Every document uploaded to PlanetBids must include Proposer name and RFP No. 25-019
D. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
Any requests for clarification or other questions must be submitted via PlanetBids using the “Q&A” tab no later than the date and time established on the cover page of this solicitation document. No verbal requests or requests made in any other format will be accepted. Questions must be submitted individually and not in paragraph form nor combined in a single submission.
Requests submitted for City’s consideration of proposed terms and conditions, including modifications to the City’s RFP and/or standard form Contract Services Agreement, must be submitted by the deadline for questions. Such requests should include an attachment in PDF format on company letterhead that shows the requested modifications. The City will provide formal answers to all questions. Changes to the RFP itself shall only be made by the City via formal written addenda. Addenda will be published and distributed through the Portal. All addenda shall become a part of the RFP document requiring both signature and acknowledgement by the proposer. It is the sole responsibility of the bidders to ensure that they have received the entire RFP including any questions, answers and addenda by visiting the City of Carson PlanetBids Vendor Portal.
Type of Question Contact Contact Info
Those related to the Contract PlanetBids Post directly to PlanetBids under “Q&A” tab Use of PlanetBids PlanetBids (818) 992-1771
City’s Purchasing Process Josilla Togiola
Purchasing Manager
[email protected]
(310) 830-7600 ext. 1237
E. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
Proposers who do not meet the minimum qualifications will be disqualified.
Awarded Proposer and subcontractors (if applicable) must pay the City’s business license tax and submit required insurance documents prior to execution of the contract.
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 7 F. PROJECT LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Job location: Carson Event Center 801 E Carson Street, Carson CA 90745 Job Work Schedule: Every six (6) months, beginning at the start of the contract term for regular maintenance and cleaning. For repairs within seven (7) calendar days of written request to vendor.
Review of proposals to be completed by the City evaluation committee 5/1/2025 Conduct Interviews if needed 5/1/2025
Recommendation to City Council for contract award in open session 5/20/2025 Contract Services Agreement Execution 7/1/2025
*Schedule is subject to change
G. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The selected contractor must comply with insurance requirements as detailed in the Contract Services Agreement and as listed below. The Acknowledgement of Insurance Endorsements must also be signed and submitted as part of the bid requirements.
If a proposer believes any of City’s proposed insurance is not appropriate for any reason and/or the requirements warrant an adjustment, City invites submission of a written request with explanation of the same to be submitted prior to 10 days before the bid deadline. City will review the request and if appropriate, will issue an amendment to the insurance requirements as a written addendum.
Certificate of Insurance:
Shows GL, Auto, and Work Comp coverages with valid effective dates General Liability: Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation must be checked.
Auto Liability: Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation must be checked.
Workers Compensation: Waiver of Subrogation must be checked. * - if applicable
Description of Operations:
1. City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers, and agents are additional insured on GL and Auto policies.
2. GL is Primary and Non-Contributory.
3. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson OR in favor of additional insured.
Certificate Holder: City of Carson, 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745 Insurance Carriers: AM Best rating A- VII or Better
General Liability Provisions:
Coverage form ISO CGL CG 00 01. Minimum limits $1MM per occurrence/$2MM aggregate.
GL Endorsements:
1. City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers, and agents are additional insured OR blanket additional insured endorsement.
2. Primary and Non-contributory endorsement.
3. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson.
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 8 Automobile Liability Provisions:
Coverage form ISO CGL CG 00 01. Minimum limits $1MM per occurrence/$2MM aggregate.
Auto Insurance Endorsements:
1. City of Carson, its elected and appointed officers, employees, volunteers and agents are additional insured OR blanket additional insured endorsement.
2. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson.
Worker’s Compensation Provisions:
Coverage for statutory limits for workers compensation. Minimum limit of $1MM for Employer Liability.
WC Endorsements:
1. Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of Carson
H. COST PROPOSAL
Proposers must provide everything necessary, at their own expense including, but not limited to labor, prep work, materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment required to provide the required to perform the required services.
The lump sum price must include all necessary materials and fees to provide the required services.
Permits, licenses and fees must be obtained at the awarded Proposer’s sole expense. Federal taxes must not be included, as the City is exempt from paying federal taxes. However, the City does pay Sales Tax on the purchase of items, which must be included as a separate line within the total bid price.
The following costs will not be allowed: additional charges such as fuel surcharges and mileage rates, fines, entertainment, advertising, and any costs considered inappropriate for reimbursement from taxpayer money.
Include hourly rates for additional work which may be authorized by the City’s Contract Officer.
I. PROPOSAL OPENING, DOCUMENT REVIEW AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the response to all provisions of the RFP. The award, unless all proposals are rejected, shall be pursuant to Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section § 2611 (b)(1)(2)(3)(4) Competitive Bidding (c) Professional Services Procurement and shall be based on (i) demonstrated competence, the professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services; (ii) a fair and reasonable price; and (iii) evidence that the person or firm carrying out contract responsibilities possesses the expertise and experience to perform the requisite professional services, as more particularly set forth in the evaluation criteria tables below.
The City reserves the right to modify the evaluation criteria as deemed appropriate prior to the commencement of evaluation.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Maximum
Points
1 Demonstrated competence, conformance with the terms of this RFP, quality, completeness and presentation of submission
15 RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 9 2 Method of approach and a demonstrated understanding of the requirements and the ability to meet the technical and the functional requirements 15 3 Relevant experience and demonstrated expertise related to City, County, State, and Federal codes, procedures, rules and regulations
10 4 Experience and qualifications of firm 10
5 Experience and qualifications of key personnel 15
6 Reasonableness of cost 15
7 Delivery method and timeliness 15
8 Previous experience working with the City of Carson and Carson Event Center 5 Total Maximum Points 100
The City may hold interviews with proposers prior to a final selection and interviews may be conducted in person or virtually. The City reserves the right to make such additional investigation as it deems necessary to establish the competence, qualifications, expertise, experience, and financial stability of any firm submitting a proposal.
The City reserves the right to: (1) Accept or reject any and all proposals or any part of any proposal and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposal; (2) Request clarification of any information contained in a proposal; (3) Solicit new proposals on the same projec t, or on a modified project, which may include portions of the original RFP as the City may deem necessary; (4) Disregard all non- conforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals; (5) Reject the response of any proposer who does not pass the evaluation to the City’s satisfaction; (6) Allow for the correction of errors and/or omissions; (7) Select the proposal that will best meet the needs of the City; (8) Request clarification of any proposal; and (9) Negotiate Contract Services Agreement terms with tentatively selected proposer(s).
Local Vendor Preference: Local Businesses shall be provided a local preference as outlined in Carson Municipal Code (CMC) 2611.1(b) Local Preference for Services, if applicable.
Proposals shall be kept confidential until the conclusion of the RFP process, including award and negotiation of the terms and any and all contracts awarded or proposed to be awarded.
Awarded proposer, or proposers if multiple contracts are awarded, will be notified by issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award via PlanetBids Vendor Portal to all proposers. Any award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of final contract terms. Negotiations shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to competing bidders except to the extent memorialized in a contract that is approved by the City or presented for approval by the City Council. If contract negotiations cannot be concluded successfully, the City reserves the right to negotiate a contract with other proposer(s) or withdraw the RFP in its entirety and re-bid.
Proposals and Costs:
Must be completed no later than the date and time established on the cover sheet of this RFP. Failure to completely upload your documents and required forms by the deadline shall result in disqualification.
May be submitted at any time prior to the deadline.
May be withdrawn and resubmitted at any time prior to the deadline. Large files may take time to upload so plan the timing of your submittal accordingly. Cannot be viewed by City staff until the close date and time. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format and include the proposer’s name and City’s RFP No. 25-019
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 10 All proposal submission documents must be signed and dated by an official authorized to legally bind the entity and enter into a contract.
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 11 PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES
RFP 25-019
Carson Event Center Kitchen Fire Hood Maintenance, Cleaning, and Repair Services
1. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide semi-annual scheduled maintenance, inspections, and cleaning of kitchen hood and associated exhaust systems, in full compliance with the following:
• NFPA 96 (National Fire Protection Association standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations)
• Local Fire Code
• Manufacturer’s recommendations
2. Contractor Responsibilities
The Contractor shall be responsible for the following tasks:
• Cleaning and Inspection:
o Perform thorough cleaning and inspection of all kitchen hood and exhaust systems to ensure operability
o Replace parts that have experienced normal wear and tear
• Provision of Resources:
o Supply all necessary materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supervision required to complete the work
• Safety Standards:
o Maintain the highest safety standards to prevent damage to existing equipment or building structures
• Inspection Report:
o Provide a full inspection report at least once per year
o Cleaning services must be scheduled annually at a minimum but City reserves the right to schedule more often with written notice to the vendor to be on site within seven (7) calendar days
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 12 3. Inspection Services
The Contractor shall inspect the following components to ensure they are functioning properly:
• Lights/Globes:
o Verify all lights and globes are functional and intact
• Fans:
o Confirm all exhaust system fans are operational
• Ducts:
o Inspect and confirm that all ductwork is sealed and intact, with no signs of leaks or damage
• Filters/Baffles:
o Ensure filters and baffles are properly in place and functioning as intended
4. Cleaning Services
The Contractor shall perform comprehensive cleaning of the following:
• Exhaust Systems:
o Thoroughly clean all systems, including hoods, ducts, and fans, to remove grease, dust, and debris
• Certified Personnel:
o Cleaning must be performed by trained personnel certified according to the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) standards
• Protective Covering:
o All adjacent equipment and surfaces must be covered with protective plastic sheeting to prevent debris infiltration during cleaning
• Safe Disposal:
o Collect and safely dispose of all residues and contaminants, ensuring no materials enter building drains or public sewage systems
5. Repairs
For any system components found to be inoperable, the Contractor shall:
• Immediate Notification:
o Provide immediate written notification of the issue
o Submit a detailed report outlining the necessary repairs
• Estimate Submission
o Provide a “not-to-exceed” cost estimate for any additional repair services requested by the City
RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND REPAIR SERVICES 13 6. Performance Standards
The Contractor shall adhere to the following performance standards:
• Compliance:
o Ensure all services comply with:
NFPA 96
Title 19 CAC (California Administrative Code)
NFPA 17 (Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems)
• Timeliness:
o Deliver services in a timely and professional manner
o Perform additional cleaning services during non-business hours, if required to minimize construction
• Advance Notification:
o Provide proper safeguards and issue notifications at least 48 hours prior to service delivery
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NAME OF PROJECT: RFP 25-019 CARSON EVENT CENTER KITCHEN FIRE HOOD MAINTENANCE, CLEANING1 AND REPAIR SERVICES
BID OPENING DATE: 04-24-25
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RFP 25-019 Carson Event Center Kitchen Fire Hood
Quote # MPCQ50504FireMaster District Office Date Apr 22, 2025Exp. Date May 22, 2025 9657 Santa Fe Springs RdService TypeNew ServiceSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670http://www.firemasterweb.comCSLB - 982038 Terms Net 30Contract Start4/22/2025Phone 800-522-7150 Contract EndSold To Service Location Prepared byAbraham Meraz CITY OF CARSON EVENT CENTER CITY OF CARSON EVENT CENTER Suppression Sales Representative801 E CARSON STCARSON, CA 90745 801 E CARSON STCARSON, CA 90745 [email protected] No. PhonePhone310-835-0212 Phone310-835-0212 [email protected] [email protected] FaxSpecial NotesFireMaster, for and in consideration of the prices herein named, proposes to furnish the work, and/or materials hereinafter described,subject to the conditions outlined below. This quote includes estimated sales tax only. Any additional taxes, duties, tariffs or similaritems imposed prior to shipment will be charged.Thank you for allowing FireMaster the opportunity to present this pricing for the Fire Suppression Hood Systemsemi-annual/service. NFPA 17A 8.3.3-At least semiannually and after any system activation maintenance shall be conductedin accordance with the manufacturer's design, installation, and maintenance manual.Kitchen hood fire suppression system inspection and service: 5yr contract ( 10 site visits) System is serviced and certified per Title 19 CAC and NFPA 17 & 17A.All fusible links are replaced semi-annually.All system components are checked for operable condition.All nozzle coverage is checked for correct protection. All gas and electrical shutdowns are checked.Service price each (required semi-annually)$ 485.00 System Service System$ 26.75 Fusible Links-10 links Additional parts and price/fees that can apply are listed below.$ 42.98 Metal Blow Off Caps $ 9.75 Rubber Blow Caps $ 6.25 Nozzle Orings $ 65.00 Compliance Engine Report Program Upload if ApplicableNFPA-96 section 11.6.1 (NFPA Kitchen Hood Cleaning Requirements): Upon inspection, if found to be contaminated withdeposits from grease-laden vapors, the entire exhaust system shall be cleaned by a properly trained, qualified, and certifiedcompany or person (s) acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction in accordance with Section 11.4.Kitchen Exhaust Hood and Duct Cleaning Service: 5yr Contract (10 site visits) Cleaning is completed per NFPA 96.Clean all plenum areas (area behind filters).Clean all exhaust ducts vertically. Clean all fan enclosures.Clean all fan blades to insure proper rotation and balance of motor.Service price is Quarterly CleaningThis quote is for (semi annual) service When you would like us to proceed with the above outlined scope of work, please sign the Proposal and Agreement, initialand date, all pages, and return to us. If you should have any questions, please feel free to call me at (657) 255-1693. Thankyou for choosing us as your service provider, we are committed to delivering the best possible service and we appreciate yourbusiness.LineQty Part No. Description Unit Price Ext. Price 1 10 $485.00 $4,850.00KH01004 Maintenance, Kitchen Hood Semi Annual Initial Date Page 1 of 2Created on 04/22/25 10:18:41 by Abraham Meraz 1 of 3
2 90 $26.75 $2,407.50KH11009 Link, Fusible 450 3 1 $0.00 $0.00KH11003 Cap, Blow Off Rubber (As needed $9.75ea) 4 1 $0.00 $0.00KH10000 Nozzle Oring (As needed $6.25ea) 5 1 $0.00 $0.00KH11002 Cap, Blow Off Metal (As needed $42.98ea) 6 10 $1,250.00 $12,500.00KH41024 Grease Cleaning Services Semi Annual SubTotal $19,757.50Sales Tax $252.79Shipping $0.00Total $20,010.29Sales tax additional, if applicable.Please contact me if I can be of further assistance.A. The price for work to be performed under this agreement on a time and material basis shall be based upon the prevailing FireMaster prices for material, labor, andrelated items, in effect at the time supplied under this agreement. Further, in the event that this agreement is executed on a “price not to exceed” basis, the price to thecustomer shall be lesser of: 1. The limit price quoted, OR 2. The actual cumulative billing based on the aforementioned prevailing prices.B. FireMaster does not undertake an obligation to inspect for Code compliance unless stated in the above Scope of Work.C. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, the Customer shall pay FireMaster within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement. If FireMaster issubsequently requested by the Customer to perform additional work beyond the work set out in the above scope of work, the Customer shall pay FireMaster within net 10or net 30 days (as selected above) from the date of the invoice or the date of completion of the work, whichever is earlier. The Customer agrees to pay all taxes, permits,and other charges, including but not limited to state and local sales and excise taxes, however designated, levied or based on the service charges pursuant to thisAgreement. Where the Agreement is not executed, payment shall constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.D. Additional work performed for the Customer by FireMaster (beyond the work set out in the above scope of work section) will be included in subsequent invoices andshall be governed by and subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.E. CUSTOMER AGREES THAT FIREMASTER’S LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OROTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AGREEMENT PRICE SET OUT ABOVE (AS INCREASED BY THE PRICE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL WORK) OR, WHERE THE TIME ANDMATERIAL TERM IS SELECTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S TIME AND MATERIALS PAYMENTS TO FIREMASTER. CUSTOMER FURTHER AGREES THAT FIREMASTER SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY ECONOMIC LOSS DAMAGES OF ANY KIND AND THAT THE CUSTOMER SHALL HOLDFIREMASTER HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL THIRD PARTY CLAIMS RELATING TO THE CUSTOMER’S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE SYSTEMS OR TO KEEP THEM IN OPERATIVECONDITION OR RELATING TO FIREMASTER’S PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.F. THIS AGREEMENT CONSISTS OF THIS AGREEMENT PAGE AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE HEREOF OR ATTACHED HERETO, and is the completeagreement between the parties. Customer acknowledges that he has read this agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. Neitherparty shall be bound by any statements or representation not contained in this agreement.CITY OF CARSON EVENT CENTER FireMasterBy: By:Abraham Meraz Name: Name:Suppression Sales RepresentativeTitle:Title: 4/22/2025Date:Date:When you would like us to proceed with the above outlined scope of work, please sign the quotation, initial anddate all pages, and return to FireMaster. An executed copy will be returned for your records.If you should have any questions, please feel free to call me. We value your business and will work hard to earnit. Thank you again for this opportunity and for your desire to maintain a fire safe environment.
Initial Date Page 2 of 2Created on 04/22/25 10:18:41 by Abraham Meraz 2 of 3
AGREEMENT
General Terms and Conditions
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any attached pages are an important part of this Agreement and are hereby incorporated by reference and accepted by the CUSTOMER. The Agreement page these General Terms and Conditions (collectively the “Agree ment”), are intended by FireMaster and the CUSTOMER as a final expression of their Agreement and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions thereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior representations, understandings or agreements between FireMaster and the CUSTOMER, written or oral, and shall constitute the sole terms and conditions of sale for all equipment and Work.
FireMaster is not bound by any provisions, printed or otherwise, at variance with the Agreement that may appear on any acknowledgement, purchase order or other form used by the CUSTOMER, such provisions being expressly rejected. No waiver, change, or modification of any terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be binding on FireMaster unless made in writing and sig ned by an officer of FireMaster. All work to be performed by FireMaster l will be performed during normal working hours of normal working days (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding FireMaster holidays), as defined by FireMaster, unless additional times are specifically described in a special provision to this Agreement.
This Agreement does not cover systems, equipment, components or parts which are below grade, behind walls or other obstructions or exterior to the building, electrical wiring, piping, or system upgrades.
CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The CUSTOMER further agrees to:
provide FireMaster access to the site,
supply suitable electrical service, heat, heat tracing, and adequate water supply, provide a safe work environment,
to make payments as provided in this Agreement.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The CUSTOMER represents that, except to the extent that FireMaster has been given written notice of the following hazards prior to the execution of this Agreement, to the best of the CUSTOMER’s knowledge there is no:
“permit confined space,” as defined by OSHA,
risk of infectious disease,
need for air monitoring, respiratory protection, or other medical risk, asbestos, asbestos-containing material, formaldehyde or other potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous material contained in or on the surface of the floors, walls, ceilings, insulation or other structural components of the area of any building where work is required to be performed under this Agreement.
All of the above are hereinafter referred to as “hazardous conditions”.
FireMaster shall have the right to rely on the representations listed above. If hazardous conditions are encountered by FireMaster l during the course of FireMaster’s work, the discovery of such materials shall constitute an event beyond FireMaster’s control and FireMaster shall have no obligation to further perform in the area where the hazardous conditions exist until the area has been made safe by the CUSTOMER, and the CUSTOMER shall pay disrup tion expenses and re- mobilization expenses as determined by FireMaster.
The CUSTOMER shall indemnify and hold FireMaster harmless for any damages resulting from the exposure of workers to hazardous conditions, including damages for bodily injury and/or pro perty damage, any consequential or indirect damages, and any attorneys’ fees and expert costs incurred in connection with any such event, whether or not the CUSTOMER pre -notifies FireMaster of the existence of said hazardous conditions.
This Agreement does not provide for the cost of capture, containment or disposal of any hazardous waste materials, or hazardous materials, encountered. Said materials shall at all times remain the responsibility and property of the CUSTOMER. FireMaster shall not be responsible for testing, removal or disposal of such hazardous materials.
PAYMENT FAILURE
If the Customer fails to make any payment when due, FireMaster shall have the right, at FireMaster’s sole discretion, to stop performing any Work until the account is curr ent. The Customer’s failure to make payment when due is a material breach of this Agreement.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FIREMASTER WARRANTS THAT ITS WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FURNISHING.
Where FireMaster provides product or equipment of others, FireMaster will warrant the product or equipment only to the extent warranted by such third party.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, FIREMASTER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE
WORK PERFORMED OR THE PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT, IF ANY, SUPPORTED HEREUNDER. FIREMASTER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND
UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO ENSURE BY THE WORK PERFORMED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THAT FIREMASTER’S PRODUCTS OR THE SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT OF THE
CUSTOMER WILL CORRECTLY HANDLE THE PROCESSING OF CALENDAR D ATES BEFORE OR AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1999.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
It is understood and agreed by the CUSTOMER that FireMaster is not an insurer and that insurance covering personal injury and property damage on the CUSTOMER’s premise s shall be obtained by the CUSTOMER; that the Customer agrees to look exclusively to the Customer’s insurer to recover for injuries or damage in the event of any loss or injury; that the amounts payable to FireMaster hereunder are based upon the value of the Work and the scope of liability set forth herein; and that FireMaster is not guaranteeing that no loss will occur.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES; LIMITATIONS OF REMEDY
FireMaster and the CUSTOMER agree that it is impractical and extremely difficult to fix act ual damages which may arise due to the faulty operation of the System(s) or failure of any FireMaster device or failure to perform, or negligent performance of Work; if, notwithstanding the above provisions, there should arise any liability on the part of FireMaster, such liability shall be limited to an amount equal to the Agreement price. Where this Agreement covers multiple sites, liability shall be limited to the amount of the Agreement price allocable to the site where the incident occurred.
Such sum shall be complete and exclusive and shall be paid and received as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. If the Customer desires FireMaster to assume greater liability, the parties shall amend this agreement by attaching a rider setting forth the amoun t of additional liability and the additional amount payable by the Customer for the assumption by FireMaster of such greater liability, provided however that such rider shall in no way be interpreted to hold FireMaster as an insurer. IN
NO EVENT SHALL FIREMASTER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, INJURY, OR ANY
OTHER CLAIM ARISING FROM ANY SERVICING, ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES,
OR MOVEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM(S) OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS BY THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. FIREMASTER SHALL NOT BE LIA BLE FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE, LOSS OF THE USE, PERFORMANCE, OR FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM(S) TO PERFORM.
INSURANCE
The CUSTOMER shall name FireMaster, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, and representatives as additional insureds on the CUSTOMER’s general liability and auto liability policies.
INDEMNITY
The CUSTOMER agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend FireMaster against any and all losses, damages, costs and expenses including reasonable defense costs, arising from any and all third party claims for personal injury, death, property damage or economic loss, arising in any way from any act or omission of the Customer or FireMaster relating in any way to this Agreement, including but not limited to the Work under this Agreement, whether such claims are based upon contract, warranty, tort (including but not limited to active or passive negligence), strict liability or otherwise. FireMaster reserves the right to select counsel to represent it in any such action.
FORCE MAJEURE
FireMaster shall not be responsible for failure to render Work due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to work stoppages, fires, civil disobedie nce, riots, rebellions, acts of God, or any other cause beyond the control of FireMaster.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
The CUSTOMER does hereby, for itself and all others claiming for it under this Agreement, release and discharge FireMaster from and against all hazards covered by the CUSTOMER’s insurance, it being expressly agreed and understood that no insurance company or insurer will have any right of subrogation against FireMaster.
ONE-YEAR LIMITATION ON ACTIONS; CHOICE OF LAW
It is agreed that no suit, or cause of action or other proceeding shall be brought against either party more than one (1) year after the accrual of the cause of action or one (1) year after the claim arises, whichever is shorter, whether known or unknown when the claim arises or whether based on tort, contract, or any other legal theory. The laws of Massachusetts shall govern the validity, enforceability, and interpretation of this Agreement.
ASSIGNMENT
Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other party’s prior wr itten consent, except that either party may assign this Agreement to an affiliate without obtaining the other party’s consent.
REPORTS
FireMaster may fill out an installation report and, where applicable, FireMaster may submit a copy thereof to the local authority having jurisdiction. The report is not intended to imply that no loss will occur. Final responsibility for the condition and operation of the System and equipment and components lies with the CUSTOMER.
ENTRY
FireMaster may enter the Customer’s premises at all reasonable times to perform the Work under this Agreement.
WATER SUPPLY
FireMaster shall not be liable or responsible for the adequacy or condition of the water supply.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by any court or other competent authority to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, this Agreement will continue to be valid as to the other provisions and the remainder of the affected provision.
LEGAL FEES
FireMaster shall be entitled to recover from the Customer all reasonable legal fees incurred in connection with FireMaster forcing the terms and conditions of this agreement.
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All specifications and other information shown were current as of publication, and are subject to change without notice.
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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between
CITY OF CARSON
and
MASTER PROTECTION, LP dba FireMaster
01007.0001 2008280.6 -1-
AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
MASTER PROTECTION, LP dba FireMaster
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this ____ day of ________, 2025 by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and MASTER PROTECTION, LP, a Delaware limited partnership dba FireMaster (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.
B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal or bid for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.
C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services.
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder.
As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest 01007.0001 2008280.6 -2-
professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.
1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.
The Scope of Service s shall include the scope of work set forth in Consultant’s “Quote #MPCQ50504” proposal dated April 22, 2025, submitted in response to City’s RFP 25-019, which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein (the “Proposal”) . In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.
1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments .
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.
1.5 Familiarity with Work .
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facil ities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the co nditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer.
1.6 Care of Work.
The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.
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1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties .
Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.
1.8 Additional Services .
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No suc h 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 , or the City Manager if authorized under the City’s purchasing ordinance (Carson Municipal Code Sections 2600 et seq.). 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.
Certain portions of the Services may be subject to prevailing wages under the Labor Code and to the extent such is true, 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. 01007.0001 2008280.6 -4-
(b) Registration with DIR. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1, Consultant and all subcontractors must be registered with, and pay an annual fee to, the DIR prior to and during the 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 01007.0001 2008280.6 -5-
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 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 compliance, 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 Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($30,000.00) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.
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 Co nsultant’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. 01007.0001 2008280.6 -6-
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 sub- contractor contracts . Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.
City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.
2.5 Waiver.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence.
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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 cumul atively.
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 government al agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.
3.4 Term.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding one (1) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”).
ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant .
The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
Anita Ware District Service Manager (Name) (Title)
Eric Moore General Manager (Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
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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 Victor Fernandez, Community Center Program Manager, or such other 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 othe rwise 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 select ion, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City a nd 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 employe es of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of 01007.0001 2008280.6 -9-
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 $2,000,000.00 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 inj uries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement, with Employer’s Liability insuran ce coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.00.
(c) Automotive Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CA 00 01 including “any auto” and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent) . A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile.
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(d) Professional Liability . Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession, as determined by the City’s Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5- year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “ B”.
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits . Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consult ant.
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 Certi ficates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.
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All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:
CANCELLATION:
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE
CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY
ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER
NAMED HEREIN.
[to be initialed] ______________
Consultant Initials
City, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which t he Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.
In the event the Consultant subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to Section 5.1, and such certificates and endorsements shall be provided to City.
5.3 Indemnification.
To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, 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 01007.0001 2008280.6 -12-
connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to per form 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 m anager 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 01007.0001 2008280.6 -13-
agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.
ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records.
Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and r ecords 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 01007.0001 2008280.6 -14-
liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.
6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consulta nt 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 01007.0001 2008280.6 -15-
jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.
7.2 Disputes; Default.
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consulta nt of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default.
This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
7.3 Retention of Funds.
Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, cost s, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provi ded 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 dela y 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.
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7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative .
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercis e by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
7.6 Legal Action.
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in orde r to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.
7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term .
This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, Consultant may terminate this Agreement if and on ly if all of the following criteria are met: (i) City is in default under the terms of this Agreement; (ii) Consultant has given City 30 days’ written notice (or longer, if circumstances warrant) of the default and the reasons for the default; and (iii) Ci ty has failed to cure the default within said cure period. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedu le of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of City’s termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section
7.2. 7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant .
If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such 01007.0001 2008280.6 -17-
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 grante d, 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 investigati ng such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Emplo yees.
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest .
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financi al interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third part y 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, r eligion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of 01007.0001 2008280.6 -18-
this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.
8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq. , as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.
ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notices.
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first -class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy- two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.
9.2 Interpretation.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
9.3 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together co nstitute but one and the same Agreement.
9.4 Integration; Amendment .
This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification 01007.0001 2008280.6 -19-
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.
9.5 Severability.
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non- Collusion.
No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial inte rest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “non -interests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or cons equence 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 Agreeme nt, 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, a dministrators, 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 California municipal
corporation
David C. Roberts Jr., City Manager
ATTEST:
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[brj, mav]
CONSULTANT:
MASTER PROTECTION, LP, a Delaware limited
partnership dba FireMaster
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
Address: 9657 Santa Fe Springs Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2025 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form .
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
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SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2025 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: _____________________________________
OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form .
CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________
TITLE(S)
PARTNER(S) LIMITED
GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
TRUSTEE(S)
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
___________________________________
TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________
DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________
SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services at the Carson Event Center, located at 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745:
A. The following Services will be on a regular, semi -annual basis:
1. General: Provide scheduled maintenance, inspections, and cleaning of kitchen fire suppression hood and associated exhaust systems
2. Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Inspection and Service a. System serviced and certified per Title 19 CCR and NFPA 17 & 17A
b. Replace all fusible links
c. Check all system components for operable condition, including but not limited to lights and globes, exhaust systems, filters and baffles, and ductwork
d. Check all nozzle coverage for correct protection
e. Check all gas and electrical shutdowns
3. Kitchen Exhaust Hood and Duct Cleaning Service
a. Cleaning is completed per NFPA 96
b. Clean all plenum areas (areas behind filters), exhaust ducts vertically, fan enclosures, and fan blades to insure proper rotation and balance of motor , to remove all grease, dust, and debris c. Cover all adjacent equipment and surfaces with protective plastic sheeting to prevent debris infiltration during cleaning d. Collect and safely dispose of all residues and contaminants, ensuring no materials enter building drains or public sewage systems Note: The foregoing services shall be scheduled semi-annually (i.e., once every six months) as provided in Exhibit D.
B. The following Services will be provided on an on -call basis:
1. City reserves the right to schedule the services outlined in subsection (A) above more often than semi-annually, in which case Consultant shall be on site within seven (7) calendar days unless a later date is requested or agreed to by the Contract Officer pursuant to Section III below.
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2. Should any system components be found to be inoperable after completion of the services outlined in subsection (A) above , Consultant shall:
a. Provide immediate written notification to Contract Officer of the issue;
b. Submit a detailed report outlining the necessary repairs or replacements; and
c. Provide a cost estimate for any additional repair or replacement services, as may be requested by City pursuant to Section III below.
II. Consultant must perform all Services in compliance with the following requirements:
A. NFPA 96 (National Fire Protection Association standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations)
B. Local Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Carson
C. Manufacturer’s recommendations
D. Title 19 California Code of Regulations
E. NFPA 17 (Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems) III. Consultant must perform all on-call Services (i.e., the services outlined in Section I.B of this Exhibit) in compliance with the following requirements :
A. Each task shall be indicated by a written request (“Task Order”) produced by the Contract Officer with a description of the work to be performed, and the time desired for completion. All tasks shall be carried out in conformity with all provisions of this Agreement.
B. Consultant must promptly prepare a written description of the requested tasks including all components and subtasks; the compensation to perform the task, using the itemized fees/rates in Exhibit “C,” Schedule of Compensation, whenever a requested task is provided for in Exhibit “C” (“Task Budget”); an explanation of how the compensation was determined; and, a schedule for completion of the task (“Task Completion Date”); which shall all collectively be referred to as the “Task Proposal.” C. Contract Officer shall in writing approve, modify, or reject the Task Proposal, and may issue a Notice to Proceed.
D. The task shall be performed at a cost not to exceed the Task Budget.
E. Consultant shall complete the task and deliver all deliverables to Contract Officer by the Task Completion Date.
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IV. As part of the Services , Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:
A. Full inspection report for each regular and on- call inspection B. Detailed report of necessary repairs, if applicable
C. Cost estimate for any additional repair /replacement services, if requested by City per Section III above
V. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City apprised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:
A. See Sections I-IV above.
VI. 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.
VII. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services :
A. Daniel Terrian, Service Technician
B. Don Benefiel, Service Technician
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EXHIBIT “B”
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
(new text shown in bold italics , deleted text in strikethrough)
I. The first paragraph of Section 2.4 (“Invoices”) of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
“2.4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month (unless no services were performed during the preceding month) in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-contractor contracts. Sub- contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.”
II. Section 3.4 (“Term”) of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
“3.4 Term.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding five (5) one (1) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance ( Exhibit “D”).
III. Subsection (d) (“Professional Liability”) of Section 5.1 (“Insurance Coverages”) of the Agreement is hereby deleted.
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EXHIBIT “C”
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the regular, semi-annual services set forth in Section I.A of Exhibit “A” at the following rates , as applicable:
The on-call services set forth in Section I. B of Exhibit “A” shall be performed at the same rates set forth above , as applicable, and in accordance with the applicable approved Task Proposal.
The difference between the Contract Sum ($30,000) and the amount allocated to the regular, semi-annual services set forth in Section I.A of Exhibit “A” as shown in the table above ($20,010.29), which is $9,989.71, is allocated as a sub -budget for on-call services set forth in Section I.B of Exhibit “A.”
II. Within the budgeted amounts for each task or service above, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one t ask or service 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 , to the extent applicable :
A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the applicable rate.
B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
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C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.
D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.
IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $ 30,000.00 as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT “D”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following schedule:
Date to Perform
A. Regular services per Exh. A, Section I.A Semi-annually, at a date to be determined by
Contract Officer
B. On-call services per Exh. A, Section I.B Per approved Task Proposal
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, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 30. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES; AUTHORIZEADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORD A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOSANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1801: MEDIANSTREETSCAPE - CIVIC CORRIDOR, ALONG CARSON STREET (FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO GRACEAVENUE) AND AVALON BOULEVARD (FROM 220TH STREET TO THE I-405 FREEWAY, AND FROM DEL AMOBOULEVARD TO THE SR-91 FREEWAY), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Project No. 1801 - Median Streetscape: Civic Corridor, includes median landscaping and streetscape improvements along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway). The project is listed in the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Exhibit No. 1) and is anticipated to be funded in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Year Two) of the CIP. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for Project No. 1801 have been completed, are on file in the City Engineer’s Office, and are ready for advertisement for construction bids. The Engineer’s Estimate for the construction phase is approximately $4.7 million.
Given that the PS&E are now complete, and recognizing that this is a high-profile, multi-year beautification initiative for the City, staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids and record the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Exhibit No. 2).
II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE PS&E for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway);
2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway);
3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway) is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; and,
4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway).
III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendations. However, staff will not be able to proceed with the construction of the project.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
Project No. 1801 - Median Streetscape: Civic Corridor, includes median landscaping and streetscape enhancements along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway). The project is listed in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and is programmed for FY 2026-27, with an engineer’s estimated construction cost of $4,736,994. This project proposes comprehensive improvements to raised center medians, including but not limited to the installation of new landscaping, trees, irrigation systems, decorative lighting, hardscape features, and concrete work. The project area encompasses approximately 2.90 linear miles and 162,500 square feet of median landscape and hardscape improvements.
The City contracted with Breen Design Group to prepare the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for this project. The PS&E have been completed, reviewed, and approved by the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department and are now ready for advertisement for construction bids. Pending City Council authorization, the anticipated tentative project timeline for bid solicitation, contract award, construction start, and completion is summarized below:
Approval of PS&E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - October 21, 2025 Advertise for Construction Bids - - - - - November 2025 Award of Contract - - - - - - - - - - - - - January 6, 2026 Contract Execution and PO Issuance - - February 2026
Notice to Proceed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 3, 2026 Start Construction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 17, 2026 Complete Construction - - - - - - - - - - - January 2027 Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public infrastructure involving negligible or no expansion of use. Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids and record the Notice of Exemption in compliance with CEQA requirements.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost for this portion of the Citywide project is $4,736,994, and the total cost for PS&E services provided by Breen Design Group was $250,195.00, which was previously budgeted and approved by City Council. At this time, the project construction remains unfunded. While $2,000,000 has been programmed in the FY 2026-27 CIP, no funding source has yet been identified. Staff will return to the City Council at the time of construction award to present funding options for consideration to advance this high-priority beautification project.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Location Map
2. Notice of Exemption
Attachments
Exhibit No. 1 - Location Map 1801
Exhibit No. 2 - Notice of Exemption
EXHIBIT NO. 1
Location Map
Project No. 1801
Median Streetscape - Civic
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: County Clerk/ Registrar-Recorder FROM: Public Works/ Engineering County of Los Angeles City of Carson
Environmental Filings 701 E. Carson Street
12400 E. Imperial Highway Carson, CA 90745
Norwalk, CA 90650
Project Title:
Public Works 1801 – Median Streetscape - Civic
Project Applicant:
City of Carson, Public Works Division
Project Location - Specific:
Avalon Boulevard from 91 Freeway to Del Amo Boulevard
Avalon Boulevard from 405 Freeway to 220th Street
Carson Street from Grace Avenue to 405 Freeway
Project Location – City & County
Carson, County of Los Angeles
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
The project consists of landscaping improvements to street medians including the installation of plants, irrigation, lighting, and concrete work.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project:
City of Carson
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:
City of Carson, Public Works Division
Exempt Status: (check one):
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
X Categorical Exemption: Section: 15301 Class: 1
Statutory Exemption: Section: Class:
Reasons why project is exempt:
Project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Lead Agency Contact Person:
Ian Holst
(310)830-7600
Signature: ____________________________ Date:__9/23/25_______________
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 31. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FCG CONSULTANTS INC. AGREEMENT TOPROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THEPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
In 2023, the City entered into an agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc. to provide professional construction management and inspection services based on the City’s anticipated project needs at that time. Since then, several capital improvement projects have been added or expanded within the City’s Capital Improvement Program, resulting in a broader and more clearly defined scope of work for FCG Consultants, Inc. These projects include, but are not limited to, Mills Park, Anderson Park, and the Community Center Courtyard. To formalize the expanded scope of services and associated costs, staff recommends amending the existing agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $150,000, for a revised not-to-exceed total of $1,287,635, and to extend the contract term by one year, through June 30, 2027.
II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 with FCG Consultants Inc. for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services increasing the contract sum by $150,000 for a total contract sum of $1,287,635 and extending the contract term one year until June 30, 2027; and,
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 3 with FCG Consultants Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendations
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the Law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department is responsible for implementing the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) through design and construction. The five-year CIP primarily includes improvements to the City’s bikeways, building facilities, parks, roadway infrastructure, and stormwater systems. Compared to previous five-year CIP cycles, the current program reflects an increase in both the number and complexity of projects. This has created a greater need for on-call consultant support to effectively manage and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
In July 2023, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call firms to provide Construction Management and Construction Inspection (CMCI) services. On November 18, 2023, the City Council awarded a contract to FCG Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $482,635, effective through June 30, 2026, with two one-year extension options (Exhibit No. 1). The initial agreement included a provisional scope of work valued at $286,520 for FY 2024-25 and $196,115 for FY 2025-26. These amounts were based on anticipated but not yet fully defined project needs. Since that time, several capital projects have advanced in design and construction, expanding the firm’s required scope of services. FCG Consultants, Inc. has been directly involved in projects such as Mills Park, Anderson Park, and the Community Center Courtyard, as well as providing right-of-way inspection services for City permits.
To accommodate this expanded workload, Amendment No. 1 (approved January 2025) increased the contract by $400,000 for a total of $882,635 (Exhibit No. 2). Amendment No. 2 (approved July 2025) increased the contract by an additional $255,000, bringing the total to $1,137,635 (Exhibit No. 3). During recent construction activities, several unforeseen conditions were discovered, including undocumented utility lines and structures (both active and abandoned) that were not identified in prior surveys or records. In addition, material substitutions and design modifications were required due to product discontinuations and availability issues. These conditions necessitated extended on-site management, additional coordination with utility providers, redesign and permitting assistance, and the negotiation of contractor change orders. FCG Consultants, Inc. submitted a detailed cost proposal documenting the additional hours and resources required to manage these unanticipated challenges. Staff has reviewed the proposal and determined that the additional services are reasonable and necessary for the continued oversight of active projects.
Consequently, staff recommends amending the existing agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $150,000, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $1,287,635, and extend the contract term by one year, through June 30, 2027 (Exhibit No. 4). Approval of the proposed amendment will allow FCG Consultants, Inc. to continue providing essential construction management and inspection services, ensuring quality control, schedule adherence, compliance with City and safety standards, and timely delivery of capital projects.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
If the proposed amendment is approved, the contract with FCG Consultants, Inc. will be increased by $150,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,287,635. Funding for this amendment is available in the adopted FY 2025-26 Operating Budget under the Engineering Professional Services Account (No. 101-80-820-100-6004). A summary of the original agreement and subsequent amendments, including changes to the not-to-exceed amounts and contract terms, is provided in the table below.
Action/AmendmentDate Approved Description/PurposeAmount AddedRevised NTE Contract Term Agreement 18-Nov-23Initial CMCI Services $0.00 $482,635Through June 30, 2026
Amend. No. 1 Jan-25Expanded scope for
active CIP projects $400,000 $882,635Through June
30, 2026
Amend. No. 2 Jul-25
Add. support park
and infrastructure
projects
$255,000 $1,137,635Through June
30, 2026
Proposed Amend.
No. 3
Oct 2025
(Proposed)
Unforeseen utility
conflicts and design
changes; extend
term
$150,000 $1,287,635Through June
30, 2027
VI. EXHIBITS
1. FCG Consultants Original Contract
2. FCG Consultants Contract Amendment No. 1
3. FCG Consultants Contract Amendment No. 2
4. FCG Consultants Contract Amendment No. 3
Attachments
Exhibit No. 1 - FCG Consultants Original Contract
Exhibit No. 2 - FCG Consultants Contract Amendment No. 1 Exhibit No. 3 - FCG Consultants Contract Amendment No. 2 Exhibit No. 4 - FCG Consultants Contract Amendment No. 3
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES (<Amendment No. 1=) by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (<City=) and FCG CONSULTANTS INC., a California corporation (<Consultant=), is effective as of the 21st day of January, 2025. City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as <Party= and collectively referred to as the <Parties.=
RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Contract Services dated January 1, 2024 (<Agreement=), whereby Consultant agreed to provide City construction management and inspection services on an on-call basis for a two and one-half year term commencing January 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2026, for $482,635.00, with two additional options to extend by one year each.
B. Since commencement of the Term, Consultant has been selected and tasked to oversee the construction of Anderson Park and Community Center Courtyard as well as provide inspection services for right of way permits (<Additional Services=), and as such, an additional $400,000.00 needs to be allocated to this Agreement to allow Consultant to perform such services through June 30, 2025.
C. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to specifically prescribe the Additional Services for an additional $400,000.00, thereby increasing the Contract Sum from $482,635.00 to $882,635.00, for that purpose.
D. Section 2611(m)(3) of the Carson Municipal Code (<CMC=) provides that any proposed amendment to a contract exceeding $75,000 requires solicitation unless the amendment concerns a change order under Section 2601(d) of the CMC in which event bidding will not be required irrespective of the amount of the change order.
E. The Additional Services qualify as a change order because they concern a change to the scope of work and price arising out of reasonably unforeseeable circumstances borne out of the original scope of the Agreement. It is a change to the scope of work because it is not included in the Scope of Services and it is borne out of the original Scope of Services because the nature of services is similar to the original scope except the description contains more specificity, and at the time the Parties entered into the Agreement the Additional Services were reasonably unforeseeable.
TERMS
1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text in strikethreughfent).
A. Section 2.1 (Contract Sum) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
<2.1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the <Schedule of Compensation= attached hereto as Exhibit <C= and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Eight Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($882,635.00) Four = wae, c] )
($482,635.00) (the <Contract Sum=), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8. In the event City elects to exercise its options to extend the Term pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof, the Contract Sum will increase consistent with the additional not to exceed compensation applicable to each Extension Term, as set out in in Exhibit <C.9== B. Exhibit A (Scope of Services) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
See attached.
C. Exhibit C (Schedule of Compensation) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
See attached.
2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, all provisions of the Agreement, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term <Agreement= appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment No. 1.
3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been no written or oral modifications to the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment No. 1, is currently an effective, valid, and binding obligation.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1, City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.
City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1, Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.
4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.
5. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Amendment No. 1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 1, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Amendment No. 1. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. | on the date and year first-above written.
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Title: 4 Secretary
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT9S SIGNATURES
SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS
MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT9S BUSINESS ENTITY.
I. Consultant will perform the following Services on an on-call basis, including but not limited to, oversight of construction of Anderson Park and Community Center Courtyard EXHIBIT <A=
SCOPE OF SERVICES
as well as inspection services of right of way permits:
SOMSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
General construction manegement services may include, but not be limited to:
Coordinating and conducting Pre-Construction meetings.
Preparstion and distrinution of meeting minutes.
uelity assurance and quality control.
Administration and management of construction comtracts.
Ensure construction effarts are completed per approved plans, on-echedule, and on- budget.
Ensure that local anc state inspections have been completed as necessary.
Review construction schedule, including activity sequences and duration, schedule of submittals and delivery schedule of fone lead materials and equipment. Review contractor's updates and revisions as may be required to reflect actual progress of work.
Provide construction schedule and budget updetes to City9s Contract Officer.
Schedule and conduct progress meetings to discuss contract issues, procedures, progress, proslems, Construction Change Orders {CCO}, submittals, requests for inforrnation (AFis), deficiencies and schedules.
. Process, review and approve contractor's submittals for City staff. Process and reviews project design consultant's submittals and provide recommendation to the City. . Process, review and track RFis, submittals, shop drawings, proposed change orders and revisions, and provide recommendation to the City.
. Review, evaluate and recommend approval for proposed cCos. Review estimates for reasonableness and cost effectiveness and render recernmendations to City. Administrate contracts, process CCOs (provide merit determination, quantification of cost and schedule impacts, render recommendations), review pay requests far accuracy. . Maintzin cost accounting records on authorized work performed under contract unit costs and additional work performed based on actual costs of time {labor} end materials (T&M). . Review contractor submittals for extra or unforeseen work. Review potential Oca far accuracy and provide recommendation(s] ta the City9s Construction Management and inspection Services fraject Manager for proper course of action and processing of COs. . Assist City in coordinating services of other consultents (design, geotechnical, National a8.
INSPECTION SERVICES fas part of Construction Management Services}:
Pollutant Discharge Elimination system (NPDES), materials testing, inspection, special lzboratory testing, etc.) that may be hired or selected fer the project. . Coordinate with project designer the contractor's requests far interpretation or clarification of meaning and intent of project olans end specifications. . Coordinate construction activities with City's Public Works Maintenance Department. . Coordinate end oversee public notifications and public inquiries. . Establish end implement jab safety procedures in cermpliance with CAL-CSHA, requirements. Monitor contractor's compliance with established safety program, respond te deficienzies and hazards, and investigate and report on accidents. . Track quantities of work comeleted for sregress payment(s}. Develop and implernent procedures for review and processing of progress payment applications. Assist the City with review(s) and certification far peyment(s)-
. Establish procedures and monitor contractor compliance with federal and state prevailing Wage regulations end requirements.
. Provide a recovery alan and/or work-around schedule as necessary to mitigete any project impacts.
confirm delivery and sterage of all materials, susplies, and equipment. . Provide recormmendation and essistence to the City end the Design/Engineering Team in resolving arry dispute(s) rising from the perfermance of the contractor and sub- contractors.
. Ensure that the Prime/General Contractor has an appropriate safety program in glace. . Recommend the accrual and assessment of Liquidated Damages as necessary. . City9s Construction Manager shall manage anc coordinate with contracter the project Substantial Completion Punchlist.
Provide a Construction Project Clase-Cut Report with all construction-related project documents.
General construction manggement inspection services may inclucle, but not be limited ta:
L Become familiar with construction documents, traffic control alens, censtrection schedules, construction sequences, and permit requirernents from other agencies.
Photegragh and log a pre-work video decumenting existing conditions prior, during, and after construction.
Atiend pre-construction meetings and present special concerns, if any. bi ts
interpret slams, specifications end regulations and ensure that cartractors and sub- contractors are following their centracts, and any Federal, Stete, or local regulations in effect at time work is performed.
Ingpect construction activities to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the approved construction documents {including, Sut not limited to slans, specifications, as- built drawings, reports, etc. }.
Document in writing and notify construction contractors about non-compliance; and direct Contractor in writing to correct mon-compliznce iterms as scom as they are discovered.
Maintain a status log of all Non-Compliant items discovered and identified during the performance of this oreject.
Prepare and maintain daily inspection Reports showing site and weather conditions, traffic contrel measures taken by contractors; lebor {record headccunt cf grime contractor and subcontrectorsfvendors}, equiprnent and materials used; quantity of work performed; and major incidents/safety viclations. Daily insgection Reports shail be submitted to City upon project comeletion.
Review and maintain record of comstruction progress on # regular basis; verify schedules are ort track with project milestones; identify deviations; and ensure that corrective actions gre taken to bring arojects back on schedule.
Provide accurate measurements of work completed by contractors in accordance with contract documents.
. Review soil compaction and materials testing certifications of cornpliance (COC). . Coordinate with materials testing firms regarding quality of work completed.
Ensure that comtractors do mot install materiats without approved meterial testing certifications. Any failed tests shall be reported to the City, and Consultant shall direct contractor to teke correction measures te achieve corn plianecs. . Mioniter contracters9 utility coordination to minimize utility conflict delays and potential need for utility relocations. Report potential conflicts to utilities, and advise them to relocate or remove conflicting utilities and report qutcome to City. coordinate with contractor access te adjacent businesses/fresidents during comstruction. . Provide inspection of traffic comtrol, channelization, and all other traffic-related work.
Observe construction safety, public safety and convenience, and repert discovered proSlems to City.
. Moniter compliance with the City9s NSDES permits and requirements. ticnitor compliance with all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations. . Moniter compliance with City's Construction Gemoliticn and Recycling Crdinance, I.
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inchiding State requirements for organic waste diversion. . Maintain date for change orders and record information regarding time of dispute, time of notification by centractor, and action taken by inspector. . Goordinate preparation and submittal of <As-Built= plans to City upen gsreject completion. . Prepare artd issue preliminary and final punch list, including schedule for punch list completion. Moniter and follow through with contractor until completien of all punch list items.
. Evaluate completion of work and recommend to city when work is ready for final inspection.
. Conduct final inspection/walk-through with City staff. . Secure and transmit required guarantees, certifications, affidavits, leases, easement deeds, operating & maintenance menuals, warranties and other documents as stipulsted in contract documents.
SONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING [zs gart of Construction Management Services}:
General construction management materials testing services may include, but net be limited to:
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2. Review, recommend and implement testing lat studies and reports.
Collect concrete samples and test their strength.
Provide soil testing services.
Check subgrade compaction for concrete and asphalt construction.
Perform tests for sieve analysis, sand equivalent and cleanness, as needed.
Perform plant inspection at facilities supslying concrete and not rnix asphalt.
Provide summary report of testing results.
Werlfy that sampling and testing procedures are being performed properly.
Verify ceartificetions of samplers and testers.
. Perform split sample tests as necessary.
. Maintain witness test records.
. Verify that all testing equipment used for acceptance testing is in good condition and progeny calibrated.
. Verify that all plant inspections are being performed correctly by qualified testers. . Provide surmmary report of quality assurance results.
Consultant will perform Services, if any, in accordance with project-specific Task Orders, as follows:
When the City requests proposals from on-call consultants (including the Consultant) on a project-specific Task Order, and if the City accepts Consultant9s proposal, then the Task Order and Notice to Proceed shall provide in detail Consultant9s Scope of Services on that Task Order. This Agreement does not guarantee that Consultant will be selected to perform services on Task Orders, This Agreement does not provide for Consultant9s compensation except for Consultant9s services rendered pursuant to a Notice to Proceed on a Task Order.
Consultant must perform all on-call Services in compliance with the following requirements:
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Each task shall be indicated by a written request (<Task Order=) produced by the Contract Officer with a description of the work to be performed, and the time desired for completion. All tasks shall be carried out in conformity with all provisions of this Agreement.
Consultant must prepare a written description of the requested tasks including all components and subtasks; the costs to perform the task (<Task Budget=), using the itemized fees in Exhibit C, Schedule of Compensation, whenever a requested task is provided for in Exhibit C; explain how the cost was determined; and, a schedule for completion of the task (<Task Completion Date=); which shall all collectively be referred to as the <Task Proposal.=
Contract Officer shall in writing approve, modify, or reject the Task Proposal, and may issue a Notice to Proceed.
The task shall be performed at a cost not to exceed the Task Budget.
Consultant shall complete the task and deliver all deliverables to Contract Officer by the Task Completion Date.
In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2 and pursuant to the Task Order9s project-specific Scope of Services, the Contract Officer may require the Consultant to provide the following deliverables, as applicable:
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Construction schedule and budget updates
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Accurate measurements of work completed
Summary report of test results
Summary report of quality assurance results
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.
Consultant will utilize qualified personnel with the following titles to perform the Services required by the applicable Task Order. Consultant shall obtain the Contract Officer9s advanced written approval when replacing any individual assigned to perform services on Task Orders:
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Mohamed Taleb, PE, Project Manager, Structures Rep, Building Inspector William Viets, PE, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Construction Manager Hussam Ankir, PE, Structures Rep
Kal Lambaz, Construction Manager
Anthony Moussa, Construction Manager, Construction Inspector, Electrical Inspector
Don Lewis, Construction Inspector
Mark Korando, Construction Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Permit Inspector Talal Alfakhouri, Construction Inspector, SWPPP
Casey Morales, Construction Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Permit Inspector Bill Fernandez, Construction Inspector, Building Inspector, Permit Inspector, SWPPP
Joe Ruzicka, Construction Inspector
Tyler Haddadin, Construction Inspector, SWPPP
Mamon Subeh, Construction Inspector, Building Inspector Moji Shahkarami, Construction Inspector
Walid Naouchi, Construction Inspector
David Alcala, Construction Inspector, Permit Inspector
Jim Greenfield, Construction Inspector
Majed Moussa, Construction Inspector, Office Engineers/Labor Compliance Shanton Rangi, Construction Inspector, Building Inspector James Bonelli, Construction Inspector, Building Inspector, SWPPP Leon Fuentes, Electrical Inspector
Kelvin Nguyen, Electrical Inspector
Timmy To, Electrical Inspector
Bo Fuentes, Electrical Inspector
Jose Carlos, Electrical Inspector
Darren Hopper, Building Inspector
Carey Brobeck, Building Inspector
John Spath, Building Inspector
Richard Shirley, Landscape Inspector
Heber Villela, Welding Inspector
Jasmine Fakhour, Office Engineers/Labor Compliance
Samar Alfakhouri, Office Engineers/Labor Compliance
Ladayu Consulting Group (LCG), Subconsultant
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EXHIBIT <C=
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
This Schedule of Compensation governs Consultant9s compensation in the event the Consultant performs services pursuant to a Notice to Proceed on a Task Order. This Agreement does not guarantee that Consultant will be selected to perform services on Task Orders.
The not to exceed compensation amounts are as follows:
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 - $94,250.00
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 4 $492,270.00#$592,270.00 July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 4 $196,115.00*
Total: $482.635.003882,635.00
July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 4 $200,037.00 (extension period)* July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029 4 $204,038 (extension period)* Consultant responding to the City9s request for proposals on a project-specific Task Order shall establish a Task Budget for the Task Order, identifying the subtasks based on the time and rates of the personnel performing the subtasks, and itemizing all materials and equipment utilized and the costs thereof. If payment is to be made other than at completion of the services, then the phases of the performance and percentage of payment due shall also be shown in the Task Proposal. Consultant9s proposals on Task Orders shall be based on hourly rates identical to the rates attached as Exhibit C-1.
The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:
A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.
B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.
D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.
IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $482,635.008882,635.00 as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
V. The Consultant9s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1.
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AMENDMENT NO.
3 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT
NO. 3
TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES
(“Amendment
No. 3
”) by and between the
CITY OF
CARSON
, a California
municipal corporation
(“City”)
,
and
FCG CONSULTANTS INC.
, a
California corporation
(“Con
sultant
”)
,
is effective as of the
___
day of
_____
_______
,
202
5 .
City and Consultant are
sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A.
City and Con
sultant
entered into that certain Agr
eement for Contract Services
dated
January
22, 2024
(“Agreement”)
,
whereby Consultant agreed to
perform
certain on
-
call
construction management and inspection
services
for a
not
-
to
-
exceed
Contract Sum of
$482,635
from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026
. The Agreement provides for
two
optional one (1) year
extension period
s
with pricing for each extension term in Exhibit “C
.
”
B
.
City and Consultant entered an amendment to the Agreement dated January 21, 2025 (“Amendment No. 1”) to
expand the Scope of Services to include overseeing the construction of Anderson Park and Community Center Courtyard and inspection services for right of way permits for an additional
$400,000, thereby
bringing
the Contract Sum from $482,635 to $882,635.
C
.
City and Consultant entered into another amendment to the Agreement dated July 1, 2025 (“Amendment No. 2”) to increase the contract amount by $255,000 thereby bringing
the
Contract Sum from $882,635 to $1,137,635 to cover the additional cost of services. These services include continued oversight of the project’s implementation in accordance with approved plans and specifications, adherence to construction schedules, complia nce with City and safety
regulations, inspection of construction quality, and coo rdination with stakeholders to ensure timely
delivery.
D
.
City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement to
exercise its option to
extend the Term by one (1) year to June 30, 2027
, and increase the total compensation by
$150,000
thereby
bringing
the Contract Sum from $
1,137,635
to $
1,
287
,
635
to cover cost of
continued
services for construction management and inspection services on ongoing City projects.
The
Contract Sum will be increased by $150,000 in spite of the Agreement’s establishment of pricing for such one year period being $200,037.
TERMS
1. Incorporation of Recitals.
The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into and
are a part of this Amendment No. 3.
2. Terms and Definitions.
All words, terms and phrases used or referenced in this Amendment No. 3, not expressly defined in this Amendment No. 3, shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.
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3. C
ontract Changes
. The Agreement is amended as provided herein
(new text
is
indicated
in
bold italics
and deleted text in
strikethrough
).
