Gardena City Council
May 12, 2026

GARDENA CITY

COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California
Website: www.cityofgardena.org

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Closed Session 7:00 p.m.

Open Session 7:30 p.m.

TASHA CERDA, Mayor
MARK E. HENDERSON, Mayor Pro Tem
RODNEY G. TANAKA, Council Member
PAULETTE C. FRANCIS, Council Member
WANDA LOVE, Council Member
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
GUY H. MATO, City Treasurer
CLINT OSORIO, City Manager
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
LISA KRANITZ, Assistant City Attorney
IVY TSAI, Assistant City Attorney
If you would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:

1. VIEW THE MEETING live on SPECTRUM CHANNEL 22 or ONLINE at youtube.com/CityofGardena

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3. ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or any item of interest that is not on the agenda at the following times:

Agenda Items - At the time the City Council considers the item or during Oral Communications Non-agenda Items - During Oral Communications
Public Hearings - At the time of the Public Hearings listed on the Agenda If you wish to address the Council, please complete a “Speaker Request” form and present it to the City Clerk or Sergeant of Arms. You will be called to the podium by name when it is your turn to address the Council.

The City Council cannot legally take action on any item not scheduled on the Agenda. Such items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future Agenda. Members of the public wishing to address the City Council will be given three (3) minutes to speak.

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Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions
Thank you for your attendance and cooperation

1. ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION

3. CLOSED SESSION

3.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9 One Potential Case

RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
156th Street Elementary School
Amarah Woods
Zoe Herrera

5. INVOCATION
Pastor Ataru Nakagawa
Gardena Japanese-American Seventh-day Adventist Church

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.A. Gardena Events Video Presentation

7. PROCLAMATIONS

7.A. "Older Americans Month" - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)

7.B. Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026 (to be proclaimed only)

7.C. Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2026

8. APPOINTMENTS
Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, Councils and Boards (Appointees to be Ratified and Sworn In)

9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC- Roll Call Vote Required On The Consent Calendar All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a Council Member requests Council discussion, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately following this portion of the agenda.

10.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only
CONTACT: CITY CLERK

10.B. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 28, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK

10.C. Approval of Minutes - Study Session of the City Council, May 6, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK

10.D. Receive and File Minutes - Regular Meeting of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission, April 7, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

10.E. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, May 12, 2026 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.F. Personnel Report P-2026-8 05-12-26
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.G. Annual Lobbyist Report 2026
CONTACT: CITY CLERK

11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET

11.A. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A

6.A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #19-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #4-24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #2-24;
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve Environmental Assessment (EA #19-24), Site Plan Review (SPR #4-24), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM #2-24; Tentative Parcel Map No. 85142) to allow the construction of four (4) three-story condominium units in the Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (R-3) zone portion of a split zoned R-3 and Single-Family Residential (R-1).

Environmental Consideration: The proposed project is being considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15303(b) (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), in that it consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.

APPLICANT: Steve Stepakis
LOCATION: 1031 Magnolia Avenue, APN (6113-035-015).

Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission continued the public hearing for Environmental Assessment #19-24, Site Plan Review #4-24, and Tentative Parcel Map #2-24, to a date certain of July 7, 2026, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner recusing their vote.

City Council Action: No City Council action required.

11.B. May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.B

6.B. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #1-26
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a recommendation to amend Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

Environmental Consideration: The Zone Text Amendment and Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which exempts ordinances implementing accessory dwelling unit ordinances.

LOCATION: City Wide
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 5-26, by vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Zone Text Amendment #1-26.

City Council Action: No City Council action required. Zone Text Amendment #1-26 will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.

12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD) Oral Communications by the public will be heard for one-half hour during the oral communication segment of the agenda. Any additional speakers will be allowed to speak at the end of the meeting after Council Remarks.

Speakers are limited to three minutes, unless otherwise stated by the Mayor. The timer will be displayed on the screen. Your cooperation is appreciated.

12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS

13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

14.A. PUBLIC HEARING: Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026-2027 Action Plan to Guide the Investment of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
Public Hearing to approve the draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 52nd Year Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all required certifications and related documents and agreements to implement the One-Year Action Plan (FY 2026-2027) in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.

15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES

16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE

17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS

17.A. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6726, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Staff Recommendation:
-Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes -Adopt Resolution No. 6726

17.B. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6727, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Staff Recommendation:
-Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes -Adopt Resolution No. 6727

17.C. Award Construction Contract for the Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 to Hardy and Harper Inc. in the amount of $2,125,000.00. Additionally Award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $149,640.00, and the Material Testing Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $10,295.00. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 15% Project Contingency of $318,750.00, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
Staff Recommendations:
- Award Construction Contract
- Award Construction Management and Inspection Services - Award Material Testing Services
- Approve Project Plans and Specifications
- Approve Project Contingency
- Declare CEQA Exemption

18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES

19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION

20. COUNCIL ITEMS

21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES

22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS

23. COUNCIL REMARKS

1. MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON

2. COUNCIL MEMBER TANAKA

3. COUNCIL MEMBER LOVE

4. MAYOR CERDA

5. COUNCIL MEMBER FRANCIS

24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)

25. REMEMBERANCES
Mrs. Irene Russ, 95 years old, a beloved Gardena resident for 64 years, passed away leaving behind a legacy of community service, friendship, and devotion to family. She was married to Edmond J. Russ for 72 years and proudly served as First Lady during his terms as Mayor of Gardena from 1969-1970 and 1974-1982. Mrs. Russ was actively involved with the Gardena Valley YMCA, the Gardena Sister City Association, and the sister-city relationship with Huatabampo. Mrs. Russ deeply cherished the Gardena community and always appreciated the opportunities, friendships, and support it provided to her and the Russ family.

26. ADJOURNMENT
The Gardena City Council will adjourn to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00pm followed by the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in the City Hall lobby not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of said Agenda is available on our website at www.CityofGardena.org.
/s/ MINA SEMENZA
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
Date Posted: May 8, 2026

TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY

““ OOLLDDEERR AAMMEERRIICCAANNSS MMOONNTTHH ””

~~ MMAAYY 22002266 ~~
Every May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month. Gardena is fortunate to have countless older Americans who enrich and strengthen our community; and t he City of Gardena is committed to engaging and supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers.

We acknowledge that communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome d, included, and supported . Through their wealth of life experience and wisdom, older adults guide our younger generations and carry forward abundant cultural and historical knowledge.

The theme for 2026 is Champion Your Health , which focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages individuals to take an active role in managing their own health, advocating for themselves, accessing preventative care, and making informed decisions that support their independence. Older adults continue to be a pillar of Gardena, which is why it is important that we explore the many ways that they can remain and be involved in our community.

The City of Gardena can work to build an even better community for older residents by planning programs that encourage independence, ensuring activities are responsive to individual needs and preferences, and increasing access to services that support aging in place. By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives. Connecting with others is one of the most important foundations of a community.

In support of this nationwide observance, I, Tasha Cerda, Mayor of the City of Gardena, California, am pleased to proclaim MMaayy 22002266, to be

““OOLLDDEERR AAMMEERRIICCAANNSS MMOONNTTHH””

in our City and encourage every resident to take time this month to recognize and honor the City of Gardena’s older adults and their immense influence and contributions on every facet of American society, to help build an inclusive society, and join efforts to support older Americans’ choices about how they age in their communities.

TO BE PROCLAIMED ONLY

“ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH” - May 2026
Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have contributed much to our City, our State, and our Nation. According to the latest US Census data, the Asian American , Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders communities comprise over 26% of the City of Gardena’s population.

To honor and celebrate their achievements and contributions that generations of Asian American , Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society and culture, Congress, by Public Law 102 - 450, permanently designated the month of May each year as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”

Their values and commitment to family and community have helped shape and strengthen America; these citizens speak many languages, honor countless traditions, and practice different faiths, but they are bound by a shared commitment to freedom and liberty.

Therefore, I, TASHA CERDA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, do hereby proclaim MAY 2026, to be

in the City of Gardena, and call upon all residents to recognize the significant cultural, economic, leadership and empowerment impact of the citizens of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage on this nation and state, and the vital role they have played in shaping the cultural diversity of this community.

MINUTES
Regular Meeting Notice
Gardena City Council
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Regular Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California was called toorder at 7:17p.m. on April 28, 2026, in the Council Chamber at City Hall 1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, California,Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding.

1. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; and Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. City Treasurer Guy Mato was not present.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no Public Comment.

3. CLOSED SESSION

3.A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code section 54957(b)

RETURN FROM CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
City Clerk Semenza called roll and reported that all Members of the Council were present.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
When Mayor Cerda asked City Attorney Vasquez if there was anything to report out of Closed Session, City Attorney Vasquez reported that all Members of the Council were present and the Council met with regards to Item 3.A; Council voted 5-0 to uphold the termination of a police officer.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Naomi Orr, 1st grade, and Sebastian Marchan, 3rd grade, both attend Amestoy Elementary School. Naomi is in the Multilingual and Multicultural Magnet Program at Amestoy. She loves reading, drawing, and sports. She just completed her basketball season and currently plays baseball for LA City County at Rosecrans Park. Sebastian is also in the Multilingual and Multicultural Magnet Program at Amestoy. He loves reading, the color blue and playing soccer. His favorite subject is math. He is a gamer and is currently sharpening his skills in our Saturday eSports Club, which is focused on developing a school for 2050.

5. INVOCATION
Joyce Watanabe, of Baha'i Faith, led the Invocation.

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.A. Certificate of Commendation in Special Recognition of Retirement and Long-Time Service to the City of Gardena for Janice Winfrey - Bus Operator with the Transportation Department - 20 years of service Ms. Winfrey accepted the Certificate, thanked Council for the recognition and appropriate photos were taken.

6.B. Certificate of Recognition to Samantha Badillo in appreciation of her service to the community as a member of the Youth Commission
Ms. Badillo accepted the Certificate, thanked Council for the recognition and appropriate photos were taken.

6.C. Boards & Commissions Presentation - Human Services Commission Ms. Valerie Lodeum, Chair of the Human Services Commission, made a presentation.

6.D. 2026 FIFA World Cup Update
Ms. Nikki Sweeney, Interim Director of Recreation, provided an update.

6.E. Gardena Events Video Presentation
The video presentation highlighted the Recreation and Human Services Department's current and future events.

7. PROCLAMATIONS

7.A. 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week - May 3-9, 2026 (to be accepted by City Clerk Mina Semenza)
The Proclamation was accepted by City Clerk Semenza; she thanked the Council for the recognition, and invited everyone to the City Clerk reception.

7.B. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Day - May 5, 2026 (to be accepted by the Cinco de Mayo Committee) The Proclamation was accepted by Dan and Susana Medina, and the Cinco de Mayo Committee; they thanked the Council and appropriate photos were taken.

8. APPOINTMENTS

8.A. Rent Mediation Board - Carlease Burke (Appointed by Mayor Cerda) A motion was made by Mayor Cerda and was seconded by Council Member Tanaka to Appoint Ms. Burke to the Rent Mediation Board. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Cerda, Tanaka, Henderson, Francis and Love).

9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR

10. CONSENT CALENDAR

10.A. Waiver of Reading in Full of All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and that they be Read by Title Only CONTACT: CITY CLERK

10.B. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 14, 2026 CONTACT: CITY CLERK

10.C. Personnel Report P-2026-7 04-28-26
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.D. Approval of Warrants/Payroll Register, April 28, 2026 CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.E. Monthly Investment Report, March 2026
CONTACT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

10.F. Approval of a Carnival Permit at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1050 West 163rd Street) to be Held May 15 through May 17, 2026
CONTACT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
It was moved by Council Member Francis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson to Approve the Consent Calendar items with the exception of 10.G. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0 (Yea: Francis, Henderson, Cerda, Tanaka and Love).

10.G. RESOLUTION NO. 6734, Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
CONTACT: PUBLIC WORKS
** Item was Removed from Consent
Item was pulled by Council Member Love.

Questions and comments were made by Council Member Love. Assistant Public Works Director Kevin Kwak answered all questions.

A motion was made by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Francis to Approve Item 10.G.

The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. (Yea: Love, Francis, Cerda, Henderson, and Tanaka).

11. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION ACTION SHEET

11.A. APRIL 21, 2026 MEETING - Cancelled

12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO A 30-MINUTES PERIOD) There were no public speakers.

12.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Cerda asked City Clerk Semenza if any public comments had been received by email. City Clerk Semenza stated that we received four (4) Public Comments, which have been added to the agenda packet, distributed to Council,and made part of the record.

13. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
There were no Items.

14. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
There were no Items.

15. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - ELECTED & CITY MANAGER'S OFFICES There were no Items.

16. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - POLICE
There were no Items.

17. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS

17.A. Award Construction Contract for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Pedestrian Safety Project FY 2025-2026, JN 554, to Southern California Precision Concrete inc. in the amount of $677,320.88, Approve the Construction Contingency of $67,732.08 (10%), and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption.

City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.

Director of Public Works Rigg commented on the project. Questions and comments were made by Mayor Cerda and Council Members Love and Francis. Public Works Director Allan Rigg and Public Works Assistant Director Kevin Kwak answered all questions.

A motion was made by Council Member Love and was seconded by Council Member Francis to Approve Construction Contract, Approve Construction Contingency and Declare CEQA Exemption Under Section 15301.

The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Love, Francis Cerda, Henderson and Tanaka).

17.B. Reject All Bids for the Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services and Rebid the Project with Modified Requirements and/or Scope
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.

Questions and comments were made by Council Members Francis and Love and Mayor Cerda. Public Works Director Rigg answered all questions.

A motion was made by Council member Francis and was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson to Reject All Bids and Rebid. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Francis, Henderson, Cerda, Tanaka and Love).

17.C. Approve Four-Year Contract for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Service Contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $560,000.32 and Annual Inflation Up to 5% Based on the Consumer Price Index for $17,250.00.

City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.

Questions and comments were made by Council Members Love and Francis and Mayor Cerda. Public Works Director Rigg answered all questions.

A motion was made by Council Member Tanaka and was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson to Approve Landscape Maintenance Services. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Tanaka, Henderson, Cerda, Francis and Love).

17.D. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Enter into Fulfillment Agreement for Unprogrammed Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L)
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.

Questions and comments were made by Council Members Francis and Love. Assistant Public Works Director Kwak answered all questions.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and was seconded by Council Member Love to Approve the Agreement and Authorize the Director of Public Works or his Designee to Sign the Agreement and any Related Documents. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Henderson, Love, Cerda, Tanaka and Francis).

18. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
There were no Items.

19. DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - TRANSPORTATION

19.A. Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Provide 2026 FIFA World Cup Games Enhance Transit Service
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers and no comments from the Council.

A motion was made by Council Member Tanaka and was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson to Approve Agreement. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Tanaka, Henderson, Cerda, Francis and Love).

19.B. Approve Award of Contract to Scaife Protection Services for Security Guard Services at a Cost of $400,739.40 and a Project Total of $440,813.40
City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.

Questions and comments were made by Council Member Francis. City Manager Osorio answered all questions.

A motion was made by Council Member Tanaka and was seconded by Council Member Francis to Approve Contract and Project Total. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Tanaka, Francis, Cerda, Henderson and Love).

19.C. Approve Award of Contract for Audio-Visual Upgrade for GTrans Conference Space and Emergency Operations Center at a Cost of $154,198.11 and a Project Total of $169,617.92 City Manager Osorio presented the Staff Report.

Mayor Cerda asked if anyone had asked to speak on this item and if the Council had any questions or comments; there were no public speakers.

Questions and comments were made by Mayor Cerda, Council Members Tanaka and Francis and Mayor Pro Tem Henderson. Transportation Director Ernie Crespo and City Manager Osorio answered all questions.

A motion was made by Council Member Francis and was seconded by Council Member Tanaka to Approve Contract and Project Total. The motion passed 5-0 (Yea: Francis, Tanaka, Cerda, Henderson and Love).

20. COUNCIL ITEMS

20.A. Discuss and Consider to Direct Staff in Preparing a Letter of Support for Mama Rosa's Food Pantry City Attorney Vasquez asked Council Member Tanaka to recuse himself from the dais since he lives within 300 feet of the property that was being discussed.

There was a discussion which included Paul Randall, Director of Mama Rosa's Food Pantry, who clarified the only thing he is asking for is a letter of support, no financial support. Mayor Cerda, Council Members Francis and Love, and Mayor Pro Tem Henderson all spoke their position regarding the letter of support. Interim Director of Recreation Nikki Sweeney and City Manager Osorio, and City Attorney Vasquez answered questions. There was then another discussion when Council Member Love asked to amend the motion and for the sake of time if the letter could be prepared and if there are no implications or liabilities that come back on us if it could be sent. Mayor Pro Tem Henderson did not approve the amendment.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson and seconded by Mayor Cerda to table the item to get clarification from County Supervisor Holly Mitchell's office to make sure we understand the details and what Gardena's contribution would be. The motion failed 2-2 (Yeas: Henderson, Cerda; Noes: Francis, Love).

A motion was then made by Council Member Love and seconded by Council Member Francis to discuss and prepare the letter of support. The motion failed 2-2 (Yeas: Love, Francis; Noes: Henderson, Cerda).

Mayor Cerda then stated that this item would not be moving forward since both motions failed.

21. COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson
Subject: Provide a Financial Budget Refresher/Training
Purpose – Opportunity for further comprehension of budget, budget process, and CIP process.

Reason – To clarify any questions one may have about either process.

Benefit – Ensure we and our community are informed and to further illustrate our commitment to transparency.

Council Member Tanaka seconded it.

22. CITY MANAGER REMARKS RE: DIRECTIVES / COUNCIL ITEMS City Manager Osorio reported that there are 3 memos in the Council's packet: 1) Community Development Department's Monthly Report; 2) A report on the newly installed EV Charges at Justin Plaza; and 3) A memo clarifying a complaint from a resident regarding CDD/Code Enforcement highlighting all the steps that have been taken so Council is aware.

23. COUNCIL REMARKS
1) COUNCILMEMBER TANAKA – He participated in the League of Women Voters of Torrance Candidate Forum. He attended a ribbon-cutting grand opening for Mochi Kittos. He congratulated Christy and her family. He thanked everybody who attended his meet and greet. He attended Public Safety Day and the DEA Takeback Day. 2) COUNCILMEMBER LOVE – Since the last meeting, she attended the Chamber round table meeting with Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor at the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce in the City of Westchester. She also attended the Mochi Kittos grand opening; the Communitywide Yard sale; the Public Safety Day; and the DEA Takeback Day. 3) COUNCILMEMBER FRANCIS – She attended the League of Women Voters Candidates Forum, the Beautification Commission, and a photo shoot for their May Home of the Month. She thanked Joyce Watanabe for teaching us about all the famous people who are members of the Baha'i faith. She also congratulated Ms. Janice Winfrey on her retirement after 34 years as a Bus Operator with the Transportation Department. She is glad to hear about the activities and programs during the FIFA World Cup. She reminded everyone that there is a primary election coming up on June 2nd, and the sample ballot should be coming out in beginning of May. She encourages you to vote. 4) MAYOR CERDA – Since the last Council Meeting, she attended her CCGA meeting; her monthly LA County Sanitation meeting; and they had the e-waste pickup day at the Arthur Johnson Park. In fact, LA County commented on how much they appreciated working with Public Works. She attended the Sanitation meeting, she went back to her LA County Board; she was able to show them firsthand just how great their group was in helping to organize the event. She attended the League of Women Voters Candidates Forum; the funeral services for one of our former Commissioners and advocate in our city, Renee Anderson. She also attended Community Day hosted by LA County, and Dave Matthews. We had representatives from the City of Gardena there, and our Homeless Coordinator, Diana. She also attended the grand opening of Mochi Kittos; her monthly Town Hall meeting; the Public Safety Day; a Neighborhood Watch meeting; the DEA Takeback Day; the Memorial Services for one of our GDAP members, Mr. Rich Gomez; the GJIP graduation for the young people who've gone through the process when they get in trouble and have to go through GJIP's classes. She has gotten great compliments from pastors and residents by saying they love the fact that young kids still do the Pledge of Allegiance and the fact that we still have a prayer at the beginning of our meetings. The last thing she wished was our City Manager a Happy Birthday and a Happy belated Birthday to our Assistant City Manager. 5) MAYOR PRO TEM HENDERSON – He attended the ribbon-cutting at Mochi Kittos. He thanked the MSRC TAC committee, which is a subcommittee of the South Coast AQMD, for supporting an initiative to support the City of Gardena’s Transportation Department. He attended the SCAG Legislative and Management Committee meeting. He thanked the City Manager for making himself and staff available as needed for issues, concerns, and questions he may have. He attended the Candidates Forum that was held by the League of Women Voters. He did his community and business visits. He let the City Manager know he completed his AI-Driven Leadership course at Stanford University. So, he will be coming in to show his generative AI ideas.

24. ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
1) 40th Annual Cinco De Mayo Parade & Festival, Saturday May 2, 2026 starting at 10:00 a.m. on Gardena Blvd; 2) Recycle used Oil FIlter and get a new one for free, Saturday May 2, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Autozone and Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at O'Reilly Auto Parts; 3) Shine Gardena Graffiti Cleanup Event, Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. starting at Public Works Department;
4) Boys to Men Workshop, Friday May 8, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center; 5) Sounds & Bites Summer Series, Friday, May 8, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 1112 w. Gardena Blvd. Gardena CA 90247;
6) Free Tire Recycling Event, Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rowley Park; 7) 40th Annual Bonsai Exhibit & Sale, Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center; and 8) Mothers Day Brunch, Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Rowley Park.

25. REMEMBERANCES
None.

26. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:15 p.m. Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Meeting to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

APPROVED:

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Tasha Cerda, Mayor

MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council

By:__________________________________
Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk

MINUTES
Study Session
Gardena City Council
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Study Session Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Gardena City Council of the City of Gardena, California wascalled to order at 6:15 p.m. on May 6, 2026, in the Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd Street, Gardena,California, Mayor Tasha Cerda presiding.

1. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Tasha Cerda; Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Henderson; Council Member Rodney G. Tanaka; Council Member Paulette C. Francis; and Council Member Wanda Love. Other City Officials and Employees present: City Manager Clint Osorio; City Attorney Carmen Vasquez; City Clerk Mina Semenza and Deputy City Clerk Becky Romero. City Treasurer Guy Mato was not present.

2. PRESENTATION

2.A. Fiscal Transparency and Budget Learning Session
A presentation was made by City Manager Clint Osorio, Director of Administrative Services, Ray Beeman, and Director of Transportation and Deputy City Manager, Ernie Crespo.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION
The following people all had questions regarding the budget and came up and spoke at the podium:

Cecil Davis; Myeisha Phillips; Ethan Jones; Victoria Crudup; Brent Schenfisch; Kale Morita; Jeff Fukasawa; and Ashleigh W.

McCurchin.

The following people also had questions regarding the budget and asked that their question be read aloud:

Victoria Crudup; Myeisha Phillips; Julia Jones; and Cecil Davis.

Questions and comments were made by Mayor Cerda, Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, and Council Members Tanaka, Francis and Love.

City Manager Osorio, and Director of Administrative Services Beeman answered all questions.

4. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Cerda adjourned the Gardena City Council Study Session to the Closed Session portion of the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

APPROVED:

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Tasha Cerda, Mayor

MINA SEMENZA
City Clerk of the City of Gardena and
Ex-officio Clerk of the Council

By:__________________________________
Becky Romero, Deputy City Clerk

MINUTES
Regular PEQC Meeting of the
Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Regular PEQC Meeting Notice and Agenda of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission of the City of Gardena, California, was called to order on April 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers at 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Ronald Wright-Scherr led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Present: Chair Ronald Wright-Scherr; Commissioner Steve Sherman; Commissioner Stephen P.

Langley and Commissioner Deryl Henderson. Employees present: Assistant Director of Community Development Jo-Anne Burns; Assistant City Attorney Ivy Tsai; and Planning Assistant Dayana Nava; and Planning Assistant Kevin La.

Vice-Chair Jules Kanhan and Director of Community Development Greg Tsujiuchi were absent.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.A. Planning and Environmental Quality Commission Approval of Minutes for February 17, 2026.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Henderson and seconded by Commissioner Sherman to approve the minutes of the meeting held on February 17, 2026.

The motion passed by a vote of 3-0 (Yea: Wright-Scherr, Sherman and Henderson; Noes:

None)
Abstain: Langley

Absent: Kanhan

5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Administrative Analyst I, Georgina Placido asked if any members of the public wished to speak to the Planning Commission.

1. Kyle Patterson, a representative of the Western States Carpenters, expressed his desire to inform the Commission about construction industry tax fraud and shared his views on how it affects the community and working families.

6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

6.A. MODIFICATION TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #5-21; SITE PLAN REVIEW #5- 21; AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #2-26 TO REPLACE A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED POOL AND SPA WITH A COURTYARD AND LANDSCAPING FOR THE 121-UNIT SINGLE

ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION, PER SECTION 18.36.030P.4 OF THE GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONE AT 13126 S. WESTERN AVENUE Assistant Director of Community Development Jo-Anne Burns and Assistant City Attorney Ivy Tsai were present and available to answer any questions.

Planning Assistant Dayana Nava presented the staff report, informing the Commission that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Sections: 15332-(Class 32 - in-fill development project) and 15300.2- Not subject to exceptions to the exemptions in CEQA.

Ms. Nava displayed the Vicinity Map of the existing site location at 13126 S. Western Avenue and the Zoning Map, which indicates that the area is in an (M-1) zone.

Ms. Nava provided past history of the project from 2022 - 2026. A timeline with important dates and meetings was displayed on the screen.

Ms. Nava presented current photos of the project site, highlighting that construction is currently underway.

Ms. Nava presented a previously approved landscaping site plan that included a swimming pool.

Ms. Nava informed the Commission that the applicant is requesting to remove the pool and spa.

The applicant is proposing artificial turf, daybeds, tables and chairs with umbrellas, a trellis with a barbecue area, and additional landscaping, including more trees. The updated landscaping site plan was displayed on the screen, and Ms. Nava also provided the elevations for the trellis.

Ms. Nava went over the analysis, noting that per GMC Section 18.36.030P.4, SRO developments are required to provide a minimum common area of ten (10) square feet for each unit or 250 square feet whichever is greater. The proposed replacement of the pool and spa with a courtyard and landscaping will not decrease the common area within the development. The project exceeds the 1,210 sf minimum common open space requirements for SRO development, providing a total of 15,757 sf, split up between private and common spaces.

Ms. Nava noted that public hearing notices were duly advertised in the Gardena Valley News and mailed to owners and occupants within 300' of the project site on March 26, 2026, and to date no public comments regarding the project have been received.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct the public hearing;
Receive testimony from the public; and
Adopt Resolution No. PC 4-26 making the necessary finding and approving EA #2-26 and MOD CUP #5-21, Site Plan Review #5-21 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and
Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

Ms. Nava informed the Commission that both the staff and applicant were present to answer any questions.

Chair Wright-Scherr asked if any of the Commissioners had questions.

Chair Wright-Scherr inquired about the reason for changing from a pool to landscaping and proceeded to open the Public Hearing.

Ms. Nava called on Mr. Lee Johnson, the applicant, to address the question. Assistant City Attorney Ivy Tsai asked Mr. Johnson to introduce himself for the record.

Mr. Johnson introduced himself and explained that his decision for the changes was based on cost and the reduction of the courtyard area by half. He also noted that a 6-foot wall would be required around the pool and spa. He proceeded to provide more details about the proposed changes.

Assistant City Attorney Ivy Tsai asked Mr. Johnson if he had anything else he wanted to share. Mr.

Johnson indicated that he did not.

Chair Wright-Scherr asked if anyone else wished to speak on the item.

PUBLIC SPEAKER:

1. German Soria from the Western States Carpenters expressed his concerns about tax fraud occurring on the project site and spoke in support of tax fraud awareness and its impact on the industry.

Questions and comments were made by Chair Wright-Scherr and Mr. Lee Johnson, to which Mr.

Soria responded.

Chair Wright-Scherr announced that the Public Hearing was closed but shortly afterward re- opened it for additional questions.

Commissioner Henderson asked Mr. Johnson why he chose to install artificial grass instead of natural grass. Mr. Johnson provided a detailed answer to the question.

There were no further questions or comments from any Commission member, and Chair Wright- Scherr announced the closure of the Public Hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Langley and seconded by Chair Wright- Scherr to Adopt Resolution No. PC 4-26, making the necessary finding and approving EA #2-26 and MOD CUP #5-21, Site Plan Review #5-21 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption:

The motion passed by a vote of 4-0 (Yea: Wright-Scherr, Sherman, Henderson and Langley; Noes: None)

Absent: Kanhan
Assistant Director Jo-Anne Burns stated that the decision made during the public hearing will be final unless a written request for an appeal is filed, with the appropriate fee, to the City Clerk within ten calendar days from the date of adoption, or City Council calls this matter for review within the same ten-day period.

7. OTHER ITEMS
No Items.

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Assistant Director of Community Development Jo-Anne Burns, reported on city council actions and announced upcoming events.

1. City Council Meeting of March 10, 2026. City Council approved modification to Conditional Use Permit 09-04 - To allow beer, wine, and distilled spirits, and instructional tasting within the Target store a t 2169 W. Redondo Beach Boulevard.

2. City of Gardena Public Workshop - Open Space and Conservation Plans of the Community Resources Element of the General Plan on May 14, 2026, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, at the Nakaoka Community Center, Room A.

3. Blockbuster Bash on Friday, April 10, 2026; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

4. 40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Celebration, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

9. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS

1. COMMISSIONER LANGLEY - He expressed his gratitude to the other Commissioners and the city for their support.

MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Treasurer’s Office
DATE: May 7, 2026
SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER

PAYROLL REGISTER
May 12, 2026 TOTAL WARRANTS ISSUED: $3,668,751.29
Wire Transfer: 13251-13273
Prepay: 184886-184889
Check Numbers: 184890-185060
Checks Voided:

Total Pages of Register: 21
May 1, 2026 TOTAL PAYROLL ISSUED: $1,999,925.27
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for Guy Mato, City Treasurer
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 184935 5/12/2026 110849 DMS CONSULTANTS CIVIL, ENGINEERS, INC GA-008-7 024-01056 LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, JN 525 1,620.00 Total : 1,620.00
184936 5/12/2026 113664 DREAMERS LOVE COMPANY 042026 020-00069 SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY 7,000.00 Total : 7,000.00
184937 5/12/2026 113841 DRUM LAB APRIL 2026 DRUM LAB INSTRUCTOR 410.00 Total : 410.00
184938 5/12/2026 109416 E S SPORTS 12487 CUSTOM GRAPHICS FOR UNIT GT2 271.28 Total : 271.28
184939 5/12/2026 107621 EASTERN PNEUMATICS & HYDRAULIC 055699 REPAIR & RECALIBRATE TORQUE GUN 865.42 Total : 865.42
184940 5/12/2026 113793 EMERGENCY SERVICES, ADVISORS, INC. ESA-1030 020-00074 FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT EVALUATION 1,800.00 Total : 1,800.00
184941 5/12/2026 105418 EMPIRE CLEANING SUPPLY S7617446 034-00713 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 321.45 034-00713 421.06CUSTODIAL SUPPLIESS7627116
034-00713 1,966.90CUSTODIAL SUPPLIESS7659511
Total : 2,709.41
184942 5/12/2026 113815 ERGO LIFE SOLUTIONS COG040826 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - EMPLOYEE EVALUAT 600.00 Total : 600.00
184943 5/12/2026 113699 EUBANKS CONSERVATORY OF, MUSIC AND ARTS, INC.APRIL 2026 GUITAR & PODCASTING INSTRUCTOR 123.00 Total : 123.00
184944 5/12/2026 105650 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 29984773 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 25.30 Total : 25.30
184945 5/12/2026 109315 FLEETCREW, INC. 65802 CARB COMPLIANCE & EMISSION CONSULTING 350.00 Total : 350.00
184946 5/12/2026 106545 FLEETPRIDE, INC 133992180 SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES 639.78 Total : 639.78
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 184947 5/12/2026 112329 FM THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING INC 49411 024-01215 HVAC REPAIRS FOR NCC 21,857.00 Total : 21,857.00
184948 5/12/2026 112566 GALLS, LLC 034748886 PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES 361.97 1,011.26PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES034748897
348.79PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES034761779
Total : 1,722.02
184949 5/12/2026 107011 GARDENA VALLEY NEWS 00161886 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & REVIEW 301.00 182.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CUP #6-2100162012
1,498.00NOTICE INVITING BIDS - JN526 & JN54800162372
175.00NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - EA #19-2400162821
Total : 2,156.00
184950 5/12/2026 619005 GAS COMPANY, THE 050126 GAS 5,096.43 Total : 5,096.43
184951 5/12/2026 106470 GILLIG LLC 41418828 037-10471 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 109.79 037-10471 496.09GTRANS AUTO PARTS41420047
037-10471 63.95GTRANS AUTO PARTS41422142
037-10471 5.31GTRANS AUTO PARTS41423277
037-10471 150.54GTRANS AUTO PARTS41424464
037-10409 4,818.19GTRANS AUTO PARTS41426312
037-10471 184.75GTRANS AUTO PARTS41426313
037-10471 20.39GTRANS AUTO PARTS41427587
037-10471 24.75GTRANS AUTO PARTS41428074
Total : 5,873.76
184952 5/12/2026 112692 GOCANVAS INV00227356 MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION - MAY 2026 1,350.00 Total : 1,350.00
184953 5/12/2026 619004 GOLDEN STATE WATER CO. 042126 WATER 14,368.18 Total : 14,368.18
184954 5/12/2026 112380 GOLDFARB & LIPMAN LLP 493060 LEGAL SERVICES - WESTERN AVENUE PROJECT 1,080.00 Total : 1,080.00
184955 5/12/2026 109055 GRAFFITI SHIELD, INC. 32414 DRIVER BARRIERS 2,044.89 8Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 2,044.89 184955 5/12/2026 109055 109055 GRAFFITI SHIELD, INC. 184956 5/12/2026 107513 GRAINGER 9849942694 037-10459 GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES 256.50 037-10459 38.02GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9877237942
037-10459 30.94GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9882703862
037-10459 140.37GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9889968559
297.79GTRANS FACILITY SUPPLIES9891564339
037-10459 253.72GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES9891813504
037-10459 274.29GTRANS MAINT SUPPLIES9891982713
Total : 1,291.63
184957 5/12/2026 108012 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE 1IN0769116 SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES 63.45 Total : 63.45
184958 5/12/2026 104017 HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS INC. 9111709 PW STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 602.68 Total : 602.68
184959 5/12/2026 107754 HARBOR TRUCK BODIES, INC. PSI68620 PW AUTO PARTS 51.51 Total : 51.51
184960 5/12/2026 111549 HF & H CONSULTANTS, LLC 9723120 024-01096 CONSULTING SERVICES - SOLID WASTE 17,818.75 024-01185 4,075.00SB1383 GRANT AUDIT ASSISTANCE9723121 Total : 21,893.75
184961 5/12/2026 108434 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 0612211 GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIES 126.52 187.52GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIES3801065
201.85REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES6554130

53.96PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES6900810
100.26PARK MAINT SUPPLIES8582283

82.84BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES8902883

83.94CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES9360635

54.81GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIES9541909
250.00GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIES9904819
Total : 1,141.70
184962 5/12/2026 113218 HORVITZ & LEVY LLP 105954 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,615.00 Total : 4,615.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 184963 5/12/2026 112777 HUNTRESS LABS, INC. 1B4BB79A-0036 023-01675 HUNTRESS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 24,000.00 Total : 24,000.00
184964 5/12/2026 110222 INTERAMERICAN MOTOR, LLC 110-937310 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 392.64 214.28GTRANS AUTO PARTS110-939922
Total : 606.92
184965 5/12/2026 106714 INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF, CALIFORNIA COAST, INC.120175415 037-10472 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 1,449.22 Total : 1,449.22
184966 5/12/2026 104659 IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION, MANAGEMENT, LLCLHMC486 OFF-SITE STORAGE SERVICES - APRIL 2026 129.58 Total : 129.58
184967 5/12/2026 110733 J & S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND, MAINTENANCE, INC9968 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE 2,190.00 Total : 2,190.00
184968 5/12/2026 110010 JANEK CORPORATION, THE 118100 GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES 1,123.50 Total : 1,123.50
184969 5/12/2026 113387 KANONAS, MISA RECEIPT #100849618 MAINTENANCE DEPOSIT REFUND 250.00 Total : 250.00
184970 5/12/2026 211429 KEMP, TAMARA APRIL 2026 DANCE INSTRUCTOR 1,230.00 Total : 1,230.00
184971 5/12/2026 110385 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC 35372406 032-00236 CONSULTING SERVICES - GARDENA PARTIAL GP 19,472.30 Total : 19,472.30
184972 5/12/2026 105900 KONECRANES, INC. 163133802 037-10461 PREVENTATIVE MAINT & INSPECTION OF CRANE 580.13 Total : 580.13
184973 5/12/2026 312240 L.A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF, PUBLIC WORKS26040605693 024-01160 INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES 22,633.78 024-01161 4,178.63TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE26040605990 Total : 26,812.41
184974 5/12/2026 312039 L.A. COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT C0014198 023-01601 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES - JUNE 2026 330,567.96 Total : 330,567.96
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 184975 5/12/2026 109939 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING 31871 PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES 772.95

49.67PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32019

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32020

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32022

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32023

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32024

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32025

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32026

38.62PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32027

60.72PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32028

60.72PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32030

49.67PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32101

49.67PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32102
117.07PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32177
216.47PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES32178

49.67PD UNIFORM SUPPLIES92029
Total : 1,696.95
184976 5/12/2026 112614 LAX AUTO REPAIR 21217 2025 FORD INTRCPTR #1734014 OIL & 70.00

70.002022 FORD INTRCPTR #1627788 OIL &21231
Total : 140.00
184977 5/12/2026 113824 LEE, MIKE D. CIT #466125234 PARKING CITATION REFUND 120.00 Total : 120.00
184978 5/12/2026 112260 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 316167 LEGAL SERVICES 8,355.00 Total : 8,355.00
184979 5/12/2026 109517 LOAD N' GO BUILDING MATERIALS 35538 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 334.24 Total : 334.24
184980 5/12/2026 105279 LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC XA220715243 STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIES 566.29 Total : 566.29
184981 5/12/2026 112607 LUMINATOR TECHNOLOGY GROUP, GLOBAL, LLC646088 037-10462 GTRANS CAMERA SYSTEM PARTS AND SERVICES 7,182.50 Total : 7,182.50
184982 5/12/2026 112615 LU'S LIGHTHOUSE, INC. 01298685.02 PW AUTO PARTS 305.94 11Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 184982 5/12/2026 (Continued)112615 LU'S LIGHTHOUSE, INC. 442.35GTRANS SHOP SUPPLIES01300406
Total : 748.29
184983 5/12/2026 112326 LWP CLAIMS SOLUTIONS INC. 26500 023-01623 WORKERS' COMP CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR 22,583.00 Total : 22,583.00
184984 5/12/2026 105082 MAJESTIC LIGHTING, INC. ML89313 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 44.08 121.28BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESML89323
491.73GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIESML91496
520.63GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIESML91507

12.13GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIESML91534
5,458.70GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIESML92075

49.17GTRANS FACILITIES SUPPLIESML92103

21.55GTRANS FACILITIESML92138

19.56BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESML92335
132.53BLDG MAINT SUPPLIESML92412
Total : 6,871.36
184985 5/12/2026 110306 MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC 118605 024-01175 MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 8,864.00 024-01175 8,864.00MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE119140
Total : 17,728.00
184986 5/12/2026 113046 MARX BROS. FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CO., INC. M20510 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE - GTRANS 325.00 Total : 325.00
184987 5/12/2026 113064 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY 63708972 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 101.37 Total : 101.37
184988 5/12/2026 111604 MICRO ELECTRONICS, INC 14336606 COMPUTER REPLACEMENT PARTS 6,423.12 023-01632
Total : 6,423.12
184989 5/12/2026 111981 MIRANDA, ELLNER 05/15-05/20 2026 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO - PER DIEM 250.00 Total : 250.00
184990 5/12/2026 112479 MOODY, TOBIAS LEVI 101 ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES - MOTHER'S DAY 300.00 12Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 300.00 184990 5/12/2026 112479 112479 MOODY, TOBIAS LEVI 184991 5/12/2026 107505 MOUSER ELECTRONICS, INC. 89949740 GTRANS AUTO SUPPLIES 507.08 Total : 507.08
184992 5/12/2026 113355 MR. HOSE INC. 273864 STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIES 811.14

