officer within 120 days after the expiration or termination of the approved project period a final performance report on the cooperative agreement via email; unless the EPA Project Officer agrees to accept a paper copy of the report. The final performance report shall document and summarize the elements listed in Section III.D.2., as appropriate, for activities that occurred over the entire project period.

IV. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Eligible Uses of the Funds for the Cooperative Agreement Recipient

1. To the extent allowable under the EPA-approved workplan, cooperative agreement funds may be used for eligible programmatic expenses to inventory, characterize, assess sites; conduct site-specific planning, general brownfield-related planning activities around one or more brownfield sites; conduct outreach and community engagement; and for reasonable participant support costs associated with one community liaison per target area identified in the selected FY24 application. Eligible programmatic expenses include activities described in Section V. of these Terms and Conditions. In addition, eligible programmatic expenses may include:
a.   Determining whether assessment activities at a particular site are authorized by CERCLA § 104(k).
b.   Ensuring that an assessment complies with applicable requirements under federal and state laws, as required by CERCLA § 104(k).
c. Preparing and updating an Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) which will include information about the site and contamination issues, cleanup standards, applicable laws, alternatives considered, and the proposed cleanup.
d. Preparing a Community Involvement Plan which includes reasonable notice, opportunity for public involvement and comment on the proposed cleanup, and response to comments. e. Developing a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) as required by 2 CFR § 1500.12. The specific requirement for a QAPP is outlined in Implementation of Quality Assurance Requirements for Organizations Receiving EPA Financial Assistance available at https://www. epa.gov/grants/implementation-quality-assurance-requirements-organizations-receiving-epa- BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 23
financial.
f.    Using a portion of the cooperative agreement funds to purchase environmental insurance for the characterization or assessment of the site. [Funds shall not be used to purchase insurance intended to provide coverage for any of the ineligible uses under Section IV., Ineligible Uses of the Funds for the Cooperative Agreement Recipient.]
g. Any other eligible programmatic costs, including direct costs incurred by the recipient in reporting to EPA; procuring and managing contracts; awarding, monitoring, and managing subawards to the extent required to comply with 2 CFR § 200.332 and the “Establishing and Managing Subawards” General Term and Condition; and carrying out community engagement pertaining to the assessment activities.

2. Local Governments Only – If authorized in the EPA-approved workplan and budget narrative, up to 10% of the funds awarded by this agreement may be used by the CAR itself as a programmatic cost for Brownfield Program development and implementation of monitoring health conditions and institutional controls. The health monitoring activities must be associated with brownfield sites at which at least a Phase II environmental site assessment is conducted and is contaminated with hazardous substances.

The CAR must maintain records on funds that will be used to carry out this task to ensure compliance with this requirement.

3. Under CERCLA § 104(k)(5)(E), CARs and subrecipients may use up to 5% of the amount of federal funding for this cooperative agreement for administrative costs, including indirect costs under 2 CFR § 200.414. The limit on administrative costs for the CAR under this agreement is $25,000. The total amount of indirect costs and any direct costs for cooperative agreement administration by the CAR paid for by EPA under the cooperative agreement shall not exceed this amount. Subrecipients may use up to 5% of the amount of Federal funds in their subawards for administrative costs. As required by 2 CFR § 200.403(d), the CAR and subrecipients must classify administrative costs as direct or indirect consistently and shall not classify the same types of costs in both categories. The term “administrative costs” does not include:
a. Investigation and identification of the extent of contamination of a brownfield site; b. design and performance of a response action; or
c. monitoring of a natural resource.

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Eligible cooperative agreement and subaward administrative costs subject to the 5% limitation include direct costs for:
a. Costs incurred to comply with the following provisions of the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR Parts 200 and 1500 other than those identified as programmatic. i. Record-keeping associated with equipment purchases required under 2 CFR § 200.313;
ii. Preparing revisions and changes in the budgets, scopes of work, program plans and other activities required under 2 CFR § 200.308; iii. Maintaining and operating financial management systems required under 2 CFR § 200.302;
iv. Preparing payment requests and handling payments under 2 CFR § 200.305; v. Financial reporting under 2 CFR § 200.328;
vi. Non-federal audits required under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F; and vii. Closeout under 2 CFR § 200.344 with the exception of preparing the recipient's final performance report. Costs for preparing this report are programmatic and are not subject to the 5% limitation on direct administrative costs. b. Pre-award costs for preparation of the proposal and application for this cooperative agreement (including the final workplan) or applications for subawards are not allowable as direct costs but may be included in the CAR's or subrecipient's indirect cost pool to the extent authorized by 2 CFR § 200.460.

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4. If authorized in the EPA approved scope of work and budget narrative, the CAR may use a portion of the Assessment Grant for eligible participant support costs associated with one community liaison per target area who is not an employee of the CAR or the CAR's contractor(s) or subrecipient(s). Additional target areas cannot be added to the project for the purpose of using participant support costs to fund additional community liaisons. Eligible participant support costs may include reasonable stipends to compensate an individual community member's time and travel costs for participating in project-related meetings (e.g., meetings with the community, meetings held by a brownfields advisory board, etc.) and time associated with other specific tasks that are directly tied to related community engagement efforts.

Stipends may only be paid for actual time spent working on tasks associated with the project and must not duplicate support provided through other Federal, state, tribal, or local programs.

A CAR that uses participant support costs must follow the process described in their EPA-approved workplan (or in a separate process approved by EPA post-award) for determining the amounts of allowable stipend(s), procedures for accounting for participant support cost payments (including receipts), and documenting that the costs are allowable and do not duplicate other support for the individual(s). Additional information on these requirements for the use of participant support costs is available in EPA's Guidance on Participant Support Costs.

B. Ineligible Uses of the Funds for the Cooperative Agreement Recipient

1.   Cooperative agreement funds shall not be used by the CAR for any of the following activities:
a. Cleanup activities;
b. Site development activities that are not brownfield site assessment activities (e.g., marketing of property (activities or products created specifically to attract buyers or investors) or construction of a new facility);
c. General community visioning, area-wide zoning updates, design guideline development, master planning, green infrastructure, infrastructure service delivery, and city-wide or comprehensive planning/plan updates – these activities are all ineligible uses of grant funds if unrelated to advancing cleanup and reuse of brownfield sites or sites to be assessed. Note: for these types of activities to be an eligible use of grant funds, there must be a specific nexus between the activity and how it will help further cleanup and reuse of the priority brownfield site (s). This nexus must be clearly described in the workplan for the project; d. Job training activities unrelated to performing a specific assessment at a site covered by the BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 26
cooperative agreement;
e. To pay for a penalty or fine;
f.    To pay a federal cost share requirement (e.g., a cost share required by another federal grant) unless there is specific statutory authority;
g. To pay for a response cost at a brownfield site for which the CAR or subaward recipient is potentially liable under CERCLA § 107;
h. To pay a cost of compliance with any federal law, excluding the cost of compliance with laws applicable to the assessment; and
i.    Unallowable costs (e.g., lobbying and purchases of alcoholic beverages) under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E.

2. Cooperative agreement funds shall not be used for any of the following properties:
a. Facilities listed, or proposed for listing, on the National Priorities List (NPL); b. Facilities subject to unilateral administrative orders, court orders, and administrative orders on consent or judicial consent decree issued to or entered by parties under CERCLA; c. Facilities that are subject to the jurisdiction, custody or control of the United States government except for land held in trust by the United States government for an Indian tribe; or d. A site excluded from the definition of a brownfield site for which EPA has not made a property-specific funding determination.

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V. ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
A. Authorized Assessment Activities

1. Prior to conducting or engaging in any on-site activity with the potential to impact historic properties (such as invasive sampling), the CAR shall consult with the EPA Project Officer regarding potential applicability of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (16 USC § 470) and, if applicable, shall assist EPA in complying with any requirements of the NHPA and implementing regulations.

2. If funds from this cooperative agreement are used to prepare an Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA), or equivalent state Brownfields program document, the CAR must include information about the site and contamination issues (i.e., exposure pathways, identification of contaminant sources, etc.); cleanup standards; applicable laws; alternatives considered; and the proposed cleanup. The evaluation of alternatives must include effectiveness, ability to implement, and the cost of the response proposed. The evaluation of alternatives must also consider the resilience of the remedial options to address potential adverse impacts caused by extreme weather events and changing climate conditions (e.g., sea level rise, drought, increased frequency and intensity of flooding, etc.). The alternatives may additionally consider the degree to which they reduce greenhouse gas discharges, reduce energy use or employ alternative energy sources, reduce volume of wastewater generated/disposed of, reduce volume of materials taken to landfills, and recycle and re-use materials generated during the cleanup process to the maximum extent practicable. The evaluation will include an analysis of reasonable alternatives including no action. The cleanup method chosen must be based on this analysis.

B. Quality Assurance (QA) Requirements
Authority: Quality Assurance applies to all assistance agreements involving environmental information as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 1500.12 Quality Assurance.

When environmental data are collected as part of the brownfield assessment, the CAR shall comply with 2 CFR § 1500.12 requirements to develop and implement quality assurance practices sufficient to produce data adequate to meet project objectives and to minimize data loss. State law may impose additional QA requirements.

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this term and condition; and/or ensure sub-award recipients implement all applicable approved QA planning documents

1. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
Prior to beginning environmental information operations, the recipient must:a.

Develop a QAPP,i.

Prepare QAPP in accordance with the current version of EPA's Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Standard,
ii.

Submit the document for EPA review, andiii.

Obtain EPA Quality Assurance Manager or designee (hereafter referred to as QAM) approval.iv.

The recipient must submit the QAPP 60 days before collecting and analyzing environmental information data..
v.

The recipient shall notify the PO and QAM when substantive changes are needed to the QAPP.

EPA may require the QAPP be updated and re-submitted for approval. vi.

The recipient must review their approved QAPP at least annually. The results of the QAPP review and any revisions must be submitted to the PO and the QAM at least annually, via the 4th quarter performance report, and must also be submitted when changes occur. vii.

For Reference:
•     Quality Management Plan (QMP) Standard and EPA's Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Standard; contain quality specifications for EPA and non-EPA organizations and definitions applicable to these terms and conditions.
•     EPA QA/G-5: Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans. •     EPA's Quality Program website has a list of QA managers, and Non-EPA Organizations Quality Specifications.
•     The Office of Grants and Debarment Implementation of Quality Assurance Requirements for Organizations Receiving EPA Financial Assistance.

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3. Competency of Organizations Generating Environmental Measurement Data: In accordance with Agency Policy Directive Number FEM-2012-02, Policy to Assure the Competency of Organizations Generating Environmental Measurement Data under Agency-Funded Assistance Agreements, the CAR agrees, by entering into this agreement, that it has demonstrated competency prior to award, or alternatively, where a pre-award demonstration of competency is not practicable, the CAR agrees to demonstrate competency prior to carrying out any activities under the award involving the generation or use of environmental data. The CAR shall maintain competency for the duration of the project period of this agreement and this will be documented during the annual reporting process. A copy of the Policy is available online at https://www.epa.gov/measurements-modeling/documents-about- measurement-competency-under-assistance-agreements or a copy may also be requested by contacting the EPA Project Officer for this award.

C. Public Awareness

1. The CAR agrees to clearly reference EPA investments in the project during all phases of community outreach outlined in the EPA-approved workplan which may include the development of any post-project summary or success materials that highlight achievements to which this project contributed. a. If any documents, fact sheets, and/or web materials are developed as part of this cooperative agreement, then they shall comply with the Acknowledgement Requirements for Non-ORD Assistance Agreements in the General Terms and Conditions of this agreement. b. If the EPA logo is displayed along with logos from other participating entities on websites, outreach materials, or reports, it must not be prominently displayed to imply that any of the recipient or subrecipient's activities are being conducted by the EPA. Instead, the EPA logo should be accompanied with a statement indicating that the [Insert CAR or subrecipient NAME] received financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement per the term and condition described in Section V.C.1.a. above. More information is available at https://www.epa. gov/stylebook/using-epa-seal-and-logo.
c. If a sign is developed as part of a project funded by this cooperative agreement, then the sign shall include either a statement (e.g., this project has been funded, wholly or in part, by EPA) and/or EPA's logo acknowledging that EPA is a source of funding for the project. The EPA logo may be used on project signage when the sign can be placed in a visible location with a direct linkage to site activities. Use of the EPA logo must follow the sign specifications available at https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-logo-seal-specifications-signage-produced-epa-assistance- agreement-recipients. To obtain the appropriate EPA logo or seal graphic file, the CAR should send a request directly to EPA's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and include the EPA Project Officer in the communication. Instructions for contacting OPA are available at https://www.epa. gov/aboutepa/using-epa-seal-and-logo.

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2. The CAR agrees to notify the EPA Project Officer listed in this award document of public or media events publicizing the accomplishment of significant events related to construction and/or site reuse projects as a result of this agreement, and provide the opportunity for attendance and participation by federal representatives with at least ten (10) working days' notice.

3. To increase public awareness of projects serving communities where English is not the predominant language, CARs are encouraged to include in their outreach strategies communication in non-English languages. Translation costs for this purpose are allowable, provided the costs are reasonable.

4. All public awareness activities conducted with EPA funding are subject to the provisions in the General Terms and Conditions on compliance with section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

D. All Appropriate Inquiry

1. As required by CERCLA § 104(k)(2)(B)(ii) and CERCLA § 101(35)(B), the CAR shall ensure that a Phase I site characterization and assessment carried out under this agreement will be performed in accordance with EPA's all appropriate inquiries regulation (AAI). The CAR shall utilize the practices in ASTM standard E1527-21 “Standard Practices for Environmental Site Assessment: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process” (or the latest recognized ASTM standard at the time the assessment is performed), or EPA's All Appropriate Inquiries Final Rule (40 CFR Part 312). A suggested outline for an AAI final report is provided in “All Appropriate Inquiries Rule: Reporting Requirements and Suggestions on Report Content” (Publication Number: EPA 560-F-23-004 (or the latest available publication)). This does not preclude the use of cooperative agreement funds for additional site characterization and assessment activities that may be necessary to characterize the environmental impacts at the site or to comply with applicable state standards.

2. AAI final reports produced with funding from this agreement must comply with 40 CFR Part 312 and must, at a minimum, include the information below. All AAI reports submitted to the EPA Project Officer as deliverables under this agreement must be accompanied by a completed “All Appropriate Inquiries:

Reporting Requirements Checklist for Assessment and Multipurpose Grant Recipients” (Publication Number: EPA 560-F-23-017 (or the latest available publication)) that the EPA Project Officer will provide to the recipient. The checklist is available to CARs on EPA's website at https://www.epa. gov/brownfields/all-appropriate-inquiries-reporting-requirements-checklist-assessment-grant-recipients.

The completed checklist must include:
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petroleum or petroleum products, or controlled substances, on, at, in, or to the subject property. b. An identification of “significant” data gaps (as defined in 40 CFR § 312.10), if any, in the information collected for the inquiry. Significant data gaps include missing or unattainable information that affects the ability of the environmental professional to identify conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, and as applicable, pollutants and contaminants, petroleum or petroleum products, or controlled substances, on, at, in, or to the subject property. The documentation of significant data gaps must include information regarding the significance of these data gaps.
c. Qualifications and signature of the environmental professional(s). The environmental professional must place the following statements in the document and sign the document:
‘‘[I, We] declare that, to the best of [my, our] professional knowledge and belief, [I, we] meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in 40 CFR § 312.10 of this part.''

‘‘[I, We] have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. [I, We] have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.''

Note: Please use either “I/my” or “We/our.”
d. In compliance with 40 CFR § 312.31(b), the environmental professional must include in the final report an opinion regarding additional appropriate investigation, if the environmental professional has such an opinion.

3. EPA may review checklists and AAI final reports for compliance with the AAI regulation documentation requirements at 40 CFR Part 312 (or comparable requirements for those using ASTM Standard 1527-21 or the latest recognized ASTM standard at the time the assessment is performed).

Any deficiencies identified during an EPA review of these documents must be corrected by the recipient within 30 days of notification. Failure to correct any identified deficiencies may result in EPA disallowing the costs for the entire AAI report as authorized by 2 CFR § 200.339. If a recipient willfully fails to correct the deficiencies EPA may consider other available remedies under 2 CFR § 200.339 and 2 CFR § 200.340.

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E. Completion of Assessment Activities

1. The CAR shall properly document the completion of all activities described in the EPA- approved workplan. This must be done through a final report or letter from a Qualified Environmental Professional, or other documentation provided by a State or Tribe that shows assessments are complete.

F. Inclusion of Additional Terms and Conditions

1. In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.334, the CAR shall maintain records pertaining to the cooperative agreement for a minimum of three (3) years following submission of the final financial report unless one or more of the conditions described in the regulation applies. The CAR shall provide access to records relating to assessments supported with Assessment cooperative agreement funds to authorized representatives of the Federal government as required by 2 CFR § 200.337.

2. The CAR has an ongoing obligation to advise EPA if it assessed any penalties resulting from environmental non-compliance at sites subject to this agreement.

VI. PAYMENT AND CLOSEOUT
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply: “payment” is EPA's transfer of funds to the CAR; “closeout” refers to the process EPA follows to ensure that all administrative actions and work required under the cooperative agreement have been completed.

A. Payment Schedule

1. The CAR may request advance payment from EPA pursuant to 2 CFR § 200.305(b)(1) and the prompt disbursement requirements of the General Terms and Conditions of this agreement.

This requirement does not apply to states which are subject to 2 CFR § 200.305(a).

B. Schedule for Closeout
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1. Closeout will be conducted in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.344. EPA will close out the award when it determines that all applicable administrative actions and all required work under the cooperative agreement have been completed.

2. The CAR, within 120 days after the expiration or termination of the cooperative agreement, must submit all financial, performance, and other reports required as a condition of the cooperative agreement. a. The CAR must submit the following documentation:

The Final Cooperative Agreement Performance Report as described in Section III.F. of these Terms and Conditions.
i.

Administrative and Financial Reports as described in the General Terms and Conditions of this agreement.
ii.
b. The CAR must ensure that all appropriate data have been entered into ACRES or all hardcopy Property Profile Forms are submitted to the EPA Project Officer. c. As required by 2 CFR § 200.344, the CAR must immediately refund to EPA any balance of unobligated (unencumbered) advanced cash or accrued program income that is not authorized to be retained for use on other cooperative agreements.
[1] When EPA uses the term “underserved communities” it has the meaning defined in Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government,which defines “underserved communities” as “populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life as exemplified in the preceding definition of equity.” As described in the Executive Order, the term “equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, which may include Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. It also includes “communities environmentally overburdened,” BF - 97T10301 - 0 Page 34
that is, a community adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, and “disadvantaged, communities” as referenced in Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, and defined in Office of Management and Budget's Memo M-21-28:

Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justice40 Initiative. [2] Per EPA's General Term and Condition, the CAR must obtain prior approval from the EPA Grants Management Officer or Award Official for cumulative transfers of funds in excess of 10% of the total budget.
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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED FOR ROUND 1 AMENDMENT ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST APPROVAL: CITY OF CARSON – 20151 S MAIN STREET, CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90745 (20151 MAIN STREET [SYWEST DEVELOPMENT]), ECRG-2021-01030

Dear David Roberts:

On behalf of the Department of Toxic Substance Control’s (DTSC)’s Office of Brownfields, we are pleased to inform you that the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Round 1 Amendment Additional Funding Request Application for the City of Carson, associated with original ECRG Agreement (Agreement) ECRG-2021-01030, has been approved for additional funds.

Amended Agreement

The Agreement, ECRG-2021-01030 for Site-specific Investigation, has been amended to include additional funds in the amount of $236,000.00, which would bring the total ECRG award amount to $551,000.00.

Agreement Signature Deadlines
This ECRG Round 1 Amendment Additional Funding Agreement (Amendment 3) must be signed within one (1) week of receipt of this letter. Applications will be considered withdrawn if Amendment 3 is not signed and received by the Office of Brownfields on March 13, 2025.

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Thank you for continuing to create healthier spaces and working to advance environmental and social justice in your community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

Sincerely,

Maryam Tasnif-Abbasi
Brownfield Development Manager
Office of Brownfields
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program

Enclosure (1) – Amendment 3 to the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement
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Site Name: 20151 Main Street (Sywest
Development)
Address: 20151 S Main Street
Carson, California 90745

Grantee/Applicant: City of Carson

Name: David Roberts
Organization: City of Carson
Address: 701 East Carson Street
Carson, California 90745

Grant No. ECRG-2021-01030

Amendment 3 to Equitable Community
Revitalization Grant Agreement

1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Round 1 Amendment Additional Funding Agreement (AMENDMENT 3) is to document that additional funds were awarded to the original ECRG Agreement (AGREEMENT).

1.2 Background. The AGREEMENT was executed between the City of Carson (GRANTEE) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) (together the PARTIES) on July 1, 2022, to finance all or a portion of the Site-specific Investigation activities for the certain property, or group of properties, located at 20151 S Main Street, Carson, California 90745 (Site).

A first amendment (AMENDMENT) to the AGREEMENT was executed on July 28, 2024 to extend the term to March 30, 2025.

A second amendment (RESTATED AGREEMENT) to the AGREEMENT was executed on January 1, 2025 to extend the term to February 26, 2027, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

The GRANTEE submitted an ECRG Agreement Amendment Request Application for additional funding (AMENDMENT REQUEST) on February 13, 2025, via the Fluxx application portal, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

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1.3 Effective Date. The effective date of this AMENDMENT 3 is March 6, 2025.

1.4 Representative Authority. Each undersigned representative of the PARTIES to this AMENDMENT 3 certifies that she or he is fully authorized to enter into the terms and conditions and to execute and legally bind the PARTIES to this AMENDMENT 3.

1.5 Counterparts. This AMENDMENT 3 may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same document.

1.6 Amendment. The AGREEMENT is amended as follows. All actions noted below are by this reference made a part of the AGREEMENT and incorporated therein.

a. The AGREEMENT is hereby amended to add $236,000.00 to the grant for a total award amount of $551,000.00. The amended grant term expiration will end on February 26, 2027 (GRANT TERM).

b. The other terms of the AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT or RESTATED AGREEMENT, as applicable, are maintained and included by reference.