A.
Section 2.1
(
Contract Sum
)
of the Agreement is hereby amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
“2.1
Contract Sum
.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit
“
C
”
and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses,
shall not exceed
One Million
Two
One
Hundred
Thirty
Eighty
-
Seven Thousand, Six Hundred
Thirty
-
Five
Dollars and Zero Cents ($
1,287,635
1,137,635.00
)
(the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8. In the event City elects to exercise its options to extend the Term pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof, the Contract Sum will increase consistent with the additional not to
exceed compensation applicable to each Extension Term, as set out in Exhibit “C.”
B
.
Section 3.4 (Term) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“3.4
Term
.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services commencing January 1, 2024 and expiring June 30,
202
7 6
, except as otherwise provided
in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”). The City may, at its sole discretion, elect to extend the Term by
one
two
(
1 2
) additional one
-
year term
s
(each, an “Extension Term”).
The pricing to be applied for each Extension Term is listed in Exhibit “C.””
C.
E
xhibit “C”
(
Schedule of Compensation
)
of the Agreement is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
See attached Exhibit C.
4 .
Continuing Effect of Agreement.
Except as amended by
this
Amendment
No. 3
, all provisions
of the Agreement
, Amendment No. 1, and Amendment No.
2 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment
No. 3
, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by Amendment
No. 1, Amendment No. 2, and this Amendment No. 3
to the Agreement.
5 .
Affirmation of Agreement;
Warranty R
e Absence of Defaults.
City and
Con
sultant
each ratify and reaffirm each and every on
e
of the respective rights and obligations
arising under the Agreement
, Amendment No. 1, and Amendment No. 2
. Each party represents
and warrants to the other that ther
e have been no written or oral
modifications to the Agreement
other than as provided herein
and Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2
. Each party represents
and warrants to the other that the Agreemen
t, Amendment No. 1, and Amendment No. 2, as
amended by this Amendment No. 3
,
is currently an effective, valid
,
and binding obligation.
Con
sultant
represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment
No. 3
,
City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events
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that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.
City represents and warrants to Con
sultant
that, as of the date of this Amendment
No. 3
,
Con
sultant
is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.
6 .
Adequate Consideration.
The parties hereto irrevocably stipula
te and
agree that
they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment
No. 3
.
7 .
Authority.
The persons executing this
Amendment
No. 3
on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Amendment
No. 3
on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this
Amendment
No. 3
, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment
No. 3
, and
(iv) the entering into this
Amendment
No. 3
does not violate any provision of any other
a
greement
to which said party is bound.
8. Counterparts.
This Amendment
No. 3
may be executed in any number of
counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but on
e and the same Amendment
No. 3
.
[
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, the parties hereto have executed this
Amendment
No. 3
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
[
pks
; rjl
]
CONTRACTOR:
FCG CONSULTANTS, INC.
, a
California
corporation
By:_____________________________
Name:
Title:
By:_____________________________
Name:
Title:
Address: 22885 Savi Ranch Parkway,
Suite G
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Two corporate officer signatures required when Contractor is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial
Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY
BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTOR’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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EXHIBIT “C”
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I.
This Schedule of Compensation governs Consultant’s compensation in the event the Consultant performs services pursuant to a Notice to Proceed on a Task Order. This Agreement does not guarantee that Consultant will be selected to perform services on Task Or
ders.
Th
is is
not to exceed compensation amounts are as follows:
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024
-
$94,250.00
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
–
$
592,270.00
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
–
$451,115.00
Total:
$1,137,635.00
July 1, 202
6 through June 30, 202
7 –
$150,000.00
$200,037.00
(extension period)
July 1, 202
7 through June 30, 202
8 –
$204,038 (extension period)
II.
Consultant responding to the City’s request for proposals on a project -
specific Task
Order shall establish a Task Budget for the Task Order, identifying the subtasks based on the time and rates of the personnel performing the subtasks, and itemizing all ma
terials and equipment utilized and the costs thereof. If payment is to be made other than at completion of the services, then the phases of the performance and percentage of payment due shall also be shown in the Task Proposal. Consultant’s proposals on T
ask Orders shall be based on hourly rates identical to the rates attached as Exhibit C
-
1. III.
The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:
A.
Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.
B.
Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
C.
Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.
D.
Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.
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IV.
The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $1,287,635.00
$1,137,635.00
as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
V.
The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C -
1. CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 32. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Subject: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGEREQUIREMENTS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
Per the Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order 2022-0103-DWQ (Order), the City of Carson is required to update its Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) every six years. The SSMP outlines the City’s programs and procedures for the operation, maintenance, and management of the sanitary sewer collection system. It includes provisions for identifying and containing spills, staff training, compliance with current laws and regulations, and ensuring the system maintains adequate capacity to meet the City’s present and future needs.
The City partners with the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD), a division of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACPW), to provide ongoing sewer maintenance services citywide. CSMD serves as the primary administrator for all sanitary sewer-related maintenance and improvement activities within the City. As part of its work, CSMD has prepared the 2025 update to the City’s SSMP. This update ensures continued compliance with the most recent State Order and reflects current operational practices.
Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-121, adopting the updated 2025 Sewer System Management Plan, and authorize staff to submit and certify the plan to the State Water Resources Control Board in accordance with State requirements.
II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS" (Exhibit No. 2); and,
2. AUTHORIZE City Staff to submit and certify the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan to the State Water Resources Control Board.
III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendations.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the Law.
IV. BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) issued the Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order 2022-0103-DWQ, establishing updated regulatory requirements that govern how municipalities operate, maintain, and report activities related to their sanitary sewer systems. A key provision of this Order requires all affected agencies to revise and update their Sewer System Management Plans (SSMPs) to ensure compliance, with a submission deadline of August 2, 2025. The City of Carson’s last SSMP update was adopted on July 21, 2015, under Resolution No. 15-086. Although the updated SSMP was submitted after the August 2 deadline, the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD) obtained prior approval from the SWRCB authorizing the delayed submittal and confirming that the document was accepted in good standing.
The City partners with the CSMD, a division of Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW), to provide comprehensive sewer maintenance services throughout the City. The CSMD serves as the primary administrator and operator for all sanitary sewer-related maintenance, repairs, and system improvements. In preparation for the SSMP update deadline, City staff initiated coordination with CSMD in May 2025 to begin the update process. The CSMD subsequently completed its update to the Los Angeles County SSMP in July 2025 and submitted the City’s updated SSMP to staff on August 29, 2025. Although this submittal occurred after the August 2 deadline, CSMD obtained prior approval from the SWRCB authorizing the delayed submission.
The updated 2025 SSMP is an 88-page document that incorporates revised policies, updated operational standards, and enhanced provisions to ensure full compliance with the 2022 General Order. The plan clearly delineates responsibilities between the City and CSMD: the City retains legal authority and oversight of sewer system operations, while the CSMD serves as the operational arm responsible for day-to-day maintenance, inspections, personnel training, emergency response, preventive measures, and ongoing system performance monitoring and assessment.
Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (Exhibit No. 1) by adopting Resolution No. 25-121. Upon approval, City and CSMD personnel will continue to implement best practices for operations and maintenance while carrying out the strategies and measures outlined in the updated SSMP to ensure continued compliance with all state regulatory requirements.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
There are no direct costs to the City associated with coordinating the update of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), as the work was completed by the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD) under the City’s existing agreement with Los Angeles County Public Works. The City’s involvement was limited to staff coordination and document review. The City maintains a General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County, under which the County provides various municipal services, including sewer maintenance, streetlight maintenance, plan checks, and traffic signal repair. The City annually budgets approximately $600,000 to fund these services provided through the General Services Agreement.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. City of Carson 2025 Sewer System Management Plan
2. Resolution No. 25-121
Attachments
Exhibit No. 1 - 2025 Sewer System Management Plan
Exhibit No. 2 - Resolution No. 25-121
Sewer System
Management Plan
2025 SSMP Update
Carson / Los Angeles County Public Works
Los Angeles, California
August 29, 2025
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Contents
1 Goal and Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Regulatory Context .................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SSMP Goal and System Management Objectives ................................................................... 4
1.3 SSMP Update Schedule............................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Sewer System Asset Overview ................................................................................................. 8
1.4.1 Access to Up-to-Date Mapping .................................................................................. 12
1.5 SSMP Overview ...................................................................................................................... 12 2 Organization ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 13
2.2 Authorized Representatives .................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Positions Responsible for Implementing Specific SSMP Elements ........................................ 18
2.3.1 Positions Responsible ................................................................................................ 18
2.3.2 Lines of Authority ........................................................................................................ 19
2.4 Spill Reporting Chain of Communication ................................................................................ 21 3 Legal Authority .................................................................................................................................. 23
3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 23
3.2 Authority to Prevent Illicit Industrial Waste Discharges into the Collection System ................ 25
3.2.1 Prevention of Illicit Discharge of FOG ........................................................................ 25
3.2.2 Prevention of Illicit Discharge of Infiltration/Inflow ...................................................... 25
3.3 Authority to Collaborate with Storm Sewer Agencies ............................................................. 26
3.4 Authority to Require Proper Design and Construction of Sewers ........................................... 26
3.5 Authority to Ensure Access to Publicly Owned Portion of Lateral .......................................... 26
3.6 Limit the Authority to Discharge of FOG and other Debris ...................................................... 26
3.7 Authority to Obtain Easement Accessibility Agreements When Applicable ............................ 27 4 Operation and Maintenance Program ............................................................................................... 28
4.1 Up-to-Date Map of the Collection System ............................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Procedures for Maintaining and Providing Access to Water Boards Staff ................. 28
4.1.2 Availability of Up-to-Date Mapping to Support Collection System Management .............................................................................................................. 31
4.2 Preventive Maintenance Program ........................................................................................... 32
4.2.1 CCTV Inspection ........................................................................................................ 32
4.2.2 Sewer Line and Manhole Visual Inspection ............................................................... 33
4.2.3 Gas Trap Manholes and Siphons ............................................................................... 33
4.2.4 Drop Manholes ........................................................................................................... 33
4.2.5 Sewer Line Cleaning .................................................................................................. 33
4.2.6 Root Foaming ............................................................................................................. 33
4.2.7 Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................. 33
4.2.8 Vermin and Odor Control ........................................................................................... 33
4.2.9 Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations.................................................................... 34
4.3 Scheduling and Data Collection .............................................................................................. 34
4.4 Training.................................................................................................................................... 34
4.5 Equipment Inventory ............................................................................................................... 35 Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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5 Design and Performance Provisions ................................................................................................. 37
5.1 Design and Construction Standards and Specifications ......................................................... 37
5.2 Procedures and Standards for Inspecting and Testing System Improvements ...................... 37 6 Spill Emergency Response Plan ....................................................................................................... 39
6.1.1 Pre-Planned Coordination with Other Agencies or Departments .............................. 39 7 Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program ............................................................................................. 40
7.1 Program Overview ................................................................................................................... 40
7.2 Implementation Plan and Schedule for Public Outreach ........................................................ 42
7.2.1 Summary of Outreach Activities ................................................................................. 42
7.2.2 Plan and Schedule of Events ..................................................................................... 42
7.3 Plan and Schedule for Disposal of FOG ................................................................................. 43
7.4 Authority to Prohibit FOG Discharges and Identify Measures to Prevent FOG Spills ............ 43
7.4.1 Authority ..................................................................................................................... 43
7.4.2 Preventative Measures............................................................................................... 43
7.5 FOG Program Requirements and Design Standards ............................................................. 43
7.5.1 Requirements to Install Grease Removal Devices .................................................... 43
7.5.2 Design Standards for Grease Removal Devices ....................................................... 44
7.5.3 Maintenance Requirements ....................................................................................... 44
7.5.4 Best Management Practices Requirements ............................................................... 45
7.5.5 The Pretreatment Guidelines for Restaurants and Food Service Operations provide guidelines and best management practices for selecting and installing pretreatment devices. These guidelines outline the installation requirements for grease interceptors and offer a list of alternative pretreatment devices that can be used in lieu of a grease interceptor. ..................... 45
7.5.6 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements .......................................................... 45
7.5.7 Procedures ................................................................................................................. 45
7.6 Inspection and Enforcement Program ..................................................................................... 46
7.6.1 Authority to Inspect Grease Producing Facilities ....................................................... 46
7.6.2 Authority to Enforce .................................................................................................... 46
7.6.3 Resource Plan to Inspect and Enforce....................................................................... 46
7.7 Maintenance Program to Address FOG Issues ...................................................................... 47
7.8 Implementation of Source Control Measures to Address FOG Issues ................................... 47
7.8.1 Summary of Source Control Measures ...................................................................... 47
7.8.2 Summary of Source Control Program Enforcement .................................................. 47 8 System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and Capital Improvements ............................................... 48
8.1 System Evaluation and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... 48
8.1.1 Best Practices and New Technology ......................................................................... 48
8.1.2 Amount of System Condition Assessment ................................................................. 48
8.1.3 Inspection and Condition Assessment Prioritization .................................................. 48
8.1.4 Inspection Methods .................................................................................................... 49
8.1.5 Utilizing Observations for Condition Assessment ...................................................... 49
8.1.6 Inspection and Assessment Recordkeeping .............................................................. 50
8.1.7 Assessing Assets Vulnerable to Climate Change ...................................................... 50
8.2 Capacity Assessment and Design Criteria .............................................................................. 51
8.2.1 Gravity Facilities ......................................................................................................... 51
8.2.2 Pressure Facilities ...................................................................................................... 51
8.2.3 Infiltration and Inflow .................................................................................................. 52
8.2.4 Erosive Forces in Canyons and Streams ................................................................... 52
8.2.5 Design Flow and Weather Events .............................................................................. 52
8.2.6 Capacity Assessment Data ........................................................................................ 52 Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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8.2.7 Capacity Enhancement Plan ...................................................................................... 53
8.3 Prioritization of Corrective Actions .......................................................................................... 53
8.4 Capital Improvement Plan ....................................................................................................... 53
8.4.1 Accumulative Capital Outlay Program ....................................................................... 54
8.4.2 Joint Coordination and Interagency Coordination ...................................................... 54 9 Monitoring, Measurement and Program Modifications ..................................................................... 55
9.1 Maintenance of Information to Prioritize SSMP Activities ....................................................... 55
9.2 Monitoring of Implementation and Effectiveness of the SSMP ............................................... 57
9.3 Program Audits ........................................................................................................................ 57
9.4 Assessment of Preventative Maintenance Program ............................................................... 57
9.5 Identification and Illustration of Spill trends ............................................................................. 57
9.6 Approach to Program Modifications and Plan Updates .......................................................... 58 10 SSMP Program Audits ...................................................................................................................... 59
10.1 Schedule of Program Audits and Updates .............................................................................. 59
10.2 SSMP Audit Process ............................................................................................................... 60
10.3 SSMP Audit Report ................................................................................................................. 60
10.4 Audit Implementation and Tracking of Results........................................................................ 60 11 Communication Program ................................................................................................................... 62
11.1 Procedures to Communicate with Public for Spills and Discharges ....................................... 62
11.2 Procedures for General Communication with Public on SSMP .............................................. 62
11.3 Procedures to Communicate with Connecting Systems and Contract Agencies ................... 63
Tables
Table 1-1: Summary of General Order Requirements .................................................................................. 1 Table 1-2: LACPW’s Sewer-Related Services to the 38 CSMD Cities1 ........................................................ 3 Table 1-3: SSMP Audit and Update Schedule .............................................................................................. 5 Table 1-4: Planned SSMP Implementation Milestones Addressing Prevention of Sewer Spills .................. 7 Table 2-1: Collection Systems Operated, Maintained and Managed by Sewer Maintenance Division ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Table 2-2: Positions Responsible for SSMP ............................................................................................... 18 Table 3-1: Summary of Legal Authorities Relating Legal Authority Element of General Order .................. 24 Table 3-2: Summary of Legal Authorities Relating Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program Element of General Order ............................................................................................................................ 25 Table 4-1: Summary of Training Program ................................................................................................... 35 Table 4-2: List of Major Equipment ............................................................................................................. 36 Table 6-1: Spill Emergency Response Plan General Order Compliance ................................................... 39 Table 7-1: Number of FSEs per City/Area .................................................................................................. 41 Table 8-1: ACO Program Contract List ....................................................................................................... 54 Table 9-1: Information Systems Relevant to SSMP Implementation and Monitoring ................................. 56 Table 10-1: SSMP Audit and Update Schedule .......................................................................................... 59
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Figures
Figure 1-1: City and CSMD Service Area Map ........................................................................................... 11 Figure 2-1: City and LACPW’s Organizational Chart .................................................................................. 20 Figure 2-2a: SMD Organizational Chart ...................................................................................................... 20 Figure 2-2b: City Organizational Chart ....................................................................................................... 20 Figure 2-3: Spill Reporting Chain of Communication – Normal Business Hours ........................................ 22 Figure 2-4: Spill Reporting Chain of Communication – After Hours ........................................................... 22 Figure 4-1: Sewer Network Map ................................................................................................................. 29 Figure 4-2: Sewer Plans Webpage ............................................................................................................. 30 Figure 4-3: Operations Map Overview Map ................................................................................................ 31
Appendices
Appendix A1 - Governing Board Approval
Appendix A2 – State Water Resources Control Board - General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems Appendix A3 – Asset Summary Per Collection System
Appendix B1 – List of Staff Responsible for Implementing Specific Elements of the SSMP Appendix B2 – City and Sewer Maintenance Division Staff Contact Sheet Appendix C – Not Used
Appendix D – LACPW’s Field Operations Yard and Pump Station Map Appendix E – Not Used
Appendix F – Spill Emergency Response Plan
Appendix G – IDWP Conditions and Limitations
Appendix H – Not Used
Appendix I – Not Used
Appendix J – Not Used
Appendix K – Not Used
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Acronyms
Acronym Definition
ACO Accumulative Capital Outlay
BMP Best Management Practices
BSD Building and Safety Division
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CAD Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
CALOSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Administration CAP Condition Assessment Program
CIP Capital Improvement Plan
CIPP Cured-In-Place Pipe
CIWQS California Integrated Water Quality System
CGRG Community and Government Relations Group
CS Collection System
CSMD Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EPD Environmental Programs Division
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
FSE Food Service Establishment
GI Grease Interceptor
GIS Geographic Information System
GRD Grease Removal Device
IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
I/I Infiltration and Inflow
IWDP Industrial Waste Disposal Permit
LACO Los Angeles County Ordinance
LACPW Los Angeles County Public Works
LACSD Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
LDD Land Development Division
LRO Legally Responsible Official
LVMWD Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
MMS Maintenance Management System
MSMD Marina Sewer Maintenance Division
NASSCO National Association of Sewer Service Companies
PACP Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program
PM Periodic Maintenance
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Acronym Definition
PMD III Project Management Division III
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System
SERP Spill Emergency Response Plan
SMD Sewer Maintenance Division
SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
WDR Wastewater Discharge Requirements
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1 Goal and Introduction
1.1 Regulatory Context
The City of Carson along with Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW) has prepared this updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) pursuant to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) December 6, 2022, Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order 2022 - 0103-DWQ (General Order). This SSMP provides a management plan for Los Angeles County Public Works (PW), which administers the following Sewer Maintenance Districts (Districts) in Los Angeles County responsible for operating and maintaining the collection systems:
• Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD); and
• Marina Sewer Maintenance District (MSMD);
In addition, through service agreements, PW operates and maintains the collections systems for the Cities of Irwindale, West Hollywood, and Montebello.
This SSMP provides a management plan for Carson, which is part of the CSMD.
Table 1-1 summarizes the General Order requirements addressed by this SSMP1. These requirements are defined by General Order specifications and associated General Order attachments. All agencies that own and operate collection systems greater than one mile in length must comply with these requirements.
Table 1-1: Summary of General Order Requirements
Specification Description Linkage to SSMP
5.2 SSMP
Development and
Implementation
Requires development and implementation of a SSMP
Entire SSMP
5.3 Certification of
SSMP and Plan
Updates
Requires City to certify and upload the SSMP to CIWQS
Entire SSMP
5.5 Six-Year SSMP
Update
Requires update of the SSMP every 6 years, at a minimum.
Requires governing board approval of SSMP. Requires
City to certify and upload SSMP to CIWQS. Entire SSMP
5.6 System Resilience Requires LACPW to include and implement system - specific procedures to proactively prioritize operations and maintenance, condition assessments and repair and
rehabilitation to address system resilience
D.4 Operations and
Maintenance
D.8 System Evaluation,
Capacity Assurance
and Capital Planning
5.10 System Capacity Requires City to maintain system capacity to convey dry weather and forecasted wet weather flows
D.8 System Evaluation,
Capacity Assurance
and Capital Planning
1 Summarized from the SWRCB Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems
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Table 1-1: Summary of General Order Requirements
Specification Description Linkage to SSMP
5.19 Operation and
Maintenance
Requires City and LACPW to maintain in good working
order and operate as design any facilities, treatment or control systems design to contain and convey sewer.
D.4 Operations and
Maintenance
D.8 System Evaluation,
Capacity Assurance
and Capital Planning
This document serves as the 2025 update to the SSMP approved and adopted by the City Council at a public meeting. Appendix A1 includes documentation of approval by the Board. Appendix A2 includes the General Order.
The sewer-related services that the Districts provide vary from city to city depending on the service agreements. Table 1-2 summarizes the CSMD cities and the sewer - related services currently provided by the LACPW to each of the cities. LACPW applied for coverage under the reissued General Order for facilities it owns, and the CSMD member cities applied for coverage under the reissued General Order for facilities they own. LACPW and the member cities own the sewer mainlines and the point of connection to the sewer mainlines, but do not own any portion of the sewer lateral beyond the sewer connection.
LACPW, as operator of the CSMD and MSMD, prepares and updates the SSMP for activities the LACPW performs for managing, operat ing, and maintain ing sewer systems including the Districts. The cities, as well as the other County departments serviced by CSMD, as owners of their respective systems, are responsible for preparing and updating an SSMP specific to the collection system owned by those entities. Some cities within the CSMD have either adopted the Los Angeles County Code or have established local ordinances or resolutions governing the performance of items stipulated in the General Order. Cities are responsible for implementing the legal authoritie s required by the General Order. Cities also are responsi ble for conducting capacity studies of their collection system when necessary and correcting identified hydraulic deficiencies. The CSMD performs functions required by the General Order related to the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems.
A pdf copy of this SSMP is available on the internet at:
LACPW: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/sewer/ssmp.pdf
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Table 1-2: LACDPW Sewer-Related Services to the 38 CSMD Cities1 City CSMD ACO
Program
Sewer
Maintenance
Agreement
Building
and Safety
Industrial
Waste
City
Engineers
Agoura Hills X X X
Artesia X X X X
Baldwin Park X X
Bellflower X X X
Bell Gardens X X X
Bradbury X X
Calabasas X X X
Carson X X X
Commerce X X X
Cudahy X X X
Diamond Bar X X X
Duarte X X X
Glendora X X
Hawaiian
Gardens
X X X
Hidden Hills X X
Industry X X X
Irwindale X X X
La Cañada
Flintridge
X X X X
La Habra Heights X X
Lakewood X X X X
La Mirada X X X X
Lawndale X X X X
Lomita X X X X
Maywood X X
Montebello X
Palos Verdes
Estates
X X
Paramount X X X
Pico Rivera X X X
Rancho Palos
Verdes
City/Central
X X X
Rolling Hills X X X
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Table 1-2: LACDPW Sewer-Related Services to the 38 CSMD Cities1 City CSMD ACO
Program
Sewer
Maintenance
Agreement
Building
and Safety
Industrial
Waste
City
Engineers
Rolling Hills
Estates
X X X
Rosemead X X X
San Dimas X X X
Santa Clarita X X X
Santa Fe Springs X X X
South El Monte X X
Temple City X X X X
Walnut X X X
Westlake Village X X X X
West Hollywood X X
TOTALS
1Through the General Services Agreement, a city can request LACPW resources upon specific request. LACDPW currently provides at least some degree of service to all 88 cities in the County of Los Angeles.
1.2 SSMP Goal and System Management Objectives
The goal of the SSMP is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the collection system. This will help reduce and prevent spills, as well as mitigate any spills that do occur. The City and LACPW has adopted and is dedicated to achieving the following collection system management objectives:
• Proper operation, maintenance, and management of the Districts’ sanitary sewer collection system facilities to reduce the frequency and severity of sewer spills and their potential impacts on public health, safety, and the environment. • Prompt action when sewer spills occur to identify, contain, and remove the cause, promptly report the event to appropriate regulatory authorities, and ensure the public is adequately and timely notified.
• Document all sewer spills and system deficiencies and the remedial actions taken. • Adequately train and equip the Districts’ sewer system operators, employees, contractors, responders, or other agents to address a sewer spill event. • Maintain and repair the Districts’ sewer system to provide adequate capacity to convey base flows and peak flows while meeting or exceeding applicable regulations, laws, and generally accepted practices relative to sanitary sewer system operations and maintenance.
This SSMP documents how the City and LACPW’s collection system practices are integrated toward the achievement of the City’s and LACPW’s objectives. The City’s and Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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LACPW have identified the following actions to be taken under this SSMP to ensure the accomplishment of these goals:
• Conduct a planned and scheduled maintenance program that will minimize the risk and occurrence of sewer spills, in support of the SSMP goals. • When sewer spills do occur, respond to the reported site in a timely manner and undertake feasible remedial actions to contain the spill to minimize impacts, including stopping the flow from reaching the storm drain, if possible. • Stop the spill as soon as possible and limit public access to the spill area to prevent public contact with any wastewater contamination.
• Recover the spill to the extent feasible and return it to the sewer system and then clean up the contaminated area.
• Gather and compile all pertinent information regarding the spill event, investigate as necessary to determine probable cause, document findings, report to the appropriate regulatory agencies in a timely manner, and file the completed report.
1.3 SSMP Update Schedule
Pursuant to the General Order, CSMD conducts program monitoring and triennial audits of its SSMP, prepares SSMP updates, and implements planned activities to achieve Carson and LACPW’s collection system program objectives. Carson’s SSMP update was prepared upon completion of the most recent SSMP Program Audit , dated February 5, 2025, and LACPW’s SSMP update.
The schedule for auditing and updating this SSMP is provided in Table 1-3. Element 10 of the SSMP includes a longer-term schedule for SSMP audits and updates.
Table 1-3: SSMP Audit and Update Schedule
Activity Collection System Name SSMP Audit Due Date SSMP Update Due Date
CSMD – City Agoura Hills City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Artesia City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Baldwin Park City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Bell Gardens City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Bellflower City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Bradbury City 2/2/2026 8/2/2026
CSMD – City Calabasas City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Carson City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City City of Industry 2/2/2026 8/2/2026
CSMD – City Commerce City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Cudahy City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
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Table 1-3: SSMP Audit and Update Schedule
Activity Collection System Name SSMP Audit Due Date SSMP Update Due Date
CSMD – City Diamond Bar City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Duarte City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Glendora City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Hawaiian Gardens City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Hidden Hills City 2/2/2026 8/2/2026
CSMD – City La Cañada Flintridge City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025 CSMD – City La Habra Heights City 11/2/2025 5/2/2026
CSMD – City La Mirada City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Lakewood City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Lawndale City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Lomita City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Maywood City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Palos Verdes Estates City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025 CSMD – City Paramount City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Pico Rivera City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Rancho Palos Verdes City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Rancho Palos Verdes City 2/2/2026 8/2/2026
CSMD – City Rolling Hills Estates City 11/2/2025 5/2/2026 CSMD – City Rosemead City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City San Dimas City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Santa Clarita City 11/2/2024 5/2/2025
CSMD – City Santa Fe Springs City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City South El Monte City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Temple City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Walnut City 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD – City Westlake Village City 11/2/2025 5/2/2026
CSMD –
County Zone
Malibu Mesa Zone of the CSMD CS 11/2/2025 5/2/2026
CSMD –
County Zone
Trancas Zone of the CSMD CS 2/2/2026 8/2/2026
CSMD –
County Zone
Unincorporated County Area CSMD
South/County Sanitation District CS
11/2/2024 5/2/2025
CSMD –
County Zone
Unincorporated County Area CSMD
North/County Sanitation District CS
11/2/2025 5/2/2026
CSMD –
County Zone
Unincorporated County Area
CSMD/Las Virgenes Tapia CS
11/2/2025 5/2/2026
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Table 1-3: SSMP Audit and Update Schedule
Activity Collection System Name SSMP Audit Due Date SSMP Update Due Date
CSMD –
County Zone
Unincorporated County Area CSMD-
NW/County Sanitation District CS
2/2/2025 8/2/2025
CSMD –
County Zone
Unincorporated County Area Lake
Hughes Zone of the CSMD CS
2/2/2026 8/2/2026
CSMD –
County Zone
Unincorporated County Area
Marina/Aneta Zone of the
CSMD/City Hyperion CS
2/2/2026 8/2/2026
SMA Montebello CS 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
SMA Irwindale City CS 2/2/2026 8/2/2026
SMA West Hollywood CS 2/2/2025 8/2/2025
LACPW plans to complete implementation of several significant initiatives addressing the prevention of sewer spills. Table 1-4 provides a schedule for incorporation of these activities into the Districts’ SSMP program implementation.