49.26SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES274368
Total : 860.40
184993 5/12/2026 113605 MUTUAL LIQUID GAS & EQUIPMENT, CO., INC.864934 PROPANE GAS 290.53 Total : 290.53
184994 5/12/2026 105622 N/S CORPORATION 0132084 037-10464 GTRANS BUS WASH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 741.00 Total : 741.00
184995 5/12/2026 107030 NAPA AUTO PARTS 200267 PW AUTO PARTS 220.99

73.05SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES200511
Total : 294.04
184996 5/12/2026 112159 NEOU, ROMEO 05/15-05/20 2026 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO - PER DIEM 250.00 Total : 250.00
184997 5/12/2026 108572 NICHOLS, CHARLES 05/15-05/20 2026 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO - PER DIEM 250.00 Total : 250.00
184998 5/12/2026 111370 NV5 INC. 512735 024-01209 CONSULTING SERVICES - LANDSCAPE & LIGHTI 11,060.00 Total : 11,060.00
184999 5/12/2026 110575 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS, OF CALIFORNIA, A MEDICAL90525659 RANDOM TESTS 522.00 405.00RANDOM TESTS90621936
135.00RANDOM TESTS90624750
879.00RANDOM TESTS90793482
Total : 1,941.00
185000 5/12/2026 115168 OFFICE DEPOT 459943728-002 FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.44 -125.63CM OFFICE SUPPLIES461469421
111.56REC OFFICE SUPPLIES464627460
146.95PD OFFICE SUPPLIES464640702
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 185000 5/12/2026 (Continued)115168 OFFICE DEPOT
110.12REC OFFICE SUPPLIES464642671

12.13REC OFFICE SUPPLIES464654336

37.49OFFICE SUPPLIES465078518

90.59CM OFFICE SUPPLIES465659139

69.62HR OFFICE SUPPLIES465859804

60.31HR OFFICE SUPPLIES465860103
159.02PD OFFICE SUPPLIES466042864
267.91REC OFFICE SUPPLIES466079027

35.88REC OFFICE SUPPLIES466167395

36.21REC OFFICE SUPPLIES466167397

43.22CM OFFICE SUPPLIES466464272

23.19CM OFFICE SUPPLIES466465962
179.69HR OFFICE SUPPLIES466597791

47.64HR OFFICE SUPPLIES466612187
461.59REC OFFICE SUPPLIES467263997
Total : 1,778.93
185001 5/12/2026 111358 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 253004 PW AUTO PARTS 187.50

40.35PW AUTO PARTS253579 04/16/26
-22.00GTRANS AUTO PARTS253928

65.61PW AUTO PARTS255873
Total : 271.46
185002 5/12/2026 115810 ORKIN PEST CONTROL 295072358 PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703 387.59 387.59PEST CONTROL - ACCT #27336703295072359
Total : 775.18
185003 5/12/2026 103673 PACIFIC PRODUCTS & SERVICE, LLC 38033 SIGNS/SIGNALS SUPPLIES 1,783.25 Total : 1,783.25
185004 5/12/2026 112845 PALICON GROUP 2668 035-01397 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES 1,500.00 Total : 1,500.00
185005 5/12/2026 112173 PEREZ, NATHALIE 04/13-04/16/26 19TH ANNUAL FTA DRUG AND ALCOHOL 539.43 Total : 539.43
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 185006 5/12/2026 112189 PERFECT SCORE ATHLETIC, TRAINING CENTER04/08-04/29/26 GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR SERVICES 2,302.56 Total : 2,302.56
185007 5/12/2026 113673 PERMITECH SOLUTIONS, CORPORATION 208 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - EFR# 3-25 385.70 Total : 385.70
185008 5/12/2026 307101 PETTY CASH FUND 01/06-05/05/26 REPLENISH PETTY CASH 1,188.44 Total : 1,188.44
185009 5/12/2026 108600 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION, SYSTEMS 0120261211 035-01399 ADMIN CITATION MGMT SERVICES - JANUARY 2 11.95 035-01399 38.24ADMIN CITATION MGMT SERVICES - FEBRUARY0220261211 035-01399 50.19ADMIN CITATION MGMT SERVICES - MARCH 2020320261211 Total : 100.38
185010 5/12/2026 116225 PLUMBERS DEPOT, INC. PD-61134 SEWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES 736.85 Total : 736.85
185011 5/12/2026 106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 43106547 034-00712 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 43.70 024-01168 173.68UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43106548
034-00712
034-00712 32.05UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43106549
034-00712 51.20SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS43106550
034-00712 13.83SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - NCC43106551
034-00712 19.42SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH43106552
034-00712 29.70SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD43106553
034-00712 11.88SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS43106554
034-00712 1,928.46CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES43108253
024-01168 173.68UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43108254
034-00712
034-00712 32.05UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43108255
034-00712 51.20SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS43108256
034-00712 407.34CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES43110219
024-01168 175.89UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43110220
034-00712
034-00712 32.05UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43110221
034-00712 51.20SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS43110222
034-00712 13.83SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - NCC43110223
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 185011 5/12/2026 (Continued)106092 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 034-00712 19.42SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH43110224
034-00712 29.70SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD43110225
034-00712 11.88SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS43110226
037-10473 1,413.71UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43111445
034-00712 2,076.48CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES43111800
024-01168 175.89UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43111801
034-00712
034-00712 32.05UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43111802
034-00712 51.20SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS43111803
037-10473 406.66UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43113146
034-00712 43.70CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES43113623
024-01168 170.87UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43113624
034-00712
034-00712 32.05UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43113625
034-00712 51.20SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - GTRANS43113626
034-00712 13.83SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - NCC43113627
034-00712 19.42SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - CH43113628
034-00712 29.70SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - PD43113629
034-00712 11.88SUPPLY RENTAL - MATS - HS43113630
037-10473 406.66UNIFORM & SUPPLY RENTAL43114803
Total : 8,237.46
185012 5/12/2026 112508 PUMPMAN SOCAL 130004265 PUMP SYSTEM BI-ANNUAL MAINT RENEWAL 3,432.50 Total : 3,432.50
185013 5/12/2026 109466 PYNN, DANA 04/15-04/16 CALTIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 115.90 Total : 115.90
185014 5/12/2026 104868 PYRO-COMM SYSTEMS, INC. 63115 037-10487 FIRE ALARM MONITORING - BLDG B 225.00 037-10487 195.00SECURITY ALARM MONITORING - BLDG A63117 037-10487 225.00FIRE ALARM MONITORING - BLDG A63118
037-10487 225.00FIRE ALARM MONITORING - BLDG C69221
037-10487 225.00FIRE ALARM MONITORING - BLDG B69222
037-10487 195.00SECURITY ALARM MONITORING - BLDG A69224 037-10487 225.00FIRE ALARM MONITORING - BLDG A69225
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 1,515.00 185014 5/12/2026 104868 104868 PYRO-COMM SYSTEMS, INC. 185015 5/12/2026 114143 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC Q2316498 POSTAGE MAILING MACHINE LEASE 793.34 Total : 793.34
185016 5/12/2026 111574 RACE COMMUNICATIONS RC2162602 023-01621 FIBER INTERNET SERVICES - MAY 2026 5,820.80 Total : 5,820.80
185017 5/12/2026 112578 RIDECO US INC 2025-709US 037-10254 MICROTRANSIT SOFTWARE 1,949.55 Total : 1,949.55
185018 5/12/2026 111867 RJM DESIGN GROUP 37752 024-00795 DESIGN & ENGINEERING - AQUATIC & SENIOR 2,867.50 Total : 2,867.50
185019 5/12/2026 112339 ROMANO, KEVIN 05/15-05/20 2026 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO - PER DIEM 250.00 Total : 250.00
185020 5/12/2026 113327 RWC GROUP XA301261066 GTRANS AUTO PARTS 224.98 213.64GTRANS AUTO PARTSXA301261066:02
2,396.15GTRANS AUTO PARTSXA301263505
945.42GTRANS AUTO PARTSXA301263897
Total : 3,780.19
185021 5/12/2026 112327 SAMI'S REFEREES LLC 03/16-03/31/2026 SPORT REFEREE SERVICES 240.00 120.00SPORT REFEREE SERVICES03/16-03/31/26
480.00SPORT REFEREE SERVICES04/01-04/15/2026
120.00SPORT REFEREE SERVICES04/01-04/15/26
Total : 960.00
185022 5/12/2026 105685 SCHNUR, DIANA 04/19-04/22 2026 NATIONAL PELRA CONFERENCE 209.74 Total : 209.74
185023 5/12/2026 108654 SECTRAN SECURITY INC. 26040915 ARMORED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - APRIL 344.80 Total : 344.80
185024 5/12/2026 108955 SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC. SS110687 RECALIBRATE BRAKE CHECK TOOL 597.26 Total : 597.26
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 185025 5/12/2026 113021 SOCAL BUILDERS REMODELING &, CONSTRUCTION, INC.264 032-00239 CDBG HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM - 12817 S CAT 19,935.00 Total : 19,935.00
185026 5/12/2026 113021 SOCAL BUILDERS REMODELING &, CONSTRUCTION, INC.265 032-00240 PLHA HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM - 12817 S CAT 7,650.00 Total : 7,650.00
185027 5/12/2026 107761 SOCAL STORMWATER RUNOFF, SOLUTION SERVICES, INC.13448 FACILITY STORMWATER COMPLIANCE 3,810.00 Total : 3,810.00
185028 5/12/2026 102027 SOUTH BAY ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC 26962 BUS AUTO PARTS 262.99 Total : 262.99
185029 5/12/2026 119447 SOUTH BAY FORD 755863 PW AUTO PARTS 426.83 196.25PW AUTO PARTS755872
-82.88PW AUTO PARTSCM755863
Total : 540.20
185030 5/12/2026 619003 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 050126 LIGHT & POWER 93,113.17 Total : 93,113.17
185031 5/12/2026 111778 SPCALA 202604 032-00227 SPCALA ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES 25,400.00 Total : 25,400.00
185032 5/12/2026 119548 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH MAY 2026 SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CARE 1,100.00 Total : 1,100.00
185033 5/12/2026 113297 TECHNICAL MASTERY SOCCER APRIL 2026 SOCCER INSTRUCTOR 1,049.60 Total : 1,049.60
185034 5/12/2026 113646 TOTAL CORPORATE SOLUTIONS INC. 9841 023-01649 IT OFFICE REMODEL 856.00 Total : 856.00
185035 5/12/2026 111990 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC 25279 023-01672 CONSULTING SERVICES - MAY 2026 7,250.00 Total : 7,250.00
185036 5/12/2026 105717 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT, & DESIGN, INC.1199-06 037-10502 GTRANS COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSI 17,977.07 Total : 17,977.07
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 185037 5/12/2026 110851 TRAPEZE SOFTWARE GROUP, INC. TSPAU250280 037-10231 GTRANS SCHEDULING & OPERATIONS MGMT SOFT 8,065.65 Total : 8,065.65
185038 5/12/2026 103845 TRENCH SHORING COMPANY 20604350 RENTAL - TRENCH TOP 5'X8' WELDED 151.20 Total : 151.20
185039 5/12/2026 111481 TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC INV2230079819 034-00705 SENIOR FEEDING PROGRAM 8,079.75 Total : 8,079.75
185040 5/12/2026 109900 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT, SYSTEMSBEEMAN 04/22/26 CAL CARD STATEMENT 03/24-04/22/26 16.79 264.17CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/24-03/23/26BROCK 03/23/26

96.96CAL CARD STATEMENT 03/24-04/22/26KWAK 04/22/26
2,345.05CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/24-03/23/26MACIEL 03/23/26 1,861.47CAL CARD STATEMENT 02/24-03/23/26PD TRAINING2 3/23/26 1,437.12CAL CARD STATEMENT 01/23-02/23/26PD TRAINING4 2/23/26 037-10525 11,347.84CAL CARD STATEMENT 03/24-04/22/26PYNN 04/22/26 235.94CAL CARD STATEMENT 03/24-04/22/26RIGG 04/22/26
Total : 17,605.34
185041 5/12/2026 107274 U.S. TOW, INC. 02123 037-10475 FY26 GTRANS TOWING SERVICES 72.00 Total : 72.00
185042 5/12/2026 122227 U-HAUL 5405155190 REC RENTAL SERVICES 241.45 Total : 241.45
185043 5/12/2026 104692 ULINE 205799221 REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES 1,760.11 597.66PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES206590252

85.92PD PROGRAM SUPPLIES206819538
618.51CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES207143088
Total : 3,062.20
185044 5/12/2026 121275 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT, OF SC 25-263202 CA STATE FEE FOR REGULATORY COSTS 49.29 244.35NEW TICKET CHARGES320260313
Total : 293.64
185045 5/12/2026 105316 VECTORUSA 106484 023-01660 AQUATIC & SENIOR CENTER AV SYSTEM, JN 97 178,309.79 023-01659 155,118.77AQUATIC & SENIOR CENTER FIBER PROJECT, J106853 023-01659 4,589.72AQUATIC & SENIOR CENTER FIBER PROJECT, J106854 19Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount (Continued) Total : 338,018.28 185045 5/12/2026 105316 105316 VECTORUSA 185046 5/12/2026 107873 VERSATERM PUBLIC SAFETY US INC INV41-03960 ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 2,679.02 Total : 2,679.02
185047 5/12/2026 122435 VISTA PAINT CORPORATION 2026-351140-00 STREET MAINT SUPPLIES 127.77 994.50STREET MAINT SUPPLIES2026-353062-00

18.79GTRANS FACILITY PAINT2026-354323-00
Total : 1,141.06
185048 5/12/2026 113626 WAISMAN CONTRUCTION INC 04 024-01187 CIVIC CENTER LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, JN 5 208,150.62 Total : 208,150.62
185049 5/12/2026 108353 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO S130143791 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES 123.32 Total : 123.32
185050 5/12/2026 101195 WASTE RESOURCES GARDENA 042126 WASTE COLLECTION 314,505.78 Total : 314,505.78
185051 5/12/2026 104107 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 83883352 BUS WASH SUPPLIES 342.51 538.30BUS WASH SUPPLIES83896049
Total : 880.81
185052 5/12/2026 112737 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL, SERVICES, LLC5038384688 023-01622 CITYWIDE COPIER LEASE - MAY 2026 3,921.66 Total : 3,921.66
185053 5/12/2026 112314 WESTERN ALLIED CORPORATION 920132 HVAC REPAIRS - CITY HALL CHILLER 3,086.00 Total : 3,086.00
185054 5/12/2026 110370 WESTERN COLLISION CENTER, INC 1176 035-01401 2026 FORD INTRCPTR #EN48J18 BODY REPAIRS 1,850.00 Total : 1,850.00
185055 5/12/2026 119387 WEX BANK 111788635 FUEL PURCHASE 72.46 Total : 72.46
185056 5/12/2026 123050 WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC. 9026049679 035-01414 MODULAR BUILDING RENTAL CPX-80416 2,284.43 Total : 2,284.43
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 185057 5/12/2026 113818 WOODS, TIMOTHY 04/17-04/18 SO. CAL REGIONAL BUS ROADEO PER DIEM, 282.41 Total : 282.41
185058 5/12/2026 112816 XIMENEZ, ANTHONY 04/17-04/18 SO. CAL REGIONAL BUS ROADEO PER DIEM, 282.41 Total : 282.41
185059 5/12/2026 125001 YAMADA COMPANY, INC. 85493 PARK MAINT SUPPLIES 386.55 Total : 386.55
185060 5/12/2026 113822 ZAMENI, NASTARAN CIT #455135721 PARKING CITATION REFUND 120.00 Total : 120.00
Bank total : 3,668,751.29 197 Vouchers for bank code : usb 3,668,751.29Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 197 21Page:
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I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register are accurate and funds are available for payment thereof.

By: __________________________________________
Director of Administrative Services
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by checks listed on pages _____ to _____ inclusive of the check register have been audited by the City Council of the City of Gardena and that all of the said checks are approved for payment except check numbers:
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Report No. P-2026-8

1 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PERSONNEL REPORT

1. Report the appointment of the following individual:
a. LORENZO DEMERY to the position of Homeless Coordinator Schedule 38 ($4,441 – $5,668/month), with the Recreation and Human Services Department, effective April 27, 2026.

2. Report the Service Retirement of the following individuals:
a. JANICE WINFREY, Bus Operator with the Transportation Department, effective April 10, 2026. Ms. Winfrey provided the City with 20 years and 10 months of full-time service. b. HAROLD ALLAN RIGG , Director of Public Works/City Engineer with the Public Works Department, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Rigg provided the City with five ( 5) years of service.

3. Report the Separation of the following employees:
a. MARIA DE JESUS Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 6, 202 6.

Ms. De Jesus provided 11 months of full-time service to the City. b. DIETRICH JACHE Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 23, 2026.

Mr. Jache provided one (1) year of service to the City.

4. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Lifeguard (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.

5. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Lifeguard/Instructor (Recreation and Human Services Department). This is a continuous recruitment.

6. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Officer/Lateral (Police Department). This is a continuous recruitment.

7. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Service Officer (Police Department). This recruitment closed on May 11, 2026.

8. Report the Recruitment for the Open/Competitive position of Police Trainee (Police Department). This recruitment is scheduled to close on August 31, 2026.

City of Gardena
Gardena City Council
Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 10G.

Section: CONSENT

CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Annual Lobbyist Report 2026
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Receive and File

RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

As required by Section 2.26.110(B) of the Gardena Municipal Code, in May or each year, the City Clerk shall file an annual report with the City Council. Compiling the information filed by lobbyists who have re-registered or have resigned in accordance with this chapter.

All statements filed by the City Clerk shall be preserved by the City Clerk for a period of five years from the date of filing. Such reports and statements shall constitute part of the public records of the City Clerk's office and shall be open to public inspection.

FISCAL IMPACT/COST:

None

APPROVED:
___________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
Attachments
Lobbyist Report to Council - 5-07-2026 - DRAFT.pdf

TO: Clint Osorio DATE: May 12, 2026

FROM: Becky Romero REF: BR-26-01

SUBJ: Annual Lobbyist Report 2026

As required by Section 2.26.110(B) of the Gardena Municipal Code, this memo shall serve as the City Clerk’s annual report on city lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers.

The following lobbyist registered with the City for the period from April 2025 to March 2026:

1) Lobbying Firm: SoCalGas
1851 N. Gaffney Street
San Pedro, CA 90731

Qualified Lobbyist: Gabriela Medina

Business Activities: Legislative or energy initiatives that impact SoCalGas

2) Lobbying Firm: U.S. Bank National Association
9467 Milliken Ave FL1
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Qualified Lobbyist: Tom Castaneda

Business Activities: Banking and Financial Services Opportunities for U.S. Bank

3) Lobbying Firm: Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal, LLP 1250 6th Street, Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Qualified Lobbyist: Kevin V, Kozal, Esq.

Business Activities: Property at 1651-1711 W. 135th Street, Gardena

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office with any questions.

cc: Members of the City Council
City Attorney
City Clerk

City of Gardena
Gardena Planning and
Environmental Quality
Commission Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 11A.

Section: PLANNING &

ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY COMMISSION

ACTION SHEET
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

6.A ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #19-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #4-24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #2- 24;
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve Environmental Assessment (EA #19-24), Site Plan Review (SPR #4-24), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM #2-24; Tentative Parcel Map No. 85142) to allow the construction of four (4) three-story condominium units in the Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (R-3) zone portion of a split zoned R-3 and Single-Family Residential (R-1) property.

Environmental Consideration: The proposed project is being considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15303(b) (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), in that it consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.

APPLICANT: Steve Stepakis
LOCATION: 1031 Magnolia Avenue, APN (6113-035-015).

Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission continued the public hearing for Environmental Assessment #19-24, Site Plan Review #4-24, and Tentative Parcel Map #2-24, to a date certain of July 7, 2026, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner recusing their vote.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

City Council Action: No City Council action required.

APPROVED:

Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Director
Attachments
2026_05_05_PCAX.pdf

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

COMMISSION
Regular PEQC Meeting Notice and Agenda
Website: www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California

REPORT OF ACTIONS

To view the complete Planning and Environmental Quality Commission agenda packet, click here.

6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

6.A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #19-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #4 -24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #2-24;
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve Environmental Assessment (EA #19 -24), Site Plan Review (SPR #4 -24), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM #2 -24; Tentative Parcel Map No. 85142) to allo w the construction of four (4) three -story condominium units in the Medium Density Multi -Family Residential (R-3) zone portion of a split zoned R-3 and Single-Family Residential (R-1) property.

Environmental Consideration : The proposed project is being considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15303(b) (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), in that it c onsists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.

APPLICANT: Steve Stepakis
LOCATION: 1031 Magnolia Avenue, APN (6113-035-015).

Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission continued the public hearing for Environmental Assessment #19-24, Site Plan Review #4-24, and Tentative Parcel Map #2-24, to a date certain of July 7, 2026, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner recusing their vote.

City Council Action: No City Council action required.

6.B. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #1-26
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a recommendation to amend Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

Environmental Consideration: The Zone Text Amendment and Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which exempts ordinances implementing accessory dwelling unit ordinances.

LOCATION: City Wide

Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 5-26, by vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Zone Text Amendment #1-26.

City Council Action: No City Council action required. Zone Text Amendment # 1-26 will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.

City of Gardena
Gardena Planning and
Environmental Quality
Commission Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 11B.

Section: PLANNING &

ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY COMMISSION

ACTION SHEET
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: May 5, 2026 MEETING ITEM 6.B
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

6.B ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #1-26
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a recommendation to amend Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

Environmental Consideration: The Zone Text Amendment and Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which exempts ordinances implementing accessory dwelling unit ordinances.

LOCATION: City Wide
Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 5-26, by vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Zone Text Amendment #1-26.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

City Council Action: No City Council action required. Zone Text Amendment #1-26 will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.

APPROVED:

Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Director
Attachments
2026_05_05_PCAX.pdf

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

COMMISSION
Regular PEQC Meeting Notice and Agenda
Website: www.cityofgardena.org
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Council Chamber at City Hall
1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California

REPORT OF ACTIONS

To view the complete Planning and Environmental Quality Commission agenda packet, click here.

6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

6.A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #19-24, SITE PLAN REVIEW #4 -24, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #2-24;
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a request to approve Environmental Assessment (EA #19 -24), Site Plan Review (SPR #4 -24), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM #2 -24; Tentative Parcel Map No. 85142) to allo w the construction of four (4) three -story condominium units in the Medium Density Multi -Family Residential (R-3) zone portion of a split zoned R-3 and Single-Family Residential (R-1) property.

Environmental Consideration : The proposed project is being considered for a categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section 15303(b) (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), in that it c onsists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.

APPLICANT: Steve Stepakis
LOCATION: 1031 Magnolia Avenue, APN (6113-035-015).

Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission continued the public hearing for Environmental Assessment #19-24, Site Plan Review #4-24, and Tentative Parcel Map #2-24, to a date certain of July 7, 2026, by vote of 4-0, with one commissioner recusing their vote.

City Council Action: No City Council action required.

6.B. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #1-26
The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission reviewed a recommendation to amend Chapter 18.13 of the Gardena Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

Environmental Consideration: The Zone Text Amendment and Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which exempts ordinances implementing accessory dwelling unit ordinances.

LOCATION: City Wide

Commission Action: The Planning and Environmental Quality Commission adopted Resolution No. PC 5-26, by vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Zone Text Amendment #1-26.

City Council Action: No City Council action required. Zone Text Amendment # 1-26 will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.

City of Gardena
Gardena City Council
Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 14A.

Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026- 2027 Action Plan to Guide the Investment of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Conduct a Public Hearing, allow each speaker three (3) minutes, and approve the draft Citizen Participation Plan, 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, the 2026-2027 Program Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all required certifications and related documents and agreements to implement the Program Action Plan.

RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

The City of Gardena is an entitlement grantee and receives an annual allocation of federal funds from HUD through its CDBG Program. In order to receive these funds, there are a series of planning documents required, including the following:

1. A Citizen Participation Plan which encourages public participation;

2. A 5 Year Consolidated Plan for the years of 2026-2030 which is an analysis of the community's needs; and

3. An annual Program Action Plan for each program year which specifies the projects and activities to be implemented during that year.

The City will receive $583,796 for the 2026-2027 program year. When combined with program income and available funds from prior years, $1,046,684 will be available and budgeted for use. The 2026-2027 Program Action Plan identifies the following activities:

Residential Rehabilitation Program - $929,925
CDBG Program Administration - $116,759
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing, and approve the draft Citizen Participation Plan, 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and the 2026-2027 Program Action Plan as presented or as may be amended by the Council, and also authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all required certifications and related documents and agreements to implement the Program Action Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT/COST:

The City will receive $583,796 in CDBG funds from HUD. When combined with program income and available prior year resources, the 2026-2027 Program Action Plan will allocate a total of $1,046,684 in CDBG funds.

APPROVED:
___________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
Attachments
Staff Report - 2026-2030 ConPlan & 26-27 AP.pdf
Draft Citizen Participation Plan.pdf
26-30 Con Plan & 26-27 AP - Draft.pdf
Public Notice - 2026-2030 ConPlan & 2026-2027 AP.pdf

AGENDA STAFF REPORT

AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ADOPTION OF DRAFT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, 2026-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND
52ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM – ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR USE OF
FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 52nd Year Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all required certifications and related documents and agreements to implement the One-Year Action Plan (FY 2026-2027) in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.

DISCUSSION:

As an “Entitlement Grantee,” the City of Gardena receives an annual allocation of federal funds from HUD through its CDBG Program. This program is designed to principally benefit low- and moderate-income residents by supporting activities that provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities.

To continue receiving these funds, HUD requires the City to prepare a series of planning documents, including a CPP, a Five-Year Consolidated Plan, and an Annual Action Plan.

Collectively, these documents establish the City’s priorities for the use of CDBG funds and guide the implementation of eligible activities.

Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
The CPP outlines the City’s policies and procedures for encouraging and facilitating public participation in all aspects of its HUD-funded programs. The proposed updates to the CPP reflect recent changes to HUD regulations and best practices intended to ensure meaningful access to the planning process, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents, persons with disabilities, and individuals with limited English proficiency.

2026-2030 Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan presents a comprehensive analysis of the City’s housing and community development needs and establishes a framework for the use of CDBG funds over a five-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Based on community engagement, data analysis, and consultation with stakeholders, the Consolidated Plan identifies two high-priority needs, which will be addressed through two strategic goals.

These goals are accompanied by quantifiable outcome targets for the five-year period, as shown in the table below.

Goal Name Category Need(s) Addressed Five Year Goal Outcome Indicator

Affordable Housing
Preservation Affordable Housing Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
Homeowner housing rehabilitated:
50 Households / Housing Units
Planning &
Administration All All Other: 5

2026-2027 CDBG Activities
The Action Plan identifies the specific projects and activities that will be implemented during the upcoming program year with CDBG funds to address the priority needs and goals established in the Consolidated Plan. For the 2026-2027 program year, the City will receive $583,796 in CDBG funds. When combined with program income and available prior year resources, the 2026-2027 Action Plan will allocate a total of $1,046,684 in CDBG funds to support the following eligible activities to be implemented from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
:

City of Gardena Residential Rehabilitation Program $929,925 City of Gardena CDBG Program Administration $116,759
Total $1,046,684

As part of the citizen participation process, the City is required to make the Action Plan available for a minimum period of 30 days for public comment. The public comment period began on March 27, 2026 and ran through April 28, 2026. The City did not receive any comments from the public during the comment period and posted and published a revised public notice extending the public hearing from April 28, 2026 to May 12, 2026.

Any public comments received during the City Council meeting for this item will be incorporated into the 2026-2027 Action Plan prior to submittal to HUD.

CONCLUSION:

Staff respectfully recommends that at the conclusion of the Public Hearing the City Council approve the draft CPP, 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 52nd Year CDBG program action plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as presented or as may be amended by Council action as a result of the Public Hearing.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City will receive $583,796 in CDBG funds from HUD. When combined with program income and available prior year resources, the 2026-2027 Action Plan will allocate a total of $1,046,684 in CDBG funds.

Submitted by: ___________________________________ Date:

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Citizen Participation Plan

2. Draft 2026-2027 Consolidated Plan & 2026-2027 Action Plan

2. Proof of Publication

CITY OF GARDENA

Citizen Participation Plan
March 2026

City of Gardena – 1 – Citizen Participation Plan

Executive Summary
As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) sets forth the City of Gardena’s (“City” or “Gardena”) policies and procedures for providing community members with opportunities to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. As a condition of receiving CDBG funds, the City is required to develop, publish, and implement the following key planning documents:

1. Citizen Participation Plan (CPP): the City’s policies and procedures that enable and encourage input from all residents throughout the consolidated planning process.

2. Consolidated Plan: a five-year plan that details the City’s housing and community development needs, planned uses of program funds to address those needs, and proposed program accomplishments.

3. Action Plan: an annual plan that describes the specific projects and activities that will be implemented during the program year (July 1 to June 30) to address the priority needs and goals established in the Consolidated Plan.

4. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): an annual report that evaluates the progress the City has made toward accomplishing the goals established in the Consolidated Plan.

5. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice or Assessment of Fair Housing (AI or AFH): a five-year plan that examines local housing conditions, policies, and practices and the extent to which these factors impact the range of housing choices and opportunities available to all residents in an environment free from discrimination.

Gardena provides for and encourages community members to participate in the development of or amendment to the CPP, Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, and AI or AFH. The City actively seeks participation from low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those residing in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, as well as residents of public and assisted housing developments, and by those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods1. The City also seeks input from Continuum of Care (CoC) program participants and representatives of special needs populations such as elderly individuals, migrant workers, survivors of domestic violence, residents with disabilities, and persons with HIV/AIDS.

The City will make a concerted effort to notify and encourage the participation of local and regional institutions, the CoC addressing homelessness within the jurisdiction, public agencies, and private entities including businesses, developers, non-profit organizations, philanthropic organizations, community groups, and faith-based organizations, internet service providers, organizations engaged in narrowing the digital divide, agencies whose primary responsibilities include the management of flood prone areas, public land, or water

1 Predominately low- and moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as those in which a minimum of 51% of the residents have incomes at or below 80% of area median income.

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resources, emergency management agencies, state and local health service providers, social service providers, fair housing organizations, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), and other stakeholders in the development of or amendment to the CPP, Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, and AI or AFH.

Plan Development
Public Review and Comment
The draft CPP shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period.

Electronic copies of the draft CPP shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The CPP shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request.

Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the CPP upon adoption.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft CPP.

Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed CPP and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Adoption
The adopted CPP shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation of the community participation process.

Amendment
Amendment Considerations
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The City shall amend the CPP, as necessary, to ensure adequate engagement and involvement of the public in making decisions related to the programs and documents governed by 24 CFR Part 91. A Substantial Amendment of the CPP may be required should a provision of the CPP be found by the City to conflict with HUD regulations.

Minor edits to the CPP, such as updating contact information or technical details about schedules and publications, will not constitute a Substantial Amendment. Additionally, when authorized by HUD via waiver or statute to respond to an emergency situation, the City may modify the CPP to conform with the flexibilities granted by HUD. Such changes to the CPP will not require public review or a public hearing.

Public Review and Comment
Draft Substantial Amendments to the CPP shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the Substantial Amendment to the CPP shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The Amended CPP shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the CPP upon adoption.

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Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft Substantial Amendment to the CPP. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed Substantial Amendment to the CPP and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Adoption
The adopted CPP, as amended, shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation of the community participation process.

Consolidated Plan
Plan Development
Plan Considerations
As soon as feasible after the start of the public participation process for the Consolidated Plan, the City shall make the HUD-provided data and any other supplemental information available to residents, public agencies, and other interested parties by posting the data on the City’s website. To facilitate this process, the City may include a link cross-referencing to the data on HUD’s website.

The draft Consolidated Plan for public review shall include the following information:
 The amount of assistance the City expects to receive (including grant funds and program income),
 The range of activities that may be undertaken, and
 The estimated amount of funding that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

Gardena will make a concerted effort to notify and encourage the participation of residents, local and regional institutions, the Continuum of Care (CoC) addressing homelessness within the jurisdiction, public agencies, and private entities including businesses, developers, non-profit organizations, philanthropic organizations, community groups, faith-based organizations, internet service providers, organizations engaged in narrowing the digital divide, agencies whose primary responsibilities include the management of City of Gardena – 5 – Citizen Participation Plan

flood prone areas, public land, or water resources, emergency management agencies, state and local health service providers, fair housing organizations, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), and other stakeholders in the development of the Consolidated Plan. A variety of mechanisms may be utilized to solicit input including email, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and community meetings.

The City will also consult with and provide information to the the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles concerning consideration of public housing needs and planned projects and activities.

Public Review and Comment
The draft Consolidated Plan shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the draft Consolidated Plan shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The Consolidated Plan shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also encourage comment and participation from low- and moderate-income residents, particularly those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of public and assisted housing. Activities to encourage participation may include but are not limited to advertising publication of the Consolidated Plan in target areas and making copies of the plan available in these neighborhoods.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the Consolidated Plan prior to submission to HUD.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft Consolidated Plan. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed Consolidated Plan and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only upon approval by the City Council will the Consolidated Plan be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

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In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Submittal to HUD
The approved and adopted Consolidated Plan shall be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year, unless otherwise directed by HUD. Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the Consolidated Plan submission.

Once approved by HUD, the final Consolidated Plan shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation related to the community participation process.

Amendment
Amendment Considerations
The City shall prepare a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan if a “substantial change” is proposed by City staff or the City Council. For the purpose of the Consolidated Plan, a “substantial change” is defined as:
 The addition of a new goal not previously identified in the Consolidated Plan  The removal of an existing goal identified in the Consolidated Plan  Changes to the allocation priorities or the method of distribution of funds meeting the following thresholds:

Minor Amendment Substantial Amendment
Net Increase ≤ 50% of the goal allocation > 50% of the goal allocation Net Decrease < 50% of the goal allocation = 100% of the goal allocation NOTE: The goal allocation is the funding amount listed in SP-45 of the most recently adopted Consolidated Plan The City may make minor changes to the Consolidated Plan, as needed, so long as the changes do not constitute a Substantial Amendment. Changes to numeric accomplishment goals within an existing Consolidated Plan goal shall not constitute a Substantial Amendment. Such changes to the Consolidated Plan will not require public review or a public hearing.

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Public Review and Comment
Draft Substantial Amendments to the Consolidated Plan shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The Amended Consolidated Plan shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also encourage comment and participation from low- and moderate-income residents, particularly those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of public and assisted housing. Activities to encourage participation may include, but are not limited to, advertising publication of the Amended Consolidated Plan in target areas and making copies of the plan available in these neighborhoods.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the Amended Consolidated Plan prior to submission to HUD.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to accept oral public comments on the draft Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only City Council approved amendments will be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

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Submittal to HUD
The City may submit a copy of each amendment to HUD as it occurs, or submit all amendments jointly at the end of the program year. Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the Consolidated Plan Amendment submission.

The final Consolidated Plan, as amended, shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation related to the community participation process.

Annual Action Plan
Plan Development
Plan Considerations
Prior to developing the Action Plan, the City shall issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to inform potential applicants of available resources, funding priorities, program requirements, and application procedures. The City will conduct meetings to solicit input on proposed projects and activities. These meetings will take place prior to the publication of the draft Action Plan to ensure funding decisions reflect community needs and priorities.

Public Review and Comment
The draft Action Plan shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the draft Action Plan shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The Action Plan shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also encourage comment and participation from low- and moderate-income residents, particularly those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of public and assisted housing. Activities to encourage participation may include but are not limited to advertising publication of the Action Plan in target areas and making copies of the plan available in these neighborhoods.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the Action Plan prior to submission to HUD.

Public Hearing
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The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft Action Plan. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed Action Plan and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only upon approval by the City Council will the Action Plan be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Submittal to HUD
The adopted Action Plan shall be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year, unless otherwise directed by HUD. Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the Action Plan submission.

Once approved by HUD, the final Action Plan shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation related to the community participation process.

Amendment
Amendment Considerations
The City shall prepare a Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan if a “substantial change” is proposed by City staff or the City Council. For the purpose of the Action Plan, a “substantial change” is defined as:
 The addition of a new activity not previously identified in the Action Plan, without regard to funding source;
 The cancellation of an existing activity identified in the Action Plan, without regard to funding source;
 A change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity;  Changes in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another eligible activity meeting the following thresholds:

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Minor Amendment Substantial Amendment
Net Increase ≤ 100% of the activity allocation > 100% of the activity allocation Net Decrease < 100% of the activity allocation = 100% of the activity allocation NOTE: The activity allocation is the budget as listed in the most recently adopted Action Plan The City may make minor changes to the Action Plan, as needed, so long as the changes do not constitute a Substantial Amendment. Such changes to the Action Plan will not require public review or a public hearing.

Public Review and Comment
Draft Substantial Amendments to the Action Plan shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The Amended Action Plan shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also encourage comment and participation from low- and moderate-income residents, particularly those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of public and assisted housing. Activities to encourage participation may include, but are not limited to, advertising publication of the Amended Action Plan in target areas and making copies of the plan available in these neighborhoods.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the Amended Action Plan prior to submission to HUD.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only City Council approved amendments will be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive City of Gardena – 11 – Citizen Participation Plan

listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Submittal to HUD
The City may submit a copy of each amendment to HUD as it occurs, or submit all amendments jointly at the end of the program year. Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the Action Plan Amendment submission.

The final Action Plan, as amended, shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation related to the community participation process.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Plan Development
Public Review and Comment
The draft CAPER shall be made available for public review and comment for a 15-day period. Electronic copies of the draft CAPER shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The CAPER shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the report to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also encourage comment and participation from low- and moderate-income residents, particularly those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in areas where CDBG funds were used, and by residents of public and assisted housing. Activities to encourage participation may include but are not limited to advertising publication of the CAPER in target areas and making copies of the report available in these neighborhoods.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the CAPER prior to submission to HUD.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft CAPER.

Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed CAPER and may City of Gardena – 12 – Citizen Participation Plan

approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only upon approval by the City Council will the CAPER be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate these people in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Submittal to HUD
The approved and adopted CAPER shall be submitted to HUD within 90 days following the end of the program year. Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the CAPER submission.

The adopted CAPER shall be posted on the City’s website, including the approved document and summary of the citizen participation and consultation process.

Analysis of Impediments or Assessment of Fair Housing
Plan Development
Plan Considerations
The AI or AFH is a five-year plan completed by the City individually or as part of a local consortium of other HUD grantees pursuant to HUD guidance for the evaluation of local housing conditions, policies, and practices and the extent to which these factors impact the range of housing choices and opportunities available to all residents in an environment free from discrimination. As of February 2025, HUD has suspended the AFH planning framework. The following describes the process and procedures related to the development of the AI or AFH in the event the rule is reinstated.

As soon as feasible after the start of the public participation process for the AI or AFH, the City will make the HUD-provided data and any other supplemental information available to residents, public agencies and other interested parties by posting the data on the City’s website. To facilitate this process, the City may include a link cross-referencing to the data on HUD’s website.

Gardena will make a concerted effort to notify and encourage the participation of residents, local and regional institutions, the Continuum of Care (CoC) addressing homelessness within the jurisdiction, public agencies, and private entities including businesses, developers, non-profit organizations, philanthropic organizations, community groups, City of Gardena – 13 – Citizen Participation Plan

faith-based organizations, internet service providers, organizations engaged in narrowing the digital divide, agencies whose primary responsibilities include the management of flood prone areas, public land, or water resources, emergency management agencies, state and local health service providers, fair housing organizations, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), and other stakeholders in the development of the Consolidated Plan. A variety of mechanisms may be utilized to solicit input including email, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and community meetings.

Public Review and Comment
The draft AI or AFH shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the draft AI or AFH shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The AI or AFH shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also make a concerted effort to notify the PHA about its strategy to affirmatively further fair housing and encourage participation from residents of public and assisted housing developments (including any resident advisory boards, resident councils, and resident management corporations). Activities to encourage participation may include but are not limited to advertising publication of the AI or AFH and making copies of the plan available at public and assisted housing developments.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the AI or AFH upon adoption.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft AI or AFH. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed AI or AFH and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only upon approval by the City Council will the AI or AFH be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

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Submittal to HUD
The adopted AI or AFH shall be submitted to HUD for review and approval or rejection.

Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the AI or AFH submission.

Once approved by HUD, the final AI or AFH shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation related to the community participation process. The goals of the AI or AFH shall be incorporated into the Consolidated Plan and the City shall annually report on the status of the Fair Housing Plan in the CAPER.