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IN THE WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO EXECUTE THIS AMENDMENT 3 ON THE DATE SET FORTH BELOW AND GRANTEE ACCEPTS THE AFOREMENTIONED TERMS AND CONDITIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

City of Carson
A Public Entity

BY: _____________________________________________
David Roberts,
Authorized Signatory

DATE: _____________________________________________

Department of Toxic Substances Control
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program

BY: _____________________________________________
Benjamin Stanphill, PE
Southern California Division Chief, Site Mitigation and Restoration Program

DATE: _____________________________________________

Exhibits:

Exhibit A – Amended and Restated Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement (RESTATED AGREEMENT)

Exhibit B – ECRG Agreement Amendment 3 Request Application, Including Revised Quarterly Expenditure Plan
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3/11/2025
3/11/2025

Exhibit A

Amended and Restated Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement (RESTATED AGREEMENT)

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Site Name Site Address
20151 Main
Street
(Sywest
Development)
20151 S Main Street,
Carson, California

Grantee/Applicant: City of Carson
Name: David Roberts
Organization: City of Carson
Address: 701 East Carson Street,
Carson, California 90745
Grant No. ECRG-2021-01030
Amended and Restated Equitable
Community Revitalization Grant
Agreement (RESTATED AGREEMENT)

Modifications to the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Agreement (AGREEMENT), including any amendments, between City of Carson (GRANTEE) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) (together the PARTIES) are documented in this Amended and Restated Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement (RESTATED AGREEMENT).

1.1 Purpose. The purpose of the RESTATED AGREEMENT is to amend and restate the AGREEMENT, including any amendments. The RESTATED AGREEMENT supersedes and replaces the prior AGREEMENT, including any amendments.

1.2 B ackground. The AGREEMENT was executed between the PARTIES on July 01, 2022 to finance all or a portion of the Site-specific Investigation activities for the certain property, or group of properties, located at 20151 S Main Street, Carson, California (Site).

If applicable, an amendment to the AGREEMENT was executed on June 25, 2024 to extend the term to March 30, 2025. If there was no amendment, “N/A” will appear in the text.

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The GRANTEE submitted an ECRG Agreement Amendment Request Application (AMENDMENT REQUEST) on October 29, 2024 via the Fluxx application portal, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

1.3 Representative Authority. Each undersigned representative of the PARTIES to the RESTATED AGREEMENT certifies that they are fully authorized to enter into the terms and conditions and to execute and legally bind the PARTIES to the RESTATED AGREEMENT.

RECITALS

WHEREAS,

A. Senate Bill 158 (2021) authorizes DTSC to implement a new grant program to investigate and clean up contaminated properties in communities overburdened by pollution.

B. Pursuant to Senate Bill 158, DTSC established the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG), which provides financial assistance to communities via reimbursable grants to investigate and clean up brownfields through a competitive process.

C. GRANTEE has submitted the original application in Fluxx (ECRG Application) to DTSC for an ECRG grant at the Site depicted in Boundary Map of ECRG Funded Area attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

D. GRANTEE has provided documentation indicating that GRANTEE has written consent from the Site owner for GRANTEE to access the Site for the purposes of conducting ECRG Activities.

E. GRANTEE is willing to undertake the Proposed Reuse as described in the original application and AGREEMENT.

F. GRANTEE requests DTSC provide ECRG funding to fund all, or a portion of:

Site-specific Investigation activities up to $315,000.

G. As part of the original application, GRANTEE prepared a Scope of ECRG Activities (Exhibit C.1) and a Budget Detail Table (Exhibit C.2). If there was a first amendment, GRANTEE prepared a Quarterly Expenditure Plan (Exhibit C.3) which revised the original Scope of Activities and Budget Detail Table.

As part of the AMENDMENT REQUEST, GRANTEE prepared a Revised Quarterly Expenditure Plan (Exhibit C.4) outlining budget detail and activities planned going forward.

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H. GRANTEE provided a copy of the regulatory oversight agreement or application for oversight with a regulatory oversight agency, DTSC, to provide Site-specific Investigation oversight. The regulatory oversight agreement is required by the ECRG Round 1 Guidelines.

I. DTSC determined that the ECRG Application is complete, and that GRANTEE and the Site meet the eligibility requirements to receive the ECRG grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, recitals, and covenants contained herein, the PARTIES agree as follows:

I. The term of the RESTATED AGREEMENT shall extend the grant term to expire on February 26, 2027, (GRANT TERM).

II. The total allocation shall not exceed $315,000 (ECRG FUND AMOUNT).

III. The following Exhibits are all attached hereto, and collectively referred to as, Exhibit C and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein:
a. Scope of ECRG Activities (Exhibit C.1)
b. Budget Detail Table (Exhibit C.2)
c. Quarterly Expenditure Plan (Exhibit C.3 only included if applicable) d. Revised Quarterly Expenditure Plan (Exhibit C.4)
GRANTEE agrees to conduct all work funded by ECRG in accordance with these documents, including any future modifications, amendments, or addenda subsequently approved by DTSC or the regulatory oversight agency, as documented in writing.

IV. GRANTEE will carry out the ECRG Tasks in Exhibit C in accordance with all applicable State and local laws.

V. DTSC will allocate to the GRANTEE up to the ECRG FUND AMOUNT, described in the table below, to complete the ECRG Activities and ECRG Tasks in accordance with Exhibit C. Failure to achieve the proposed outcome in Exhibit C may result in termination in accordance with Section 15 Noncompliance and Termination.

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Description Amount
Original ECRG Agreement
Allocation
$315,000
AMENDMENT REQUEST New
Requested Amount
Zero ($0) dollars
ECRG FUND AMOUNT (Total
of Original ECRG Agreement
Allocation Plus AMENDMENT
REQUEST New Requested
Amount)
$315,000

1. FUND CONDITIONS

1.1 GRANTEE understands and agrees that all ECRG funds from DTSC, provided via the reimbursement process, shall be used solely for the ECRG Activities to address hazardous substances within the Site as depicted in Exhibit B.

1.2 GRANTEE further understands and agrees that the receipt of any ECRG funds and all work performed on the Site using ECRG funds are conditioned upon GRANTEE’s full compliance with the RESTATED AGREEMENT and the regulatory oversight agency.

1.3 GRANTEE agrees to document all expenditures of the ECRG funds within Exhibit C. GRANTEE shall not exceed any of the costs shown in Exhibit C. It is the responsibility of GRANTEE to pay any costs of the ECRG Activities and ECRG Tasks that exceed the ECRG FUND AMOUNT.

DTSC will disburse the approved amount to GRANTEE, subject to the availability of funds, through normal DTSC reimbursement processes.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the RESTATED AGREEMENT, no disbursement shall be required at any time or in any manner which is in violation of, or in conflict with, federal or state laws, rules, or regulations.

2. CONTRACTING

2.1 If GRANTEE contracts for services to be reimbursed by the ECRG, those contracts shall be procured through a competitive process, unless another method is approved by DTSC in writing. GRANTEE shall make available to DTSC, upon request, records of procurement to demonstrate that contract pricing represents reasonable market rates.

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2.2 GRANTEE will undertake good faith efforts to contract for services and supplies with qualified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Disabled Veteran Enterprises (DVEs), and other disadvantaged and underrepresented group owned business enterprises.

3. EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT GRANT COMMITMENTS

3.1 GRANTEE agrees to promote equitable development in one or more of the following ways:

3.1.1. Advance economic opportunity – Promote local entrepreneurs, enhance community-serving establishments and increase quality living wage jobs for local people.

3.1.2. Prevent displacement – Promote policies and actions that allow anyone who wants to live in a community to do so, especially current residents, and discourage displacement of viable small businesses that serve community needs.

3.1.3. Promote broader mobility and connectivity – Prioritize an effective and affordable public transportation network that supports transit- dependent communities and provides equitable access to core services and amenities, including employment, education, and health and social services.

3.1.4. Develop healthy and safe communities – Create built environments that enhance community health through public amenities (schools, parks, open spaces, complete streets, health care, and other services), access to affordable healthy food, improved air quality, and safe and inviting environments.

3.1.5. Promote environmental justice – Eliminate disproportionate environmental burdens and ensure an equitable share of
environmental benefits for existing communities. Secure resources to mitigate and reverse the effects of environmental hazards past and present.

3.2 GRANTEE made the following measurable and quantifiable Equitable Development Grant Commitments from Original ECRG Application, attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

4. SITE ACCESS

4.1 GRANTEE shall ensure DTSC's employees, contractors, and consultants have access to the Site at all reasonable times for the duration of the RESTATED AGREEMENT. Nothing in the RESTATED AGREEMENT is intended or shall be construed to limit in any way the right of entry or Docusign Envelope ID: DFD36B71-C185-4DA2-80F2-3577DD0E3B18 Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350 Amended and Restated Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement David Roberts

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inspection that DTSC or any other agency may otherwise have by operation of law.

4.2 G RANTEE shall allow DTSC to take photographs of the Site, including activities at the Site, whenever DTSC accesses the Site pursuant to the RESTATED AGREEMENT.

5. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

5.1 GRANTEE shall ensure that all ongoing and/or planned community engagement requirements are implemented in a timely manner. This includes public notifications and opportunities for public involvement on the ECRG Activities and the Proposed Reuse.

5.2 Upon request by DTSC, GRANTEE shall provide DTSC with copies of all community engagement activity related documents.

6. INVOICES

6.1 GRANTEE shall submit invoice reimbursement packages, or invoice batches through the DTSC Fluxx Portal.

6.2 D ue to administrative costs required to process and reimburse invoices, invoice reimbursement packages shall be submitted immediately whereupon the total $15,000 minimum per package/batch is reached (unless otherwise directed by DTSC), with the exception of the Final Invoice.

6.3 The Final Invoice may be submitted upon completion of ECRG Activities and ECRG Tasks in accordance with Exhibit C, when no more costs will be incurred, but no later than sixty (60) calendar days from the end of the GRANT TERM, or as otherwise directed by DTSC.

6.4 Invoice reimbursement requests must contain at least the information in substance and form as contained in the ECRG Reimbursement Request Cover Page located on the DTSC website:
https://dtsc.ca.gov/ecrg-grantee-
resources/ Fi nancial Resources section. The invoices shall list specific ECRG Activities, Budget, and Tasks consistent with Exhibit C.

6.5 GRANTEE’s reimbursement requests for ECRG project management costs, if approved, should also be presented to DTSC as an invoice following the format found in the ECRG Reimbursement Request Coversheet located on the DTSC website: https://dtsc.ca.gov/ecrg-grantee-resources/ Financial
Resources section.

6.6 Reimbursement requests shall include invoices supporting ECRG Activities and ECRG Tasks in accordance with Exhibit C.

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6.7 DTSC will process reimbursement payments for acceptable invoices submitted through Fluxx.

6.8 GRANTEE shall ensure that none of the costs DTSC reimburses via the ECRG Grant are reimbursed by another source of public funding (e.g. DTSC’s Revolving Loan Fund Program or Site Cleanup Subaccount Program).

6.9 If the reimbursement request does not meet the specifications of the Round 1 ECRG Guidelines and if applicable the Round 1 Amendment Guidelines the reimbursement request will not be approved for reimbursement.

6.10 DTSC retains all rights to determine whether any reimbursement request will be approved for reimbursement, including, but not limited to, whether reimbursement requests meet the requirements of the Round 1 ECRG Guidelines Section 3.3.

7. REPORTING

7.1 GRANTEE must submit quarterly reports on or before April 30, July 31, October 30, and January 31 within the term of the ECRG Grant.

7.2 Quarterly reports should follow the format DTSC provides, which may generally include ECRG Activity status and progress toward the Proposed Reuse, any hurdles that may affect the ECRG Activities or the Proposed Reuse, expended ECRG Grant funds for the quarter, and amount of ECRG Grant funds that are anticipated to be requested for reimbursement in the next quarter.

7.3 All work on the ECRG Activities performed pursuant to the RESTATED AGREEMENT and with ECRG Grant funds shall be performed in a manner that meets or exceeds industry standards.

8. PERMITS AND LICENSES

8.1 GRANTEE or contractor/consultant at its sole cost and expense, and from sources other than the ECRG Grant funds, shall be responsible for obtaining all professional and equipment qualifications necessary to be qualified to perform this work under federal, state and local law, including permits, licenses, approvals, certifications, and inspections. GRANTEE shall ensure that all such qualifications are maintained in good standing during the term of this ECRG Grant.

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8.2 GRANTEE represents that none of the contractors or subcontractors undertaking the ECRG Activities is currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise declared ineligible to receive proceeds of the ECRG Grant funds.

9. PREVAILING WAGES

9.1 GRANTEE must carry out the ECRG Activities in accordance with State prevailing wages for all contracts and subcontracts and costs that will be reimbursed by ECRG Grant funds pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq.

10. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

10.1 GRANTEE shall comply with all State and Federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws.

11. ADA COMPLIANCE

11.1 GRANTEE will assure the State that it complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.).

12. GRANT CLOSEOUT

12.1 GRANTEE shall provide DTSC with a Grant Closeout Notice to notify DTSC when the ECRG Activities and ECRG Tasks in accordance with Exhibit C have been completed. The Grant Closeout Notice shall be submitted to DTSC no later than the last day of the GRANT TERM, or as directed by DTSC in writing.

12.2 Within sixty (60) calendar days of submitting the Grant Closeout Notice, GRANTEE shall submit a closeout report, in the format DTSC provides, to summarize all actions taken, the resources committed, and any significant problems completing the ECRG Activities. The closeout report shall document that the ECRG Activities were performed in accordance with the RESTATED AGREEMENT and regulatory oversight agreement. The closeout report shall include before and after photos of the Site.

12.3 GRANTEE shall submit a Reuse and Grant Commitments letter report within sixty (60) calendar days following the completion of the Proposed Reuse.

The report shall describe the Site’s new use, document performance of the Grant Commitments and include before and after photos of the Site.

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13. N OTIFICATIONS

13.1 All notices, requests, instructions, or other documents to be provided hereunder to either party by the other shall be in writing and addressed to the following contacts.

To DTSC:

DTSC ECRG Portfolio Manager
Name: Rana Georges
Address: 5796 Corporate Ave
City, St, Zip: Cypress, California 90630
Email: [email protected]

To GRANTEE:

GRANTEE Organization Main Contact GRANTEE ECRG Project Manager Name: James Nguyen Name: James Nguyen
Organization: City of Carson Organization: City of Carson Address: 701 East Carson Street Phone: 310-952-1700 ext. 1310 City, St, Zip: Carson, CA 90745 Email: [email protected] Phone: 310-952-1700 (ext. 1310)
Email: [email protected]

13.2 Any change in ownership of the Site for Site-specific Investigation or Site- specific Cleanup Grants will result in termination of the RESTATED AGREEMENT unless all requirements listed in Sections 13.2.1 through

13.2.5 are met:

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13.2.1. ECRG Activities and ECRG Tasks in accordance with Exhibit C must remain substantively unchanged and GRANTEE shall obtain DTSC’s prior written approval of any substantive changes

1. 13.2.2. GRANTEE notifies DTSC sixty (60) calendar days prior to change in ownership and provides DTSC all information regarding the potential new owner required in the Round 1 ECRG Guidelines and
Application, including an Owner Attestation Form.

13.2.3. DTSC issues a conditional determination that the new owner (which may be the GRANTEE) meets all Grant eligibility criteria and requirements per the Round 1 ECRG Guidelines.

13.2.4. GRANTEE provides a change in ownership notification to DTSC within ten (10) calendar days of new owner taking title along with:
i A copy of the new Site Owner’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) defense documentation.
ii A signed access agreement between GRANTEE and new Site Owner (if GRANTEE is not the new owner).

13.2.5. DTSC issues a final written determination of continued eligibility and compliance to the GRANTEE verifying eligibility and Grant continuance.

14. WAIVER

14.1 Any forbearance DTSC issues with respect to any provision in the RESTATED AGREEMENT shall in no way constitute DTSC’s waiver of any rights or privileges granted hereunder.

14.2 No failure to exercise any power or right provided hereunder, or to insist on strict compliance with its obligations hereunder, shall constitute a waiver of right to DTSC’s demand at any time exact compliance with the terms hereof.

15. NONCOMPLIANCE AND TERMINATION

15.1 In the event GRANTEE fails to comply with any term, condition, or obligation of the RESTATED AGREEMENT, GRANTEE shall be deemed in
noncompliance of the RESTATED AGREEMENT. Events by which

1 Substantive changes include but are not limited to: adjustments or new requirements to investigative and/or cleanup protocols or additional cleanup as approved by the regulatory oversight agency, and/or equivalent or enhanced community engagement approaches.

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GRANTEE may be deemed to be in noncompliance include, but are not limited to, the following:

15.1.1. GRANTEE fails to timely respond, no later than sixty (60) calendar days, to DTSC requests made in connection with the RESTATED AGREEMENT. GRANTEE fails to timely respond, no later than sixty (60) calendar days, to regulatory entities providing oversight for the Site.

15.1.2. GRANTEE makes or submits any fraudulent, false or misleading warranty, representation, statement or material in, or in connection with, the RESTATED AGREEMENT or the AMENDMENT
REQUEST.

15.1.3. GRANTEE fails to provide complete or timely Quarterly Reports.

15.1.4. GRANTEE makes changes to the Proposed Reuse without prior review and written approval by DTSC or that cause the Site to no longer meet eligibility criteria for ECRG funding.

15.1.5. GRANTEE fails to complete any ECRG Task in compliance with Exhibit C within the GRANT TERM.

15.1.6. GRANTEE fails to provide notification of change in Site ownership without the required notification in Section 13 and fails to obtain advance written DTSC approval for continued ECRG eligibility.

15.1.7. GRANTEE fails to inform DTSC of any current conflicts of interest or fails to inform DTSC that a conflict of interest has arisen within seven (7) calendar days of GRANTEE learning of the conflict of interest.

15.1.8. GRANTEE fails to submit a reimbursement request within sixty (60) calendar days of the RESTATED AGREEMENT date of execution.

15.1.9. GRANTEE is unable to meet and fully comply with the terms of the RESTATED AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT REQUEST, Exhibit C,
Round 1 Guidelines, and/or if applicable the Round 1 Amendment Guidelines.

15.1.10. GRANTEE fails to cooperate with DTSC requests in connection with ECRG funding

15.2 In the event that GRANTEE fails to comply with the terms of the RESTATED AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT REQUEST, Exhibit C, and/or Round 1 Guidelines and if applicable Round 1 Amendment Guidelines, DTSC shall provide written Notice of Noncompliance to GRANTEE.

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15.2.1. The Notice of Noncompliance shall provide a reasonable timeframe to cure and instructions for requesting an extension, if needed. The GRANTEE shall acknowledge receipt of the Notice of
Noncompliance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the notice.

15.2.2. If GRANTEE fails to cure the noncompliance to the satisfaction of DTSC within the time specified in the Notice of Noncompliance or any extension that was requested and approved, DTSC may terminate the RESTATED AGREEMENT and pursue any remedies available at law or in equity, including reimbursement of the funds DTSC has provided GRANTEE.

15.3 If GRANTEE is in noncompliance, DTSC may immediately withhold from GRANTEE all or any portion of ECRG funding until the noncompliance is cured pursuant to the RESTATED AGREEMENT.

15.4 If a GRANTEE is found to be in noncompliance and is not able to cure to DTSC’s satisfaction, DTSC may terminate the RESTATED AGREEMENT by sending a Final Determination of Noncompliance to the GRANTEE. In this Final Determination of Noncompliance, DTSC will outline the appeal process.

To appeal, GRANTEES must meet and confer with DTSC Office of Brownfields within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the Final Determination of Noncompliance. A written appeal request must be received by DTSC within thirty (30) calendar days of the Final Determination of Noncompliance.

16. RECORD RETENTION, INSPECTION, AND DISCLOSURE

16.1 Within (10) calendar days of request by DTSC, GRANTEE shall provide DTSC with copies of Proposed Reuse plans to DTSC.

16.2 Within ten (10) calendar days of request by DTSC, GRANTEE shall provide DTSC with any documents or correspondence provided to and from the applicable regulatory oversight agency.

16.3 GRANTEE shall keep any applicable electronic data management system (e.g., EnviroStor or GeoTracker) up-to-date and in compliance with all electronic reporting requirements.

GRANTEE agrees to maintain financial and programmatic records pertaining to all matters relative to this ECRG Grant in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. All such records and supporting documents shall be made available, upon request, for inspection or audit by DTSC or its representatives. GRANTEE shall retain all its records and supporting documentation applicable to this ECRG Grant for a period of five (5) years after completion of ECRG Activities. Additionally, if records are Docusign Envelope ID: DFD36B71-C185-4DA2-80F2-3577DD0E3B18 Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350 Amended and Restated Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement David Roberts

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subject to audit findings, they shall be retained for three (3) years after such findings have been resolved, which may result in retention exceeding five (5) years.

16.4 GRANTEE agrees to permit DTSC or its designated representative to inspect and/or audit its records and books relative to this ECRG Grant at any time during normal business hours and under reasonable circumstances and to copy therefrom any information that DTSC deems relevant to this ECRG Grant. DTSC shall provide written notice to GRANTEE prior to implementing this provision. GRANTEE agrees to deliver the records or have the records delivered to DTSC or its designated representative at an address designated by such party.

16.5 Upon request by DTSC, GRANTEE shall provide DTSC with copies of photographs GRANTEE has in its possession of the Site and activities at the Site, as well as copies of drawings GRANTEE has in its possession in connection with the Proposed Reuse plans for the Site. GRANTEE grants DTSC the right to distribute, transmit, publish, or copy, in any medium, either in whole or in part, the photographs or drawings DTSC obtains pursuant to the RESTATED AGREEMENT for any use, including, but not limited to, project documentation, public outreach, web and social media content, and marketing materials. This subsection does not apply to photos or drawings that contain confidential business information.

16.6 GRANTEE grants DTSC the right to distribute, transmit, publish, or copy, in any medium, either in whole or in part, narratives, descriptions, and any other information provided to DTSC by GRANTEE pursuant to or in connection with the RESTATED AGREEMENT and/or ECRG Application for any use, including, but not limited to, public outreach, web and social media content, and marketing materials. This subsection does not apply to confidential business information.

16.7 To the extent GRANTEE submits information to DTSC under the RESTATED AGREEMENT that it alleges is confidential business information, GRANTEE shall clearly identify the information as such.

