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E 9th St
V Ave
Euclid Ave
E 7th St
Burden Dr
E 7th St
V Ave
E 7th St
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4 4 4 2
3 4 4 3
4 2
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4 4
4 National City SSARP - 8th Street Corridor
E 8th St
E 4th St
Plaza Blvd
E 6th St
D Ave
E Ave
B Ave
A Ave
Palm Ave
C Ave
Harbor Dr
Euclid Ave
W 8th St
F Ave
G Ave
J Ave
Highland Ave
K Ave
Roosevelt Ave
R Ave
I Ave
S Harbison Ave
T Ave
V Ave
Civic Center Dr
National City Blvd
M Ave
Olive Ave
N Ave
4th St
Q Ave
W 12th St
L Ave
E 9th St
Mariposa Pl
E 3rd St
E 5th St
E 11th St
Plumas St
E 7th St
E 13th St
E 12th St
Ethel Pl
Shell Ave
Southall St
Cummings Rd
Hoover Ave
Mole Rd
E 10th St
Arcadia Pl
Tolas Ct
Earle Dr
Paradise Dr
Terry Ln
E 12th St
E 3rd St E 3rd St 4th St
E 12th St
E 9th St
E 3rd St
E 5th St
E 13th St
Type of Collision
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! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-8
V Avenue to Burden Drive
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Miles
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V Avenue / 8
th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 7: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 8: Pedestrian countdown signal heads
& safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
Euclid Avenue / 8
th Street intersection
ß Improve signal hardware: back-plates with retro-reflective borders ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks on all approaches ß Provide advanced stop bars
HSIP Cycle 6: Crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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Tolas Ct
S Harbison Ave
Salot St
Olive Ave
Plaza Blvd
Pleasant Ln
E 7th St
Arcadia Ave
Rachael Ave
Harbison Way
Harbison Pl
E 7th St
Rachael Ave
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4 3 4
3 4
3 4
2 2
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4 3 4
4 4
National City SSARP - 8th Street Corridor
E 8th St
E 4th St
Plaza Blvd
E 6th St
D Ave
E Ave
B Ave
A Ave
Palm Ave
C Ave
Harbor Dr
Euclid Ave
W 8th St
F Ave
G Ave
J Ave
Highland Ave
K Ave
Roosevelt Ave
R Ave
I Ave
S Harbison Ave
T Ave
V Ave
Civic Center Dr
National City Blvd
M Ave
Olive Ave
N Ave
4th St
Q Ave
W 12th St
L Ave
E 9th St
Mariposa Pl
E 3rd St
E 5th St
E 11th St
Plumas St
E 7th St
E 13th St
E 12th St
Ethel Pl
Shell Ave
Southall St
Cummings Rd
Hoover Ave
Mole Rd
E 10th St
Arcadia Pl
Tolas Ct
Earle Dr
Paradise Dr
Terry Ln
E 12th St
E 3rd St E 3rd St 4th St
E 12th St
E 9th St
E 3rd St
E 5th St
E 13th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-8
Arcadia Place to Plaza Boulevard/Paradise Valley Road
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Harbison Avenue / 8
th Street intersection
ß Improve signal hardware: backplates with retroreflective borders ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks on all approaches. ß Provide advanced stop bars.
HSIP Cycle 7: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Protected left-turn phase
Plaza Boulevard / Paradise Valley Road / 8th Street intersection ß Provide signal head for each through lane and left-turn lane (NB/SB approaches).
Palm Avenue to Rachael Avenue
ß Improve signal hardware: back-plates with retroreflective borders. ß Install raised median with cutouts along extent
City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program /
16th Street
Table 5-10 summarizes the recommended countermeasures along 16th Street. Collision locations, crash type, and level of injury severity for records along 16th Street are depicted in Figure 5-9. The graphic also identifies the recommendations and any previous or underway efforts that may address potential safety issues. Site specific issues and the resulting countermeasures are documented in Appendix C.
This roadway includes:
• One intersection that experienced a severe injury collision: pedestrian collision at Grove Street / 16th Street
• Three intersections with high collision frequencies:
o National City Boulevard / 16th Street (7 total collisions) o Euclid Avenue / 16th Street (7 total collisions)
o Highland Avenue /16th Street (6 total collisions)
• One segment that experienced multiple severe/fatal injury collisions: between Palm Avenue and Grove Street
o Severe injury resulting from a broadside collision
o Fatal injury resulting from rear end collision
City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program /
Table 5-10 16th Street Countermeasure Summary
Recommended Countermeasures1 Location(s)
S2 Improve signal hardware (provide back-plates with
retroreflective borders)
Signal heads at:
• Euclid Avenue / 16th Street
S18PB Install pedestrian crossing (high visibility continental crosswalks)
All legs of the following intersection:
• D Avenue / 16th Street
• Euclid Avenue / 16th Street
S20PB Install advance stop bar before crosswalk All legs of the following intersection:
• D Avenue / 16th Street
S21PB Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
All legs of the following intersection:
• D Avenue / 16th Street
Install curb extensions (non-LRSM countermeasure at signalized intersections)
At the northwest and southeast corners of:
• D Avenue / 16th Street
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W 17th St
Wilson Ave
Hoover Ave
Harding Ave
Coolidge Ave
E 16th St
West Ave
National City Blvd
Roosevelt Ave
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4 4 4
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E 16th St
E 18th St
Plaza Blvd
D Ave
L Ave
N Ave
Palm Ave
Euclid Ave
C Ave
Harding Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Highland Ave
W 18th St
Wilson Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
W 15th St
W 14th St
A Ave
J Ave
I Ave
W 12th St
Earle Dr
Civic Center Dr
E 19th St
E Ave
K Ave
O Ave
Prospect St
Reo Dr
Rachael Ave
F Ave
E 13th St
Q Ave
S Harbison Ave
E 12th St
Orange St
Bolivar St
Newell St
E 20th St
W 19th St Gables St Roosevelt Ave
E 14th St
Alleghany St
Granger Ave
Kimball Way
Lanoitan Ave
Altamont Dr
La Siesta Way
Sheryl Ln
W 20th St
Casa Pl
M Ave
E 12th St
I Ave I Ave
J Ave
E 12th St
E 20th St
K Ave
O Ave
F Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-9
Wilson Avenue to National City Boulevard
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0 0.25 0.5
Miles
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805 §¨¦
National City Boulevard / 16th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 6: Ladder crosswalks & signal equipment
upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 8: Protected left-turn phase
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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C Ave
D Ave
E Ave
F Ave
B Ave
G Ave
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4 3 4
4 4
4 4
National City SSARP - 16th Street Corridor
E 16th St
E 18th St
Plaza Blvd
D Ave
L Ave
N Ave
Palm Ave
Euclid Ave
C Ave
Harding Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Highland Ave
W 18th St
Wilson Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
W 15th St
W 14th St
A Ave
J Ave
I Ave
W 12th St
Earle Dr
Civic Center Dr
E 19th St
E Ave
K Ave
O Ave
Prospect St
Reo Dr
Rachael Ave
F Ave
E 13th St
Q Ave
S Harbison Ave
E 12th St
Orange St
Bolivar St
Newell St
E 20th St
W 19th St Gables St Roosevelt Ave
E 14th St
Alleghany St
Granger Ave
Kimball Way
Lanoitan Ave
Altamont Dr
La Siesta Way
Sheryl Ln
W 20th St
Casa Pl
M Ave
E 12th St
I Ave I Ave
J Ave
E 12th St
E 20th St
K Ave
O Ave
F Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-9
B Avenue to G Avenue
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Miles
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D Avenue / 16th Street intersection
ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks with advanced stop bars. ß Provide lead pedestrian intervals.