Table 1-4: Planned SSMP Implementation Milestones Addressing Prevention of Sewer Spills
Element Milestone Milestone Due
Date
Relevance to Spill Prevention
4 – Operations and
Maintenance
Program
Implementation of
Cityworks asset
management system
June 20261
Improve tracking of system issues
and planning and scheduling of
maintenance activities
4 – Operations and
Maintenance
Program
Implementation of
GraniteNet cloud-
based CCTV software2
November 2027 Improve sharing of condition
assessment data for streamline
decision-making and communication
Specification 5.7 –
Allocation of
Resources
Approval of sewer fee
increase
July 2025 Collect revenue needed to sustain
operations and maintenance service
delivery
8 – System
Evaluation
Initiate Condition
Assessment Program
for remaining pump
stations3
November 2027 Collect information to identify system
condition deficiencies
8 – System
Evaluation
Initiate next cycle of
Condition Assessment
Program for sewer
pipelines
July 20254 Collect information to identify system
condition deficiencies
1Currently anticipated, subject to change
2Software development began in May 2025 for the implementation of the GraniteNet Cloud-based CCTV Software 3Began with the Condition Assessment for pump stations for the City of Diamond Bar. Report was completed in June 2019
4New CCTV contract to begin in July 2025 and continue the 2nd phase of the Condition Assessment project
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1.4 Sewer System Asset Overview
Carson’s Public Works Department manages the sanitary sewer collection system, which serves a population of approximately 96, 901 residents and consists of 182.23 miles of sewer lines (181.87 miles of gravity sewer lines and .36 miles of force main sewer lines ) and 3 pump stations. The City's local sewers discharge into the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County facilities for conveyance, treatment, and disposal.
The City has three budgeted management positions directly involved in sewer system responsibilities. The field operation and maintenance services are fulfilled by utilizing the services provided by LACPW.
These personnel, in collaboration with LACPW personnel, administer the City's sewer collection system operation, provide engineering evaluation of proposed and existing sewer facilities, administer preventive maintenance and sewer construction programs, and oversee the maintenance of sewer collection system facilities and related records and plans. Appendix A3 provides a summary of assets for all collection systems.
Other relevant information regarding the City’s collection systems and management program includes:
• Location: Collection systems are located in Los Angeles County. • Service Area Boundary:
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• a and 1-1b shows the geographic service area boundary in the City and Districts. • Community Served: Carson covers 14.13 square miles including both residential and commercial areas.
• Data Management Systems: Districts use the following data management systems.
o Maximo: LACPW’s legacy Maintenance Management System (MMS) used for managing maintenance activities. Field crew activities are recorded in various forms such as service requests, cleaning reports, sewer maintenance daily reports, manhole adjustments, overflow report forms, etc., and are stored in the MMS. The LACPW is in the process of implementing Cityworks Maintenance Management System to schedule and track maintenance activities.
o Cityworks: LACPW is i mplementing Cityworks Maintenance Management System to schedule and track maintenance activities. The condition assessment schedule and eventually closed-circuit television (CCTV) is planned to be added to Cityworks. Cityworks will be used to record what sections have been inspected, the schedule of activities, and whether work has been completed or not. It will also be used to schedule and track fats, oils, and grease (FOG) source control inspections of industrial and commercial establishments.
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o HMS: LACPW utilizes the HMS database to maintain records of all sites and their locations under the FOG program. Inspectors document their findings and enter data into the HMS database, which automates the inspection process and is used to track and manage permit inspection and source control data.
o PowerBI: PowerBI is utilized to display spill trends and analysis, as well as city profiles, which include detailed information on manholes, pipes, pump stations, and properties. Additionally, Power BI is used to display productivity reports, detailing maintenance activities for each City. o CCTV Database: Wincan and GraniteNet are used to document inspection events, inspection observations and associated videos.
These systems serve as the repository for historical CCTV inspection data. LACPW is in the process o f linking GraniteNet with Cityworks to maintain CCTV records.
o CADD: As-built plans of the Districts’ facilities are maintained by LACPW for unincorporated Los Angeles County areas and by each city within the CSMD for their own jurisdiction, with LACPW maintaining a copy for maintenance operations. Data gathered from the plans, such as system locations and alignment, pipe material, size, etc., are stored in the SMD’s Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) System and Geographical Information System (GIS).
o GIS: LACPW utilizes GIS to generate a mapping system that includes sewer features and map base layers such as aerial images, streets, parcels, and storm drain systems also available from other divisions within LACPW, County Departments and other governmental agencies. o SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system used to collect and store pump station alarm and instrumentation data. o Microsoft Office : Various collection system programs are managed using Microsoft Office applications as an electronic database. Currently, Office is used to store the schedule for FOG program activities, but this will eventually be performed using Cityworks.
• Lateral Ownership and Operational Responsibilities: LACPW and city do not own any portion of the service lateral. Private service laterals are the responsibility of the property owner and must be maintained by the property owner. Operation and maintenance of the local main sewer lines are the respon sibility of LACPW.
Regional trunk sewer lines are the responsibility of the publicly owned treatment works, such as the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD), for operation and maintenance.
• Breakdown of Service Connections : Carson’s breakdown of services connections is roughly 93 percent residential, 2 percent commercial, 4 percent industrial, and the remainder 1 percent are combination of institutional and miscellaneous use.
• Unique Service Boundary Conditions and Challenges: The service area faces issues with conflicts involving local lines and jurisdictional determinations between Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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agencies like the LACSD and the City of Los Angeles , impacting operations and maintenance.
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Figure 1-1a: Carson’s Service Area Map
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Figure 1-2b: CSMD Service Area Map
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1.4.1 Access to Up-to-Date Mapping
LACPW provides public access to up-to-date sewer mapping through their website.
LA County Sanitary Sewer Network GIS Map:
• https://pw.lacounty.gov/smd/sewernetwork/
Operation Maps:
• https://dpw.lacounty.gov/sewer/Page_15
1.5 SSMP Overview
This SSMP complies with the General Order and meets the following General Order objectives:
a) Properly fund, manage, operate and maintain, with adequately trained staff and/or contractors possessing adequate knowledge, skills, and abilities as demonstrated through a validated certification program at all times, all parts of the collection system owned and/or operated by the discharger.
b) Provide adequate capacity to convey base flows and peak flows, including flows during wet weather events, to the minimum design criteria as defined in the discharger’s System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan (a required component of the SSMP), for al l parts of the collection system owned and/or operated by the discharger.
c) Take all feasible steps to stop and mitigate the impact of spills in the collection system owned and/or operated by the discharger.
The City together with LACPW achieves these objectives by implementing a comprehensive sewer infrastructure asset management program that is documented in the following 11 SSMP elements:
1. Goal and Introduction
2. Organization
3. Legal Authority
4. Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Design and Performance Provisions
6. Spill Emergency Response Plan
7. Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program
8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and Capital Improvements
9. Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications
10. SSMP Program Audits
11. Communication Program
When appropriate, the SSMP references other program documentation for greater detail.
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2 Organization
2.1 Overview
LACPW are governed by the Board of Supervisors, who establish laws and approve all LACPW’s contracts and agreements. LACPW is led by the Director, who sets policies and oversees their implementation. Supporting the Director are the Chief Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Deputy Director, who help manage daily operations and special projects.
The Sewer Maintenance Division (SMD) has 213 budgeted positions. The distribution of the SMD personnel is depicted in the organizational chart presented in Section 2.3.2 of this chapter. These personnel provide engineering evaluations of proposed and existing sewer facilities, administer LACPW’s sewer service charge ordinance, carry out annexation proceedings for new territories, form and dissolve service zones, maintain facility record plans, and administer preventive maintenance and sewer construction programs.
Key roles include the Principal Engineer and the Senior Civil Engineers, who manage engineering and field staff. There is a Senior Civil Engineer designated for office engineering and budget, field operations team for pump stations, and field operations team for the gravity system. The gravity system unit includes the Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor, who assists the Senior Civil Engineer and oversee sewer maintenance activities, with field crews performing the actual maintenance work. For the pump station unit, the Electro-Mechanic Supervisors and their teams handle pump station operations. Office Administrative and clerical assistants are part of all units and assist in the preparation of the SMD budget, Board letters, and other correspondence, and are responsible for the sewer service charge direct assessments.
Other divisions within the LACPW are currently and will continue to be responsible for carrying out some of the compliance actions called for by the Wastewater Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for the LACPW. The key support divisions and their responsibilities are described below:
• Workforce Support Division: Responsible for procuring equipment, materials, and supplies needed for day-to-day operations and maintenance activities; printing and mailing public education outreach program materials. • Business Relations and Contracts Division: Responsible for procuring contract services for engineering, emergency sewer repair projects, and closed-circuit televising of sewer lines.
• Building and Safety Division (BSD): Responsible for issuing permits for sewer connections. May also enforce Plumbing Codes involving proper connections, maintenance of sewer house laterals, and preventing illegal discharges into public sewers upon City contract.
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• Sewer Maintenance Division (SMD): Responsible for administering the Districts including operation and maintenance of the sewer systems, repairs and rehabilitation, and providing regulatory compliance.
• Environmental Programs Division (EPD) : Responsible for enforcing the Districts’ Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program, including point source control, inspection of industrial waste and grease-generating facilities, investigation of illicit discharges of chemicals, debris, etc., into the public sewer, and conducting water quality monitoring for spills of 50,000 gallons or more to surface water. • Stormwater Maintenance Division: Assists the Districts’ crew in tracing, containing, and cleaning up spills that reach a storm drain system. • Emergency Management Group: Responsible for operating the Emergency Operation Center for the entire Department, including handling service calls, spills, and pump station malfunction calls for the Districts.
• Human Resources Division: Responsible for staffing the Districts and training personnel.
• Design Division: Responsible for developing design standards and criteria for capital improvements.
• Project Management Division III (PMD III): Responsible for providing project management services for the construction of capital improvements. • Land Development Division (LDD): Responsible for subdivision plan checks to ensure compliance with County standards for the construction of new sewer collection systems. Reviews sewer capacity studies for proposed lines and sets requirements to ensure adequate capacity in existing systems. • Survey/Mapping and Property Management Division : Responsible for processing access easement documents and procuring easements for public sewer facilities located on private properties. Also responsible for investigating spill-related claims and litigations against the SMD.
City of Carson is governed by the City Council, who establishes new and amending existing ordinances and policies governing the municipal operations and the operation of the City’s sanitary sewer system, including the approvals of all SO&M contracts and agreements, to protect the community’s interest. The City Manager for the City is responsible for the overall management and application of all legal and policy directives that relate to the City’s activities, including the operation and maintenance of the City’s sanitary sewer system. Supporting the City Manager are General Manager/City Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Superintendent and Office Administration and Clerical Assistants.
Their responsibilities include:
• General Manager/City Engineer – Directs the accomplishment of statutory and policy criteria within the scope of the City Council's policy and legal requirements.
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system operation and maintenance activities through the contract with LACDPW, as the City's representative on the CSMD. Responsible for the day -to-day management and operation oversight of the City's sewer collection system, including the three sewer pump stations.
• Principal Civil Engineer – Directs engineering and management activities relating to studies, design, investigations, and the preparation of reports, budget, and contractual agreements with private firms for technical service projects.
Performs special studies, investigations, and reports concerning sewer infrastructure. Reports to the General Manager/City Engineer.
• Senior Civil Engineer – Performs a wide range of professional and complex civil engineering work in redesign, construction, management, and maintenance of public works projects; acts as the City Engineer in his/her absence; and performs other duties as assigned.
• Public Works Superintendent – Has oversight of all contracted maintenance and repair services for City facilities, excluding the relatively new gravity sewer systems operation and maintenance.
• Office Administration and Clerical Assistants - Assists in the preparation of reports, budgets, and other correspondence; and coordinates and facilitates City and contract personnel in addressing local citizen issues relative to sewer service.
The distribution of the city personnel is depicted in the organizational chart presented in Section 2.3.2 of this chapter.
2.2 Authorized Representatives
General Manager/City Engineer of Carson and the Assistant Deputy Director for the SMD is responsible for the execution of the compliance actions required under the WDRs. This includes, but is not limited to, signing and certification of all reports and correspondence as required under this order. The Principal Engineer and Senior Civil Engineers in the SMD may also perform these duties on behalf of the SMD’s Assistant Deputy Director or General Manager/City Engineer for Carson.
The Sewer Maintenance District s has following staff authorized to serve as Onsite Managers for the collection systems managed by LACPW:
• Andrew Ngumba, Assistant Deputy Director (Primary LRO for LACPW) • Alex Villarama, Principal Civil Engineer (Secondary LRO for LACPW) • Jeffrey Bouse, Senior Civil Engineer
• Voltaire Llana, Senior Civil Engineer
• May Hong, Civil Engineer
• Eric Liu, Civil Engineer
Each of these staff members are authorized to act on behalf of each of LACPW’s collection system to serve as Legally Responsible Officials for each of the collection systems listed in Table 2-1. District LROs coordinate to ensure one of the designated LROs is available Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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for required reporting certification in CIWQS. In addition, each collection system in the County owned by a city also has at least one Legally Responsible Official from that city’s staff.
Carson’s Legally Responsible Official:
Roland Jen, Stormwater Engineer, Primary LRO
Gilbert Marquez, Principal Engineer, Secondary LRO
Table 2-1: Collection Systems Operated, Maintained and Managed by Los Angeles County Public Works
WDID Type2 CIWQS WDID CIWQS Collection System Name
CSMD – City 4SSO11366 Agoura Hills City
CSMD – City 4SSO10364 Artesia City
CSMD – City 4SSO10366 Baldwin Park City
CSMD – City 4SSO10368 Bell Gardens City
CSMD – City 4SSO10369 Bellflower City
CSMD – City 4SSO10371 Bradbury City
CSMD – City 4SSO11447 Calabasas City
CSMD – City 4SSO10374 Carson City
CSMD – City 4SSO10394 City of Industry
CSMD – City 4SSO10377 Commerce City
CSMD – City 4SSO10380 Cudahy City
CSMD – City 4SSO10382 Diamond Bar City
CSMD – City 4SSO10384 Duarte City
CSMD – City 4SSO10389 Glendora City
CSMD – City 4SSO10390 Hawaiian Gardens City
CSMD – City 4SSO11439 Hidden Hills City
CSMD – City 4SSO10397 La Cañada Flintridge City
CSMD – City 4SSO10398 La Habra Heights City
CSMD – City 4SSO10399 La Mirada City
CSMD – City 4SSO10402 Lakewood City
2 CSMD – Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
MSMD – Marina Sewer Maintenance District
SMA – Sewer Maintenance Agreement
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Table 2-1: Collection Systems Operated, Maintained and Managed by Los Angeles County Public Works
WDID Type2 CIWQS WDID CIWQS Collection System Name
CSMD – City 4SSO10403 Lawndale City
CSMD – City 4SSO10404 Lomita City
CSMD – City 4SSO10409 Maywood City
CSMD – City 4SSO10414 Palos Verdes Estates City
CSMD – City 4SSO10415 Paramount City
CSMD – City 4SSO10417 Pico Rivera City
CSMD – City 4SSO10420 Rancho Palos Verdes City
CSMD – City 4SSO18098 Rancho Palos Verdes City
CSMD – City 4SSO10423 Rolling Hills Estates City
CSMD – City 4SSO10424 Rosemead City
CSMD – City 4SSO10425 San Dimas City
CSMD – City 4SSO10429 Santa Clarita City
CSMD – City 4SSO10430 Santa Fe Springs City
CSMD – City 4SSO10434 South El Monte City
CSMD – City 4SSO10437 Temple City
CSMD – City 4SSO10441 Walnut City
CSMD – City 4SSO11407 Westlake Village City
CSMD – County Zone 4SSO10465 Malibu Mesa Zone of the CSMD CS CSMD – County Zone 4SSO10496 Trancas Zone of the CSMD CS CSMD – County Zone 4SSO11365 Unincorporated County Area CSMD South/County Sanitation District CS
CSMD – County Zone 4SSO11370 Unincorporated County Area CSMD North/County Sanitation District CS
CSMD – County Zone 4SSO11372 Unincorporated County Area CSMD/Las Virgenes Tapia CS
CSMD – County Zone 4SSO11374 Unincorporated County Area CSMD-NW/County Sanitation District CS
CSMD – County Zone 6SSO10459 Unincorporated County Area Lake Hughes Zone of the CSMD CS
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Table 2-1: Collection Systems Operated, Maintained and Managed by Los Angeles County Public Works
WDID Type2 CIWQS WDID CIWQS Collection System Name
CSMD – County Zone 4SSO11373 Unincorporated County Area Marina/Aneta Zone of the CSMD/City Hyperion CS
SMA 4SSO10411 Montebello CS
SMA 4SSO10396 Irwindale City CS
SMA 4SSO11368 West Hollywood CS
2.3 Positions Responsible for Implementing Specific SSMP Elements
2.3.1 Positions Responsible
A list of positions responsible for implementing specific SSMP elements is provided in Table 2-2. Additionally, Appendix B1 contains a list of staff responsible for implementing specific SSMP elements, including position, telephone number and email address.
Table 2-2: Positions Responsible for SSMP
SSMP Element Responsible Org. Unit Responsible Position
1. Introduction and Goal Sewer Maintenance
Division/ City of Carson
Public Works
Division Manager and
Stormwater Engineer
2. Organization Sewer Maintenance
Division/ City of Carson
Public Works
Division Manager and
Stormwater Engineer
3. Legal Authorities Sewer Maintenance
Division/ City of Carson
Public Works
Division Manager and
Stormwater Engineer
4. Operation and Maintenance Program - Pipelines Sewer Maintenance Division
Principal Civil Engineer,
Pipelines
4. Operation and Maintenance Program – Pump
Stations
Sewer Maintenance
Division
Senior Civil Engineer,
Treatment Plants and
Pump Stations
5. Design and Performance Provisions - Design City of Carson Public Works
Stormwater Engineer
5. Design and Performance Provisions – Design -
Construction
City of Carson Public
Works
Stormwater Engineer
6. Spill Emergency Response Plan Sewer Maintenance
Division
Principal Civil Engineer,
Pipelines
7. Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program Environmental Programs Division
Division Manager
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2.3.2 Lines of Authority
Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2a, and Figure 2 -2b includes an SSMP Program Implementation organization chart showing the lines of authority for the positions responsible for the management of the collection system and implementation of the SSMP. The contact information for the Sewer Maintenance Division staff and City’s staff listed in Figure 2 -2 can be found in Appendix B2.
Table 2-2: Positions Responsible for SSMP
SSMP Element Responsible Org. Unit Responsible Position
8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and
Capital Improvements – Condition Assessment and
Prioritization of Corrective Actions
Sewer Maintenance
Division
Senior Civil Engineer,
Technical Services
8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and
Capital Improvements – Capacity Assurance
City of Carson Public
Works
Stormwater Engineer
8. System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and
Capital Improvements – Capital Improvement Plan
City of Carson Public
Works
Stormwater Engineer
9. Monitoring, Measurement and Program
Modifications
Sewer Maintenance
Division/ City of Carson
Public Works
Division Manager and
Stormwater Engineer
10. Internal Audit Sewer Maintenance
Division/ City of Carson
Public Works
Division Manager and
Stormwater Engineer
11. Communication Program Sewer Maintenance
Division/ City of Carson
Public Works
Division Manager and
Stormwater Engineer
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Figure 2-1: LACPW Organizational Chart
Figure 2-2a: SMD Organizational Chart
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Figure 2-2b: City Organizational Chart
2.4 Spill Reporting Chain of Communication
LACPW’s Spill Emergency Response Plan, described in Element 6 and included in Appendix F1, includes procedures for effective communication and reporting of spills from receipt of complaint, including the person responsible for reporting spills into the State Water Board’s CIWQS database. The Spill Emergency Response Plan includes a flowchart and notification table providing clear step-by-step procedures for communication and reporting. Figure 2-3 summarizes the spill reporting chain of communication during normal business hours. Normal Business hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Figure 2-4 summarizes the spill reporting chain of communication during afterhours.
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Figure 2-3: Spill Reporting Chain of Communication – Normal Business Hours
*Normal Business hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Figure 2-4: Spill Reporting Chain of Communication – After Hours
*After Hours are any hours that are not Normal Business Hours.
County
Dispatch
• Receives Call
• Dispatches Field Crew
SMD Field
Crew
• Responds to Spill
• Documents Field Spill Report
SMD
Supervisor
or Supt
• Reviews Field Spill Report
CIWQS
Data
Submitter
• Request Additional Information from Field Staff, if needed • Enters Draft CIWQS Spill Report
CIWQS
LRO
• Review Draft CIWQS Spill Report
• Certifies Report
County
Dispatch
• Receives Call
• Dispatches Field Crew
On-Call
Supervisor
or Supt
• Investigates Spill
Standby
SMD Field
Crew
• Responds to Spill
• Documents Field Spill Report
SMD
Supervisor
or Supt
• Reviews Field Spill Report
CIWQS
Data
Submitter
• Request Additional Information from Field Staff, if needed • Enters Draft CIWQS Spill Report
CIWQS
LRO
• Review Draft CIWQS Spill Report
• Certifies Report
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3 Legal Authority
3.1 Overview
The City's legal authority to own and operate a sanitary sewer system is derived from its incorporation as a city. The City on October 6, 1975, granted the LACPW the consent and jurisdiction to annex portions of the City’s sewer system into the CSMD. By that action, the City has entrusted the management, operation, and maintenance of its local sanitary sewer system to the CSMD. The City, however, still maintains ownership of the sewer system.
The legal authorities for the specific areas stipulated in the General Order are covered in various sections of the City Municipal Codes (CMCs). The City has adopted Los Angeles County Title 28 – Plumbing Code and The Los Angeles County Title 20 – Utilities, which regulates sanitary sewers and industrial waste in in the County as its Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance.
• Carson’s Municipal Code
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Carson/#:~:text=The%20Carson%20Munici pal%20Code%20is%20current%20through%20Ordinance,ordinances%20passed %20subsequent%20to%20the%20ordinance%20cited%20above
• Plumbing Code Chapter 7.20
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Carson/#!/html/Carson08/Carson080300.ht ml
• Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste Chapter 9.16
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Carson/#!/html/Carson08/Carson080500.ht ml
The Districts were formed pursuant to Chapter 4 of the State of California Health and Safety Code (Section H4870 – 8), with the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors acting as their governing body. By law, the Board of Supervisors may make and enforce all rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the Districts and for the cleaning, repair, construction, rehabilitation, renewal, replacement, operation, and maintenance of collection sew ers within the Districts. Consistent with the law, several ordinances have been established by the Board of Supervisors to govern all aspects of the Districts' operations. The legal authorities for the specific areas stipulated in the WDRs are covered in various sections of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code (LACO Plumbing Code) and Chapters 20.20, 20.24, 20.26, 20.32, 20.34, 20.36, and 20.40 of the Los Angeles County Code (LACO Code) Title 20 – Utilities, some of which are discussed below. Table 3 -1 and Table 3 -2 summarizes these authorities and relates them to elements of the SSMP that are impacted or utilize these authorities. Specific legal authorities are described in more detail in the elements that follow.
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For the contracted cities that have service agreements with the Districts, the provision of services is dependent on the specific terms of the agreement. It is assumed that the legal authorities are extended to the Districts to provide services to these Cities.
The LACO Code, LACO Plumbing Codes, standard plans, specifications, and other materials cited in this Section are filed at the office of the Director of Public Works and can be found online in the links below:
• Los Angeles County Code
(https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances)
• Los Angeles County Plumbing Code
(https://library.municode.com/ca/los_angeles_county/codes/code_of_ordinances ?nodeId=TIT28PLCO)
Table 3-1: Summary of Legal Authorities Relating Legal Authority Element of General Order
Requirement Reference
Prevent illicit discharges into the wastewater
collection system
LACO 20.24.020 – Applicability of Division 2 provisions LACO 20.24.200 – Notification of uncontrolled discharges required
LACO 20.32.080 – Excessive discharge of sewage –
Conditional permit requirements
LACO 20.32.650 – Dumping of effluent - Conditions
LACO 20.36.010 – Discharge of offensive or damaging
substances prohibited
LACO 20.36.400 – Deposit of certain substances prohibited CPC 714.1 – Unlawful Practices
CPC 714.2 – Prohibited Water Discharge
Collaborate with storm sewer agencies to
coordinate emergency spill responses, ensure
access to storm sewer systems during spill
events, and prevent unintentional cross
connections of sanitary sewer infrastructure to
storm sewer infrastructure
The City is part of Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District, which is managed by LACPW. All City spills will flow to City storm drainage system and then to the County flood control system. CSMD and the Flood Control District are both part of Los Angeles County Public Works and staff have direct contact with one another to coordinate and access additional resources and support, if needed
Require that sewers and connection be
properly designed and constructed
LACO 20.32.010 – Sewer construction permit required when – Period of validity
LACO 20.32.330 – New main sewer lines
LACO 20.32.340 – Water pollution control and sewage
pumping plants
LACO 20.32.350 – New house laterals
LACO 20.32.390 – Dedication of sewers
LACO 20.32.580 – Materials and construction – Conformity with standard specifications
LACO 20.30.590 – Inspection by county engineer
Ensure access for maintenance, inspection,
and/or repairs for portions of the service
lateral owned or maintained by the Agency
LACO 20.20.130 – House lateral
LACO 20.24.080 – Maintenance of sewer and laterals
The City does not own or maintain any portion of the house lateral. The house lateral is the part of the sewer piping within the street or right-of-way extending from the property or sewer right-of-way line to point of connection with the main-line sewer Enforce any violations of its sewer ordinances,
service agreements, and/or other legally
binding procedures
LACO 20.24.100 – Enforcement—County engineer powers
LACO 20.24.110 – Delegation of powers
LACO 20.24.160 – Violation – Penalty
LACO 20.24.170 – Continued violations
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Table 3-1: Summary of Legal Authorities Relating Legal Authority Element of General Order
Requirement Reference
Obtain easement accessibility agreements for
locations requiring sewer system operations
and maintenance, as applicable
LACO 20.32.240 – Sewer easement processing fees
LACO 20.32.430 – Sewer easement requirements
Table 3-2: Summary of Legal Authorities Relating Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program Element of General Order
Requirement Reference
Requirements to install grease removal
devices (such as traps or interceptors)
LACO 20.36.560 – Installation – Required when
Design standards for the grease removal
devices
LACO 20.36.570 – Pretreatment – Standards and criteria
Maintenance requirements, BMP
requirements, record keeping and reporting
requirements for grease removal devices
LACO 20.36.610 – Operation and maintenance
Industrial Waste Permits – Authorities enable the inclusion of additional specific maintenance requirements on Industrial Waste Permits provided to food service establishments.
Authority to inspect grease producing
facilities
LACO 20.24.090 – Inspection to ascertain compliance—Access required—Acceptance of permit conditions
LACO 20.24.150 – Interference with inspectors prohibited when
LACO 20.36.620 – Inspection and testing
LACO 20.36.630 – Right of entry for inspection authorized when
3.2 Authority to Prevent Illicit Industrial Waste Discharges into the Collection System
The LACO Plumbing Code Title 28 (Sections 306.2, 714.2, and 1101.2) prohibits the unauthorized discharge of rain, surface, or subsurface water into the collection system.
The illegal dumping of offensive or damaging substances such as chemicals and debris, which are considered inflows, is prohibited by LACO Code, Section 20.36.010.
3.2.1 Prevention of Illicit Discharge of FOG
Section 20.36.400 of the LACO Code prohibits the discharge of Fats, Oils, and Grease and other substances that may, among other things, clog, obstruct, fill, or necessitate frequent repairs, cleaning out, or flushing of sewer facilities in the sewer system.
3.2.2 Prevention of Illicit Discharge of Infiltration/Inflow LACPW have an Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) control program as part of their ongoing sewer line cleaning and maintenance program, which includes closed -circuit television and other mechanisms to detect I/I. By ordinance, the Board of Supervisors has established a financial plan to ensure capital replacement or rehabilitation of sewer lines prone to I/I within the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (LACO Code, Section 20.40.045).
The Marina Sewer Maintenance District provides adequate funding to eliminate I/I sources in the mainline sewers and manholes.
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The LACO Code, Section 20.24.080, requires property owners to maintain their house laterals, including the elimination of cracks, tree roots, and other debris. A similar requirement is found in Section 101.3.2 of the LACO Plumbing Code Title 28.
3.3 Authority to Collaborate with Storm Sewer Agencies
Spills from the City collection systems flow into City storm drainage systems and Los Angeles County Flood Control drainage systems. When spills occur from collection systems in unincorporated areas, flow either goes directly into the County storm drain system or enters a local cities storm drain systems, eventually discharging into the Los Angeles County Flood Control’s storm drain system. Los Angeles County Public Health requires all cities in the Districts to report sewer spills that reach a drainage system within 15 minutes of knowledge of the event. As a result, Los Angeles County Flood Control is notified and can provide support to provide information and access to County drainage system facilities, if needed. The Sewer Maintenance Division, being a sister division to Stormwater Maintenance Divisions that manages the Flood Control System, allows for direct collaboration, allowing for efficient management and resolution of spills and drainage issues.
With regards to preventing cross connections of sanitary sewer infrastructure to storm sewer infrastructure, cities are responsible for connections and either have their own permitting services or are under the services of the LACPW’s Building and Safety Division (BSD). Unincorporated areas work directly with the BSD for permitting.