Amendment
Amendment Considerations
The City shall prepare a Substantial Amendment to the AI or AFH that was previously accepted by HUD if a “material change” occurs. For the purpose of the AI or AFH, a “material change” is defined as:
 A change in circumstances in the jurisdiction of a program participant that affects the information on which the AI or AFH is based to the extent that the analysis, the fair housing contributing factors, or the priorities and goals of the AI or AFH no longer reflect actual circumstances. Examples include Presidentially declared disasters, under title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), in the program participant's area that are of such a nature as to significantly impact the steps a program participant may need to take to affirmatively further fair housing; significant demographic changes; new significant contributing factors in the participant's jurisdiction; and civil rights findings, determinations, settlements (including Voluntary Compliance Agreements), or court orders; or, upon HUD's written notification specifying a material change that requires the revision.

A Substantial Amendment to the AI or AFH consists of preparing and submitting amended analyses, assessments, priorities, and goals that take into account the material change, including any new fair housing issues and contributing factors that may arise as a result of the material change.

Public Review and Comment
Draft Substantial Amendments to the AI or AFH shall be made available for public review and comment for a 30-day period. Electronic copies of the Substantial Amendment to the AI or AFH shall be posted on the City’s website and hard copies shall be made available at City Hall and the Gardena Public Library.

The Amended AI or AFH shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, providing oral, Braille, City of Gardena – 15 – Citizen Participation Plan

electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Gardena will also encourage comment and participation from low- and moderate-income residents, particularly those living in predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of public and assisted housing. Activities to encourage participation may include, but are not limited to, advertising publication of the Amended AI or AFH in target areas and making copies of the plan available in these neighborhoods.

Written comments will be accepted by the Director of Community Development, or their designee, during the public review period. A summary of all written comments, those received during the public hearing, as well as the City’s responses, will be attached to the Amended AI or AFH prior to submission to HUD.

Public Hearing
The City shall conduct a public hearing to receive oral public comments on the draft Substantial Amendment to the AI or AFH. Following the public hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed Substantial Amendment to the AI or AFH and may approve it as presented, approve it with modifications, or reject it. Only City Council-approved amendments will be authorized for submission to HUD.

If an attendee at the public hearing needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate these people in every reasonable manner upon request. Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Submittal to HUD
A copy of the Amended AI or AFH shall be submitted to HUD within 12 months of the onset of a material change that triggers a Substantial Amendment, unless otherwise directed by HUD. Documents related to the community participation process, including proof of public notice publication, a copy of the public hearing agenda, a summary of all public comments received, and the City’s responses to said comments shall be attached to the AI or AFH Amendment submission.

The final AI or AFH, as amended, shall be posted on the City’s website, along with documentation related to the community participation process.

Public Hearings, Notification, and Access
Public Hearings
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Process
The City shall conduct at least two (2) public hearings per year to solicit input from community members. These meetings shall be held at different stages of the program year to gather public feedback on housing and community development needs, proposed activities, strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing, and program performance.

During the development of the Consolidated Plan and AI or AFH, at least one public hearing shall occur before the draft documents are released for public review and comment.

At a minimum, public hearings shall be held for the adoption of the CPP, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, CAPER, AI or AFH, and any Substantial Amendments.

While in-person hearings are the default format, the City may implement HUD-approved alternative participation methods in response to exigent circumstances, such as public health emergencies, natural disasters, and other events that pose a risk to public safety or hinder in-person participation. These may include virtual public hearings conducted via online platforms that allow for comments and answers in real time and are accessible to persons with disabilities. Any such modifications will be made in accordance with HUD guidance and will be designed to maintain accessibility, transparency, and robust community engagement to the greatest extent possible under the circumstances.

Notification
A public notice shall be published at least 14 days prior to any scheduled public hearing (the public hearing will be held on or after the 15th day). Adequate noticing will include:

Newspaper:

Publishing a public notice in the Gardena Valley Newspaper, and possibly other newspapers of general circulation

Public Places: Posting notices at City Hall and at the Gardena Mayme Dear Public Library
Online: Displaying copies of notices on the City’s website Notices shall include the date, time, and location of the public hearing as well as information on the subject and topic of the meeting including summaries when possible and appropriate to properly inform the public of the meeting. Notices will be accessible to those with disabilities. Additionally, each notice shall provide instructions for requesting special accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Proof of publication (affidavit) shall be obtained from each newspaper and attached to the final version of the relevant planning document.

Access
Public hearings that require City Council action will be conducted in front of the Gardena City Council at 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers (1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247). For public hearings that do not require City Council action, the City will make every City of Gardena – 17 – Citizen Participation Plan

reasonable effort to conduct such hearings at times and locations that are convenient for potential and actual beneficiaries.

Efforts to ensure this may include, but are not limited to, scheduling meetings during the evening to accommodate work schedules, reserving accessible facilities, and arranging for them to take place in target neighborhoods.

Copies of agendas, meeting minutes, and staff reports along with any sign-in sheets circulated at public hearings shall be retained and attached to the final version of the relevant planning document.

Disability: It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If an attendee needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate the attendee in every reasonable manner.

Efforts may include, but are not limited to, accessible seating, assistive listening devices, video recording for those that are homebound, sign language services, and production of written transcripts.

Language: In accordance with the City’s LAP, translation and interpretation services will be provided at public hearings when a significant number of non-English speaking residents are reasonably expected to participate, or upon request.

Requests for reasonable accommodations and language assistance services must be made at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing to:

City of Gardena
City Clerk’s Office
1700 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
[email protected]

Comments
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to state their questions and comments during the development of the key planning documents and any amendments to said documents.

All questions raised by attendees shall be answered by City staff, and all comments, suggestions, and proposals shall be recorded and considered in program planning. Verbal comments received at public hearings as well as responses to said comments will be summarized and included as an attachment to the final planning document.

Documents for Public Review
Process
The required public comment periods for each of the key planning documents and substantial amendments to said documents are as follows:

Document Length of Public Comment Period
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CPP 30 days
Consolidated Plan 30 days
Annual Action Plan 30 days
CAPER 15 days
AI or AFH 30 days
In the event of a federally declared disaster or emergency, the City may implement HUD- approved alternative participation methods. These may include shorter advanced notice timelines as well as reduced public comment periods. Any such modifications will be made in accordance with HUD guidance and will be designed to maintain accessibility, transparency, and robust community engagement to the greatest extent possible under the circumstances.

Notification
The City ensures adequate advance notice of all public review and comment periods by publishing public notices before the review period begins. Adequate noticing will include:

Newspaper: Publishing a public notice in the Gardena Valley Newspaper, and possibly other newspapers of general circulation
Public Places: Posting notices at City Hall and at the Gardena Public Library Online: Displaying copies of notices on the City’s website These notices shall clearly state the start and end date of the comment period, provide a summary of the document’s purpose and content, while also specifying where the full document can be reviewed. Notices will be accessible to those with disabilities. Each notice shall provide instructions for requesting special accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Proof of publication (affidavit) shall be obtained from each newspaper and attached to the final version of the relevant planning document.

Access
The City will place an adequate supply of copies of each draft document and substantial amendments to each document subject to public review at the following locations:

Online: City website
City Hall: 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Public Library: Gardena Mayme Dear Library 1731 W Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
Disability: All reports and materials shall be made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities, upon request. Such formats may include, but are not limited to, City of Gardena – 19 – Citizen Participation Plan

providing oral, Braille, electronic, or large print versions of the plan to those visually impaired, and delivering copies to those who are homebound.

Comments
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to provide written comments during the development of all key planning documents and any proposed amendments. Written comments as well as requests for documents in alternative formats should be directed to:

City of Gardena
City Clerk’s Office
1700 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
[email protected]

All written comments received during the public comment period, along with the City’s responses, shall be attached to the final version of the relevant planning document.

Availability
The City is committed to providing timely and reasonable access to public information and records related to the development of key planning documents and the use of HUD funds from the preceding five years. Final versions of the CPP, Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, CAPERs, and AI or AFH shall be made available on the City’s website following approval by the City Council and HUD.

Information to be made available shall also include budget and program performance data, meeting agendas and minutes, public comments received, and other relevant materials associated with the planning and implementation of HUD-funded programs.

Requests for public records must be made to the City in writing. Staff shall respond to such requests within 15 working days or as soon as possible thereafter. Hard copies may be obtained from the Community Development Department, subject to standard reproduction fees established by the City Clerk’s Office.

If a requested document contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or has been deemed confidential by the City Attorney, it shall be withheld from public disclosure. In such cases, the requestor will be notified as part of the City’s response.

Written requests should be addressed to:

City of Gardena
City Clerk’s Office
1700 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 217-9565
Technical Assistance
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Process
Upon request, staff shall provide technical assistance to groups representing low- and moderate-income persons to develop funding requests for CDBG eligible activities.

Technical assistance will be provided as follows:
 Establish a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that provides information and instructions to interested parties so that they can have reasonable access to the funding consideration process.
 Provide self-explanatory application forms designed to be easily understood and concise while still addressing all key items necessary to evaluate the proposed activity.
 Host a NOFA workshop to provide advice and best practices to help applicants develop competitive funding requests.
 Schedule one-on-one meetings as needed to assist applicants in preparing eligible funding requests.

Complaints
Process
A complaint regarding the Consolidated Plan process, the development of any Substantial Amendments, and program performance must be submitted in writing to the Director of Community Development. A timely and substantive written response will be made to complaints within 15 working days from the date of receipt (where practicable), acknowledging the letter and identifying a plan of action, if necessary. The City will accept written complaints provided they specify:

 The description of the objection, and supporting facts and data; and  Provide name, address, telephone number, and a date of complaint.

Those making complaints are encouraged to propose alternatives and solutions for consideration in addressing the issue(s) brought forth.

Appeals
Appeals concerning the planning documents, statements, or recommendations of the staff should be made to the following persons, in the order presented:
 Director of Community Development
 City Manager
 City Council
 Los Angeles HUD Field Office (if concerns are not answered) Anti-Displacement and Relocation
Anti-Displacement Policy
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The City’s Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan describes how Gardena will assist persons who must be temporarily relocated or permanently displaced due to the use of HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) program funds. This plan takes effect whenever the City funds activities that involve the following:
 Property acquisition,
 Potential displacement of people from their homes and the need to relocate people (either permanently or temporarily), and
 The demolition or conversion of low- and moderate-income housing units.

Gardena will take reasonable steps to minimize displacement as a result of CDBG activities.

This means that the City shall:
 Consider if displacement will occur as part of funding decisions and project feasibility determinations,
 Assure, whenever possible, that occupants of buildings to be rehabilitated are offered an opportunity to return,
 Plan substantial rehabilitation projects in “stages” to minimize displacement  Meet all HUD notification requirements so that affected persons do not move because they have not been informed about project plans and their rights.

The City seeks to minimize, to the greatest extent feasible, the displacement, whether permanently or temporarily, of persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or farms) from projects funded with CDBG involving single- or multi-family rehabilitation, acquisition, commercial rehabilitation, demolition, economic development, or capital improvement activities.

Projects that Gardena deems beneficial but that may cause displacement may be recommended and approved for funding only if Gardena or its subgrantee demonstrates that such displacement is necessary and vital to the project and that they take efforts to reduce the number of persons displaced. Further, they must clearly demonstrate that the goals and anticipated accomplishments of a project outweigh the adverse effects of displacement imposed on persons who must relocate.

Displacement Assistance
Consistent with the goals and objectives of the CDBG program, Gardena will take all reasonable steps necessary to minimize displacement of persons, even temporarily. If displacement occurs, the City will provide relocation assistance to all persons directly, involuntarily, and permanently displaced according to HUD regulations.

If Gardena temporarily displaces a low- or moderate-income household, that household becomes eligible for certain relocation payments. The assistance applies to those persons residing in the residence at the time the application is processed and is based on the following procedures:
 If the structure and its occupants are determined eligible for temporary relocation assistance, the owner-occupants and tenants are eligible for the actual reasonable City of Gardena – 22 – Citizen Participation Plan

cost (based on fair market rent) of temporary lodging facilities until the structure is determined habitable by Gardena’s housing inspector;
 Gardena must approve housing and the Lessor and Lessee must sign a rent agreement before move-in. Housing must be comparable functionally to the displacement dwelling and decent, safe, and sanitary. This does not mean that the housing must be in comparable size. The term “functionally equivalent” means that it performs the same function, has the same principal features present, and can contribute to a comparable style of living. Approved lodging accommodations include apartments and houses. Gardena does not reimburse “rental expenses” for living with a friend or family member;
 Either Gardena will provide the owner-occupants and tenants a direct payment for moving expenses (to and from temporary housing) and storage costs, or Gardena will arrange moving and storage of furniture with a moving company. If Gardena makes a direct payment, complete documentation and receipts are necessary to process claims when storage costs exceed the amount assumed by the direct payment;
 Damage deposits, utility hookups, telephone hookups and insurance costs are not eligible for reimbursement; and
 The City may pay the cost of relocation assistance from Federal funds or funds available from other sources.

Draft

2026-2030
Consolidated Plan

2026-2027
Annual Action Plan

Draft for Public Review
March 27 – April 28 2026

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 4 ES-05 Executive Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 4 The Process ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 9 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies ................................ ................................ ................... 9 PR-10 Consultation ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............10 PR-15 Citizen Participation ................................ ................................ ................................ ..25 Needs Assessment................................ ................................ ................................ ..................28 NA-05 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................28 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment ................................ ................................ ....................30 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems ................................ ...........41 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems ............................... 46 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens ................................ .....51 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion ................................ ........................53 NA-35 Public Housing ................................ ................................ ................................ .........56 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment ................................ ................................ .................61 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment ................................ ............................66 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs ................................ .....................70 Housing Market Analysis................................ ................................ ................................ ........72 MA-05 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................72 MA-10 Number of Housing Units ................................ ................................ .......................73 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing ................................ ............................78 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) ................................ 82 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing ................................ ................................ ...................86 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services ................................ ................................ ............88 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services ................................ ................................ ....91 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing ................................ ................................ ...............94 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets ................................ ....................96 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ................................ ............................... 103 MA-60 Broadband Needs ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 106 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 107 Strategic Plan ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 108 SP-05 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 108 SP-10 Geographic Priorities ................................ ................................ .............................. 109 SP-25 Priority Needs ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 110 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions ................................ ................................ .............. 111 SP-35 Anticipated Resources ................................ ................................ ............................ 113 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure ................................ ................................ .............. 117 SP-45 Goals Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 120 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement ................................ ..................... 122 SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing ................................ ................................ .............. 123 SP-60 Homeless Strategy ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 125 SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards ................................ ................................ ...................... 128 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy ................................ ................................ ............................. 129 SP-80 Monitoring ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 131 City of Gardena – ii – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

Action Plan ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 132 AP-15 Expected Resources ................................ ................................ ................................ 132 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ................................ ................................ ................. 136 AP-35 Projects ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 138 AP-38 Project Summary ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 139 AP-50 Geographic Distribution ................................ ................................ ......................... 140 AP-55 Affordable Housing ................................ ................................ ................................ . 141 AP-60 Public Housing ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 143 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities ................................ ...................... 145 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing ................................ ................................ ............... 148 AP-85 Other Actions ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 150 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements ................................ ................................ ............ 152 List of Tables
Table 1 – Strategic Plan Summary ............................................................................................................ 6 Table 2 – Responsible Agencies ................................................................................................................ 9 Table 3 – Agencies, groups, and organizations who participated ........................................................ 12 Table 4 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts ..................................................................... 24 Table 5 – Citizen Participation Outreach ................................................................................................. 26 Table 6 – Housing Needs Assessment Demographics .......................................................................... 31 Table 7 – Total Households ...................................................................................................................... 31 Table 8 – Housing Problems 1 ................................................................................................................. 32 Table 9 – Housing Problems 2 ................................................................................................................. 33 Table 10 – Cost Burden > 30% .................................................................................................................. 33 Table 11 – Cost Burden > 50% .................................................................................................................. 34 Table 12 – Crowding Information – 1/2 ................................................................................................... 34 Table 13 – Households with children under the age of 6 ...................................................................... 34 Table 14 – Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI ....................................................................... 42 Table 15 – Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI ..................................................................... 42 Table 16 – Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI ..................................................................... 43 Table 17 – Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI ................................................................... 43 Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI ................................................................................ 47 Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI .............................................................................. 47 Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI .............................................................................. 48 Table 21 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI ............................................................................ 48 Table 22 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI ........................................................................... 51 Table 23 – Public Housing by Program Type .......................................................................................... 56 Table 24 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ......................................... 57 Table 25 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type .......................................................... 58 Table 26 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type .................................................... 58 Table 27 – Homeless Needs Assessment ................................................................................................ 62 Table 28 – Nature and Extent of Homelessness ..................................................................................... 64 Table 29 – Residential Properties by Unit Number ................................................................................ 73 Table 30 – Unit Size by Tenure ................................................................................................................ 74 Table 31 – Affordable Housing Covenants .............................................................................................. 74 Table 32 – Cost of Housing ....................................................................................................................... 78 City of Gardena – iii – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

Table 33 – Rent Paid .................................................................................................................................. 78 Table 34 – Housing Affordability ............................................................................................................. 79 Table 35 – Monthly Rent ........................................................................................................................... 79 Table 36 – Rental Housing Costs ............................................................................................................. 79 Table 37 – Condition of Units ................................................................................................................... 83 Table 38 – Year Unit Built ......................................................................................................................... 83 Table 39 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint ........................................................................................................ 83 Table 40 – Vacant Units ............................................................................................................................ 84 Table 41 – Total Number of Units by Program Type ............................................................................. 86 Table 42 - Public Housing Condition ....................................................................................................... 86 Table 43 – Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households ................................................ 88 Table 44 – Homeless Service Providers for Gardena ............................................................................. 90 Table 45 – Business Activity ..................................................................................................................... 96 Table 46 – Labor Force .............................................................................................................................. 97 Table 47 – Occupations by Sector ........................................................................................................... 97 Table 48 – Travel Time .............................................................................................................................. 97 Table 49 – Educational Attainment by Employment Status .................................................................. 98 Table 50 – Educational Attainment by Age ............................................................................................. 98 Table 51 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months by Educational Attainment ................................. 98 Table 52 - Geographic Priority Areas .................................................................................................... 109 Table 53 – Priority Needs Summary ...................................................................................................... 110 Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions ............................................................................................ 111 Table 55 – Anticipated Resources .......................................................................................................... 114 Table 56 – Institutional Delivery Structure ............................................................................................ 117 Table 57 – Homeless Prevention Services Summary .......................................................................... 118 Table 58 - Expected Resources – Priority Table.................................................................................... 133 Table 58 – Goals Summary .................................................................................................................... 136 Table 59 – Project Information ............................................................................................................... 138 Table 60 - Geographic Distribution ........................................................................................................ 140 Table 61 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement .................................. 141 Table 62 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................................................ 141 List of Figures
Figure 1 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (0-30% AMI) ............................................................... 44 Figure 2 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (30-50% AMI) ............................................................. 44 Figure 3 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (50-80% AMI) ............................................................. 45 Figure 4 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (80-100% AMI) ........................................................... 45 Figure 5 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (0-30% AMI) .................................................. 49 Figure 6 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (30-50% AMI) ................................................ 49 Figure 7 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (50-80% AMI) ................................................ 50 Figure 8 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (80-100% AMI) .............................................. 50 Figure 9 – Housing Cost Burdens by Race/Ethnicity .............................................................................. 52 Figure 10 – Severe Housing Cost Burdens by Race/Ethnicity ............................................................... 52

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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary
Introduction
The City of Gardena has developed the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan to guide the strategic investment of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) , the Consolidated Plan provides a comprehensive assessment of local housing and community development needs and establishes priorities, objectives, and strategies for addressing these needs over a five-year period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.

Each year, the City receives CDBG funds through a formula -based allocation from HUD.

These funds are utilized to support a variety of projects and activities that align with the City’s Consolidated Plan goals and address the high priority needs of low- and moderate- income residents.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The CDBG program, established under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is a flexible federal funding source designed to address a wide range of housing and community development needs. HUD evaluates the City’s Consolidated Plan and program performance based on three primary objectives: providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and expand ing economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. To qualify for CDBG funding, each activity must meet one of the following national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons
• Prevent or eliminate slums and blight
• Address an urgent community development need (usually the result of a natural disaster or public health emergency)

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2026-2027 Program Year
For the 2026-2027 program year, the City anticipates receiving approximately $604,162 in CDBG funds. When combined with program income and available prior year resources, the 2026-2027 Action Plan will allocate a total of $1,067,050 in CDBG funds to support the following eligible activities to be implemented from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

2026-2027 CDBG Activities
Housing Activities
City of Gardena: Residential Rehabilitation Program $946,218.00 Sub-Total: $946,218.00

Program Administration Activities
City of Gardena: CDBG Administration $120,832.00
Sub-Total: $120,832.00

CDBG TOTAL: $1,067,050.00

As of the date of the preparation of this draft document, HUD has not yet released the 2026- 2027 Annual Allocations. For this reason, HUD has advised the City to prepare this draft document utilizing the current year annual allocation and include “contingency provision” language detailing how the City will adjust its proposed Plan once the actual allocation amounts become known. As such, the following methodology shall be employed if the City’s 2026-2027 annual allocation changes.

Should the CDBG allocation be greater than $604,162:
• The CDBG Administration budget will be increased to fully utilize the 20% cap for administrative activities.
• Balance of funds will be added to the Residential Rehabilitation Program.

Should the CDBG allocation be less than $604,162:
• The CDBG Administration budget will be reduced to be compliant with the 20% cap for administrative activities.
• Balance of funds will be deducted from the Residential Rehabilitation Program.

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Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan needs assessment Overview
The 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan is grounded in a comprehensive, data -driven needs assessment and market analysis, combined with insights gathered from residents, community organizations, and other local stakeholders. This approach ensures that CDBG funds are directed toward high priority needs that align with the City’s goals.

Based on this, the City has identified the high priority need which will be addressed through these goals over the five -year period. These goals establish a clear framework for the allocation of CDBG funds which ensures that federal investments produce measurable and sustainable outcomes. Each goal is tied to specific outcome indicators which allow the City to track progress, assess performance, and evaluate the impact of HUD -funded activities.

The following table summarizes the goals, priority needs, and expected five -year outcomes.

Table 1 – Strategic Plan Summary
Goal Name Category Need(s) Addressed Five Year Goal Outcome Indicator

Affordable Housing
Preservation
Affordable
Housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
Homeowner housing rehabilitated:
50 Households / Housing Units
Planning &
Administration All All Other: 5

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Evaluation of past performance
Over the 2021-2025 program years, the City successfully utilized CDBG funds to implement impactful housing and community development programs. All projects and activities included in the 2025-2026 Action Plan are underway and the final accomplishments will be reported as part of the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). From 202 1-2024, the investment of HUD funds, in combination with state and local resources, enabled the City and its partners to achieve the following:
• Fair Housing: Provided 435 residents with fair housing and landlord -tenant mediation services.
• Public Services: Various non-profit organizations provided a range of services which assisted 382 Gardena residents.
• Affordable Housing Preservation: The City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program completed 26 projects to address deficient housing conditions and preserve the existing housing stock that is affordable to low- and moderate-income homeowners.

These efforts resulted in meaningful impacts for residents, particularly low- and moderate- income households. The successes and lessons learned from these programs serve as the foundation for the strategies outlined in the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan.

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 provide the citizen participation and consultation requirements for the development of the Consolidated Plan. Chief among those requirements is the need to consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to addr ess homelessness, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business es, civic leaders, and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low -income individuals and families, homeless ind ividuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Information supplied by these community stakeholders, together with the data supplied by HUD resulted in a well - informed planning document that reflects the housing, community, and economic development needs and priorities for the City of Gardena over the next five years.

In accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), residents and stakeholders were able to participate in the development of the 202 6-2030 Consolidated Plan through surveys, community meetings , and public hearings. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low - and moderate -income persons, particularly those living in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low - and moderate-income neighborhoods. Ef forts were made to encourage the participation of minorities and non -English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data, and assisted the City to ensure pra ctical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.

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Summary of public comments
As required by HUD regulations, all public comments received during the development of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026-2027 Action Plan are summarized in section PR- 15 of this Plan as well as Appendix A.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City considered and incorporated all feedback received throughout the planning process. No public comments were disregarded.

Summary
The 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan establishes a clear framework for the strategic use of CDBG funds to address high -priority community needs. For the 2026-2027 program year, the City will allocate $604,162 in CDBG funds toward eligible activities designed to provide suitable affordable housing and improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Table 2 – Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency

CDBG Administrator City of Gardena Community Development Department

Narrative
The City of Gardena Community Development Department serves as the lead agency responsible for the administration and oversight of the CDBG programs.

The Department ensures that CDBG investments align with community priorities, comply with HUD regulations, and are effectively managed to maximize impact. This includes planning, implementation, financial oversight, performance monitoring, and reporting. The department works closely with stakeholders to administer funds in accordance with the City’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans.

To ensure str ong governance and transparency, the City actively monitors funded activities, provides technical assistance, and conducts community engagement efforts to inform future funding priorities. This ongoing oversight ensures that CDBG funds are used to achieve measurable housing improvements throughout Gardena.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Gardena
Community Development Department
Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development
1700 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 92024
(310) 217-9526
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PR-10 Consultation
Introduction
The City of Gardena conducted a comprehensive consultation process to ensure that the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan reflects the needs and priorities of residents, service providers, and community stakeholders. In compliance with 24 CFR Part 91 , the City engaged a wide range of public and private agencies, regional planning entities, and service providers that support low - and moderate -income residents, special needs populations, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The goal of this proces s was to enhance coordination among local government agencies, non-profits, housing developers, businesses, and service organizations to create a cohesive strategy for improving housing affordability, public services, public facilities, and infrastructure. To facilitate the consultation process, the City solicited feedback through the following methods:
• Community Survey (web‐based and paper)
• Community meetings
• Stakeholder consultations
• Public hearings
• Receipt of written and oral comments
To gather the greatest breadth and depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups , and organizations concerning the housing, community , and economic development needs of the community.

Each of the agencies, groups , or organizations invited to consult and participate in the planning process is represented in Table 3. The input received from these consultations helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan.

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

The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG program. As a result, during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community -focused programs.

Outreach efforts included surveys, invitations to community m eetings, and follow -up interviews where appropriate.

The City further recognizes the importance of continued collaboration and alignment during the upcoming five-year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will reinforce these partnerships through ongoing coordination each year.

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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is the lead agency of the Continuum of Care (CoC) for Los Angeles County and is comprised of a network of public, private, faith- based, for-profit, and non-profit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The region’s municipalities, including the City of Gardena, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The non-profit and faith-based community plays a key role in the current CoC system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children, and single men and women. The non -profit and faith -based community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, the disabled and youth.

The CoC guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. The City regularly consults with the CoC to identify needs in the jurisdiction and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless populations, including chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth , and persons at risk of homelessness. The City continues to coordinate with the CoC to clarify existing needs and o bjectives and identify opportunities for collaboration during the five-year planning process.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS Although not a direct Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement community, the City consulted with a number of housing, social services, governmental , and other entities involved in housing and community development in the City. Through these consultations, the City identified the holistic needs of the community, including those for extremely low- income households and homeless persons and how the City can continue to effectively coordinate with regional homeless service providers to best meet the needs of these populations. The CoC was consulted to discuss performance standards, outcome evaluation methodologies, and policies and procedures for the use of HMIS.

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Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 3 – Agencies, groups, and organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Continuum of Care; Services – Homeless; Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied
youth
Anti-poverty
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Department of Child Protective Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Child Welfare Agency; Services – Children; Services – Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Non-
Housing Community Development Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA; Public Land Agency; Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.

4 Agency/Group/Organization Children's Dental Health Clinic Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children; Services – Health What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Non-
Housing Community Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
5 Agency/Group/Organization The Children's Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children; Services – Health What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Gardena Veteran Affairs Commission Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless Veterans What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness
Strategy- Veterans; Non-Homeless Special
Needs; Anti-Poverty
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities
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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Harbor Regional Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Watts Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Persons with HIV/AIDS; Services – Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
10 Agency/Group/Organization County Public Health Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency; Publicly Funded Institution; Services – Health; Lead-Based Paint
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Volunteers of America
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless
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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
12 Agency/Group/Organization South Bay Workforce Investment Board Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services – Employment; Regional
Organization; Planning Organization;
Services – Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development; Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
13 Agency/Group/Organization C-H #4 Residential Facility Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons; Services – Persons with Disability; Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Non-
Housing Community Development;
Housing Need Assessment
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Champions of Caring
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Education; Services – Children What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs;
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty;
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.

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15 Agency/Group/Organization El Nido Family Centers
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Advantage
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Ashley's Place Adult Residential II Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons; Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Housing
Needs Assessment
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
18 Agency/Group/Organization EPI Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.

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19 Agency/Group/Organization Piety and Emenogu-Work Skill Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
20 Agency/Group/Organization Rosecrans Villa Residential Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons; Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Housing
Needs Assessment
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
21 Agency/Group/Organization Moneta Gardens Improvements Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Education; Services – Children What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs;
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
22 Agency/Group/Organization Woodyear Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons; Services – Persons with Disability
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.

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23 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Fire Department Agency/Group/Organization Type County Government; Emergency Management Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development;
Hazard Mitigation Plan
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
24 Agency/Group/Organization New Star Family Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Survivors of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Strategy; Non-Homeless Special
Needs; Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
25 Agency/Group/Organization Family Promise of the South Bay Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing; Services – Homeless What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs;
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
26 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing; Services – Homeless What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness
Strategy-Unaccompanied Youth; Anti-
Poverty
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
27 Agency/Group/Organization The Richstone Family Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Survivors of Domestic Violence; Services - Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
28 Agency/Group/Organization WeeCare
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Education
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
29 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Fair Housing; Civic Leader What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Market
Analysis; Fair Housing Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
30 Agency/Group/Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency – Managing Flood Prone Areas Agency – Emergency Management
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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Hazard Mitigation
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
31 Agency/Group/Organization FCC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency – Narrowing the Digital Divide What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Broadband
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
32 Agency/Group/Organization Gardena School District
Agency/Group/Organization Type Publicly Funded Institution; Services – Education; Services – Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs;
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty;
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
33 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Needs assessment
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
34 Agency/Group/Organization Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment, Inc.

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Agency/Group/Organization Type Assisted Housing; Services – Housing; Services – Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Needs assessment
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
35 Agency/Group/Organization County of Los Angeles Commission on HIV Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency; Local Government; Services – Persons with HIV/AIDS
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Non-
Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
36 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Regional Broadband Consortium
Agency/Group/Organization Type Narrowing the Digital Divide What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Broadband
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
37 Agency/Group/Organization CA Department of Housing and Urban Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type State Government; Planning Organization; Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
38 Agency/Group/Organization Tri-City Community Emergency Response Team Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Emergency Management; Floodplain Management; Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
39 Agency/Group/Organization Gardena Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
40 Agency/Group/Organization Youth and Family Service
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing; Services – Homeless What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs;
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.
41 Agency/Group/Organization Gardena Senior Citizens Bureau Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons City of Gardena – 23 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Non-
Homeless Special Needs;
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of
the needs and priorities within the
community, the Consolidated Plan process
included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and
other stakeholders through surveys,
meetings, and email.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in the City's CDBG programs and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend community meetings and participate in surveys.

Any agency or organization that was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the Community Development Department at (310) 217-9526.

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table 4 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

Continuum of Care Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority (LAHSA)
Consultation with the CoC indicates that
the City’s Consolidated Plan goals are
consistent with the CoC’s strategies.

Housing Element City of Gardena Planning
Department
The goals included in the Consolidated
Plan are consistent with the Housing
Element policies and objectives.

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
To enhance coordination among the CoC, public , and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City invited each of these entities to provide input on the needs of the community in the development of this Consolidated Plan.

The Community Development Department works with various stakeholders to ensure a coordinated effort among service agencies in the region to address the needs of Gardena residents, including but not limited to chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, unaccompanied youth, and persons who were recently homeless but now live in permanent housing. To promote economic opportunities for low -income residents, the City coordinates with subrecipient s, social service agencies, businesses, and housing developers to ensure that where there are job opportunities for low -income individuals in connection with HUD -assisted projects, information is disseminated through appropriate channels consistent with the objectives of Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968.

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PR-15 Citizen Participation
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting The City of Gardena conducted a comprehensive citizen participation process to ensure that the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan accurately reflects community needs and priorities.

The public engagement process was designed in accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and HUD regulations (24 CFR 91.105), ensuring that residents, local organizations, and community stakeholders had meaningful opportunities to participate in shaping the City's housing and community development strategies.

The Community Development Department led outreach efforts, emphasizing broad public engagement, particularly among low - and moderate -income residents, individuals with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, non -English-speaking populations, and public housing residents. The Ci ty also actively consulted with local and regional institutions, businesses, developers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, the Continuum of Care (CoC), and philanthropic entities to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach t o addressing housing and community development needs.

To identify and prioritize community needs, the City developed and distributed a survey to gather input on housing, community, and economic development needs. The survey was available in English and Spanish, accessible online and in paper format , and posted at various public facilities to maximize accessibility.

The City hosted two community meetings on November 1, 2025 and December 11, 2025 where residents and stakeholders participated in interactive discussions and provided feedback on local housing and community development needs.

In compliance with 24 CFR 91.105(e)(1)(ii), the City conducted two public hearings at different stages of the planning process. The first public hearing was convened on October 14, 202 5 and focused on reviewing program performance . A draft of the 202 4-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) was made available for public review from September 8, 2025 to September 23, 2025, but no public comments were received.

Subsequently, the City made the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026-2027 Action Plan available for public review and comment from March 27, 202 6, to April 2 8, 202 6.

Residents were invited to review the draft documents and to attend the Public Hearing on April 2 8, 202 6, or submit written comments concerning the housing and community development needs, proposed projects and activities, as well as proposed strategies and actions for affirmatively furthering fair housing.

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Citizen Participation
Table 5 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
Response/attendance
Summary of Comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and reasons
URL
(If applicable)

1 Internet Outreach Non-targeted/broad
community
The Resident Survey was
available online and in paper
format at various public
facilities from November 2025
through January 2026. The City
advised residents and
stakeholders of the availability
of the survey via email, posting
on social media channels, and
announcements on the County
website.

The purpose of the survey
was to allow all residents
and stakeholders the
opportunity to provide their
assessment of the level of
need in Gardena for a
variety of housing,
community and economic
development activities.

In total, 17 residents and 29
stakeholders completed the
survey.

All survey responses
were accepted and
incorporated into the
survey results.

N/A
2 Public Meeting Minorities
Persons with disabilities
Non-targeted/broad
community
Community Meeting on
November 1, 2025 at City Hall.

Stakeholders and residents
in attendance participated
in interactive discussions
on priority needs.

All comments were
accepted.

N/A
3 Public Meeting Minorities
Persons with disabilities
Non-targeted/broad
community
Virtual Community Meeting on
December 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm.

Stakeholders and residents
in attendance participated
in interactive discussions
on priority needs.

All comments were
accepted.

N/A
4 Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/broad
community
Published Notice of the 15-day
public review and comment
period for the draft 2024-2025
No comments were
received.

No comments were
received.

N/A
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CAPER. The Notice also invited
residents and stakeholders to
attend a public hearing to
provide oral comments.
5 Public Hearing Minorities
Persons with disabilities
Non-targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public and
Assisted Housing
Public hearing on October 14,
2025, at 7:30 pm to receive
comments on the draft 2024-
2025 CAPER prior to adoption
and submission to HUD.

No comments were
received.

No comments were
received.

N/A
4 Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/broad
community
Published Notice of the 30-day
public review and comment
period for the draft CPP, 2026-
2030 Consolidated Plan, and
2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.

The Notice also invited
residents and stakeholders to
attend a public hearing to
provide oral comments.

TBD TBD N/A
5 Public Hearing Minorities
Persons with disabilities
Non-targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public and
Assisted Housing
Public hearing on April 28,
2026, at 7:30 pm to receive
comments on the draft CPP,
2026-2030 Consolidated Plan,
and 2026-2027 Annual Action
Plan prior to adoption and
submission to HUD.

TBD TBD N/A

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Needs Assessment
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Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment section of the Consolidated Plan examines the housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs, and non -housing community development needs of the City of Gardena. This analysis serves as the foundation for understanding the City’s most pressing challenges and prioritizing the allocation of resources to address these needs over the next five years.

The housing needs assessment evaluates the prevalence of housing problems experienced by households across different income level s, tenure s, and household type s. It also identifies disproportionate housing needs among racial and ethnic groups and highlights the specific needs of public housing residents.

The homeless needs assessment describes the nature and extent of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness to inform the City’s strategy to address homelessness.

The non-homeless special needs assessment focuses on residents who require supportive housing and services due to factors such as age, disability, and other vulnerabilities. These populations include elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, those recovering from substance use disorders, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of domestic violence.

The non-housing community development needs assessment evaluates the demand for public facilities, infrastructure improvements, and public services that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Methodology
To assess community needs, the City of Gardena utilized a combination of quantitative data and qualitative input obtained through robust community engagement efforts. The key sources of data include:
• American Community Survey (ACS), 2016-2020 5-year estimates • Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), 2016-2020 5-year estimates • 2025 Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count
• State of California Department of Justice (2024)
• National Crime Victimization Survey (2023)
• Consultations with local stakeholders, service providers, and housing authorities • Feedback from residents through public meetings and surveys This report utilizes the 201 6-2020 ACS and CHAS 5 -year estimates as they are the most current data sets supplied through HUD’s eCon Planning Suite.

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Consolidated Plan Survey for Residents and Stakeholders The City of Gardena conducted a needs assessment s urvey to complement quantitative data with community input . The survey was distributed through email and social media channels. A total of 17 residents and 29 organizations participated, providing valuable insights into priority needs across public facilities, infrastructure improvements, housing, public services, and economic development. These results are integrated throughout the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis of Consolidated Plan to ensure alignment with community priorities.

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment
Summary of Housing Needs
When evaluating the housing needs of residents in the City of Gardena, the Consolidated Plan describes housing needs according to income level, tenure, and household types. This analysis is based on ACS and CHAS data, summarized in Tables 6-13 below.

An overview of the number of households by income level and household type is provided in Table 7. Household types include small families (2-4 related members), large families (5 or more related members), elderly households (at least one person aged 62 and older), and households with young children (at least on e person aged 6 and under ). Income levels correspond with HUD Adjusted Median Family Income (HAMFI), or Area Median Income (AMI), defined as follows:
• Extremely low-income (0-30 percent of AMI): 4,240 households • Low-income (31-50 percent of AMI): 3,795 households
• Moderate-income (51-80 percent of AMI): 3,875 households • Middle-income (81-100 percent of AMI): 2,660 households • Above Middle (>100 percent of AMI): 5,820 households
Tables 8-13 detail the housing problems faced by households, categorized by tenure (renter or owner), income level, and household type . Housing problems are assessed based on cost burdens, overcrowding, and substandard housing conditions, as defined by HUD:
• Cost Burden: Households spending more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing costs ( rent plus utilities for renters, and mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities for owners) . Severe cost burdens occur when households spend more than 50 percent of their gross income on housing costs. • Overcrowding: Households with more than 1 person per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms. Severe overcrowding occurs when households have more than 1.5 persons per room.
• Substandard Housing Conditions: Households l acking complete kitchen and/or plumbing facilities.

Between 2010 to 2020, the City’s population fell by one percent, from 59,930 to 59,400, while the number of households decreased by two percent, from 20,895 to 20,390. During this same period, the median income rose by 34 percent, from $47,674 to $64,015. Despite these economic gains, housing costs have risen more rapidly than income, making it increasingly difficult for many residents to secure adequate and affordable housing.

Of the 11,910 low- and moderate-income households ( ≤ 80 percent of AMI) in the City of Gardena, 7,828 households (66 percent) experience at least one housing problem , and 4,730 households (40 percent) are affected by one or more severe housing problems.

Housing cost burden is the most prevalent housing problem, particularly among low- income renters (≤ 50 percent of AMI). Of the 8,035 low-income households, 5,584 are cost burdened, with 2,070 of these facing severe cost burden s. Low-income r enters are City of Gardena – 31 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

disproportionately impacted, with 57 percent (1,170 households) experiencing severe cost burdens, compared to 43 percent of homeowners ( 900 households). Elderly and single- person households (categorized as “Other”) represent the largest share of renters facing severe cost burdens.

Overcrowding is another significant housing problem, particularly for renters and single family households. Among the 1,302 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) that are overcrowded , 78 percent are renters (1,010 households). Single family households that rent are the most affected, accounting for 70 percent (910 households) of overcrowded low- and moderate-income households.

Although less common, substandard housing conditions remain a concern, affecting 479 households. Addressing these challenges will require a coordinated and comprehensive approach to expand affordable housing options, preserve existing housing stock, and support vulnerable populations in the City of Gardena.