ß Provide bulb-outs on NW and SE corners.
HSIP Cycle 6: Ladder crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Protected left-turn phase
G Avenue / 16th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
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L Ave
I Ave
J Ave
K Ave
Highland Ave
M Ave
E 17th St
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4 3 4
4 4
3 4
National City SSARP - 16th Street Corridor
E 16th St
E 18th St
Plaza Blvd
D Ave
L Ave
N Ave
Palm Ave
Euclid Ave
C Ave
Harding Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Highland Ave
W 18th St
Wilson Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
W 15th St
W 14th St
A Ave
J Ave
I Ave
W 12th St
Earle Dr
Civic Center Dr
E 19th St
E Ave
K Ave
O Ave
Prospect St
Reo Dr
Rachael Ave
F Ave
E 13th St
Q Ave
S Harbison Ave
E 12th St
Orange St
Bolivar St
Newell St
E 20th St
W 19th St Gables St Roosevelt Ave
E 14th St
Alleghany St
Granger Ave
Kimball Way
Lanoitan Ave
Altamont Dr
La Siesta Way
Sheryl Ln
W 20th St
Casa Pl
M Ave
E 12th St
I Ave I Ave
J Ave
E 12th St
E 20th St
K Ave
O Ave
F Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-9
Highland Avenue to M Avenue
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HSIP Cycle 6: Protected left-turn phase and additional signal heads HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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N Ave
Palm Ave
E 17th St
Q Ave
Sheryl Ln
E 17th St
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4 4
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3 4 4
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E 16th St
E 18th St
Plaza Blvd
D Ave
L Ave
N Ave
Palm Ave
Euclid Ave
C Ave
Harding Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Highland Ave
W 18th St
Wilson Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
W 15th St
W 14th St
A Ave
J Ave
I Ave
W 12th St
Earle Dr
Civic Center Dr
E 19th St
E Ave
K Ave
O Ave
Prospect St
Reo Dr
Rachael Ave
F Ave
E 13th St
Q Ave
S Harbison Ave
E 12th St
Orange St
Bolivar St
Newell St
E 20th St
W 19th St Gables St Roosevelt Ave
E 14th St
Alleghany St
Granger Ave
Kimball Way
Lanoitan Ave
Altamont Dr
La Siesta Way
Sheryl Ln
W 20th St
Casa Pl
M Ave
E 12th St
I Ave I Ave
J Ave
E 12th St
E 20th St
K Ave
O Ave
F Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-9
N Avenue to Interstate 805
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Palm Avenue / 16th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 7: Signal equipment upgrade
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Protected left-turn phase
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Grove St
Euclid Ave
Orange St
Casa Pl
Seawind Dr
Prospect St
Lanoitan Ave
Lanoitan Ave
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4 2
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4 3
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E 16th St
E 18th St
Plaza Blvd
D Ave
L Ave
N Ave
Palm Ave
Euclid Ave
C Ave
Harding Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Highland Ave
W 18th St
Wilson Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
W 15th St
W 14th St
A Ave
J Ave
I Ave
W 12th St
Earle Dr
Civic Center Dr
E 19th St
E Ave
K Ave
O Ave
Prospect St
Reo Dr
Rachael Ave
F Ave
E 13th St
Q Ave
S Harbison Ave
E 12th St
Orange St
Bolivar St
Newell St
E 20th St
W 19th St Gables St Roosevelt Ave
E 14th St
Alleghany St
Granger Ave
Kimball Way
Lanoitan Ave
Altamont Dr
La Siesta Way
Sheryl Ln
W 20th St
Casa Pl
M Ave
E 12th St
I Ave I Ave
J Ave
E 12th St
E 20th St
K Ave
O Ave
F Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-9
Interstate 805 to Lanoitan Avenue
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Grove Street / 16th Street
No collisions since bulb-outs
were implemented
Euclid Avenue / 16th Street intersection
ß Improve signal hardware: back-plates with retroreflective borders ß Provide high visibility crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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E 17th St
Earle Dr
Bolivar St
Rachael Ave
Alleghany St
S Harbison Ave
4 4 4
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E 16th St
E 18th St
Plaza Blvd
D Ave
L Ave
N Ave
Palm Ave
Euclid Ave
C Ave
Harding Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Highland Ave
W 18th St
Wilson Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
W 15th St
W 14th St
A Ave
J Ave
I Ave
W 12th St
Earle Dr
Civic Center Dr
E 19th St
E Ave
K Ave
O Ave
Prospect St
Reo Dr
Rachael Ave
F Ave
E 13th St
Q Ave
S Harbison Ave
E 12th St
Orange St
Bolivar St
Newell St
E 20th St
W 19th St Gables St Roosevelt Ave
E 14th St
Alleghany St
Granger Ave
Kimball Way
Lanoitan Ave
Altamont Dr
La Siesta Way
Sheryl Ln
W 20th St
Casa Pl
M Ave
E 12th St
I Ave I Ave
J Ave
E 12th St
E 20th St
K Ave
O Ave
F Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-9
Lanoitan Avenue to National City Limits
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City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program /
18th Street
Table 5-11 summarizes the recommended countermeasures along 18th Street. Collision locations, crash type, and level of injury severity for records along 18th Street are depicted in Figure 5-10. The graphic also identifies the recommendations and any previous or underway efforts that may address potential safety issues. Site specific issues and the resulting countermeasures are documented in Appendix C.