3.4 Authority to Require Proper Design and Construction of Sewers
The LACO Code Sections 20.32.330 and 20.32.340 require that the design of new mainline sewers and pumping plants, respectively, be in conformity with requirements of Part 3 of Chapter 20.32 of the LACO Code. Similarly, Section 20.32.350 of the LACO Code requires that the design of new house laterals conform to the requirements of Part 3, Chapter 20.32 of the LACO Code unless otherwise covered by the LACO Plumbing Code, Title 28. The construction of a collection sewer system, by law (LACO Code 20.32.580), is required to conform to all the requirements prescribed by Division 2 of the LACO Code, by the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book) and by the Special Provisions and Standard Plans, all on file in the office of the Director of Public Works (County Engineer). The inspection and construction of mainline sewers and pumping plants to ensure proper construction is covered under Section 20.32.590 of the LACO Code. The construction of house laterals is covered under the LACO Plumbing Code.
3.5 Authority to Ensure Access to Publicly Owned Portion of Lateral
The City and County do not own or maintain private lateral sewer lines. Property owners are responsible for proper installation, operation, and maintenance laterals (the pipe that connects from the building to the main) and clean-outs (which provide access to clean and Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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repair the pipe from the building to the main). This includes laterals on the County-owned easement.
3.6 Limit the Authority to Discharge of FOG and other
Debris
The Director of Public Works under the LACO Plumbing Code, Title 28, has the legal authority to require the installation of grease interceptors at restaurants and other food establishments that generate grease. Section 20.36.560 of LACO Code also gives the Director of Public Works the authority to require the installation of treatment facilities, including grease interceptors, at any facility that generates FOG in the amount that will damage or increase the maintenance costs of the sewer collection system.
The LACO Code Section 20.24.090 gives the Director of Public Works the legal authority to inspect mainline sewers, sewage pumping plants, interceptors, etc., as often as he deems necessary, to ascertain whether such facilities are maintained and operated in accordance with the provisions of Division 2 of the LACO Code. Authority to Enforce Violations of Sewer Ordinances
Under Section 20.24.100 of the LACO Code, the Director of Public Works is empowered to enforce all of the requirements prescribed in Division 2 – Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste of the Code and in accordance with Section 20.24.110 may delegate this authority.
LACO Code Section 20.24.160 allows criminal penalties for any violations of the Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinances.
3.7 Authority to Obtain Easement Accessibility Agreements When Applicable
Title 20, Division 2 of the LACO Code gives the LACPW the legal right to set requirements that allow unrestricted maintenance access to the public sewer infrastructure. This access is secured through the LACPW unwavering enforcement of the requirement for sewer easements around all public sewer appurtenances located in private properties. These easements are detailed by the designer on the sewer construction plans and are reviewed through the iterative plan check process. Plan checkers take special care to ensure that maintenance crews will have room for access and equipment usage for both routine maintenance and replacement or repair construction as necessary. Title 20 requires easements to be free of obstruction, and this is reiterated on all sewer plans that contain easements. The potential for conflict or restriction of access is reviewed exhaustively during plan check.
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4 Operation and Maintenance Program
4.1 Up-to-Date Map of the Collection System
LACPW gathers as -built plans and compiles into a central Document Management System, CADD System, and GIS system maintained by the Districts. For unincorporated areas, LACPW maintains the as -builts. For CSMD Cities, each City is responsible for maintaining as-built maps and the LACPW collects a copy for maintenance operations.
Data gathered from the plans, such as system locations and alignment, pipe material, size, etc., are stored in LACPW’s Computer-Aided Design and Drafting System and Geographical Information System.
4.1.1 Procedures for Maintaining and Providing Access to Water Boards Staff
LACPW provides access to up-to-date maps of the sewer system via:
• Interactive GIS-maps
• Electronically available as-builts
• Printed and electronically available Map Books
GIS Maps
The interactive GIS-based map of the sewer system is available online on the LACPW’s website:
• https://dpw.lacounty.gov/smd/sewernetwork/
Within GIS, the Districts maintains a mapping system as seen in Figure 4-1 that includes sewer features such as pipe or manhole location, diameter, material, flow direction, etc.
The system includes map base layers such as aerial images, streets, parcels, and storm drain systems also available from other Divisions within LACPW and other governmental agencies. The maps are regularly updated to reflect any changes in the system. Once Cityworks is implemented, valves will be included into the system map.
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Figure 4-1: CSMD Sewer Network Map
Sewer As-Builts
Sewer as-builts can be obtained from the City and/or LACPW. To retrieve the as-builts, LACPW has provided detailed instructions on how to locate the as-builts for a desired sewer line on the SMD webpage . Using the sewer network map to obtain the overlay operation map book, the map book lists the as -built sewer plan number that can be searched on LACPW’s Land Record Site, see Figure 4-2.
The sewer as-builts are located on LACPW’s Land Record site:
• https://pw.lacounty.gov/smpm/landrecords/SewerPlans.aspx
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Figure 4-2: Sewer Plans Webpage
Map Books
Printed system maps are stored in the Mapping and Annexation Unit of the SMD located at 1000 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, California. These maps are also distributed to the SMD’s field crew, for work scheduling and responding to emergencies, and to cities and other agencies. Individual map books can be found using the operation maps overview map as seen in Figure 4-3.
These map book pages are electronically available on the LACPW’s website:
• https://dpw.lacounty.gov/sewer/Page_15
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Figure 4-3: Operations Map Overview Map
4.1.2 Availability of Up-to-Date Mapping to Support Collection System Management
LACPW’s print map books for sewer maintenance crews to use in the field for locating sewer infrastructure. When discrepancies are identified in sewer mapping, crews note them on printed map pages or through GIS on a phone and forward them to SMD GIS resources for updates. Field crews have access to both paper maps and the GIS phone application, depending on their preference.
Cityworks will eventually be downloaded onto cell phones and new LACPW’s tablets, allowing crews to access facility information in real -time and log operation and maintenance activities directly into the system.
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4.2 Preventive Maintenance Program
LACPW’s maintenance services are provided from six maintenance yards strategically located within the County of Los Angeles for efficient management of maintenance activities including spills and other emergencies. A map showing locations of the field maintenance yards and pump stations in Appendix D.
The cornerstone of LACPW’s maintenance operation is the Preventive Maintenance Program as described in LACPW’s training guide maintained in each of the field maintenance yards. This program consists of regular inspection of the sewer system including manholes, pipes, siphons, pump stations, treatment plants, regular cleaning, repair, and related activities. This program is designed and carried out to detect and correct potential problems before they develop into major problems. The Preventative Maintenance Program is implemented through the following key activities:
• CCTV Inspection
• Sewer Line and Manhole Visual Inspection
• Gas Trap Manholes and Siphons
• Drop Manholes
• Sewer Line Cleaning
• Root Foaming
• Periodic Maintenance
• Vermin and Odor Control
• Sewage Pump Stations
The Preventive Maintenance Program utilizes LACPW’s Sewer Maintenance Division Maintenance and Operations Manual, which describes these activities in detail. This manual is available on the SMD’s webpage:
• https://dpw.lacounty.gov/sewer/maintenanceandoperationmanual.pdf For each activity, the tasks and their frequency are determined either periodically, while others are determined based on inspection findings and yard determinations . The descriptions of inspection and maintenance activities and the frequencies for each activity are detailed below.
4.2.1 CCTV Inspection
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections of sewer pipes are conducted to investigate and diagnose issues. Factors such as maintenance history, past overflow records, sewer line locations, and age are used to determine which pipes will be televised.
Additionally, LACPW implements CCTV inspections at a programmatic level through the Condition Assessment Program. This program aims to perform CCTV inspections and structurally rate approximately 500 miles of sewer infrastructure each year. Inspections are prioritized based on the number of spills per 100 miles for each jurisdiction.
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4.2.2 Sewer Line and Manhole Visual Inspection
The interior and exterior of manholes are inspected twice a year for any structural defects, sewage flow condition, presence of vermin or rodents, deleterious industrial waste, odors, and any signs of unusual settlement around or evidence of debris within the manholes and along sewer alignments.
4.2.3 Gas Trap Manholes and Siphons
In the south area, gas traps are inspected and cleared of any stoppages or flow restrictions every 6 months. In other parts of the County, they are inspected and cleared of any blockages on a monthly basis. Siphons may differ in timeframe depending on the type of lines but are generally performed monthly.
4.2.4 Drop Manholes
These facilities are inspected and cleared of stoppages and flow restrictions on a variable frequency and are dependent on prior inspection . The inspection cycle of the drop manholes aligns with the manhole inspection cycle in Section 4.2.2.
4.2.5 Sewer Line Cleaning
Sewer lines are cleaned by hydro jet or rodding. Frequency of cleaning is based on inspection records. Sewer lines known to accumulate grease, garbage grinds, or sand are put on monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual cleaning schedule and those prone to root growth are periodically rodded or chemically treated.
4.2.6 Root Foaming
Root foaming is performed on main sewer lines based on root intrusion and need, usually associated with overflowing. The f requency of root foaming is initially 1 year , then increases to an 18-to-24-month frequency.
4.2.7 Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance (PMs) are sites that require higher -frequency cleanings due to maintenance issues. These "hot spots" are identified in the field during maintenance and inspections of sewer facilities and are often caused by debris, root intrusion, or other factors. Segments that experience spills are also added under periodic maintenance.
4.2.8 Vermin and Odor Control
When evidence of infestations are observed during an inspection or a service request or complaint is received, sewers and structures are dusted or baited. Sewers infested by insects are chemically treated.
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4.2.9 Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations
The majority of the LACPW’s pump stations are equipped with SCADA/alarm systems and are inspected at least once a week. Pumps and motors are lubricated, control mechanisms and valves are checked and adjusted as necessary, and equipment is repaired or modified as required.
Treatment Plants are inspected daily to comply with permit-required sampling and testing and perform routine maintenance. The equipment is c leaned and calibrated, and mechanical components and process units are checked.
4.3 Scheduling and Data Collection
Historically, LACPW generated and tracked work orders using the Maximo Maintenance Management System. The LACPW is in the process of implementing Cityworks Maintenance Management System to schedule and track maintenance activities. The activities the field crew performs are recorded in various forms such as service requests, cleaning reports, sewer maintenance daily reports, manhole adjustments, overflow report forms, etc., and are stored in the maintenance management system. All the asset inventory documenting maintenance activities and data collected are transferred over to the Cityworks Maintenance Management System to aid in the electronic filing and tracking.
4.4 Training
LACPW’s staff responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sewer collection system attend formalized training classes or seminars provided by agencies such as California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CALOSHA), California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Through this training, staff are well-versed in the latest industry, the best practices for safely and efficiently performing their tasks. Training is required for new staff and when new procedures are introduced.
LACPW also utilizes informal training approaches, including tailgate meetings, monthly safety meetings, and apprenticeship training programs led by higher -level staff. New Legally Responsible Officials and staff responsible for submitting data are informally instructed by an internal reporting expert. Additionally, only companies with well-trained and experienced staff are considered for either emergency spill mitigation or sewer construction and rehabilitation work.
The Sewer Operations Superintendents manage field operations and maintenance activities and are responsible for making sure all collection system field employees receive training in emergency response, spill investigation, and spill reporting duties. LACPW maintains records for all SERP-related training. The date, content, trainers, and attendees are recorded for all scheduled training courses.
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With regards to spill response training and spill volume estimation training, the field crews operate a large system with enough spill events to provide opportunities for senior crew members to provide live -drill training to new and less experienced staff. When these events occur, new crew members are invited to observe until they can perform activities on their own. This on-the-job training involves shadowing experienced crew members and learning directly on site, rather than through drills.
To estimate spill volume , the LACPW uses three methods most regularly: eyeball, measure volume, duration and flowrate. The District Staff preparing the estimate employ the method most appropriate to the sewer spill in question and use the best information available.
Table 4-1: Summary of Training Program
Training Type Description Recurrence
General Order
Requirements
Review of General Order Requirements
performed throughout the year in morning
briefings at each yard.
Monthly – One element
discussed each month.
Spill Emergency
Response and Drills and
Spill Volume Estimation
Staff are trained in the field during live spill
events. Staff being trained observe trained
crew members perform activities to learn
and then perform the activities under
supervision to check the training was
received.
Performed as-needed or at
least once annually.
CIWQS Reporting New Data Submitters are trained by
experienced in-house Data Submitters.
Staff also attend industry provided training
by CWEA and CASA and utilize training
videos from the State Water Board
website.
Performed as-needed or at
least once annually.
4.5 Equipment Inventory
The maintenance crews are equipped with standard industry technologies including radio equipped trucks for easy communication, cellular phones, heavy and light construction equipment, vacuum trucks, pumps, generators, trucks equipped with closed -circuit television units for interior inspection of sewer lines, and various types of safety equipment.
Equipment is regularly checked, adjusted, repaired, or replaced as necessary. However, major fixed assets are replaced when they meet or exceed LACPW established fixed assets replacement criteria based on the age of the equipment, mileage, hours of use, repair history, etc.
Equipment categorized as Class 9 (less than 1/4 ton) or lower is automatically replaced by the Fleet Management Group when it meets the replacement criteria. The request to replace equipment higher than Class 9 is made as part of LACPW annual budget. In addition to the above replacement criteria, an analysis and recommendation by trained staff of LACPW and approval by LACPW’s administration is required to replace equipment higher than Class 9.
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Table 4-2: List of Major Equipment
Equipment Type Count
Inspection 22
Rodder 12
Vacuum 7
Compressor 2
Jetter 10
Pickup 25
Utility 4
Pump 6
Masonry 4
Dump 4
Construction 2
Sedan 1
Van/Passenger 2
Crane 2
2Axle 3
Stake 5
Tractor 2
TOTAL 113
These criteria notwithstanding, a piece of equipment can also be replaced if its reliability or safety of operation becomes questionable. New and additional equipment are also acquired when fully justified based on increased workload, new activity, additional personnel, technological improvements, time and cost savings, employee or public safety requirements, etc. Each Collection System Yard maintains the spare equipment and parts needed by that yard to maintain the sewer pipelines and pump stations within the yard’s service area and each is responsible for ordering replacements.
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5 Design and Performance Provisions
5.1 Design and Construction Standards and Specifications The city requires that all sewers be designed in accordance with LACPW’s standards. The LACPW has standard plans and specifications for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenances to ensure that sewer lines and connections are properly designed and constructed. The LACPW specifications by reference incorporate the:
• Standard Plans for Public Works Construction;
• Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“Green Book”); • Standard Plans Public Works 2000 Edition;
• Special Provisions; and
• Standard Drawings.
In addition, LACPW has other publications such as the Private Contract Sanitary Sewer Procedural Manual, Guidelines for the Design of Pump Stations, etc., to maintain consistency in the design of collection systems within the unincorporated County areas and CSMD member cities.
The city requires that these publications also be followed in the design of sewer systems within the city. To further ensure that sewer facilities are properly designed, the city requires construction drawings to be prepared by licensed engineers. The construction drawings are thoroughly reviewed by the City and SMDs engineers prior to approval for construction and inspection of the actual construction work. SMD review plans to ensure that appropriate maintenance standards are integrated into the design from a maintenance standpoint only.
5.2 Procedures and Standards for Inspecting and Testing System Improvements
To further assure that sewer facilities are properly designed and constructed, the LACPW requires that sanitary sewer plans are designed by licensed engineers and provides thorough review of plans prior to approval for and conducting inspection of construction work. Each city within the CSMD has its own design and construction standards and requirements. Prior to accepting a newly completed sewer system for maintenance, each city is responsible for assuring sewers are designed and constructed to standard. The following procedures are used to ensure compliance with LACPW standards for portions of the system designed and constructed in unincorporated areas:
The following procedures are used to ensure compliance with LACPW standards for portions of the system designed and constructed within the city:
• The city provides inspection by outsourcing to qualified consultants for the inspection of new sewer construction projects. The City requires that as-built plans of the completed projects be submitted prior to final approval for acceptance of sewer facilities for public use.
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• Within the City new sewers, as well as sewer lines rehabilitated by lining, be televised and the video reviewed by SMD’s personnel prior to the acceptance of the completed project.
• In compliance with LACPW’s policy, the City requires that all new or rehabilitated pumping stations be inspected by experienced SMD Electro -Mechanics prior to acceptance for maintenance by the SMD.
• LACPW’s inspectors are well trained in pipeline and pump station construction.
They attend training classes and educational seminars to stay familiar with advancements in the industry. The inspectors are also provided with adequate materials to perform their jobs, including the Standard Specification for Public Works Construction Inspection Manual, the Green Book, etc.
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6 Spill Emergency Response Plan
The LACPW’s Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP), included in Appendix F provides guidelines for LACPW’s maintenance crew to follow in responding to, cleaning up, and reporting sewer spills that may occur within the Districts’ service area. The purpose of the SERP is to support an orderly and effective response to sewer spills that ensure all regulatory requirements are met. The LACPW’s SERP comprehensively addresses notification, response, assessment, and recordkeeping requirements of the SWCRB General Order as summarized in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1: Spill Emergency Response Plan General Order Compliance Order Requirement SERP Section
Notify primary responders, appropriate local officials, and appropriate regulatory agencies of a spill in a timely manner;
2, 3.4
Notify other potentially affected entities (for example, health agencies, water suppliers, etc.) of spills that potentially affect public health or reach waters of the State;
2, 3.4, 3.7
Comply with the notification, monitoring and reporting requirements of this General Order, State law and regulations, and applicable Regional Water Board Orders; 4 Ensure that appropriate staff and contractors implement the Spill Emergency Response Plan and are appropriately trained;
6 Address emergency system operations, traffic control and other necessary response activities;
3 Contain a spill and prevent/minimize discharge to waters of the State or any drainage conveyance system;
3.4 Minimize and remediate public health impacts and adverse impacts on beneficial uses of waters of the State;
3.4, 3.6
Remove sewage from the drainage conveyance system; 3.6 Clean the spill area and drainage conveyance system in a manner that does not inadvertently impact beneficial uses in the receiving waters;
3.6 Implement technologies, practices, equipment, and interagency coordination to expedite spill containment and recovery;
3.6 Implement pre-planned coordination and collaboration with storm drain agencies and other utility agencies/departments prior, during, and after a spill event; -
Conduct post-spill assessments of spill response activities; 3.8, 4.5 Document and report spill events as required in this General Order; and 4 Annually, review and assess effectiveness of the Spill Emergency Response Plan, and update the Plan as needed.
6.1 6.1.1 Pre-Planned Coordination with Other Agencies or Departments Member cities hold periodic meetings to review roles and responsibilities. For example, the role of the city is to support securing the site and initial containment before SMD field crews arrive. When appropriate, LACPW invites LACSD staff to discuss any jurisdictional inquiries or investigations of spills.
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7 Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program
7.1 Program Overview
Analysis of sanitary sewer overflows over the last 3 years indicates an average of 88 percent of spills within the Districts collection system are linked to roots, debris, grease, pipe structural failure , and pump station failure either as a primary or secondary cause factor. Between 2021 and 2024, an average of 30 percent of spills were linked to grease accumulation and 18 percent linked to debris accumulation. To prevent the build -up of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) that can cause blockages and restrictions in flow, the County has implemented a FOG program to prevent sewage overflows into the environment, as well as to reduce the discharge of FOG to the sewer system.
Carson experienced 4 sewer overflows between 2001 through 2024, 1 spill caused by FOG, 1 spill caused by Vandalism, 1 spill caused by FOG and Debris, and 1 spill caused by other.
To prevent the build-up of FOG that can cause blockages and restrictions in flow, LACPW has implemented a FOG program to prevent sewage overflows into the environment, as well as to reduce the discharge of FOG to the sewer system.
The Environmental Programs Division (EPD) is responsible for performing fats, oils, and grease source control inspections of food service establishments (FSEs ). The EPD regulates industrial waste disposal for 36 cities by contract and all unincorporated areas.
The number of FSEs per City and within the unincorporated areas are listed in Table 7-1.
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Table 7-1: Number of FSEs per City/Area
City/Area
Number of Food Service
Establishments
Unincorporated Area 1025
Lakewood 181
Artesia 118
Cerritos 144
Paramount 52
Bellflower 51
La Mirada 74
Hawaiian Gardens 21
Carson 169
Culver City 188
Rolling Hills Estate 20
Lawndale 46
Cudahy 12
Lomita 58
Rosemead 114
Duarte 53
Irwindale 39
Temple City 55
Commerce 102
Bell Gardens 91
La Cañada Flintridge 49
Beverly Hills 135
San Fernando 52
Westlake Village 50
Agoura Hills 65
West Hollywood 255
Calabasas 53
San Dimas 80
Walnut 52
Diamond Bar 75
Santa Clarita 376
Total 1324
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A list of cities that EPD supports with industrial waste disposal, including FOG source control inspections, can also be found on the Los Angeles County official website:
• https://cleanla.lacounty.gov/industrial-waste/#Jurisdictions For the other cities that are not on this list, the city handles all their own FOG -related source control activities.
The EPD’s FOG program guidelines and procedures can be found on the Industrial Waste page on the LACPW’s website:
• https://cleanla.lacounty.gov/industrial-waste/#Obtaining-Clearance The website provides FOG guidelines, standard drawings for grease pretreatment devices, permit forms, and details on EPD’s FOG program.
7.2 Implementation Plan and Schedule for Public Outreach
7.2.1 Summary of Outreach Activities
The LACPW conducts public outreach through various channels to educate the community about Fats, Oils, and Grease management:
• Community Events: LACPW participates in resource fairs, park events, and Earth Day- themed events, where staff distribute FOG brochures and answer questions from the community.
• Website Resources: The FOG page on LACPW’s website provides a comprehensive list of FOG do’s and don’ts :
https://pw.lacounty.gov/SMD/grease/Index.cfm
• Inspections: During inspections of F SEs, FOG inspectors provide educational materials on best management practices (BMPs) for grease traps and interceptors.
Newly permitted FSEs also receive BMP materials.
By engaging with the community and FSEs through these activities , LACPW aims to promote effective FOG management practices and prevent blockages in the sewer system.
To complement LACPW efforts, the City will initiate its own Public Education Outreach Program. This will consist of including SSO - and FOG-related articles from the LACPW and other sources, such as the City's newsletters and webpage (https://www.carsonca.gov/index.php), and by maintaining continuous communication with the LACPW, City residents, and other stakeholders on these and other issues. City personnel also disseminate information to residents during meetings or while conducting right-of-way lateral work inspections.
7.2.2 Plan and Schedule of Events
The schedule of outreach activities is based on opportunities for public engagement and the frequency of FSE inspections. When an opportunity arises for SMD to participate in a public event, the Community and Government Relations Group (CGRG) notifies them.
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in time to coordinate . CGRG keeps track of all the events the LACPW participates in annually, providing a summary of events at the end of the year.
FSE Outreach is timed around FSE inspections. FSE owners are provided educational material when FOG inspectors visit to inspect grease traps and interceptors and check for any violations.
7.3 Plan and Schedule for Disposal of FOG
For the disposal of grease and other pipe -blocking substances, FSE’s must obtain an Industrial Waste Disposal Permit from EPD that requires a schedule of frequent maintenance and documentation of maintenance and disposal of waste. Under the permit, grease traps are required to be maintained/pumped daily while grease traps/interceptors that can handle 750 gallons or greater require quarterly maintenance. FOG haulers have multiple options for grease disposal, including Baker Commodity in Vernon and designated disposal locations in Los Angeles and the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. These disposal sites are regulated and require a fee.
The solidified fats found in the City and LACPW collection system during cleaning operations are trapped, collected, and taken to the maintenance yard dump bins. Once the bins are full, these and other debris collected from the system are taken to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County facilities.
7.4 Authority to Prohibit FOG Discharges and Identify
Measures to Prevent FOG Spills
7.4.1 Authority
The city and LACPW legal authority to prevent illicit discharges into the sanitary sewer system and to limit the discharge of FOG and other debris that may cause blockages in the sewer lines is discussed in Chapter 3.
7.4.2 Preventative Measures
The LACPW utilize semiannual manhole inspection of all manholes and the scheduled and unscheduled sewer line cleaning and television inspection of the interior of sewer pipes to identify pipe segments experiencing heavy grease accumulation and in mitigating the problem. These legal mandates and maintenance practices are complemented by the LACPW’s Public Education and Outreach Program discussed in Section 7.1 to minimize Spills and blockages caused by FOG.
7.5 FOG Program Requirements and Design Standards
A pretreatment system/device is required for any new and existing food service establishment or similar facility where FOG from food preparation is discharged into the sewer system in quantities that may cause blockages or interfere with sewage treatment or disposal. All pretreatment facilities, whether required by EPD or installed voluntarily, shall be maintained and operated under a valid Industrial Waste Disposal Permit (IWDP) for the operating life of the facility.
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FOG program requirements are outlined in the IDWP Conditions and Limitations (Appendix G1) and are supported by the Pretreatment Guidelines for Restaurants and Food Service Operations.
7.5.1 Requirements to Install Grease Removal Devices
The LACPW’s legal authorities to enforce the requirements stipulated in this section are discussed in Chapter 3. The Director of Public Works has enforcement authority for industrial waste permitting per Section 20.36.040 of the LACO Code and charged the EPD with permitting and inspecting more than 1,300 food service establishments that discharge into the sanitary se wer system in the unincorporated areas and 36 contract cities within the CSMD. New or remodeled FSEs and those under new ownership must also secure a permit from the Building and Safety Division (BSD). If there is a FOG - related problem associated with an industrial waste permit, PW will take enforcement action against the permittee, or where applicable, refer the problem to the contract city for enforcement action. The EPD requires that industrial waste generating facilities and any FSE with the potential to produce grease install a grease control device (GRD).
The LACPW does not issue permits or inspect domestic sewage disposal to the sanitary sewer system. However, the LACO Code prohibits the discharge of “any material, which may create a public nuisance, or menace to the public health or safety, or which may pollute underground or surface waters, or which may cause damage to any storm drain channel or public or private property” (Section 20.36.010). If during inspection of the sanitary sewer system LACPW’s personnel determines that a FOG-related problem exists and is traceable to a domestic sewage source of such character that is not satisfactory, under the LACO Code (section 20.20.100), pretreatment could be required or the discharge required to be eliminated. Domestic waste containing FOG can lead to spills, which are public nuisances and is a violation of California Health and Safety Code Division 5, Part 3, Chapter 6, Article 2, which can also be used to impose appropriate domestic sewage discharge requirements.
7.5.2 Design Standards for Grease Removal Devices
FSEs are required to size, design and construct grease traps and interceptors according to the LACO Plumbing Code. Additionally, they are required to be approved, installed, and operated in a manner to control discharges of FOG into the sanitary sewer system and to ensure that the facilities do not create nuisances, menaces to the public peace, health or safety hazards, or adverse impacts to the public sewer system, soil, underground, and/or surface waters.
The Industrial Waste online page on the County’s website provides standard drawings for grease pretreatment devices: https://cleanla.lacounty.gov/industrial-waste/#Obtaining- Clearance
7.5.3 Maintenance Requirements
The IWDP Conditions and Limitations has a minimum maintenance frequency condition and a requirement to maintain the GRD in proper working order. During inspections, inspectors physically examine the GRD. If a grease interceptor (GI) is used, FSEs are required to open and inspect it. If issues are identified, they are documented, and a job Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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order is created. The FSE signs off on the order and receives a receipt. If cleaning records are not provided, or if the GI cannot be accessed, the FSE must clean it.
Permit conditions require:
• GIs to be cleaned at least once every three months
• FSEs with grease traps are required to perform daily maintenance
7.5.4 Best Management Practices Requirements
7.5.5 The Pretreatment Guidelines for Restaurants and Food Service Operations provide guidelines and best management practices for selecting and installing pretreatment devices. These guidelines outline the installation requirements for grease interceptors and offer a list of alternative pretreatment devices that can be used in lieu of a grease interceptor.
During inspections, inspectors verify whether best management practices are being followed, such as maintaining proper documentation, using adequate devices, and employing appropriate disposal methods. In incorporated areas, inspectors distribute flyers outlining the dos and don’ts of fog management and request that these flyers be displayed at workstations for workers to see.
7.5.6 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
As a condition of the Industrial Waste Permit, FSEs must record the maintenance of grease trap/interceptors on a maintenance log report. The l og records date of the service performed, types of services performed , and person/company providing service.
Additionally, for any liquid or solid industrial wastes transported from the site, FSEs must obtain and keep copies of receipts for grease trap/interceptor maintenance and pumping for at least 180 days.
The maintenance log report and receipts shall be made available to LACPW and the City (if applicable) upon request.
7.5.7 Procedures
The LACPW implements the following procedure to identify and manage sections of the system impacted by FOG blockages:
• Identification: Sections impacted by FOG blockages are identified through regular inspections conducted by cleaning crews, CCTV inspections, and reports of spills.
• Investigation: Once identified, these sections are thoroughly investigated to assess the extent of the blockages and determine the appropriate actions needed to address them.
• Maintenance: Based on the investigation findings, a periodic cleaning schedule is defined and implemented for each affected section to ensure ongoing maintenance and prevent future blockages.