Table 6 – Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Demographics Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change

Population 59,930 59,400 -1%
Households 20,895 20,390 -2%
Median Income $47,674.00 $64,015.00 34%
Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year) Table 7 – Total Households
0-30%
AMI
30-50%
AMI
50-80%
AMI
80-100%
AMI
>100%
AMI

Total Households 4,240 3,795 3,875 2,660 5,820
Small Family Households 1,140 1,405 1,685 1,310 2,980
Large Family Households 480 485 510 390 580
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 1,265 1,025 1,045 720 1,495
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 1,035 765 410 255 565
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 555 510 505 340 365
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 8 – Housing Problems 1
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing - Lacking
complete plumbing
or kitchen facilities
140 100 145 30 415 30 4 30 0 64
Severely
Overcrowded - With
>1.51 people per
room (and complete
kitchen and
plumbing)
205 90 110 35 440 4 75 45 155 279
Overcrowded - With

1.01-1.5 people per
room (and none of
the above problems)
240 105 190 140 675 30 60 80 50 220
Housing cost burden
greater than 50% of
income (and none of
the above problems)
1,555 505 25 20 2,105 520 365 95 90 1,070
Housing cost burden
greater than 30% of
income (and none of
the above problems)
185 1,090 625 200 2,100 280 265 635 365 1,545
Zero/negative
Income (and none of
the above problems)
235 0 0 0 235 120 0 0 0 120
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 9 – Housing Problems 2
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of
four housing
problems
2,135 795 470 230 3,630 585 500 245 295 1,625
Having none of four
housing problems 680 1,615 1,650 995 4,940 840 885 1,510 1,140 4,375 Household has
negative income, but
none of the other
housing problems
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 10 – Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 820 765 495 2,080 145 185 330 660
Large Related 294 205 40 539 115 105 160 380
Elderly 675 420 55 1,150 485 370 230 1,085
Other 505 390 164 1,059 75 30 85 190
Total need by income 2,294 1,780 754 4,828 820 690 805 2,315 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 11 – Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 0 0 275 275 115 175 0 290
Large Related 0 0 25 25 115 30 0 145
Elderly 535 145 20 700 255 155 55 465
Other 0 490 145 635 55 0 0 55
Total need by income 535 635 465 1,635 540 360 55 955
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 12 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 440 160 310 105 1,015 34 120 50 125 329
Multiple, unrelated
family households 20 30 0 70 120 4 10 70 80 164
Other, non-family
households 35 0 15 0 50 0 4 0 0 4
Total need by
income 495 190 325 175 1,185 38 134 120 205 497
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 13 – Households with children under the age of 6
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
30-
50%
AMI
50-
80%
AMI
Total

Households with children
6 years of age or younger
present
470 415 320 1,250 85 95 185 365
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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

Based on 2016-2020 ACS data (S2501) , the City of Gardena has 5,341 single-person households, accounting for approximately 26.2 percent of all households. Among them,

42.6 percent are homeowners ( 2,277 households), while 57.4 percent are renters ( 3,064 households). Single-person households face distinct housing challenges, largely stemming from limited earning potential and a shortage of smaller, affordable housing options such as studios and one -bedroom apartments. Rising housing costs relative to their income exacerbates these issues, often leading to housing cost burdens.

Housing cost burdens represent the most pressing issue for single -person households.

Table 10 reveals that 1,249 single-person households (categorized as “other”) experience cost burdens, with renters comprising 85 percent (1059 households) and homeowners making up the remaining 15 percent (190 households). Severe cost burdens, as shown in Table 11, affect 690 single-person households, with renters again representing the majority at 92 percent (635 households) and homeowners eight percent (55 households).

Extremely low- and low-income single-person renters (≤ 50 percent of AMI) are particularly vulnerable to housing instability due to their limited capacity to absorb rising rental costs, unexpected financial emergencies, or other economic pressures. Although single-person homeowners may also experience financial strain, their housing costs tend to be more stable and predictable, making them less susceptible to immediate displacement.

While single-person households , by definition, do not experience overcrowding , substandard housing conditions remain a concern . Table 8 shows that 449 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities. Although not explicitly broken down by household size, it is reasonable to infer that a portion of single-person households reside in substandard housing conditions.

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

Families with Disabled Members
According to the 2016-2020 ACS data (S1810), approximately 7,088 individuals in the City of Gardena have a disability, representing about 11.9 percent of the total population. More than half (55 percent or 3,865 residents) of Gardena’s disabled population are 65 and older, demonstrating a strong correlation between age and disability , and highlighting the heightened vulnerability faced by elderly residents with disabilities.

Adults with disabilities encounter unique obstacles to independent living, including limited employment opportunities, high healthcare costs, and the need for housing with accessibility modifications. These factors leave families with disabled members particularly susceptible to housing cost burdens, especially those on fixed incomes or with limited earning potential. Additionally, these households often reside in housing units that lack adequate accessibility features such as ramps, widened doorways, and s ensory adaptations, further compounding their housing challenges. Consequently, families with City of Gardena – 36 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

disabled members are more likely to experience at least one housing problem, including cost burdens, overcrowding, or substandard housing.

Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors of domestic violence and related crimes often face immediate and life - threatening risks to housing stability. In 2024, the Gardena Police Department responded to 221 domestic violence related calls, signaling that housing assistance may be necessary for these households (State of California Department of Justice). However, this figure likely underrepresents the true scale of need, as the 202 3 National Crime Victimization Survey indicates that only 5 2 percent of domestic violence incidents and 46 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Based on these trends, the actual need for housing assistance among survivors is likely much higher.

Survivors fleeing abusive relationships and violent homes face challenges such as loss of economic support, limited access to affordable housing, and the need for safe and stable living arrangements. These factors increase the likelihood of experiencing ho using cost burdens and resorting to overcrowded or unsafe housing situations. As a result, this places survivors at elevated risk of homelessness and highlights the need for immediate access to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing solutions.

What are the most common housing problems?
The most prevalent housing problem in the City of Gardena is housing cost burden, which occurs when households spend more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing expenses. This issue is largely driven by a combination of rising housing costs and slower income growth for many residents. Table 10 reveals that 7,143 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) experience cost burdens. Renters are disproportionately affected, representing 68 percent (4,828 households) of this group , while homeowners make up the remaining 32 percent (2,315 households). Among renters, Small related (2,080 households) and Elderly (1,150 households) are most significantly impacted . Extremely low-income households (≤ 30 percent of AMI) face the highest prevalence of housing cost burdens, reflecting persistent affordability challenges.

Severe cost burdens, where households spend more than 50 percent of their gross income on housing, impact 2,590 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) .

Table 11 shows that 1,170 extremely low- and low-income renters (≤ 50 percent of AMI) are most affected, with elderly households (700 households) and single person households (635 households) disproportionately impacted. Among homeowners, elderly households face the highest incidence of severe cost burdens, with 465 households impacted. These financial challenges are particularly acute for seniors on fixed incomes, who often struggle to maintain or adapt their homes to meet their evolving needs.

Overcrowding, defined as a household with more than one person per room, is the second most common housing problem in the City. Table 12 indicates that 1,302 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) experience overcrowding, with renters accounting for the majority ( 78 percent or 1,010 households). Single family household City of Gardena – 37 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

renters (910 households) are particularly affected. This illustrates how the ongoing shortage of adequately sized housing options that are affordable forces families and individuals to reside in units that fail to meet their spatial needs.

Severe overcrowding, defined as more than 1.5 persons per room, impacts 529 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI). Table 8 shows this issue is especially pronounced among renters (405 households), who are often compelled to share housing with unrelated individuals to reduce housing costs. Severely overcrowded households only further illustrates the extent of this issue and highlights the challenges caused by the lack of affordable, adequately sized housing options.

Substandard housing, characterized by the lack of complete kitchen or plumbing facilities, is less common but remains a concern. Table 8 indicates that 479 households citywide are affected, with renters disproportionately impacted as they comprise 87 percent of these cases. Extremely low- and low-income households are particularly at risk, as they are less likely to have the financial means to afford necessary repairs or move to better housing.

Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Of the 11,910 low- and moderate-income households ( ≤ 80 percent of AMI) in the City of Gardena, 7,828 households ( 66 percent) experience at least one housing problem .

Extremely low- and low-income households ( ≤ 50 percent of AMI) are the most affected, accounting for 75 percent (5,848 households) of all low- and moderate-income households with housing problems.

Low- and moderate-income renters (≤ 80 percent of AMI) are particularly impacted by severe housing problems compared to homeowners . Of the 4,730 low- and moderate- income households with at least one severe housing problem, 72 percent are renters (3,400 households), while 28 percent are homeowners (1,330 households).

Insights from Table 11 reveal that low- and moderate-income (≤ 80 percent of AMI) renters are nearly twice as likely to experience severe cost burdens. Of the 2,590 low- and moderate-income households facing severe cost burdens, 63 percent are renters ( 1,635 households), while 37 percent are homeowners (955 households). Among renters, elderly (700 households) represent the largest share. For these households, limited financial resources and high housing costs relative to their income result in severe cost burdens. To reduce expenses, unrelated individuals often share undersized units, leading to overcrowded living arrangements.

Overcrowding is another major issue that primarily affects renters. Table 12 indicates that of the 1,302 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) experiencing overcrowding, 78 percent are renters (1,010 households). Single family household renters (910 households) are particularly at risk, often living in units that are too small to meet their needs or sharing housing to offset high rental costs. These families face additional challenges due to the lack of affordable multi-bedroom housing units, which leads to higher rates of overcrowding as they struggle to find appropriately sized housing within their financial means.

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Elderly households and households with disabled members also face distinct challenges related to affordability and accessibility. Many in these groups rely on limited or fixed incomes, such as Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which do not keep pace with the rising cost of living in Gardena. For example, in 2025 the maximum SSI payment for an individual was $967 per month, while the median rent for a one-bedroom unit is approximately $1,761. This means that SSI only covers about half of the cost of rent, which increases their likelihood of experiencing cost burdens. Table 7 indicates there are 5,545 low- and moderate-income elderly households, highlighting those that are most vulnerable to severe cost burdens. These financial constraints leave many elderly and disabled homeowners struggling to maintain or adapt their homes to meet their evolving need s, while renters in these groups face added difficulties finding accessible housing units that are also affordable.

Describe the characteristics and needs of Low -income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Als o discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance Low-income individuals and families with childre n in Gardena face significant challenges in maintaining stable housing . The leading indicators of risk for homelessness include income constraints, severe cost burdens, and household type. Households at imminent risk of homelessness are often extremely low-income, relying on fixed incomes or inconsistent wages. Due to these financial constraints, these households frequently experience severe cost burdens, leaving little room for essential expenses like food, transportation, and healthcare. Single-person and single-parent households are particularly vulnerable, as they often lack financial reserves or shared income to cover unexpected costs such as medical bills or car repairs, which increase their likelihood of displacement.

According to Table 11, there are 2,070 extremely low- and low-income households (≤ 50 percent of AMI) in the City that experience severe cost burdens, with 57 percent being renters (1,170 households) and 43 percent homeowners (900 households). These renters are especially susceptible to rising rental costs, stagnating wages, and a limited supply of affordable housing. These pressures place many of these households at imminent risk of being evicted. While homeowners also face financial strain, their predictable housing costs make them slightly less vulnerable to immediate displacement.

Families with children, particularly single-parent households, face heightened risks due to limited earning potential and higher overall expenses, including childcare and education- related costs. As shown in Table 13, there are 1,065 extremely low - and low -income households with at least one child under six years old, with 83 percent being renters (885 households) and 17 percent homeowners (180 households). For these families, even minor financial setbacks, such as reduced work hours or unexpected medical expenses, can lead to eviction and increase their likelihood of becoming homeless.

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Formerly homeless individuals and families receiving rapid re -housing assistance face ongoing risks of returning to homelessness, especially as their assistance nears termination. While these programs play a vital role in providing short-term relief, they may not fully address the underlying factors that lead to homelessness. Many participants remain financially vulnerable, as they are employed in low-wage or part-time jobs. These households often transition into housing that is affordable only with assistance , leaving them unable to sustain their housing once subsidies end . Barriers such as poor credit, histories of evictions, and a lack of savings further exacerbate their risk of falling back into homelessness without continued support.

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

The City of Gardena utilized HUD-defined thresholds for income levels, household types, and housing problems to identify populations at risk of homelessness (as defined at 24 CFR

91.5). Estimates of households meeting these criteria were derived by using the ACS and CHAS data, supplemented by locally available information.

In Gardena, extremely low-income renters (≤ 30 percent of AMI) who are severely cost burdened are identified as the population most at-risk of homelessness. These households are particularly vulnerable due to their limited financial resources , which leaves them unable to absorb rising rental costs or handle unexpected financial setbacks. Furthermore, extremely low-income single-parent households and elderly individuals living alone face heightened risks, as these groups often have higher expenses and lack shared income resources to manage emergencies.

This methodology ensures that the operational definition of at-risk populations aligns with HUD guidelines and reflects local housing needs. By adopting a data -driven and localized approach, the City can prioritize resources effectively and develop targete d strategies to mitigate risks for its most vulnerable residents.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Several housing characteristics are strongly associated with housing instability and an elevated risk of homelessness. These factors include:

1. Income Constraints: Household income is a foundational determinant of housing stability. Extremely low -income households (≤ 30 percent of AMI) face inherent instability due to limited financial resources, often struggling to afford even the least expensive housing in the City’s high-cost market. The shortage of affordable housing exacerbates this issue , compelling many of these households to live in overcrowded or substandard conditions, or pay rents they cannot sustainably afford. These households also frequently lack financial reserves to weather unexpected hardships such as job loss or medical expenses, which leaves them particularly vulnerable to eviction, displacement, and homelessness.

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2. Housing Tenure: Renters experience significantly higher rates of housing problems compared to homeowners. The City’s competitive rental market worsens these challenges by exposing renters to rising rents, stringent screening criteria, and limited availability of units. Renters with poor credit histories or prior evictions are disproportionately impacted, leaving them more susceptible to housing instability and homelessness. In contrast, homeowners typically benefit from more predictable housing costs, which reduce their risk of immediate displacement.

3. Household Type: Certain household types encounter unique challenges that elevate their risk of instability. Single-person households, often without financial safety nets or shared income resources, are particularly vulnerable to sudden income shocks or rising housing costs. This issue is magnified for single-parent households who also face higher childcare costs, which makes maintaining stable housing especially difficult. Elderly residents and individuals with disabilities, especially those on fixed incomes, are also at risk when affordable housing options fail to meet their accessibility needs.

4. Housing Cost Burden: Severely cost burdened households spending more than 50% of their gross monthly income on housing are at heightened risk of instability. These households often struggle to cover basic needs like food, transportation, and healthcare and are particularly vulnerable to eviction or foreclosure when faced with unexpected expenses or income disruptions.

5. Overcrowding: Overcrowded housing conditions are common among low-income households, particularly renters and large families. Economic necessity often forces multiple families or unrelated individuals to share living space s to offset high housing costs. Overcrowding can strain household dynamics, lower quality of life, and increase the likelihood of displacement due to conflicts or landlord actions.

6. Substandard Housing Conditions: Housing units lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, or those with significant structural issues, contribute to housing instability. Homeowners with limited financial resources may struggle to afford necessary repairs , increasing their risk of displacement if the property becomes uninhabitable. Renters are especially vulnerable, as landlords may fail to address deficiencies, forcing tenants to relocate and destabilizing their housing situation.

Based on these characteristics, extremely low -income renters ( ≤ 30 percent of AMI) who are severely cost burdened are most at-risk of becoming homeless.

Discussion
The most significant housing needs exist for an estimated 2,590 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI) who are severely cost burdened , particularly 1,635 renters. Among these households, the 1,170 extremely low- and low-income renters (≤ 50 percent of AMI) who are severely cost burdened face the greatest risk of housing instability.

These findings emphasize the need to prioritize housing assistance for the most vulnerable populations in Gardena, particularly extremely low - and low -income renters that are severely cost burdened.

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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems Introduction
This section evaluates whether specific racial and ethnic groups in the City of Gardena experience a disproportionately greater need for housing assistance by analyzing the prevalence of housing problems across various income levels. The analysis compares the rate of housing problems faced by racial and ethnic groups to determine if any group experiences these issues at significantly higher rates than the overall population within the same income category.

According to HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate 10 percentage points or more above the average for all households at the same income level. For example, if 60 percent of all low-income households experience a housing problem , but 70 percent of low -income Hispanic households face the same issue , then low-income Hispanic households would be considered to have a disproportionately greater need.

Tables 14-17 provide information on the number of households experiencing housing problems by race, ethnicity, and income level. The housing problems analyzed in this section are defined by HUD as follows:
• Cost Burden: Households spending more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing costs. For renters , this includes rent plus utilities . For homeowners, it includes mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities. • Overcrowding: Households with more than 1 person per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms.
• Substandard Housing Conditions: Households lacking complete kitchen and/or plumbing facilities.
o Lacking complete kitchen facilities: Missing a sink with a faucet, a refrigerator, or a stove/range.
o Lacking complete plumbing facilities: Missing hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, or a bathtub/shower.

Figures 1-4 illustrate the prevalence of housing problems among racial and ethnic groups at various income levels, highlighting disparities where they exist.

By understanding disparities in housing problems , the City can better allocate resources and tailor programs to address the needs of disproportionately impacted populations.

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Table 14 – Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 3,460 490 310
White 365 50 20
Black / African American 935 60 90
Asian 850 205 120
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 1,200 170 80
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 15 – Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 2,780 1,010 0
White 240 160 0
Black / African American 720 80 0
Asian 750 365 0
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 35 0
Pacific Islander 4 40 0
Hispanic 990 330 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 16 – Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 2,345 1,685 0
White 155 260 0
Black / African American 955 345 0
Asian 490 605 0
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 40 0 0
Hispanic 665 465 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 17 – Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 780 1,480 0
White 55 170 0
Black / African American 230 290 0
Asian 200 495 0
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 280 500 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Discussion
The method ology for calculating disproportionate ly greater need provides a valuable framework for comparing the incidence of housing problems across racial and ethnic groups of varying sizes.

Extremely Low-Income (0-30% of AMI)
At the extremely low-income level, 81.2 percent of all households experience at least one housing problem. 18.8 percent of Pacific Islander households at this income level face housing problems, meeting HUD’s definition of disproportionately greater need.

Figure 1 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (0-30% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Low-Income (30-50% of AMI)
At the low-income level, 73.4 percent of all households face one or more housing problems.

16.6 percent of Black/African American households at this income level face housing problems, meeting HUD’s definition of disproportionately greater need.

Figure 2 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (30-50% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

84% 86%
72%
0%
100%
83%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK /

AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC

ISLANDER

HISPANIC

HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(0-30% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 81%
60%
90%
67%
0% 9%
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK /

AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC

ISLANDER

HISPANIC

HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(30-50% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 73%
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Moderate-Income (50-80% of AMI)
At the moderate-income level, 58.2 percent of all households experience housing problems. 15.3 percent of Black/African American and 41.8 percent of Pacific Islander households at this income level face housing problems, meeting HUD’s definition of disproportionately greater need.

Figure 3 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (50-80% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Middle-Income (80-100% of AMI)
At the middle-income level, 34.5 percent of all households experience at least one housing problem. No racial or ethnic group meets HUD’s definition for disproportionately greater need within this income level.

Figure 4 – Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (80-100% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

37%
73%
45%
0%
100%
59%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK /

AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC

ISLANDER

HISPANIC

HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(50-80% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 58%
24%
44%
29%
0% 0%
36%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK /

AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC

ISLANDER

HISPANIC

HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(80-100% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 35%
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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems Introduction
This section analyzes whether specific racial or ethnic groups in the City of Gardena experience a disproportionately greater number of severe housing problems than the general population within the same income category. As in the previous section, a disproportionately greater need exists when the rate of severe housing problems among a racial or ethnic group exceeds the average rate for all households at the same income level by 10 percentage points or more.

Tables 1 8-21 present detailed data on the number of households experiencing severe housing problems by race, ethnicity, and income level. The severe housing problems analyzed in this section are defined by HUD as follows:
• Severe Cost Burden: Households spending more than 50 percent of their gross income on housing costs. For renters, this includes rent plus utilities. For homeowners, it includes mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities. • Severe Overcrowding: Households with more than 1.5 persons per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms.
• Substandard Housing Conditions: Households lacking complete kitchen and/or plumbing facilities.
o Lacking complete kitchen facilities: Missing a sink with a faucet, a refrigerator, or a stove/range.
o Lacking complete plumbing facilities: Missing hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, or a bathtub/shower.

Figures 5-8 illustrate the prevalence of severe housing problems among racial and ethnic groups at various income levels, highlighting disparities where they exist.

By identifying disparities in severe housing problems, the City can allocate resources more effectively and tailor programs to address the needs of disproportionately impacted populations.

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Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Severe Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 3,185 760 310
White 290 120 20
Black / African American 905 85 90
Asian 775 280 120
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 1,110 265 80
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Severe Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 1,665 2,130 0
White 155 245 0
Black / African American 400 400 0
Asian 510 595 0
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 35 0
Pacific Islander 4 40 0
Hispanic 545 780 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Severe Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 1,010 3,020 0
White 80 335 0
Black / African American 400 900 0
Asian 200 890 0
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 40 0
Hispanic 300 830 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 21 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Severe Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems

Jurisdiction as a whole 250 2,005 0
White 15 210 0
Black / African American 0 520 0
Asian 85 610 0
American Indian / Alaskan Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 145 635 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Discussion
Extremely Low-Income (0-30% of AMI)
At the extremely low-income level, 74.9 percent of all households experience at least one severe housing problem. 25.1 percent of Pacific Islander households within this income category experience severe housing problems , meeting HUD’s definition of disproportionately greater need.

Figure 5 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (0-30% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Low-Income (30-50% of AMI)
At the low-income level, 43.9 percent of all households experience one or more severe housing problems. No racial or ethnic group within this income level surpasses HUD’s 10- percentage point threshold for disproportionately greater need.

Figure 6 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (30-50% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Moderate-Income (50-80% of AMI)
67%
84%
66%
0%
100%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK /

AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC

ISLANDER

HISPANIC

SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(0-30% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 75%
39% 50% 46%
0% 9%
41%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK / AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC ISLANDER HISPANIC

SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(30-50% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 44%
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At the moderate-income level, 25.1 percent of all households experience severe housing problems. No racial or ethnic group within this income level surpasses HUD’s 10 - percentage point threshold for disproportionately greater need.

Figure 7 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (50-80% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Middle-Income (80-100% of AMI)
At the middle-income level, 11.1 percent of all households experience at least one severe housing problem. No racial or ethnic group meets HUD’s definition of disproportionately greater need within this income level.

Figure 8 – Severe Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity (80-100% AMI)

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

19%
31%
18%
0% 0%
27%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK /

AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC

ISLANDER

HISPANIC

SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(50-80% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 25%
7% 0%
12%
0% 0%
19%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK / AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC ISLANDER HISPANIC

SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS BY RACE/ETHNICITY
(80-100% AMI)
PERCENTAGE JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 11%
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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens Introduction
This section evaluates whether specific racial and ethnic groups in the City of Gardena experience housing cost burden s at disproportionately greater rates compared to the overall population. Consistent with previous sections, a disproportionately greater need exists when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing cost burdens at a rate 10 percentage points or more above the Citywide average.

Table 22 provides data on the proportion of household income spent on housing by race and ethnicity, categorized according to HUD-defined housing cost burden levels:
• No cost burden: Housing costs do not exceed 30 percent of gross household income. • Cost burdened: Housing costs range between 30-50% of gross household income. • Severely cost burdened: Housing costs exceed 50% of gross household income.

Figures 9 and 10 illustrate the proportion o f cost burden ed households by race and ethnicity, highlighting disparities where they exist.

Understanding disparities in housing cost burdens enables the City to develop resource allocation strategies that address the needs of disproportionately impacted populations.

Table 22 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Housing Cost Burden < 30% 30-50% > 50%
No/negative
income (not
computed)

Jurisdiction as a whole 10,910 4,665 4,725 350
White 1,825 440 465 30
Black / African American 2,135 1,585 1,550 90
Asian 3,550 985 1,365 130
American Indian / Alaskan Native 40 4 0 0
Pacific Islander 44 55 15 0
Hispanic 3,050 1,535 1,160 100
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Discussion
The analysis indicates that housing cost burdens are broadly distributed across the City’s population, with no racial or ethnic group disproportionately impacted.

Cost Burdened Households
In Gardena, 22.6 percent of all households are cost burdened, meaning they spend between 30 to 50 percent of their gross income on housing expenses. 25.7 percent of Pacific Islander households experience cost burdens , exceeding the threshold for disproportionately greater need.

Figure 9 – Housing Cost Burdens by Race/Ethnicity

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Severely Cost Burdened Households
Citywide, 22.9 percent of all households are severely cost burden ed, spending over 50 percent of their gross income on housing costs. No racial or ethnic group exhibits a disproportionately greater need.

Figure 10 – Severe Housing Cost Burdens by Race/Ethnicity

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

16%
30%
16% 9%
48%
26%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK / AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC ISLANDER HISPANIC

HOUSING COST BURDENS BY

RACE/ETHNICITY
30-50% Jurisdiction as a whole 23%
17%
29% 23%
0%
13% 20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%

WHITE BLACK / AFRICAN

AMERICAN

ASIAN AMERICAN

INDIAN, ALASKA
NATIVE

PACIFIC ISLANDER HISPANIC

SEVERE HOUSING COST BURDENS BY

RACE/ETHNICITY
>50% JURISDICTION AS A WHOLE 23%
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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion
Are there any income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? The analysis reveals that certain racial and ethnic groups in Gardena face disproportionately greater housing needs across various income levels. These groups experience housing problems and severe housing problems at rates that significantly exceed the citywide average for their respective income categories.

Housing Problems
• Extremely Low-Income Households
o Pacific Islander households (100 percent) experience housing problems at notably higher rates compared to the citywide average of 81.2 percent for all extremely low-income households.
• Low-Income Households
o Black/African American households (90 percent) experience housing problems at rates that significantly exceed the citywide average of 73.4 percent for all low-income households.
• Moderate Income Households
o Black/African American households (73.5 percent) and (Pacific Islander households (100 percent) experience housing problems at considerably higher rates compared to the citywide average of 58.2 percent for all moderate income households.

Severe Housing Problems
• Extremely Low-Income Households
o Pacific Islander households (100 percent) face severe housing problems at rates that significantly exceed the citywide average of 74.9 percent for all extremely low-income households.

Housing Cost Burden
• Cost Burdened Households
o Pacific Islander households (48.2 percent) experience housing cost burdens at notably higher rates compared to the citywide average of 22.6 percent.

Data for racial and ethnic groups that represent a small share of the overall population, such as Pacific Islander households, should be interpreted cautiously due to large margins of error in available datasets. While these groups are included in the analysis, their need should be evaluated with an understanding of these limitations.

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? No additional housing needs specific to these racial or ethnic groups were identified during the citizen participation process or through consultations with stakeholders.

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The assessment of fair housing in the City’s 2021 -2029 Housing Element found that there are no racially or ethnically concentrated area s of poverty (R/ECAP s)0F 1 and no racially
concentrated areas of affluence (RCAA)1F
2 in Gardena.

The Housing Element also presents findings from the Opportunity Maps created by the California Fair Housing Task Force (Task Force), which was convened by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC). Opportunity maps are intended to display which areas offer low - income children and adults the best chance at economic advancement, high educational attainment, and good physical and mental health. These opportunity maps are made from composite scores for three different domains, each of which is made up of a set of indicators. The Housing Element presents the following findings from an analysis of the opportunity maps:

Economic:

The Fair Housing Task Force calculates economic scores based on poverty, adult education, employment, job proximity, and median home values. According to the 2021 Task Force map, the City is mainly divided between tracts with a low economic score and tracts with a moderate economic score. The low resource areas also have concentrations of racial/ethnic minorities and lower income households. The tract at the southwest corner of the City (Tract 6023.02) received the highest score, which placed it in the category of “More Positive Economic Outcome”.

Education:

Education scores are based on math and reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and student poverty rates. Areas with lower education scores are concentrated in the northern section of the City. The southern end of the City tends to have higher education scores and one tract along the western border received an education score in the highest percentile. The are as with lower educations scores a lso received lower economic scores and are categorized as low resource.

Environmental:

Environmental health scores are based on environmental factors including pollutant exposure, groundwater threats, toxic sites, and hazardous materials exposure; sensitive receptors including seniors, children, persons with asthma, and low birth weight infa nts; and socioeconomic factors including educational attainment, linguistic isolation, poverty, and unemployment. The areas with the worst environmental health scores are in the northern and southern areas of the City. The central area of the City received higher

1 HUD defines R/ECAPs as census tracts with a majority non-White population (greater than 50 percent) and with a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the area, whichever is lower.
2 HUD defines RCAAs) as affluent, White communities where 80% or more of the population is White and the median household income is $125,000 or greater (slightly more than double the national median household income in 2016).

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environmental scores. As discussed above, the northern area of the City received low economic and education scores and is categorized as a low resource area.

Transportation:

Gardena received an All Transit Performance Score of only 4.7, indicated a low combination of trips per week and number of jobs accessible by transit. All Transit estimates that 77.9 percent of jobs and 85.4 percent of workers in Gardena live within ½ a mile from transit.

Based on HUD Opportunity Indicators , Gardena residents, regardless of race, have better access to employment opportunities compared to residents Countywide. Census block groups in the southeastern areas of the City have the greatest access to employment opportunities. Employment opportuniti es are less accessible to residents in the northwestern areas of Gardena. One block group along the western City border received a jobs proximity score of 39, the lowest in the City. As discussed previously, Gardena also scored higher than the County average in access to transit and low transportation cost.

Additionally, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) developed a mapping tool for High Quality Transit Areas (HQTA) as part of the Connect SoCal 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). SCAG defines HQTAs as areas within one -half mile from a major transit stop and a high -quality transit corridor. Gardena has high-quality transit running north-south with the Metro Green Line, Gardena Boulevard, and Crenshaw Boulevard all categorized as HQTAs; however, there is no HQTA running east -west that provides efficient and affordable access to the job opportunities in the areas west of the City.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
As described in the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, approximately 63.8% of the Gardena population belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group.

A commonly used measure of segregation is the dissimilarity index which represents the extent to which the distribution of any two groups differs across census tracts or block groups. The values of the dissimilarity index range from 0 to 100, with a value of zero representing perfect integration between the racial groups in question, and a value of 100 representing perfect segregation between the racial groups. In Gardena, dissimilarity between Black/White, Hispanic/White, and Asian or Pacific Islander/Whit e communities increased between 1990 and 2020. Based on HUD’s definition of the various levels of the index, segregation between non -White and White Gardena residents is now moderate.

Compared to the County as a whole, segregation is low in Gardena.

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NA-35 Public Housing
Introduction
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) for Gardena residents. Approximately 601 Gardena households were receiving HCVs as of March 2026. LACDA currently manages a portfolio of nearly 3,000 public housing units and 26,329 vouchers. As of 2026, a total of 601 HCV participants live in Gardena, benefitting from rental support while expanding their housing choices.

LACDA has been allocated 29,028 HCVs according to the 202 5-2026 FY Annual Plan.

LACDA’s Section 8 program has a wait list of 4,901 applicants, 29.5 percent of which are elderly and 3 5.7 percent disabled. According to LACDA, as of March 2026, there are 52 registrants currently residing in the City of Gardena on the Section 8 Waiting List, 13.4 percent of which are elderly and 9.6 percent disabled.

Table 23 – Public Housing by Program Type
Program Type
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant-
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*

# of unit
vouchers in
use
253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 163 59
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition

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Table 24 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant-
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*

Average
Annual
Income
14,341 13,522 14,839 15,746 14,816 14,829 17,842 N/A
Average
length of
stay
6 8 8 0 8 0 6
N/A
Average
Household
size
3 2 2 2 2 1 4
N/A
Homeless
at
admission
0 0 184 0 42 142 0
N/A
Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62)
48 1,138 6,753 15 6,670 38 2
N/A
Disabled
Families 40 534 4,416 17 4,269 83 16 N/A
Families
requesting
accessibilit
y features
253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 163
N/A

HIV/AIDS
program
participants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
N/A
DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Table 25 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant-
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*

White 148 1,710 10,344 33 10,071 80 120 40
Black/
African
American
60 1,035 8,432 12 8,188 179 38 15
Asian 8 120 2,181 1 2,173 3 1 3
American
Indian/
Alaska
Native
0 11 76 1 67 6 2 0
Pacific
Islander 37 7 54 0 51 0 2 1
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition

Table 26 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant-
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*

Hispanic 124 1,121 7,293 11 7,122 40 105 15
Not
Hispanic 129 1,762 13,794 36 13,428 228 58 44
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that recipients of federal financial assistance, such as public housing authorities, conduct self -evaluations to ensure their programs and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This self -evaluation includes assessing policies, practices, and facilities to identify and rectify any barriers to accessibility. LACDA ensures compliance with Section 504 by fulfilling reasonable accommodation requests and ensuring equal access to all housing programs and services.

Currently, there are 214 families with disabled members and 177 elderly residents assisted through the HCV program. Despite these efforts, LACDA indicated that there are 5 disabled applicants on the waitlist. This illustrates a significant gap between the availability and demand for accessible housing units that are affordable.

To meet the needs of disabled residents, LACDA implements several proactive measures:
• Affirmatively markets units and partners with local agencies that assist families with disabilities.
• Provides a regularly maintained list of accessible units to program participants. • Conducts ongoing training to ensure staff are knowledgeable about requirements and accessibility standards under Section 504, the Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Collaborates with the Fair Housing service provider to host clinics and landlord - tenant sessions.

These practices demonstrate LACDA's commitment to addressing barriers and ensuring equal access for persons with disabilities.

What are the number and type of families on the waiting list for public housing and section 8 tenant -based rental assistance? Based on the information above, and any other information available to the jurisdiction, what are the m ost immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders?
Based on consultations with LACDA, 52 applicants are on the waiting list for housing assistance, reflecting a significant demand for affordable housing. Among these applicants, most are extremely low -income, 7 are elderly, and 5 have disabilities. Currently, the average wait time is seven years.

Based on Table 24, the average annual income of program participants is $ 14,839, indicating that most voucher holders are extremely low-income. These income constraints exacerbate housing instability, leaving these households struggling to afford even the least expensive housing in the City without assistance. This demonstrates the c ontinued need for partnerships with workforce development agencies to provide job training, adult learning, and access to higher-paying employment opportunities.

Moreover, the 177 elderly and 214 disabled program participants face additional barriers, including high healthcare costs and limited availability of affordable housing with City of Gardena – 60 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

accessibility features near supportive services. This highlights the pressing need for affordable units equipped with accessibility features that are located close to healthcare and supportive services.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large? While voucher holders share many of the same challenges as other extremely low- and low-income households in the City, their reliance on housing assistance makes their needs more acute. This is especially true for those participants residing in units that are only affordable with voucher assistance. Without ongoing support, many voucher holders are at risk of eviction and displacement.

Discussion
This analysis highlights the pressing need for additional affordable housing options that are accessible and located near supportive services. The extensive waiting list demonstrates the high demand for affordable units , particularly those equipped with accessibility features. Moreover, voucher holder require wraparound services, including:
• Job training and workforce development to address income disparities • Affordable childcare and youth programs to alleviate financial pressures on families • Healthcare and supportive services for elderly and disabled households Continued collaboration between the City and local organizations is essential to ensure long-term housing stability and improved living conditions for Gardena residents.

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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment
Introduction
Homelessness in the City of Gardena remains a pressing challenge, with a growing number of individuals and families affected by housing instability. There are four federally defined categories under which individuals and families may quality as homeless: (1) literally homeless; (2) imminent risk of homelessness; (3) homeless under other federal statutes; and (4) fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) serves as the lead agency for the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) and coordinates federal, state, and local funding for homeless services across eight Service Planning Areas (SPAs). The City of Gardena falls within SPA 8, covering the South Bay region.

To better understand the nature and extent of homelessness, LAHSA conducts an annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. The 2024 PIT Count revealed a 16 percent decrease in the total homeless population within SPA 8 compared to 2023, and the 2025 PIT Count showed this trend continued with a slight 0.13 percent decrease compared to 20 24. While t he data suggests incremental progress in addressing homelessness , the overall number of individuals experiencing homelessness remains substantial. Continued need is driven by structural factors such as limited affordable housing, insufficient shelter capacity, and gaps in supportive services necessary to promote long-term housing stability.

This section provides an in-depth analysis of the sheltered and unsheltered populations by household composition , chronic homelessness, and veteran status . Additionally, it explores racial and ethnic disparities and provides estimates of housing assistance needs for families with children and veterans.

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Table 27 – Homeless Needs Assessment
Household Composition & Population Homeless on a Given Night Sheltered Unsheltered Total

Individuals (those not in family units) 1,383 3,134 4,517 Adults (18+) 1,380 3,134 4,514
Minors (under 18) 3 0 3
Family Households 207 105 312
Adults (18+) 219 155 374
Minors (under 18) 308 175 483
All Households 1,590 3,239 4,929
All People 1,955 3,469 5,424

Chronically homeless persons 463 1,479 1,942
Individuals 411 1,394 1,805
Family Members 52 85 137
Data Source: 2025 Los Angeles CoC PIT Count – Service Planning Area 8 If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year" and "number of days that persons experience homelessness", then describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth).

The 2025 PIT Count identified 5,424 individuals experiencing homelessness in SPA 8, with 1,955 people (36 percent) residing in emergency shelters or transitional housing and 3,469 individuals (64 percent) living unsheltered. The overwhelming number of unsheltered individuals emphasizes the inadequacy of emergency shelter and transitional housing options in the region.

Chronically Homeless Individuals and Families
Single-person households make up the majority of the homeless population in SPA 8, accounting for 83 percent of all homeless individuals. Within this group, 4 ,448 are adults over the age of 18, while only three are unaccompanied minors under the age of 18.

Chronic homelessness remains a persistent issue, with 1,942 individuals in SPA 8 ( 36 percent) meeting the criteria for chronic homelessness. These individuals experience prolonged periods of homelessness with a disabling condition or have had four episodes of homelessness within the past three years. The CoC has adopted a Housing First City of Gardena – 63 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

approach that prioritizes permanent supportive housing paired with wraparound services.

Yet gaps remain in behavioral health services and addiction treatment programs which are critical for long-term stability.

Veterans
The veteran population remains a key subgroup within the overall homeless population.

The 2024 PIT Count identified 361 homeless veterans in SPA 8, of whom 183 were sheltered (51 percent) and 178 were unsheltered (49 percent). Among these veterans, 102 individuals met the definition of chronic homelessness, with 91 living unsheltered. Many homeless veterans struggle with mental health disorders, difficulty navigating Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and a lack of access to affordable housing. Expanding access to permanent supportive housing and mental health services will be critical in reducing veteran homelessness in the City.

Families with Children
Family households experiencing homelessness represent a smaller portion of the overall homeless population. The 2025 PIT Count reported 312 homeless family households with at least one child under 18, totaling 907 individuals, including 4 83 minors. A significant portion of these families (66 percent) are in shelters, while 34 percent remain unsheltered, highlighting the need for family -oriented shelter services and permanent housing solutions.

These families face unique challenges, including limited access to affordable multi - bedroom units , childcare services, educational support, and job training programs.

Addressing these barriers requires a combination of affordable housing development, rental assistance, and expanded supportive services tailored to the needs of these families.

Unaccompanied Youth
Unaccompanied youth represent a particularly vulnerable subset of the homeless population. The 2025 PIT Count identified three unaccompanied minors, with all three in shelters and none living unsheltered. These young individuals often lack familial support, face disruptions in their education, and struggle to secure stable employment. LAHSA’s Coordinated Community Plan to Address Youth Homelessness focuses on expanding transitional housing options, family reunification programs, and employment services.

However, further investment is needed to strengthen partnerships with organizations specializing in youth homelessness prevention and intervention.

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

The need for additional housing assistance remains significant. For homeless families with children, 312 affordable multi-bedroom housing units are needed to provide stable housing options. The veteran homeless population requires approximately 361 affordable studio or one-bedroom units, coupled with supportive services to facilitate long-term stability. Given the high percentage of chronically homeless individuals, an estimated 1,942 permanent City of Gardena – 64 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

supportive housing placements are necessary to address the needs of this population.

Additionally, expanding transitional housing options for youth is essential to reduce their risk of long-term homelessness.

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

The 2025 PIT Count revealed that Hispanic/Latino individuals make up 4 3 percent of the homeless population, followed by White individuals at 3 3 percent, and Black/African American individuals at 28 percent. Despite making up only 11.6 percent of the SPA’s total population, Black/African American s account for 28 percent of those experiencing homelessness, indicating a stark racial disparity.