This roadway includes:
• One intersection that experienced multiple severe injury collisions: two pedestrian collisions at Highland Avenue / 18th Street (both severe injuries). A total of eight pedestrian collisions were reported at this intersection. • Three intersections with high collision frequencies:
o Highland Avenue / 18th Street (20 total collisions)
o National City Boulevard / 18th Street (6 total collisions) o Euclid Avenue / 18th Street (6 total collisions)
• One segment that experienced a severe injury collision: pedestrian collision between Granger Avenue and Rachel Avenue (severe injury)
• One segment with high collision frequency: between Palm Avenue and Newell Street (6 total collisions)
• Three pedestrian collisions were reported at two adjacent side street stop-controlled intersections: two at J Avenue / 18th Street and one at K Avenue / 18th Street. Additional pedestrian involved collisions were reported at intersections to the east and west. • Three bicycle involved collisions were reported between L Avenue and O Avenue
City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program /
Table 5-11 18th Street Countermeasure Summary
Recommended Countermeasures1 Location(s)
S2 Improve signal hardware (provide overhead mounted signal head for each through lane)
Signalized intersection at:
• National City Boulevard / 18th Street ((northbound and southbound approaches) S2 Improve signal hardware (provide back-plates with
retroreflective borders)
Signal heads at:
• National City Boulevard / 18th Street
• Euclid Avenue / 18th Street
S3 Improve signal timing (provide NO RIGHT ON RED signage) Signalized intersection at:
• Highland Avenue / 18th Street (southbound approach)
S17PB Install pedestrian countdown signal heads Existing signalized intersection crossing legs at:
• Highland Avenue / 18th Street
S18PB Install pedestrian crossing (high visibility continental crosswalks)
All legs of the following intersections (unless otherwise noted):
• Highland Avenue / 18th Street
• L Avenue / 18th Street
• Euclid Avenue / 18th Street
S20PB Install advance stop bar before crosswalk All legs of the following intersection:
• Highland Avenue / 18th Street
S21PB Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
All legs of the following intersection:
• Highland Avenue / 18th Street
NS21PB Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing at uncontrolled locations (with enhanced safety features)
Provide high visibility marked crosswalks with advance yield/stop markings at the following locations:
• J Avenue / 18th Street
• K Avenue / 18th Street (south and east legs)
Provide curb extensions at the following locations:
• J Avenue / 18th Street
• K Avenue / 18th Street (south and east legs)
R01 Add segment lighting Install/enhance along the following segment:
• 18th Street, from J Avenue to L Avenue
Install curb extensions (non-LRSM countermeasure at signalized intersections)
At the intersection of:
• L Avenue / 18th Street
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Harding Ave
Hoover Ave
Roosevelt Ave
West Ave
National City Blvd
Coolidge Ave
E 18th St 4
4 4
4 3
4 4
4 4
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E 16th St
E 18th St
L Ave
D Ave
N Ave
J Ave
C Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Euclid Ave
Palm Ave
I Ave
Wilson Ave
W 18th St
K Ave
Highland Ave
Harding Ave
A Ave
Mckinley Ave
E 21st St
O Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
Rachael Ave
W 22nd St
Prospect St
W 15th St
Newell St
E Ave
E 19th St
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
W 17th St
Hoover Ave
F Ave
La Siesta Way
Earle Dr
Q Ave
Orange St
E 22nd St
Bolivar St
E 20th St
Hopkins St
E 14th St
E 15th St
Van Ness Ave
Altamont Dr
S Harbison Ave
Sheryl Ln
G Ave
Casa Pl
W 14th St
M Ave
E 15th St
E 17th St
E 15th St E 15th St
I Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
J Ave
Lanoitan Ave
F Ave
E 22nd St E 22nd St
E 14th St
E 22nd St
E 21st St
Type of Collision
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! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-10
Wilson Avenue to National City Boulevard
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805 §¨¦
National City Boulevard / 18th Street intersection
ß Provide signalhead for each through lane (NB/SB approaches). ß Improve signal hardware: back-plates with retroreflective borders.