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7.6 Inspection and Enforcement Program
7.6.1 Authority to Inspect Grease Producing Facilities
As discussed in Chapter 3 of this document, Section 20.36.400 of the LACO Code provides legal authority to inspect FOG-producing facilities, prohibiting the discharge of substances that may obstruct or require frequent maintenance of the sewer system.
The source control inspection process follows a standard workflow, including researching plans, preparing for the inspection, reviewing operations, and requesting GRD maintenance documentation. Inspectors may ask questions about waste oil management, changes in operations that affect the permit, and maintenance frequency. They also check for compliance with Best Management Practices such as ensuring BMP posters are visible in the kitchen. Inspectors document their findings and enter data into the HMS database.
When SMD encounters FOG issues in the collection system, whether from spills CCTV inspections, or sewer cleaning, the source of the problem is evaluated as either residential, commercial, or both. For residential spills, SMD may notify residents door -to-door, providing information on proper grease disposal practices. For recurring issues, the affected area is placed on a preventive maintenance schedule.
In the case of commercial spills, the incident is referred to EPD for investigation. EPD checks GRD maintenance and requires corrective actions when needed. If an FSE without a GRD is responsible for a spill, EPD mandates the installation of a GRD. If a GRD-equipped FSE causes a spill, more frequent maintenance may be required. All investigations are documented in the HMS database, and results are communicated to SMD as relevant.
7.6.2 Authority to Enforce
The enforcement process for violations varies based on location. In unincorporated areas, inspectors issue a Notice of Violation or Order to Comply with a set deadline. Follow-up inspections verify compliance, and unresolved issues may be escalated to supervisors. In rare instances, compliance issues are referred to headquarters, possibly resulting in legal action with the District Attorney. In CSMD cities, violations are handled similarly, but escalation may involve the City’s Code Enforcement and, if necessary, the City Attorney.
7.6.3 Resource Plan to Inspect and Enforce
The EPD has sufficient inspection and enforcement staffing to achieve an annual FSE inspection cycle and follow up on requirements and violations identified. LACPW’s current funding allows for increases in permit and other services charges if necessary to hire additional staff.
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7.7 Maintenance Program to Address FOG Issues
As described in Section 4, FOG prone sections of LACPW’s collection system, referred to as “hot spots,” are identified during routine maintenance operations and investigation of stoppages and spills. These portions of the system found to have persistent FOG problems are put on monthly, quarterly, or semi -annual periodic cleaning schedule, depending on the magnitude of the problem. Furthermore, segments of the collection system with persistent FOG problems are referred to the EPD for additional investigation and enforcement actions.
7.8 Implementation of Source Control Measures to Address FOG Issues
7.8.1 Summary of Source Control Measures
Pretreatment devices are used to remove grease from sewage to prevent the accumulation of FOG that can lead to blockages. The LACPW provides pretreatment guidelines to FSEs, offering guidance on how to adequately select, size, and install a pretreatment device based on the amount of grease produced. The maintenance of these devices is outlined in the IWDP to ensure proper operation and functionality. Under the IWDP, LACPW or City may require upgrades to grease interceptors if maintenance is inadequate or if the interceptor is too small to handle the waste stream.
7.8.2 Summary of Source Control Program Enforcement
The EPD conducts routine inspections of FSEs and inspects new establishments.
Investigations are also performed when spills occur. When SMD receives complaints and determines that FOG may have caused a spill or has the potential to cause a spill (e.g., grease accumulation), they reach out to the EPD for further investigation. Upon investigation, the EPD may make adjustments to the permit and treatment requirements to prevent such incidents and/or place the impacted area under periodic maintenance as described in Section 4.2.7. Under the Industrial Waste Discharge Permit (IWDP), LACPW or City may modify the permit and its conditions and limitations as necessary to ensure proper waste disposal.
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8 System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and
Capital Improvements
The LACPW has implemented procedures for system evaluation, capacity assurance, investment prioritization, and capital improvement planning. This section documents the procedures and activities for:
• Routine evaluation and assessment of system conditions; • Capacity assessment and design criteria;
• Prioritization of corrective actions; and
• Capital improvement planning.
8.1 System Evaluation and Condition Assessment
8.1.1 Best Practices and New Technology
LACPW uses CCTV as the primary tool for condition assessment of pipelines which is in accordance with industry standards for small diameter pipelines. Use of CCTV is the industry best practice for sewer pipeline condition assessment given the pipe size range (8-inch to 36-inch) the County owns and operates.
8.1.2 Amount of System Condition Assessment
Under the Condition Assessment Program (CAP), SMD plans to perform CCTV inspections at a rate of approximately 500 miles of sewer infrastructure each year starting in 2025. The complete cycle is scheduled to last a total of approximately 10 years, with the period between inspections dependent upon age and results from the last inspection.
Newer pipe segments found to be in good condition in the prior inspection will have a low priority in the next inspection cycle. SMD inspects all manholes twice a year.
8.1.3 Inspection and Condition Assessment Prioritization Historically, LACPW’s CAP prioritized condition assessment projects based on jurisdiction/cities with ordering based on spill rate. The assessment prioritized sewer lines with the most potential for repair needs based on maintenance history, past overflow records, sewer line locations, and age. Based on the reissued General Order LACPW will incorporate additional factors into condition assessment prioritization. These include areas that:
• Hold a high level of environmental consequences if vulnerable to collapse, failure, blockage, capacity issues, or other system deficiencies; • Are located in or within the vicinity of surface waters, steep terrain, high groundwater elevations, and environmentally sensitive areas; • Are within the vicinity of receiving water with a bacterial-related impairment on the most current Clean Water Act section 303(d) List;
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The LACPW plans to develop and implement an approach to incorporate these factors into condition assessment prioritization by May 2027.
8.1.4 Inspection Methods
The LACPW uses CCTV inspection as the primary means for collecting visual observations of system conditions. This CCTV inspection program digitally records the condition of the pipe interior from manhole to manhole using a robotic camera tethered to a camera van.
While the video is being captured, a National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certified crew member views and logs events such as defects and observations using the standardized NASSCO PACP observation codes. With GraniteNet, t he digital video inspections files are transferred via cloud enabling access to anyone with credentials and password access using a laptop or mobile device.
In addition to CCTV inspection, visual inspection is conducted on sewer facilities during sewer system maintenance activities . In the past, a field crew would document visual observations and system issues on a form to trigger follow up inspections and repair actions. With the implementation of Cityworks, field crews now provide these observations electronically using mobile devices for immediate communication to SMD superintendents and supervisors to trigger follow-on actions to address issues.
8.1.5 Utilizing Observations for Condition Assessment
The LACPW utilizes the NASSCO rating system to identify defects and observations using PACP observation codes. The City plans to continue using the NASSCO PACP condition rating for sewer pipelines and is planning to incorporate the MACP for manhole condition assessments. The LACPW prioritizes repairs of critical structural defects. These include NASSCO PACP Structural Grade 5 defects with potential for soil migration and undermining of pipe bedding leading to pipe movement and having potential for accelerated deterioration (i.e., pipe collapse, broken void visible, broken soil visible, hole void visible, hole soil visible, missing wall, and severe offsets impeding flow). These types of defects also have potential for leakage. Other less severe NASSCO PACP Structural Grade 5 and NASSCO PACP Structural Grade 4 defects are not prone to leakage due to collimation and sealing of the defects with sedimentation and biological growth.
Throughout Los Angeles County, historical rivers and creeks have been concrete-lined or replaced with storm drainage piping. The LACPW is not aware of any locations in the CSMD service area where there is potential for subsurface leakage reaching a water of the State.
The LACPW also performs visual inspections weekly at pump stations to verify the pumps are performing well, are properly maintained, and are in compliance with standards. If issues are identified, they are addressed via a corrective maintenance work order or elevated to be included in a project.
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8.1.6 Inspection and Assessment Recordkeeping
The LACPW documents and recordkeeping of system evaluation and condition assessment inspections and activities have historically been maintained using WinCan software with videos stored on LACPW servers. LACPW recently transitioned to using GraniteNet, a cloud -based CCTV software, which will enable access to CCTV data and videos to anyone with password access and credentials from mobile devices or laptops connected to the internet.
In the past, w hen field crews conduct visual inspections during maintenance activities , system deficiencies requiring action were recorded as footnotes on forms for replacements, repairs, and issue identification. Once the Cityworks is implemented, field crews can use mobile devices to document these issues in the Cityworks Maintenance Management System to better manage and keep record of findings and address issues.
Assessing assets vulnerable to Climate Change
The District’s service area has sections of the system that are susceptible to climate change impacts from flooding, landslides, wildfires, and power disruptions that may cause service disruptions. LACPW plans to develop and implement procedures to identify and address system assets vulnerable to direct and indirect impacts of climate change by November 2027, including but not limited to:
• Sea level rise
• Flooding and/or erosion due to increased storm volumes, frequency, and/or intensity
• Wildfires
• Increased power disruptions
LACPW has an overarching Emergency Resp onse Plan for addressing large -scale emergency events. These procedures provide comprehensive guidelines for personnel to effectively respond to various emergency situations including communication directives, preparatory assignments, and specific actions for different types of emergencies.
Specific Emergency Procedures related to climate change include:
• Earthquake Response Procedures
• Fire Response Procedures
• Storm Response Procedures
• Electrical Power and Telecommunication Outage
• Tsunami (Large Wave) and High Tide Procedures
• Sewage Leakage and Overflows
• Air Pollution Emergency Response Procedures
• Land Movement and Rockslide Response
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8.2 Capacity Assessment and Design Criteria
8.2.1 Gravity Facilities
The City is responsible for confirming that newly constructed pipelines are constructed with adequate hydraulic capacity. A study is required for each development to analyze the capacity of the existing system and will set forth mitigation requirements for developers to ensure adequate capacity sizing of proposed sewer lines to accommodate the current design and future base, peak, and wet weather flows.
CSMD member cities are responsible for capacity assurance within their jurisdictional boundaries.
A preliminary assessment determines whether a sewer area study is required, based on zoning and acreage to estimate the load. If the estimated load exceeds thresholds, a sewer area study is triggered. Sewer load calculations are lot -based, determined using parcel size and zoning type. A standard measure, such as cubic feet per second (cfs) per acre, is used, with flow rates varying by zoning type. This methodology results in sewer lines are designed to handle the specific load for each parcel. Increased densification due to new zoning or development to full capacity may necessitate resizing existing sewer pipes.
For all new projects impacting the capacity of the public sewer system, the LACPW requires the submission of a sewer area study. The capacity assessment assumes an ideal system with no illegal connections and uses a design criterion of 1/2-full pipe capacity as adequate for lines smaller than 15 -inch in diameter, and 3/4-full pipe for lines 15-inch and greater. Reports are submitted and reviewed through a plan check process.
The sewer area study procedure and support materials for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County can be found on the Land Development Division website:
• https://pw.lacounty.gov/ldd/lddservices/sewerAreaStudy/sewerAreaStudy.shtml The City is responsible for ensuring that the public sewer infrastructure is correctly designed, adequately sized, and easily maintained. LACPW provides a supporting role in reviewing all proposed sewer plans for new developments in the City to ensure that they conform to LACPW’s design standards and to ensure that requirements for acceptability for maintenance are met.
The Director of Public Works/City Engineer or hired qualified private company provides thorough review of all sewer plans for proposed development projects in the City to ensure that (1) they are properly designed with sufficient capacity for current and f uture base, peak, and wet-weather flow demands; and (2) any impact of proposed project on existing sewer system is mitigated prior to being approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. During construction, the projects are continuously inspected by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer or hired construction inspectors to ensure that sewer facilities are constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
8.2.2 Pressure Facilities
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tracts, they must hire an engineer to evaluate the pump station’s capacity needs. Flow studies are conducted on a case -by-case basis through the permitting process. Sewer line flow measurements are performed to assess the capacity of lines suspected of being surcharged. These measurements are straightforward for established sewer systems, though more remote systems require additional permissions for access.
8.2.3 Infiltration and Inflow
The assessment of increased infiltration and inflow (I/I) is conducted in collaboration with LACSD. LACSD performs studies to identify sources of I/I into their system, which may include LACPW’s collection systems, potentially triggering an assessment of LACPW’s system. Mitigation strategies include sealing manholes and sewer lining, LACPW with LACSD providing the sealant and lining materials. Additionally, LACSD and LACPW develop a list of manholes affected by I/I. LACSD typically requests that manholes be sealed and peepholes corked. Sampling and analysis are performed as needed.
8.2.4 Erosive Forces in Canyons and Streams
The LACPW mitigates erosive forces for pipelines crossing or near rivers and streams by requiring these pipelines to be concrete encased. The methods of encasement are defined in LACPW’s Design Standards Manual.
8.2.5 Design Flow and Weather Events
The system is designed according to LACPW’s Design Standards to accommodate dry weather peak flow conditions and design storm and wet weather event s. Approximately 91 percent of pipelines in CSMD system are 8-inch vitrified clay pipes and approximately 8 percent are 10-inch to 15-inch diameter. The City has approximately 86 percent of pipes that are 8 -inch vitrified clay pipe s and approximately 13 percent are 10 -inch to 18 -inch diameter. These pipelines collect flows from small sewer catchment areas and convey the flows to the nearest LACSD trunk sewers for conveyance to an LACSD treatment plant for treatment and disposal.
8.2.6 Capacity Assessment Data
When performing sewer capacity studies within the City’s boundary, developers can obtain reference data for the development of sewer studies and capacity assessments directly from the City. LACPW’s Land Development Division (LDD) can assist upon request from the City.
When performing sewer capacity studies within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, developers can obtain reference data for the development of sewer studies and capacity assessments on LDD’s website. The website provides guidance on the approval process, links to information such as as -builts and sewer locators, and examples of required documents. If contractors need additional information, they may reach out to LDD directly to request any additional materials.
The LDD collects, maintains, and archives all sewer studies and flow data performed, and can provide this information upon request. Additionally, LDD has access to and can provide information as needed from sewer pipeline condition assessments, system Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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inspections, spill history, and other available data used to assess system deficiencies and identify necessary system repairs and rehabilitation.
8.2.7 Capacity Enhancement Plan
The Sewer Collection System Capacity Enhancement Program is a combined effort between the City and LACPW. LACPW’s Capacity Enhancement Plan focuses on managing infiltration and inflow (I/I) by requiring proper system design through plan checks, careful inspection during construction, and the use of appropriate pipe materials.
After installation, multiple strategies are employed to identify and eliminate I/I sources where feasible. Detection strategies include visual inspections, CCTV, and smoke and dye testing.
• If the sources are due to illicit connections such as sump pumps, roof drainage, surface water diversion into a manhole, etc., applicable laws are enforced to eliminate them.
• Significant structural issues like collapses, breaks, holes, or severe offsets are corrected through repair, replacement, or lining.
• Maintenance issues such as grease accumulation and debris are addressed through regular sewer line cleaning, and flow measurements are used to assess the capacity of sewer lines suspected of surcharging.
8.3 Prioritization of Corrective Actions
LACPW prioritizes corrective action based on:
• Likelihood of failure which is determined from findings of condition assessment (e.g., prioritizing NASSCO PACP rating, 4 and 5) and;
• Consequence of failure (e.g., proximity to water body, railroad, road type, and easement)
• Areas with multiple priority segments to factor in areas to be repaired at a time Based on the condition grading and observed defects, LACPW prioritizes sewer segments for remediation. NASSCO PACP Structural Grade 5 defects are significant structural deficiencies. Pipe segments with these defects are placed on a repair list with the highest priority focused on pipes with NASSCO PACP Structural Grade 5 defects prone to accelerated deterioration. Sewer repairs are also prioritized based on maintenance history, past overflow records, sewer line locations, and age as they contribute to the likelihood and severity of spills.
8.4 Capital Improvement Plan
Responsibility for capital improvements varies based on the type of improvement required.
For new sewer installations, collection systems owned by the cities receive funding from the City. New connections and capacity -related improvements in unincorporated areas are funded and constructed by the developers, including construction contracting (refer to Section 8.2). The County provides oversight throughout the design and construction of the capacity related improvements, including review and acceptance during permitting, Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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design reviews, and construction. The Design Division is responsible for developing the design criteria for CIP projects, and PMD III manages the development, design and construction. The LDD manages the County Improvement Projects in unincorporated areas, including tracking budget, scope, and schedule.
The City manages their own CIP schedule, tracking budget, scope, design, and construction of new connections and capacity-related improvements within their boundary.
For rehabilitation and repair, the Districts manage and funds projects for both City systems and unincorporated areas. The Districts focuses on lining and emergency point repairs for damaged pipes to maintain operations and reduce the risk of sewer spills.
Most repairs are delivered through on-call contracts, including work on gravity mains, force mains, pump stations, and treatment plants. The Accumulative Capital Outlay Program (ACO) and special zones fund the repair and maintenance of SMD facilities.
8.4.1 Accumulative Capital Outlay Program
The Accumulative Capital Outlay (ACO) Program fund was established in 1987 as a mechanism to pay for sewer pipe replacements, relief sewer construction, and maintenance improvements to sewage pumping stations. The objectives of the fund are to establish a charge to be collected from each parcel of real property in the CSMD and utilize these monies for sewer line repair and rehabilitation projects (emergency or scheduled).
Additionally, some deteriorated lines are discovered during preventive maintenance of our sewer lines. These lines are either immediately repaired by force account, using emergency contractors, or added to the list of future ACO projects. Table 8-1 lists the contracts under the ACO program as of May 5, 2025.
All sewer pipe segments within the District’s service areas found to have significant structural deficiencies will continue to be repaired or rehabilitated under the ACO program.
Table 8-1: ACO Program Contract List
Projects Name Amount Start Date End Date
Fountain Springs Pump Station 1,214,199 Sept, 2026 Sept, 2028 San Dimas Pump Station 1,214,199 January, 2026 April, 2027 On-Call As-Needed Contract 62,202,057 Est. July 2025 Est. July 2030
8.4.2 Joint Coordination and Interagency Coordination
The majority of collection system improvements are managed by Sewer Maintenance Division staff using resources from on-call contracts for planning, design, and construction.
In some cases, projects are managed by PMD III. In either case, coordination between operation and maintenance staff, County engineering staff, consultants and contractors occurs throughout the planning, design and construction phases of project delivery.
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Project delivery incorporates coordination meetings and milestone deliverable reviews by all stakeholders.
Early in the project delivery process, impacted agencies and entities are identified to initiate communication and permitting to streamline project delivery. This include s communication and coordination with CSMD Cities if the work is being performed on their collection system. Another primary impacted agency is LACSD, since there are numerous connections between LACPW’s collection systems and LACSD trunk sewers. LACPW also coordinates with the City of Los Angeles and Las Virgenes when necessary, when working in areas where their systems connect to LACPW’s systems. Other impacted entities can include Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Fish and Wildlife, railroads, schools, neighboring cities, or CSMD member cities. Collaboration helps align project planning, and resource allocation for engineering, design, and construction. Regular communication, data sharing, and joint meetings support the coordination of timelines, permitting, and infrastructure improvements while reducing conflicts across jurisdictions.
All coordination of stakeholders and community engagement is managed by LDD staff. 9 Monitoring, Measurement and Program
Modifications
9.1 Maintenance of Information to Prioritize SSMP Activities Relevant information for prioritization of SSMP activities is collected in an array of information systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• WinCan and GraniteNet are used to video and log events from CCTV inspection.
WinCan is the legacy repository. LACPW recently implemented GraniteNet and will be using GraniteNet for all future inspections.
• Historically, LACPW documented maintenance activities in the field using paper forms and work orders and later entered into Maximo. LACPW is transitioning from Maximo to Cityworks for management of maintenance activities. The implementation of Cityworks will streamline data collection and improve asset management efficiency.
• FOG inspection activities are recorded on paper and stored in the HMS database. • Spill data is stored in the State Water Resources Control Board’s CIWQS database and SMD internal PowerBI database. Productivity reports documenting and summarizing the work performed per City can be generated by PowerBI. • Previous audits findings are documented in an Audit Progress Tracker updated by SMD staff.
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Table 9-1: Information Systems Relevant to SSMP Implementation and Monitoring System Description of Primary Functions Related SSMP Activities Maximo Maintenance management system
for managing maintenance
activities. Field crew activities are
recorded in various forms and
stored in the MMS. LACPW is
transitioning to Cityworks
• Managing and recording work
orders and maintenance activities
Cityworks Maintenance management system
to schedule and track maintenance ,
condition assessment and FOG
activities
• Used to plan, schedule, and track
work orders and activities for
maintenance
• Recording CCTV videos and
condition assessment findings
• Managing FOG source control
inspections
GIS Database Asset database of record, including
asset attribute information such as
material type, diameter. Represents
asset physical location spatially
• Creating and maintaining maps of
sewer features and related
infrastructure
CADD Database Database of as -built plans of the
city’s facilities
• Storing and managing as-built
plans and system data
Productivity Report (Power BI) Maintains record of all spills that occur in the system . Display spill
trends and analysis
• Generating spill analysis reports
and figures
• Analyzing and displaying spill
trends
• Documenting and summarizing the
work performed per City
CCTV Log (database) Videos and log CCTV events,
serving as the repository for
historical CCTV inspection data
• Recording and maintaining CCTV
inspection data
Community Profiles (Power BI) city profiles with detailed information on population, manholes, pipes,
pump stations, and properties
• Records detailed city profiles that
summarizes the infrastructure
within each city
• Generating service area overview
and breakdown
Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system
Tracks pumping plants operating ,
alarm, and instrumentation data
• Monitoring real-time performance of
pumping plants to trigger
maintenance action
• Collecting and storing pump station
data
HMS Database Maintain records of all sites and
locations under the FOG program.
Tracks permit s, inspection,
investigations, and records source
control data
• Documenting past inspections and
investigations
• Records permits, and investigation
and inspection findings
• Creates notices for FSEs and
inspections schedules
Microsoft Office Used to manage various collection
system programs as an electronic
database. Currently stores the
schedule for FOG program
activities, transitioning to Cityworks.
• Managing schedules and data for
FOG program activities
Audit Progress Tracker Spreadsheet listing past audit
findings used to document
corrective actions, task leads,
deadlines, and progress.
• Document audit findings and
corrective actions
• Tracking implementation to address
audit findings
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9.2 Monitoring of Implementation and Effectiveness of the SSMP
The City and LACPW monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the SSMP through coordination of SMD staff and collection supervisors. The effectiveness of the program is primarily monitored and tracked by overall sewer overflow performance such as amount of sewer spills, spill response time, and reduction of repeated spills.
Monthly meetings between SMD Superintendents and Supervisors focus on discussing safety procedures, operational and personnel issues, and the status of spills. Additionally, productivity reports on Power BI are reviewed to track progress in meeting inspection and maintenance targets, which are set and monitored by the superintendents.
Collection supervisors meet bi -weekly to go over status and tracking of maintenance activities. These meetings serve as a forum to facilitate communication between SMD Management and SMD Superintendents and Supervisors.
9.3 Program Audits
Every three years, LACPW performs an internal audit of the SSMP and the SSMP program implementation. Every three years, t he City will perform their own internal audit of the SSMP and the SSMP program implementation. The various LACPW and City’s divisions and positions responsible for SSMP implementation, as identified in Table 2-2a and 2-2b, are involved in the audit. Each element of the SSMP is reviewed for effectiveness towards reducing the frequency and/or mitigating the impacts of spills and for compliance with the General Order requirements. Corrective actions to address identified deficiencies are prioritized, scheduled and incorporated into division plans.
9.4 Assessment of Preventative Maintenance Program
LACPW assesses the success of its Preventative Maintenance Programs by monitoring spill trends and spill events to identify improvements in their operation. By keeping track of sewer blockages and overflow , LACPW can respond with the appropriate corrective measure and program adjustments.
9.5 Identification and Illustration of Spill trends
Data acquisition, analysis, and management of sewer spills is supported by a dynamic information management system. Spill data is visualized in SMD’s PowerBI database which allows for the identification and tracking of spill trends. PowerBI can generate spill analysis reports and figures, illustrating these trends and providing the metrics needed to identify spill trends and evaluate the overall success of the SSMP program.
This system enables LACPW to review spill performance based on frequency (seasonal variations, year -over-year comparisons), location (known problem areas, system characteristics such as pipe material and installation timeline), and volume (totals reaching surface waters, average volumes, and changes over time, which can indicate the effectiveness of response times).
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9.6 Approach to Program Modifications and Plan Updates
The City and LACPW update the SSMP every six years. The update consists of:
• Reviewing the existing SSMP language and updating any outdated information.
This includes updates to staff positions, names and organizational lines of authority that have changed, changes to system characteristics such as basin areas, etc. • Incorporation of the adopted and implemented recommendations from previous SSMP program audits.
Upon completion of the six -year SSMP update, the SSMP is provided to the Board of Supervisors by LACPW and to the City Council by City with a request for approval. Upon acceptance by the Board for LACPW SSMP update and City Council for the City’s SSMP update, the SSMP is uploaded to the State Water Board CIWQS database and certified.
SMD also posts the SSMP on the LACPW webpage and City also posts their SSMP on City’s webpage.
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10 SSMP Program Audits
LACPW and City audits the SSMP and program implementation to identify actions for improving how it manages, operates, and maintains the collection system. This process identifies the tasks and actions that are required to meet SSMP goals and defines and prioritizes them. Cities are responsible for either performing their own SSMP development and audits on their collection systems or requesting support from CSMD to complete their audit through a City Service Request.
10.1 Schedule of Program Audits and Updates
LACPW and City perform an internal audit of its SSMP every three years in accordance with General Order requirements. Every six years, LACPW and City updates and recertifies the SSMP. Table 10-1 shows the anticipated schedule for SSMP audits and updates for the next six years.
While the various unincorporated areas have different audit and update cycles, LACPW completes one SSMP audit report covering all collection systems in unincorporated County areas according to the Group 1 schedule. The audit and SSMP update prepared for Group 1 is utilized for all other collection systems in unincorporated County areas.
LACPW provide operation and maintenance services for the City’s sewer facilities; therefore, some components of the City’s audit and SSMP may be similar to LACPW’s audit and SSMP update prepared in group 1.
Table 10-1: SSMP Audit and Update Schedule
Collection System Group Audit Due Audit Due Update Due
Unincorporated County Area CSMD South/County
Sanitation District CS
1 11/2/2027 11/2/2030 5/2/2031
Unincorporated County Area CSMD-NW/County
Sanitation District CS
2 2/2/2028 2/2/2031 8/2/2031
Malibu Mesa Zone of the CSMD CS 3 11/2/2028 11/2/2031 5/2/2032 Unincorporated County Area CSMD North/County
Sanitation District CS
3 11/2/2028 11/2/2031 5/2/2032
Unincorporated County Area CSMD/Las Virgenes
Tapia CS
3 11/2/2028 11/2/2031 5/2/2032
Unincorporated County Area Marina/Aneta Zone of
the CSMD/City Hyperion CS
3 11/2/2028 11/2/2031 5/2/2032
Trancas Zone of the CSMD CS 3 11/2/2028 11/2/2031 5/2/2032 Unincorporated County Area Lake Hughes Zone of
the CSMD CS
4 2/2/2029 2/2/2032 8/2/2032
Unincorporated County Area CSMD South/County
Sanitation District CS
4 2/2/2029 2/2/2032 8/2/2032
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Collection System Group Audit Due Audit Due Update Due
CARSON, 4SSO10374 2 2/2/2028 2/2/2031 8/2/2031
10.2 SSMP Audit Process
The City’s Director of Public Works and SMD Division Manager assembles division staff and field crew personnel to perform an internal audit in accordance with the General Order requirements for Sewer System Management Plan Audits. Over the course of approximately three months, the audit team, including representatives from the divisions responsible for each SSMP section, conducts a series of in -person meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of each SSMP Part and Sub -part, identify a ny deficiencies, and make recommendations for improvements and updates. This process involves reviewing the program documentation in the Sewer System Management Plan, assessing current procedures and practices employed by staff, and discussing potential program modifications to enhance program effectiveness.
10.3 SSMP Audit Report
The findings from the SSMP audit are documented in an audit report. The audit report includes the following elements:
• Audit findings and recommended corrective actions;
• A statement that sewer system operators’ input on the audit findings has been considered; and
• A proposed schedule to address identified deficiencies Once the audit report is complete, a quality check review of the audit report is performed, with a focus on consistency and completeness. The final audit report is reviewed by the CSMD and City’s LRO before final acceptance. Audit reports and related materials are maintained in a hard copy and an electronic document tracking and management system.
Copies of the SSMP will be maintained in the SMD’s Alhambra Headquarters Office and all SMD Maintenance Yards and posted in the LACPW’s internet site. A copy of the City’s SSMP will be maintained by the Stormwater Engineer at 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745 and posted on City’s webpage. The document shall also be made readily available to the State Water Resources Control Board or Regional Water Quality Control Board representatives upon request, to all CMSD cities, and to the operators of any collection system or treatment facility downstream of the LACPW’s system.
10.4 Audit Implementation and Tracking of Results
The SSMP program audit recommended corrective actions are incorporated into the CIP development and budgeting process to provide the necessary resources to implement audit corrective actions and recommendations. Through that process, implementation progress is measured and reported on an ongoing basis to ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Deficiencies in meeting the schedule are identified or anticipated and mitigation measures developed and implemented to manage completion of the corrective actions from the audit. Each subsequent audit update begins with a review of the previous Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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audit to determine if the corrective action remains relevant and, if so, to reiterate the program deficiency and recommended corrective action in the current SSMP audit report.