These disparities highlight the need for targeted outreach programs, culturally responsive case management services, and resource allocation. Addressing the root causes of racial disparities in homelessness will require expanding economic opportunities, wo rkforce development programs, and access to affordable housing for historically marginalized groups.

Table 28 – Nature and Extent of Homelessness
Race Sheltered Unsheltered

White 670 1,130
Black / African American 800 717
Asian 37 38
American Indian / Alaskan Native 52 201
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 20 51
Middle Eastern or North African 13 31
Hispanic/Latina/e/o 734 1,620
Data Source: 2025 Los Angeles CoC PIT Count – Service Planning Area 8 Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

A majority of the homeless population in SPA 8 is unsheltered (64 percent), residing in vehicles, encampments, or other places not meant for habitation. Emergency shelters and transitional housing programs serve 1,955 individuals in SPA 8, representing a 36 percent increase from the prior year (1,436 in 2024). While this trend is reflective of the increasing capacity of emergency shelters and transitional housing, the demand for shelter beds and transitional housing still far exceeds supply.

Among the unsheltered population, 42 percent meet the definition of chronic homelessness, while only 23.6 percent of sheltered individuals are chronically homeless.

This highlights the critical role emergency shelters and transitional housing play in stabilizing individuals and preventing recurring homelessness.

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Discussion
The City of Gardena, in collaboration with LAHSA and local service providers, must prioritize expanding emergency shelter capacity, increasing permanent supportive housing, and strengthening mental health and substance use treatment programs. The city should leverage federal , state, and local resources to enhance homeless prevention programs, rental assistance, and workforce development initiatives. By implementing comprehensive, data -driven strategies, Gardena can create a more effective homeless response system, ensuring greater housing stability, and improved quality of life for its most vulnerable residents.

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment
Introduction
Gardena is home to several special needs populations who face significant barriers to stable housing and supportive services due to unique vulnerabilities. These populations include the elderly and frail elderly, individuals with disabilities, persons with alcohol or drug addictions, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of domestic violence.

Unlike the general population, t hese groups often require tailored housing solutions and specialized services to address barriers such as limited income, accessibility needs, health conditions, and social stigma.

This section provides an overview of the characteristics of each group , their specific housing and supportive service needs , and strategies to address these challenges . By understanding the unique obstacles faced by these groups, the City can design and implement programs that foster stability, independence, and improved quality of life for its most vulnerable residents.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community.

Elderly and Frail Elderly
The elderly population, defined by HUD as individuals aged 62 or older, is a growing demographic in the City of Gardena, accounting for approximately 21 percent of the total population (ACS S0101). A particularly vulnerable subset of this group is the frail elderly, who require assistance with three or more daily living activities.

The City is home to 8,580 elderly households, constituting 42 percent of all households (Table 7). Among these, 5,545 elderly households are low - and moderate-income ( ≤ 80 percent of AMI). Financial challenges remain pronounced among these elderly households, with 40 percent experiencing cost burdens (2,235 households) and 21 percent facing severe cost burdens (1,165 households).

Elderly households’ reliance on fixed or limited incomes leaves them particularly vulnerable to rising costs, financial instability, and diminished quality of life. As the City’s population continues to age, the demand for housing and supportive services tailored to the needs of elderly and frail elderly residents will grow.

Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities , defined by HUD as individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional impairments that substantially limit major life activities , represent 12 percent of the City’s population (7,088 residents) (ACS S1810). The correlation between age and disability is significant, with slightly over one third (37.8 percent or 3,644 residents) of disabled residents being over the age of 65. The most common disabilities include ambulatory difficulty (62 percent), independent living difficulty (52 percent), and hearing difficulty (37 percent).

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Persons with disabilities frequently encounter unique barriers to independent living, including limited employment opportunities, high healthcare costs, and discrimination in securing housing. The scarcity of units that are both affordable and accessible further exacerbates these challenges, highlighting the importance of tailored housing solutions that promote independence and stability.

Persons with Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug addictions, continue to pose a significant challenge in Gardena. While obtaining accurate data on addiction is difficult due to the stigma surrounding substance use and fear of criminal repercussions , available statistics reveal concerning trends that indicate a pressing need for intervention.

In Los Angeles County, alcohol and other drug related hospitalizations increased by 38 percent from 2012 to 2022 ( LA County Public Health ). The opioid crisis , in particular, continues to have a profound impact on the community. In 2023, the County reported 2,085 opioid-related deaths, which is a dramatic increase from the 494 deaths in 2014 (LA County Public Health ). Alarmingly, 94 percent of these fatalities were linked to fentanyl, highlighting the growing presence of this highly potent synthetic opioid and its devastating consequences.

Substance use often exacerbates barriers to stable housing, employment, and healthcare.

These challenges are further complicated by the stigma surrounding addiction, which frequently discourages individuals from seeking treatment.

Victims of Domestic Violence
In 2024, the Gardena Police Department responded to 221 domestic violence related calls.

Many survivors require immediate relocation to long-term housing to escape dangerous environments. Survivors face numerous challenges, including financial instability, the need for legal advocacy, and rebuilding their lives after leaving abusive situations.

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
The housing and supportive service needs of these populations were identified through resident surveys, consultations with stakeholders and service providers, and analyses of local and national data sources and reports . These efforts provided a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and service gaps faced by these populations.

Elderly and Frail Elderly
The housing and supportive service needs of the elderly and frail elderly residents are centered on maintaining independence, ensuring accessibility, and promoting social connection. Key housing needs include affordable units equipped with aging -in-place features, such as grab bars, ramps, no-step entries, and single-story layouts. Accessible transportation options, proximity to healthcare services, and community-based programs are essential to enhancing quality of life.

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Supportive services must address the unique challenges faced by elderly residents, including fixed incomes, mobility limitations, and social isolation. Services such as in-home care, meal delivery, and social engagement programs are critical to mitigate the risks associated with aging and fostering independence.

Persons with Disabilities
Housing needs for persons with disabilities include affordable and accessible units that accommodate a variety of impairments, such as mobility challenges, sensory disabilities, and cognitive conditions. Features such as widened doorways, no step thresholds, lowered countertops, roll-in showers, and auditory or visual aids are critical to ensuring independence. Proximity to healthcare providers and accessible public transportation further enhances the ability of persons with disabilities to live independently.

Supportive services should include case management, vocational training, and access to specialized healthcare. These services help disabled individuals overcome the unique challenges they face by ensuring they have opportunities for independent living.

Persons with Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Stable housing paired with integrated supportive services is vital for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Transitional housing, sober living environments, and long- term supportive housing provide safe and structured settings conducive to recovery and reintegration into the community.

Supportive services must include detoxification programs, outpatient and inpatient treatment options, counseling, and peer support networks. Prevention and education initiatives targeting youth and at -risk populations are key to altering perception of substance use and mitigating its impact on the community.

Victims of Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence , and other members of their households such as children, often require immediate access to emergency shelter s or transitional housing to escape unsafe environments. Long -term supportive housing is also needed to ensure survivors can achieve stability and rebuild their lives.

Supportive services must include counseling, legal advocacy, financial assistance, and workforce development programs to address the comprehensive needs of survivors and promote self-sufficiency.

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

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) compromises the immune system, which can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if not treated. According to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Atlas Plus Program, 51,652 residents were living with HIV in Los Angeles County in 202 3, including 1,627 newly diagnosed cases that year.

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achieved viral suppression. These outcomes highlight the importance of access to affordable healthcare to manage their condition effectively.

Individuals living with HIV/AIDS are more likely to experience housing instability, discrimination, and limited access to healthcare. Stable and affordable housing is a key determinant of health for this population, as it supports adherence to treatment pl ans, reduces the risk of health complications, and minimizes hospitalization rates. As such, the availability of affordable housing near specialized HIV/AIDS healthcare providers is particularly vital to improving health outcomes and quality of life for this population.

Families of individuals with HIV/AIDS face additional burdens, including navigating the social stigma associated with the condition , managing financial pressures from medical expenses, and navigating the complexities of accessing appropriate service providers.

These challenges often result in heightened stress and economic strain, creating a cycle of instability that hinders effective treatment and overall well-being.

Addressing gaps in supportive services is also critical to improving the quality of life for individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families. Initiatives should prioritize addressing both physical and mental health needs through case management, counseling, and nutritional assistance. These services are essential for improving health outcomes and ensuring individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families can lead healthy, stable, and dignified lives.

Discussion
This section highlights the various challenges faced by special needs populations in the City of Gardena. Each group experiences distinct barriers to stable housing and supportive services, ranging from affordability and accessibility to social stigma and access to specialized services.

Addressing these needs requires a comprehensive approach that expands affordable housing options with integrated supportive services that are tailored to the unique needs of these residents.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities.

Gardena recognizes the importance of well -maintained and accessible public facilities in supporting community well-being and enhancing quality of life for residents , particularly low- and moderate -income households . Through community engagement efforts and stakeholder consultations conducted as part of the Consolidated Plan process, residents identified improvements to neighborhood facilities, parks, and youth -oriented spaces as important community priorities. These facilities play a vital role in providing opportunities for recreation, community engagement, and access to supportive services.

While these needs remain important, the City anticipate address public facility improvements primarily through other funding sources, including feder al and state grant programs and the City’s local general fund. For instance, the City is currently leveraging federal Community Project Funding (CPF) to revitalize and transform the Community Aquatic and Senior Center into a state -of-the-art facility that serves residents of all ages and demographics. As a result, the City does not anticipate utilizing its limi ted CDBG resources for public facility improvements during the Consolidated Plan period. Instead, CDBG funds will be prioritized for activities where the program can have the greatest impact on addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income households.

How were these needs determined?
The City’s public facility needs were identified through a combination of community engagement, stakeholder input, and data analysis conducted during the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. Key sources include resident surveys, community meetings, stakeholder consultations, and review of local planning documents.

This multi -faceted approach provided residents and stakeholders with opportunities to identify priority needs and the role these facilities play in supporting vulnerable populations and overall quality of life. Together, these source s informed the City’s understanding of public facility needs while helping ensure that future investments, regardless of funding source, are aligned with community priorities and support access for low- and moderate-income residents.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements.

Public improvements are essential for creating safe, accessible, and suitable living environments, particularly in underserved neighborhoods . During the Consolidated Plan outreach process, residents and stakeholders identified improvements to neighborhood infrastructure, particularly accessibility enhancements and pedestrian safety improvements, as important community priorities.

While these infrastructure needs remain important, the City anticipates addressing public improvements primarily through other funding sources, including Measure R, Proposition A, Proposition C, and Gas Tax revenue. As a result, the City does not anticipate utilizing its limited CDBG resources for public improvement activities during the Consolidated Plan City of Gardena – 71 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

period. Instead, CDBG funds will be prioritized for activities where the program can have the greatest impact on addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

How were these needs determined?
The City’s public infrastructure needs were identified through a combination of community engagement, stakeholder consultations, and review of local planning documents during the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. Community meetings and surveys provided opportunities for residents to highlight infrastructure priorities. Stakeholder consultation also provided additional insight into infrastructure challenges affecting low- and moderate- income residents.

In addition, the City reviewed existing planning documents and infrastructure assessments, including the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which helped identify both current infrastructure needs and long-term investment priorities. Together, these sources informed the City’s understanding of infrastructure needs while ensuring that future improvements are aligned with community priorities and support safe and accessible neighborhoods.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services.

Public services are an important component of supporting community well -being and addressing the needs of low - and moderate-income residents in Gardena. Through the Consolidated Plan outreach process, residents and stakeholders identified several public service needs, including youth development programs and services that support survivors of domestic violence. These programs play a critical role in providing safe and constructive environments for vulnerable households.

While these service needs remain important, the City anticipates that many of these programs will continue to be addressed through other funding sources and existing partnerships with various service providers. For instance, the City will continue supporting the Fair Housing Foundation with General Fund dollars to ensure residents have access to fair housing services. Given the City’s limited CDBG allocation, the City does not anticipate utilizing CDBG funds for public service activities during the Consolidated Plan period.

Instead, the City will prioritize CDBG resources for activities where the program can have the greatest impact in addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

How were these needs determined?
The City’s public service needs were identified through a combination of community engagement, stakeholder input, and review of local data during the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. These efforts provided insight into community priorities and highlighted potential gaps in available services.

Together, these sources informed the City’s understanding of public service needs while ensuring that future investments, regardless of funding source, are responsive to community priorities and support for low- and moderate-income residents.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview
The Market Analysis section provides a clear picture of the environment in which the City of Gardena must administer its programs over the course of the Consolidated Plan. In conjunction with the Needs Assessment, this analysis serves as the basis for identifying the City’s housing assets and needs, understanding the private market dynamics, and determining where to focus public investment over the next five years.

The housing market analysis evaluates Gardena's housing market in terms of supply, demand, cost, and condition of housing. It also identifies the existing public housing stock, whether any units are at risk of being lost from the affordable housing inventory, and the condition of said units to inform the City’s strategy for improving the living environment of households residing in public and assisted housing.

The homeless and special needs analysis describes the current inventory and capacity of facilities, housing, and services to meet the needs of homeless persons and special needs populations that require supportive housing services due to factors such as age, disability, and other vulnerabilities.

The barriers to affordable housing analysis evaluates whether there are any regulatory barriers to affordable housing, including public policies that affect the cost of housing and the incentives to develop, maintain, or improve affordable housing in Gardena. These include tax policies, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, and policies that negatively impact the return on residential investment.

The broadband and hazard mitigation analysis focuses on the needs of low- and moderate- income communities, particularly as it relates to their gaps in access to high-speed internet and their vulnerability to natural hazards.

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units
Introduction
The availability, composition, and affordability of housing in Gardena significantly impacts residents’ ability to secure stable and suitable housing. This section analyzes the City’s housing stock, including property types, tenure distribution, and unit sizes, to evaluate whether the supply meets the needs of the population. The total number of residential structures by property type is provided in Table 29. Property types include single-family (1- 4 units), multi-family (5 or more units), and mobile homes. Table 30 details the number of residential structures by unit size (number of bedrooms) and tenure.

Gardena’s housing market is characterized by limited inventory, rising demand, and increasing construction costs, all of which contribute to affordability challenges. As of 2020, the City had 21,375 housing units, of which 47 percent were owner-occupied (10,005 units), 49 percent were renter-occupied (10,385 units), and 5 percent were vacant (985 units). The housing stock predominantly consists of single-family homes (67 percent), followed by multi-family units (28 percent) and a small proportion of mobile homes (6 percent). The City’s development patterns have led to a relative shortage of diverse housing types that could better serve the needs of different household sizes and income levels.

There is a clear imbalance between housing unit sizes and tenure types, which affects accessibility and affordability. Owner-occupied units tend to be larger, with 72 percent offering four or more bedrooms, compared to just 21 percent of rental units. Conversely, rental properties are far more likely to be smaller units, with 38 percent of all rental units consisting of studios or one-bedroom apartments, whereas only 5 percent of owner - occupied units fall into this category . This disparity disproportionately impacts larger households, forcing many into overcrowded conditions or cost burdens due to limited options. These mismatches in unit availability and affordability exacerbate housing instability, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents.

Table 29 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Property Type Number Percent
1-unit detached structure 9,385 44%
1-unit, attached structure 2,105 10%
2-4 units 2,780 13%
5-19 units 3,335 16%
20 or more units 2,555 12%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 1,215 6%
Total 21,375 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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Table 30 – Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number Percent Number Percent

No bedroom 170 2% 810 8%
1 bedroom 335 3% 3,100 30%
2 or 3 bedrooms 2,265 23% 4,300 41%
4 or more bedrooms 7,235 72% 2,175 21%
Total 10,005 100% 10,385 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 31 – Affordable Housing Covenants
Property Assisted
Units Total Units Funding Status

Abrego Gardens 3 9 Non-HUD 31-Dec-29
Beach Court Apts. 6 6 HUD
202/811 30-Sep-25
The Boulders 1 14 Non-HUD 20-Mar-49
Braddock House 1 1 Non-HUD 10-Aug-67
Brittany Park 4 4 Non-HUD 31-Dec-28
Casa con Tres 11 12 Non-HUD 28-May-37
Casa de Familia 15 16 Non-HUD 30-Aug-35
Casa de las Flores 7 43 Non-HUD 11-Aug-34
Central Plaza Apts. 22 112 Section 8 30-Nov-41
College Park Apts. 11 35 Non-HUD 11-Feb-64
Data Source: HUD Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Database; 2021-2029 Housing Element

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

The City of Gardena leverages a variety of federal, state, and local programs to support the development and preservation of affordable housing. The Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) program, administered by the LACDA, provides rental assistance to approximately 601 low- income households, enabling them to secure housing in the private market. However, due to limited availability of rental units that meet program standards, many voucher recipients struggle to find housing.

As shown in Table 31, there are 4 residential properties with a total of 314 assisted units.

These properties serve low-income families, elderly residents, and individuals with disabilities. Some properties such as Spring Park Senior Villas provide units specifically for seniors, while others such as Gardena Valley Towers provide affordable housing for low- income families. Many of these units are subject to affordability covenants that ensure they remain affordable for extended periods, with expiration dates ranging from 2026 to 2065.

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

Reductions in publicly subsidized housing stock contribute to the shortage of affordable housing. Without proactive intervention, these units are at risk of converting to market rate housing, potentially displacing low - and moderate-income households. For this reason, HUD requires the City to analyze the scope of potential losses to better safeguard the community’s affordable housing inventory.

The preservation of existing affordable housing is a critical concern, as many units are at risk of converting to market-rate housing when affordability restrictions expire. Currently, three project-based Section 8 contracts, covering 278 affordable units, are renewed either annually or every five years, making them vulnerable to market -rate conversion upon contract expiration. The loss of these units would significantly impact the current tenants and reduce the availability of affordable housing in the community.

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? Gardena’s total housing stock of 21,375 units does not adequately meet the needs of its residents, particularly in terms of affordability and unit size distribution. Rising housing costs, coupled with low vacancy rates, create intense competition for available units, driving up rents and limiting options for low- and moderate-income households. The lack of diverse housing types exacerbates these challenges.

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Describe the need for specific types of housing.

Gardena’s housing market exhibits critical gaps across various housing types, resulting in a mismatch between the available supply and demand.

Smaller Housing Alternatives
Gardena faces a shortage of affordable studios and one-bedroom units that are suitable for single-person households , small families , and seniors seeking to downsize. Currently, households with two people or fewer make up 56 percent of all households, including 5,471 homeowners and 5,902 renters. Despite this demand , the housing stock only offers 505 owner-occupied units and 3,910 renter-occupied units with one bedroom or less.

This limited inventory creates intense competition , driving up rental and purchase prices for smaller units. As a result, many individuals are forced to pay more than they can sustainably afford, live in units that do not fit their needs, or leave the community entirely.

Seniors often struggle to find affordable, appropriately sized homes preventing them from downsizing. This, in turn, limits housing mobility as larger homes that could accommodate growing families remain occupied by older adults who have few alternative options.

Expanding the supply of smaller affordable units is critical to alleviating these pressures and providing greater housing choice for residents in different stages of life.

Family-Sized Rentals
The scarcity of larger rental units with four or more bedrooms poses significant challenges for larger families in Gardena. As shown in the Needs Assessment, 1,234 low- and moderate-income households experience overcrowding, with renters making up 76 percent (940 households) of this total. According to 2016-2020 ACS data (S2501), there are 2,821 renters with four or more people in their household. However, the existing housing stock includes only 2,175 rental units with four or more bedrooms, which is insufficient to meet demand.

This shortage forces many families to live in overcrowded conditions or pay unsustainably high rents to secure adequate spaces. The lack of family-sized rental units disproportionately affects low - and moderate -income households, placing them under severe financial strain and increasing their risk of housing instability or displacement.

Without access to appropriately sized homes, families must often double up with relatives, rent smaller units, or relocate outside of the City. Addressing this issue will re quire the development of larger rental units that are affordable across various income levels to ensure families can secure stable and adequate housing without excessive cost burdens.

Accessible Housing
Another critical gap in Gardena’s housing market is the lack of accessible housing for individuals with disabilities. Many residents require specific features such as grab bars, ramps, widened doorways, no step thresholds, and auditory or visual aids to maintain their independence and quality of life. However, the existing housing stock lacks sufficient units equipped with these features, leaving many individuals without viable housing options.

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The lack of accessible units not only limits opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live independently but also creates additional barriers for caregivers and family members.

Moreover, the absence of accessible housing exacerbates imbalances in housing choice and quality for residents with disabilities, who may already face other economic or social challenges. To address these needs, it is imperative for the City to prioritize the development of accessible units in both new construction and rehabilitation projects.

Discussion
Gardena’s housing market faces significant supply gaps that hinder affordability and accessibility for various population groups. The shortage of small, affordable units makes it difficult for single -person households, small families, and seniors to find suitable housing. At the same time, large families struggle with overcrowding due to a lack of spacious rental options, and individuals with disabilities face barriers to securing accessible homes.

Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes expanding the diversity of housing types, increasing the supply of affordable units, and ensuring that new developments meet the needs of a broad range of residents. By aligning policy efforts and resources with identified housing needs, the City can create a more sustainable housing market that meets the needs of all residents.

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing
Introduction
The cost of housing is a key determinant of accessibility and stability within a community.

In Gardena, rising housing costs continue to place significant financial strain on residents, particularly low- and moderate-income households. The gap between housing costs and income levels has widened dramatically, making homeownership unattainable for most and rental housing increasingly unaffordable. When housing costs rise faster than wages, affordability gaps emerge, leading to increased cost burdens, overcrowding, displacement, and homelessness.

Recent trends highlight significant increases in home values and rents, driven by limited housing supply, strong demand, and rising construction costs. Between 2010 and 2020, the median home value in the City increased by 46 percent, rising from $354,900 to $519,000.

Over the same period, median contract rents increased by 18 percent, from $ 1,082 to $1,281. These increases accelerated b etween 2020 and 202 3, with home values surging another 29 percent to $667,600, and median contract rents rising 37 percent to $1,761.

These rapid cost increases highlight the growing affordability crisis for Gardena residents.

Fair Market Rents (FMR) and HOME Rents remain lower than the area’s median rents, indicating the importance of rental assistance programs in bridging affordability gaps.

Despite this, the availability of affordable units remains insufficient to meet demand.

Table 32 – Cost of Housing
Cost of Housing 2010 2020 2023 % Change

Median Home Value $354,900 $519,000 $667,600 46%
Median Contract Rent $1,082 $1,281 $1,761 18%
Data Source: 2006-2010 ACS (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year); 2019-2023 ACS (DP04) Table 33 – Rent Paid
Rent Paid Number Percent

Less than $500 830 8.0%
$500-999 1,810 17.4%
$1,000-1,499 4,440 42.8%
$1,500-1,999 1,955 18.8%
$2,000 or more 1,365 13.1%
Total 10,400 100.1%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
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Table 34 – Housing Affordability
Units Affordable to Household Earning Renter Owner

30% HAMFI 485 No Data
50% HAMFI 2,255 490
80% HAMFI 6,660 935
100% HAMFI No Data 1,535
Total 9,400 2,960
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Table 35 – Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent Efficiency 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR

Fair Market Rent $1,534 $1,747 $2,222 $2,888 $3,170
High HOME Rent $1,415 $1,518 $1,823 $2,097 $2,320
Low HOME Rent $1,103 $1,182 $1,418 $1,639 $1,828
Data Source: 2023 HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Table 36 – Rental Housing Costs
Rental Cost by Bedroom 2023 2024 2025

1-bedroom $1,895 $1,895 $1,925
2-bedroom $2,225 $2,395 $2,495
3-bedroom $3,850 $3,400 $4,000
Data Source: Zumper Research

Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? The City of Gardena's housing market does not adequately serve households across all income levels. On paper, 10,825 housing units are considered affordable to the City’s 11,910 low- and moderate-income households (≤ 80 percent of AMI). While this may suggest there is only a shortage of 1,085 units, this figure is misleading because it does not account for critical issues such as the suitability of housing for specific household needs, whether units are actually available for occupancy, or whether affordable units are occupied by households they are intended to serve. These challenges highlight the complexities of the housing market and the barriers faced by many residents in securing appropriate and affordable housing.

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households, there is no assurance that these units are occupied by the intended income groups. Higher-income households often occupy lower -cost housing, which reduces the availability of these units for low - and moderate-income residents who need them most.

This misallocation exacerbates the housing crisis and highlights a key inefficiency in the market.

Additionally, the Needs Assessment revealed widespread housing cost burdens among low- and moderate-income households, with the greatest challenges faced by extremely low-income households (≤ 30 percent of AMI) . There are 4,240 extremely low -income households in Gardena competing for just 485 affordable units. This results in a market characterized by high competition, low vacancy rates, and the lack of alternative options which makes these units effectively inaccessible for many residents. Low- and moderate- income households face similar pressures, as housing demand continues to exceed the production of affordable units.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
Housing affordability challenges are projected to persist as home values and rents continue to rise faster than income levels. With the median home value reaching $667,600 in 2023, homeownership remains unattainable for most residents. To afford a home at this price point, a household would need an annual income of approximately $165,814.64, assuming a 20 percent down payment of $ 133,520. This income threshold far exceeds what most Gardena residents earn, effectively locking them out of homeownership and in creasing long-term reliance on rental housing. As home prices continue to rise, the opportunity to build generational wealth through homeownership diminishes, particularly for low - and moderate-income households.

The rental market presents similarly concerning trends. The current market rent for a two- bedroom unit at $2,495 and a three-bedroom unit at $4,000 places these housing options well beyond the financial reach of many low - and moderate-income residents. At these prices, a household would need an annual income of $99,800 to afford a two-bedroom unit and $160,000 for a three-bedroom unit without experiencing cost burdens. This highlights the severe affordability gap in the rental market. As rental costs continue to climb, low- and moderate-income households face even greater barriers to securing stable housing, pushing many into cost burdened, overcrowded, or substandard housing conditions.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? Fair Market Rents (FMR) and HOME Rents are essential tools for addressing the housing affordability gap in Gardena, particularly for low -income households. These programs provide crucial benchmarks for affordable rental pricing that align with the financial capacity of households earning at or below specific income thresholds.

For instance, the 2023 FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $2,222 which is 11 percent lower than the area median rent of $2,495 for the same type of unit. Low HOME Rents provide an even City of Gardena – 81 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

deeper level of affordability, with two -bedroom units priced at $ 1,418, making them accessible to low-income households. These rent levels provide a much-needed safety net, yet the availability of units at these price points is extremely limited due to financial disincentives for landlords and developers.

The significant gap between market-rate rents and affordable rent thresholds highlights the inability of the private market to produce and maintain low-cost housing without significant subsidies. For a developer , renting a two -bedroom unit at Low HOME Rent levels would result in $258,480 of foregone income over a 20 -year affordability period compared to market-rate rents. Even renting a t FMR levels would result in $ 65,520 in lost income over the same period. These figures reveal the financial disincentives inherent in producing affordable housing, emphasizing the critical role of public assistance to encourage private sector participation in affordable housing development.

Discussion
Gardena's housing affordability crisis is driven by rising home values, escalating rents, and the inability of the private market to produce affordable units without significant public assistance. Homeownership remains out of reach for most residents, and rental costs continue to climb, disproportionately affecting low- and moderate-income households.

To address these challenges, the City must adopt a comprehensive approach that integrates the production of new affordable units , the preservation of existing affordable housing, and the expansion of rental assistance programs. Public investment is critical to offset the financial losses incurred by developers to ensure that Gardena's housing stock meets the needs of all residents, not just those who can afford market-rate housing.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
Assessing the condition and age of the City of Gardena's housing stock provides essential insights into the challenges of maintaining safe, habitable, and affordable housing. The condition of housing not only affects its livability but also impacts affordability . This evaluation is critical for developing strategies to address housing deficiencies, mitigate health risks, and preserve the long-term viability of the City’s existing housing inventory.

As of 2020, approximately 34 percent of owner -occupied units and 48 percent of renter - occupied units in the City exhibit at least one substandard condition such as lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities, overcrowding, or cost burden. These conditions are most prevalent among low - and moderate -income households, who often lack the financial resources to address them. Compounding these challenges, 79 percent of the housing stock was built before 1980, increasing the likelihood of structural deficiencies, outdated electrical and plumbing systems, and lead -based paint hazards. The condition and aging nature of the housing stock emphasizes the critical need for rehabilitation programs that support both homeowners and landlords in addressing deficiencies.

Definitions
The City of Gardena defines housing conditions based on the California Health and Safety Code (HSC). A housing unit is classified as “substandard” if it poses a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of its occupants or the public. Conditions that contribute to substandard housing include:
• Inadequate sanitation (e.g., lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities) • Structural hazards (e.g., compromised foundations, walls, or other vertical supports) • Hazardous electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems that are un safe or not functioning properly
• Faulty weather protection (e.g., leaky roofs or insufficient insulation) • Fire, health, or safety hazards (as determined by appropriate fire or health official) • Use of unapproved or unsafe construction materials, or non-compliant additions • Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces.

For the purposes of the CDBG programs, housing units in substandard condition are considered suitable for rehabilitation if the deficiencies can be corrected in a cost-effective manner without requiring complete demolition.

Housing units are classified as being in “standard” condition if they comply with all applicable state and local requirements and meet HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE).

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Table 37 – Condition of Units
Condition of Units
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number Percent Number Percent

With one selected Condition 3,380 34% 5,015 48%
With two selected Conditions 280 3% 845 8%
With three selected Conditions 0 0% 55 1%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 6,350 63% 4,475 43%
Total 10,010 100% 10,390 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 38 – Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number Percent Number Percent

2000 or later 670 7% 465 4%
1980-1999 1,205 12% 2,020 19%
1950-1979 5,950 59% 6,155 59%
Before 1950 2,180 22% 1,745 17%
Total 10,005 100% 10,385 99%
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Table 39 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Risk of LBP Hazard
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number Percent Number Percent

Units Built Before 1980 8,130 81% 7,900 76%
with children under 6 590 6% 165 2%
Units Built Before 1980 with
households <80% AMI 15,190 19.6% 25,655 36.2%
with children under 6 1,785 2.3% 5,805 8.2%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present)

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Table 40 – Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation Total

Vacant Units 0 0 0
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 0 0 0
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Data Source: No Data Available

Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Gardena housing stock shows widespread signs of deterioration, particularly among rental units which constitute the majority of the City’s housing inventory. As Table 37 indicates, approximately 48 percent of renter -occupied and 34 percent of owner -occupied units exhibit at least one substandard condition. Among rental units, 8 percent have two or more conditions, with some showing multiple deficiencies that compound housing instability.

The age of a housing unit is a key predictor of its likelihood to require rehabilitation. In Gardena, over 79 percent of all housing units were built before 1980, with a significant portion dating back more than 45 years. Older housing is more likely to have structural deficiencies, outdated systems, and environmental hazards such as lead-based paint (LBP).

Older homes not only require maintenance but also contribute to higher utility costs due to outdated insulation, inefficient appliances, and poor ventil ation. Without rehabilitation, these issues can worsen over time, leading to unsafe and uninhabitable conditions for many residents.

Given that nearly half of all renter-occupied units and more than a third of owner-occupied units require repairs, housing rehabilitation programs must be prioritized. Low - and moderate-income homeowners often lack the financial means to make essential repairs, leading to progressive deterioration of their properties. Programs that provide grants or low-interest loan s for rehabilitation are essential to supporting these households and preserving the quality and affordability of the City’s housing stock.

Rental housing, which accounts for over half of Gardena's housing units, require additional attention. Many landlords lack incentives or the financial capacity to make necessary repairs, leaving renters vulnerable to unsafe and unhealthy living environments. Expanding landlord incentive programs, coupled with stronger code enforcement, is critical to ensuring rental units remain habitable.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards
One of the most pressing risks associated with aging housing stock is the presence of lead- based paint (LBP) in homes constructed before 1978, when lead paint was banned. Among Gardena’s 16,030 pre-1980 housing units, an estimated 13,175 are occupied by low - and City of Gardena – 85 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

moderate-income households. Within this group , 3,180 units house children under six years old, representing a high-risk population for lead poisoning.

Exposure to lead can cause severe health effects , especially for children, including developmental delays, behavioral issues, and neurological damage. Addressing LBP hazards through testing and abatement programs, tenant education, and landlord compliance measures is essential to protecting public health and ensuring safe housing.

Discussion
The aging condition of Gardena's housing stock presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Rehabilitation of existing housing is a cost -effective solution that not only extends the lifespan of aging properties but also prevents the loss of affordable housing units, reduces health hazards, and improves residents’ quality of life.

Preservation efforts are particularly vital for low - and moderate-income households, who are disproportionately impacted by substandard conditions and face the greatest obstacles to maintaining their homes. By implementing comprehensive housing rehabilitat ion programs, the City can ensure its housing inventory remains safe, habitable, and accessible.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing
Introduction
As indicated in the Needs Assessment, the City of Gardena does not operate traditional public housing developments. Instead, LACDA administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to provide housing assistance to low - and moderate-income households.

This decentralized approach leverages partnerships with private landlords and housing providers to meet the City’s affordable housing needs.

Table 41 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Program Type
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant-
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*

# unit
vouchers
available
261 2,962 21,798 1 21,797 1,264 1,357 558
# of
accessible
units

Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*Data was not available on vouchers by project-based and tenant-based designation Describe the supply of public housing developments.

There are no public housing developments in the City of Gardena. Housing choice and project-based vouchers serve as the primary tool for addressing housing affordability challenges. These vouchers provide crucial assistance to low -income families, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities, enabling them to secur e housing in the private market. However, the current supply is insufficient to meet the City’s growing demand for affordable housing.

Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan Gardena does not have any traditional public housing developments . All housing assistance is provided through the HCV program . LACDA monitors the condition of all voucher-assisted units to ensure they meet HUD’s standards.

Table 42 - Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Not applicable Not applicable
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Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction.

While there are no public housing units in the City, LACDA ensures that all voucher-assisted units comply with HUD standards. The NSPIRE inspection criteria evaluates the physical condition of units, focusing on health, safety, and habitability. These inspections play a critical role in preserving the quality of the existing assisted housing stock and addressing the unique needs of voucher holders.

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

LACDA employs a comprehensive strategy to improve the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in assisted housing. These efforts aim to enhance housing quality, promote economic mobility, and address the holistic needs of vulnerable populations. Key components of the stratgy include:
• Counseling: LACDA counsels HCV holders to assist them with locating units in areas with lower concentrations of poverty or minority populations. This initiative supports deconcentration efforts and expands access to higher opportunity neighborhoods which improve outcomes for families.
• Resource Leveraging: The agency actively seeks additional funding and resources to maintain and expand the supply of safe, decent, and sanitary housing units. • Supportive Service Partnerships: LACDA partners with community organizations to provide on -site services desined to address the unique needs of program participants, including:
o Workforce Development: Job training, adult education, and workforce development programs to address income disparities and promote self - sufficiency.
o Childcare and Youth Programs: Affordable childcare and after school programs to alleviate financial pressures on families.
o Healthcare Services: Primary care, mental health support and substance use services for residents.
o Financial Literacy: Credit counseling, budgeting workshops, and homeownership counseling to empower families to achieve financial stability.
o Food Assistance: Partnerships with food banks and meal programs to address food insecurity among households.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services
Introduction
This section provides a summary of the facilities, housing, and services that meet the needs of homeless people throughout the City of Gardena. HUD uses the following definitions for these three facility types:
• Emergency Shelter (ES) is any facility with the primary purpose of providing a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific homeless populations which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements. • Transitional Housing (TH) is designed to provide homeless individuals and families with interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent housing. Transitional housing may be used to cover the costs of up to 24 months of housing with accompanying supportive services. Program participants must have a lease (or sublease) or occupancy agreement when residing in transitional housing. • Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is defined as community -based housing paired with supportive services to serve households in which at least one member has a disability. Housing does not have a designated length of stay in which formerly homeless individuals and families live as independ ently as possible. Under PSH, a program participant must be the tenant on a lease (or sublease) for an initial term of at least one year that is renewable and is terminable only for cause.

The most recent inventory of resources available within Los Angeles County for emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing units comes from the 2024 Housing Inventory reported to HUD by the Los Angeles CoC as reflected below.

Table 43 – Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households ES Beds TH Beds PSH Beds
Current &
New
Current &
New
Current &
New
Under
Development

Households with
Adult(s) and Child(ren) 246 43 79
47 Households with Only
Adults 542 66 691
Chronically Homeless
Households 0 0 162
Veterans 0 22 314
Unaccompanied Youth 13 0 0
Data Source: 2024 Housing Inventory Count

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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons In California, the primary programs for assisting families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh, and Medi -Cal. These programs provide clients with employment assistance, discounted food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing and transportation.

The California Work Opportunities for Kids (CalWORKs) program provides financial assistance and Welfare -to-Work services to California families with little to no cash.

Through this program these families may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help with housing, utilities, childcare, food, clothing, or medical care.

CalFresh, formerly the Food Stamp Program, is a nutritional assistance program that provides Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards to people receiving public assistance to purchase food and other essential items.

The Medi-Cal program provides health coverage for people with low income and limited ability to pay for health coverage, including seniors, those with disabilities, young adults and children, pregnant women, persons in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home, and persons in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP). People receiving federally funded cash assistance programs, such as CalWORKs (a state implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program), th e State Supplementation Program (SSP) (a state supplement to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program), foster care, adoption assistance, certain refugee assistance programs, or In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), are also eligible.

CDBG Funded Activities
Congress designed the CDBG programs to serve low-income people, some of whom may meet the federal poverty definition. At least 70 percent of all CDBG funds must be used for activities that are considered under program rules to benefit low - and moderate-income persons. Additionally, every CDBG activity must meet one of three nation al objectives:
benefit low- and moderate-income persons (at least 51 percent of the beneficiaries must be low- and moderate -income), address slums or blight, or meet a particularly urgent community need.

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

The City of Gardena falls within Service Planning Area (SPA) 8, covering the South Bay region, of the Los Angeles CoC. Harbor Interfaith Services is the Lead Agency with in SPA 8 and operates two emergency shelters in the South Bay for individuals and a separate family shelter. Additionally, St. Margaret’s Center provides emergency and supportive City of Gardena – 90 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

services including hot lunches, case management, and hygiene supplies for homeless and low-income families.

Table 44 – Homeless Service Providers for Gardena
Provider Facility Type Services

City of Gardena ES
Provides case management, emergency
shelter (ES) coordination services, and
homeless prevention assistance.

Gardena Police Department
Mental Health Evaluation Team
(MET)
N/A
Works with a Homeless Coordinator for
on-site outreach. Pairs law enforcement
with mental health professionals.

Harbor Interfaith Services ES Provides emergency shelter and case management for homeless persons.

LA County “Pathway Home” ES Provides temporary motel-based, interim housing for individuals in encampments.

Family Promise of Los Angeles ES, TH
Provides case management, emergency
shelter (ES), and transitional housing
(TH).

Mental Health America of Los
Angeles (MHALA) ES, PSH Provides comprehensive mental health, medical, and support services.

Los Angeles Center for Alcohol
and Drug Use (LA CADA) ES Provides emergency shelter and substance use disorder services.

St. Margaret’s Center ES Provides emergency and supportive services including case management.

Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority (LAHSA) N/A Coordinates regional services and housing.

Holliday’s Helping Hands ES, TH Provides emergency shelter and interim housing to homeless persons.

Catholic Charities ES, TH
Provides emergency shelter, bridge
housing, case management, and other
supportive services to homeless
persons.

New Star Family Center DV Provides supportive services to survivors of domestic violence (DV).

Provider Facility Type Services
Sanctuary of Hope RRH Provides rapid re-housing assistance for young adults.

SHARE Housing PSH
Provides permanent supportive housing
in single-family homes across LA County
for individuals with disabilities, veterans,
and mental health consumers.

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services
Introduction
Gardena is home to several special needs populations who face significant barriers to stable housing and supportive services due to unique vulnerabilities. These populations include the elderly and frail elderly, individuals with disabilities, persons with alcoho l or drug addictions, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of domestic violence.

Unlike the general population, these groups often require tailored housing solutions and specialized services to address barriers such as limited income, accessibility needs, health conditions, and social stigma.

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

The housing and supportive service needs of these populations were identified through resident surveys, consultations with stakeholders and service providers, and analyses of local and national data sources and reports. These efforts provided a comprehensi ve understanding of the unique challenges and service gaps faced by these populations.

Elderly and Frail Elderly
The housing and supportive service needs of the elderly and frail elderly residents are centered on maintaining independence, ensuring accessibility, and promoting social connection. Key housing needs include affordable units equipped with aging -in-place features, such as grab bars, ramps, no -step entries, and single -story layouts. Accessible transportation options, proximity to healthcare services, and community-based programs are essential to enhancing quality of life.