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrade
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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B Ave
C Ave
D Ave
E Ave
F Ave
A Ave
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E 16th St
E 18th St
L Ave
D Ave
N Ave
J Ave
C Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Euclid Ave
Palm Ave
I Ave
Wilson Ave
W 18th St
K Ave
Highland Ave
Harding Ave
A Ave
Mckinley Ave
E 21st St
O Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
Rachael Ave
W 22nd St
Prospect St
W 15th St
Newell St
E Ave
E 19th St
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
W 17th St
Hoover Ave
F Ave
La Siesta Way
Earle Dr
Q Ave
Orange St
E 22nd St
Bolivar St
E 20th St
Hopkins St
E 14th St
E 15th St
Van Ness Ave
Altamont Dr
S Harbison Ave
Sheryl Ln
G Ave
Casa Pl
W 14th St
M Ave
E 15th St
E 17th St
E 15th St E 15th St
I Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
J Ave
Lanoitan Ave
F Ave
E 22nd St E 22nd St
E 14th St
E 22nd St
E 21st St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-10
B Avenue to F Avenue
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Feet
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J Ave
L Ave
I Ave
G Ave
K Ave
Highland Ave
M Ave
I Ave
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E 16th St
E 18th St
L Ave
D Ave
N Ave
J Ave
C Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Euclid Ave
Palm Ave
I Ave
Wilson Ave
W 18th St
K Ave
Highland Ave
Harding Ave
A Ave
Mckinley Ave
E 21st St
O Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
Rachael Ave
W 22nd St
Prospect St
W 15th St
Newell St
E Ave
E 19th St
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
W 17th St
Hoover Ave
F Ave
La Siesta Way
Earle Dr
Q Ave
Orange St
E 22nd St
Bolivar St
E 20th St
Hopkins St
E 14th St
E 15th St
Van Ness Ave
Altamont Dr
S Harbison Ave
Sheryl Ln
G Ave
Casa Pl
W 14th St
M Ave
E 15th St
E 17th St
E 15th St E 15th St
I Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
J Ave
Lanoitan Ave
F Ave
E 22nd St E 22nd St
E 14th St
E 22nd St
E 21st St
Type of Collision
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! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-10
G Avenue to L Avenue
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Highland Avenue / 18th Street intersection
ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks with advanced stop bars. ß Provide pedestrian countdown signal heads with lead pedestrian intervals. ß Provide NO RIGHT ON RED signage.
HSIP Cycle 6: Protected left-turn phase and additional signal heads HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
J Avenue to L Avenue
ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks (all legs of J Avenue, south and east legs of K Avenue, all legs of L Avenue)
ß Provide advanced stop bars and advanced yield markings at J and K Avenue ß Provide bulb-outs on corners at J Avenue, K Avenue and L Avenue ß Provide street lighting along roadway segment
L Avenue / 18th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 7: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 8: Pedestrian countdown signalheads & safety lighting HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption & protected left-turn phase
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Palm Ave
O Ave
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E 16th St
E 18th St
L Ave
D Ave
N Ave
J Ave
C Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Euclid Ave
Palm Ave
I Ave
Wilson Ave
W 18th St
K Ave
Highland Ave
Harding Ave
A Ave
Mckinley Ave
E 21st St
O Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
Rachael Ave
W 22nd St
Prospect St
W 15th St
Newell St
E Ave
E 19th St
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
W 17th St
Hoover Ave
F Ave
La Siesta Way
Earle Dr
Q Ave
Orange St
E 22nd St
Bolivar St
E 20th St
Hopkins St
E 14th St
E 15th St
Van Ness Ave
Altamont Dr
S Harbison Ave
Sheryl Ln
G Ave
Casa Pl
W 14th St
M Ave
E 15th St
E 17th St
E 15th St E 15th St
I Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
J Ave
Lanoitan Ave
F Ave
E 22nd St E 22nd St
E 14th St
E 22nd St
E 21st St
Type of Collision
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! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-10
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HSIP Cycle 6: Bike Lanes
Palm Avenue / 18th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 7: Signal equipment upgrades
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Grove St
Euclid Ave
Prospect St
Newell St
Orange St
Lanoitan Ave
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4 2
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E 16th St
E 18th St
L Ave
D Ave
N Ave
J Ave
C Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Euclid Ave
Palm Ave
I Ave
Wilson Ave
W 18th St
K Ave
Highland Ave
Harding Ave
A Ave
Mckinley Ave
E 21st St
O Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
Rachael Ave
W 22nd St
Prospect St
W 15th St
Newell St
E Ave
E 19th St
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
W 17th St
Hoover Ave
F Ave
La Siesta Way
Earle Dr
Q Ave
Orange St
E 22nd St
Bolivar St
E 20th St
Hopkins St
E 14th St
E 15th St
Van Ness Ave
Altamont Dr
S Harbison Ave
Sheryl Ln
G Ave
Casa Pl
W 14th St
M Ave
E 15th St
E 17th St
E 15th St E 15th St
I Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
J Ave
Lanoitan Ave
F Ave
E 22nd St E 22nd St
E 14th St
E 22nd St
E 21st St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
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! Overturned
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Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-10
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HSIP Cycle 7: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
Euclid Avenue / 18th Street intersection
ß Improve signal hardware: back-plates with retroreflective borders ß Provide high visibility crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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Rachael Ave
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
La Siesta Way
Potomac St
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National City SSARP - 18th Street Corridor
E 16th St
E 18th St
L Ave
D Ave
N Ave
J Ave
C Ave
B Ave
Grove St
Euclid Ave
Palm Ave
I Ave
Wilson Ave
W 18th St
K Ave
Highland Ave
Harding Ave
A Ave
Mckinley Ave
E 21st St
O Ave
E 17th St
W 16th St
National City Blvd
Rachael Ave
W 22nd St
Prospect St
W 15th St
Newell St
E Ave
E 19th St
Lanoitan Ave
Granger Ave
W 17th St
Hoover Ave
F Ave
La Siesta Way
Earle Dr
Q Ave
Orange St
E 22nd St
Bolivar St
E 20th St
Hopkins St
E 14th St
E 15th St
Van Ness Ave
Altamont Dr
S Harbison Ave
Sheryl Ln
G Ave
Casa Pl
W 14th St
M Ave
E 15th St
E 17th St
E 15th St E 15th St
I Ave
E 14th St
E 17th St
J Ave
Lanoitan Ave
F Ave
E 22nd St E 22nd St
E 14th St
E 22nd St
E 21st St
Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
! Other/Not Stated
Severity
1 Fatal
2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-10
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30th Street / Sweetwater Road
Table 5-12 summarizes the recommended countermeasures along 30th Street / Sweetwater Road. Collision locations, crash type, and level of injury severity for records along 30th Street / Sweetwater Road are depicted in Figure 5-11. The graphic also identifies the recommendations and any previous or underway efforts that may address potential safety issues. Site specific issues and the resulting countermeasures are documented in Appendix C.