16.8 GRANTEE agrees that all data, plans, drawings, specifications, reports, computer programs, operating manuals, notes and other written or graphic work produced in the performance of the RESTATED AGREEMENT and/or the ECRG Application shall be in the public domain to the extent to which release of such materials is required under the California Public Records Act.

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17. NON-DISCRIMINATION

17.1 During the performance of the ECRG, GRANTEE, its contractors, and subcontractors will comply with Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §11135-11139.5) prohibiting discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

17.2 In compliance with Government Code section 11135, and if GRANTEE is a public entity, in compliance with Government Code sections 7290 et seq., GRANTEE agrees to make language assistance available free of charge to individuals with communication disabilities or limited proficiency in English, including interpreter services and written information in the prevalent languages in the community, in conducting public outreach and community engagement related to the ECRG Activities.

18. INDEMNIFICATION

18.1 GRANTEE agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the State and DTSC, their officers, administrators, agents, contractors, consultants, and employees, from, for or against any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, damages, judgments, costs and expenses, whether direct, indirect or consequential and including, but not limited to, all fees, expenses and charges of attorneys and other professionals, court costs, and other fees and expenses, arising out of or in connection with the performance of any work or any GRANTEE responsibility or obligation as provided herein and caused in whole or in part by any act, error, omission, or negligence of GRANTEE or its agents, servants, contractors, employees, assigns, or the Site owner.

19. ASSIGNMENT

19.1 GRANTEE shall not assign or attempt to assign directly nor indirectly, any of its rights under the RESTATED AGREEMENT (including ECRG FUND AMOUNT) or under any instrument referred to herein without DTSC’s prior written consent.

19.2 Prior written consent will not be granted except in extremely limited circumstances to protect public health and the environment, at DTSC’s sole discretion.

20. NO THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS

20.1 This ECRG Grant is not intended to create or vest any rights in any third party, nor to create any third-party beneficiaries.

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21. NO ORAL MODIFICATION

21.1 The terms of the RESTATED AGREEMENT may not be amended except in writing, signed by all the parties hereto.

22. NONCOMPLIANCE STATUS

22.1 Under the laws of the State of California, GRANTEE shall not be:
a. In violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the California Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district;
b. Subject to cease-and-desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or
c. Out of compliance with any applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, orders, and permits.

23. AFFIRMATION

23.1 The GRANTEE affirms that GRANTEE did not cause nor contribute to the release or threatened release of a hazardous substance at the Site(s) and is exempt from liability for any previous contamination at the Site(s).

24. SEVERABILITY

24.1 If any provision of the RESTATED AGREEMENT shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired by such holding.

25. COUNTERPARTS

25.1 The RESTATED AGREEMENT may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute the same instrument.

26. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

26.1 The RESTATED AGREEMENT is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, including its statutes of limitations, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws, rules or provisions whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction.

DTSC and GRANTEE agree that any claim or cause of action arising under or in relation to the RESTATED AGREEMENT must be filed and maintained in the Superior Court in and for the County of Sacramento, California, or in Docusign Envelope ID: DFD36B71-C185-4DA2-80F2-3577DD0E3B18 Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350 Amended and Restated Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Agreement David Roberts

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the United States District Court in and for the Eastern District of California.

The PARTIES waive, to the fullest extent they may legally and effectively do so, any objection to the forum and venue required herein, including any defense of lack of personal jurisdiction or an inconvenient forum.

27. DISPUTES

27.1 Except as otherwise provided, if the GRANTEE disputes a DTSC Grant decision, the GRANTEE shall provide written dispute notice to DTSC within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of receipt of the decision. The written dispute notice required shall contain the following information:
a. Grant No.
b. Site name and address
c. Grant type
d. Funding allocation amount
e. Disputed decision
f. Reason the GRANTEE believes the decision of DTSC is in error g. Include all documents and communication which support the GRANTEE’s position
h. Dollar amount in dispute (if applicable).

The GRANTEE shall continue with the responsibilities under the RESTATED AGREEMENT during any dispute regarding ECRG. The GRANTEE staff or management may work in good faith with DTSC’s Office of Brownfields staff or management to resolve any disagreements or conflicts arising from implementation of the RESTATED AGREEMENT. However, any disagreements that cannot be resolved at the management level within forty- five (45) calendar days of receipt of written dispute notice shall be subject to resolution by the DTSC Site Mitigation & Restoration Program Deputy Director or designee. Nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to limit any of the rights or remedies that the PARTIES may have under law.

28. SURVIVABILITY

28.1 The obligations of GRANTEE under Sections 3, 5.2, 6.3, 12, 16, and 18 shall survive the expiration or termination of the RESTATED AGREEMENT.

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29. BUDGET CONTINGENCY

29.1 GRANTEE agrees that DTSC’s obligations under the RESTATED AGREEMENT are contingent upon the availability of funds for ECRG. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act, or if funds for the program are for any other reason reduced or not available, DTSC shall have no liability to provide any funds to GRANTEE and may opt to either cancel the RESTATED AGREEMENT with no liability occurring to DTSC or offer an amendment to GRANTEE to reflect the reduced amount.

30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

30.1 The RESTATED AGREEMENT, including all documents incorporated by reference, embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect of the transactions contemplated by the RESTATED AGREEMENT and supersedes all prior agreements, amendments, contracts, representations, warranties, promises, covenants, arrangements, communications, and understandings, oral or written, express or implied, between or among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, the AGREEMENT, which AGREEMENT shall be deemed null and void, and of no further force or effect whatsoever following the date hereof.

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IN THE WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO EXECUTE THE RESTATED

AGREEMENT ON THE DATE SET FORTH BELOW AND GRANTEE ACCEPTS THE AFOREMENTIONED TERMS AND CONDITIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

City of Carson
A Public Entity

BY:

David Roberts,
Authorized Signatory

Date: _____________________________________________

Department of Toxic Substances Control
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program

BY:

Elizabeth Anne Berg, Deputy Director

Date: _____________________________________________

Exhibits:
• Exhibit A – ECRG Agreement Amendment 2 Request Application • Exhibit B – Boundary Map of ECRG Funded Area
• Exhibit C –
o C.1 - Scope of ECRG Activities - Round 1 Application
o C.2 - Budget Detail Table - Round 1 Application
o C.3 - Quarterly Expenditure Plan (QEP) - Round 1 Amendment (if applicable)
o C.4 - Revised Quarterly Expenditure Plan (RQEP) - RESTATED

AGREEMENT
• Exhibit D – Equitable Development Grant Commitments from Original ECRG Application
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Exhibit A – ECRG Agreement Amendment 2
Request Application

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Grant ID: ECRG-2021-01030
Status: Time-Only Extension Review
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Amendment ID: 39404917

Created: 2024-10-29 00:00:00 -0700
Status

Time-Only Extension Review
A. Getting Started
Before starting the ECRG Amendment 2 Request:

Set up a
meeting
with the Brownfields Technical Assistance Provider, CCLR Consult with DTSC Portfolio Manager
Grants under DTSC Oversight, contact
[email protected]
Grants under Water Board or Local Agency Oversight, contact [email protected]
Community-wide Assessment Grants, contact
[email protected]
Grants considered an ECRG Pilot Study, contact
[email protected]
Coordinate with your team on the proposed work and schedule to develop your Quarterly Expenditure Plan Start and complete your amendment request in Fluxx as soon as possible Requests will be accepted until 11:59 PM PST on October 30, 2024.

Application questions will be presented in Fluxx based on Applicant responses. The order in which they appear may not be sequential
.

All applicable questions must be answered. Incomplete requests may result in disqualification.

Applicants will be disqualified if it is determined that false warranty, representation, or statement has been made in, or in connection with the request.

DTSC retains the right to deny any applicant or limit funding or time extension to as DTSC deems appropriate based on ECRG eligibility and guidelines.

For questions, contact DTSC’s Brownfield Technical Assistance Provider, the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) at
[email protected]
or DTSC’s Office of Brownfields staff at
[email protected]
.

Email
[email protected]
for technical issues with the online portal.

B. DTSC's Application/Grant Portal
ECRG Amendment Requests are submitted in this Portal (Fluxx). The Fluxx User Guide is available here
.

Tips for Submitting Your ECRG Amendment Request in Fluxx Chrome is the preferred browser.

To enter edit-mode on a draft amendment request, select Edit
at the top right.

The portal does not auto-save. Be sure to
Save
often.

BOLD
text indicates a required field.

If Fluxx is unresponsive, try clicking
Save
to refresh the page without losing your progress. If you refresh the browser and have not saved, you will lose your progress.

DO NOT hit the back button on your browser, all changes you made prior to saving may be lost.

Changes cannot be made after submitting the amendment request.

If experiencing Fluxx issues, send an email to
[email protected]
. Include the request ID, a
description of the issue, and screenshots, if applicable.

You can print a copy of your own responses to this form. Select the Save and Close
icon at the bottom right,
then select the
Print
icon at the top right.

Save and Close
if you would like to save your responses and resume your amendment request at a later time.

If you have not yet submitted your amendment request, you may continue editing it using the Edit
button at the
top right of the form.

When you have entered and provided all the information required to process your amendment request, click Save
and Close
to exit edit-mode. Then click
Submit
to submit your application for review. Changes cannot be made after an amendment request is submitted.

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Amendment Request Information
Created By:

James Nguyen
Amendment Created At:

10/29/2024
Current Start Date:

7/1/2022
If this field is not auto-populated, add this date:

July 1, 2022
New End Date:

2/26/2027
Add the end date of February 26, 2026 or February 26, 2027. Note that an end date February 26, 2027 may only be applied if approved by your Portfolio Manager.

Grant Information
Note: You will not be able to edit any of the fields in this "Grant Information" section, it is informational only and reflects the current data for your grant.

Grant Agreement Number:

ECRG-2021-01030
Grantee Name:

City of Carson
Original ECRG Agreement Allocation:

$315,000.00
Current Balance of ECRG Agreement:

$0.00
Amount Approved for Reimbursement
at Time of Submittal:

Grant Project Management (5% of
original ECRG Agreement allocation):

$15,750.00
Grant Project Management Remaining
Balance:

Informational and Eligibility Questions

1. What grant type are you submitting an ECRG Amendment 2 for?

Grant Type: Site-specific Investigation

Site-specific Investigation

2. List the ECRG Tasks that have been completed to date. (1,000 characters) DTSC approved PEA Report. Next step is a Supplemental Site Investigation to further characterize the Site.

3. List the ECRG Tasks that are left to complete. (1,000 characters) Supplemental Site Investigation, Removal Action Workplan, Human Health & Risk Assessment, and Clean Up Planning

4. List and describe complications that have hindered you from completing the ECRG Tasks and provide a narrative on how each will be resolved. (2,000 characters) This project exhausted all ECRG funding 1 year ahead of schedule and was delayed because no funding.

Activities are now undertaken for ECRG Round 2. However, additional funds will be needed, and keeping Round 1 grant open may leave the door open for funding opportunities.

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5. Describe why this ECRG Amendment 2 is needed. (1,000 characters) This project exhausted all ECRG funding 1 year ahead of schedule and was delayed because no funding.

Activities are now undertaken for ECRG Round 2. However, additional funds will be needed, and keeping Round 1 grant open may leave the door open for funding opportunities.

6. Describe your readiness to use ECRG funding to complete the ECRG Tasks within the extended timeframe. (500 characters)
We have a team of 7 on-call environmental consultants ready to take on ECRG activities should more fund become available. The term of the contract extends to 2029.

7. Have you resolved all non-compliance issues?

NA, I did not have non-compliance issues

8. Have you been unresponsive to either of the following in the last six months:

Two consecutive email requests from your Portfolio Manager or regulatory oversight agency Three requests from your regulatory oversight agency

Quarterly Expenditure Plan

9. Include a Quarterly Expenditure Plan (QEP) with ECRG Tasks, schedule, and costs for the current balance of the ECRG Agreement. All costs that have either been (1) planned or (2) incurred but the invoices have not been approved by the Portfolio Manager for reimbursement, must be included in the QEP. The QEP should only include eligible ECRG Tasks.

Update the QEP with ECRG Tasks for each quarter through March 31, 2026, for most grantees, or as approved by the Portfolio Manager.

Carefully read the text below regarding Grant Project Management (labor and travel costs) and answer the below questions accordingly:

The amount available left to spend on Grant Project Management is limited to the remainder of the previously designated 5% of your original ECRG Agreement. 5% of your original ECRG Agreement is
$15,750.00
.

The Grant Project Management remaining balance is

$1,758.24

9.a. Do you plan on using any of the above Grant Project Management remaining balance for the Grant Project Management ECRG Task?
If the Grant Project Management remaining balance is equal to $0, you must answer "No" to Question 9.a..

Yes

9.a.1. Enter the amount you plan to spend on Grant Project Management into the field below. The total for this ECRG Task must be less than or equal to
$1,758.24
.

If the amount you enter below is above
this value, your request may be considered ineligible.

Note that additional funds may not be requested for Grant Project Management.

$0.00

9.a.2. Follow the instructions in 9.b. to add entries to the QEP. Add one entry for the remaining balance of the Grant Project Management ECRG Task in the last quarter in the QEP following the instructions below. Do not break the Grant Project Management ECRG Task into smaller tasks per quarter.

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9.b. Create an entry by selecting the
+
(plus sign) next to QEP below. To complete each entry, do the following:

9.b.1. Select a quarter.

Each quarter can have multiple ECRG Tasks. Note that each ECRG Task within a quarter must be entered as an individual entry.

If an ECRG Task is expected to span multiple quarters, add another row with the same ECRG Task with the subsequent quarter
For most grantees, the last quarter will be January 1 – March 31, 2026. Speak to your Portfolio Manager regarding the bonus time extension through February 26, 2027.

If you are using ECRG funds for Grant Project Management, select your last quarter, which may be no later than “January 1 – March 31, 2026” for most grantees, and add the Grant Project Management ECRG Task to that quarter

9.b.2. Add an entry for each ECRG Task within a quarter.

The grant type you are submitting this request for is a

Site-specific Investigation
The ECRG Task must be an eligible task for your specified grant type Selection of an ECRG Task that is not eligible for the appropriate grant type may results in a rejection of this request
Eligible tasks for a Site-specific Investigation grant are listed below:

Grant Project Management
Regulatory Oversight Fees
Community Engagement
Tribal Engagement
All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) or Phase I
Investigation Workplan and Fieldwork
Investigation Report
Cleanup Workplan
Risk Assessment Workplan/Report
Feasibility/Pilot Study Workplan/Report
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (for cleanup activities only)

9.b.3. Enter the total funding amount for that specific ECRG Task within that quarter.

Quarterly Expenditure Plan
QEP Details (Table View):

Quarter
ECRG Task
Total Funding per Task within a Quarter
Task Status
After completing the QEP, click "Save and Close" at the bottom right corner of the form, wait for the form to fully update, then check that there are no red compliance warnings at the top of the form for Question 9.b.2..

Do not skip this step, clicking "Save and Close" ensures that the calculation in Question 9.c. has updated
correctly.

To continue editing this request, you will need to re-enter Edit-mode at the top right corner of the request by clicking "Edit."

9.c. Total Funding Amount entered into the QEP:

This is a sum of the Total Funding per Task within a Quarter column in the QEP. This value should be equivalent to the current balance of your ECRG Agreement .

9.d. Does the answer to 9.c. match the current balance of your ECRG Agreement?

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Yes

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Exhibit B – Boundary Map of ECRG Funded Area
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ECRG-2021-01030:

Exhibit C
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ECRG-2021-01030:

Exhibit C
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Exhibit C
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Exhibit D – Equitable Development Grant Commitments from Original ECRG Application Docusign Envelope ID: DFD36B71-C185-4DA2-80F2-3577DD0E3B18 Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350

Exhibit B

ECRG Agreement Amendment 3 Request Application, Including Revised Quarterly Expenditure Plan

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Via Email
January 15, 2025
Department of Toxic Substances Control | Office of Brownfields 5796 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, California, CA 90630
Attn: [email protected] (ECRG Program Staff)
[email protected] (DTSC Portfolio Manager)

SUBJECT: ECRG Round 1 Amendment Funding Request – City of Carson - ECRG-202204-01030 regarding Updated Selection and Funding Allocation Criteria for Possible Limited Funding Availability -Requests Due January 15, 2025
Dear ECRG Staff,
In response to DTSC Office of Brownfields, Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative Memorandum, dated December 1 7, 2024 , for Funding Request Application No. ECRG-202204-01030, below are the required items for the Funding Request:

1. Funding Request Letter: This document constitutes as the Grantee’s official Funding Request Letter.

2. Requested Information: The section below is the funding request information.

a. Grantee Name: City of Carson
Site name and address: 20151 Main Street (Sywest Development) and 20151 Main Street
Grant Number: ECRG-202204-01030
Grant type Site Investigation

b. Original Funding Allocation: $315,000 (Round 1)
Total Reimbursed Amount: $315,000 (Round 1)
Remaining Balance: $0 (Round 1)

c. Agreement Expiration: Current Expiration February 26, 2027

d. Funding amount requested: $236,000 (revised), previously requested $278,258.24 Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350 City of Carson – ECRG Round 1 Amendment Funding Request Tuesday, January 15, 2025

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e. ECRG Remaining Tasks:
f. Round 1 Amendment Tasks:
g. Quarter Expenditure Plan:

Remaining ECRG site investigation tasks for this site includes a Supplemental Site Investigation (SS I), an addition al SS I to determine extent of current landfill, Removal Action Workplan (RAW), Human & Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) , California Environmental Quality A ct (CEQA) docum ent, Community
Engagement, Grantee project management and DTSC Oversight.

Round 1 Amendment funding request are to include RAW,
HHRA, CEQA, Community Engagement, and DTSC Oversight. The City’s current Round 2 gran t will pay for SSI, addition al SSI, Grantee Project Management, and a portion of DTSC Oversight.

The QEP is attached under Exhibit A.
i. There are no remaining funds from original ECRGrant. ii. All reimbursements from original ECRGrant were approved in 2023.
iii. As stated in the above section f, the proposed use of newly requested additional funds to include RAW, HHRA, CEQA , Community Engagement, and DTSC Oversight.
h. QEP discussion & approval:
i. Completing Investigation:
j. Funding Source:

DTSC Project Manager and Portfolio Manager, the Property Owner and Develop er, and the Ci ty an d its Environmental Consultants discussed the QEP at a joint virtual meeting held on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Given the timin g requirements, City explained to the group on its intention to use ECRG Round 2 to complete all SSI an d additional SS I activiti es. Al l other environmental investigation ECRG t asks wou ld b e includ ed in ECRG Round 1 Amendmen t. A draf t QEP was sent to the same group o n Tuesday , Janu ary 14 includin g the DT SC project manager for approval . Th e D TSC project manager responded stating the d raft QEP, tasks an d schedule all seem reasonable.

The Cit y als o incorporate d the on e suggestio n fro m D TSC on oversight cost for the July to September 2026 quarter.

The City anticipates all ECRG environmental site investigation activities will be completed within the grant term ending February 26, 2027. The current QEP has all site investigation activities to be completed in the summer of 2026,
approximately six months prior to the grant term end date.

The QEP includes funding sources needed to complete
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funding opportunities become available or turn to other funding sources. The scope of the cleanup is yet to be determined , pending completion of site investigation.

3. If only partial funding: Not applicable. This funding request is sufficient to cover all environmental site investigation activities.

4. Reuse Plans for Site: The City has entered into an Economic Development Benefit Agreement (“Agreement”) with the property owner and
developer in 2022 with the goal of attracting a high-quality retail end user to Carson for the local community . The Agreement provides a funding mechanism to significantly increase the likelihood for the site to be ultimately developed to a use that benefits the local community and thereby meeting the goals of the ECRG program and the state’s broader Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI).

Specifically, if the property owner provides a high-quality retail end user desired by the community, the City will provide the owner with future sales tax rebate of up to $18,000,000 from sales tax generated onsite. In the absence of such incentives, the future reuse of this site, if any, may not result in a development that will benefit a historically vulnerable and disadvantaged community (e.g., industrial development).

It is important to note that despite diligent efforts by the former Carson Redevelopment Agency and staff to foster development of a beneficial end use for the Property, the site has remained vacant for decades. In fact, the Property is currently being used as a temporary facility for the storage of vehicles as no other viable uses have been feasible.

While the original Agreement calls for the attraction of a Costco warehouse, the Agreement was amended in 2024 to broaden the retail definition as one or more retail facilities located on the property (including, but not limited to, (i) a Sam’s Club, Fred Meyer, Meijer, or BJ Wholesale Club, or (ii) any similar retail facility (or facilities) comprising a retail and/or grocery store of at least 100,000 square feet of retail space. Discount stores are excluded (other than Sam’s Club, Fred Meyer, Meijer, or BJ Wholesale Club which, for the avoidance of doubt, are not discount stores), including, but not limited to, by way of example, Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350 City of Carson – ECRG Round 1 Amendment Funding Request Tuesday, January 15, 2025

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the following retailers: 99 (cents) Only, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Walmart, and Big Lots.

Securing funds to address environmental investigation and cleanup is the biggest challenge and bar rier to prevent or delay the reuse. Because the City utilize d all ECRG aw ard one year ahead of schedule for this site (summer 2023), no activities were taken in the year after (from fall 2023 through spring 2024) .

Therefore, funding to complete environmental activities is essential for the immediate beneficial reuse of the site.

5. Grantee’s Engagement: The City of Carson became an ECRGrantee in 2022 and have made significant strides in mean ing fully engaging with community members and making strides toward environmental justice goals.

For this site, the City has been working with the property owner and developer to ensure the end reuse of the site is one that is beneficial to the community. As discussed, the City has entered into an Economic Development Benefit Agreement to that effect.

The Agreement and amendment have been presented to the public in a public meeting.

Carson is a community of nearly 100,000 residents and is considered to be a vulnerable and underserved community with a history of environmental justice issues. Environmental justice and public health concerns, including pollution and compounded health risks stemming from the concentration of landfill, refineries, port related activities, and other industrial activities in and nearby the city, have a long history in Carson that predates its incorporation as an independent city in 1968. Carson continues to face environmental justice issues with the majority of areas in the city being designated CalEnvironScreen 4.0 Tracts within the 75% percentile or more.