Supportive services must address the unique challenges faced by elderly residents, including fixed incomes, mobility limitations, and social isolation. Services such as in-home care, meal delivery, and social engagement programs are critical to mitigate th e risks associated with aging and fostering independence.

Persons with Disabilities
Housing needs for persons with disabilities include affordable and accessible units that accommodate a variety of impairments, such as mobility challenges, sensory disabilities, and cognitive conditions. Features such as widened doorways, no step thresholds, lowered countertops, roll -in showers, and auditory or visual aids are critical to ensuring independence. Proximity to healthcare providers and accessible public transportation further enhances the ability of persons with disabilities to live independently.

Supportive services should include case management, vocational training, and access to specialized healthcare. These services help disabled individuals overcome the unique challenges they face by ensuring they have opportunities for independent living.

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Persons with Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Stable housing paired with integrated supportive services is vital for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Transitional housing, sober living environments, and long- term supportive housing provide safe and structured settings conducive to recovery and reintegration into the community.

Supportive services must include detoxification programs, outpatient and inpatient treatment options, counseling, and peer support networks. Prevention and education initiatives targeting youth and at -risk populations are key to altering perception of substance use and mitigating its impact on the community.

Victims of Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence often require immediate access to emergency shelters or transitional housing to escape unsafe environments. Long-term supportive housing is also needed to ensure survivors can achieve stability and rebuild their lives.

Supportive services must include counseling, legal advocacy, financial assistance, and workforce development programs to address the comprehensive needs of survivors and promote self-sufficiency.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option available upon discharge fr om an institutional setting.

Coordinated discharge planning for those exiting foster care, health and mental health care, and corrections facilities is recognized as a best practice by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor’s Homeless Initiative . One of the goals included in the County’s Plan to Address Homelessness is to build and strengthen regional support systems to help residents obtain and maintain housing. This collective approach emphasizes methods to increase communication, coordination, and data sharing among institutions and service providers which helps ensure that hospitals, jails, and foster care programs can more effectively assist people being discharged by providing appropriate referrals in order to facilitate smoother transition to supportive or mainstream housing. Moreover, the County Board of Supervisors adopted a “zero tolerance” policy for dischar ging individuals from any County institution, facility, any County sponsored program to homelessness.

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

During the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan period, the Strategic Plan calls for the City to use CDBG funds to support activities that benefit people with special needs. In the 2026-2027 Action Plan, the City will provide CDBG funds to the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment The City of Gardena's regulations are designed to manage growth and maintain community standards. However, certain policies inadvertently hinder the development and preservation of affordable housing. Restrictive zoning, stringent development standards, complex permitting processes, and substantial development fees, all contribute to the ongoing shortage of affordable housing. While these regulations are lawful constraints on housing production, they create barriers that disproportionately impact low- and moderate- income households.

One of the primary barriers to affordable housing development in Gardena is the City’s zoning ordinances and land use designations, which restrict higher -density development to specific areas. Only a small portion of land is zoned for densities of 20 or more units per acre, the minimum typically needed for affordable housing projects to be financially viable.

Multi-family housing is restricted to R-3, R-4, and Mixed-Use (MU) overlay zones, but even in these areas, developers face additional constraints such as parking requirements, open space mandates, and design guidelines, which limit the number of units that can be built and drive-up costs.

The MU overlay zones present another challenge by requiring residential development to be combined with commercial uses. While mixed-use projects can promote walkability and economic activity, they are often costlier and more complex to finance than standalone residential developments. Consequently, these requirements limit opportunities for dedicated affordable housing projects and discourage developers from pursuing such projects in high-opportunity neighborhoods where land values are highest and demand for affordable housing is greatest.

Stringent d evelopment standards further complicate affordable housing production .

Minimum lot sizes, height restrictions , open space requirements , and density limitations make it difficult to achieve the economies of scale needed for affordable housing projects.

For example, in R-3 zones, density is capped at 17.4 units per acre, falling short of the levels typically needed to make affordable housing cost-effective.

Excessive parking requirements also present a significant barrier. Many affordable housing projects serve low-income households, seniors, or individuals who rely on public transportation and own fewer vehicles. Yet developers are forced to dedicate valuable land to parking rather than housing. T hese requirements reduce the total number of housing units that can be built on a given site , increase construction costs, and ultimately raise housing prices.

The cost of permits, impact assessments, and utility connections places a heavy financial burden on affordable housing developers . According to the City’s 2021 -2029 Housing Element, the estimated fees associated with constructing a 15 -unit multi -family project amount to approximately $10 5,000. When combined with rising land costs and City of Gardena – 95 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

construction expenses, t hese fees can render affordable housing projects financially infeasible, pushing developers toward market-rate developments with higher returns.

The cumulative effect of these policies has exacerbated the housing crisis, leading to higher costs, reduced affordability, and limited access to housing in high -opportunity neighborhoods. Addressing these barriers requires bold reforms, targeted incentives, and strategic partnerships. By prioritizing these efforts, Gardena can create a more inclusive housing market, expand affordable housing opportunities, and ensure that all residents, regardless of income, have access to safe, high-quality housing.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets
Introduction
The economic health of the City of Gardena is closely tied to the strength of its workforce, the competitiveness of its businesses, and the adequacy of its infrastructure. As a key hub within the South Bay region, Gardena benefits from a diverse economy, strategic location near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Port of Los Angeles, and proximity to major transportation corridors. However, challenges such as mismatches between workforce skills and employer needs, infrastructure limitations, and ho using affordability constraints must be addressed to sustain long-term economic growth.

This section evaluates the City’s major employment sectors, workforce characteristics, and infrastructure needs while exploring strategies to expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. By aligning investments with local needs, the City can fully unlock its potential and create a more competitive and resilient local economy.

Table 45 – Business Activity
Business Activity by Sector Number of
Workers
Number
of Jobs
Share of
Workers
Share of
Jobs
Jobs less
Workers

Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas 195 45 1% 0% -1%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,465 4,444 14% 18% 4% Construction 866 2,213 3% 9% 6%
Education and Health Care Services 4,789 3,822 19% 16% -3% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,174 749 5% 3% -2% Information 755 127 3% 1% -2%
Manufacturing 2,531 4,217 10% 17% 7%
Other Services 913 927 4% 4% 0%
Professional, Scientific, Management 2,080 828 8% 3% -5% Public Administration 0 0 0% 0% 0%
Retail Trade 2,760 3,310 11% 13% 2%
Transportation and Warehousing 2,003 1,433 8% 6% -2%
Wholesale Trade 1,481 1,540 6% 6% 0%
Total 23,012 23,655 -- -- --
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Workers), 2020 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)

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Table 46 – Labor Force
Labor Force Statistics Number

Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 30,185
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 29,095
Unemployment Rate 3.64%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 9.29%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 2.39%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 47 – Occupations by Sector
Occupations by Sector Number

Management, business and financial 6,185
Farming, fisheries, and forestry occupations 1,760
Service 3,480
Sales and office 7,555
Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair 1,800 Production, transportation, and material moving 1,745
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 48 – Travel Time
Travel Time to Work Number Percent

< 30 Minutes 15,516 58%
30-59 Minutes 8,104 30%
60 or More Minutes 3,198 12%
Total 26,818 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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Table 49 – Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Educational Attainment
In Labor Force Not in Labor
Force Civilian
Employed Unemployed

Less than high school graduate 3,345 200 1,505
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 5,635 150 1,925
Some college or Associate's degree 8,290 240 2,615
Bachelor's degree or higher 7,685 195 1,220
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 50 – Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment by Age
In Labor Force
18–24 25–34 35–44 45–65 65+

Less than 9th grade 70 165 590 1,510 1,595
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 460 470 865 1,445 685
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,200 1,945 1,810 3,955 2,855
Some college, no degree 2,255 2,785 1,560 4,035 1,850
Associate's degree 160 635 720 1,415 705
Bachelor's degree 360 2,205 1,815 2,590 1,630
Graduate or professional degree 10 585 695 1,225 720
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 51 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months by Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months

Less than high school graduate $25,428
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $32,317
Some college or Associate's degree $35,402
Bachelor's degree $52,903
Graduate or professional degree $68,902
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Gardena's economy is anchored by several prominent employment sectors, each with unique contributions and challenges. According to Table 45, the City’s workforce and business activity are concentrated in the following key sectors:
• Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodations: Employing 13 percent of workers but only 7 percent of available jobs, many residents must seek employment outside of the City. Gardena’s proximity to the LAX and major tourism hubs presents an opportunity to expand local hospitality, entertainment, and dining options to capture more tourism-driven economic benefits.
• Manufacturing: Comprising 8 percent of the workforce but 25 percent of all jobs, this industry is one of the City’s major economic drivers. The large surplus of jobs compared to workers (17 percent) suggests this sector heavily relies on labor from outside of the City. Addressing this gap will require vocational training, investment in advanced manufacturing programs, and apprenticeship opportunities. • Education and Health Care Services: This represents the largest sector by employment, accounting for 20 percent of workers and 21 percent of jobs. This sector’s dominance reflects the City’s focus on wellness and the growing needs of an aging population. Workforce training in nursing, medical technology and allied health fields will be essential to meet industry needs and provide residents with pathways into stable high-paying careers.
• Retail Trade: This sector employs 10 percent of Gardena's workforce and makes up 15 percent of local jobs, indicating a stable retail environment. As consumer spending patterns shift toward e -commerce, businesses will need to modernize operations and integrate digital sales channels. Investments in small business support services and workforce training for customer service, logistics, and digital marketing will help sustain the industry’s growth.
• Professional, Scientific, and Management Services: Although 13 percent of residents work in these fields, these jobs only account for 2 percent of local employment opportunities, highlighting a significant talent outflow to other cities .

Expanding business in cubators, technology hubs, and co -working spaces will be critical to retaining talent locally and grow the City’s knowledge-based economy. • Transportation and Warehousing : Accounting for 11 percent of workers and 8 percent of jobs , this sector remains integral to the regional economy. With rising demand for e-commerce logistics, this industry is expected to see continued growth.

Investments in logistics training programs, infrastructure, and warehouse technology advancements will ensure that local workers can access these jobs.

Disparities between the number of workers and available jobs in these sectors reflect underlying challenges. Sectors with more jobs than workers , such as manufacturing, rely heavily on non-resident labor, while sectors with more workers than jobs push residents to commute to neighboring regions for employment. Aligning workforce skills with local job opportunities will help reduce these imbalances and foster a more robust local economy.

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Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community The economic vitality of Gardena hinges on the alignment of workforce capabilities with the demands of local industries. While the City has a relatively well-distributed labor force, there are notable gaps between the skills possessed by workers and the needs of employers. Industries such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare require specialized skills that are currently in short supply. Expanding access to vocational training, adult education, and technical certification programs will ensure residents can compete for higher-wage jobs in emerging industries. Additionally, targeted efforts to improve bilingual education and English language proficiency will enable non -native English speakers to participate fully in the workforce, particularly in customer service and professional fields.

Youth employment opportunities also represent a critical need, as the unemployment rate for residents aged 16 -24 stands at 9.3 percent, which is significantly higher than the citywide unemployment rate of 3.6 percent (Table 46). Programs aimed at expanding youth apprenticeship programs, career mentoring, and job readiness initiatives will be crucial to connect young workers to long-term career pathways.

Infrastructure improvements are equally critical to supporting economic growth. Table 48 reveals that over half (58 percent) of residents commute more than 30 minutes to work, with 12 percent of these workers commuting over an hour. These lengthy commutes, often driven by a jobs -to-housing imbalance, strain the transportation network and impose significant financial burdens on workers. This highlights the need for investment in reliable public transit , efficient road networks , and broadband infrastructure to improve job accessibility. Expanding broadband access will also facilitate remote work, online education, and small business growth.

As revealed during the public meetings, the lack of affordable housing near employment centers is a barrier to economic mobility. Many low - and moderate-income workers are forced to live outside the City, contributing to long commute times. Investing in affordable housing near transit corridors and job centers will improve economic access, reduce transportation burdens, and enhance workforce stability.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

Gardena is poised to experience several economic shifts during the planning period. The City is home to Ducommun and other cutting -edge aerospace firms, presenting opportunities for high -wage job creation in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. Strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and technical training progr ams will be crucial to developing local talent pipelines for these industries and ensuring residents can access these high-paying jobs.

As online shopping continues to expand, the demand for warehouse and last-mile delivery jobs will increase . To capitalize on these opportunities the City will need to invest in City of Gardena – 101 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

workforce training, transportation infrastructure, and modernized industrial space s to accommodate this sector’s growth.

The Civic Center Revitalization project aims to transform Gardena downtown core into a mixed-use economic hub . This initiative will drive commercial investment, housing development, and public space enhancements, making the area more attractive for businesses, residents, and visitors.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
Gardena's labor force consists of 25,740 residents, with 24,955 individuals employed and an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent. The workforce is heavily concentrated in education, health care services, arts and entertainment, retail, and manufacturing. While these sectors provide significant employment opportunities, the concentration in traditional and service- based industries highlights the need to diversify the local economy by developing high - wage industries such as specialized engineering, professional management, and finance.

Educational attainment remains a critical factor influencing workforce participation and earnings. Approximately 14 percent of the workforce lacks a high school diploma, limiting access to higher -paying jobs and contributing to economic disparities. In contrast, residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher earn significantly more, with median annual earnings of $ 52,903, compared to $ 25,428 for those without a high school diploma.

Expanding access to education, technical certifications, and vocational traini ng programs will be vital to bridge this gap and equipping residents with the skills needed to participate in emerging industries that offer greater earning potential and opportunities for upward mobility.

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

The City of Gardena is home to a variety of workforce training initiatives that are instrumental in preparing residents for high -demand careers . El Camino Community College’s IT-Flex and Bio-Flex/Health-Flex programs equip students with essential skills for tech and healthcare careers.

The South Bay Workforce Investment Board ( SBWIB) implements several programs including career counseling, job placement, and apprenticeships in industries such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. Expanding these initiatives will be essential in ensuring residents can access jobs in emerging industries.

These initiatives align with the City’s Consolidated Plan by enhancing employment opportunities for low - and moderate -income residents. Strengthening partnerships between local businesses, workforce agencies, and educational institutions will be essential in ensuring that training programs meet the evolving needs of employers.

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Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
Yes, Gardena participates in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ( CEDS) through its membership in the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).

LACDA develops and maintains the CEDS for Los Angeles County.

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

Gardena adopted a four-year Economic Development Strategic Plan on April 25, 2023. This plan focuses on revenue generating programs, community service enhancements, and modernization of city operations. These strategies closely align with the objectives of the Consolidated Plan, particularly in expanding economic opportunities in underserved neighborhoods and for low- and moderate-income households.

In addition, the City is leveraging its Gardena Economic Business Advisory Co mmission (GEBAC) and One-Stop Business and Career Center services to drive economic growth and job creation. GEBAC focuses on attracting and retaining industrial/commercial jobs, offering job placement, and business support, directly aligning with Consolidated Plan goals for economic opportunities. The South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) has operated the One -Stop Business and Career Center for more than 21 years as part of a workforce system t hat maximizes employment and economic opportunity in partnership with business and the South Bay community.

Discussion
Gardena’s location at the hub of the South Bay, adjacent to LAX and near the San Pedro Harbor makes it a highly desirable location for small and large companies to call home. By leveraging strategic investments and partnerships, the City aims to address skill mismatches, improve job accessibility, and provide all industry clusters with the opportunity to grow and improve the region’s competitiveness. HUD funds will play a critical role in supporting these objectives, particularly in enhancing public infrastructure and expanding affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of “concentration”)
The City of Gardena faces significant housing challenges including cost burdens, overcrowding, and substandard housing conditions. To effectively identify areas of greatest need, a “concentration” of housing problems is defined as any census tract where the percentage of hous eholds experiencing housing problems exceeds the Citywide average by at least 10 percentage points. This methodology allows for consistent evaluation of disparities and ensures resources are directed to neighborhoods with disproportionate housing needs
Citywide, 43.7 percent of households experience housing problems. Using the 10 percentage point threshold, c ensus tracts with over 53.7 percent of households experiencing these issues are considered high-need areas. Based on this, the following census tracts reflect the highest rates of housing problems:
• 6026.01: 62.33 percent
• 6030.05: 54.3 percent
These neighborhoods exhibit the most acute housing challenges and will require targeted intervention through housing development, rehabilitation, and rental assistance programs.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low -income families are concentrated? (include a definition of “concentration”) HUD defines Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) as census tracts with a majority non -White population (greater than 50 percent) and a poverty rate exceeding 40 percent or three times the regional average, whichever is lower. This definition helps pinpoint neighborhoods where racial or ethnic minorities face systemic economic disadvantages.

According to HCD’s 2021 Data Viewer, there are no R/ECAPs in Gardena. Less than 20 percent of the population in most Gardena tracts is under the poverty level. There are two census tracts where 20 to 30 percent of the population is under the poverty level; one located in the northeastern corner of the City and one in the southern section north of W.

Artesia Boulevard. Census tracts that exhibit high concentrations of low -income households and racial and ethnic groups often face overlapping challenges related to housing affordability, access to quality education, and economic mobility.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? Neighborhoods with concentrated housing problems, racial or ethnic minorities, and low- income households often share a range of socioeconomic and structural challenges. These areas are frequently characterized by older, substandard housing stock, overcrowding, and City of Gardena – 104 – 27-31 Consolidated Plan

high rates of housing cost burdens . The convergence of these issues directly impact s residents’ health, safety, and quality of life.

Economic opportunities in these areas also tend to be limited . Many residents work in lower-wage industries such as hospitality, retail, or service, where opportunities for upward mobility are constrained. Additionally, residents in these neighborhoods often face barriers to accessing jobs in higher -paying sectors due to educational attainment gaps, language barriers, and inadequate transportation infrastructure.

Schools in these areas are frequently underfunded, contributing to lower educational outcomes and perpetuating cycles of poverty. Access to essential services such as healthcare, childcare, grocery stores, and recreational facilities is often insufficient, further straining residents’ financial and emotional well-being.

Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Despite these challenges, neighborhoods with concentrated housing problems and racial or ethnic minorities possess valuable community assets that can serve as building blocks for revitalization. The City of Gardena has unique features that can be leveraged to improve quality of life and economic opportunities for residents.

For example, Gardena's manufacturing base provides opportunities for workforce development programs tailored to high -demand skills in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. Similarly, City’s proximity to LAX, the Port of Los Angeles, and aerospace companies presents opportunities to establish workforce training programs that prepare residents for high-paying in-demand jobs in emerging sectors.

More specifically, the northern section of the City is low resource, while the central and southern sections are moderate and high resources areas. Relative to the region, Gardena is in an area of transition with neighboring cities on the east having less access to opportunities and neighboring cities on the west having greater access.

Economic Opportunity
There is one tract in the City with an especially low economic score located in the northeastern section of the City. This tract is categorized as a low resource area and has concentrations of racial/ethnic minorities, children in female-headed households, and LMI households. The tract located along the southern border received the highest economic score.

Education
Areas with lower education scores are concentrated in the northern section of the City. The southern end of the City tends to have higher education scores and one tract along the western border received an education score in the highest percentile. The areas with lower education scores also received lower economic scores and are categorized as low resource.

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Transportation and Employment
Access to transportation, and in turn employment opportunities, improves from northwest to southeast in Gardena. Most of Gardena is considered a High Quality Transit Area (HQTA).

Gardena scored higher than the County average in access to transit and low transportation costs.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? Addressing the overlapping challenges faced by these communities requires a comprehensive approach that combines investments in housing, infrastructure, and public services. By aligning HUD funding with targeted revitalization efforts, the City can improve housing stability, enhance economic mobility, and foster long -term neighborhood sustainability.

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MA-60 Broadband Needs
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low - and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

Access to reliable high -speed internet is a critical component of modern life, enabling residents to pursue education, secure employment, access telehealth services, and engage in civic life. In the City of Gardena, while most residents have access to broadband through fixed and mobile technologies, significant disparities persist, particularly for low - and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

In 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its benchmark for highspeed internet from 25/3 (25 megabits per second (Mbps) download/3 Mbps upload) to 100/20 (100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload). Most of Gardena is well -served by modern, high-speed standards, with speeds meeting or exceeding the FCC’s benchmark speeds. However, this measure does not capture the variability in service reliability and performance across different neighborhoods. In many low - and moderate-income areas, outdated infrastructure delivers lower speeds and higher latency compared to fiber optic or cable broadband options available in higher-income neighborhoods.

Affordability remains a critical barrier. From 2021 through February of 2024, the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provided low-income households with up to $50 per month to offset internet costs . As of December 2023, over 19,727 households in Gardena participated in the program, demonstrating significant demand for affordable internet options. The program’s discontinuation leaves a significant gap, emphasizing the need for financial assistance programs to maintain connectivity for vulnerable populations.

The City complies with HUD’s “Narrowing the Digital Divide” rule (81 FR 92626), which requires that broadband infrastructure be incorporated into all new construction and substantial rehabilitation of HUD-financed multi-family housing. This policy ensures that residents of HUD -assisted properties have access to adequate broadband services at the minimum threshold of 25/3 Mbps.

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

The City is serviced by multiple Internet Service Providers (ISP), including AT&T, Earthlink and Spectrum. Fiber, Viasat, and HughesNet for fixed broadband, and AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon for mobile broadband services.

In areas with few ISPs, residents often face higher prices, slower speeds, and inconsistent service quality. This particularly impacts low-income neighborhoods, where providers are less likely to invest in high quality infrastructure due to perceived lower profitability.

Encouraging entry of additional ISPs and increasing competition is vital to fostering a more comprehensive broadband market, as it drives improvements in service quality and affordability.

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

The City of Gardena is increasingly vulnerable to a range of natural hazards intensified by climate change. The 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan ( LHMP) identifies earthquakes, hazardous material release s, pipeline failure, and windstorms as the most significant threats to public safety, infrastructure, and housing stability. Natural hazards are not only becoming more frequent but are also increasing in severity, emphasizing the need for proactive mitigation strategies.

While Gardena is an urbanized community, it also remains vulnerable to wildfires, particularly due to its proximity to wildfire -prone areas and the risk of urban fire spread.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires across California, fueled by rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and changes in vegetation patterns.

Fire risk is further exacerbated by aging electrical infrastructure which has been linked to wildfire ignition across the State. For low- and moderate-income households, the recovery process is especially challenging as many lack insurance coverage o r the financial resources necessary to rebuild or repair their homes.

Erratic precipitation patterns and reduced snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada have led to persistent drought conditions, jeopardizing water availability across the City. Reservoir levels are projected to decline further, threatening residential water access and municipal supply systems. The impacts of drought disproportionately affect low-income communities and rural areas, where higher water bills and restricted access to clean water exacerbate existing economic vulnerabilities. Without proactive measure s, the risk of desertification and water insecurity will continue to grow.

The frequency and intensity of heatwaves are projected to increase due to climate change.

The City’s urban landscape and high levels of impervious surfaces contribute to the urban heat island effect, where temperatures in developed areas are significantly higher.

Vulnerable populations such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low -income households face increased risks of heat -related illnesses due to limited access to air conditioning, inadequate colling infrastructure, and higher energy costs.

Describe the vulnerability of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households to these risks.

Low- and moderate-income households are disproportionately affected by these hazards due to their limited financial capacity. Many of these households reside in poorly maintained homes that lack essential features such as modern insulation, fire -resistant materials, seismic retrofitting, or flood-proof construction. Moreover, these residents often live in multi-family rental housing which is more likely to be affected by heat stress, water shortages, and seismic risks.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Gardena to establish its housing and community development priorities, strategies, and objectives for the investment of CDBG funds over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031.

The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan (Plan) are informed by community input, including the Resident Survey, and an analysis of housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite). Based on this assessment, the City has identified the following priority needs:
• Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG funded activities aligned with the following measurable Strategic Plan goals:
• Affordable Housing Preservation
• Planning and Administration

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities
Geographic Area
Table 52 - Geographic Priority Areas
Target Area

1 Citywide
General Allocation Priorities
Gardena has a diverse population and evolving community needs. As outlined in the Needs Assessment, the median household income in Gardena is $ 64,015. Data from HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) mapping system reveals that most Census Tracts within the City have median household income s ranging between $45,610 to $68,021, demonstrating that lower -income households are distributed throughout the community rather than concentrated in a limited number of geographic areas.

During the 2026 -2030 Consolidated Plan period, the City will prioritize the use of CDBG funds for the implementation of a Residential Rehabilitation Program that assists income- eligible homeowners with critical home repairs and accessibility improvements. Since this activity serves individual low - and moderate-income households, rather than a specific geographic area, the program will be implemented on a citywide basis and will be available to eligible homeowners throughout Gardena. This approach ensures that CDBG resources are directed to households with the greatest need regardless of where they live in the City.

Map 1 - Median Household Income

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SP-25 Priority Needs
Priority Needs Summary
Table 53 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Priority Level High
Population Income Level: Extremely Low, Low, and Moderate Geographic
Areas Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Affordable Housing Preservation
Description The City of Gardena faces growing challenges related to the condition, affordability, and accessibility of its existing housing stock. As the City’s housing stock ages, a growing proportion of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. As of 2020, over one-third (34 percent) of owner-occupied units exhibit at least one housing condition that requires attention, such as lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities, overcrowding, or cost burden. Compounding these challenges, over three quarters (81 percent) of the homeowner housing stock was built before 1980, increasing the likelihood of structural deficiencies, outdated electrical and plumbing systems, and lead-based paint hazards.

This issue is of particular concern for low - and moderate -income homeowners who often lack the financial resources to address these deficiencies, leading to declining property conditions and potential displacement. The condition and aging nature of the housing stock emphasizes the critical need for residential rehabilitation programs that support homeowners in addressing health and safety hazards, enhancing overall habitability, and improving accessibility.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The aging condition of Gardena’s housing stock presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Rehabilitation of existing housing is a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of properties that are already affordable to low - and moderate-income homeowners, improve safety and habitability , and improve residents’ quality of life. Housing preservation is rated as a high priority based on the demand for services reported by the City’s Community Development Department.

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions
Influence of Market Conditions
Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will Influence the Use of Funds Available for Housing Type

Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA)

The City of Gardena will not use CDBG funds for TBRA. With approximately $600,000 available annually, the City’s CDBG allocation is limited relative to the high cost of rental housing in the local market. According to the Market Analysis, the median contract rent in Gardena is approximately $1,761 per month.

Given these conditions, the City determined that allocating CDBG funds toward TBRA would only provide assistance to a small number of households and would not create a sustainable or lasting impact. Instead, the City will continue to rely on partnerships with the LACDA, which administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and other rental assistance programs that are better positioned to support re nter
households at scale.

TBRA for Non-Homeless
Special Needs

The City will not use CDBG funds for TBRA for non -homeless special needs populations. Instead, the City will prioritize housing preservation strategies that help vulnerable
homeowners remain safely housed. Seniors and persons with disabilities often face b arriers such as fixed incomes and accessibility limitations that make maintaining their homes difficult. Through the Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City will provide assistance for critical repairs and accessibility improvements that allow these h ouseholds to remain in their homes safely and independently.

New Unit Production

The City will not utilize CDBG funds for new housing
construction due to the limited size of its annual CDBG allocation and the high cost of development in the local housing market. Rising construction costs, land prices, and regulatory requirements significantly limit the feasibility of producing new affordable units with small funding sources. Instead, the City will pursue opportunities to support affordable housing development through other federal, state, and local funding programs that are designed to support larger -scale housing production efforts.

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Rehabilitation

Market conditions strongly support the City’s decision to prioritize housing rehabilitation with its CDBG funds. The Needs Assessment and Market Analysis indicate that many low - and moderate-income homeowners live in aging housing units that require repairs or accessibility modifications. At the same time, rising home values and construction costs make replacement housing increasingly unaffordable for many households. By investing in the rehabilitation of existing housing, the City can preserve the affordab ility of homes already occupied by low - and moderate -income households while improving housing quality and safety. Rehabilitation represents a cost -effective strategy that prevents housing deterioration, extends the useful life of existing housing stock, a nd supports neighborhood stability.

Acquisition, including
Preservation

The City will not use CDBG funds for acquisition activities due to limited available resources and the high cost of property acquisition in the local housing market. While preserving existing affordable housing remains an important long -term objective, acq uisition activities typically require significantly larger capital investments than the City’s annual CDBG
allocation can support. The City will continue to monitor opportunities to leverage other federal, state, and local resources that may support acquis ition and preservation strategies in the future.

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources
Introduction
During the five -year period of the Consolidated Plan, the City of Gardena anticipates investing approximately $ 3 million of CDBG funds to achieve the goals outlined in this Strategic Plan. It is important to note that the City’s annual allocation of CDBG funds are subject to change based on federal budget appropriations and shifts in demographic data used in HUD’s funding formulas.

For the 2026-2027 program year, the City anticipates receiving approximately $ 604,162 in CDBG funds. When combined with program income and available prior year resources, the 2026-2027 Action Plan will allocate a total of $ 1,067,050 in CDBG funds to support the following eligible activities to be implemented from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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Anticipated Resources
Table 55 – Anticipated Resources
Source of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of Con Plan:
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$

CDBG Admin and Planning
Housing $604,162.00 $0.00 $462,888.00 $1,067,050.00 $2,416,648.00 The expected amount
available for the remainder
of the Consolidated Plan
period assumes level
funding in future years.

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

As a City with substantial housing and community development needs, Gardena understands that it may be advantageous for the City to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate federal, state, local, and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below:

Federal Resources
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
• Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
• Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• YouthBuild
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program • HUD Community Project Funding (CPF)
• HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee
State Resources
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
• CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
• Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
• Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)
• Project Roomkey
Local Resources
• Los Angeles County Development Agency (LACDA)
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
• General fund
Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way
• Private Contributions

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HOME Match Requirements
The City does not receive HOME as part of its entitlement allocation. The amount of matching, is therefore, not applicable to Gardena.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

As of the preparation of this Consolidated Plan, there is currently no publicly owned land or property that may be used to address the needs identified in this plan. Since Gardena is predominantly built out , there is nominal vacant land remaining to accommodate new development. As such, the City will explore opportunities to acquire nonvacant sites with other funding sources that are suitable for redevelopment that can be appropriately scaled to meet the needs identified.

Discussion
Gardena anticipates investing approximately $ 3 million in CDBG funds during the Consolidated Plan period to preserve the supply of affordable housing. These funds will be strategically leveraged with federal, state, local, and private resources to maximize the impact of this initiative.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non -profit organizations, and public institutions.

The City of Gardena will carry out its Consolidated Plan through a well -coordinated institutional delivery system that includes public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private entities. This system is structured to ensure the effective use of HUD funds to address the high priority needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

Table 56 – Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible
Entity Type Role Geographic Area
Served

City of Gardena Government
Affordable housing
Homelessness
Non-homeless special needs
Community development
Planning
Jurisdiction
Los Angeles County Development
Authority (LACDA) PHA Public housing
Affordable housing Region
Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority (LAHSA) CoC Homelessness Region

Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Gardena’s institutional delivery system is highly collaborative, well -structured, and equipped with experienced public and private sector partners. One of the key strengths of the system is the diverse network of service providers capable of leveraging CDBG funds to address affordable housing, public service, and community development needs. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and nonprofit partners ensure that residents have access to rental assistance, homeownership opportunities, and supportive housing programs. The Community Development Department coordinates resources to assist homeless individuals and families, while various City departments work together to implement public facility and infrastructure improvement projects.

Despite these strengths, gaps remain in the delivery system. The most significant challenge is the limited availability of financial resources. Federal funding allocations for CDBG are insufficient to fully address local housing and community development needs.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services.

Table 57 – Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Homeless Prevention Services Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV

Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and Employment Training X X
Healthcare X X

HIV/AIDS
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X

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Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The City of Gardena works closely with local nonprofits and regional service providers to ensure that homeless individuals, families, and persons with HIV/AIDS have access to housing assistance, supportive services, and case management. Homelessness prevention services such as rental assistance are available and target both homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness.

However, there are gaps in services, particularly in street outreach and emergency housing.

While nonprofits conduct outreach to connect unsheltered individuals with available resources, there is a lack of healthcare services targeted to individuals with HIV/AIDS, and few on-demand emergency shelter options for families and unaccompanied youth.

To improve service delivery, the City will continue working with its partners to expand housing-first programs, increase emergency shelter capacity, and strengthen outreach initiatives to connect individuals with available support services.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness
Gardena’s institutional delivery system effectively supports homeless individuals, special needs populations, and low -income residents through a network of service providers offering case management, housing assistance, and supportive services. The City prioritizes programs that address the needs of chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth.

Service providers conduct direct outreach to homeless populations to ensure they are connected to housing programs and mainstream benefits. In partnership with the County, the City funds rental assistance programs for those most at risk of homelessness.

One of the most pressing challenges is the lack of emergency and transitional housing options. The existing shelter system does not have enough capacity to serve all individuals in need, particularly families with children and unaccompanied youth. Limited funding for public services also restricts the City's ability to expand supportive housing programs and case management services. To address these gaps, the City is seeking additional funding sources, strengthening partnerships, and exploring innovative housing solutions.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs To enhance the effectiveness of the institutional delivery system and address service gaps, the City will pursue strategies to better meet the needs of residents. Through leveraged investments and strategic partnerships, the City aims to enhance housing stability, service accessibility, and overall quality of life for its most vulnerable residents. By continuously evaluating and adapting its strategies, Gardena will work toward building a more effective and well-funded system.

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SP-45 Goals Summary
Goals Summary Information
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator

1 Affordable
Housing
Preservation
2026 2030 Affordable
Housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing $2,879,538.00 Homeowner housing rehabilitated:
50 Households / Housing Units
2 Planning &
Administration 2026 2030 All All $604,160.00 Other: 5

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing Preservation
Goal
Description
Preserve the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing for low - and moderate- income households. This includes the rehabilitation of existing owner -occupied housing units, with a focus on improving accessibility and addressing health and safety hazards. Where appropriate, energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures will be implemented to increase sustainability, reduce monthly household utility costs, and promote long-term affordability.
2 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations. Activities include overall program oversight, planning, performance evaluation, reporting, and coordination with community stakeholders to ensure resources are aligned with community needs and priorities.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) Gardena anticipates providing affordable housing to 50 low- and moderate -income households through the following activities:
• Residential Housing Rehabilitation Program : $2,879,538.00 in CDBG funds (50 households / housing units)

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
Not applicable.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
LACDA encourages resident engagement and participation in housing programs through outreach, resident feedback opportunities, and program initiatives designed to promote long-term housing stability and economic mobility. One such initiative is the Family S elf- Sufficiency (FSS) Program, which is available to public housing residents.

The FSS program provides critical tools and supportive services to foster a resident’s transition from financial and housing assistance to economic and housing self-sufficiency, most importantly homeownership. To support this effort, LACDA utilize marketing materials to outreach and further promote the program’s requirements and benefits to all public housing residents. For families that are eligible to participate, a Contract of Participation (COP) is prepared to govern the terms and conditions of their pa rticipation and an Individual Training Service Plan (ITSP) is created that outlines the following:
supportive services to be provided, activities to be completed by the participant, and agreed upon completion dates for the services and activities. The COP is valid for five years and may be extended to allow the family to meet their ITSP goals.

Once the COP is established and the family experiences an increase in tenant rent as a result of earned income, an escrow account in their name is established and increased earned income is deposited into this account. Escrow accounts are disbursed to the family once the family has graduated successfully from the program. Families are encouraged to utilize these funds towards educational and homeownership endeavors.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No.

Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable.

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SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Public policies can influence the availability and affordability of housing by shaping how and where residential development occurs. In Gardena, barriers to affordable housing generally stem from a combination of high housing costs, limited land availabili ty, and development constraints such as zoning and land use controls, development standards, permitting timelines, and fees and charges. While these policies serve important planning and community objectives, they may also affect the feasibility of producing housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households.

Unlike impediments to fair housing choice, which involve unlawful discriminatory practices, barriers to affordable housing typically arise from policies or market conditions that unintentionally constrain the production or preservation of affordable units.

Based on community engagement, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Gardena are the high cost of housing relative to household incomes and the limited financial resources available to support affordable housing development at the scale necessary t o meet demand.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing To overcome these obstacles, the City will continue implementing a coordinated strategy that pairs targeted investments with ongoing policy reforms established in the 2021 -2029 Housing Element. During the 2026–2027 program year, planned actions include:

Preserve existing affordable housing through rehabilitation (Goal 1.0). During 2026 –2027, the City’s primary CDBG-funded housing action is a Residential Rehabilitation Program for income-eligible homeowners. This program will address critical health and sa fety repairs and accessibility needs, helping prevent housing deterioration and supporting long -term housing stability.

Support a variety of housing options and leverage external resources (Goal 2.0). Given limited local resources relative to development costs, the City will continue to pursue and support state, regional, and other funding opportunities and provide coordination support, as feasible, for affordable housing proposals that align with community needs, including housing for special needs populations.

Reduce governmental constraints where feasible (Goal 3.0). The City will continue to review development standards and project review/approval procedures and pursue refinements that remove or mitigate unnecessary constraints to residential development, cons istent with state housing law and the Housing Element.

Maintain adequate sites and support housing capacity (Goal 4.0). The City will continue efforts to ensure adequate zoning capacity to accommodate housing needs and support

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development at appropriate densities, including promoting use of density bonuses and other incentives that facilitate affordable housing.

Coordinate with regional partners. The City will continue coordination with LACDA and other housing and service providers to increase awareness of available housing resources (including voucher programs and other assistance) and connect residents to servic es that support housing stability.

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SP-60 Homeless Strategy
Introduction
Preventing and reducing homelessness is a top priority for HUD and is addressed nationally through coordinated regional strategies carried out by government agencies and a wide variety of community -based organizations. In Los Angeles County, LAHSA is the l ead agency for the CoC.

The City of Gardena supports these regional efforts by coordinating with LAHSA, service providers, and other partners that work to prevent and address homelessness. While the City’s CDBG resources are limited, the City will invest its funds in a Residentia l Rehabilitation Program that helps income -eligible homeowners address critical home repairs and maintain safe and habitable housing, thereby helping prevent housing instability that could lead to homelessness.

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Gardena works closely with local nonprofits and regional service providers to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are connected with housing assistance, supportive services, and case management. Outreach to unsheltered individuals is primarily coordinated through LAHSA and its contracted outreach teams operating throughout Los Angeles County.

When City staff encounter individuals experiencing homelessness, they provide referrals to appropriate service providers, including LAHSA and United Way’s 2-1-1 information and referral system, which connects individuals with emergency shelter, outreach services, and other housing resources.

To more rapidly identify and assess people experiencing homelessness, the CoC adopted the national best -practice coordinated intake and assessment model to more effectively connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness to appropriate services and housing interventions. Through dynamic prioritization, collaborative coordination, intentional resource utilization, and regional service planning area prioritization, the Coordinated Entry System (CES) facilitates the referr al process to ensure residents are directed to the appropriate CoC service provider.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The CES uses a standardized assessment process to assist in determining homelessness, vulnerability, strengths, barriers, and other criteria related to eligibility for housing programs. The standardized CES assessment process is consistent across all access points including street outreach teams. Through this process, individuals and families are

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assessed and referred to the most appropriate resource based on the outcome of their assessment.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Gardena are primarily provided through regional programs administered by LAHSA and its network of nonprofit service providers. These organizations operate emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and supportive services designed to help individuals stabilize their living situations and transition toward permanent housing.

The City supports these regional efforts through coordination and information sharing with service providers and by maintaining zoning regulations that allow for a variety of housing options, including emergency shelters and supportive housing. These polic ies help facilitate the development of housing resources needed to address homelessness throughout the region.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The Los Angeles County CoC utilizes a Housing First approach, which prioritizes connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing as quickly as possible while providing supportive services needed to maintain housing stability. Through this regional system, individuals experiencing homelessness are connected with housing navigation services, rapid rehousing programs, permanent supportive housing opportunities, and other resources that promote long-term housing stability.

Implementation of CES over the past five years has shortened the period that individuals and families experience homelessness. The City supports these efforts by coordinating with regional partners and by implementing programs that preserve existing afford able housing. During the Consolidated Plan cycle, the City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program will help maintain safe and habitable housing for income -eligible homeowners, thereby contributing to broader efforts to stabilize housing and prevent displacement.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs.

The City recognizes that homelessness often results from a combination of factors, including rising housing costs, loss of income, health challenges, and limited access to

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affordable housing. Preventing homelessness requires strategies that stabilize housing for vulnerable households before they experience a housing crisis.

Through its Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City will provide assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners who may otherwise struggle to maintain their homes due to financial constraints. By addressing critical repairs and improving housing co nditions, the program helps prevent housing deterioration and reduces the risk of displacement for vulnerable households.

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SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards.