This roadway includes:
• Five intersections that experienced a severe or fatal injury collision:
o Pedestrian collision at M Avenue / Shopping Center Driveway / 30th Street (severe injury)
o Head-on collision at Prospect Street / Sweetwater Road (severe injury) o Broadside collision at Valley Road / Sweetwater Road (severe injury) o Pedestrian collision at Paseo De Paz / Sweetwater Road (severe injury) o Hit Object Collision at Calmoor Street / Sweetwater Road (fatal injury) • One intersection with high collision frequency: 30th Street / Highland Avenue (9 total collisions)
• Two segments that experienced a severe/fatal injury collision:
o Pedestrian collision between Highland Avenue and I Avenue (fatal injury) o Hit object collision between N Avenue and N 2nd Avenue (severe injury) o Pedestrian collision between N 2nd Avenue and Grove Street (fatal injury) • One segment with high collision frequency: between Highland Avenue and L Avenue (7 total collisions)
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Table 5-12 30th Street / Sweetwater Road Countermeasure Summary Recommended Countermeasures1 Location(s)
S2 Improve signal hardware (provide overhead mounted signal head for each through lane)
Signalized intersections at:
• Highland Avenue / 30th Street
S18PB Install pedestrian crossing (high visibility continental crosswalks)
All legs of the following intersections (unless otherwise noted):
• Highland Avenue / 30th Street
S21PB Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
Existing signalized intersection crossing legs at:
• Highland Avenue / 30th Street
NS06 Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs or other intersection warning regulatory signs
Provide DO NOT CROSS pedestrian signage at the following locations:
• I Avenue / 30th Street (east and west legs to prevent pedestrians from crossing 30th Street) Provide NO LEFT TURN signage at the following location:
• Sweetwater Square Driveway exit / 30th Street
R8 Install raised median (provide turn pockets at intersections and major driveways)
Install along the following segment:
• 30th Street, from Highland Avenue to J Avenue
R26 Install dynamic/variable speed warning signs
Install along the following segment:
• 30th Street / Sweetwater Road, from Stockman Street / Plaza Bonita Road to Plaza Bonita Center Way
R33PB Install separated bike lanes Install along the following segment:
• 30th Street, from Hoover Street to 2nd Avenue
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Hoover Ave
A Ave
B Ave
C Ave
National City Blvd
E 29th St
Transportation Ave
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E 30th St
D Ave
A Ave
Cagle St
Hoover Ave
Valley Rd
N 2nd Ave
Highland Ave
J Ave
L Ave
E 26th St
National City Blvd
Stockman St
E 24th St
Putter Dr
Plaza Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd
Alta Dr
F Ave
Trousdale Dr
Grove St
E 31st St
Transportation Ave
N Ave
Euclid Ave
Biggs Ct
Royal Pl
Mile Of Cars Way
E 28th St
E 32nd St
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Calmoor St
W 28th St
G Ave
F Ave
Valley Rd Type of Collision
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2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-11
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HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
D Avenue / 30th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
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E 30th St
D Ave
A Ave
Cagle St
Hoover Ave
Valley Rd
N 2nd Ave
Highland Ave
J Ave
L Ave
E 26th St
National City Blvd
Stockman St
E 24th St
Putter Dr
Plaza Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd
Alta Dr
F Ave
Trousdale Dr
Grove St
E 31st St
Transportation Ave
N Ave
Euclid Ave
Biggs Ct
Royal Pl
Mile Of Cars Way
E 28th St
E 32nd St
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Kellie Ct
Calmoor St
W 28th St
G Ave
F Ave
Valley Rd Type of Collision
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3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-11
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ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks with advanced stop bars. ß Provide signalhead for each through lane and left-turn lane on all approaches.
ß Provide lead pedestrian intervals
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Install lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
Between Highland Avenue and J Avenue
ß Install raised median with turn pockets
ß Provide DO NOT CROSS pedestrian signage at I
Avenue intersection.
ß Provide NO LEFT TURN R3-2 Sign at Sweetwater
Square Driveway exit
F Avenue / 30th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
L Avenue / 30th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
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Prospect St
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D Ave
A Ave
Cagle St
Hoover Ave
Valley Rd
N 2nd Ave
Highland Ave
J Ave
L Ave
E 26th St
National City Blvd
Stockman St
E 24th St
Putter Dr
Plaza Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd
Alta Dr
F Ave
Trousdale Dr
Grove St
E 31st St
Transportation Ave
N Ave
Euclid Ave
Biggs Ct
Royal Pl
Mile Of Cars Way
E 28th St
E 32nd St
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Calmoor St
W 28th St
G Ave
F Ave
Valley Rd Type of Collision
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4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-11
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HSIP Cycle 6: Pedestrian crossing and bulbouts; signal equipment upgrades HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
Between Highland Avenue and 2nd Avenue
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Between 2nd Avenue and Plaza Bonita Road / Stockman Street ß Provide protected bike lanes and prohibit on-street parking Prospect Street / 30th Street intersection
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Crosswalks
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
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E 30th St
D Ave
A Ave
Cagle St
Hoover Ave
Valley Rd
N 2nd Ave
Highland Ave
J Ave
L Ave
E 26th St
National City Blvd
Stockman St
E 24th St
Putter Dr
Plaza Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd
Alta Dr
F Ave
Trousdale Dr
Grove St
E 31st St
Transportation Ave
N Ave
Euclid Ave
Biggs Ct
Royal Pl
Mile Of Cars Way
E 28th St
E 32nd St
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Calmoor St
W 28th St
G Ave
F Ave
Valley Rd Type of Collision
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! Pedestrian/Vehicle
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3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-11
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D Ave
A Ave
Cagle St
Hoover Ave
Valley Rd
N 2nd Ave
Highland Ave
J Ave
L Ave
E 26th St
National City Blvd
Stockman St
E 24th St
Putter Dr
Plaza Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd
Alta Dr
F Ave
Trousdale Dr
Grove St
E 31st St
Transportation Ave
N Ave
Euclid Ave
Biggs Ct
Royal Pl
Mile Of Cars Way
E 28th St
E 32nd St
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Calmoor St
W 28th St
G Ave
F Ave
Valley Rd Type of Collision
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! Overturned
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2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-11
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HSIP Cycle 8: Pedestrian countdown signal heads
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 8: Pedestrian countdown signal heads
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Crosswalks and pedestrian
countdown signal heads
HSIP Cycle 8: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
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Plaza Bonita Center Way
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E 30th St
D Ave
A Ave
Cagle St
Hoover Ave
Valley Rd
N 2nd Ave
Highland Ave
J Ave
L Ave
E 26th St
National City Blvd
Stockman St
E 24th St
Putter Dr
Plaza Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd
Alta Dr
F Ave
Trousdale Dr
Grove St
E 31st St
Transportation Ave
N Ave
Euclid Ave
Biggs Ct
Royal Pl
Mile Of Cars Way
E 28th St
E 32nd St
Press Ln
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Calmoor St
W 28th St
G Ave
F Ave
Valley Rd Type of Collision
! Broadside
! Rear End
! Pedestrian/Vehicle
! Head-On
! Bicycle/Vehicle
! Hit Object
! Sideswipe
! Overturned
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2 Severe Injury
3 Other Visible Injury
4 Complaint of Pain
Figure 5-11
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Fairlomas Road / Sweetwater Road intersection
ß Prohibit eastbound left turning traffic from
entering the driveway during the PM peak hour.