And despite being located in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country (where land value is very high) and surrounded by cities that are practically fully built, many sites in Carson remain undeveloped because of contaminated land. It has also been well established by local residents and the Carson community that the need to address brownfields is of highest priority in the community.

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Prior to 2022, the City did not have an active brownfield s program and faced numerous environmental justice issues. This includes the 2021 Dominguez Channel Odor Incident stemming from a n ind ustrial warehouse fire that caused a significant release of hydrogen sulfide gas, forcing temporary thousands of Carson residents to be relocated outside the city.

Since becoming an ECRG rantee in 2022 , several plans and policies were adopted by the City to highlight the importance of addressing environmental issues and brownfields including, but not limited to, the following:

• Resolution No. 22 -068 - This resolution declared the City’s intention to formally prioritize the remediation and development of vacant, environmentally challenged properties in the City and develop a comprehensive economic development ordinance to facilitate remediation and development of contaminated
properties.

• Carson 2040 General Plan Community Health & Environmental Justice Element, Policy CHEG-6 – This policy states the following:
"Explore opportunities and seek funding to remediate and redevelop brownfields as sites to spur economic development, expand natural open spaces and parks, community gardens, and other similar health -promoting community revitalization activities, particularly in underserved neighborhoods."

• 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan, Strategy 6.E – This strategy provides the following: “Partner with property owners to assess, investigate, and clean -up contaminated sites, establishing Carson as a "national best -practices leader" in brownfield remediation and redevelopment.”

While policies and plans reflect the desires and aspirations of the community, without the funding and resources needed, these visions may never be realized. Over the past three years, the City was able to secure 4 different ECRG awards and one US EPA award to address brownfields in Carson.

In addition to grants, the City has the ability to form partnerships and leverage all possible resources to address the important issue of brownfields in Carson. Since 2020, City of Carson has partnered with the County of Los Angeles to form the Carson Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350 City of Carson – ECRG Round 1 Amendment Funding Request Tuesday, January 15, 2025

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Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), a property tax increment financing district.

With the formation of the Carson EIFD now complete, the City and County of LA plan to share its property tax increments to address environmental remediation, affordable housing and other economic development initiatives. The Carson EIFD is one of very few multi -jurisdictional partnerships in the state where two taxing entities have agreed to commit its property tax increments to a common cause. However, because revenues in an EIFD are tax -increment based, without completed
redevelopment projects, no increments would be generated to fund environmental remediation. The City plans to use state and federal fu nds like the ECRG program to accelerate the
redevelopment process, which in retur n will create future property tax increment revenues for the Carson EIFD , and thereby creating a long -term future revenue stream to address brownfields in Carson.

Finally, and most recently, the City is building upon its renewed partnership with its local university , California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), and will be utilizing ECRG CWA award to fund its recently executed contract (December 2024) with CSUDH to perform brownfield community engagement activities in Carson . Community engagement will be led by a CSUDH professor in the School of Public Health & Health S ciences and supported by university students and the City.

CSUDH is home to a very diverse student population, many coming from low-income and historically educationally
disadvantaged families and are first generation college students.

CSUDH ranks among the top universities nationally in upward social mobility.

Thank you for the funding opp ortunity. Should you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 310-952-1700 ext. 1310.

Sincerely,
James Nguyen
Special Projects Manager
Exhibit A: Quarterly Expenditure Plan (QEP)
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Quarterly Expenditure Plan (QEP)
Updated: 1/14/2025
Quarter Funding Source ECRG Activity Estimated $
Amount
January to March
2025
ECRG Round 2
(Existing Awarded
Grant)
Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) $30,000
Additional SSI to Determine landfill Boundary $40,000
DTSC Oversight Cost $20,000
City Project Management $4,500
April to June 2025 ECRG Round 2
(Existing Awarded
Grant)
Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) $30,000
Additional SSI to Determine landfill Boundary $40,000
DTSC Oversight $15,000
City Project Management $4,500
July to September
2025
ECRG Round 2
(Existing Awarded
Grant)
Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) $30,000
Additional SSI to Determine landfill Boundary $40,000
DTSC Oversight $20,000
City Project Management $4,500
ECRG Round 1
Amendment
Removal Action Workplan (RAW) $12,000
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) $9,000
October to
December 2025
ECRG Round 2
(Existing Awarded
Grant)
Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) $15,000
Additional SSI to Determine landfill Boundary $15,000
DTSC Oversight $20,000
City Project Management $4,500
ECRG Round 1
Amendment
Removal Action Workplan (RAW) $12,000
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) $9,000
January to March
2026
ECRG Round 1
Amendment
Removal Action Workplan (RAW) $12,000
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) $9,000
CEQA Document (for clean up only) $16,000
Community Engagement $15,000
DTSC Oversight $20,000
April to June 2026 ECRG Round 1
Amendment
Removal Action Workplan (RAW) $12,000
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) $9,000
CEQA Document (for clean up only) $16,000
Community Engagement $15,000
DTSC Oversight $20,000
July to September
2026
ECRG Round 1
Amendment
CEQA Document (for clean up only) $15,000
Community Engagement $15,000
DTSC Oversight $20,000
October to
December 2026
ECRG Round 1
Amendment
Contingency (if applicable) Rollover from
prior quarter
January to
February 2027
ECRG Round 1
Amendment
Contingency (if applicable) Rollover from
prior quarter
Notes:
• The City used all original ECRG awarded funds ($315,000) in the summer of 202 3, a year ahead of s chedule. As a result, environmental site investigation activities halted for a year. With the ECRG Round 2 award in 2024, ECRG activities continued. • ECRG Round 2 funds are available now until March 2026 . City was awarded $375,000 has spent approximately $45,000 as of December 2024. The City anticipates on rapidly spending ECRG Round 2 funds in early 2025. • ECRG Round 1 amendment funding is anticipated to be a vailable starting May 2025 through February 2027 . Given the timing requirements, City intends on using the current ECRG Round 2 to complete all SSI and additional SSI activities (to determine extent of landfill). All other environmental investigation ECRG tasks is proposed to be funded with the ECRG Round 1 Amendment. • City previously requested $276,500 in its ECRG Round 1 Amendment application. This revised ECRG Round 1 Amendment request as shown in the above QEP is over $40,000 less than the previous request (now requesting $236,000). • No City project management is requested under ECRG Round 1 Amendment; actual City staff costs will be covered by City.

Docusign Envelope ID: 0FD861F8-17AC-43B9-988A-986588F11350

RESOLUTION NO. 25-041

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20 24-25 BUDGET TO ACCEPT ONE GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $500,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE US EPA

MULTIPURPOSE, ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND CLEAN-

UP (MARC) GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 2024-25) 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 of Carson submitted one competitive grant application in connection with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Clean-Up (MARC) grant program; and

WHEREAS, the City of Carson was awarded and entered into a Grant Agreement to receive $500,000 for community-wide assessment; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it necessary to approve an amendment to the City’s FY 2024-25 budget to account for the grant award, effective July 1, 2024.

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

Section 1. The following amendments will be made to the City’s FY 2024-25 budget.

Account Number Program & Object Description Amount Increase 223-70-720-100-5002 Full-Time Salaries $61,020
223-70-720-100-6004 Professional Services $425,500
223-70-720-100-6009 Materials & Supplies $1,480
223-70-720-100-6014 Conference and Travel $12,000

Section 2. This resolution shall take effect retroactive to July 1, 2024.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall keep a copy of this resolution attached to the FY 24-25 budget on file, and effective as of July 1, 2024, the same shall be in force and effect.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 2024.

_______________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

_______________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_______________________________
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney

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. 25-041, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on April 1, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

_______________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 26. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer CMO Administration Subject: CONSIDER APPROVING THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATIONAGREEMENT TO RECEIVE $86,900 IN GRANT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT CARSON'S EV CHARGINGWALLET PILOT PROGRAM I. SUMMARY
The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) has established the Innovation Fund, which is a competitive funding opportunity for member agencies. This fund aims to support creative and innovative decarbonization projects that align with CPA's mission. Speciﬁcally, it provides ﬁnancial support of up to $250,000 to selected agencies for projects focused on resilience and grid management, transportation and building electriﬁcation, and local clean energy procurement. Through this program, the City was awarded $86,900 to launch the EV Charging Wallet Pilot Program, an innovative initiative designed to make charging affordable and accessible for residents, particularly those who cannot charge at home. The goal is to launch this program in the summer of 2025. It’s important to note that the speciﬁc guidelines for this pilot program are still pending review and approval from the City Council.

The City Council is being asked to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Innovation Fund Participation Agreement with CPA (Exhibit No. 1).

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the Innovation Fund Participation Agreement with Clean Power Alliance to receive $86,900 in grant funding to implement Carson's EV Charging Wallet Pilot Program.

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

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

IV. BACKGROUND
The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) launched the Energized Communities program to accelerate decarbonization in the communities it serves. The Energized Communities program consists of two parts: 1) Pathways to Electriﬁcation, which offers $250,000 to each member agency to pursue a set of pre-selected measures to support electriﬁcation; and 2) the Innovation Fund, which provides funding for CPA member agencies to implement creative decarbonization and sustainability projects in their communities. Each of CPA’s member agencies is eligible to enroll in a Pathways to Electriﬁcation project and may also apply for up to $250,000 through the Innovation Fund, which is designed as a competitive funding opportunity. Through the overall Energized Communities budget, CPA has allocated $2 million for the Innovation Fund, divided into two rounds of funding of $1 million each for member agency projects that align with program goals and demonstrate community beneﬁts. In October 2024, CPA launched the ﬁrst round of the Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund Round 1). Member agencies were invited to submit project proposals for up to $250,000 in funding that align with CPA’s mission and program pillars: Resilience and Grid Management, Transportation and Building Electriﬁcation, and Local Clean Energy Procurement. The Innovation Fund Round 1 application period concluded in December 2024.

The City of Carson submitted a proposal for $250,000 to develop a pilot program to make electric vehicle (EV) charging more accessible and affordable for its residents. The original proposal envisioned a program in which $1,000 annually in subsidies would be provided to 250 households for use at the City’s public charging stations over a 12-month period. However, the City was awarded $86,900 to launch the pilot program and will be able to resubmit during the next round for the remaining available funds.

Carson is nearing the completion of over 150 public EV charging stations strategically located throughout the City.

This extensive network aims to provide convenient charging options for electric vehicle owners, particularly for renters and those who lack access to a home charging station.

The pilot program will provide subsidized access to the City’s collection of Level 2 charging stations, offering vital support for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The program guidelines and application are being drafted and will be presented to the City Council for review and consideration in the coming months.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Currently, there is no ﬁnancial impact. CPA will reimburse the City for program costs up to $86,900 to cover anticipated expenses. Furthermore, the plan is to launch this program in the summer of 2025, and staff will request the necessary interim funding while preparing the budget proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Innovation Fund Participation Agreement.

Attachments
Innovation Fund Participation Agreement_Carson_CPA.pdf

1 INNOV ATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
This Innovation Fund Participation Agreement (“Agreement”), made as of the last date signed below (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of Carson (“Participant”), and Clean Power Alliance of Southern California, a Joint Powers Authority and Community Choice Aggregation program (“CPA”), referred to individually or collectively as “Party” or “Parties,” is to enroll Participant in the CPA Innovation Fund program, described in more detail below.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CPA has launched the Energized Communities program (“Energized Communities”) to assist CPA’s m ember agencies with the implementation of building and transportation electrification measures to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reach sustainability and decarbonization goals by providing financial and technical support; WHEREAS, as part of the Energized Communities program, CPA desires to support member agencies in implementation of creative decarbonization projects in their communities by providing up to $250,000 to selected member agencies through the Innovation Fund; WHEREAS, Participant and CPA previously entered into the Electric Fleet Transition Program Participation Agreement on March 4, 2025 to participate in the Energized Communities program to receive support electrifying the City of Carson’s vehicle fleet; WHEREAS, the Innovation Fund is a competitive funding opportunity available to CPA’s member agencies that submit applications for projects that align with CPA’s mission and its program pillars:

Resilience and Grid Management, Transportation and Building Electrifica tion, and Local Clean Energy Procurement;
WHEREAS, CPA’s Board of Directors approves project funding recommendations made by a review team comprised of Community Advisory Committee members and CPA staff; and WHEREAS, the selected member agencies enter into participation agreements to outline the financial support CPA will provide to participants to offset the cost of developing and implementing the Innovation Fund projects as agreed upon by the Parties.

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

AGREEMENT

1. Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and ends on June 30, 2028 or until terminated in accordance with the provisions herein (“Term”).

2. Termination. Any Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience and without liability to the other Party upon giving the other Party sixty (60) days prior written notice.

2 3. CPA Obligations. CPA agrees to provide financial reimbursement to Participant, as detailed in Exhibit A, Innovation Fund Program Terms and Conditions, attached hereto.

4. Participant Obligations. Participant agrees to the obligations detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto.

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

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

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON- INFRINGEMENT AND

TITLE, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING,

USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE WITH RESPECT TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY PARTICIPANT.

b. INDEMNIFICATION. EACH PARTY SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD

HARMLESS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE OTHER

PARTY AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,

MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM

AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS,

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

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

PROPORTION TO AND TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS,

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

COSTS INCURRED IN THE DEFENSE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM OR ANY

ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT THEREON ARISE FROM THE

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

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOR EGOING, CPA SHALL BE UNDER NO

OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER TO INDEMNIFY PARTICIPANT OR HOLD

PARTICIPANT HARMLESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COSTS, OR DISBURSEMENTS AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPANT’S CONSIDERATION, DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW,
DRAFTING, ADOPTION, AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT’S INNOV ATION FUND MEASURES.

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

PARTICIPANT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, LOST

PROFIT, LOST OPPORTUNITY , OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES FOR ANY

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

DEVELOPMENT, DRAFTING, REVIEW, ADOPTION, AND/OR
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT’S INNOV ATION FUND MEASURES,

AND/OR ANY OTHER CLAIM, WRIT, PETITION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION

RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF

CONTRACT, WARRANTY , TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE.

6. Insurance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Participant shall include CPA’s logo and a statement acknowledging CPA funding of Innovation Fund measures on any equipment and project signage. Statements shall be provided by CPA and placement of such statement shall be agreed to by both Parties. Where CPA and Participant logos are used on any signage or documentation arising from this partnership, the logos of each Party will be of equal size.

8. General Provisions.

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

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

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

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

e. Independent Parties. Each Party shall perform its responsibilities and activities described herein separately and not as an officer, agent, employee, or volunteer of the other Party hereto. Each Party shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, and employees. Nothing herein shall be considered

5 as creating a partnership or joint venture between the parties.

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

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

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

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

To CPA:

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

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

[email protected]

To Participant:

Reata Kulcsar
Energy and Sustainability Officer
City of Carson
701 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745
[email protected]

j. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature(s) and transmitted either by facsimile or in a portable document format (“pdf”)

6 version by email and such electronic signature(s) shall be deemed as original for purposes of this Agreement and shall have the same force and effect as a manually executed original.

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

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

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

______________________________
David C. Roberts, Jr.

City Manager
City of Carson
Date:

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah R. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[rjl]

7 Exhibit A
Innovation Fund - Program Terms and Conditions

1. CPA Payment. CPA will provide financial reimbursement to Participant in an amount (i) no greater than $86,900 and (ii) to be specified in the Project Scope and Budget, as defined below.

a. CPA will issue payments within 30 days of receipt and review of supporting documentation provided by Participant, until the agreed upon budget is funded.

b. CPA reserves the right to pause or cease payments in CPA’s sole discretion if Participant does not provide a status report (“Status Report,” as such term is defined below) in a timely manner in accordance with Section 2.c. below. c. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the payments shall only be used for the purposes as agreed to in this Exhibit A.

2. Participant Obligations. In consideration of the Innovation Fund payment set forth in this Agreement, Participant shall perform obligations in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications set forth herein, including as follows:

a. Point of Contact. Within one (1) month of the Effective Date, Participant agrees to provide a dedicated point of contact to CPA for coordination and reporting purposes throughout the Term of this Agreement.

b. Meetings. Participant will provide project status and updates to CPA in regularly scheduled meetings, planned for every other month. Program updates and requests for reimbursement will be covered during these meetings, prior to Participant submitting payment requests.

c. Reporting. Participant agrees to provide CPA with a S tatus Report every six (6) months, and a project summary report (“Summary Report”) upon completion of their Innovation Fund project. The Status Report must include the metrics agreed upon by the Parties in the project scope as defined below. The Summary Report shall detail the outcomes of Participant’s Innovation Fund project , how funding provided by CPA was utilized to implement the project, and the key project metrics and benefits resulting from implementation of the Innovation Fund project.

d. Scope and Budget. Participant shall mutually agree with CPA on a project scope and budget (“Project Scope and Budget”) that details expected milestones, targeted number of participants, quarterly budget, and expected results, substantially in the form of Exhibit B, Form of Project Scope and Budget, attached to this Agreement.

Project implementation shall be completed within two (2) years of the Effective

8 Date of this Agreement. Participant acknowledges and agrees that it shall not be eligible to receive Project Funding (as such terms are defined below) until CPA and Participant mutually agree upon the Project Scope and Budget. Finalization of the Project Scope and Budget document can occur after execution of this Agreement , and can be updated throughout the term of the project upon agreement by both Parties.

e. Project Funding. Participant shall specify expected use of funding for their Innovation Fund project (“Project Funding”) and note those plans in the Project Scope and Budget. The Project Funding agreed upon by both Parties will be considered eligible expenses for CPA payment.

i. Participant acknowledges and agrees that any costs for consultant fees, installation of equipment, rebates or incentives to customers, or any other Innovation Fund project measures that are not agreed upon under the Project Scope and Budget shall be borne by Participant. ii. If Participant elects to distribute Project Funding to customers as part of their Innovation Fund project, Participant acknowledges that funding recipients are CPA customers as noted below.
iii. Participant is allowed to combine Project Funding from CPA with funding from other organizations and sources, subject to any requirements by those funding sources. Participant shall inform CPA if grants and other funding related to the project scope are received. Participant agrees and acknowledges that in no event shall the combined funding from CPA and third parties exceed 100% of total project costs. Should such situation arise, the Parties will review the Project Scope and Budget to consider amendments and/or a reduction in Project Funding.
iv. Reimbursement. Participant shall submit appropriate documentation to request reimbursement for measures as specified in the agreed upon Project Scope and Budget substantially in the form of Exhibit C, Form of Reimbursement Request, attached to the Agreement.

f. CPA Customer. Participant represents and warrants that Participant is a CPA public agency customer and acknowledges and agrees that Participant is required to continue to be a CPA public agency customer in order to be eligible to receive financial reimbursement under this Agreement. Further, Participant acknowledges that any funding distributed to customers as part of the Participant’s Innovation Fund project shall only be distributed to CPA customers.

g. Ongoing Data: Participant agrees to provide CPA access to Innovation Fund project findings and share project data up to one-year following completion of their Innovation Fund project, and participate in a one-year post award interview to share project status and results.

9 Exhibit B
Form of Project Scope and Budget
Following the terms provided in the Participation Agreement, the specific Project Scope and Budget for Participant will be submitted to CPA substantially in the form illustrated below.

Project Summary:
• Agency Name: City of Carson
• Agency Point of Contact: Reata Kulcsar
• Innovation Fund Project Title: EV Charging Wallet Pilot Program • Innovation Fund Project Goals: Provide discounted charging at the City’s EV charging stations focused on supporting residents with limited EV charging access. • Funding Amount Requested: $86,900

Table: Project Scope and Budget
Innovation
Fund Project
Measures
and/or
Activities
Proposed
Metrics
Timeline and
Key
Milestones
Proposed
Budget per
Measure

Anticipated
Results or
Benefits per
Measure (if
known)

Summarize how
Participant
intends to use
Project Funding
to implement
measures/
activities and
how project
results will be
tracked through
proposed
metrics.

10 Exhibit C
Form of Reimbursement Request
Participant will submit a W -9, and any invoices, receipts, or other appropriate documentation to show paid expenditure of funds, along with the reimbursement request for measures, as specified in the agreed upon Project Scope and Budget.

A reimbursement request with the information noted in the table below will be submitted to CPA for approval. CPA will notify the Participant of approval and forthcoming repayment.

Reimbursement Request Form
Innovation Fund
Project Measure
Reimbursement
Amount
Requested
Documentation
Provided (Invoice,
Purchase Receipt,
etc.)
Remaining Budget
(of the total Project
Funding amount)

Total Amounts

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 27. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Michael Whittiker, Community Services Director CS Community Services Subject: CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ETERNAL LOVE, LLC,DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS, FOR BUS STOP CLEANING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On October 24, 2024, Transportation Services released a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) notice to solicit qualiﬁedvendors for bus stop cleaning services. A total of four vendors submitted proposals by the directed deadline.Based on the completeness of the ﬁrm’s submission to the RFP and the cost of providing the service, ETERNALLOVE Limited Liability Company, dba VESTED SOLUTIONS (“Vested Solutions”), was selected as the mostresponsive vendor. Staff recommends awarding and approving a Contract Services Agreement with VestedSolutions for a ﬁve-year term, with the option for a two (2) year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of$480,000 over the course of the initial term (Exhibit No. 1).

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with ETERNAL LOVE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, aCalifornia limited liability company dba VESTED SOLUTIONS, for a ﬁve-year term, with the option for a two (2)year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $480,000 over the course of the initial term (Exhibit No. 1;"Agreement").2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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

IV. BACKGROUND
The City’s ﬁxed-route bus service, the Carson Circuit, provides transportation to the community via two (2)neighborhood-serving routes to schools, parks, retail businesses, and more. The service also offers convenientconnections to Long Beach Transit, Metro, Gardena Transit, and Torrance Transit. All ﬁve operators utilize the City’sbus stops, which are managed by Transportation Services.