Over three quarters of the City’s housing stock (79 percent) was built before 1980, when the use of lead-based paint was outlaws, meaning that residents of these homes are at risk of lead-based paint hazards. In these units, the best way to have reasonable assurance that lead-based paint hazards are not present is to have the painted surfaces tested.

According to the City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program, a typical lead -based paint screening survey costs approximately $ 650. To reduce lead -based paint hazards, the City takes the following actions:
• Include lead testing and abatement procedures if necessary in all residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead -based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through the City’s residential rehabilitation activities.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Over time through testing and abatement, monitoring of public health data, and through public education, the public will have greater awareness of the hazards of lead-based paint to children. This will prompt homeowners, landlords, and parents of young chi ldren to proactively address unsafe housing conditions in pre -1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead-based paint hazards.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program Guidelines require the dissemination of brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of the transmittal of the program application. Any unit receiving assistance through the program that was built prior to January 1, 1978 is tested for lead-based paint. If lead-based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families
Reducing poverty and promoting economic stability for low - and moderate -income residents is an important priority for the City of Gardena. While the City’s CDBG resources are limited, the Strategic Plan prioritizes investments that support housing stabilit y and help prevent financial hardship among vulnerable households.

During the 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan period, the City will focus its CDBG resources on the implementation of a Residential Rehabilitation Program that assists income -eligible homeowners with critical home repairs and accessibility improvements. By helping homeowners address deferred maintenance, health and safety hazards, and accessibility needs, the program reduces the financial burden faced by low - and moderate -income households and helps prevent housing deterioration that could lead to displacement or housing instability.

Through the implementation of this strategy, CDBG activities will contribute to reducing the number of poverty-level families by:
• Preserving housing that is already affordable to low - and moderate -income homeowners
• Reducing the financial burden associated with critical home repairs and housing maintenance
• Helping vulnerable households maintain safe and stable housing, which supports long-term economic stability
Although the City’s CDBG funds are primarily focused on housing preservation, poverty reduction is also supported through coordination with regional partners and service providers that administer employment, social services, rental assistance, and other programs designed to support low-income households.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The City’s anti -poverty strategy is closely aligned with the affordable housing priorities identified in this Strategic Plan. The City’s primary housing goal is the preservation of existing affordable housing, which directly benefits low - and moderate -income homeowners who may otherwise lack the financial resources to maintain their homes.

Through the Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City will assist eligible homeowners with critical repairs that improve housing safety, accessibility, and habitability. Addressing these housing needs helps residents remain safely in their homes, preven ts housing deterioration, and reduces the risk of displacement. By stabilizing housing conditions for

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vulnerable households, the City helps preserve long -term housing affordability and supports the overall economic well-being of low- and moderate-income residents.

In addition to local housing preservation efforts, the City will continue coordinating with regional housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and social service providers that administer programs such as rental assistance, workforce development, and s upportive services. Together, these efforts contribute to reducing poverty and improving housing stability for Gardena residents.

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SP-80 Monitoring
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long -term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach a nd the comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Gardena is responsible for ensuring that CDBG funds are used in accordance with applicable federal regulations and the goals established in the Consolidated Plan. The City will implement monitoring and oversight procedures designed to ensure compliance with program requirements and the effective use of federal funds.

Program Administration and Oversight
The City will directly administer the Residential Rehabilitation Program funded through CDBG. Staff will oversee all program activities to ensure compliance with HUD regulations, including eligibility requirements, national objective compliance, financial management standards, and applicable federal cross-cutting requirements.

Prior to providing assistance, each project will be reviewed to confirm eligibility under the CDBG program and to verify that the assisted household meets the low - and moderate- income national objective. The City will also review the proposed scope of work and cost estimates to ensure that CDBG funds are used only for eligible rehabilitation activities.

Compliance Monitoring
Throughout the implementation of the Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City will monitor activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, including environmental review requirements, lead -based paint requirements, procurement standards, and financial management requirements.

Program files will be maintained for each assisted household and will include documentation related to eligibility determinations, environmental review compliance, construction inspections, and project completion. The City will conduct periodic internal reviews of program files and financial records to verify that funds are expended in accordance with program requirements.

Recordkeeping and Reporting
The City will maintain comprehensive records documenting compliance with HUD program requirements and will report program accomplishments through HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) and other required reporting mechanisms.

These pro cedures help ensure transparency, accountability, and long -term compliance with CDBG program requirements.

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Action Plan
AP-15 Expected Resources
Introduction
The projects and activities included in the 2026-2027 Action Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of the remainder of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City's control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on several factors such as the amount of the national appropriation, changes in ACS population data applied to the CPD grant formulas, statutory changes to the grant programs, the addition or removal of entitlements receiving a particular grant, and the availability of reallocated funds.

For the 2026-2027 program year, the City anticipates receiving approximately $ 604,162 in CDBG funds. When combined with program income and available prior year resources, the 2026-2027 Action Plan will allocate a total of $ 1,067,050 in CDBG funds to support the following eligible activities to be implemented from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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Anticipated Resources
Table 58 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Source of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of Con Plan:
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$

CDBG Admin and Planning
Housing $604,162.00 $0.00 $462,888.00 $1,067,050.00 $2,416,648.00 The expected amount
available for the remainder
of the Consolidated Plan
period assumes level
funding in future years.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied As a jurisdiction with substantial housing and community development needs, Gardena needs to leverage its CDBG entitlement grants with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds.

Federal Resources
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
• Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
• Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• YouthBuild
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program • HUD Community Project Funding (CPF) Program
• HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee
State Resources
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
• CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
• Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
• Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)
• Project Roomkey
Local Resources
• Los Angeles County Development Agency (LACDA)
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
• General fund
Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way
• Private Contributions

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HOME Match Requirements
The City does not receive HOME as part of its entitlement allocation. The amount of matching, is therefore, not applicable to Gardena.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan As of the preparation of this Consolidated Plan, there is currently no publicly owned land or property that may be used to address the needs identified in this plan. Since Gardena is predominantly built out, there is nominal vacant land remaining to accommodate new development. As such, the City will explore opportunities to acquire nonvacant sites with other funding sources that are suitable for redevelopment that can be appropriately scaled to meet the needs identified.

Discussion
During the 2026-2027 Program Year, the City anticipates that these funds will be leveraged with other public and private funding. Along with leveraged dollars, the City expects to invest approximately $1,067,050 in CDBG funds toward eligible activities designed to provide suitable affordable housing and improve the quality of life for low- and moderate- income residents.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 59 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator

1 Affordable
Housing
Preservation
2026 2027 Affordable
Housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing $946,218.00 Homeowner housing rehabilitated:
10 Households / Housing Units
2 Planning &
Administration 2026 2027 All All $120,832.00 Other: 1

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing Preservation
Goal
Description
Preserve the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing for low - and moderate- income households. This includes the rehabilitation of existing owner -occupied housing units, with a focus on improving accessibility and addressing health and safety hazards. Where appropriate, energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures will be implemented to increase sustainability, reduce monthly household utility costs, and promote long-term affordability.
2 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations. Activities include overall program oversight, planning, performance evaluation, reporting, and coordination with community stakeholders to ensure resources are aligned with community needs and priorities.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b).

The City of Gardena anticipates providing affordable housing to 10 low- and moderate- income households through the following activities:
• Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program - $946,218 in CDBG funds ( 10 households / housing units)

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AP-35 Projects
Introduction
To address the high priority needs identified in the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, the City of Gardena will invest CDBG funds in projects that preserve and improve the safety and habitability of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income residents.

Projects
Table 60 – Project Information
Project Name

1 Affordable Housing Preservation
2 Program Administration

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Consistent with the priorities established in the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding program administration) for program year 2026-2027 toward projects and activities that benefit low - and moderate-income households. More specifically, the City will implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program that assists income-eligible homeowners with critical home repairs, health and safety improvements, and accessibility modifications.

Despite these efforts, several obstacles continue to limit the City’s ability to fully address underserved housing needs of low - and moderate -income households . These include limited federal and state funding resources, rising construction costs, and the lack of financing options for lower-income households in the private lending market. By utilizing CDBG funds through the 2026 -2027 Action Plan to provide rehabilitation assistance, the City helps bridge this financing gap and supports the long-term preservation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Affordable Housing Preservation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing Funding $946,218
Description
Gardena has an existing Residential Rehabilitation Program geared towards the preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low- and moderate-income homeowners.

Target Date 6/30/27
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
10 Homeowner Households / Housing Units Rehabilitated
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities City of Gardena: Residential Rehabilitation Program (10 Households / Housing Units) - $946,218
2 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding $120,832
Description
Overall administration of the CDBG program which includes preparation and submission of the Action Plan and CAPER, IDIS data input, provision of technical assistance, monitoring, and fiscal management.

Target Date 6/30/27
Planned Activities City of Gardena: CDBG Administration - $120,832

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Consistent with the priorities established in the Strategic Plan, the City will utilize its CDBG funds to implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program that preserves and improves the safety and habitability of housing occupied by low - and moderate-income homeowners.

Because eligible households are located throughout the City rather than concentrated within a single neighborhood, the program will be implemented on a citywide basis and will be available to income -eligible homeowners regardless of their loc ation within Gardena.

Geographic Distribution
Table 61 - Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds

1 Citywide 100%

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically For the 2026-2027 program year, the City will prioritize the use of CDBG funds to implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program that provides assistance directly to income -eligible homeowners rather than targeting specific geographic areas. As a result, the program will be implemented citywide to ensure that all qualifying households have access to assistance. This approach allows the City to address housing conditions wherever eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners reside while preserving housing that is already affordable to these households.

Providing rehabilitation assistance on a citywide basis also allows the City to respond flexibly to homeowner needs, address health and safety issues as they arise, and prevent housing deterioration across the community. By focusing resources on households with the greatest need, the City can maximize the impact of its limited CDBG allocation while supporting long-term housing stability.

Discussion
Gardena is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG funds for program year 2026-2027 toward the Residential Rehabilitation Program. All assistance provided through this program will benefit low- and moderate -income households and will support the preservation of affordable housing throughout the community.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing
Introduction
The 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan identified the preservation of affordable housing as a high-priority need for the City of Gardena. Many low- and moderate-income homeowners live in aging homes that require repairs to address health and safety issues, deferred maintenance, or accessibility barriers. Without assistance, these homeowners of ten lack the financial resources needed to complete necessary improvements, which can lead to housing deterioration and threaten long-term housing stability.

During the 2026–2027 program year , the City will utilize CDBG funds to implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program that assists income -eligible homeowners with critical home repairs and accessibility improvements. By investing in the rehabilitation of existing housing, the City will he lp preserve housing that is already affordable to low - and moderate-income households while improving the safety, habitability, and longevity of the housing stock.

As such, the City will implement the following affordable housing activity:
• Residential Rehabilitation Program – $946,218 in CDBG funds ( 10 households / housing units)
Table 62 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 10
Special Needs 0
Total 10

Table 63 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 10
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 10

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Discussion
During the 2026-2027 program year, the City will allocate $ 946,218 in CDBG funds to implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program that assists low - and moderate-income homeowners with critical home repairs and accessibility improvements. This investment is expected to assist approximately 10 households during the program year.

By focusing on the rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing, the City will help preserve existing affordable housing while improving housing quality and safety for income-eligible households. Rehabilitation assistance also helps prevent housing deteriorati on, extends the useful life of the housing stock, and supports neighborhood stability by enabling residents to remain safely in their homes.

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AP-60 Public Housing
Introduction
The City does not own or manage any traditional public housing developments. Instead, LACDA administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to provide housing assistance to low - and moderate -income households. This decentralized approach leverages partnerships with private landlords and housing providers to meet the City’s affordable housing needs.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing residents Although the City does not directly administer public housing programs, it coordinates with LACDA and other regional partners to support housing stability for low - and moderate- income residents. Through the HCV program and other housing assistance initiatives administered by LACDA, eligible households are able to access rental assistance that helps address housing affordability challenges in the local housing market.

During the program year, the City will continue to support affordable housing opportunities by implementing programs that preserve existing housing and help maintain safe and habitable housing conditions for income-eligible households. The City will also continue to coordinate with regional housing providers and service organizations to ensure residents are aware of available housing resources.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA encourages resident engagement and participation in housing programs through outreach, resident feedback opportunities, and program initiatives designed to promote long-term housing stability and economic mobility. One such initiative is the Family S elf- Sufficiency (FSS) Program, which is available to public housing residents.

The FSS program provides participating households with access to supportive services, financial counseling, and employment resources that help participants work toward greater economic independence. Participants enter into a Contract of Participation (COP) that outlines program requirements and establishes an Individual Training and Services Plan (ITSP) identifying goals and supportive services needed to achieve self -sufficiency.

Through this program, households may build savings in an escrow account tied t o increases in earned income, which can ultimately support goals such as financial stability or homeownership. Upon successful completion of the program, participants may receive the funds accumulated in the escrow account, which can be used to support goals such as education, financial stability, or homeownership.

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If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable, LACDA is designated as a High Performing PHA.

Discussion
The City of Gardena will continue to coordinate with LACDA to support housing stability for residents receiving housing assistance. Through this partnership, eligible households can access rental assistance and supportive programs administered by LACDA whi le the City focuses its CDBG resources on preserving existing affordable housing through its Residential Rehabilitation Program.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
Introduction
Preventing and reducing homelessness is a top priority for HUD and is addressed nationally through coordinated regional strategies carried out by government agencies and a wide variety of community -based organizations. In Los Angeles County, LAHSA is the lead agency for the CoC.

The City of Gardena supports these regional efforts by coordinating with LAHSA, service providers, and other partners that work to prevent and address homelessness . While the City’s CDBG resources are limited, the City will invest its funds in a Residential Rehabilitation Program that helps income -eligible homeowners address critical home repairs and maintain safe and habitable housing, thereby helping prevent housing instability that could lead to homelessness.

Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Gardena works closely with local nonprofits and regional service providers to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are connected with housing assistance, supportive services, and case management. Outreach to unsheltered individuals is primarily coordinated through LAHSA and its contracted outreach teams operating throughout Los Angeles County.

When City staff encounter individuals experiencing homelessness, they provide referrals to appropriate service providers, including LAHSA and United Way’s 2-1-1 information and referral system, which connects individuals with emergency shelter, outreach services, and other housing resources.

During the 2026–2027 program year, the City will also invest $483,330 in CDBG funds to implement its Residential Rehabilitation Program. By assisting low- and moderate-income homeowners with critical home repairs and accessibility improvements, the program helps prevent housing deterioration and reduces the risk that vulnerable households could lose their housing.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Emergency shelter and transitional housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Gardena are primarily provided through regional programs administered by LAHSA and its network of nonprofit service providers. These organizations operate emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and supportive services designed to help individuals stabilize their living situations and transition toward permanent housing.

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The City supports these regional efforts through coordination and information sharing with service providers and by maintaining zoning regulations that allow for a variety of housing options, including emergency shelters and supportive housing. These polic ies help facilitate the development of housing resources needed to address homelessness throughout the region.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The Los Angeles County CoC utilizes a Housing First approach, which prioritizes connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing as quickly as possible while providing supportive services needed to maintain housing stability. Through this regional system, individuals experiencing homelessness are connected with housing navigation services, rapid rehousing programs, permanent supportive housing opportunities, and other resources that promote long-term housing stability.

The City supports these efforts by coordinating with regional partners and by implementing programs that preserve existing affordable housing. During the program year, the City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program will help maintain safe and habitable hous ing for income-eligible homeowners, thereby contributing to broader efforts to stabilize housing and prevent displacement.

Helping low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The City recognizes that homelessness often results from a combination of factors, including rising housing costs, loss of income, health challenges, and limited access to affordable housing. Preventing homelessness requires strategies that stabilize housing for vulnerable households before they experience a housing crisis.

Through its Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City will provide assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners who may otherwise struggle to maintain their homes due to financial constraints. By addressing critical repairs and improving housing co nditions, the program helps prevent housing deterioration and reduces the risk of displacement for vulnerable households.

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The City also coordinates with the Los Angeles County CoC to ensure that individuals and families exiting publicly funded institutions or systems of care have access to appropriate housing and supportive services when available.

Discussion
With limited CDBG resources available, the City of Gardena focuses its housing investments on the preservation of existing affordable housing. Through the implementation of its Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City will help low - and moderate-income homeowners maintain safe and stable housing, which contributes to broader regional efforts to prevent homelessness and promote housing stability.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing
Introduction:

Public policies can influence the availability and affordability of housing by shaping how and where residential development occurs. In Gardena, barriers to affordable housing generally stem from a combination of high housing costs, limited land availability, and development constraints such as zoning and land use controls, development standards, permitting timelines, and fees and charges. While these policies serve important planning and community objectives, they may also affect the feasibility of producing housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households.

Unlike impediments to fair housing choice, which involve unlawful discriminatory practices, barriers to affordable housing typically arise from policies or market conditions that unintentionally constrain the production or preservation of affordable units.

Based on community engagement, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Gardena are the high cost of housing relative to household incomes and the limited financial resources available to support affordable housing development at the scale necessary to meet demand.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
To overcome these obstacles, the City will continue implementing a coordinated strategy that pairs targeted investments with ongoing policy reforms established in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. During the 2026–2027 program year, planned actions include:
• Preserve existing affordable housing through rehabilitation (Goal 1.0). During 2026– 2027, the City’s primary CDBG-funded housing action is a Residential Rehabilitation Program for income-eligible homeowners. This program will address critical health and safety repairs and accessibility needs, helping prevent housing deterioration and supporting long-term housing stability.
• Support a variety of housing options and leverage external resources (Goal 2.0).

Given limited local resources relative to development costs, the City will continue to pursue and support state, regional, and other funding opportunities and provide coordination support, as feasible, for affordable housing proposals that align with community needs, including housing for special needs populations. • Reduce governmental constraints where feasible (Goal 3.0). The City will continue to review development standards and project review/approval procedures and pursue refinements that remove or mitigate unnecessary constraints to residential development, consistent with state housing law and the Housing Element.

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• Maintain adequate sites and support housing capacity (Goal 4.0). The City will continue efforts to ensure adequate zoning capacity to accommodate housing needs and support development at appropriate densities, including promoting use of density bonuses and other incentives that facilitate affordable housing. • Coordinate with regional partners. The City will continue coordination with LACDA and other housing and service providers to increase awareness of available housing resources (including voucher programs and other assistance) and connect residents to services that support housing stability.

Discussion:

The City recognizes that market conditions create significant affordability challenges that cannot be fully addressed through limited annual CDBG resources alone. Accordingly, Gardena’s strategy emphasizes the ongoing implementation of Housing Element programs that reduce constraints and maintain development capacity, leveraging of other federal, state, and regional resources to support affordable housing development and preservation, and targeted investment of available CDBG funds in housing rehabilitation to preserve the affordability and habitability of existing owner -occupied housing for low - and moderate- income households.

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AP-85 Other Actions
Introduction
Through the implementation of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty -level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income residents include limited federal, state, and local funding resources, the high cost of housing relative to household incomes, and limited access to financing for home repairs in the private lending industry.

To help address these challenges, the City will invest its CDBG funds in a Residential Rehabilitation Program that assists income-eligible homeowners with critical home repairs and accessibility improvements. This program helps maintain safe and habitable housing conditions, preserve existing affordable housing, and support housing stability for vulnerable households.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing During the 2026 –2027 program year, the City will invest CDBG funds in its Residential Rehabilitation Program to preserve and maintain housing occupied by low- and moderate- income homeowners. By addressing health and safety repairs, accessibility improvements, and other critical maintenance needs, the program helps extend the useful life of the existing housing stock and preserve housing that is already affordable.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing -based approaches. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City will conduct lead -based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted under that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and will incorporate safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City’s investment in housing rehabilitation helps reduce the financial burden faced by low- and moderate-income homeowners who may otherwise struggle to address critical home repairs. By preserving safe and stable housing, the City helps prevent displacement and supports long-term housing stability for vulnerable households.

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In addition to local efforts, federal and state programs also contribute to reducing poverty by providing supportive services and financial assistance to eligible households. Programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Head Start, CalWORKs, CalFresh, an d Medi -Cal provide assistance with employment, nutrition, health care, and family support services that help individuals and families meet basic needs and improve economic stability.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City benefits from a collaborative institutional delivery system that includes local government agencies, regional partners, nonprofit organizations, and housing service providers. To enhance the effectiveness of the institutional delivery system and address service gaps, the City will continue working with these partners to implement housing and community development programs that address the needs of low - and moderate-income residents and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the service delivery network.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue to coordinate with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and housing providers involved in delivering housing and supportive services to Gardena residents. Through outreach, collaboration, and information sharing, the City will help ensure that residents are aware of available housing programs and community resources.

The City will also continue using digital communication tools and community o utreach efforts to strengthen coordination and engagement with partner agencies and service providers.

Discussion:

Although the City receives a relatively small annual CDBG allocation, it remains committed to using these resources strategically to improve conditions for low- and moderate-income residents. Through targeted investments in the Residential Rehabilitation P rogram and continued coordination with regional partners and service providers, the City will address community development needs and help preserve safe and stable housing throughout Gardena.

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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements
Introduction:

Throughout the implementation of activities under the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, the City of Gardena will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.
$0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan $0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income: $0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. The City will meet this requirement over the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 program years.
100.00%

APPENDIX A
Citizen Participation

APPENDIX B
Grantee Unique Appendices

APPENDIX C
SF-424, SF-424B, & Certifications

CITY OF GARDENA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – REVISED

DRAFT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, CONSOLIDATED PLAN, & ACTION PLAN

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gardena (City) has prepared the draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026-2027 Action Plan to guide the investment of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the CPP outlines the policies and procedures for community involvements in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of its HUD programs.

The Consolidated Plan provides a comprehensive assessment of local housing and community development needs and establishes funding priorities for the allocation of CDBG funds. The primary objective of these programs is to benefit low- and moderate-income residents by providing decent housing, fostering suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities. The proposed priorities and goals included in the draft 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan include: (1) Affordable Housing Preservation and (2) Program Administration.

The Action Plan identifies the specific projects and activities that will be implemented during the upcoming program year with CDBG funds to address the priority needs and goals established in the Consolidated Plan. On April 3, 2026, HUD announced the formula program allocations for FY 2026. For the 2026-2027 program year, the City will receive $583,796 of CDBG funds.

30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW & COMMENT PERIOD
The City welcomes and encourages residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to provide written comments on the draft plans. Therefore, the draft CPP, 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, and 2026- 2027 Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from March 27, 2026, to April 28,2026.

PUBLIC HEARING – REVISED DATE
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN the City Council will conduct a public hearing to provide an opportunity for residents to present oral comments or questions related to the citizen participation process, priority housing and community development needs, goals outlined in the draft Consolidated Plan, activities identified in the draft Action Plan, and proposed strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing.

When: May 12, 2026 at 7:30om (previously noticed for April 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm) Where: City Hall – Council Chambers, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247

ADA COMPLIANCE
It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as a participant and observer at this meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Residents in need of accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s office at [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLISHED
April 30, 2026 (Gardena Valley News)
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council
Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 17A.

Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6726, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution No. 6726
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6726 subsequent to holding a hearing to consider any and all protests related to the levy of the proposed annual assessment under the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

On February 10, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 6722, directing the City Engineer to prepare and file a report according to the provisions of the "Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972" of the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2, for assessments to be levied upon and collected through the said assessment district.

On April 14, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6724 approving the Engineer's Report, filed in the office of the City Clerk, and declaring it's intention to levy and collect assessments from the said assessment district for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

The adoption of this resolution confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Engineer's Report and constitutes the levy of the assessment that will pay for the service and maintenance costs of landscaping and appurtenant improvements within the median islands on Artesia Boulevard between Western Avenue and Normandie Avenue.

FISCAL IMPACT/COST:

Budget Amount: $21,662 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Funding Sources: Assessment District

APPROVED:
___________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
Attachments
Reso 6726_Artesia Landscaping District.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6726

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE

DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED APRIL 2 , 2026, FOR THE

GARDENA ARTESIA BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS ON THE SAME FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027.

WHEREAS, on February 1 0, 2026 the City Council of the City of Gardena, California, adopted Resolution No. 6722 , directing the City Engineer to prepare and file a report according to the provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" of the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2, for assessments to be levied upon and collected through the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and;

WHEREAS, the Engineering Report was prepared and was filed in the office of the City Clerk, and;

WHEREAS, on April 14, 202 6, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6724 approving the Engineer’s Report for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 202 6-2027, declaring its intention to levy upon and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council scheduled a hearing to consider any and all protests related to the levy of the proposed annual assessment for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Gardena Council Chambers, 1700 West 162nd Street, City of Gardena, California, and;

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026, the City Council held the duly noticed hearing and considered all protests and comments regarding the assessments

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

SECTION 1. A written majority protest was not filed against the annual levy of the assessment of the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District.

SECTION 2. The adoption of this Resolution confirms the diagram and the assessment contained in the Engineer’s Report and constitutes the levy of the assessment on the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

SECTION 3. The City Council orders and directs the City Treasurer to establish RESOLUTION NO. 6726
2 a special fund according to the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 entitled, "Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscaping Assessment District," and place into the fund all payments of assessments received from the County Tax Collector.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk is ordered to transmit to the County Auditor of Los Angeles County, State of California, a certified copy of the diagram and assessment no later than the third Monday, August 17, 2026.

SECTION 6. That the City Manager, or his authorized agent, is designated as the person for the transmittal of the data processing for the Assessment Roll.

SECTION 7. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

Passed, approved, and adopted this 12 day of _May , 2026.

TASHA CERDA, Mayor

ATTEST:

MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney

City of Gardena
Gardena City Council
Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 17B.

Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6727, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment contained in the Engineer's Report Dated April 2, 2026, for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District and Ordering the Levy of Assessments on the Same Fiscal Year 2026-2027 COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendation: Conduct Public Hearing; allow each speaker three (3) minutes; and Adopt Resolution No. 6727
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6727 subsequent to holding a Public Hearing to consider any and all protests related to the levy of the proposed annual assessment under the Gardena consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

On February 10, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 6723, directing the City Engineer to prepare and file a report according to the provisions of the "Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972" of the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2, for assessments to be levied upon and collected through the said assessment district.

On April 14, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6725 approving the Engineer's Report, filed in the office of the City Clerk, and declaring it's intention to levy and collect assessments from the said assessment district for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

The adoption of the resolution confirms the diagram and assessment contained in the Engineer's Report and constitutes the levy of the assessment that will pay for all energy, construction and maintenance costs of street lighting, including safety lights that are above traffic signals. These fees are assessed and collected through the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor and the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector and are remitted to the City on a biannual basis.

FISCAL IMPACT/COST:

Budget Amount: $964,856.23 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Funding Sources: Assessment District (Fund 30)

APPROVED:
___________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
Attachments
Reso 6727_Consolidated Street Lighting District.pdf
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6727

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE

DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED APRIL 2, 2026, FOR THE

GARDENA CONSOLIDATED STREET LIGHTING

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND ORDERING THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS ON THE SAME FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027.

WHEREAS, on February 1 0, 202 6, the City Council of the City of Gardena, California, adopted Resolution No. 6 723, directing the City Engineer to prepare and file a report according to the provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972" of the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2, for assessments to be levied upon and collected through the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and;

WHEREAS, the Engineering Report was prepared and was filed in the office of the City Clerk, and;

WHEREAS, on April 14, 202 6, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6725 approving the Engineer’s Report for the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and;

WHEREAS, the City Council scheduled a hearing to consider any and all protests related to the levy of the annual proposed assessment for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., in the City of Gardena Council Chambers, 1700 West 162nd Street, City of Gardena, California, and;

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026, the City Council held the duly noticed hearing and considered all protests and comments regarding the assessments

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

SECTION 1. A written majority protest was not filed against the annual levy of the assessment of the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District.

SECTION 2. The adoption of this Resolution confirms the diagram and the assessment contained in the Engineer’s Report and constitutes the levy of the assessment on the Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

SECTION 3. The City Council orders and directs the City Treasurer to establish RESOLUTION NO. 6727
2 a special fund according to the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2, for Fiscal Year 202 6-2027 entitled, "Gardena Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District," and place into the fund all payments of assessments received from the County Tax Collector.

SECTION 4. The City Council orders all payments shall be made out of the special fund and only for the purposes provided for in the State of California Streets and Highways Code, Division 15, Part 2.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk is ordered to transmit to the County Auditor of Los Angeles County, State of California, a certified copy of the diagram and assessment no later than the third Monday, August 17, 2026.

SECTION 6. That the City Manager, or his authorized agent, is designated as the person for the transmittal of the data processing for the Assessment Roll.

SECTION 7. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.

Passed, approved, and adopted this 12 day of __ May , 2026.

TASHA CERDA, Mayor

ATTEST:

MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney

City of Gardena
Gardena City Council
Meeting

AGENDA REPORT

SUMMARY

Agenda Item No. 17C.

Section: DEPARTMENTAL

ITEMS - PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting Date: May 12,
2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Award Construction Contract for the Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 to Hardy and Harper Inc. in the amount of $2,125,000.00. Additionally Award Construction Management and Inspection Services to Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $149,640.00, and the Material Testing Services to Terracon Consultants Inc. in the amount of $10,295.00. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications, 15% Project Contingency of $318,750.00, and Declare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:

Staff Recommendations:

Award Construction Contract
Award Construction Management and Inspection Services
Award Material Testing Services
Approve Project Plans and Specifications
Approve Project Contingency
Declare CEQA Exemption

RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:

On April 9, 2026, the City solicited construction bids for the project, which consists of street rehabilitation on the following road segments:

1. Normandie Avenue - from Artesia Boulevard to 177th Street

2. Cassidy Street - from Normandie Avenue to Vermont Avenue

3. Vermont Avenue - from 177th Street (Flood Channel) to 182nd Street

4. 132nd Street - from Wilton Place to Western Avenue

5. 135th Street - from Western Avenue to Budlong Avenue

6. Marine Avenue - from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue

7. 145th Street - from Gramercy Place to Western Avenue

8. 166th Street - from Western Avenue to Normandie Avenue (Striping only) The proposed street improvements include cold mill existing asphalt pavement, construction of new asphalt pavement and rubberized asphalt overlays (ARHM), application of slurry seal, striping, remove and replacements certain sections of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and handicap ramps as well as all appurtenant work in conjunction with street improvements.

A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Gardena Valley News, the City Website and the CR Planwell. On April 28, 2026, the bid opening date, five (5) bids were received, and the results are as follows:

Organization BID AMOUNT
Hardy & Harper, Inc. $2,125,000.00
Onyx Paving Company,
Inc.
$2,155,000.00
Sequel Contractors, Inc.$2,184,561.75
All American Asphalt,
Inc.
$2,448,515.96
Palp Inc. DBA Excel
Paving
$2,486,352.68
Staff reviewed the lowest bid was submitted by Hardy and Harper Inc. It was determined to be responsive and cost competitive. Based on Hardy and Harper Inc.’s previous work accomplishments, staff believe that Hardy and Harper Inc. possess the necessary qualifications and experience for the construction of the Project and is therefore a responsible bidder.

In addition, construction management, inspection (CMI) services, material testing and reestablishing survey monuments will be required during the construction of this Project. Staff solicited Request for proposal (RFP) and received three (3) proposals from existing on-call consultants for CMI services and the results are as follows:

CONSULTANT for CMI
Services

FEE PROPOSAL
Transtech Engineers Inc.$149,640.00
Onward Engineering $153,130.00
Accenture $245,387.50
Staff reviewed the three (3) proposals and recommends Transtech Engineers Inc. to provide CMI professional services in an amount not to exceed $149,640 based upon the qualification, project scope understanding, approach to work and determined that the rates are fair and reasonable for the cost not to exceed contract amount.

Based on an award date of May 12, 2026, construction is scheduled to start in early July 2026, with completion of the project anticipated by the end of October 2026. Traffic control measures to minimize inconvenience will be monitored closely during construction. The contractor will be required to maintain sufficient traffic flow, pedestrian access, and access to private properties.

Staff recommends that the City Council:
a. Award the construction contract for the Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548, to Hardy and Harper Inc. in the amount of $2,125,000.00.
b. Award Construction Management and Inspection services to Transtech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $149,640.00
c. Award Material Testing services to Terracon in the amount of $10,295.00. d. Approve the Project Plans & Specifications.
e. Approve 15% Project Contingency of the construction award in the amount of $318,750.00. f. Declare the project to be categorically exempt under CEQA, Class 1, Section 15301, as rehabilitation of existing facilities.

FISCAL IMPACT/COST:

JN 526 & 548 Source of Funds
Prop C $1,362,000.00
Measure M Local $1,462,000.00
Surface Transportation Program Local
(STPL)/Prop C
$182,781.00
CalRecycle Pavement Grant $100,500.00
Total $3,107,281.00

Estimated Expenditures
Design Phase Expenditures and Project Management$219,515.00 Construction Contract Award $2,125,000.00
Construction Management & Inspection $149,640.00
Material Testing $10,295.00
15% Project Contingency $318,750.00
Total $2,823,200.00

APPROVED:
___________________________
Clint Osorio, City Manager
Attachments
Project Location Map.pdf
Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 - CEQA-NOE.pdf CD & Specification_Various Street Improvements Project JN526 &JN 548.pdf Hardy and Harper Inc. Proposal.pdf
Transtech Engineers Inc. Proposal.pdf
Terracon Proposal.pdf
Final Plans for Various Streets Project JN526 & 548.pdf

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: County Clerk / Registrar Recorder
FROM: City of Gardena (Lead Agency) 1700 W. 162 Street, Gardena, CA. 920247
ATTN: Environmental Filings Clerk 12400 East Imperial Highway, Room 110 1, Norwalk, CA 90650

PROJECT TITLE: Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, JN 526 & 548 PROJECT LOCATION (Specific): Following road segments: Normandie Avenue - from Artesia Boulevard to 177th Street, Cassidy Street - from Normandie Avenue to Vermont Avenue, Vermont Avenue - from 177th Street (Flood Channel) to 182nd Street, 132nd Street - from Wilton Place to Western Avenue, 135th Street - from Western Avenue to Budlong Avenue, Marine Avenue - from Western Avenue to Vermont Avenue, 145th Street - from Gramercy Place to Western Avenue, and166th Street - from Western Avenue to Normandie Avenue.

PROJECT LOCATION - City: Gardena PROJECT LOCATION - County: Los Angeles DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOSE AND BENEFICIARIES OF PROJECT: This project will include cold milling of the existing pavement, construction of asphalt pavement, construction of rubberized asphalt overlay replacing of certain sections of curb, gutter, sidewalk, handicap ramps, and as well as all appu rtenant work in conjunction with street improvements.

Beneficiaries: General public
AGENCY APPROVING PROJECT: City of Gardena______
NAME OF PERSON OR AGENCY CARRYING OUT PROJECT: City of Gardena  Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268).
 Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)).
 Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)).
 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Class 1, Section 15301 as rehabilitation of existing facilities.  Statutory Exemptions. State code number:

REASON WHY PROJECT IS EXEMPT: The project involves work within the existing facilities , more specifically cold milling 2.5” of existing asphalt concrete and overlaying 2.5” asphalt pavement. And removing and replacing the existing curb, cutter and sidewalk. Therefore, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Class 1, Sections 15301.

LEAD AGENCY:

Contact Person: Kevin Kwak Telephone:
310-217-9643
If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exempting finding.

2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? √ YES __ NO

Date received for filing:
_________________________________________
Clint Osorio Date
City Environmental Quality Officer
 Signed by Lead Agency
 Signed by Applicant
NOTE: Exempt from Dept. of Fish & Game Wildlife Fee in accordance with de Minimis impact finding 735.5[c]

CITY OF GARDENA

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST, W
135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

March, 2026

CITY OF GARDENA

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST, W
135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

Plans & Specifications prepared by:

Memoranda:

Plans and specifications are available at Planwell Administrator, 562.436.9761 or https://www.e-arc.com/location/costa-mesa/ (Go to Planrooms/Order From Planwell/Public Planroom and select City of Gardena under pulldown menu)

Bid Results: https://www.cityofgardena.org/public-contracts/

City of Gardena Public Works Engineering Division: 310.217.9568

CITY OF GARDENA

NOTICE INVITING BIDS
for

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST, W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST
PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

Plans and Specifications are available through ARC Document Solutions. Please be advised that there is an additional charge for delivery. Upon payment of the purchase price, they become the property of the purchaser and may not be returned for refund.

You may access the plans through the following website under Public Planroom:

https://www.e-arc.com/location/costa-mesa/
(Scroll down to “Planrooms”/”Order From PlanWell”/”Public Planroom” and select City of Gardena under the “in all company” pulldown menu)
or
https://customer.e-
arc.com/arcEOC/Secures/PWELL_PrivateList.aspx?PrjType=Pub&mem=29&c

For help accessing and ordering, please contact a Planwell Administrator at 562.436.9761.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gardena will receive sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, California, until 2:00 PM on April 28, 2026 and shortly thereafter on this same day, they will be publicly opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office in-person and via ZOOM.

The information to join the bid opening via ZOOM is the following:

Topic: Bid Opening
Time: 2:00 PM on April 28, 2026 (Shortly thereafter the deadline) Join ZOOM Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86376154988
Meeting ID: 863 7615 4988
Dial by phone: +1 669 444 9171US

Should you have any questions or concern in delivering a bid or joining the ZOOM Meeting, please contact City Clerk’s office at (310) 217-9565 or via email at [email protected].

All bids must be in writing, must be sealed, and must be plainly marked on the outside: "BID ON PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548. Any bid received after the hour stated above for any reason whatsoever, will not be considered for any purpose but will be returned unopened to the bidder.

Bids are required for the entire work as described below:

Work consists of excavation, asphalt concrete pavement, cold mill, curb and gutter, sidewalk, cross gutter, adjustment of manholes and water valves to grade, driveway, striping and traffic

signal battery backup, ped. Push bottom , traffic control, water pollution control and all other related work for various streets as mentioned above.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $2.6 M

The time of completion of contract shall be 75 working days as defined in the latest Standard Specifications for Public Works (“Greenbook”). Liquidated Damages, as defined in Section 6 -9, shall be $2,500 per each consecutive calendar day.

Each bidder must submit a proposal to the City, c/o City Clerk in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Said proposal is to be accompanied by a cash deposit, a certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Gardena, in an amount not less than 10 percent of the total bid submitted.

The envelope enclosing the proposal shall be sealed and addressed to the City of Gardena c/o City Clerk, and delivered or mailed to the City at 1700 W. 162 nd Street, Gardena, California 90247-3778. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner as follows:

ATTENTION: CITY, c/o CITY CLERK
(Bidder's Name and Address)

(Number and title of this project) ________________________

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a faithful performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, and a payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, both in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney.

The contractor shall have an active Class “A” license from the Contractor’s State License Board at the time of submitting bid.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Contractor may, at Contractor's sole cost and expense, substitute securities equivalent to any monies withheld by the City to insure d performance under the contract unless applicable federal regulations or policies do not allow such substitution. Such security shall be deposited with the City, or a state or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, who shall pay such monies to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the Contract. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any security substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any accrued interest thereon. Securities eligible for investment shall include those listed in Government Code Section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. No such substitution shall be accepted until the escrow agreement, letter of credit, form of security and any other document related to said substitution is reviewed and found acceptable by the City Attorney.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective bids received. The award, if made, will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

Bidders are advised that this Project is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Accordingly, the bidder awarded the Contract and all subcontractors shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations, and otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code,

California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations adopted with respect thereto (“California Prevailing Wage Laws”).

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by Contractor or any Subcontractor under it.

Contractor and any Subcontractor under if shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

The Contractor is prohibited from performing work on this project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner no less than monthly.

As of January 1, 2016 , the requirement to furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner will apply to all public works projects, whether new or ongoing. City may require a copy of the electronic certified payroll records submitted to the DIR at any time.

Exceptions: The Labor Commissioner may (but is not required to) excuse contractors and subcontractors from furnishing electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR -approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District, and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualifying project labor agreement.

These requirements will apply to all public works projects that are subject to the prevailing wage requirements of the Labor Code without regard to funding source.

The State General Prevailing Wage Determination is as established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm).

Skilled and Trained Workforce: This project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements per Sections 2600 through 2603 of the Public Contract Code.

Award of Contract: The following are conditions to the award of the contract:

I. Each contractor and subcontractor listed on the bid must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. subject to the limited exceptions set forth in Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) (regarding the submission of a bid as authorized by Business & Professions Code Section 7029.1 or Public Contract Code Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract was awarded):
and
II. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded this contract unless the contractor and each subcontractor listed on the bid is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 17265.5.