Fairlomas Road / Sweetwater Road intersection
ß Provide high visibility continental crosswalks
with advanced stop bars on northbound approach.
Between Plaza Bonita Road and Plaza Bonita Centerway
ß Provide dynamic/variable speed limit signs
HSIP Cycle 8: Install raised median with turn pockets
Calmoor Street / Sweetwater Road intersection
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 8: Pedestrian countdown signal heads
HSIP Cycle 9: Emergency vehicle preemption
Plaza Bonita Center Way / Sweetwater Road intersection
HSIP Cycle 6: Signal equipment upgrades
HSIP Cycle 7: Safety lighting
HSIP Cycle 8: Pedestrian countdown signal heads
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6. Prioritized Safety Project Scope & Crash Reduction
Factors
The high collision corridor countermeasures presented in the previous chapter were reviewed to identify high priority projects to pursue grant funding for. The following factors were reviewed and considered:
• Severe/fatal injury collisions
• High frequency collision intersections and segments
• Future planned improvements
• Project location and surrounding land uses
Consistent with HSIP grant requirements a total of three countermeasures were selected for grouping into a project, including:
• S17PB: Install pedestrian countdown signal heads
• S20PB: Install advance stop bar before crosswalk (Bicycle Box) • S21PB: Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) S17PB Install pedestrian countdown signal heads
Countermeasure S17PB consists of installing pedestrian countdown signal heads, which contain a timer display and countdown the number of seconds left to finish crossing the street. They can reassure pedestrians of the time remaining to safely cross. These signals have been shown to encourage more pedestrians to use the pushbutton rather than jaywalk. The Crass Reduction Factor for this countermeasure is 25% for pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
S20PB: Install advance stop bar before crosswalk (Bicycle Box) Countermeasure S20PB provides the opportunity to enhance both pedestrian and bicycle safety by adding an advance stop bar before the marked crosswalk. This provides a buffer between the vehicles and the crossing pedestrians. This countermeasure may also be used to apply a bicycle box. The Crass Reduction Factor for this countermeasure is 15% for pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) Countermeasure S21PB gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter an intersection 3-7 seconds before vehicles are given a green indication. Lead Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) provide (1) increased visibility of crossing pedestrians; (2) reduced conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles; (3) increased likelihood of motorists yielding to pedestrians; and (4) enhanced safety for pedestrians who may be slower to start into the intersection. The Crass Reduction Factor for this countermeasure is 60% for pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
Instead of limiting countermeasures to individual high collision corridors, a systemic approach was utilized, selecting eight intersections across multiple corridors. This process was intended to
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maximize the Benefit/Cost ratio (BCR) for the project and address locations with the greatest potential safety challenges. The locations were then grouped by countermeasure type. Four final countermeasure groups were identified:
Countermeasure Group 1
S17PB Install countdown signal heads & S21PB Modify signal phasing to implement LPI Harbison Avenue / E Plaza Boulevard
• Signalized intersection.
• 2 eastbound lanes, 2 westbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians. • 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians. • Single-family residential and commercial use area.
• One severe and one non-severe vehicle/pedestrian collisions reported.
Figure 6-1 displays conceptual graphics of the Countermeasure Group 1 proposed improvements.
Countermeasure Group 2
S20PB Install advance stop bar before crosswalk & S21PB Modify signal phasing to implement LPI
Harbison Avenue / E 8th Street
• Signalized intersection.
• 2 eastbound lanes, 2 westbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians on the east leg. 2 eastbound lanes, one westbound lane, and a center left turn lane without medians on the west leg.
• One northbound lane, one southbound lane and a center left turn lane without medians on the north leg. 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians on the south leg.
• Single-family and multi-family residential and commercial use area. • 2 severe and one non-severe vehicle/pedestrian collisions reported.
E Plaza Boulevard / Highland Avenue
• Signalized intersection.
• 2 eastbound lanes, 2 westbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians on the east leg. 2 eastbound lanes, one westbound lane, and a left turn lane without medians on the west leg.
• One northbound lane, one southbound lane and a center left turn lane without medians on the north leg. 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians on the south leg.
• Single-family and multi-family residential and commercial use area. • One fatal and 2 non-severe collisions reported.
City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program /
Highland Avenue / E 8th Street
• Signalized intersection.
• 2 eastbound lanes, 2 westbound lanes, and a center left turn lane without medians on the east leg. 2 eastbound lanes, one westbound lane, and a left turn lane without medians on the west leg.