To ensure a clean and safe environment for users of City bus stops, Transportation Services currently maintains anagreement with Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County, to provide routine cleaning of over210 City bus stops. As the contract is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025, an RFP notice was published onOctober 24, 2024, to solicit bus stop cleaning services from qualiﬁed vendors. A total of four (4) ﬁrms submittedproposals. Based on the completeness of the vendor’s response to the RFP and the proposed cost of providing theservice, Vested Solutions was selected. Cost proposals are outlined below:

Vested Solutions: $480,000 over the initial ﬁve-year term Shelter Clean Services, LLC: $8,041,915 over the initial ﬁve-year term Sherrod and Sons, LLC: $2,570,940 over the initial ﬁve-year term Socal Concrete Cleaners, LLC: $1,527,000 over the initial ﬁve-year term Staff recommends that the City Council award and approve a ﬁve-year Contract Services Agreement with VestedSolutions, with the option for a two (2) year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $480,000 over the initialterm.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
Should the City Council approve the recommendation, funds for the ﬁrst year of the Agreement were budgeted inproposed FY 2025-26 budget in Proposition A account no. 218-90-940-181-6004. Funds for the remainder of thecontract term will be included in subsequent annual budgets.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Draft Agreement

Attachments
Exhibit No. 1 - Draft Agreement.pdf
01007.0001/1053385.3

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and

ETERNAL LOVE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DBA

VESTED SOLUTIONS
-1- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3

AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND

ETERNAL LOVE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS

THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of the 1st day of July, 2025 by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and ETERNAL LOVE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, a California limited liability company DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS (“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 profe ssional 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 -2- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3
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 facilities, 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 conditions 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 written inst ructions 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 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 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.

1.10 Compliance with Labor and Wage Laws.

The Services are subject to prevailing wages under the Labor Code and as such, the below provisions will apply:

(a) Public Work. The Parties acknowledge that the work to be performed under this Agreement is a “public work” as defined in Labor Code Section 1720 and that this Agreement is therefore subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works contracts and the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“ DIR”) implementing such statutes. The work performed under this Agreement is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.

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performance of any work under this Agreement.

(c) Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to the extent required by Labor Code Section 1771. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. By initiating any work under this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Consultant shall post a copy of the same at each job site where work is performed under this Agreement. If this Agreement is subject to the payment of federal prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § 3141 et seq .), then Consultant shall pay the higher of either the state for federal prevailing wage applicable to each laborer.

(d) Penalty for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages . Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit two hundred dollars ($200) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor.

(e) Payroll Records . Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subcontractor to: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform the City of the location of the records.

(f) Apprentices. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations.

Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within sixty (60) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of its subcontractors shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement.

(g) Eight-Hour Work Day. Consultant acknowledges that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810.

(h) Penalties for Excess Hours . Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours.

Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit twenty -five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of eight (8) hours per day, and forty (40) hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours -5- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3
worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than one and one -half (1½) times the basic rate of pay.

(i) Workers’ Compensation. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees if it has employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Consultant certifies as follows:

“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self -insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with suc h provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.”

(j) Consultant’s Responsibility for Subcontractors . For every subcontractor who will perform work under this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for such subcontractor’s compliance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code, and shall make such compliance a requirement in any contract with any subcontractor for work under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor’s compl iance, including without limitation, conducting a review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor on a periodic basis or upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Consultant shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any such failure by any subcontractor.

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 Four Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8. -6- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3

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, less contract retention; (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.

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.

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 subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories.

Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within 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. 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 Force Majeure.

The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay.

The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the 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 Of ficer’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:

Vernon Wyllie-James Senior Project Manager & Owner (Name) (Title)
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Mason Westerman Field Supervisor
(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 Jason Jo, Transportation Program Manager, or such person as may be 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, -9- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3
compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an 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, whe ther 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 Consult ant 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) Worker’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 insurance coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.

c) Automotive Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CA 00 01 including “any auto” and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent ). A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and -10- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3
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 $2,000,000 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) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor.

All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein.

f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with 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 Certificates 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:
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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 the Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnific ation 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, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, 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:
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(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 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.

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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.

Notwithstanding 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 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, Consultant 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.
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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 su ch 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 attorney’s 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 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.

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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, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be lia ble 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.

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 exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.6 Legal Action.

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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 Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) 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, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, 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 termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

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 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.
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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 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.

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 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. -18- 01007.0001/349900.1 01007.0001/1053385.3
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 counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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 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.
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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 interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s )he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “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
[brj]

CONSULTANT:

Eternal Love Limited Liability Company, a
California limited liability company DBA
Vested Solutions

By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

Address: P.O. Box 642 Palm Desert,
CA 92261

If Consultant is a limited liability company, any one of the following options will satisfy City’s signature requirements pursuant to the Corporations Code. Option A: 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. Option B: Signatures required from two managers unless the LLC is managed by one manager per its articles of organization, in which case only one signature from that manager is required. Option C: One signature required from any member unless the LLC is manager-managed per its articles of organization. Option D: One signature required from any manager if the LLC is manager- managed per its articles of organization. CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED,

AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE

BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On , 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 in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

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

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature:

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

A. Perform Bus Stop Cleaning Services for all City bus stops as identified in Exhibit “A-1” attached hereto and associated areas, as more particularly detailed and except as otherwise provided below.

B. "Bus Stop Cleaning Services" of City bus stops shall mean and include all of the following, without limitation: (1) monthly power wash cleaning of all bus shelters*, including walls, advertising displays, roofs and interiors, and sidewalks appurtenant and adjacent to City bus stops; (2) bi-weekly (i.e., every other week) damp wiping of all bus benches, trash receptacles, and route schedule displays; (3) daily collection and disposal of all trash, litter, refuse and debris in and around waste receptacles appurtenant and adjacent to each Ci ty bus stop; and (4) immediate removal of all preexisting or new graffiti found on bus shelters, bus benches, waste receptacles, sign poles, route schedule displays, and sidewalks appurtenant and adjacent to transit stops and shelters.

*Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Agreement, City and Consultant acknowledge that City has an existing “Transit Shelter Advertising Services Agreement” in place with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC (“Clear Channel”), whereby Clear Cha nnel is obligated to maintain, repair, clean, and service certain “Covered Shelters,” and that the term “Covered Shelters” as defined in that agreement includes some of the bus stop shelters that are identified in Exhibit “A-1” attached hereto, and that Clear Channel’s cleaning obligation with respect to the “Covered Shelters” is not limited to the advertising panels located on the “Covered Shelters.” Accordingly, the Contract Officer, in his or her sole discretion, may direct Consultant to refrain from monthly power wash cleaning of, or to reduce the frequency of power wash cleaning to less than monthly for, some or all of the City bus shelters identified in Exhibit “A-1” that also constitute “Covered Shelters” as defined in that agreement, in order to prevent unnecessary, duplicative, or conflicting services to the City . In the event the Contract Officer so directs Consultant, City and Consultant agree there will be no associated adjustment in compensation, as Consultant has agreed to increase the frequency of damp wiping to the bi -weekly frequency as specified above (whereas Consultant’s proposal specified a frequency of monthly) in consideration of this anticipated potential reduction of power washing services, although it is understood and agreed that the increased frequency of damp wiping will not depend on whether or to what extent the Contract Officer ultimately directs Consultant to reduce power washing services.

C. Consultant shall provide at its sole expense, all personnel, vehicles, tools, parts and supplies necessary to perform Bus Stop Cleaning Services. Consultant shall also provide uniforms for its employees servicing the bus stops and require such uniforms to be worn by its personnel while performing the services.

D. Additionally, to the extent not included in the Bus Stop Cleaning Services specified A-

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in subsection (B) above, each City bus stop identified in Exhibit A -1, shall be visually inspected for cleanliness, and serviced accordingly (which may include sweeping, etc., but will not require pressure washing beyond the frequency specified in subsection (B) above) on a daily basis, six (6) days per week, Monday through Saturday, to a minimum area of twenty feet in length, and ten feet in depth from the curb to the back of the sidewalk (or larger if necessitated by the area of the transit stop), excluding any non-City facilities located within such area.

E. Trash bag liners must be properly secured within waste receptacles to adequately contain refuse. Damaged trash bag liners must be replaced immediately with a new liner to prevent spillage of waste. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in consideration of the envi ronment, Consultant’s technicians may reuse liners when there are no noticeable odors or excess liquid or solid waste on or in them unless the Contract Officer, in his or her sole discretion, determines that any abuses or shortfalls in the judgment of Consultant’s technicians occur in this regard, in which case the Contract Officer may mandate strict daily replacement of liners at all locations.

F. Routine inspection and cleaning of all transparent screen displays belonging to bus shelters advertising windows and route schedule display cases utilizing industry- accepted cleaning products including but not limited to non-abrasive cleaning agents and microfiber towels.

G. Routine inspection and removal of all existing or newly discovered graffiti on any section of City’s bus stops or associated facilities, including shelters, benches, sign poles, route schedule displays, and waste receptacles, utilizing industry-accepted cleaning products including but not limited to non-abrasive cleaning agents and microfiber towels.

H. Consultant shall immediately notify City’s Contract Officer of any damage found to any part of a City bus stop identified in Exhibit “A-1”.

I. If deemed necessary by Consultant to avoid hazards if/when it is necessary to service a bus stop location at a time when there is significant traffic congestion (although Consultant should attempt to avoid such situations as specified in Exhibit “D”), Consultant may, subject to Contract Officer approval, implement or utilize precautions such as vehicle light bars or traffic cones, and if directed by the Contract Officer, Consultant shall do so.

J. Consultant’s washing of the City bus stops shall utilize only water and industry accepted cleaning products that may lawfully enter into the City storm drain system.

Consultant shall notify the Contract Officer of all cleaning products to be used, and the Contract Officer may, in his or her sole discretion, disallow use of any particular cleaning product. Cleaning products used shall not leave a harsh smell nor damage any of the relevant surfaces to which they may be applied, including but not limited to advertising window displays.

K. With and to the extent of prior approval from the Contract Officer, Consultant may be allowed to forego pressure washing (but not other services) of City bus stops during times of heavy rain, but in that event Consultant shall be obligated to make A-

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up such services at a later date/time as determined by the Contract Officer.

L. City’s Contract Officer may, at any time during normal hours of service as specified in Exhibit “D,” submit unexpected, unscheduled same -day service requests for cleaning, excess trash/litter/debris removal/pickup, or graffiti removal at any City bus stop location identified in Exhibit “A-1” to Consultant, using a designated email address that shall be provided by Consultant to the Contract Officer immediately upon effectiveness of this Agreement. Consultant shall be available to, and shall, promptly (i.e., the same day, or no later than the morning of the next working day where the request is made after 1:00 p.m. on the subject working day and the Consultant cannot feasibly address the issue on the same day) respond to and address such service requests (including but not limited to providing written follow up responses within the time specified in Section II.A of this Exhibit) at no additional charge to City, even if such services represent an additional instance of the requested service at the subject City bus stop location beyond what is required by other provisions of this Agreement.

M. Without limitation of any rights or remedies available to City under applicable law, Consultant is responsible to pay City for the cost of repairing any damage to City property caused by Consultant in connection with Consultant’s performance of the services, and such cost may be deducted from Consultant’s compensation pursuant to Section 7.3.

N. Consultant may dispose of trash bags collected from the City bus stops at the City’s Corporate Yard unless otherwise directed by the Contract Officer. For the avoidance of doubt, City is not obligated to provide any City or other facility for disposal of any such trash bags; in the event the Contract Officer directs Consultant that trash bags may no longer be disposed of at the Corporate Yard and does not identify another City facility that Consultant may use for such purposes in lieu of the Corporate Yard, Consultant shall be responsible for identifying, securing and using another, non -City source/facility in compliance with applicable law, at no additional cost to City.

II. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant shall keep the City apprised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

A. A written follow -up response within one (1) business day (with before and after photographs) to all ad hoc requests from City relating to, without limitation, removal of graffiti, excess waste, broken glass, or other matters of a similar nature.

B. Consultant shall complete Incident Reports arising out of any Consultant-involved incidents occurring in connection with Consultant’s performance of the services, such as disputes or complaints from riders or general public. Incident reports must be transmitted to City’s Contract Officer within 24 hours from time of occurrence.

C. Consultant shall complete Accident Reports arising out of any Consultant - A-

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involved accidents occurring in connection with Consultant’s performance of the services, such as collisions involving vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians or property damage. Vehicle or violence related accident reports shall also be accompanied with a police report from the responding law enforcement agency. Accident reports must be transmitted to City’s Contract Officer within 24 hours from the time of occurrence regardless of the amount of damage or lack thereof.

D. Consultant shall maintain daily worklogs for the purpose of recording serviced stops. At a minimum, worklogs must indicate daily servicing of waste receptacles and monthly power wash cleanings. Worklogs s hall accompany Consultant’s monthly invoice statement to the City.

III. 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.

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

A. Vernon Wyllie-James, Project Manager

B. Mason Westerman, Field Supervisor

C. Chamel Payne, Site Team Lead

D. David Garcia, Custodian
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EXHIBIT “A-1”

CARSON TRANSIT SYSTEM STOPS

Stop Benches Trash Receptacles Shelters
1 Avalon_Gardena SW Bench
2 Avalon_Gardena SE Bench
3 Avalon_169th SE Bench
4 Avalon_169th SW Bench
5 Avalon_Walnut NE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
6 Avalon_Albertoni NW Bench Trash receptacle
7 Avalon_Albertoni SE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
8 Avalon_Albertoni SW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
9 Avalon_Colony Cove NE Bench Shelter
10 Avalon_Harbor Village NW Bench
11 Avalon_Victoria SW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
12 Avalon Victoria NE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
13 Avalon_Victoria SE Bench
14 Victoria_Avalon SE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
15 Avalon_184th NE Bench Shelter
16 Avalon_184th SW Bench Shelter
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68 Main_218th SW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
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74 Main_228th SW Bench
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79 Main_Sepulveda NW Bench
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81 Main_Sepulveda SE Bench Trash receptacle
82 Main_Sepulveda SW Bench
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85 Central_Albertoni SW Bench
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89 Central_University SE Bench Trash receptacle
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100 Vera_Carson NW Bench
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121 Bitterlake_Hemingway Park Bench
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133 Victoria_Central NW Bench Shelter
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135 Victoria_Avalon NW Bench Shelter
136 University_Central SE Bench Trash receptacle
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143 Turmont_Scobey NW Bench Trash receptacle
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161 213th_Grace SE Bench
162 Carson_Figueroa SE Bench Trash receptacle
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165 Carson_Moneta NW Bench
166 Carson_Main NW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
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168 Carson_Orrick NW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
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170 Carson_Dolores SE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
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172 Carson_Grace NW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
173 Carson_Avalon SE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
174 Carson_Avalon SW Bench Shelter
175 Carson_Avalon NW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
176 Carson_Bonita NW Bench
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178 Carson_Perry NW Bench Trash receptacle
179 Carson_Acarus SE Bench
180 Carson_Vera NW Bench
181 Carson_Vera SE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
182 Carson_Martin NW Bench Trash receptacle
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184 Carson_Arnold Ctr NW Bench
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186 Carson_Harbor View NW Bench
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191 Moneta_224th NE Bench
192 Moneta_Shadwell NE Bench
193 223rd_Dolores NW Bench Trash receptacle
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195 223rd_Grace NW Bench Trash receptacle
196 223rd_Grace SE Bench
197 223rd_Bonita NW Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
198 223rd_Edgar NE Bench Trash receptacle Shelter
199 223rd_Lucerne NW Bench Trash receptacle
200 223rd_Marathon SW Bench
201 Sepulveda_Figueroa NW Bench
202 Sepulveda_Figueroa NE Bench
203 Sepulveda_Main NW Bench Trash receptacle
204 Sepulveda_Dolores SE Bench
205 Sepulveda_Panama NW Bench
206 Sepulveda_Panama SE Bench
207 Lomita_Figueroa NW Bench
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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
(additions shown in bold italics, deletions in strikethrough):

I. Section 2.2 (“Method of Compensation”) of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

“The method of compensation shall consist of may include: (i) a monthly lump sum payment in the amount set forth in Sections I-II of Exhibit “C” upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services, less contract retention; (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.”

II. The first paragraph of Section 2.4 (“Invoices”) of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

“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 subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.”

III. Section 3.4 (“Term”) of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

“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) for five (5) years (i.e. 60 months) from the effective date hereof (i.e. from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030). City shall have the option, in its sole discretion, upon written notice to Consultant and a duly approved written amendment to this Agreement, to extend foregoing term for a single two- year extension period, at the rates of compensation set forth in Exhibit “C”except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit ‘D’).”

IV. Section 4.5 (“Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment”) is hereby amended as follows:

“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 A-1-

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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.”
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V. Section 6.1 (“Records”) of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

“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 by appointment 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 public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.”

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

I. Consultant shall perform the Services for a flat monthly fee of $8,000.00, including all costs and expenses.

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 describing the services performed.

B. A statement of the flat monthly fee charged pursuant to Section I of this Exhibit.

IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $ 480,000 as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

I. Consultant shall perform all Services in accordance with the following:

A. Services shall be performed six days per week, Monday through Saturday, excluding the federal holidays of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise directed/approved by the Contract Officer, as and to the extent necessary to complete all Services.

B. Consultant shall provide the Contract Officer with a precise schedule for performance of the Services, detailing the days, times and nature of services performed at each City bus stop location, which shall be specified in the schedule.

The schedule shall be prepared with an aim to minimizing potential traffic impacts, congestion or associated hazards in the performance of the services, such as seeking to avoid servicing City bus stops that are located in congested areas during predictable hours of peak congestion. The City bus stops that are located adjacent to the California State University, Dominguez Hills campus (including the Dignity Health Sports Park/Complex), City Hall, and the City’s Community Center, without limitation, are high-traffic zones which should be prioritized in terms of scheduling to avoid undue congestion or related traffic hazards. The schedule shall be subject to approval of the Contract Officer for compliance with this Agreement and shall be subject to modification as deemed necessar y by the Contract Officer for compliance with this Agreement and to reflect any adjustment made pursuant to Section I.B of Exhibit “A.” Consultant may adjust the schedule at any time during the term of this Agreement, subject to prior approval of the Contract Officer.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to modifying hours of service and the number of City bus stops. Consultant shall be required to implement any such changes directed by the Contract Officer within ten (10) business days from issuance, or sooner where safety issues are involved as determined by the Contract Officer.

C. Consultant shall be available to accommodate City’s service requests via telephone and/or email between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Saturday.

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

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 28. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-035, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDINGAGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATIONAUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNALINSTALLATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS, LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241, FTIP # LA9919136 I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson (City) is undertaking Project No. 1657: Traﬃc Signal Installation at Six Intersections at the following locations: Figueroa Street at Victoria Street; Figueroa Street at 223rd Street; Figueroa Street at 234th Street; Main Street at Albertoni Street; Main Street at 220th Street; and Main Street at Victoria Street (Exhibit No. 1).

Grant funds were awarded to the City to cover, in part, the construction of this project from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Measure “R” funds in the amount of $3,730,000.00 in accordance with the terms of a Funding Agreement (Exhibit No. 2).

The Funding Agreement was approved by City Council on May 16, 2023 and it expires on June 30, 2025.

Amendment No. 1 to the Funding Agreement (Exhibit No. 3) extends the lapsing date to June 30, 2026.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. ADOPT Resolution 25-035 approving Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority extending the project completion date to June 30, 2026 (Exhibit No. 4).

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 (Exhibit No. 3) following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the installation of traﬃc signals at six intersections: Figueroa Street at Victoria Street; Figueroa Street at 223rd Street; Figueroa Street at 234th Street; Main Street at Albertoni Street; Main Street at 220th Street; and Main Street at Victoria Street.

III. ALTERNATIVES
DO NOT ADOPT Resolution 25-035 APPROVING Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1; however, the City must execute this funding agreement amendment in order to extend the project completion date. Invoices for reimbursement after the current lapsing date cannot be submitted to LACMTA unless this funding agreement amendment is fully executed.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) calls for the construction of Project No. 1657 - Traﬃc Signal Installation at Six Intersections. The Project includes the construction of roadway and traﬃc signal modiﬁcations at six existing traﬃc signal-controlled intersections in the City of Carson. The six intersection improvements along Main Street and Figueroa Street are near and run parallel to the I-110 Freeway. Traﬃc from freeways at local interchanges adversely impacts the operations of these intersections. These impacts occur especially during peak hours, when traﬃc exiting nearby I-110 off ramps combined with the regional north-south traﬃc overwhelms the existing operational capacity of the intersections. The six traﬃc signals will be upgraded and improved to provide increased intersection capacity, upgraded safety lighting, new video detection systems, and pedestrian head upgrades. The traﬃc signal controllers will be programmed to ensure eﬃcient and safer vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle travel, improve the level of service and reduce delays at the project intersections.

This Project was approved for funding through two separate Measure R grants (MR312.41 and MR312.46) and the City requested Metro to program funding to cover the PS&E, Construction, and Construction Support phases. In addition, Metro offered the City of Carson the services to prepare and complete the plans, speciﬁcations and estimate for the project. Metro completed the PS&E and will also lead the Construction Support Services phase of the project. The City of Carson will be responsible for advertising the bid for construction, awarding the bid to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder, and managing the construction of the project.

The existing agreement with Metro is set to expire on June 30, 2025. This amendment which has been approved as to form by the County Counsel, will extend the term of the agreement until June 30, 2026. Staff is requesting the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Funding Agreement, which will extend the lapsing date of FY2016-17, FY2017-18, and FY2021-22 funds to June 30, 2026 and provide enough time ensuring deliverables are met, and for the construction phase of the project to get completed.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Location Map

2. Funding Agreement

3. Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1

4. Resolution 25-035
Prepared by: Gilbert Marquez, P.E., City Engineer, John C. Merrill, P.E., T.E., Traﬃc Engineer, and Ian Holst, P.E.,Associate Civil Engineer

Attachments
Location Map
MR312.41 Funding Agreement
MR312 Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1
Resolution 25-035
FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: South Bay

Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241

Project No. 1657 Location Map
Albertoni St & Main St
Main St & Victoria St
Figueroa St & Victoria St
Main St & 220th St
Figueroa St & 223rd St
Figueroa St & 234th St
FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
Rev: 06.01.2021 1 Measure R Funding Agreement – Highways – General

MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT
HIGHWAY PROGRAM (General)
This Funding Agreement (“FA”) is made and entered into effective as of March 1, 2023 (“Effective Date”), and is by and between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("LACMTA") and City of Carson ("GRANTEE")for Main Street and Figueroa Street Traffic Signal Upgrades, LACMTA Project ID# MR312.41 and FTIP# LA9919136, (the "Project"). This Project is eligible for funding under Line 33 of the Measure R Expenditure Plan.