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11 Communication Program
LACPW employs a variety of means for communicating with the public and contract agencies on the development, implementation and update of the SSMP. The following sections describe LACPW’s procedures for:
• Communicating with the public for spills and discharges resulting in closures of public areas, or that enter a source of drinking water. • Communicating with the public on the development, implementation, and update of its SSMP, including opportunities for public input to Plan implementation and updates.
• Owners/operators of systems that connect into the Enrollee’s system, including tributary systems, for system operation, maintenance, and capital improvement-related activities.
11.1 Procedures to Communicate with Public for Spills and Discharges
LACPW’s procedures for communication with the public for spills and discharges are included in the Spill Emergency Response Plan in Appendix F . Chapter 3 of these procedures provides instructions for communicating with the public when spills result in closure of public areas or entering a source of drinking water.
Within 15 minutes of receiving confirmation that a spill with the potential to reach a storm drain or public waterway has occurred, LACPW’s Field Crew must contact Los Angeles County Department of Public Health through LACPW’s Operator. The Department of Public Health will post and remove signage for waterways and beach closures as required and will not remove the signs until the effects of the spill have been mitigated. A public press release will be made of the temporary closure due to a spill.
11.2 Procedures for General Communication with Public on SSMP
LACPW provides operation and maintenance services for the City’s collection system. The city also benefits from the educational and informational materials that LACPW provide to their service areas. The City provides the following information to the public on their webpage: Provide website link
• Current SSMP
• LACPW website
• LACPW Help line for sewer related issues
• Director of Public Works phone number and email address for inquiries LACPW provides the p ublic and residents in its service areas with educational and informational materials related to the sewer collection system and the sewer maintenance services the County provides. LACPW relies heavily on SMD’s webpage on the LACPW’s Sewer System Management Plan Carson /Los Angeles County Public Works
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webpage to provide the public with ample information regarding the SSMP and SSMP program implementation: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/smd/smd/index.cfm The following information is publicly accessible on the LACPW’s webpage:
• Current SSMP
• SSMP Audit Report
• Interactive sewer mapping provides the public with a means to find the sewer map and sewer pipeline servicing their property
• Annual performance reports
• Condition assessment reports
• FOG best management practices
• Homeowner responsibilities
• Outreach Brochures (in multiple languages)
• Answers to frequently asked questions (in multiple languages) • LACPW’s webpage provides a “Contact Us” link providing the public with a phone number for inquiries, an 800 number for emergencies and a mailing address for written inquiries.
• To report urgent problems, LACPW’s webpage provides an emergency contact link:
o https://pw.lacounty.gov/Contact/#emergencyInfo
The public can provide feedback on the SSMP and the performance of the Districts using the online survey located on the LACPW’s Webpage:
• https://ladpw.org/general/survey/index.cfm?pid=ISBQICAK
11.3 Procedures to Communicate with Connecting Systems
and Contract Agencies
LACPW is in constant communication with entities that are connected to the system for operations, maintenance, and spill response related activities including the City of Los Angeles, LACSD, and member cities . For all agencies, SMD communicates with the agency when capital improvement-related activities will impact each other's system. Email broadcasts are sent to member cities to provide updates and communicate deadlines such as audit due dates. The City of Los Angeles also exchange emails with LACPW monthly for mainly billing and flow metering. LACPW maintains constant communication with LACSD, ensuring that at least one of the Districts’ staff serves as the main point of contact.
Additionally, SMD staff also will communicate directly with District staff when necessary for coordination.
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Appendix A1 - Governing Board Approval
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Appendix A2 – State Water Resources Control
Board - General Order for Sanitary Sewer
Systems
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Appendix A3 – Asset Summary Per Collection
System
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Appendix B1 – List of Staff Responsible for
Implementing Specific Elements of the SSMP
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Appendix B2 – City and Sewer Maintenance
Division Staff Contact Sheet
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Appendix C – Not Used
Reserved for future attachments associated with SSMP Element 3 – Legal Authorities.
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Appendix D – Field Operations Yard and Pump
Station Map
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Appendix E – Not Used
Reserved for future attachments associated with SSMP Element 5 – Design and Performance Provisions.
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Appendix F – Spill Emergency Response Plan
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Appendix G – IDWP Conditions and Limitations
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Appendix H – Not Used
Reserved for future attachments associated with SSMP Element 8 – System Evaluation, Capacity Assurance and Capital Improvements.
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Appendix I – Not Used
Reserved for future attachments associated with SSMP Element 9 – Monitoring, Measurement and Program Modifications.
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Appendix J – Not Used
Reserved for future attachments associated with SSMP Element 10 – Internal Audits.
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Appendix K – Not Used
Reserved for future attachments associated with SSMP Element 11 – Communication Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Order 2006-0003 which established Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) and Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) for all publicly owned sanitary sewer systems; and WHEREAS, SWRCB Order No. 2006-0003 requires that sewer collection system owners and operators develop a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) which provides written procedures for the proper management, operation and maintenance of their collection systems with the goal of reducing the number of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs); and WHEREAS, in accordance with SWRCB Order No. 2006 -0003, the City of Carson established the City of Carson's SSMP by adopting Resolution No. 09 -071, which was approved by the City Council on July 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2015, the City of Carson updated City of Carson's SSMP by adopting Resolution No. 15-086, which was approved by the City Council on July 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, on December, 6, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Order 2022 -0103-DWQ, which updated the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for all publicly owned sanitary sewer systems; and WHEREAS, the City of Carson's SSMP must be updated every six years to keep it current and must be resubmitted to the City Council for approval and re-certification; and WHEREAS, the City of Carson has updated its SSMP (Attachment "A") in compliance with the requirements set forth in SWRCB Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ and is ready for adoption and re-certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Approval of SSMP. The City Council approves the City of Carson's updated SSMP (Attachment "A") as required by SWRCB Order No. 2022 -0103-DWQ - Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems.
Section 3. Further Acts. The City Manager, Director of Public Works and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute such other documents and certificates, and to perform such other acts and deeds, as may be necessary or convenient to effect the purposes of this Resolution and the transactions herein authorized.
Section 4. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
Section 6 . Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF CARSON:
__________________________ _______________________________ Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 25-121 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting held on October 21, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
_________________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
CITY OF CARSON
2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
SEE ATTACHED
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 33. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1722: 213THSTREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYNAVENUE (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On September 3, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company for Project No. 1722 - 213th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Replacement (Main Street to Selwyn Avenue) in the amount of $2,693,000. The project scope included pavement rehabilitation and concrete reconstruction to bring roadway and sidewalk infrastructure up to City standards and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
All construction work has been completed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and contract terms. Accordingly, staff recommends that the City Council accept the project as complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1722: 213th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Replacement from Main Street to Selwyn Avenue; and,
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT ACCEPT the project as complete. However, acceptance of a project as complete and recordation of a Notice of Completion after work completion under Civil Code Section 9204 will shorten the time period during which any contractor will be able to file a lien claim.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
Project No. 1722 was included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to rehabilitate the roadway along 213th Street, from Main Street to Selwyn Avenue. The project scope included grinding and resurfacing existing asphalt, removal and reconstruction of deteriorated roadway sections, placement of new asphalt pavement, and installation of new pavement striping and markings. Additional improvements included the repair and replacement of damaged sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs, gutters, and access ramps to restore concrete infrastructure to City standards and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The project was publicly advertised for construction bids under Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 24-11. Following bid evaluation, Onyx Paving Company was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and a construction contract was awarded by the City Council on September 3, 2024. All construction work has since been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Following a final inspection, staff has verified that all project elements meet required quality and safety standards.
Consequently, staff recommends that the City Council accept Project No. 1722 as complete and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
The City Council approved a construction contract with Onyx Paving Company in the amount of $2,693,000, along with a 10% construction contingency of $269,300, establishing a total project budget and authorization of $2,962,300. Upon completion, total project expenditures amounted to $2,664,668.83, resulting in project savings of $297,631.17.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Location Map PW1722
Attachments
Exhibit No 1. - Location Map PW1722
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 34. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Sunny Soltani, City Attorney, Aleshire & Wynder, LLP Subject: CONSIDER APPROVING A $2,500 DIGITAL TRIBUTE AD PLACEMENT RECOGNIZING THERETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT THOMAS PARHAM FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZHILLS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
This item is on the agenda at the request of Mayor Davis-Holmes and transmits the Mayor’s recommendation for the City Council to authorize the purchase of a $2,500 digital tribute advertisement. The ad would be displayed at an upcoming event hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), which will celebrate student success, the university’s 65th anniversary, and the retirement of President Thomas A. Parham. The event also serves as a fundraiser to support student scholarships.
II. RECOMMENDATION
1. FIND that the purchase of a digital tribute ad in the amount of $2,500.00 for a gala hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills, for celebrating student success, the university's 65th anniversary, and in honor of retiring University President Thomas A. Parham will serve a public purpose of the City as described in the Background section of this report; and
2. APPROVE the purchase of a digital tribute ad in the amount of $2,500.00 for a gala hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills, for celebrating student success, the university's 65th anniversary, and in honor of retiring University President Thomas A. Parham.
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action deemed appropriate by the City Council and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Honoring President Parham by the proposed advertisement would underscore the City’s appreciation for his leadership in fostering a productive “town and gown” relationship between the City and CSUDH, which has supported numerous joint initiatives that have benefited the City and its residents.
Additionally, recognizing the retiring university president would reinforce the City’s continued commitment to the long-standing partnership with CSUDH, which will continue to produce collaborative initiatives benefiting City residents. The proposed advertisement would represent a meaningful expression of the City’s support for civic engagement, educational advancement, and public-university collaboration.
Furthermore, the proposed advertisement would support a scholarship fundraising event that advances educational access and workforce development, which are objectives that align with the City’s governmental interests. Supporting student scholarships that can be offered by CSUDH promotes access to higher education in the City and aligns with the City’s priorities around education, workforce development, and community empowerment for Carson residents.
Because the expenditure serves these public purposes, it does not constitute a gift of public funds.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the anticipated fiscal impact would be $2,500.00 for placing the digital tribute ad. The funds would be drawn from account 101-10-100-100-6008 of the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Council budget.
VI. EXHIBITS
None.
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
DISCUSSION 35. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPTSPEED LIMITS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY STREETS, AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLAREDPRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The safe and efficient movement of traffic is, in part, guided by proper design of roadways and appropriate speed limit postings. Public Works staff works to evaluate traffic characteristics on City streets, to ensure that speed limit postings correspond with safe driving conditions and are legally enforceable by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Engineering and traffic surveys (E&TS) are conducted routinely on portions of the City roadway network in accordance with standards set by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and the California Vehicle Code (CVC).
The roadway network within the City of Carson is divided into four quadrants for the purpose of establishing and documenting roadway speeds (Exhibit 1). E&TS were conducted in 2024 within Quadrants 1, 2, and 4 (Exhibits 2, 3, and 4). Quadrant 3 was not assessed in 2024, as a current and valid E&TS was conducted for Quadrant 3 in 2018 (Exhibit 5). The ET&S was performed by Webb and Associate at a total cost of $59,584.00.
Previously, the City had adopted speed limits via resolution. However, it was discovered that speed limits are required to be established by ordinance so that they are legally enforceable. The proposed ordinance will adopt and document speed limits for streets within the City as they are proposed in the new E&TS for Quadrants 1, 2, and 4, along with previously approved E&TS for Quadrant 3 (Exhibit 5). Roadway segments recommended for new or revised speed limit postings within Quadrants 1, 2, and 4 are listed and documented for approval in Exhibit No. 7.
These recommendations were shared with both the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the City’s Public Safety Department, with neither agency expressing concerns or objections. If approved by City Council, the proposed ordinance will be effective 30 days after a second reading of the ordinance. New or revised signs will be posted thereafter.
II. RECOMMENDATION
INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2518, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 3240.1 (SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS) OF PART 5 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT SPEED LIMITS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY STREETS, AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS” III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendation for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2518.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
Speed zones are primarily established to protect the public from the unreasonable behavior of reckless, unreliable, or otherwise dangerous drivers. Speed limits are normally set near the 85th-percentile speed that statistically represents one standard deviation above the average speed. The 85th-percentile speed is defined as the speed at or below which 85 percent of traffic is moving. Speed limits established on this basis conform to the greater majority of motorists as to what speed is reasonable and prudent and are not dependent on the judgment of one or a few individuals.
The E&TS, as defined in CVC Section 627, must consider the prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Local authorities may also consider residential density and pedestrian and bicycle safety. Speed zones are also established to advise motorists of road conditions or hazards, which may not be readily apparent to a reasonable driver. For this reason, a field review of related road/traffic variables is conducted which is considered in combination with the statistical data and collision history of a particular roadway segment to determine a safe and reasonable speed limit. The specific procedures used in the performance of an E&TS are outlined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2014 Edition (CA MUTCD). The statistical factors used to analyze the collected speed survey data and additional factors as noted in the CA MUTCD to consider are defined in the following section.
The CVC provides the regulations associated with establishing speed limits on California public roads. While some road types, such as those within a school zone, have a prima facie speed limit as defined in the CVC and do not require an E&TS, most roadways must be evaluated by a licensed engineer prior to establishing a posted speed limit above these prima facie limits or below the legal maximum of 55 or 65 miles per hour (mph). This evaluation is then documented as an E&TS.
Assembly Bill (AB) 43 (signed into law in October 2021) revised certain regulations to provide more flexibility to the state and local agencies to establish lower speed limits in the interest of public safety, particularly for the most vulnerable road users (i.e., bicyclists and pedestrians). Those changes included:
1. Vulnerable Pedestrians: Local authorities are authorized to consider the safety of vulnerable groups when adjusting speed limits based on E&TSs and allows an additional 5 mph reduction of the posted speed limits.
2. Speed Limits in Business/Residential Districts: The bill established a 25 mph speed limit on state highways within business or residential districts and allows Caltrans to change speed limits in these areas. Previous law already allowed for such a reduction on non-state highways.
3. Lower Speed Limits: It permits Caltrans and local authorities to set speed limits as low as 15 or 20 mph when supported by an E&TS.
4. Business Activity Districts: Local authorities can lower speed limits within business activity districts without an E&TS, with a warning period for violations during the first 30 days of implementation.
5. Traffic Surveys and Enforcement: The bill set into place options to further reduce speed limits and required that Caltrans update procedures set forth in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. It also established a timeline for implementing these changes concurrent with a new online traffic infractions adjudication tool.
. Speed Trap and Speed Limit Validity: The new law allows for the extension of E&TSs from 7 to 14 years (previously 10 years) if a registered engineer determines that no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred. Furthermore, the law exempts roadways within senior zones and business activity districts from requiring an E&TS (in addition to local roads and school zones exempt under previous laws).
The proposed ordinance (Exhibit 6) and its corresponding E&TS for each quadrant (Exhibits 2, 3, 4, and 5), documents all of the recommendations for existing and new segments.
New and revised speed limit postings become effective only by adoption of City ordinance and upon the posting of corresponding new signage. If approved by City Council, the proposed ordinance will be effective 30 days after a second reading of the ordinance. New or revised signs will be posted shortly thereafter.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
All expenditures related to the installation and equipment of new speed limit signs will be absorbed within the current fiscal year Street Maintenance budget under the appropriate object codes. The Engineering and Traffic Survey (ET&S) was performed by Webb and Associates at a total cost of $59,584.00.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. E&TS Quadrant Map
2. Quadrant 1 Engineering & Traffic Study
3. Quadrant 2 Engineering & Traffic Study
4. Quadrant 4 Engineering & Traffic Study
5. Quadrant 3 Engineering & Traffic Study
. City Council Ordinance 25-2518
7. New or Revised Speed Limit Recommendations
Attachments
Exhibit 1. E&TS Quadrant Map
Exhibit 2. Quadrant 1 Engineering & Traffic Study
Exhibit 3. Quadrant 2 Engineering & Traffic Study
Exhibit 4. Quadrant 4 Engineering & Traffic Study
Exhibit 5. Quadrant 3 Engineering & Traffic Study
Exhibit 6. Speed Limit Ordinance No 25-2518
Exhibit 7. New or Revised Speed Limit Recommendations
QUADRANT 1
QUADRANT 2
QUADRANT 3
QUADRANT 4
CA ROAD SYSTEM
EXHIBIT NO. 1 E&TS QUADRANT MAP
October 2017
January 2018
February 2018
April
CITY OF RIALTO
STREETLIGHT BENEFIT ANALYSIS
May 2018
2020
MOUNTAIN VIEW WAREHOUSE PROJECT
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
City of Carson
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Quadrant 1
October 2025
CERTIFICATION
I, Jaimee Bourgeois, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey for the City of Carson was performed under my supervision. I certify that I am experienced in performing surveys of this type and duly registered in the State of California as a Professional Civil and Traffic Engineer.
Jaimee Bourgeois
RCE# 66261
TE# 2311
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1 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 1, Section 235, 2025 2 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 1, Section 515, 2025
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3 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 11, Chapter 7, Section 22357, 2025 4 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 11, Chapter 7, Section 22358, 2025 5 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 1, Section 627, 2025
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6 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 11, Chapter 7, Section 22358, 2025 7 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 17, Chapter 3, Section 40802, 2025
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8 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 17, Chapter 3, Section 40802, 2025
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Street From To
Acarus Avenue Carson Street Vera Street
Alameda Street South City Limit 223 rd Street
Alameda Street 223 rd Street Dominguez Street
Alameda Street Dominguez Street Del Amo Boulevard
Albertoni Street Figueroa Street Main Street
Albertoni Street Main Street Avalon Boulevard
Albertoni Street Avalon Boulevard Central Ave
Alondra Boulevard Figueroa Street Main Street
Alondra Boulevard Main Street East City Limit
Arnold Center Road 220 th Street Carson Street
Avalon Boulevard South City Limit 223 rd Street
Avalon Boulevard 223 rd Street Del Amo Boulevard
Avalon Boulevard Del Amo Boulevard Victoria Street
Avalon Boulevard Victoria Street Alondra Boulevard
Bitterlake Street/Amantha Avenue Lysander Drive Radbard Street Bonita Street Watson Center Road 223rd Street
Bonita Street 223 rd Street Carson Street
Broadway Main Street 91 Freeway
Broadway 91 Freeway Alondra Boulevard
Carson Street Harbor Freeway Avalon Boulevard
Carson Street Avalon Boulevard Wilmington Avenue
Carson Street Wilmington Avenue Alameda Street
Carson Street Alameda Street Santa Fe Avenue
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2-3
2-4
9 California Department of Transportation, 2019 Collision Data on California State Highways (road miles, travel, collisions, collision rates), revised in 2019
Lane Type Total Accidents per Million Vehicle Miles (AMVM) 2 and 3 Lane Roadway 1.26
4+ Lanes (Undivided Highway) 1.08
4+ Lanes (Divided Highway) 1.09
2-5
Street From To
Average
Daily
Traffic
Lane Type
Number
of
Collisions
(1/1/19-
12/31/23)
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle
Miles
Acarus Avenue Carson Street Vera Street 552 2 Lanes 1 3.69 Alameda Street South City Limit 223 rd Street 38,819 4-5 Lanes 28 0.29 Alameda Street 223 rd Street Dominguez Street 25,028 4 Lanes 3 0.08 Alameda Street Dominguez Street Del Amo Boulevard 28,569 4 Lanes 3 0.13 Albertoni Street Figueroa Street Main Street 11,682 4 Lanes 1 0.16 Albertoni Street Main Street Avalon Boulevard 16,225 4 Lanes 7 0.55 Albertoni Street Avalon Boulevard Central Ave 5,154 2-4 Lanes 8 1.05 Alondra Boulevard Figueroa Street Main Street 11,108 5-6 Lanes 2 0.32 Alondra Boulevard Main Street East City Limit 14,002 6 Lanes 5 0.40 Arnold Center Road 220 th Street Carson Street 1,584 2 Lanes 0 0 Avalon Boulevard South City Limit 223 rd Street 22,408 4-6 Lanes 5 0.11 Avalon Boulevard 223 rd Street Del Amo Boulevard 25,180 4-6 Lanes 12 0.20 Avalon Boulevard Del Amo Boulevard Victoria Street 27,820 6 Lanes 7 0.13 Avalon Boulevard Victoria Street Alondra Boulevard 26,895 6 Lanes 12 0.23 Bitterlake Street/Amantha
Avenue Lysander Drive Radbard Street 1,656 2 Lanes 1 0.68 Bonita Street Watson Center Road 223 rd Street 1,451 2 Lanes 0 0 Bonita Street 223 rd Street Carson Street 3,099 2 Lanes 2 0.88 Broadway Main Street 91 Freeway 10,883 3-4 Lanes 4 0.21 Broadway 91 Freeway Alondra Boulevard 9,970 4 Lanes 3 0.24 Carson Street Harbor Freeway Avalon Boulevard 23,562 4 Lanes 14 0.30 Carson Street Avalon Boulevard Wilmington Avenue 15,887 3-4 Lanes 3 0.09 Carson Street Wilmington Avenue Alameda Street 17,130 4 Lanes 12 0.55 Carson Street Alameda Street Santa Fe Avenue 11,535 4 Lanes 0 0
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3-2
3-3
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for Further
Reduction
Acarus
Ave
Carson
Street
Vera
Street 30 31 26 23 23-32 83% 3.69 25 Residential District
3-4
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for
Further Reduction
Alameda
Street
South City
Limit
223rd
Street 45 52 46 39 43-52 56% 0.29 45
CVC 22358.6(b)
Condition Not
Readily Apparent
Alameda
Street 223rd Street Dominguez
Street 45 49 43 38 38-48 63% 0.08 45 N/A
Alameda
Street
Dominguez
Steet
Del Amo
Boulevard 45 53 47 40 40-49 60% 0.13 45
CVC 22358.6(b)
Condition Not
Readily Apparent
3-5
3-6
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for Further
Reduction
Albertoni
Street
Figueroa
Street
Main
Street
40 38
34 30
29-38
80% 0.16
40 N/A
Albertoni
Street Main Street Avalon
Boulevard
40 45
39 34
36-45
66% 0.55
40 CVC 22358.7(a)(2)
Land Use Generator
Albertoni
Steeet
Avalon
Boulevard
Central
Avenue
45 54
47 41
41-50
61% 1.05
45 CVC 22358.7(a)(2)
Land Use Generator
3-7
3-8
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for
Further Reduction
Alondra
Boulevard
(Eastbound)
Figueroa
Street
Main
Street 40 42 37 33 33-42 72% 0.32 40 N/A
Alondra
Boulevard
(Eastbound)
Main Street East City
Limit 40 49 41 35 38-47 58% 0.40 40 CVC 22358.7(a)(2)
Land Use Generator
3-9
3-10
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for Further
Reduction
Arnold
Center
Road
220th Street Carson
Street
N/P
41 35
30 33-42
68%
0 40
N/A
3-11
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for
Further Reduction
Avalon
Boulevard
South City
Limit 223rd Street 40 45 39 33 35-44 65% 0.11 40 CVC 22358.7(a)(2) Land Use Generator
Avalon
Boulevard 223rd Street Del Amo
Boulevard 35 42 37 33 35-44 81% 0.20 35 CVC 22358.7(a)(2) Land Use Generator
Avalon
Boulevard
Del Amo
Boulevard
Victoria
Street 40 48 42 38 37-46 71% 0.13 40 CVC 22358.7(a)(2)
Land Use Generator
Avalon
Boulevard
Victoria
Street
Alondra
Boulevard 40 47 42 37 38-47 70% 0.23 40 CVC 22358.7(a)(2) Land Use Generator
3-12
3-13
3-14
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for
Further Reduction
Bitterlake
Street/
Amantha
Avenue
Lysander
Drive
Radbard
Street 25/30 34 28 23 21-30 64% 0.68 25 CVC 22358.7(a)(2) Land Use Generator
3-15
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for Further
Reduction
Bonita
Street
Watson
Center
Road
223rd Street N/P 41 33 25 29-38 55% 0 35
CVC 22358.6(b)
Condition Not Readily
Apparent
Bonita
Street 223rd Street Carson
Street 25 31 26 24 24-33 85% 0.88 25 Residential District
3-16
3-17
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for
Further Reduction
Broadway Main Street 91 Freeway 40 45 41 36 36-45 81% 0.21 40 CVC 22358.6(b)
Condition Not Readily
Apparent
Broadway 91 Freeway Alondra
Boulevard 40 46 39 35 34-43 66% 0.24 40
CVC 22358.6(b)
Condition Not Readily