Any questions regarding this bid package may be referred to Amir H. Modarressi PE, Public Works Engineering Division at 310.217.9631.

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST, W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

DESCRIPTION PAGE DESCRIPTION PAGE

i

Title Page ................................ ................................ ....

Notice Inviting Bids ................................ ......................

Location Map ................................ ...............................

Table of Contents ................................ ........................ i Instructions to Bidders ................................ ................. ii-iv

BID PROPOSAL (To Be Submitted with Proposal)
Bid Schedule ................................ ............................... BP-2 Acknowledgement of Addenda Received ..................... BP-5 Bidder’s Declaration................................ ..................... BP-6 Non-collision Affidavit ................................ .................. BP-8 Declaration of Eligibility to Contract.............................. BP-9 Bid Bond ................................ ................................ ...... BP-10 Designation of Subcontractors ................................ ..... BP-11 Construction Project Reference ................................ ... BP-12 Certificate of Non-Discrimination by Contractors .......... BP-13 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion –
Primary Covered Transition ................................ .... BP-14

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (To Be Submitted after Award)
Agreement ................................ ................................ ... CD-2 Faithful Performance Bond ................................ .......... CD-4 Payment Bond ................................ ............................. CD-6 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate ............. CD-8 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
Of Subrogation and Contribution .............................. CD-9 Insurance................................ ................................ ..... CD-10

GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................ GP-1 Section 1 – General ................................ ................ GP-1 Section 2 – Scope of the Work ................................ GP-4 Section 3 – Control of the Work .............................. GP-7 Section 4 – Control of Material ................................ GP-10 Section 5 – Legal Relations and Responsibilities .... GP-10 Section 6 – Prosecution and Progress of the Work . GP-11 Section 7 – Measurement and Payment ................. GP-14 Section 8 – Facilities for Agency Personnel ............ GP-14

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
PART 2 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ................... TP-1 Section 200 – Rock Materials ................................ .. TP-1 Section 201 – Concrete, Mortar, and Related
Materials ................................ ........... TP-1 Section 203 – Bituminous Materials ......................... TP-2

PART 3 – CONSTRUCTION METHODS ..................... TP-2 Section 300 – Earthwork ................................ ......... TP-2 Section 302 – Roadway Surfacing ........................... TP-4 Section 314 – Traffic Striping, Curb and Pavement
Markings, and Pavement Markers ..... TP-6

PART 4 – EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS ...................... TP-6 Section 400 – Protection and Restoration................ TP-6 Section 401 – Removal ................................ ........... TP-7 Section 402 – Utilities ................................ .............. TP-8 Section 403 – Manhole Adjustment and
Reconstruction ................................ .. TP-9 Section 404 – Cold Milling ................................ ....... TP-9

PART 6 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ............ TP-9
Section 600 – Access ................................ .............. TP-9 Section 601 – Temporary Traffic Control for
Construction and Maintenance
Work Zones ................................ ...... TP-11

PART 7 – STREET LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYSTEMS ................................ ..... TP-12 Section 700 – Materials ................................ ........... TP-12 Section 701 – Construction ................................ ..... TP-12

APPENDIX
APPENDIX A: GARDENA STANDARDS
APPENDIX B: SPPWC STANDARD
APPENDIX C: CALTRANS STANDARDS
APPENDIX D: PPB CUT SHEET
APPENDIX E: BATTERY BACKUP CUT SHEET

ii

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FORM OF PROPOSAL

The Proposal shall be fully executed and submitted on the forms in the project specifications and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked and addressed as directed in the Notice Inviting Bids.

PRPOSAL / BID DOCUMENTS

All Proposals shall include the following executed documents to be submitted with each bid:

Bidding Schedule

Acknowledgement of Addenda Received

Bidder's Declaration

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Declaration of Eligibility of Contract

Bid Bond

Designation of Subcontractors

Construction Project Reference

Certificate of Non-Discrimination by Contractors

Certification of Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Primary Covered Transitions

DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL

The Proposal shall be delivered by the time and to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids. It is the bidder's sole responsibility to see that its Proposal is received as stipulated. Any Proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned to the bidder unopened.

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

The Proposal may be withdrawn by the bidder by means of a written request, signed by the bidder or its properly authorized representative. Such written request must be delivered to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids for receipt of proposals prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the hour fixed for opening bids.

iii

MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS

Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Proposal will render it informal and may be grounds for its rejection as non-responsive. The completed Proposal forms shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless specifically requested. Oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will not be considered.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for the Base Bid Amount. The City of Gardnea will have full discretion whether to include the Add Alternate Work.

DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS

In the event there is more than one bid item in a Bidding Schedule, the bidder shall furnish a price for all bid items in the Schedule, and failure to do so will render the Proposal informal and may be grounds for its rejection as non -responsive. The bidder shall state in words and figures the unit prices or the specific sums as the case may be, for which it proposes to supply the labor, materials, supplies, or machinery, and completely perform the Contract. The total amount of each item bid and the total amount of the bid shall be stated in words and figures.

In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words shall prevail. If the unit price and the total amount named by a bidder for any items are not in agreement, the unit price alone will be considered as representing the bidder's intention and the total will be corrected to conform thereto.

PROPOSAL GUARANTEE – BIDDER’S SECURITY

Each bidder shall submit with his Proposal cash, an unconditional certified or cashier's check, or a bidder's bond, in the sum of the percentage of the bid stated in the Notice Inviting Bids, payable to the City as a guarantee that the bidder will, if its Proposal is accepted, execute the Contract and furnish a satisfactory Faithful Performance Bond, a satisfactory Payment Bond and insurance certificates as specified herein.

If a bidder to whom an award is made, fails or refuses to sign the Contract or furnish the required bonds and certificates, all within the time stated in Section 2 -1.5 of the Special Provisions herein, the funds represented by said cash, check or bidder's bond shall be forfeited and become and remain the property of the City; the amount thereof being agreed to by the bidder and the surety as a bid bond forfeiture due to the City because of the delay in the execution of the Contract and in the performance of work thereunder, resulting from such failure or refusal, except that if the City awards the contract to the next lowest responsive responsible bidder, only that portion of the bidder's security equal to the difference between the two bids will be forfeited.

A Bid Bond must be obtained from a corporate surety authorized to do business as such in the State of California as an “admitted surety insurer” and shall be on the form furnished by the City or one substantially in conformance with it. Certified or cashier's checks must be drawn on a solvent state or nationally chartered bank or branch thereof in the State of California. The liability of the City in connection with the checks shall be limited to the return of the checks (without interest) as provided in Section 2-1.6 of the Special Provisions bound herein.

iv

DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

A person, firm, or corporation shall NOT be allowed to make or file, or to be interested in, more than one bid, except an alternative bid when specifically requested; provided, however, a person, firm, or corporation who has submitted a sub-proposal to a bidder submitting a Proposal, or who has quoted prices on materials to such bidders, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a sub -proposal or from quoting prices to other bidders submitting proposals, or from submitting a Proposal as a prime contractor. Similarly, failure to comply with the registration requirements of Labor Code Section 1725.5, as further described in the Notice Inviting Bids, will disqualify a bidder.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The bidder's attention is directed to the Special Provisions and Technical Provisions bound herein for additional requirements of the Proposal and Contract Documents.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Contract Documents are to be submitted within twenty-one (21) calendar days AFTER award of contract unless extended by agreement of the City . Failure to timely submit executed Contract Documents may be grounds for rejecting the bid award and forfeiture of the bid security. See enclosed documents commencing on page CD-1.

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-1

BID PROPOSAL (BP)

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST, W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

Contractor:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

License No.:

D.I.R. No.

Email:

To Be Submitted

WITH

Bid Package

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-2

BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

BID SCHEDULE

The undersigned, having examined the proposed Contract Documents titled:

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST, W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

and having visited the site and examined the conditions affecting the work, hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and appliances, and to perform operations necessary to complete the work as required by said proposed Contract Documents and itemized bid schedule below . All work for the Base Bid shall be completed within 75 Working Days from the date the Notice of Proceed is issued by the Engineer.

Item
No.

Item Description

Unit
Approx.

Quantity
Unit Price
in Figures

Item Total
1 Mobilization LS 1 $

$
2 Remove and Reconstruct Commercial
Sidewalk SF 114
$

$
3 Remove and Reconstruct Residential
Sidewalk SF 4,563
$

$
4 Remove and Reconstruct Commercial
Driveway Type A SF 964
$

$
5 Remove and Reconstruct Residential
Driveway SF 1,171
$

$
6 Remove and Reconstruct Access Ramp EA 23
$

$
7 Retrofit Existing Ramp with Plastic Bolt
Down Truncated Domes EA 17
$

$
8 Mill Pavement (2” Depth) SF 188,048
$

$
9 Mill Pavement (3Depth) SF 44,769
$

$
10 Variable Mill Pavement (1.5”-3.5” Depth) SF 40,553
$

$
11 Variable Mill Pavement (2”-4” Depth) SF 15,496
$

$
12 Variable Mill Transition Area SF 10,685 $ $
13 Unclassified Excavation CY 62 $ $
14 Asphalt Concrete TON 125 $ $

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-3

15 Type 2 REAS Slurry Seal SF 332,945 $ $
16 ARHM Overlay TON 3,468 $ $
17 Reconstruct Traffic Loop Detection EA 58 $ $
18 Adjust Manhole to Grade EA 23 $ $
19 Adjust Water Valve to Grade EA 37 $ $
20 Battery Backup for Traffic Signal EA 11 $ $
21 Upgrade Existing Pedestrian Push Button EA 84 $ $
22 Signing and Striping LS 1 $ $
23 Traffic Control LS 1 $ $
TOTAL $

TOTAL CONTRACT BID:

(Figures) $

(Words) ______

* In case of error in extension of price into the total price column, the unit price will govern.

All work required and shown on the construction plans and this specification, for which no price or item is listed on this proposal, it shall be understood that such work, equipment, labor, tools and materials shall be provided without extra charge, allowance or direct payment of any kind. Payment for performing such work or furnishing such equipment, labor, tools and materials shall be included in the above lump sum or unit bid prices and no additional compensation will paid therefore.

If the City determines that any of the unit bid prices are significantly unbalanced to the potential detriment of the City, the bid will be replaced as non-responsive.

In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words prevail. If the unit price and the total amount for any item are not in agreement, the unit price alone shall be considered to represent the bidder’s intention and all totals will be corrected to confirm thereto.

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-4

Attached hereto is cash, a certified check, a cashier's check, or a bidder's bond in the amount of ______________________________________________________________________Dollar, said amount being not less than 10 percent of the amount bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20172 and 20174, it is agreed a portion equal to the difference between the low bid and second low bid shall be retained as a bid bond forfeiture by the City if the undersigned fails or refuses to execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds and certificates of insurance within the time provided.

Name of Bidder

Signature of Bidder

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-5

BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA RECEIVED

The Bidder shall acknowledge the receipt of addenda by number and date each addendum received.

Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________ Addendum No. ____ Date ___________

Addenda will be issued only through the ARC Document Solutions and access under their “Planrooms”/”Order From Planwell” (https://www.e-arc.com/location/costa-mesa/). It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to visit the Planroom to obtain and administer any Addendum related to this bid. An Addendum must be acknowledged above by a bidder in its submitted form of Proposal.

If an addendum or addenda has been issued by the City and not noted above as being received by the Bidder, the Bid Proposal may be rejected.

____________________________________ _____________________________ Bidder’s Signature Date

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-6

BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

BIDDER'S DECLARATION

It is understood and agreed that:

1. The undersigned has carefully examined all documents which will form a part of the Contract; namely, the Notice Inviting Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, this Proposal, the Bid Bond, the Contract, the Faithful Performance Bond, the Payment Bond, the federal requirements, if any, the Plans and Specifications, the Special Provisions, and the Technical Provisions.

2. The undersigned has, by investigation at the site of the work and otherwise, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work and fully informed himself as to all conditions and matters, which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof.

3. The undersigned fully understands the scope of work and has checked carefully all words and figures inserted in this Proposal and he further understands that the City will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the preparation of the Proposal.

4. The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self -insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and that the undersigned will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Contract if it is awarded to the undersigned.

The undersigned will execute the Contract and furnish the required statutory bonds and certificates of insurance within the period of time specified in the Contract Documents.

The undersigned will begin work after award of Contract and a Notice to Proceed has been given as herein specified and will complete said work within the time specified in the Bidding Schedule.

5. The undersigned certifies that this Proposal is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or on behalf of a person not herein named, and the undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a sham bid nor induced any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding. The undersigned has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself any advantage over any other bidder.

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-7

6. The undersigned will accept an award and enter into a Contract for all work scheduled herein on which he puts in a bid. The awards for such work are to be entirely at the discretion of the City after evaluation of the bids as submitted. The undersigned agrees that the City shall recover or retain as a bid bond forfeiture an amount equal to the difference between the low bid and amount of the bid of the bidder with whom the City enters into a Contract, and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the lowest bidder in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contract Code Sections 20172 and 20174 in the event of his failure to execute a Contract and furnish required bonds and insurance therefor within the time provided.

BIDDER'S DECLARATION (Continued)

7. The undersigned bidder stated under penalty of perjury that the representations made in submitting this bid are, to the best of his/her knowledge, true, accurate, and complete.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________________ ______________________________________ Contractor's Business Name Contractor (Print) Title

________________________________ ______________________________________ Business Address: Street Signature Title

________________________________ ______________________________________ City State Zip Contractor's License No. and Classification

________________________________ ______________________________________ Business Phone Number Business Fax Number

Date

________________________________ ______________________________________ Name Title Residence: Street

________________________________ ______________________________________ City State Zip Residence Phone Number

Note: If the bid is made by an individual, it must be signed with the full name of the bidder, whose address must be given: if it is made by a firm, it must be signed in the co - partnership's name by a general partner thereof, who shall also sign his or her own name, and the name and full address of each partner (general and/or limited) must be given; and if it is made by a corporation, it must be signed by a properly authorized officer, the corporate name shall be set forth, and the separate corporate officer’s certification shall be provided.

TO BE SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
BP-8

BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(To be executed by Bidder and submitted with Bid)

State of California

County of Los Angeles

being first duly sworn, deposes and
says that he or she is of
the party making the foregoing bid, that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on the behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay fee to any corporation, or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.

NAME OF BIDDER

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER

ADDRESS OF BIDDER

CITY STATE ZIP

ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE WITNESSED BY NOTARY
(attach appropriate jurats)

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BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO CONTRACT
[Labor Code Section 1777.1; Public Contract Code Section 6109]

The undersigned, a duly authorized representative of the contractor, certifies and declares that:

1. The undersigned contractor is aware of Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code, which prohibit a contractor or subcontractor who has been found by the Labor Commissioner or the Director of Industrial Relations to be in violation of certain provisions of the Labor Code, from bidding on, being awarded, or performing work as a subcontractor on a public works project for specified periods of time.

2. The undersigned contractor is not ineligible to bid on, be awarded or perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the California Labor Code or any other provision of law.

3. The undersigned contractor is aware of California Public Contract Code Section 6109, which states:

“(a) A public entity, as defined in Section 1100 [of the Public Contract Code], may not permit a contractor or subcontractor who is ineligible to bid or work on, or be awarded, a public works project pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code to bid on, be awarded, or perform work as a subcontractor on, a public works project. Every public works project shall contain a provision prohibiting a contractor from performing work on a public works project with a subcontractor who is ineligible to perform work on the public works project pursuant to Section 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code.”

“(b) Any contract on a public works project entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract, and any public money that may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on the project shall be returned to the awarding body. The contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the project.”

4. The undersigned contractor has investigated the eligibility of each and every subcontractor the undersigned contractor intends to use on this public works project, and has determined that none of them are ineligible to perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of the foregoing provisions of the Public Contract Code, Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code, or any other provision of law.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this ______ day of _________, 20 _, at _________ _______ ________ (place of execution),
California__________.

Signature: ____________________________ Name: _________________________________

Title: ________________________________ Company: ______________________________

BID PROPOSAL

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PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT , as Principal,
and , as Surety,
are held firmly bound unto the City of Gardena in the sum of $ ;

DOLLARS,
(not less than ten percent of total amount of bid)
for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, said Principal has submitted a bid to the City to perform all work required under the following:

PROJECT: VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

NOW, THEREFORE, if said Principal is awarded a Contract by the City and, within the time and in the manner required in the Specifications for said project, enters into the written form of Contract bound with said Specifications and furnishes the required bonds, one to guarantee faithful performance and the other to guarantee payment for labor and materials, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. In the event suit is brought upon this bond by the City and judgment is recovered, said Surety shall pay all costs incurred by the City in such suit, including a reasonable attorneys’ fee to be fixed by the court. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §2845.

SIGNED AND SEALED, this day of , 20 .

(SEAL) (SEAL)
Principal Surety

BY: BY:

Signature Signature

Note: This bond must be dated, all signatures must be notarized, and evidence of the authority of any person signing as attorney–in-fact must be attached.

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BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS

In compliance with the "Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act" being Sections 4100 - 4113 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, and any amendments thereto, each bidder shall set forth below the name and location of the place of busi ness of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one -half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the prime contractor's total bid, and shall further set forth the portion of the work which will be done by each subcontractor. Only one subcontractor for each such portion shall be listed.

If the contractor fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the work to be performed under the contract, he shall be deemed to have agreed to perform such portion himself, and he shall not be permitted to subcontract that portion of the work except under the conditions hereinafter set forth.

Subletting or subcontracting of any portion of the work to which subcontractor was designated in the original bid shall only be permitted in cases of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a finding reduced to writing as a public record of the legislative body of the City.

Portion
of Work
% Subcontractor's Name & Address
Type of
Work
State
License
Number Class
D.I.R.

Number

Not more than _____%.

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BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REFERENCE

In order to more fully evaluate your background and experience for the project herein proposed, please submit a list of Public Works and/or similar construction projects completed or in progress within the last three (3) years. Failure to provide this information may constitute grounds for rejection of your bid as non-responsive.

Number of years as a contractor in construction work of this type:

Three projects of this type recently completed:

1. Name (Firm/Agency):

Address:

Contact Person: Telephone No.:

Title of Project:

Project Location:

Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $

2. Name (Firm/Agency):

Address:

Contact Person: Telephone No.:

Title of Project:

Project Location:

Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $

3. Name (Firm/Agency):

Address:

Contact Person: Telephone No.:

Title of Project:

Project Location:

Date of Completion: Contract Amount: $

NOTE: If requested by the City, the bidder shall furnish a certified financial statement, references, and other information sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of his current financial condition.

Bidder's Signature

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BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION BY CONTRACTORS

As suppliers of goods or services to the City, the firm listed below certifies that it does not discriminate in its employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; that it is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local directives, and executive orders regarding non -discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to pursue posi tively and aggressively the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

We agree specifically:

1. To establish or observe employment policies which affirmatively promote opportunities for minority persons at all job levels.

2. To communicate this policy to all persons concerned, including all company employees, outside recruiting services, especially those serving minority communities, and to the minority communities at large.

3. To take affirmative steps to hire minority employees within the company.

FIRM

TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

SIGNATURE

DATE

Please include any additional information available regarding equal opportunity employment programs now in effect within your company:

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BID PROPOSAL

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION – PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS

(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE)

The Contractor shall not perform Work with any Subcontractor that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or State law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. The Contractor and Subcontractors shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of the Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or State law providing for the debarment of contractors from public works. If the Contractor or any Subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the Project, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City.

1. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

b. Have not within a 5 -year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement, or receiving stolen property;

c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 1b of this certification; and

d. Have not within a 5 -year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Signature: ____________________________ Name: _________________________________

Title: ________________________________ Company: ______________________________

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION – PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS
(Continued)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below.

2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction.

3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

5. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations (13 CFR Part 145).

6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.

7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the ineligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.

9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (CD)

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

To be Submitted
within twenty-one (21) calendar days

AFTER
Award of Contract

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20 , by and between CITY OF GARDENA in the State of California, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and , hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR.”

The City and the Contractor mutually agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

THE PROJECT
For and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, Contractor agrees to perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner all work required by the Contract Documents for City Project No. JN 526 and JN 548, which is described as follows:

PROJECT: VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

Said work shall be performed in accordance with the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents, all of which are referenced in Article III hereof and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. Contractor shall furnish at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary therefor, except such labor, materials, equipment and services as are provided in the Contract Documents to be furnished by City.

This project is subject to Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements per Sections 2600 through 2603 of the Public Contract Code.

ARTICLE II.

CONTRACT SUM AND PAYMENT
For performing and completing the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, City shall pay Contractor, in full compensation therefor, the contract sum set forth in the Bidding Schedule. Said sum shall constitute payment in full for all work performed hereunder, including, without limitation, all labor, materials, equipment, tools and services used or incorporated in the work, supervision, administration, overhead, expenses and any and all other things required, furnished or incurred for comple tion of the work as specified in the Contract Documents. City shall make payments to Contractor on account of the contract sum at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions specified in the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE III.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents, which constitute the entire agreement between the City and the Contractor, are enumerated as follows: Proposal Documents, including the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bidding Schedule, Bidder's Declaration, Designation of Subcontractors, Bidder's Assurance, and Fair Employment Practices documents; this Agreement; Standard Specifications; Special Provisions; Technical Provisions; Drawings; Plans; and all addenda issued prior to and all modifications issued after the execution of this Agreement. These form

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the Contract, and all are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein.

ARTICLE IV.

EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall become effective and commence as of the date set forth below on which the last of the parties, whether City or Contractor, executes said Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized.

CITY CONTRACTOR

Tasha Cerda, Mayor Name & Title

Date: ______ Sign:_________
Seal: Date:

SECOND SIGNATURE: (Contractor)

___________________________________
Name & Title

ATTEST: Sign:_______________________________
Date:

Mina Semenza, City Clerk

Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney

Date:

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND

WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has awarded to ___ _____, hereinafter designated as the "Principal", a Contract for:

PROJECT: VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said Contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, we,
as Principal, and
as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City in the sum of

Dollars ($ ), this amount being not
less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which sum well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

In case suit is brought upon this bond, the Surety will pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the City of Gardena in an amount to be fixed by the court.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if the hereby bounded Principal, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, well and truly keep and perform all the undertakings, terms, covenants, conditions and agreements in the said Contract and any alteration thereof, made as therein provided, all within the time and in the manner therein designated and in all res pects according to their true intent and meaning, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect.

FURTHER, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §§ 2845 and 2849. The City is the principal beneficiary of this bond and has all rights of a party hereto.

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This bond shall remain in full force and effect for a warranty period of one full year after acceptance of the job by the City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, three (3) identical counterparts of this instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by the Principal and

Surety named herein, on the day of , 20 , the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body.

[PRINCIPAL]

By
Title

Signature

[SURETY]

By
Title

Address

Phone No.

Signature

All signatures must be notarized.

Appropriate modifications shall be made to this form if the bond is being furnished for the performance of an act not provided for by agreement.

Corporations must affix corporate seal.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

PAYMENT BOND

WHEREAS, the City of Gardena has awarded to , as Contractor, a contract for the work described as follows:

PROJECT: VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

AND WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in connection with said contract, to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics, materialmen and other persons, as provided by law;

NOW, THEREFORE, we, the undersigned Contractor and Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City in the sum of ,
Dollars ($ _____ ) this amount being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if said Contractor, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, or subcontractors shall fail to pay any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181, or amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed under the contract, or any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the Contractor and its subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, or any other amounts due to persons under any applicable project contract or law, with respect to such work and labor, then the Surety or Sureties herein will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, otherwise the above obligation shall be void. In case suit is brought upon this bond, the said Surety will pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the plaintiff(s) and City in an amount to be fixed by the court.

This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in Civil Code Section 3181 as to give a right of action to such persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

Further, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract, or of the work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications for the same, shall in any way affect its obligations under this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of such change, extension of time, alteration, addition, or modification to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications thereunder. Surety hereby waives the provisions of California Civil Code §§ 2845 and 2849.

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This bond shall remain in full force and effect for six full months after the period in which verified claims may be filed as provided for in Section 3184 of the California Civil Code.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on this day of 20 .

[PRINCIPAL]

By
Title

Signature

[SURETY]

By
Title

Address

Phone No.

Signature

All signatures must be notarized.

Appropriate modifications shall be made to this form if the bond is being furnished for the performance of an act not provided for by agreement.

Corporations must affix corporate seal.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

The Contractor shall execute the following form as required by the California Labor Code, Sections 1860 and 1861:

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 such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of the Contract.

DATED:

CONTRACTOR

By
Signature

Title

ATTEST:

By
Signature

Title

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION AND CONTRIBUTION

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Indemnitor hereby agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Gardena and its respective elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, volunteers, successors, and assigns (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, expenses, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith (collectively “Liabilities”), arising or claimed to arise, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, resulting from, or related to any act, failure to act, error, or omission of Indemnitor or any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers or their officers, agents, servants or employees, arising or claimed to arise, directly or indirectly, out of, in connection with, resulting from, or related to the above-referenced contract, agreement, license, or permit (the “Agreement”) or the performance or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant, or condition of the Agreement, including this indemnity provision. This indemnity provision is effective regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent active or passive negligence by Indemnitees and shall operate to fully indemnify Indemnitees against any such negligence. This indemnity provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which Indemnitees may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment against an Indemnitee shall be conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision. Indemnitor shall pay Indemnitees for any attorney fees and costs incurred in enforcing this indemnification provision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this instrument shall be construed to encompass (a) Indemnitees’ sole negligence or willful misconduct to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code 2782(a), or (b) the contracting public agency’s active negligence to the limited extent that the underlying Agreement is subject to Civil Code 2782(b). This indemnity is effective without reference to the existence or applicability of any insurance coverages which may have been required under the Agreement or any additional insured endorsements which may extend to Indemnitees.

Indemnitor, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the Indemnitor regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent active or passive negligence by the Indemnitees. Accountants, attorneys, or other professionals employed by Indemnitor to defend Indemnitees shall be selected by Indemnitees.

In the event there is more than one person or entity named in the Agreement as an Indemnitor, then all obligations, liabilities, covenants and conditions under this instrument shall be joint and several.

“Indemnitor”

Company/Contractor

Name & Title

Signature & Date

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CONTRACT DOCUMENT

PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

INSURANCE

CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE (COI) SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR

1. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK . Contractor shall not be authorized to commence Work under this Contract until it has obtained approved insurance. Before beginning Work hereunder, during the entire period of this Contract, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Contract as may be indicated below, Contractor must have and maintain in place not less than the insurance coverages required in this Section at his sole cost and expense. Contractor’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Contract. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Section and Contractor shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Contractor’s insurance may cover all subcontractors. The insurance requirements are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.

2. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUIREMENTS. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A -:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.

3. COVERAGES, LIMITS AND POLICY REQUIREMENTS . Contractor shall maintain the types of coverages indicated below:

4. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE . A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis in an amount not less than either one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence or two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate.

5. COMMERCIAL AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE . A policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, ed. 12/93, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The minimum auto insurance coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per accident.

6. WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE . A policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.

In accordance with the provisions of section 1860 of the California Labor Code, Contractor's attention is directed to the requirement that in accordance with the provisions of section

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3700 of the California Labor Code, Contractor and every subcontractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation of his or her employees, or obtain a certificate of consent to self -insurance by the Director of Industrial Relations in accordance with the requirements of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code.

In accordance with the provisions of section 1861 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall sign and file with the awarding body the following certification prior to performing any work on the Project:

"I am aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self -insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract."

7. POLICY REQUIREMENTS. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:

(i) City and its appointed and elected officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be added as additional insured to the policy as respects liabilities arising out of the performance of any work done under the Contract.

(ii) The insurer shall agree to provide City with thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, of any cancellation, non -renewal or material change in coverage.

(iii) For any claims with respect to the Project covered by this Contract, Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

(iv) The policy shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of the company’s liability.

8. COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE . Contractor shall provide course of construction insurance covering for “all risks” of loss in the amount of the completed value of the Work. The City shall be named as a loss payee and the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City. This policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled until thirty (30) days written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to the City. Course of Construction Insurance may be provided for each separate Phase.

9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS . The procuring of required insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Contract. City shall notify Contractor in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Contractor does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Contractor shall be deemed in default hereunder.

10. DEDUCTIBLES. Any deductible or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. Contractor shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or self -insured retentions with respect to

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City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Contractor); or Contractor shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses in the amount of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

11. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE . Contractor shall furnish City with the required endorsements attached hereto. All documents are to be received and approved by City before Work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Contract, Contractor shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefore, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Contractor shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.

12. TERMINATION FOR LACK OF REQUIRED COVERAGE. If Contractor, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Contract, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Contractor’s expense and/or terminate this Contract. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any claim resulting from failure of either Contractor or any subcontractor to take out or maintain any insurance required by this Contract.

13. EQUIPMENT COVERAGE . Any policy or policies of insurance Contractor or his subcontractors elect to carry as insurance against loss or damage to construction equipment and tools or other personal property shall include a provision waiving the insurer’s right of subrogation against City.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

VARIOUS STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
NORMANDIE AVE, CASSIDY ST, VERMONT AVE, 132ND ST,
W 135TH ST, MARINE AVE, 145TH ST & 166TH ST
PROJECT NO. JN 526 & JN 548

PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 – GENERAL

1-1 GENERAL. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“Greenbook”) written and promulgated by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Southern California Districts of the Associated General Contractors of California shall be the Standard Specifications of the City. All work shall conform to the 20 24 edition, including supplements of the Standard Specifications , the Special Provisions which supplement or modify the Standard Specifications, and the Standard Drawings as issued by the City (defined herein as “Agency”) available at the time bids are opened unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.

The above referenced Standard Specifications, Special Provisions and Standard Drawings are hereby made a part of the Contract Documents.

For the convenience of the Contractor, the section and subsection numbering system used in these Special Provisions corresponds to that used in the Standard Specifications.

1-2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS. Whenever in the Standard Specification the following terms are used, they shall be understood to mean and refer to the following:

(a) AGENCY The City of Gardena, a California municipal corporation.

(b) BOARD The City Council of the City of Gardena

(c) CONTRACT Documents including but not limited to the proposal forms, DOCUMENTS Standard “Greenbook” Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Provisions, Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bonds, Insurance, Contract and all Addenda
setting forth any modifications of the documents.

(d) ENGINEER The City of Gardena Director of Public Works/City Engineer or his authorized representative.

(e) BIDDER An individual, co-partnership, association or corporation submitting a proposal for the work contemplated, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.

(f) LEGAL ADDRESS The legal address of the Contractor to be the address OF CONTRACTOR given on the Contractor’s bid and is hereby designated as the place to which all notices, letters or other

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communications to the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered.

(g) LABORATORY An established laboratory approved and authorized by the Engineer for testing materials and work involved in the contract.

1-7 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT.

1-7.1 General. The proposal shall be fully executed and submitted on the forms provided by the Agency and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked and addressed as directed in the “Notice Inviting Bids”.

If the proposal is made by an individual, it shall be signed and his or her full name and address shall be given; if it is made by a firm it shall be signed with co -partnership name by a general partner thereof, who shall also sign his or her known name, and the name and address of each member of such co -partnership shall be given; if made by a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be signed by its duly authorized officers and attested by the corporate seal.

Bidders are warned against making erasures or alterations of any kind on their Proposal.

Proposals which contain omissions, erasures, alterations, conditions or additions not called for may be rejected.

At the time the Contract is awarded by the Agency, the Contractor shall be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California to do the type of work contemplated in the Contract and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work required by this Contract.

1-7.2 Contract Bonds. The “Performance Bond” is equivalent to City’s “Faithful Performance Bond”.
1-7.3 Examination of Plans, Specifications and Project Site . Bidders shall read the specifications, review the drawings and examine the existing facilities to fully understand the project in order to plan for the improvements as shown in the contract, including local condition, uncertainty of weather and all other contingencies.

Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of the proposed work sites, and by such other means as they may choose as to actual conditions and requirements and as to the accuracy of the quantities stated in the Proposal forms. Information derived from the maps, plans, specifications, profiles, drawings, or from the Engineer/Architect of the record, shall not relieve the bidder of this responsibility, and the interpretation of the data disclosed by borings or other preliminary investigations is not guaranteed nor is any liability assumed by the Agency.

1-7.4 Interpretation of Drawings and Documents . If a prospective bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning or intent of any part of the Contract Documents including the Specifications, or discovers discrepancies in, or omissions from, the Specifications or Drawings, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for an interpretation or a correction thereof. Interpretations or corrections of the Contract Documents including the Specifications and Drawings, shall be made only by addendum duly issued by the Engineer, and a copy of such addendum will be sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered to each person receiving a set of the Contract Documents whose address is known to the Engineer and such addendum shall be considered a part of and incorporated in the Contract Documents.

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1-7.5 Award of Contract . After the Proposals have been publicly opened and read aloud, they will be checked for accuracy and compliance with all provisions as specified herein.

The Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective bids received.

Bids subsequently shown to be mathematically unbalanced would be rejected as nonresponsive.

A mathematically unbalanced bid is one containing lump sum or unit bid items which do not reflect reasonable actual costs plus a reasonable proportionate share of the bidder’s anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other indirect costs, which he/she anticipates for the performance of the items in question.

“A bid is mathematically unbalanced if the bid is structured on the basis of nominal prices for some work and inflated prices for other work; that is, each element of the bid must carry its proportionate share of the total cost of the work plus profits.”

“A bid is materially unbalanced if there is a reasonable doubt that award to the bidder submitting the mathematically unbalanced bid will result in the lowest ultimate cost to the Government.

Consequently, a materially unbalanced bid may not be accepted.”

Award of the Contract, if it be awarded, will ordinarily be made by the Agency within 30 days after opening of the bids. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

In selecting the lowest responsive responsible bidder, consideration will be given to the general competency of the bidder for the performance of the work covered by the proposal. To receive favorable consideration, a bidder may be required to present evidence that he has successfully performed similar work of comparable magnitude or submit other evidence satisfactory to the Agency that he or his associates are competent to manage the proposed undertaking and to carry it forward to a successful conclusion. Professional integrity and honesty of purpose shall be essential requirements. A showing of adequate financial resources may be required but will not alone determine whether a bidder is competent to undertake the proposed work.

Only manufacturers or contractors of established reputation, or their duly authorized dealers or agency, having proper facilities for the manufacture of the materials or equipment and for servicing same, or for proper execution of the work called for in the contract, will be considered in making the award.

1-7.6 Execution of Contract . A bidder whose proposal is accepted shall properly sign a written contract with the Agency on the form attached hereto and return said contract together with good and approved bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the mailing of a notice from the Agency to the bidder, according to the address given by him, of acceptance of his proposal.

Contract bonds and certificates of insurance, if required, shall be filed in all instances before delivering any equipment, materials, or performing any work under the contract; also before any purchase order shall be issued. An executed Power of Attorney form shall be submitted with all contract bonds herein specified.

If a bidder whose proposal is accepted fails or refuses to enter into a contract as herein provided, or to conform to any stipulated requirement in connection therewith, the money represented by his check or bidder’s bond shall be refunded less the difference between the low bid and the bid of the bidder with whom the Agency enters into an agreement in accordance

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with the provisions of the Public Contracts Code Section 20174. At the discretion of the Agency, an award may be made to the bidder whose proposal is next most acceptable to the Agency, and such bidder and his surety shall fulfill every stipulation embraced herein as if he were the party to whom the first award was made.

A corporation to which an award is made may be required before the contract is finally signed to furnish evidence of its corporate existence, of its right to do business in California and of the authority of the officer signing the contract and bonds for the corporation to so sign.

1-7.7 Return of Proposal and Guarantee . The check or bond of a bidder to whom the contract has been awarded will be returned to him after all of the acts, for the performance of which said security is required, have been fully performed. The checks or bid bonds of the second and third lowest bidders will be returned when the bidder to whom the contract has been awarded has properly executed all of the required Contract Documents. Check or bid bonds of other bidders will be returned when their proposals are rejected or in any event at the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of opening bids.

1-7.8 Precedence of Contract Documents. The order of precedence of contract document shall be:

FIRST Requirements of law, including the Code and Ordinances of the City of Gardena.

SECOND Permits from other agencies as may be required by law.

THIRD Permits from City of Gardena Departments as may be required by law or ordinance.

FOURTH The Contract.

FIFTH The Bid Proposal.

SIXTH Addenda.

SEVENTH Notice Inviting Bids.

EIGHTH Instructions to Bidders.

NINTH Technical Provisions.

TENTH Plans.

ELEVENTH General Provisions of the Standard Specifications.

TWELFTH Standard Plans.

THIRTEENTH Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (current edition).

FOURTEENTH Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.

FIFTEENTH Reference Specifications.

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Change orders, supplemental agreements and approved revisions to Plans and Specifications will take precedence over documents listed above, except those listed as FIRST, SECOND and THIRD. Detailed plans shall have precedence over general plans.

SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF THE WORK

2-2 PERMITS. The Contractor will obtain, at no cost to the Agency, all permits necessary to perform the work on streets, highways, railways or other rights -of-ways. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all costs incurred for permits necessitated by its operations such as, but not limited to those permits required for night work, overload, blasting and demolition. For private contracts, the Contractor shall obtain all permits incidental to the work or made necessary by its operations, and pay all costs incurred by the permit requirements.

The Contractor and each subcontractor employed upon the work must have or obtain a valid City of Gardena Business License in accordance with the provisions of the Gardena Municipal Code.

2.10 DISPUTED WORK.

2.10.1 Retention of Imperfect Work. If any portion of the work done or materials furnished under the contract proves defective or not in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings, and if the imperfection in the same is not of sufficient magnitude or importance to make the work dangerous or undesirable, or if the removal of such work is impracticable or will create conditions which are dangerous or undesirable in the opinion of the Engineer, the Engineer shall have the right and authority to retain the work instead of requiring it to be removed and reconstructed, but he shall make deductions therefor in the payment of the contract item due Contractor as may be just and reasonable.

2-11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

2-11.1 Requests for Contract Adjustments and Relief . If either Contractor or the Agency believes that it is entitled to relief against the other for any event arising out of or related to the work or Project, such party shall provide written notice to the other party of the basis for its claim for relief. Such notice shall, if possible, be made prior to incurring any cost or expense and in accordance with any specific notice requirements contained in the applicable sections of this Contract.

In the absence of any specific notice requirement, written notice shall be given within a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) days, after the occurrence giving rise to the claim for relief or after the claiming party reasonably should have recognized the event or condition giving rise to the request, whichever is later. Such notice shall include sufficient information to advise the other party of the circumstances giving rise to the claim for relief, the specific contractual adjustment or relief requested and the basis of such request.

2-11.2 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution . The parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Contractor and the Agency each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the work under the Contract.

Contractor and the Agency will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Contractor’s Representative and the Engineer.

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If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through the Contractor’s Representative and the Engineer, Contractor’s Chief Executive Officer or similar senior representative and the Gardena City Manager, or designee, upon the request of the other party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than twenty (20) days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meeting between the parties’ senior representatives, the parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement.

If, after meeting, the senior representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both parties, the parties may submit the dispute to binding or non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in any manner and by any person or mediation association mutually acceptable to the parties.

2-11.3 Arbitration. Any claims, disputes or controversies between the parties arising out of or relating to the Contract, or the breach thereof, which have not been resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 2-11.2 above may be decided by binding or non -binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in any manner and by any person or arbitration association mutually acceptable to the parties.

2-11.4 Claims Disputes. Any claims of Contractor, as “claims” are defined in California Public Contract Code Section 9204 shall be processed in accordance with that section. Section 9204 provides in relevant part that upon receiving a claim from a contractor, together with reasonable documentation to support the claim, a contracting public entity shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days [except as otherwise provided in Section 9204], shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed.

Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails to issue a written statement, Section 2 -11.3 shall apply. If the contractor disputes the public entity’s written response, or if the public entity fails to respond to a claim within the time prescribed, the contractor may demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute.

Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed.

Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim of the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the public entity and the contractor sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity and contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.

If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to other applicable procedures.

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2-13 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (“RECORD” DRAWINGS). At all times, the Contractor shall maintain at the project a “Record” set of Drawings and Specifications to include all executed addenda, change orders, and field orders.

Prior to each progress payment the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer, a set of contract drawings with all applicable “as constructed” notes placed/recorded thereon. Failure to provide “as constructed” plans will cause progress payment to be withheld until information is provided to City.

After completion of the work and before final payment, the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer a complete set of contract drawings with all applicable “as constructed” noted placed/record thereon. The final form and detail of these as constructed plans are subject to the acceptance of the Engineer.

2-14 MARKING REMOVAL. All markings placed by the Contractor, City, and Underground Service Alert (USA) during construction shall be removed at the completion of the work. These markings shall include, but not limited to, paint, stakes, and metal tags.