WHEREAS, LACMTA adopted Ordinance #08-01, the Traffic Relief and Rail Expansion Ordinance, on July 24, 2008 (the “Ordinance”), which Ordinance was approved by the voters of Los Angeles County on November 4, 2008 as “Measure R” and became effective on January 2, 2009.

WHEREAS, the Project title was administratively changed from “Traffic Signal Upgrades at 10 Intersections” to “Main Street and Figueroa Street Traffic Signal Upgrades.” WHEREAS, the Project locations were administratively changed to include the following intersections only: (1) Figueroa Street/234th Street; (2) Figueroa Street/223rd Street; (3) Figueroa Street/Victoria Street; (4) Main Street/Albertoni Street; (5) Main Street/Victoria Street; (6) and Main Street/220th Street.

WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board, at its June 23, 2016 meeting, programmed $1,400,000 in Measure R Funds to GRANTEE for Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) and Construction; and
WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board, at its January 23, 2020 meeting, approved that LACMTA would manage and complete the design for the Project; and WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board, at its July 22, 2021 meeting, programmed an additional $2,820,000 in Measure R Funds to GRANTEE for Construction, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this FA; and
WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board on June 25, 2020, delegated administrative authority to staff to allow changes in project sponsor to deliver board approved projects; and WHEREAS, LACMTA completed the design for the Project and expended $300,000 of the total funds programmed. LACMTA will expend an additional $190,000 in programmed funds for design work during the Construction phase; and
WHEREAS, the Funds remaining for the Project are as follows: $3,730,000 for Construction of the Project, lead by GRANTEE.

WHEREAS, the Funds are currently programmed as follows: $10,000 in Measure R Funds in Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17; $900,000 in Measure R Funds in FY2017-18; $1,400,000 in FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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Measure R Funds in FY 2021-22; and $1,420,000 in Measure R Funds in FY 2022-23. The total designated for Construction of the Project is $3,730,000.

WHEREAS, the funding set forth herein is intended to fundonly Constructionof the Project; and
WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board on January 26, 2023, delegated administrative authority to staff to extend funding lapsing dates to meet PAED, PS&E, ROW, and Construction time frames; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee and LACMTA desire to extend the lapsing date of Funds programmed for FY 2016-17 to lapse June 30, 2024 and Funds programmed for FY 2017-18 to lapse June 30, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:

The terms and conditions of this FA consist of the following and each is incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein:

1. Part I – Specific Terms of the FA

2. Part II – General Terms of the FA

3. Attachment A – Project Funding

4. Attachment B – Measure R Expenditure Plan Guidelines

5. Attachment B-1 – Expenditure Plan - Cost & Cash Flow Budget

6. Attachment C – Scope of Work

7. Attachment D – Project Reporting and Expenditure Guidelines

8. Attachment D-1 – intentionally omitted

9. Attachment D-2 – Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report

10. Attachment E – Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Sheet

11. Attachment F – Bond Requirements

12. Attachment G-1 – Special Grant Conditions - Signal Synchronization, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Transportation Technology Improvements

13. Attachment G-2 – Los Angeles County Regional ITS Architecture (CONNECT IT) Consistency Self-Certification Policy Form

14. Any other attachments or documents referenced in the above documents In the event of a conflict, the Special Grant Conditions, if any, shall prevail over the Specific Terms of the FA and any attachments and the Specific Terms of the FA shall prevail over the General Terms of the FA.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this FA to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the dates indicated below:

FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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PART I

SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE FA

1. Title of the Project (the "Project"): Traffic Signal Upgrades – Construction. LACMTA Project ID# MR312.41, FTIP# LA9919136.

2. Grant Funds:

2.1 Programmed Funds for this Project consist of the following: Measure R Funds.

2.2 To the extent the Measure R Funds are available; LACMTA shall make to GRANTEE a grant of the Measure R funds in the amount of $3,730,000 (the “Funds”) for the Project. LACMTA Board of Directors’ action of July 22, 2021 granted the Measure R Funds for the Project. The Funds are programmed over four years for Fiscal Years (FY) FY 2016-17, FY 2017-18, FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23.

3. This grant shall be paid on a reimbursement basis. GRANTEE must provide the appropriate supporting documentation with the Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report.

GRANTEE Funding Commitment, if applicable, must be spent in the appropriate proportion to the Funds with each quarter’s expenditures. LACMTA will withhold five percent (5%) of eligible expenditures per invoice as retention pending an audit of expenditures and completion of scope of work.

4. Attachment Athe “Project Funding” documents all sources of funds programmed for the Project as approved by LACMTA. The Project Funding includes the total programmed funds for the Project, including the Funds programmed by LACMTA and, if any, the GRANTEE Funding Commitment of other sources of funding. The Project Funding also includes the fiscal years in which all the funds for the Project are programmed. The Funds are subject to adjustment by subsequent LACMTA Board Action.

5. Attachment B-1 is the Expenditure Plan- Cost & Cash Flow Budget (the "Expenditure Plan"). It is the entire proposed cash flow, the Budget and financial plan for the Project, which includes the total sources of all funds programmed to the Project, including GRANTEE and other entity funding commitments, if any, for this Project as well as the fiscal year and quarters the Project funds are anticipated to be expended. GRANTEE shall update the Expenditure Plan annually, no later than December 31, and such update shall be submitted to LACMTA’s Senior Executive Officer of Construction & Engineering in writing. If the LACMTA’s Senior Executive Officer of Construction & Engineering concurs with such updated Expenditure Plan in writing, Attachment B-1 shall be replaced with the new Attachment B-1 setting forth the latest approved Expenditure Plan. Payments under this FA shall be consistent with Attachment B-1 as revised from time to time. Any change to the final milestone date must be made by a fully executed amendment to this FA.

6. Attachment Cis the “Scope of Work”. The GRANTEE shall complete the Project as described in the Scope of Work. This Scope of Work shall include a detailed description of the Project and the work to be completed, including anticipated Project milestones and a schedule consistent with the lapsing policy in Part II, Section 9, and a description of the Project limits, if FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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applicable. No later than December 31 of each year, GRANTEE shall notify LACMTA if there are any changes to the final milestone date set forth in the schedule or any changes to the Scope of Work. If LACMTA agrees to such changes, the parties shall memorialize such changes in an amendment to this FA. Work shall be delivered in accordance with the schedule and scope identified in this FA unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing in an amendment to this FA. If GRANTEE fails to meet milestones or fails to deliver the Project, LACMTA will have the option to suspend or terminate the FA for default as described in Part II, Sections 2, 9, 10 and 11 herein below. To the extent interim milestone dates are not met but GRANTEE believes and can show documentation acceptable to LACMTA supporting GRANTEE’S ability to make up the time so as to not impact the final milestone date, GRANTEE shall notify LACMTA of such changes in its Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports and such interim milestone dates will automatically be amended to the latest interim milestone dates provided in the Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports Attachment D-2. In no event can the final milestone date be amended by a Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report.

7. No changes to this FA, including but not limited to the Funds, and any other source of funds from LACMTA in the Project Funding, Expenditure Plan or the Scope of Workshall be allowed without an amendment to the original FA, approved and signed by both parties.

8. Attachment Dis the “Project Reporting & Expenditure Guidelines”. GRANTEE shall complete the “Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report”. The Quarterly Progress/ Expenditure Report are attached to this FA as Attachment D-2 in accordance with Attachment D – Project Reporting and Expenditure Guidelines.

9. Attachment E, the "FTIP PROJECT SHEET (PDF)", is required to ensure that the Project is programmed correctly in the most up-to-date FTIP document. The FTIP PROJECT SHEET (PDF) can be found in ProgramMetro FTIP database under the reports section at http://program.metro.net. All projects that receive funding through Measure R must be programmed into the FTIP, which includes locally funded regionally significant projects for information and air quality modeling purposes. GRANTEE shall review the Project in ProgramMetro each year and update or correct the Project information as necessary during a scheduled FTIP amendment or adoption. GRANTEE will be notified of amendments and adoptions to the FTIP via e-mail. Changes to the FTIP through ProgramMetro should be made as soon as possible after GRANTEE is aware of any changes to the Project, but no later than October 1 of the year the change or update is effective. Should GRANTEE fail to meet this date, it may affect GRANTEE's ability to access funding, delay the Project and may ultimately result in the Funds being lapsed.

10. LACMTA anticipates it may need to avail itself of lower cost bonds or other debt, the interest on which is tax exempt for federal tax purposes and/or Build America Bonds as defined in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 or similar types of bonds (collectively, the 'Bonds") to provide at least a portion of its funding commitments under this Agreement to GRANTEE. GRANTEE shall ensure that the expenditure of the Funds disbursed to GRANTEE does not jeopardize the tax-exemption of the interest, the Federal subsidy payment or the tax credit, as applicable, as specified in the Bond Requirements attached as Attachment F to this Agreement. GRANTEE agrees to provide LACMTA with progress reports, expenditure documentation, and any other documentation as reasonably FTIP #: LA9919136
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requested by LACMTA and necessary for LACMTA to fulfill its responsibilities as the grantee or administrator or bond issuer of the Funds. With regard to LACMTA debt financing to provide any portion of the Funds, GRANTEE shall take all reasonable actions as may be requested of it by LACMTA's Project Manager for the Project, to assist LACMTA in demonstrating and maintaining over time, compliance with the relevant sections of the Federal Tax Code to maintain such bonds tax status.

11. GRANTEE shall comply with the “Special Grant Conditions” attached asAttachment G, if any.

12. No changes to the (i) Grant amount, (ii) Project Funding, (iii) the Scope of Work (except as provided herein), (iv) Final milestone date or (v) Special Grant Conditions, shall be allowed without a written amendment to this FA, approved and signed by the LACMTA Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee and GRANTEE. Modifications that do not materially affect the terms of this FA, such as redistributing Funds among existing budget line items or non- material schedule changes must be formally requested by GRANTEE and approved by LACMTA in writing. Non-material changes are those changes which do not affect the grant amount or its schedule, Project Funding, or the Scope of Work, including the Work schedule.

13. LACMTA's Address:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attention: Shrota Sharma
LACMTA Project Manager
Mail Stop 99-18-2
Phone (213) 418-3058
E-mail [email protected]

14. GRANTEE's Address:

City of Carson
701 E. Carson St
Carson, CA 90745
Gilbert Marquez
Phone: (310) 952-1700
[email protected]
FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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PART II

GENERAL TERMS OF THE FA

1. TERM
The term of this FA shall commence on the Effective Date of this FA, and shall terminate upon the occurrence of all of the following, unless terminated earlier as provided herein: (i) the agreed upon Scope of Work has been completed; (ii) all LACMTA audit and reporting requirements have been satisfied; and (iii) the final disbursement of the Funds has been made to GRANTEE. All eligible Project expenses as defined in the Reporting and Expenditure Guidelines (Attachment D), incurred after the FA Effective Date shall be reimbursed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this FA unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing.

2. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION
Should LACMTA determine there are insufficient Measure R Funds available for the Project, LACMTA may suspend or terminate this FA by giving written notice to GRANTEE at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such suspension or termination. If a Project is suspended or terminated pursuant to this section, LACMTA will not reimburse GRANTEE any costs incurred after that suspension or termination date, except those costs necessary to: (i) to return any facilities modified by the Project construction to a safe and operable state; and (ii) suspend or terminate the construction contractor’s control over the Project. LACMTA’s share of these costs will be consistent with the established funding percentages outlined in this FA.

3. INVOICE BY GRANTEE
Unless otherwise stated in this FA, the Quarterly Progress/ Expenditure Report, with supporting documentation of expenses, Project progress and other documents as required, which has been pre-approved by LACMTA, all as described in Part II, Section 6.1 of this FA, shall satisfy LACMTA invoicing requirements. Grantee shall only submit for payment the LACMTA pre-approved Quarterly Progress/ Expenditure Report Packets to the LACMTA Project Manager at the email address shown in Part I and to LACMTA Accounts Payable Department as shown below.

Submit invoice with supporting documentation to:

[email protected](preferable)
or
mail to:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Accounts Payable
P. O. Box 512296
Los Angeles, CA 90051-0296
All invoice material must contain the following information:

Re: LACMTA Project ID# MR312.41 and FA# FA9200000000MR31241 LACMTA Project Manager: Shrota Sharma; Mail Stop 99-18-2 FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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4. USE OF FUNDS

4.1 GRANTEE shall utilize the Funds to complete the Project as described in the Scope of Work and in accordance with the Reporting and Expenditure Guidelines and the specifications for use for the transportation purposes described in the Ordinance.

4.2 Attachment C shall constitute the agreed upon Scope of Work between LACMTA and GRANTEE for the Project. The Funds, as granted under this FA, can only be used towards the completion of the Scope of Work detailed in Attachment C.

4.3 GRANTEE shall not use the Funds to substitute for any other funds or projects not specified in this FA. Further, GRANTEE shall not use the Funds for any expenses or activities above and beyond the approved Scope of Work (Attachment C) without an amendment to the FA approved and signed by the LACMTA Chief Executive Officer or his Designee. To the extent LACMTA provides GRANTEE with bond or commercial paper proceeds, such Funds may not be used to reimburse for any costs that jeopardize the tax exempt nature of such financings as reasonably determined by LACMTA and its bond counsel.

4.4 GRANTEE must use the Funds in the most cost-effective manner. If GRANTEE intends to use a consultant or contractor to implement all or part of the Project, LACMTA requires that such activities be procured in accordance with GRANTEE’s contracting procedures and consistent with State law as appropriate. GRANTEE will also use the Funds in the most cost-effective manner when the Funds are used to pay “in-house” staff time. This effective use of funds provision will be verified by LACMTA through on- going Project monitoring and through any LACMTA interim and final audits.

4.5 GRANTEE’S employee, officers, councilmembers, board member, agents, or consultants (a “GRANTEE Party”) are prohibited from participating in the selection, award, or administration of a third-party contract or sub-agreement supported by the Funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. A conflict of interest would include, without limitation, an organizational conflict of interest or when any of the following parties has a financial or other interest in any entity selected for award: (a) a GRANTEE Party (b) any member of a GRANTEE Party’s immediate family, (c) a partner of a GRANTEE Party; (d) any organization that employs or intends to employ any of the above. This conflict of interest provision will be verified by LACMTA through on-going Project monitoring and through any LACMTA interim and final audits.

4.6 If a facility, equipment (such as computer hardware or software), vehicle or property, purchased or leased using the Funds, ceases to be used for the proper use as originally stated in the Scope of Work, or the Project is discontinued, any Funds expended for that purpose must be returned to LACMTA as follows: GRANTEE shall be required to repay the Funds in proportion to the useful life remaining and in an equal proportion of the grant to GRANTEE Funding Commitment ratio.

4.7 If the Project requires the implementation of an Intelligent Transportation Systems (“ITS”) project, GRANTEE shall ensure the Project is consistent with the Regional ITS Architecture. Attachment G-2, the Los Angeles County Regional ITS FTIP #: LA9919136
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Architecture (CONNECT-IT) Consistency Self-Certification Form, must be completed and signed for planned ITS projects and/or ITS projects that use local, state, or federal funds programmed or administered through LACMTA. Refer to www.laconnect-it.com to find information about the CONNECT-IT Service Packages.

4.8 If any parking facilities are designed and/or constructed using the Funds, GRANTEE shall coordinate with LACMTA parking program staff (see www.metro.net for staff listing) in the planning, design and management of the facility and shall ensure that its implementation is consistent with the LACMTA adopted parking policy.

For the parking policy, see
http://media.metro.net/projects_studies/call_projects/images/09%20Appendix%20D%20Pa rking%20Policy.pdf

5. REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Funds will be released on a reimbursement basis in accordance with invoices submitted in support of the Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports. LACMTA will make all disbursements electronically unless an exception is requested in writing. Reimbursements via Automated Clearing House (ACH) will be made at no cost to GRANTEE. GRANTEE must complete the ACH form and submit such form to LACMTA before grant payments can be made. ACH Request Forms can be found atwww.metro.net/projects/call_projects/call_projects-reference- documents/. GRANTEE must provide detailed supporting documentation with its Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports. GRANTEE Funding Commitment, if any, must be spent in direct proportion to the Funds with each quarter’s payment.

6. REPORTING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS/PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS

6.1 GRANTEE shall submit the draft of Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report (Attachment D-2) within sixty (60) days after the close of each quarter on the last day of the months November, February, May and August to the LACMTA Project Manager for review and pre-approval of the applicable report. LACMTA Project Manager shall review and respond in writing to the draft Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt. Grantee shall submit the LACMTA pre-approved Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report no later than five (5) days after receipt of LACMTA’s written approval. Should GRANTEE fail to submit either the draft or pre-approved reports within five (5) days of the due date and/or submit incomplete reports, LACMTA will not reimburse GRANTEE until the completed required reports are received, reviewed, and approved. The Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports shall include all appropriate documentation (such as contractor invoices, timesheets, receipts, etc.), and any changes to interim milestone dates that do not impact the final milestone date. All supporting documents must include a clear justification and explanation of their relevance to the Project. If no activity has occurred during a particular quarter, GRANTEE will still be required to submit the Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports indicating no dollars were expended that quarter. If a request for reimbursement exceeds $500,000 in a single month, then GRANTEE can submit such an invoice once per month with supporting documentation. Expenses that are not invoiced to LACMTA Accounts Payable FTIP #: LA9919136
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within ninety (90) days after the lapsing date specified in Part II, Section 9.1 below are not eligible for reimbursement.

6.2 GRANTEE shall submit the Project expenditure estimates for the subsequent fiscal year by February of each year. LACMTA will use the estimates to determine the Project budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

6.3 LACMTA, and/or its designee, shall have the right to conduct audits of the Project as deemed appropriate, such as financial and compliance audits, interim audits, pre- award audits, performance audits and final audits. LACMTA will commence a final audit within six months of receipt of acceptable final invoice, provided the Project is ready for final audit (meaning all costs and charges have been paid by GRANTEE and invoiced to LACMTA, and such costs, charges and invoices are properly documented and summarized in the accounting records to enable an audit without further explanation or summarization including actual indirect rates for the period covered by the FA period under review).

GRANTEE agrees to establish and maintain proper accounting procedures and cash management records and documents in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). GRANTEE shall reimburse LACMTA for any expenditure not in compliance with the Scope of Work and/or not in compliance with other terms and conditions of this FA. The allowability of costs for GRANTEE’s own expenditures submitted to LACMTA for this Project shall be in compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87. The allowability of costs for GRANTEE’s contractors, consultants and suppliers expenditures submitted to LACMTA through GRANTEE’s Quarterly Progress/Expenditures shall be in compliance with OMB Circular A-87 or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 31 and 2 CFR Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 225 (whichever is applicable). Findings of the LACMTA audit are final. When LACMTA audit findings require GRANTEE to return monies to LACMTA, GRANTEE agrees to return the monies within thirty (30) days after the final audit is sent to GRANTEE.

6.4 GRANTEE’s records shall include, without limitation, accounting records, written policies and procedures, contract files, original estimates, correspondence, change order files (including documentation covering negotiated settlements), invoices, and any other supporting evidence deemed necessary by LACMTA to substantiate charges related to the Project (all collectively referred to as “records”). Such records shall be open to inspection and subject to audit and reproduction by LACMTA auditors or authorized representatives to the extent deemed necessary by LACMTA to adequately permit evaluation of expended costs. Such records subject to audit shall also include, without limitation, those records deemed necessary by LACMTA to evaluate and verify, direct and indirect costs, (including overhead allocations) as they may apply to costs associated with the Project.

These records must be retained by GRANTEE for three years following final payment under this Agreement. Payment of retention amounts shall not occur until after the LACMTA’s final audit is completed.

6.5 GRANTEE shall cause all contractors to comply with the requirements of Part II, Section 5, paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3 above. GRANTEE shall cause all contractors to cooperate fully in furnishing or in making available to LACMTA all records deemed necessary by LACMTA auditors or authorized representatives related to the Project.

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FA# 9200000000MR31241
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6.6 LACMTA or any of its duly authorized representatives, upon reasonable written notice, shall be afforded access to all GRANTEE’S records and its contractors related to the Project, and shall be allowed to interview any employee of GRANTEE and its contractors through final payment to the extent reasonably practicable.

6.7 LACMTA or any of its duly authorized representatives, upon reasonable written notice, shall have access to the offices of GRANTEE and its contractors, shall have access to all necessary records, including reproduction, at no charge to LACMTA, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the terms and conditions of this FA.

6.8 When business travel associated with the Project requires use of a vehicle, the mileage incurred shall be reimbursed at the mileage rates set by the Internal Revenue Service, as indicated in the United States General Services Administration Federal Travel Regulation, Privately Owned Vehicle Reimbursement Rates.

6.9 GRANTEE shall be responsible for ensuring all contractors/ subcontractors for the Project comply with the terms of the Ordinance. GRANTEE shall cooperate with LACMTA Management Audit Services Department such that LACMTA can meet its obligations under the Ordinance.

6.10 GRANTEE shall certify each invoice by reviewing all subcontractor costs and maintaining internal control to ensure that all expenditures are allocable, allowable and reasonable and in accordance with OMB A-87 or FAR subpart 31 and 2 CFR Subtitle A, Chapter II, part 225, (whichever is applicable) and the terms and conditions of this FA.

6.11 GRANTEE shall also certify final costs of the Project to ensure all costs are in compliance with OMB A-87 or FAR subpart 31 and 2 CFR Subtitle A, Chapter II, part 225, (whichever is applicable) and the terms and conditions of this FA.

6.12 In addition to LACMTA’s other remedies as provided in this FA, LACMTA may withhold the Funds if the LACMTA audit has determined that GRANTEE failed to comply with the Scope of Work (such as misusing Funds or failure to return Funds owed to LACMTA in accordance with LACMTA audit findings) and /or is severely out of compliance with other terms and conditions as defined by this FA, including the access to records provisions of Part II, Section 6.

7. GRANT
This is a one-time only grant of the Measure R Funds subject to the terms and conditions agreed to herein. This grant does not imply nor obligate any future funding commitment on the part of LACMTA.

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8. SOURCES AND DISPOSITION OF FUNDS

8.1 The obligation for LACMTA to grant the Funds for the Project is subject to sufficient Funds being made available for the Project by the LACMTA Board of Directors. If such Funds are not made available as anticipated from Measure R Program revenues, LACMTA will have the right to adjust the cash flow accordingly until such funds become available. LACMTA shall have no obligation to provide any other funds for the Project, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by LACMTA.