Apparent
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3-19
Street From To
Existing
Speed
Limit
85th
%ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th
%ile
Speed
10mph
Pace
Range
% in
Pace
Range
Accidents
per
Million
Vehicle
Miles
Recom
Speed
Limit
Justification for
Further Reduction
Carson
Street
Harbor
Freeway
Avalon
Boulevard 35 38 35 32 31-40 84% 0.30 35 N/A
Carson
Street
Avalon
Boulevard
Wilmington
Avenue 40 43 41 36 37-46 70% 0.09 40 N/A
Carson
Street
Wilmington
Avenue
Alameda
Street 45 53 45 39 40-49 60% 0.55 45 CVC 22358.7(a)(2)
Land Use Generator
Carson
Street
Alameda
Street
Santa Fe
Avenue 35 41 36 32 32-41 74% 0 35 CVC 22358.7(a)(2)
Land Use Generator
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3-21
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
Carson Radar
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Acarus Avenue
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Carson Street - Vera Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 2:40
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 4:00
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 1 38 X 1 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 30 MPH
36 1 1 36 X X 2
35 1 0 35 X 1
34 0 0 34 0
33 0 1 33 X 1
32 1 2 32 X X X 3 *
31 0 2 31 X X 2 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 2 2 30 X X X X 4 * % Over Pace: 10% 9% 8%
29 2 4 29 X X X X X X 6 P
28 2 5 28 X X X X X X X 7 A % In Pace: 86% 82% 83%
27 2 0 27 X X 2 C
26 4 3 26 X X X X X X X 7 E % Under Pace: 3% 9% 10%
25 5 4 25 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
24 3 2 24 X X X X X 5 * Average Speed: 26 MPH 27 MPH 27 MPH 23 3 4 23 X X X X X X X 7 *
22 1 1 22 X X 2 Pace Speed: 21 - 30MPH 23 - 32MPH 23 - 32MPH 21 1 1 21 X X 2
20 1 1 20 X X 2
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:23 MPH 23 MPH 23 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:26 MPH 28 MPH 26 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:30 MPH 31 MPH 31 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 29 34 GRAND TOTALS63
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Alameda Street
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: 223rd Street - Dominguez Street
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 1 58 X 1
57 0 1 57 X 1 Date:
56 0 2 56 X X 2
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 1 54 X 1 Time
53 1 2 53 X X X 3 From: 10:50
52 2 0 52 X X 2
51 0 3 51 X X X 3 Time
50 1 1 50 X X 2 To: 11:10
49 4 1 49 X X X X X 5
48 2 5 48 X X X X X X X 7 * Existing
47 2 3 47 X X X X X 5 * Speed Limit: 45 MPH
46 1 2 46 X X X 3 *
45 3 3 45 X X X X X X 6 P
44 1 7 44 X X X X X X X X 8 A
43 3 1 43 X X X X 4 C
42 1 2 42 X X X 3 E
41 7 8 41 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 5 1 40 X X X X X X 6 * % Over Pace: 26% 24% 20%
39 3 3 39 X X X X X X 6 *
38 3 0 38 X X X 3 % In Pace: 68% 70% 63%
37 5 1 37 X X X X X X 6
36 3 1 36 X X X X 4 % Under Pace: 6% 6% 17%
35 2 1 35 X X X 3
34 1 0 34 X 1 Average Speed: 42 MPH 46 MPH 44 MPH
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed: 36 - 45MPH 39 - 48MPH 39 - 48MPH 31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:37 MPH 41 MPH 38 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH 44 MPH 43 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:49 MPH 51 MPH 49 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Alameda Street
75 0 0 75 0
74 0 0 74 0
73 0 0 73 0 Between: Dominguez Street - Del Amo Boulevard 72 0 0 72 0
71 0 0 71 0
70 0 0 70 0 Weather: Clear
69 0 0 69 0
68 0 0 68 0
67 0 0 67 0 Date:
66 0 0 66 0
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0 Time
63 0 0 63 0 From: 10:30
62 0 0 62 0
61 1 0 61 X 1 Time
60 1 0 60 X 1 To: 10:50
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 3 58 X X X 3 Existing
57 0 2 57 X X 2 Speed Limit: 45 MPH
56 1 2 56 X X X 3
55 0 0 55 0
54 2 2 54 X X X X 4
53 1 2 53 X X X 3
52 3 2 52 X X X X X 5
51 1 3 51 X X X X 4 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 50 2 0 50 X X 2 % Over Pace: 20% 32% 28%
49 4 1 49 X X X X X 5 *
48 6 6 48 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 * % In Pace: 64% 60% 60% 47 3 2 47 X X X X X 5 *
46 4 1 46 X X X X X 5 P % Under Pace: 16% 8% 12%
45 2 3 45 X X X X X 5 A
44 4 5 44 X X X X X X X X X 9 C Average Speed: 46 MPH 47 MPH 47 MPH 43 1 3 43 X X X X 4 E
42 3 1 42 X X X X 4 * Pace Speed: 41 - 50MPH 40 - 49MPH 40 - 49MPH 41 3 5 41 X X X X X X X X 8 *
40 0 3 40 X X X 3 *
39 3 1 39 X X X X 4 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:39 MPH 41 MPH 40 MPH 38 1 1 38 X X 2
37 0 0 37 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:46 MPH 46 MPH 47 MPH 36 1 0 36 X 1
35 2 2 35 X X X X 4 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:52 MPH 54 MPH 53 MPH 34 1 0 34 X 1
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Alameda Street
75 0 0 75 0
74 0 0 74 0
73 0 0 73 0 Between: South City Limit - 223rd Street
72 0 0 72 0
71 0 0 71 0
70 0 0 70 0 Weather: Clear
69 0 0 69 0
68 0 0 68 0
67 0 0 67 0 Date:
66 0 0 66 0
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0 Time
63 0 0 63 0 From: 11:10
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0 Time
60 0 1 60 X 1 To: 11:30
59 0 1 59 X 1
58 0 0 58 0 Existing
57 0 3 57 X X X 3 Speed Limit: 45 MPH
56 3 1 56 X X X X 4
55 1 1 55 X X 2
54 0 1 54 X 1
53 1 1 53 X X 2
52 2 3 52 X X X X X 5 *
51 3 2 51 X X X X X 5 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 50 1 2 50 X X X 3 * % Over Pace: 14% 16% 14%
49 2 3 49 X X X X X 5 P
48 5 5 48 X X X X X X X X X X 10 A % In Pace: 58% 56% 56% 47 3 3 47 X X X X X X 6 C
46 1 2 46 X X X 3 E % Under Pace: 28% 28% 30%
45 2 1 45 X X X 3 *
44 5 6 44 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 * Average Speed: 45 MPH 47 MPH 46 MPH 43 4 1 43 X X X X X 5 *
42 3 1 42 X X X X 4 Pace Speed: 42 - 51MPH 44 - 53MPH 43 - 52MPH 41 2 4 41 X X X X X X 6
40 2 1 40 X X X 3
39 0 3 39 X X X 3 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:38 MPH 40 MPH 39 MPH 38 3 0 38 X X X 3
37 2 2 37 X X X X 4 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:44 MPH 47 MPH 46 MPH 36 4 0 36 X X X X 4
35 0 0 35 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:51 MPH 54 MPH 52 MPH 34 0 2 34 X X 2
33 1 0 33 X 1
32 0 0 32 0
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Albertoni Street
75 0 0 75 0
74 0 0 74 0
73 0 0 73 0 Between: Avalon Boulevard - Central Avenue
72 0 0 72 0
71 0 0 71 0
70 0 0 70 0 Weather: Clear
69 0 0 69 0
68 0 0 68 0
67 0 0 67 0 Date:
66 0 0 66 0
65 1 0 65 X 1
64 0 0 64 0 Time
63 0 0 63 0 From: 12:10
62 0 0 62 0
61 1 0 61 X 1 Time
60 1 0 60 X 1 To: 1:00
59 2 0 59 X X 2
58 1 0 58 X 1 Existing
57 2 0 57 X X 2 Speed Limit: 45 MPH
56 4 0 56 X X X X 4
55 2 0 55 X X 2
54 5 0 54 X X X X X 5
53 3 0 53 X X X 3
52 1 0 52 X 1
51 3 0 51 X X X 3
50 3 0 50 X X X 3 * % Over Pace: 26%
49 6 0 49 X X X X X X 6 *
48 9 0 48 X X X X X X X X X 9 * % In Pace: 61%
47 7 0 47 X X X X X X X 7 P
46 4 0 46 X X X X 4 A % Under Pace: 13%
45 9 0 45 X X X X X X X X X 9 C
44 9 0 44 X X X X X X X X X 9 E Average Speed: 47 MPH
43 2 0 43 X X 2 *
42 6 0 42 X X X X X X 6 * Pace Speed: 41 - 50MPH
41 6 0 41 X X X X X X 6 *
40 3 0 40 X X X 3
39 1 0 39 X 1 15th Percentile / Critical Speed: 41 MPH 38 2 0 38 X X 2
37 2 0 37 X X 2 50th Percentile / Critical Speed: 47 MPH 36 1 0 36 X 1
35 2 0 35 X X 2 85th Percentile / Critical Speed: 54 MPH 34 1 0 34 X 1
33 1 0 33 X 1
32 0 0 32 0
31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0
28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0
26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0
Total 100 0 GRAND TOTALS 100
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Eastbound Westbound
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Albertoni Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Figueroa Street - Main Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 1 44 X 1 Time
43 0 1 43 X 1 From: 2:20
42 0 2 42 X X 2
41 0 2 41 X X 2 Time
40 0 4 40 X X X X 4 To: 2:40
39 2 2 39 X X X X 4
38 3 3 38 X X X X X X 6 * Existing
37 2 2 37 X X X X 4 * Speed Limit: 40 MPH
36 7 4 36 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
35 6 3 35 X X X X X X X X X 9 P
34 7 6 34 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 A
33 5 4 33 X X X X X X X X X 9 C
32 2 5 32 X X X X X X X 7 E
31 5 3 31 X X X X X X X X 8 * Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 30 3 3 30 X X X X X X 6 * % Over Pace: 4% 12% 14%
29 5 2 29 X X X X X X X 7 *
28 2 0 28 X X 2 % In Pace: 90% 72% 80%
27 1 2 27 X X X 3
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 6% 16% 6%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 1 24 X 1 Average Speed: 33 MPH 35 MPH 34 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 29 - 38MPH 31 - 40MPH 29 - 38MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:29 MPH 30 MPH 30 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:34 MPH 34 MPH 34 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 40 MPH 38 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Albertoni Street
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Main Street - Avalon Boulevard
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 1 0 53 X 1 From: 1:00
52 1 0 52 X 1
51 2 0 51 X X 2 Time
50 0 0 50 0 To: 1:20
49 1 1 49 X X 2
48 0 1 48 X 1 Existing
47 1 0 47 X 1 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 3 2 46 X X X X X 5
45 3 0 45 X X X 3 *
44 5 4 44 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
43 1 3 43 X X X X 4 *
42 2 3 42 X X X X X 5 P
41 3 4 41 X X X X X X X 7 A Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 40 4 3 40 X X X X X X X 7 C % Over Pace: 18% 8% 13%
39 5 4 39 X X X X X X X X X 9 E
38 3 3 38 X X X X X X 6 * % In Pace: 72% 64% 66%
37 5 5 37 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
36 5 1 36 X X X X X X 6 * % Under Pace: 10% 28% 21%
35 1 2 35 X X X 3
34 2 3 34 X X X X X 5 Average Speed: 41 MPH 38 MPH 40 MPH 33 0 2 33 X X 2
32 2 4 32 X X X X X X 6 Pace Speed: 36 - 45MPH 35 - 44MPH 36 - 45MPH 31 0 3 31 X X X 3
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 32 MPH 34 MPH 28 0 1 28 X 1
27 0 1 27 X 1 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:40 MPH 38 MPH 39 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:46 MPH 44 MPH 45 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Alondra Boulevard
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Figueroa Street - Main Street
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From: 2:00
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0 Time
50 0 0 50 0 To: 2:20
49 0 2 49 X X 2
48 0 0 48 0 Existing
47 1 3 47 X X X X 4 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 0 1 46 X 1
45 1 0 45 X 1
44 2 1 44 X X X 3
43 0 3 43 X X X 3
42 1 3 42 X X X X 4 *
41 2 7 41 X X X X X X X X X 9 * Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 40 1 3 40 X X X X 4 * % Over Pace: 14% 20% 14%
39 4 6 39 X X X X X X X X X X 10 P
38 3 4 38 X X X X X X X 7 A % In Pace: 76% 72% 72%
37 7 2 37 X X X X X X X X X 9 C
36 10 3 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 E % Under Pace: 10% 8% 14% 35 5 1 35 X X X X X X 6 *
34 1 3 34 X X X X 4 * Average Speed: 36 MPH 39 MPH 38 MPH 33 2 4 33 X X X X X X 6 *
32 1 0 32 X 1 Pace Speed: 31 - 40MPH 33 - 42MPH 33 - 42MPH 31 4 1 31 X X X X X 5
30 0 2 30 X X 2
29 2 0 29 X X 2 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:31 MPH 33 MPH 33 MPH 28 1 1 28 X X 2
27 2 0 27 X X 2 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 39 MPH 37 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:40 MPH 43 MPH 42 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Alondra Boulevard
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Main Street - East City Limit
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 1 59 X 1
58 0 1 58 X 1
57 0 1 57 X 1 Date:
56 0 1 56 X 1
55 0 1 55 X 1
54 0 3 54 X X X 3 Time
53 1 1 53 X X 2 From: 1:40
52 0 0 52 0
51 2 0 51 X X 2 Time
50 1 0 50 X 1 To: 2:00
49 0 4 49 X X X X 4
48 0 1 48 X 1 Existing
47 1 3 47 X X X X 4 * Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 2 3 46 X X X X X 5 *
45 3 3 45 X X X X X X 6 *
44 5 1 44 X X X X X X 6 P
43 3 1 43 X X X X 4 A
42 4 2 42 X X X X X X 6 C
41 1 5 41 X X X X X X 6 E Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 40 4 1 40 X X X X X 5 * % Over Pace: 10% 18% 18%
39 5 4 39 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
38 6 1 38 X X X X X X X 7 * % In Pace: 70% 48% 58%
37 2 1 37 X X X 3
36 2 2 36 X X X X 4 % Under Pace: 20% 34% 24%
35 3 2 35 X X X X X 5
34 2 2 34 X X X X 4 Average Speed: 41 MPH 43 MPH 42 MPH 33 2 2 33 X X X X 4
32 1 1 32 X X 2 Pace Speed: 37 - 46MPH 40 - 49MPH 38 - 47MPH 31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 2 29 X X 2 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:40 MPH 42 MPH 41 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:45 MPH 54 MPH 49 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Arnold Center Road
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 220th Street - Carson Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 1 46 X 1
45 0 1 45 X 1
44 3 0 44 X X X 3 Time
43 0 1 43 X 1 From: 9:00
42 1 2 42 X X X 3 *
41 1 3 41 X X X X 4 * Time
40 0 4 40 X X X X 4 * To: 10:30
39 0 1 39 X 1 P
38 5 3 38 X X X X X X X X 8 A Existing
37 3 2 37 X X X X X 5 C Speed Limit: N/P MPH
36 3 2 36 X X X X X 5 E
35 2 6 35 X X X X X X X X 8 *
34 2 6 34 X X X X X X X X 8 *
33 2 4 33 X X X X X X 6 *
32 1 0 32 X 1
31 1 4 31 X X X X X 5 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 0 2 30 X X 2 % Over Pace: 17% 6% 8%
29 1 2 29 X X X 3
28 2 0 28 X X 2 % In Pace: 69% 69% 68%
27 0 0 27 0
26 1 1 26 X X 2 % Under Pace: 14% 25% 25%
25 0 1 25 X 1
24 1 1 24 X X 2 Average Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 1 22 X 1 Pace Speed: 29 - 38MPH 33 - 42MPH 33 - 42MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:29 MPH 30 MPH 30 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH 41 MPH 41 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 29 48 GRAND TOTALS77
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Avalon Boulevard
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 223rd Street - Del Amo Boulevard
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 1 0 46 X 1
45 0 0 45 0
44 2 2 44 X X X X 4 * Time
43 3 1 43 X X X X 4 * From: 11:50
42 6 2 42 X X X X X X X X 8 *
41 3 6 41 X X X X X X X X X 9 P Time
40 2 3 40 X X X X X 5 A To: 12:10
39 5 3 39 X X X X X X X X 8 C
38 5 5 38 X X X X X X X X X X 10 E Existing
37 3 8 37 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 * Speed Limit: 35 MPH 36 8 6 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 *
35 1 7 35 X X X X X X X X 8 *
34 1 2 34 X X X 3
33 2 1 33 X X X 3
32 4 2 32 X X X X X X 6
31 0 0 31 0 Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics
30 1 1 30 X X 2 % Over Pace: 2% 0% 1%
29 1 0 29 X 1
28 0 0 28 0 % In Pace: 76% 86% 81%
27 1 1 27 X X 2
26 1 0 26 X 1 % Under Pace: 22% 14% 18%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 38 MPH 37 MPH 37 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 35 - 44MPH 35 - 44MPH 35 - 44MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:32 MPH 35 MPH 33 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:38 MPH 37 MPH 37 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:42 MPH 41 MPH 42 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Avalon Boulevard
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Del Amo Boulevard - Victoria Street 62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 2 55 X X 2
54 0 1 54 X 1 Time
53 1 1 53 X X 2 From: 12:10
52 0 0 52 0
51 3 1 51 X X X X 4 Time
50 0 1 50 X 1 To: 12:30
49 1 2 49 X X X 3
48 2 1 48 X X X 3 Existing
47 1 2 47 X X X 3 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 2 2 46 X X X X 4 *
45 1 2 45 X X X 3 *
44 4 5 44 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
43 7 6 43 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 P
42 4 10 42 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 A
41 6 3 41 X X X X X X X X X 9 C Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 5 0 40 X X X X X 5 E % Over Pace: 16% 18% 19%
39 3 2 39 X X X X X 5 *
38 2 3 38 X X X X X 5 * % In Pace: 74% 70% 71%
37 3 1 37 X X X X 4 *
36 0 1 36 X 1 % Under Pace: 10% 12% 10%
35 1 0 35 X 1
34 2 1 34 X X X 3 Average Speed: 42 MPH 43 MPH 43 MPH
33 0 2 33 X X 2
32 2 0 32 X X 2 Pace Speed: 37 - 46MPH 38 - 47MPH 37 - 46MPH 31 0 1 31 X 1
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:37 MPH 38 MPH 38 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:42 MPH 43 MPH 42 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:47 MPH 49 MPH 48 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Avalon Boulevard
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: South City Limit - 223rd Street
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 1 53 X 1 From: 11:30
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 1 51 X 1 Time
50 0 1 50 X 1 To: 11:50
49 0 1 49 X 1
48 3 2 48 X X X X X 5 Existing
47 0 2 47 X X 2 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 2 1 46 X X X 3
45 0 2 45 X X 2
44 8 2 44 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
43 1 1 43 X X 2 *
42 4 3 42 X X X X X X X 7 *
41 1 5 41 X X X X X X 6 P Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 2 1 40 X X X 3 A % Over Pace: 10% 28% 16%
39 1 9 39 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C
38 4 2 38 X X X X X X 6 E % In Pace: 68% 66% 65%
37 5 4 37 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
36 5 2 36 X X X X X X X 7 * % Under Pace: 22% 6% 19%
35 3 2 35 X X X X X 5 *
34 3 1 34 X X X X 4 Average Speed: 39 MPH 40 MPH 39 MPH 33 3 4 33 X X X X X X X 7
32 3 1 32 X X X X 4 Pace Speed: 35 - 44MPH 33 - 42MPH 35 - 44MPH 31 1 0 31 X 1
30 1 1 30 X X 2
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:33 MPH 34 MPH 33 MPH 28 0 1 28 X 1
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:38 MPH 39 MPH 39 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:44 MPH 47 MPH 45 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Avalon Boulevard
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Victoria Street - Alondra Boulevard 62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 1 1 54 X X 2 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From: 1:20
52 1 1 52 X X 2
51 1 2 51 X X X 3 Time
50 1 1 50 X X 2 To: 1:40
49 2 0 49 X X 2
48 1 1 48 X X 2 Existing
47 2 5 47 X X X X X X X 7 * Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 4 0 46 X X X X 4 *
45 3 3 45 X X X X X X 6 *
44 7 2 44 X X X X X X X X X 9 P
43 6 4 43 X X X X X X X X X X 10 A
42 1 5 42 X X X X X X 6 C
41 4 7 41 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 E Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 3 1 40 X X X X 4 * % Over Pace: 14% 12% 13%
39 3 6 39 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
38 2 2 38 X X X X 4 * % In Pace: 70% 70% 70%
37 2 1 37 X X X 3
36 1 3 36 X X X X 4 % Under Pace: 16% 18% 17%
35 1 1 35 X X 2
34 1 3 34 X X X X 4 Average Speed: 43 MPH 42 MPH 42 MPH 33 3 0 33 X X X 3
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed: 38 - 47MPH 38 - 47MPH 38 - 47MPH 31 0 1 31 X 1
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:37 MPH 36 MPH 37 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:43 MPH 41 MPH 42 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:47 MPH 47 MPH 47 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Bitterlake Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Lysander Drive - Radbard Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 9:20
42 1 0 42 X 1
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 10:15
39 1 0 39 X 1
38 2 0 38 X X 2 Existing
37 1 0 37 X 1 Speed Limit: 30 MPH
36 3 1 36 X X X X 4
35 1 3 35 X X X X 4
34 3 6 34 X X X X X X X X X 9
33 1 0 33 X 1
32 3 4 32 X X X X X X X 7
31 2 1 31 X X X 3 Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 30 4 1 30 X X X X X 5 * % Over Pace: 26% 32% 33%
29 5 5 29 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
28 4 5 28 X X X X X X X X X 9 * % In Pace: 64% 68% 64%
27 2 3 27 X X X X X 5 P
26 5 2 26 X X X X X X X 7 A % Under Pace: 10% 0% 3%
25 0 2 25 X X 2 C
24 5 6 24 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 E Average Speed: 29 MPH 28 MPH 28 MPH 23 2 2 23 X X X X 4 *
22 2 5 22 X X X X X X X 7 * Pace Speed: 23 - 32MPH 20 - 29MPH 21 - 30MPH 21 2 2 21 X X X X 4 *
20 1 2 20 X X X 3
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:24 MPH 22 MPH 23 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:29 MPH 28 MPH 28 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 34 MPH 34 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Bonita Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: 223rd Street - Carson Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From: 11:35
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To: 11:55
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit: 25 MPH
36 0 0 36 0
35 0 1 35 X 1
34 1 0 34 X 1
33 4 1 33 X X X X X 5 *
32 2 2 32 X X X X 4 *
31 3 4 31 X X X X X X X 7 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 2 4 30 X X X X X X 6 P % Over Pace: 2% 8% 2%
29 3 1 29 X X X X 4 A
28 5 3 28 X X X X X X X X 8 C % In Pace: 86% 86% 85%
27 4 6 27 X X X X X X X X X X 10 E
26 8 6 26 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 * % Under Pace: 12% 6% 13% 25 8 7 25 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 *
24 4 8 24 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 * Average Speed: 27 MPH 26 MPH 27 MPH 23 0 1 23 X 1
22 5 3 22 X X X X X X X X 8 Pace Speed: 24 - 33MPH 22 - 31MPH 24 - 33MPH 21 1 2 21 X X X 3
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 1 19 X 1 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:24 MPH 24 MPH 24 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:26 MPH 26 MPH 26 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:31 MPH 31 MPH 31 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/3/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Bonita Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Watson Center Road - 223rd Street
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 1 0 46 X 1
45 0 0 45 0
44 1 1 44 X X 2 Time
43 2 4 43 X X X X X X 6 From: 10:50
42 1 2 42 X X X 3
41 3 1 41 X X X X 4 Time
40 2 0 40 X X 2 To: 11:35
39 0 0 39 0
38 4 2 38 X X X X X X 6 * Existing
37 3 1 37 X X X X 4 * Speed Limit: N/P MPH
36 3 4 36 X X X X X X X 7 *
35 2 5 35 X X X X X X X 7 P
34 2 3 34 X X X X X 5 A
33 3 2 33 X X X X X 5 C
32 5 2 32 X X X X X X X 7 E
31 2 3 31 X X X X X 5 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 30 3 1 30 X X X X 4 * % Over Pace: 20% 22% 18%
29 2 3 29 X X X X X 5 *
28 1 2 28 X X X 3 % In Pace: 58% 54% 55%
27 3 2 27 X X X X X 5
26 2 2 26 X X X X 4 % Under Pace: 22% 24% 27%
25 0 2 25 X X 2
24 3 5 24 X X X X X X X X 8 Average Speed: 34 MPH 32 MPH 33 MPH 23 2 0 23 X X 2
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 29 - 38MPH 27 - 36MPH 29 - 38MPH 21 0 2 21 X X 2
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:27 MPH 24 MPH 25 MPH 18 0 1 18 X 1
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:33 MPH 32 MPH 33 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH 41 MPH 41 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/3/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Broadway
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Main Street - State Route 91
62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From: 12:15
52 1 0 52 X 1
51 1 0 51 X 1 Time
50 1 2 50 X X X 3 To: 12:35
49 1 0 49 X 1
48 0 0 48 0 Existing
47 2 1 47 X X X 3 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 0 1 46 X 1
45 4 4 45 X X X X X X X X 8 *
44 2 3 44 X X X X X 5 *
43 5 3 43 X X X X X X X X 8 *
42 7 7 42 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 P
41 4 5 41 X X X X X X X X X 9 A Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 6 4 40 X X X X X X X X X X 10 C % Over Pace: 12% 8% 10% 39 0 4 39 X X X X 4 E
38 3 3 38 X X X X X X 6 * % In Pace: 80% 82% 81%
37 5 5 37 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
36 4 3 36 X X X X X X X 7 * % Under Pace: 8% 10% 9%
35 3 3 35 X X X X X X 6
34 0 2 34 X X 2 Average Speed: 41 MPH 41 MPH 41 MPH
33 1 0 33 X 1
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed: 36 - 45MPH 36 - 45MPH 36 - 45MPH 31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 36 MPH 36 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH 41 MPH 41 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:45 MPH 45 MPH 45 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed NB SB VEH. Location: Broadway
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: State Route 91 - Alondra Boulevard 62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From: 11:55
52 1 0 52 X 1
51 1 0 51 X 1 Time
50 0 1 50 X 1 To: 12:15
49 3 2 49 X X X X X 5
48 0 1 48 X 1 Existing
47 1 4 47 X X X X X 5 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 1 2 46 X X X 3
45 1 6 45 X X X X X X X 7
44 2 0 44 X X 2
43 3 4 43 X X X X X X X 7 *
42 4 4 42 X X X X X X X X 8 *
41 1 2 41 X X X 3 * Northbound Southbound Combined Statistics 40 4 1 40 X X X X X 5 P % Over Pace: 20% 6% 26%
39 5 7 39 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 A
38 2 1 38 X X X 3 C % In Pace: 74% 62% 66%
37 7 2 37 X X X X X X X X X 9 E
36 5 2 36 X X X X X X X 7 * % Under Pace: 6% 32% 8%
35 3 3 35 X X X X X X 6 *
34 3 3 34 X X X X X X 6 * Average Speed: 40 MPH 41 MPH 40 MPH 33 0 3 33 X X X 3
32 2 2 32 X X X X 4 Pace Speed: 34 - 43MPH 39 - 48MPH 34 - 43MPH 31 1 0 31 X 1
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:35 MPH 34 MPH 35 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:39 MPH 41 MPH 39 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:45 MPH 47 MPH 46 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Northbound Southbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/2/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Carson Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Alameda Boulevard - Santa Fe Avenue 52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 1 0 46 X 1
45 2 0 45 X X 2
44 2 0 44 X X 2 Time
43 1 4 43 X X X X X 5 From: 3:25
42 0 2 42 X X 2
41 2 5 41 X X X X X X X 7 * Time
40 2 1 40 X X X 3 * To: 3:50
39 3 5 39 X X X X X X X X 8 *
38 4 3 38 X X X X X X X 7 P Existing
37 4 3 37 X X X X X X X 7 A Speed Limit: 35 MPH
36 5 6 36 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 C
35 4 3 35 X X X X X X X 7 E
34 5 4 34 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
33 4 4 33 X X X X X X X X 8 *
32 3 4 32 X X X X X X X 7 *
31 4 0 31 X X X X 4 Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 30 2 2 30 X X X X 4 % Over Pace: 16% 12% 12%
29 0 2 29 X X 2
28 1 0 28 X 1 % In Pace: 76% 76% 74%
27 1 2 27 X X X 3
26 0 0 26 0 % Under Pace: 8% 12% 14%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 36 MPH 36 MPH 36 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 31 - 40MPH 32 - 41MPH 32 - 41MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:31 MPH 32 MPH 32 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 36 MPH 36 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH 41 MPH 41 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/3/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Carson Street
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Avalon Boulevard - Wilmington Avenue 62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 0 0 59 0
58 0 0 58 0
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 0 56 0
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 1 54 X 1 Time
53 0 0 53 0 From: 10:30
52 2 1 52 X X X 3
51 0 0 51 0 Time
50 0 2 50 X X 2 To: 10:50
49 2 1 49 X X X 3
48 3 0 48 X X X 3 Existing
47 0 3 47 X X X 3 Speed Limit: 40 MPH
46 3 4 46 X X X X X X X 7 *
45 3 3 45 X X X X X X 6 *
44 3 2 44 X X X X X 5 *
43 1 2 43 X X X 3 P
42 2 6 42 X X X X X X X X 8 A
41 6 3 41 X X X X X X X X X 9 C Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 40 2 3 40 X X X X X 5 E % Over Pace: 14% 16% 15%
39 7 4 39 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
38 5 4 38 X X X X X X X X X 9 * % In Pace: 70% 70% 70%
37 3 4 37 X X X X X X X 7 *
36 1 3 36 X X X X 4 % Under Pace: 16% 14% 15%
35 5 2 35 X X X X X X X 7
34 2 0 34 X X 2 Average Speed: 41 MPH 42 MPH 41 MPH
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 2 32 X X 2 Pace Speed: 37 - 46MPH 37 - 46MPH 37 - 46MPH 31 0 0 31 0
30 0 0 30 0
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:36 MPH 37 MPH 36 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:40 MPH 41 MPH 41 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:46 MPH 47 MPH 46 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/3/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Carson Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between: Interstate 110 - Avalon Boulevard
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather: Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 1 43 X 1 From: 12:45
42 2 1 42 X X X 3
41 1 2 41 X X X 3 Time
40 4 2 40 X X X X X X 6 * To: 1:05
39 3 4 39 X X X X X X X 7 *
38 1 5 38 X X X X X X 6 * Existing
37 7 5 37 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 P Speed Limit: 35 MPH 36 4 7 36 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 A
35 2 3 35 X X X X X 5 C
34 10 4 34 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 E
33 5 3 33 X X X X X X X X 8 *
32 5 5 32 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
31 3 2 31 X X X X X 5 * Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 30 2 3 30 X X X X X 5 % Over Pace: 6% 12% 7%
29 0 2 29 X X 2
28 1 0 28 X 1 % In Pace: 88% 82% 84%
27 0 0 27 0
26 0 1 26 X 1 % Under Pace: 6% 6% 9%
25 0 0 25 0
24 0 0 24 0 Average Speed: 35 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0 Pace Speed: 31 - 40MPH 30 - 39MPH 31 - 40MPH 21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:32 MPH 31 MPH 32 MPH 18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:34 MPH 36 MPH 35 MPH 16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:39 MPH 39 MPH 39 MPH 14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/3/24
MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH. Location: Carson Street
65 0 0 65 0
64 0 0 64 0
63 0 0 63 0 Between: Wilmington Avenue - Alameda Street 62 0 0 62 0
61 0 0 61 0
60 0 0 60 0 Weather: Clear
59 1 0 59 X 1
58 2 2 58 X X X X 4
57 0 0 57 0 Date:
56 0 1 56 X 1
55 4 1 55 X X X X X 5
54 2 2 54 X X X X 4 Time
53 4 0 53 X X X X 4 From: 11:10
52 2 0 52 X X 2
51 0 1 51 X 1 Time
50 1 1 50 X X 2 To: 12:10
49 6 3 49 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
48 2 2 48 X X X X 4 * Existing
47 2 2 47 X X X X 4 * Speed Limit: 45 MPH
46 2 3 46 X X X X X 5 P
45 5 7 45 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 A
44 4 3 44 X X X X X X X 7 C
43 3 2 43 X X X X X 5 E
42 2 6 42 X X X X X X X X 8 *
41 3 0 41 X X X 3 * Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics 40 0 3 40 X X X 3 * % Over Pace: 30% 26% 24%
39 2 2 39 X X X X 4
38 2 4 38 X X X X X X 6 % In Pace: 60% 64% 60%
37 0 2 37 X X 2
36 0 0 36 0 % Under Pace: 10% 10% 16%
35 0 2 35 X X 2
34 1 0 34 X 1 Average Speed: 47 MPH 44 MPH 46 MPH
33 0 0 33 0
32 0 0 32 0 Pace Speed: 41 - 50MPH 38 - 47MPH 40 - 49MPH 31 0 0 31 0
30 0 1 30 X 1
29 0 0 29 0 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:41 MPH 38 MPH 39 MPH 28 0 0 28 0
27 0 0 27 0 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:47 MPH 44 MPH 45 MPH 26 0 0 26 0
25 0 0 25 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:54 MPH 50 MPH 53 MPH 24 0 0 24 0
23 0 0 23 0
22 0 0 22 0
21 0 0 21 0
20 0 0 20 0
19 0 0 19 0
18 0 0 18 0
17 0 0 17 0
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Carson
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
4/4/24
APPENDIX
Carson ADT