• 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes and a center left turn lane without medians. • Commercial use area.
• One severe and 2 non-severe collisions reported (one broadside and 2 vehicle/pedestrian).
Figure 6-2 displays conceptual graphics of the Countermeasure Group 2 proposed improvements.
Countermeasure Group 3
S20PB Install advance stop bar before crosswalk
Highland Avenue / E 21st Street
• Signalized intersection.
• One eastbound lane, one westbound lane, and a center left turn lane without medians. • 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes and a center left turn lane without medians. • Single-family and multi-family residential and commercial use area. • One fatal and one non-severe collisions reported (one vehicle/pedestrian).
Figure 6-3 displays conceptual graphics of the Countermeasure Group 3 proposed improvements.
Countermeasure Group 4
S21PB Modify signal phasing to implement LPI
Highland Avenue / E 18th Street
• Signalized intersection.
• One eastbound lane, one westbound lane, a center left turn lane without medians, eastbound bike lane and westbound bike lane.
• 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes and a center left turn lane without medians. • Commercial use area.
• 2 severe and 6 non-severe collisions reported (5 vehicle/pedestrian).
National City Boulevard / E 8th Street
• Signalized intersection.
• One eastbound lane, 2 westbound lanes, an eastbound right turn, a center left turn lane without medians.
• Eastbound bike lane and westbound bike lane on the west leg.
City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program /
• 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes and a center left turn lane without medians. • Commercial use area.
• One fatal and 1 non-severe vehicle-pedestrian collisions reported.
Highland Avenue / E 30th Street
• Signalized intersection.
• 2 eastbound lanes, 2 westbound lanes, a center left turn lane without medians on the west leg, and 2 center left turn lanes without medias on the east leg. • 2 northbound lanes, 2 southbound lanes and a center left turn lane without medians. • Educational and commercial use area. Sweetwater Union High School at the northwest corner of the intersection.
• 5 non-severe collisions reported (2 vehicle-pedestrian).
Figure 6-4 displays conceptual graphics of the Countermeasure Group 4 proposed improvements.
Taking these four groups into account, a benefit cost ratio (BCR) analysis of estimated project was undertaken using the HSIP Grant Cycle 10 HSIP Analyzer. The project cost is estimated at $427,500. Given the collision history and the Crash Reduction Factors for the three countermeasures, the project benefit is estimated at $18,238,920, for a collective Benefit/Cost ratio of 42.66. Appendix D provides the HSIP Analyzer.
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Addendum to the City of National City
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) /
Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
April 2024
Prepared For:
City of National City
Prepared By:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
2 Table of Contents
1. Purpose of the Addendum ............................................................................................... 3
2. Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement......................................................... 3
3. Equity Considerations...................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Race/Ethnicity .......................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST)............................................. 6
3.2.1 Data.................................................................................................................. 6
3.2.2 Analysis ............................................................................................................ 7
3.2.3 Equitable Implementation................................................................................... 9
4. Policy and Process Changes ......................................................................................... 10
5. Progress and Transparency........................................................................................... 19
3 1. Purpose of the Addendum
This Addendum amends the City of National City Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) / Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) dated February 2021. Since the completion of the SSARP / LRSP, the City has determined the need for additional context to clarify the plan development process, improve accountability, recommend safety policy and process changes, and identify the process for ongoing monitoring and reporting. All other elements of the original document remain unchanged.
2. Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
This section of the addendum provides an update on community outreach and engagement that was described in the Stakeholder Coordination subsection of Chapter 1: Introduction.
Through the process of developing the SSARP / LRSP, the City identified the need for more robust community outreach and engagement on the topic of safety. The City recently applied for and was awarded a Caltrans Sustainable Planning Grant to plan and implement Safe Routes to School projects within the City. The scope of work includes significant community outreach and engagement, including soliciting feedback about safety issues from the district superintendent, traffic operations staff, school principals, crossing guards, and the general public. The project is scheduled to begin in 2024 and is expected to be completed by 2027.
In addition to these upcoming outreach efforts, the City works closely with local law enforcement and school staff on an ongoing basis to identify safety issues. City Council commits between $100,000 and $200,000 annually from the General Fund to support outreach to all 10 elementary schools. Outreach activities include safety trainings, walk/bike to school events, neighborhood walk audits, and the development of educational brochures and videos on the City website.
3. Equity Considerations
This section of the addendum provides additional equity data for City staff to consider for project programming. The new equity data is intended to be used in conjunction with the prioritization factors and cost benefit analysis results that were described in Chapter 6: Prioritized Safety Project Scope & Crash Reduction Factors.
The analysis was conducted using the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), a tool used to score census tracts in the state of California on a system of metrics used to identify disadvantaged communities. The metrics used are indicators of burdens that disadvantaged communities face related to climate change, the environment, health, and economic opportunity.
4 Twelve (12) census tracts out of fourteen (14) are identified as disadvantaged communities in the City of National City, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Climate and Economic Justice Census Tracts – Disadvantaged
5 Figure 2 shows the location of low-income census tracts. Eleven (11) out of fourteen (14) tracts are low-income.
Figure 2: Climate and Economic Justice Census Tracts – Low Income
6 3.1 Race/Ethnicity
The population of National City is composed of 55,550, according to the US Census Bureau.
Table 1 list the population of National City by race/ethnicity. The City is predominately Hispanic or Latino (64.9%) followed by Asian (17.1%), and White (10.1%).
Table 1 - National City Population by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Number of People by
Race/Ethnicity
Percent of People by
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 36,052.0 64.9%
Asian 9,499.1 17.1%
White 5,610.6 10.1%
Black or African American 2,444.2 4.4%
Other 1,944.3 3.5%
3.2 Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST)
3.2.1 Data
Equity analysis provides a tool to ensure specific needs are met in underserved communities.
CEJST 2016-2021 data set was utilized to identify low-income census tracts, disadvantaged census tracts, and census tracts with threshold criteria exceeded. Census tracts with threshold criteria exceeded are for associated socioeconomic, environmental, climate, or other burdens.