8.2 GRANTEE shall fully fund and contribute the Grantee Funding Commitment, if any is identified in the Project Funding (Attachment A), towards the cost of the Project. If the Funds identified in Attachment A are insufficient to complete the Project, GRANTEE may request additional Measure R funds from its sub-region earmark pending support of the sub-region’s Governing Board. A particular sub-region’s Measure R funds are limited to the amount specified in the Ordinance and is still subject to approval of the LACMTA Board. Nothing in this FA shall obligate, or be construed to obligate, the LACMTA Board to approve such request for additional funds. If the Funds are still insufficient to complete the Project, GRANTEE agrees to secure and provide such additional non-LACMTA programmed funds necessary to complete the Project.

8.3 GRANTEE shall be responsible for any and all cost overruns for the Project pursuant to Section 8.2.

8.4 GRANTEE shall be eligible for the Funds up to the grant amount specified in Part I, Section 2 of this FA subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.

Any Funds expended by GRANTEE prior to the Effective Date of this FA shall not be reimbursed nor shall they be credited toward the GRANTEE Funding Commitment requirement, without the prior written consent of LACMTA. GRANTEE Funding Commitment dollars expended prior to the year the Funds are awarded shall be spent at GRANTEE’s own risk, or as delineated in a Letter of No Prejudice executed by the prospective GRANTEE and LACMTA.

8.5 If GRANTEE receives outside funding for the Project in addition to the Funds identified in the Project Funding and the Expenditure Plan at the time this grant was awarded, this FA shall be amended to reflect such additional funding. If, at the time of final invoice or voucher, funding for the Project (including the Funds, GRANTEE Funding Commitment, and any additional funding) exceeds the actual Project costs, then the cost savings shall be applied in the same proportion as the sources of funds from each party to this FA as specified in the Project Funding and both the Funds and GRANTEE Funding Commitment required for the Project shall be reduced accordingly. LACMTA shall have the right to use any cost savings associated with the Funds at its sole discretion, including, without limitation, programming the unused Funds to another project or to another grantee. If, at the time of final voucher, it is determined that GRANTEE has received Funds in excess of what GRANTEE should have received for the Project, GRANTEE shall return such overage to LACMTA within 30 days from final voucher.

9. TIMELY USE OF FUNDS / REPROGRAMMING OF FUNDS
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9.1 GRANTEE must demonstrate timely use of the Funds by:
(i) Executing this FA withinninety (90) daysof receiving formal transmittal of the FA from LACMTA, or by December 31 of the first Fiscal Year in which the Funds are programmed, whichever date is later; and
(ii) Executing Contracts for Construction or Capital purchase within twelve (12) monthsfrom the date of completion of design; and (iii) Delivering Work in accordance with schedule; changes to the schedule will require an Amendment to Attachment C to reflect updated milestone dates. Meeting the Project milestone due dates as agreed upon by the LACMTA and GRANTEE in
Attachment C (Scope of Work) of this FA; and
(iv) Submitting the Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports as described in Part II, Section 6.1 of this FA; and
(v) Expending the Funds granted under this FA for allowable costs within three years or 36 monthsfrom July 1 of the Fiscal Year in which the Funds are programmed, unless otherwise stated in this FA. All Funds programmed for FY 2016-17 are subject to lapse by June 30, 2024. All Funds programmed for FY 2017-18 are subject to lapse by June 30, 2025. All Funds programmed for FY 2021-22 are subject to lapse by June 30, 2025. All Funds programmed for FY 2022-23 are subject to lapse by June 30, 2026.

9.2 In the event that the timely use of the Funds is not demonstrated as described in Part II, Section 9.1of this FA, the Project will be reevaluated by LACMTA and the Funds may be reprogrammed to another project by the LACMTA Board of Directors in accordance with the Ordinance. In the event that all the Funds are reprogrammed, this FA shall automatically terminate.

10. DEFAULT
A Default under this FA is defined as any one or more of the following: (i) GRANTEE fails to comply with the terms and conditions contained herein; and/or (ii) GRANTEE fails to perform satisfactorily or make material changes, as determined by LACMTA at its sole discretion, to the Expenditure Plan, the Scope of Work, or the Project Funding without LACMTA’s prior written consent or approval as provided herein.

11. REMEDIES

11.1 In the event of a Default by GRANTEE, LACMTA shall provide written notice of such Default to GRANTEE with a 30-day period to cure the Default. In the event GRANTEE fails to cure the Default, or commit to cure the Default and commence the same within such 30-day period to the satisfaction of LACMTA, LACMTA shall have the following remedies: (i) LACMTA may terminate this FA; (ii) LACMTA may make no further FTIP #: LA9919136
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disbursements of Funds to GRANTEE; and/or (iii) LACMTA may recover from GRANTEE any Funds disbursed to GRANTEE as allowed by law or in equity.

11.2 Effective upon receipt of written notice of termination from LACMTA, GRANTEE shall not undertake any new work or obligation with respect to this FA unless so directed by LACMTA in writing. Any Funds expended after termination shall be the sole responsibility of GRANTEE.

11.3 The remedies described herein are non-exclusive. LACMTA shall have the right to enforce any and all rights and remedies herein or which may be now or hereafter available at law or in equity.

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12.1 GRANTEE shall ensure that all Communication Materials contain recognition of LACMTA’s contribution to the Project as more particularly set forth in “Funding Recipient Communications Guidelines” available online at http://metro.net/partners-civic. The Funding Recipient Communications Guidelines may be changed from time to time during the course of this Agreement. GRANTEE shall be responsible for complying with the latest Funding Recipient Communications Guidelines during the term of this Agreement, unless otherwise specifically authorized in writing by the LACMTA Chief Communications Officer.

12.2 For purposes of this Agreement, “Communications Materials” include, but are not limited to, press events, public and external newsletters, printed materials, advertising, websites radio and public service announcements, electronic media, and construction site signage. A more detailed definition of “Communications Materials” is found in the Funding Recipient Communications Guidelines.

12.3 The Metro logo is a trademarked item that shall be reproduced and displayed in accordance with specific graphic guidelines. The preferred logo lock-up for Funding Recipients to use is included in the Funding Recipient Communications Guidelines.

12.4 GRANTEE shall ensure that any subcontractor, including, but not limited to, public relations, public affairs, and/or marketing firms hired to produce Project Communications Materials for public and external purposes will comply with the requirements contained in this Section.

12.5 The LACMTA Project Manager shall be responsible for monitoring GRANTEE’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Section. GRANTEE’s failure to comply with the terms of this Section shall be deemed a default hereunder and LACMTA shall have all rights and remedies set forth herein.

13. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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13.1 This FA, along with its Attachments, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties, with respect to the subject matter herein. The FA shall not be amended, nor any provisions or breach hereof waived, except in writing signed by the parties who agreed to the original FA or the same level of authority. Adoption of revisions or supplements to the Guidelines shall cause such revisions or supplements to become incorporated automatically into this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.

13.2 GRANTEE is obligated to continue using the Project dedicated to the public transportation purposes for which the Project was initially approved. The Project right- of-way, the Project facilities constructed or reconstructed on the Project site, and/or Project property purchased, excluding construction easements and excess property (whose proportionate proceeds shall be distributed in an equal proportion of the grant to GRANTEE Funding Commitment ratio), shall remain dedicated to public transportation use in the same proportion and scope and to the same extent as described in this FA. Equipment acquired as part of the Project, including office equipment, vehicles, shall be dedicated to that use for their full economic life cycle, including any extensions of that life cycle achieved by reconstruction, rehabilitation, or enhancements.

13.3 In the event that there is any legal court (e.g., Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, or the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California) proceeding between the parties to enforce or interpret this FA, to protect or establish any rights or remedies hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

13.4 Neither LACMTA nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or committed to be done by GRANTEE under or in connection with any work performed by and or service provided by GRANTEE, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors under this FA. GRANTEE shall fully indemnify, defend and hold LACMTA and its subsidiaries, and its officers, agents and employees harmless from and against any liability and expenses, including without limitation, defense costs, any costs or liability on account of bodily injury, death or personal injury of any person or for damage to or loss of risk of property, any environmental obligation, any legal fees and any claims for damages of any nature whatsoever arising out of the Project, including without limitation: (i) use of the Funds by GRANTEE, or its officers, agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors; (ii) breach of GRANTEE’s obligations under this FA; or (iii) any act or omission of GRANTEE, or its officers, agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors in the performance of the work or the provision of the services, in connection with the Project including, without limitation, the Scope of Work, described in this FA.

13.5 Neither party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligation hereunder to the extent that the performance of any such obligation is prevented or delayed by unforeseen causes including acts of God, acts of a public enemy, and government acts beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the affected party. Each party hereto shall give notice promptly to the other of the nature and extent of any such circumstances claimed to delay, hinder, or prevent performance of any obligations under this FA.

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13.6 GRANTEE shall comply with and ensure that work performed under this FA is done in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedural requirements including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and the applicable requirements and regulations of LACMTA. GRANTEE acknowledges responsibility for obtaining copies of and complying with the terms of the most recent federal, state, or local laws and regulations, and LACMTA requirements including any amendments thereto.

13.7 GRANTEE agrees that the applicable requirements of this FA shall be included in every contract entered into by GRANTEE or its contractors relating to work performed under this FA and LACMTA shall have the right to review and audit such contracts.

13.8 GRANTEE shall not assign this FA, or any part thereof, without prior approval of the LACMTA Chief Executive Officer or his designee. Any assignment by GRANTEE without said prior consent by LACMTA shall be void and unenforceable.

13.9 This FA shall be governed by California law. If any provision of this FA is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

13.10 The covenants and agreements of this FA shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, each of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

13.11 GRANTEE will advise LACMTA prior to any key Project staffing changes.

Notice will be given to the parties at the address specified in Part I, unless otherwise notified in writing of change of address.

13.12 GRANTEE, in the performance of the work described in this FA, is not a contractor nor an agent or employee of LACMTA. GRANTEE attests to no organizational or personal conflicts of interest and agrees to notify LACMTA immediately in the event that a conflict, or the appearance thereof, arises. GRANTEE shall not represent itself as an agent or employee of LACMTA and shall have no powers to bind LACMTA in contract or otherwise.

FTIP #: LA9919136 Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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Measure R Expenditure Guidelines

ATTACHMENT B

MEASURE R EXPENDITURE PLAN GUIDELINES

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY
State Law Requires All Measure R Project and Program Sponsors to Submit an Expenditure Plan
To be eligible to receive Measure R revenues, an agency sponsoring a capital project or program must by state law (AB 2321) submit an expenditure plan that is acceptable to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Pursuant to this law, LACMTA cannot release Measure R funds to capital project or program sponsors until an expenditure plan containing the following elements is submitted, reviewed and deemed satisfactory by LACMTA. LACMTA staff will request that an expenditure plan be submitted before making a recommendation to the LACMTA Board to program funds to that project:
o The estimated total cost for each project and program and/or each project or program activity;
o Funds other than Measure R that the project or program sponsor anticipates will be expended on the projects and programs and/or each project or program activity; o The schedule during which the project sponsor anticipates funds will be available for each project and program and/or each project or program activity; and, o The expected completion dates for each project and program and/or project or program activity.

Each of the above elements must be provided in enough detail to determine consistency with Measure R, the Long Range Transportation Plan for Los Angeles County, and the Los Angeles County Transportation Improvement Program (also a statutorily mandated function), as follows:
o Project or program scope of work, including sufficient information to determine funding eligibility, including, but not limited to, the anticipated proportional use of current rail rights-of-way, state highways, and below-ground subways versus any other rights-of-way or above-ground work;
o A current-year cost estimate breakdown of the major sub-elements of the project such as overhead, environmental and permit work, design and engineering, right-of-way, construction/installation (including maintenance facilities, rail yard, equipment and other major components), construction/installation support, interest costs, rolling stock, and other supporting components;
o Any extraordinary project cost escalation issues, such as extraordinary commodity, right- of-way, surety, energy costs, etc.;
o A specific and accurate description of the source, commitment, and anticipated annual availability of any federal, state, local, or private funding identified for the project if applicable including a 3% local funding contribution to rail projects if indicated in Measure R and necessary to meet project expenses, and if the source funds are in current or year-of-expenditure dollars;
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o An annual schedule, in current dollars, of anticipated costs by the cost estimate categories described above; and;
o The expected completion by month and year of project or program completion.

Below is an excerpt of AB 2321 (2008, Feuer), the state legislation that requires the expenditure plan.

What AB 2321 (2008, Feuer) Says About the Expenditure Plan:

Section b (3) B
(f) Prior to submitting the ordinance to the voters, the MTA shall adopt an expenditure plan for the net revenues derived from the tax. The expenditure plan shall include, in addition to other projects and programs identified by the MTA, the specified projects and programs listed in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the estimated total cost for each project and program, funds other than the tax revenues that the MTA anticipates will be expended on the projects and programs, and the schedule during which the MTA anticipates funds will be available for each project and program. The MTA shall also identify in its expenditure plan the expected completion dates for each project described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b). To be eligible to receive revenues derived from the tax, an agency sponsoring a capital project or capital program shall submit to te MTA an expenditure plan for its project or program containing the same elements as the expenditure plan that MTA is required by this subdivision to prepare.
(k) No later than 365 days prior to the adoption of an amendment described in paragraph (1) to an expenditure plan adopted pursuant to subdivision (f), including, but not limited to, the expenditure plan adopted by the MTA board as "Attachment A" in Ordinance #08-01 adopted by the board on July 24, 2008, and in addition to any other notice requirements in the proposing ordinance, the board shall notify the Members of the Legislature representing the County of Los Angeles of all of the following:
(1) A description of the proposed amendments to the adopted expenditure plan that would do any of the following:
(A) Affect the amount of net revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to this act that is proposed to be expended on a capital project or projects identified in the adopted expenditure plan.
(B) Affect the schedule for the availability of funds proposed to be expended on a capital project or projects identified in the adopted expenditure plan. (C) Affect the schedule for the estimated or expected completion date of a capital project or projects identified in the adopted expenditure plan.
(2) The reason for the proposed amendment.
(3) The estimated impact the proposed amendment will have on the schedule, cost, scope, or timely availability of funding for the capital project or projects contained in the adopted expenditure plan.

FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR 312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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ATTACHMENT C

SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT TITLE:

Main Street and Figueroa Street Traffic Signal Upgrades PROJECT LOCATION:

The project is located at six intersections on Main Street and Figueroa Street in the City of Carson, in the South Bay area.

PROJECT LIMITS:

This project limits are Main St/Albertoni St to the north and Figueroa St/234th St to the south. The project intersections include:

Main St/Albertoni St
Main St/Victoria St
Figueroa St/Victoria St
Main St/220th St
Figueroa St/223rd St
Figueroa St/234th St
NEXUS TO HIGHWAY OPERATION, DEFINITION/PROJECT PURPOSE:

The six intersection improvements along Main St and Figueroa St run immediately parallel to the I- 110 Freeway. Traffic from freeways at local interchanges adversely impacts the operations of these intersections. These impacts occur especially during peak hours, when traffic exits nearby I-110 off ramps, combined with the regional north-south traffic, overwhelming the existing operational capacity of the intersections. Improving traffic flow at the six arterial intersections that are near the freeway on/off ramps will help distribute traffic coming from SR-91, I-110 and I-405. Additionally, these principal arterials function as a bypass to I-110, serving short commuter trips and longer regional trips when there are incidents on I-110. Based on the City’s traffic analysis, the intersections are currently operating at a deficient level of service.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Figueroa St and Main St are major north-south arterials in Los Angeles County, spanning for more than 30 miles from its southern terminus at Harry Bridges Boulevard in the Wilmington neighborhood to its northern terminus at Chevy Chase Drive in the city of La Canada Flintridge. In the City of Carson, Figueroa St and Main St run immediately parallel to the I-110 Freeway, serving as an alternative route to the highly congested freeway. Both arterials experience significant travel delays, unnecessary stops, and deficient levels of service when motorists divert the freeway to Figueroa St and Main St to avoid freeway congestion during peak hours.

PROJECT BUDGET:

COMPONENT AMOUNT
Construction Capital 3,730,000
Total Budget $3,730,000
SCOPE:

The Project is the construction of roadway and traffic signal modifications at six intersections along Figueroa St and Main St, in addition to utilities relocation.

FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR 312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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The traffic signal upgrades include the following:
- Replace Type 170 Controllers with 2070 Controllers
- Replace Signal Poles, Mast Arms, Signal Heads
- Replace Pull Boxes
- Install Video Detection Cameras
- Install conduit for safety lighting
- Remove battery backup system
- Update pedestrian signal head
The roadway modifications include the following:
- Update crosswalk paint to current MUTCD standards
- Replace curb and gutter placement
- Replace sidewalk and curb ramp placement
- Restripe streets
Metro, in cooperation with the City of Carson completed the Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) for six intersections on Main Street and Figueroa Street. Metro will also be leading the Construction Support Services phase of the project. City of Carson will solely be responsible for the Construction phase.

CONSTRUCTION:

Grantee expects to provide construction oversight, procure a consultant for construction management, award a contract for construction and to perform the following tasks:

A. Contract with a separate engineering firm to provide Construction Management for the Project. This will be accomplished through an RFP.

B. Contract with a Contractor for construction.

The Design Consultant shall meet as needed with the Grantee to accomplish Project tasks as outlined. Meetings expected between the Consultant and Grantee shall include, but not be limited to, Pre-Construction Meeting, progress meetings and preparation of responses to RFIs.

FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR 312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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MILESTONES: The implementation schedule for this project will be as follows.

CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES:

START DATE COMPLETION DATE

SOLICITATION (BID/PROPOSAL)
Develop Solicitation Package October 2022 November 2022 Solicitation Response November 2022 December 2022
Evaluations December 2022 January 2022
Selection January 2023 January 2023
Contract Award March 2023 April 2023
Metro Funding Agreement Process May 2023 July 2023
Fully Executed Contract July 2023 August 2023

EXCAVATION
Clear/Grub September 2023 October 2023
Survey September 2023 October 2023

CONCRETE
Form Work October 2023 December 2023
Rebar Placement October 2023 December 2023
Pole Placement November 2023 December 2023

TRAFFIC CONTROL
TMP September 2023 June 2024
SCE December 2023 June 2024

MATERIALS
Long-Lead Equipment September 2023 February 2024
Staging September 2023 February 2024
Material Lay Down Area September 2023 February 2024
Signage September 2023 December 2023

START DATE COMPLETION DATE

LANDSCAPE
General Construction/close out project September 2023 June 2024

CHANGE ORDERS
P.O. Processing Time April 2023 August 2023
FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR 312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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ATTACHMENT C – Location Map

FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
Rev: 06.18.2020 FA Measure R Hwys Gen Attachment D Project Reporting & Expenditure Guidelines
1 FA ATTACHMENT D

PROJECT REPORTING & EXPENDITURE GUIDELINES

REPORTING PROCEDURES
 Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report (Attachment D-2) are required for all projects.

The GRANTEE shall be subject to and comply with all applicable requirements of the funding agency regarding project-reporting requirements. In addition, GRANTEE will submit the Quarterly Expenditure Report to the LACMTA, after receiving LACMTA Project Manager’s acceptance of the draft report, at
[email protected] or by mail to Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Accounts Payable, P. O. Box 512296, Los Angeles, California 90051-0296. Please note that letters or other forms of documentation may not be substituted for this form.
 The Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report covers all activities related to the project and lists all costs incurred. It is essential that GRANTEE provides complete and adequate response to all the questions. The expenses listed must be supported by appropriate documentation with a clear explanation of the purpose and relevance of each expense to the project.
 In cases where there are no activities to report, or problems causing delays, clear explanation, including actions to remedy the situation, must be provided.  GRANTEE is required to track and report on the project schedule. LACMTA will monitor the timely use of funds and delivery of projects. Project delay, if any, must be reported each quarter.
 The draft Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report is due to the LACMTA as soon as possible after the close of each quarter, but no later than the following dates for each fiscal year:

Quarter Report Due Date
July –September November 30
October - December February 28
January - March May 31
April - June August 31
LACMTA Project Manager shall review and respond in writing to the draft Quarterly Expenditure Report within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt.

FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
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2 Upon completion of the Project a final report that includes project’s final evaluation must be submitted.

EXPENDITURE GUIDELINES
 Any activity or expense charged above and beyond the approved Scope of Work (FA Attachment C) is considered ineligible and will not be reimbursed by the LACMTA unless prior written authorization has been granted by the LACMTA Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee.
 Any expense charged to the grant must be clearly and directly related to the project.  Administrative cost is the ongoing expense incurred by the GRANTEE for the duration of the project and for the direct benefit of the project as specified in the Scope of Work (Attachment C). Examples of administrative costs are personnel, office supplies, and equipment. As a condition for eligibility, all costs must be necessary for maintaining, monitoring, coordinating, reporting and budgeting of the project. Additionally, expenses must be reasonable and appropriate to the activities related to the project.  LACMTA is not responsible for, and will not reimburse any costs incurred by the GRANTEE prior to the Effective Date of the FA, unless written authorization has been granted by the LACMTA Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee.

DEFINITIONS
 Allowable Cost: To be allowable, costs must be reasonable, recognized as ordinary and necessary, consistent with established practices of the organization, and consistent with industry standard of pay for work classification.
 Excessive Cost: Any expense deemed “excessive” by LACMTA staff would be adjusted to reflect a “reasonable and customary” level. For detail definition of “reasonable cost”, please refer to the Federal Register OMB Circulars A-87 Cost Principals for State and Local Governments; and A-122 Cost Principals for Nonprofit Organizations.  Ineligible Expenditures: Any activity or expense charged above and beyond the approved Scope of Work is considered ineligible.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program ($000)
LA9919136TIP ID Implementing Agency Carson, City of
SCAG RTP Project #: 1ITS04
Conformity Category: TCM
Project Description: Project includes the construction of roadway and traffic signal modifications at six existing traffic signal-controlled intersections in the City of Carson. These intersections experience significant travel delays and deficient levels of service when motorists divert from the I-110 freeway to avoid freeway congestion during peak hours. Completion of the intersection and signal improvements is anticipated to improve level of service and reduce delays at the project intersections.

NO SIGNAL SYNC.

Study:N/A Is Model: Model #:

PM: Ryan Kim - (310)952-1700
LS: N LS GROUP#:

PPNO:EA #:

Program Code: ITS13 - VEH DETECT (VDS) & AUTOMATIC VEH CLASSIF (AVC) SYS Stop Loc:

Air Basin: SCAB Envir Doc: CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS -- CEQA - 12/31/2018
Uza: Los Angeles-Long
Beach-Santa Ana
Sub-Area: Sub-Region: South Bay Cities
COG
CTIPS ID:

Lane # Extd: Lane # Prop: Imprv Desc:

Hov acs eg loc: Toll Rate:

0.00 Toll Colc Loc: Toll Method:

System :Local Hwy Completion Date 12/31/2030Phase: Bid/Advertise PhaseDistance: Postmile: Route :

PRIOR PROG TOTAL BEYONDPHASE 27/2826/2725/2624/2523/2422/23 $0 $300 $300 PEMR20H - Measure R 20% Highway
CON
RW
SUBTOTAL $4,220 $1,420 $2,800
$3,920 $1,420 $2,500
$0 $0 $0
$2,800 $1,420 TOTAL
TOTAL PE: $300 TOTAL RW: $0 TOTAL CON: $3,920
$4,220
TOTAL PROGRAMMED: $4,220
- General Comment: Revised $ programming amounts and dates per Metro direction. Removal of one intersection from the project due to right of way challenges. - Modeling Comment: no significant change made
- TCM Comment: Removal of one intersection from the project scope due to right of way challenges. Project cost stays the same as recent project costs have been increasing which is expected to require the original project budget.
- Amendment Comment:
- CMP Comment:
- Narrative:

Change reason:SCHEDULE DELAY Total Project CostLast Revised Amendment 23-11 - Submitted $4,220 1Page Wednesday, April 12, 2023
FTIP #: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
Rev: 05.15.19 FA Measure R Hwys Gen Attachment F
Bond Requirements
1 ATTACHMENT F

BOND REQUIREMENTS
The provisions of this Attachment F apply only if and to the extent some or all of the Funds are derived from LACMTA issued Bonds or other debt, the interest on which is tax exempt for federal tax purposes (collectively, the "Bonds").

GRANTEE acknowledges that some or all of the Funds may be derived from Bonds, the interest on which is tax-exempt for federal tax purposes or with respect to which LACMTA receives a Federal subsidy for a portion of the interest cost or the investor receives a tax credit. GRANTEE further acknowledges its understanding that the proceeds of the Bonds are subject to certain ongoing limitations relating to the use of the assets financed or provided with such proceeds ("Project Costs" or "Project Components") in the trade or business of any person or entity other than a governmental organization (any such use by a person or entity other than a governmental organization is referred to as "Private Use"). Private Use will include any sale, lease or other arrangement pursuant to which a nongovernmental person or entity receives a legal entitlement of a Project Component and also includes certain agreements pursuant to which a nongovernmental person will operate or manage a Project Component. Each quarterly invoice submitted by GRANTEE to reimburse prior expenditures (or to be received as an advance) shall provide information regarding the specific Project Costs or Project Components to which the Funds which pay that invoice will be allocated and whether there is or might be any Private Use associated with such Project Costs or Project Components. GRANTEE will, for the entire time over which LACMTA's Bonds or other debt remains outstanding, (1) notify and receive LACMTA' s approval prior to entering into any arrangement which will or might result in Private Use and (2) maintain records, including obtaining records from contractors and subcontractors as necessary, of all allocations of Funds to Project Costs or Project Components and any Private Use of such Project Costs or Project Components in sufficient detail to comply and establish compliance with Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or similar code provision then in effect and applicable, as determined by the LACMTA in consultation with its bond counsel.

GRANTEE will designate one or more persons that will be responsible for compliance with the obligations described in this Attachment F and notify LACMTA of such designations.

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FTIP#: LA9919136
Subregion ID: Gateway Cities
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
ATTACHMENT G-1

SPECIAL GRANT CONDITIONS

SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION, INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS),

AND TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS

1. Grantee is required to attend the LACMTA Arterial ITS Committee Meetings quarterly.

Grantee shall coordinate through the Arterial ITS Committee, the Coalition for Transportation Technology and/or other appropriate and recognized forums to ensure consistency with local, subregional and regional ITS plans. Grantee shall provide the opportunity to LACMTA staff and other affected agencies to review, comment and participate on all aspects of the Project implementation to achieve multi-jurisdictional consensus, including, but not limited to, scope of work, consultant selection, PS&E, system design, bid documents and Project deliverables.

2. Grantee shall coordinate with LA County DPW when applicable and shall not advertise the Project for bid to begin construction before all affected agencies have fully executed an agreement regarding the maintenance and operation of traffic signal synchronization system(s) along multi-jurisdictional corridor(s). Grantee shall deliver or email a copy of the fully executed agreement to LACMTA within seven (7) days from the date of full execution.

3. Grantee shall commit and/or secure non-LACMTA funds to maintain and operate the Project improvements. Operations and maintenance plans shall be developed for all ITS projects. For multi‐jurisdictional projects, multi‐agency agreements shall be executed committing to the long‐term operations and maintenance of shared project elements.

4. Grantee’s Project shall not make major equipment or timing-plan changes on other Metro funded projects, within the first two years of Grantee’s Project implementation/system operation without LACMTA or lead agency prior written approval.

5. For all central traffic control system projects, Grantee shall coordinate the system design through LACMTA staff to allow communication with the Los Angeles County Information Exchange Network (IEN) to facilitate multi‐jurisdictional traffic management and coordination.

6. Grantee shall ensure Countywide Signal Priority (CSP) capabilities are maintained when Grantee’s Project is on an existing CSP corridor.

7. Grantee shall make available all data from the Project, including, without limitation, improvements and inventory data, to LACMTA upon request.

Grantee shall:
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b. allow for archiving through the Regional Integration of ITS (RIITS) Network or any regional ITS software to support regional transportation planning and operations
c. populate ITS Field Inventory Resource Sharing Tool (ITS FIRST) with data upon completion of project

8. Grantee shall ensure that the project uses a generally accepted system engineering approach to maintain the integrity and quality of completed projects.

9. Grantee’s project shall adhere to existing Metro guidelines for specific subprograms as applicable.

The obligations set forth in this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

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FTIP#: LA9919136
Subregion ID: South Bay

Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
ATTACHMENT G-2

SPECIAL GRANT CONDITIONS

LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL ITS ARCHITECTURE (CONNECT-IT)

CONSISTENCY SELF-CERTIFICATION POLICY FORM

This Los Angeles County Regional ITS Architecture (CONNECT-IT) consistency self- certification form should be completed and executed for all ITS Projects or Projects with ITS elements. The form should be sent to LACMTA for any planned ITS projects or proposed funding involving Local, State or Federal funds programmed or administered through the LACMTA.

1. Project Title: Main Street and Figueroa Street Traffic Signal Upgrades

2. Name of Sponsoring Agency: City of Carson

3. Contact Name: Ian Holst

4. Contact Phone: 310-952-1700 x1822

5. Contact Email: [email protected]

6. Project Description:

The Project includes the construction of roadway and traffic signal modifications at six existing traffic signal-controlled intersections in the City of Carson. These intersections experience significant travel delays and deficient levels of service when motorists divert from the I-110 freeway to avoid freeway congestion during peak hours. The completion of the intersection and signal improvements is anticipated to improve level of service and reduce delays at the project intersections.

7. Identify the ITS elements being implemented and the relevant CONNECT-IT Service Package(s), see Exhibit A.
[TM01] Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance is being implemented at the traffic signals by use of video detection that can also be used for traffic surveillance. The traffic signal controllers are also being upgraded to 2070 controllers which will allow for future flexibility and connectivity with new technologies.

8. Outline of the concept of operations for the project.

The six traffic signals will be upgraded and improved to provide increased intersection capacity, upgraded safety lighting, new video detection systems, and pedestrian head upgrades. The traffic signal controllers will be programmed to ensure efficient and safe vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle travel.

9. Identify participating agencies roles and responsibilities.

Metro completed the PS&E for the project and will also lead the Construction Support Services phase of the project. The City of Carson will be responsible for the Construction phase.

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FTIP#: _________
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project#: MR312.41
FA# 9200000000MR31241
By signing and self-certifying this form, the agency commits itself to follow the ITS requirements listed below during project design and implementation. Please be advised that your project may be subject to further review and documentation by Metro and the CONNECT-IT Maintenance Team during project design and implementation phases:
• Per
form a lifecycle analysis for the ITS project elements and incorporate these costs into the Operations and Maintenance plan as part of the system engineering process, • Maintain and operate the system according to the recommendations of the operations and Maintenance plan upon project completion,
• Use the systems engineering process and document the system engineering steps, and • Use the CONNECT-IT interface standards, if required, and conform to the regional configuration management process.

S
ignature:
_______________________
________________________________ _____________________
Agency Representative Date
3/22/23

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Exhibit A
Architecture Reference for CONNECT-IT Service Packages

The table below is the architecture reference for the CONNECT-IT service packages. For additional information on the service packages below, to view interconnect diagrams for each service package or to suggest updates to CONNECT-IT, visit www.laconnect-it.com.

Service Package Area Short Name Name
Commercial Vehicle
Operations
CVO01 Carrier Operations and Fleet Management
CVO02 Freight Administration
CVO03 Electronic Clearance
CVO04 CV Administrative Processes
CVO05 International Border Electronic Clearance
CVO06 Freight Signal Priority
CVO07 Roadside CVO Safety
CVO08 Smart Roadside and Virtual WIM
CVO09 Freight-Specific Dynamic Travel Planning
CVO11 Freight Drayage Optimization
CVO12 HAZMAT Management
CVO14 CV Driver Security Authentication
CVO15 Fleet and Freight Security
Data Management DM01 ITS Data Warehouse
DM02 Performance Monitoring
Maintenance and
Construction
MC01 Maintenance and Construction Vehicle and Equipment Tracking
MC02 Maintenance and Construction Vehicle Maintenance
MC05 Roadway Maintenance and Construction
MC06 Work Zone Management
MC07 Work Zone Safety Monitoring
MC08 Maintenance and Construction Activity Coordination Parking Management PM01 Parking Space Management
PM02 Smart Park and Ride System
PM03 Parking Electronic Payment
PM04 Regional Parking Management
PM05 Loading Zone Management
Public Safety PS01 Emergency Call-Taking and Dispatch
PS02 Routing Support for Emergency Responders
PS03 Emergency Vehicle Preemption
PS04 Mayday Notification
PS05 Vehicle Emergency Response
PS06 Incident Scene Pre-Arrival Staging Guidance for Emergency Responders
PS07 Incident Scene Safety Monitoring
PS08 Roadway Service Patrols
PS10 Wide-Area Alert

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Service Package Area Short Name Name
PS11 Early Warning System
PS12 Disaster Response and Recovery
PS13 Evacuation and Reentry Management
PS14 Disaster Traveler Information
Public Transportation PT01 Transit Vehicle Tracking
PT02 Transit Fixed-Route Operations
PT03 Dynamic Transit Operations
PT04 Transit Fare Collection Management
PT05 Transit Security
PT06 Transit Fleet Management
PT07 Transit Passenger Counting
PT08 Transit Traveler Information
PT09 Transit Signal Priority
PT10 Intermittent Bus Lanes
PT11 Transit Pedestrian Indication
PT14 Multi-modal Coordination
PT16 Route ID for the Visually Impaired
PT17 Transit Connection Protection
PT18 Integrated Multi-Modal Electronic Payment
Support SU01 Connected Vehicle System Monitoring and Management SU02 Core Authorization
SU03 Data Distribution
SU04 Map Management
SU05 Location and Time
SU06 Object Registration and Discovery
SU07 Privacy Protection
SU08 Security and Credentials Management
SU09 Center Maintenance
SU10 Field Equipment Maintenance
SU11 Vehicle Maintenance
SU12 Traveler Device Maintenance
Sustainable Travel ST01 Emissions Monitoring
ST02 Eco-Traffic Signal Timing
ST03 Eco-Traffic Metering
ST04 Roadside Lighting
ST05 Electric Charging Stations Management
ST06 HOV/HOT Lane Management
ST08 Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections ST09 Connected Eco-Driving
Traffic Management TM01 Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance TM02 Vehicle-Based Traffic Surveillance
TM03 Traffic Signal Control
TM04 Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System
TM05 Traffic Metering

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Service Package Area Short Name Name
TM06 Traffic Information Dissemination
TM07 Regional Traffic Management
TM08 Traffic Incident Management System
TM09 Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management
TM10 Electronic Toll Collection
TM11 Road Use Charging
TM12 Dynamic Roadway Warning
TM13 Standard Railroad Grade Crossing
TM14 Advanced Railroad Grade Crossing
TM15 Railroad Operations Coordination
TM16 Reversible Lane Management
TM17 Speed Warning and Enforcement
TM19 Roadway Closure Management
TM20 Variable Speed Limits
TM21 Speed Harmonization
TM22 Dynamic Lane Management and Shoulder Use
Traveler Information TI01 Broadcast Traveler Information TI02 Personalized Traveler Information
TI03 Dynamic Route Guidance
TI04 Infrastructure-Provided Trip Planning and Route Guidance TI05 Travel Services Information and Reservation
TI06 Dynamic Ridesharing and Shared Use Transportation
TI07 In-Vehicle Signage
Vehicle Safety VS01 Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems
VS02 V2V Basic Safety
VS03 V2V Situational Awareness
VS04 V2V Special Vehicle Alert
VS05 Curve Speed Warning
VS08 Queue Warning
VS09 Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure
VS10 Restricted Lane Warnings
VS11 Oversize Vehicle Warning
VS12 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
VS13 Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance VS14 Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
VS15 Infrastructure Enhanced Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
VS16 Automated Vehicle Operations
VS17 Traffic Code Dissemination
Note: CONNECT-IT service packages may differ from service packages identified in the National ITS Reference Architecture (ARC-IT). For any service packages not represented in CONNECT-IT, refer to ARC-IT by accessing www.arc-it.net. Contact the administrator at [email protected] for questions regarding CONNECT-IT.

EXHIBIT A

AMENDMENT NO. 1

OF THE MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT

RESOLUTION NO. 25-035

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT
9200000000MR31241 FOR PROJECT 1657: TRAFFIC

SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS,
LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241 AND FTIP # LA9919136

WHEREAS, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) entered into Funding Agreement No. 9200000000MR31241, on May 16 2023, programming Measure R Funds to the City of Carson (“City”) for Project 1657: Traffic Signal Installation at Six Intersections, LACTMA project ID# MR31241 and FTIP# LA9919136

WHEREAS, the LACMTA Board on January 26, 2023, delegated administrative authority to staff to extend funding lapse dates to meet environmental, design, and construction time frames; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee and LACMTA desire to extend the lapse date of FY 2016-17, FY 2017-18, and FY 2021-22, and FY 2022-23 funds to June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Amending the Measure R Funding Agreement for project 1657 will permit the City to be reimbursed as specified in the agreement with LACMTA for the Main Street and Figueroa Street Traffic Signal Upgrades Project

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 Amendment No. 1 to Funding Agreement. The City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 1 of the Measure R Funding Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference and authorizes the Mayor to execute.

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. S everability. 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.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2025.

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 29. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION NO. 25-038 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1(BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) promulgates Annual Reporting Guidelines for local streets and roads funding under SB-1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. These guidelines require that all cities and counties submit their FY 2025-26 SB-1 project lists to become eligible for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds. To comply with this requirement, the City must adopt an SB-1 project list via resolution for FY 2025-26.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-038, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Adopting A List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”
III. ALTERNATIVES

1. DO NOT ADOPT Resolution No. 25-038.

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

IV. BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2017, the Governor of California signed SB-1, which is known as the “Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.” SB-1 increases per-gallon excise taxes and vehicle registration fees, and provides for inﬂationary adjustments to tax rates in future years in order to address basic road maintenance and rehabilitation on the state highway and the local streets and roads system.

SB-1 established new Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds which are allocated to the City every Fiscal Year. A percentage of this funding was apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties pursuant to Streets & Highways Code Section 2032(h) for basic road maintenance and rehabilitation.

Prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the California State Controller (CSC) in a given ﬁscal year, the City must submit to the CTC a list of proposed projects to be funded with RMRA funds pursuant to an adopted City budget. Although a ten-year SB-1 project list was previously established and approved by the City Council, in order to maintain eligibility for RMRA funding, the City is required to annually submit an adopted resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by SB-1 for the upcoming ﬁscal year.

Staff prepared the attached proposed Resolution using the standard format/language provided by CTC, and is requesting that the City Council adopt the resolution in order to fully comply with the CTC’s requirements (Exhibit No. 2). The resolution lists one proposed project, which is for pavement rehabilitation and concrete improvements on Main Street from 228th Street to Carson Street. The resolution includes the project description and location, a proposed completion schedule, and the estimated useful life of the improvements, as required by the CTC.

The resolution also states that the previously proposed and adopted Project No. 1757 (Main Street from Lomita Blvd to 228th Street, FY 24-25), may need to utilize FY 25-26 RMRA funds in the event that unforeseen work becomes necessary and incurs costs which exceed the approved contingency fund authorized for said project. The projected RMRA funding for FY 2025-26 is $2,585,000.00.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None. This is the ninth year of SB 1 implementation, and it is anticipated that the City will receive funding in the amount of $2,585,000.00 from RMRA for FY 2025-26 projects.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Location Map

2. Resolution No. 25-038 SB 1 Project List for FY 2025-26 Prepared by: Gilbert Marquez, P.E. City Engineer and Jesus Sanchez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer

Attachments
Location Map
Resolution No. 25-038
EXHIBIT NO. 1

01007.0006/635012.1

RESOLUTION NO. 25-038

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and

WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and

WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $2,585,000.00 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from SB 1; and

WHEREAS, this is the ninth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repair and replacement of aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and

WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and

WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and

WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate Main Street, a north/south main arterial running across the City, this year, and multiple more similar projects into the future; and

WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in an “at-risk/poor” condition, and this revenue will help us increase

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the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a “good” condition; and

WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting- edge technology, materials and practices, will have si gnificant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Carson, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The following project will be funded in part or solely with fiscal year 2025-2 6 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

A. Project Title: Proj. No. 1758 – Main Street Rehabilitation from 228th Street to Carson Street
Project Description: Main Street from 228th Street to Carson Street - a North -South Arterial street (approx. length of 4,700 L.F.) within Maintenance Zone s #5 and #6 at the Southern section of the City of Carson. The project consists of roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, including A.C. grinding as required to allow for the new layer of asphalt 2.0" to 3.0" thick of asphalt to provide a good ride ability roadway surface. It also includes repair of broken and damaged concrete improvements including Curb & Gutter, Cross Gutters, Sidewalks, Driveway Approaches, Access Ramps to comply with ADA requirements. The estimated useful life is 20 years, the anticipated start of construction is in September 2025 and the date of completion is in December 2025.

3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may utilize fiscal year 2025-2 6 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in its delivery. With the relisting of this project in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and th e State our intent to fund this project with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

B. Project Title: Proj. No. 1757 – Main Street Rehabilitation from Lomita Blvd. to 228 th Street
Project Description: Main Street from Lomita Blvd. to 228th Street - a North -South Arterial street (approx. length of 7,400 L.F.) within Maintenance Zone s #6 and #7 at the Southern section of the City of Carson. The project consists of roadway resurfacing, including A.C.

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grinding as required to allow for the new layer of asphalt 2.0" to 3.0" thick of asphalt to provide a good ride ability roadway surface. It also includes repair of broken and damaged concrete improvements including Curb & Gutter, Cross Gutters, Sidewalks, Driveway Approaches, Access Ramps to comply with ADA requirements. The estimated useful life is 20 years, the anticipated start of construction is in J une 2025 and the date of completion is in September 2025.

4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. The City Clerk shall keep a copy of this resolution attached to the FY 2025-26 budget on file.

5. This Resolution is effective on the date of its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carson, California, at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of April, 2025 .

__________________________________
ATTEST: Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

________________________________
Deputy City Clerk Kourtney Cullors

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________
City Attorney Sunny K. Soltani

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF CARSON )

I, Kourtney Cullors, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolut ion, being Resolution No. 25-038, was adopted by the Carson City Council at its meeting held on the 15th day of April 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

______________________________________
City Clerk Khaleah K. Bradshaw
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 30. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Duane Cobb, Housing Analyst CM/Housing CMO Housing & Neighborhood Subject: CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBANDEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION 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 Public Service Subrecipient Process
Each year, considerable public interest is devoted to the allocation of CDBG funds for eligible community public services. Per CDBG regulations, public service 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 are 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.

CDBG public service funds (15% cap) cannot be rolled over from one program year to the next. The 15% cap for public services is based on each program year's total CDBG allocation, plus program income received in that year.

Jurisdictions must obligate and expend public service funds within the speciﬁed timeline, or they risk losing access to those funds. If public service funds are not fully utilized, they are typically reallocated to eligible CDBG activities in the following year but not added to the new 15% cap. This means unused public service funds could be reassigned to housing rehabilitation, infrastructure, or other eligible CDBG categories that do not have percentage caps (i.e. Neighborhood Pride Program).

A request for proposals (RFP) for public service providers was issued on January 14, 2025, with a response deadline of February 9, 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
Subsequent to the Council Meeting of March 18, 2025, the City of Carson reopened the application window to submit proposals for the 2025-2026 CDBG via public Notice of Funding Availability. Beginning March 19, 2025 through Wednesday April 9, 2025 all interested parties were invited to submit descriptive program proposals and a required city application. All completed proposals and applications needed to be received no later than 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Additional Public Service Requests FY 2025/26
Carson Hope Community Church has requested $16,000.00
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 (3.5.25 DRAFT).pdf
Carson Citizen Participation Plan (3.5.2025).pdf
2025-2026 CDBG Proposed Project Summary Table .pdf
2025-2026 CDBG Estimated Public Service Allocations.pdf

City of Carson

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

Consolidated Plan CARSON 2
2025-2029
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.

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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

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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

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.

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.

Consolidated Plan CARSON 124
2025-2029
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.

Carson City CouncilApril 15, 2025

Carson City Council
April 15, 2025