Each category was analyzed with REPLICA. REPLICA is a tool used to access traffic datasets for specific geographies. The available dataset represents the population and its travel pattern for National City.
REPLICA data for Spring 2023 was used to determine network link volumes derived from Replica’s seasonal model which provides volume for a typical weekday. Metrics used in the network link volume include choice of mode, trip distance, trip purpose, and vehicle details. The dataset uses information about trips at the network link level. The volume data shows that the top five (5) roadway segments with the highest trip counts include: 8th Street, East Plaza Boulevard, Highland Avenue, Division Street, and Sweetwater Road.
7 3.2.2 Analysis
The analysis was conducted using REPLICA data and CEJST. Both datasets were used to compare roadway volume to low-income census tracts. CEJST census tracts with thresholds criteria exceeded contain roadways with high roadway volume that occurred in census tracts with 2-10 burdens as shown in Figure 3. Within the city, about 84% of the population is in lowincome tracts.
Figure 3: National City Climate and Economic Justice Census Tracts
8 Additional analysis was done for primary mode of travel in National City. Table 2 provides a summary of the percentage of primary modes of travel in National City’s roadway network. The highest recorded primary mode of transportation in National City is private auto at 63.3%, followed by auto passenger at 21.0% and walking at 11.8%.
Table 2 - Primary Mode
Primary Mode Percentage
Private Auto 63.3 %
Auto Passenger 21.0 %
Walking 11.8 %
Biking 1.32 %
Public Transit 1.13 %
Other 1.11 %
Taxi/TNC .33 %
Figure 4 indicates that most trips are between 2 miles to 16 miles. It is important to note the distance of these trips to see what other modes of travel people can adopt. By providing more connectivity throughout the city it can eliminate car trips, and implement trips for walking, biking, and transit.
Figure 4: Trip Distance
9 3.2.3 Equitable Implementation
The Local Roadway Safety Plan identified seven High Collision Corridors:
• Euclid Avenue, from Beta Street to 18th Street
• Highland Avenue, from Division Street to SR-54 EB Ramps • Plaza Boulevard / Paradise Valley Road, from Coolidge Avenue to E Plaza Boulevard • 8
th Street, from Harbor Drive to Paradise Valley Road / Plaza Boulevard • 16th Street, from Wilson Avenue to Rachel Avenue
• 18th Street, from Wilson Avenue to Rachel Avenue
• 30th Street / Sweetwater Road, from Hoover Avenue to Plaza Bonita Center Way Equitable implementation of safety countermeasures would prioritize high collision corridors within disadvantaged communities, low income communities, and environmental justice communities to improve safety and air quality for the most vulnerable populations. Figure 5 shows the High Collision Corridors overlaid with disadvantaged communities. Each corridor is located at least partially within disadvantaged census tracts. All corridors except the Euclid Avenue and 30th Street corridors are located entirely within disadvantaged communities.
Figure 5: High Collision Corridors and Climate and Economic Justice Census Tracts
10 Figure 6 shows the High Collision Corridors overlaid with the Justice 40 low-income census tracts, meaning that the census tract is considered low income and has at least one more environmental, climate, or other socioeconomic burden. The 8 th Street, Plaza Boulevard,
Highland Avenue, 18th Street corridors are located entirely within Justice 40 low income tracts.
4. Policy and Process Changes
This section of the addendum builds upon Appendix A: Best Practices and Document Review, which provided a summary of current policies and planning documents related to safety, by providing specific recommendations to enhance internal work flows and procedural guidelines with current safety best practices.
Existing plans, policies, and projects that were recently completed, planned, or ongoing were compiled as part of the LRSP process to gain perspective on the existing efforts for transportation-related improvements within the City. High-level key points regarding transportation improvements and safety-related topics were identified to inform decision-making in the LRSP.
11 Table 3 outlines the relevant existing City plans, Table 4 outlines the relevant proposed city projects, and Table 5 outlines relevant existing and future City transportation projects, pedestrian projects, and traffic calming and safety projects found in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and their respective timeline.
Table 6 identifies existing policies that may impact the safety analysis process and identifies recommendations where the City could enhance or adopt non-infrastructure safety countermeasures.
12 Table 3- Review of Existing City Plans
Document Name Summary/Goals
National City General
Plan – Circulation
Element (2011)
• The goal of the plan is to provide benefits and improve the environment through a wider range of mobility options, making transportation more inclusive and affordable; reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, increase activity on the street to support businesses and improve safety, and address public health by promoting physical activity.
• The Circulation Element of the general plan focuses on the proposals and plans of connectivity for multiple modes of transportation including bikeways, average daily traffic, and future roadway growth and enhancements. The general plan acts as a document of collaboration between land use elements and circulation and setting standards and goals such as roadway improvements, increased number of travel modes, and improved quality of life.
City of National City
Final Climate Action
Plan (2011)
• This plan addresses the major sources of greenhouse (GHG) emissions in National City and outlines long-term strategy that the City and community can implement to achieve GHG emission reduction target. • The goals of this plan are to reduce its contribution to global climate change and support the State of California’s emission reduction target. As well as tiering and streamlining of future development within National City under CEQA guidelines 15152 and 15183.5.
City of National City
IntraConnect (2020)
• The purpose of Integrating Neighborhoods with Transportation Routes for All Connections (INTRAConnect) project is about connecting people who would like to live in a healthy and vibrant environment to areas of National City. • The INTRAConnect project expands upon SMART FOUNDATION (Safe Multi-modal accessible routes to school, work, shopping, parks, services, and transit)
• The goal of the plan is to reduce VMT and associated GHG. The program has identified and suggested several TDM measures that can support carlite and healthy transportation choices in National City.
National City Bicycle
Master Plan
• The purpose of the plan is to provide a citywide system of interconnected bicycle corridors, support facilities, and a plan for a more bicycle-friendly city.
• The goals of the plan are to provide a viable travel choice for users of all abilities, a safe and comprehensive local and regionally connected bikeway network, and environmental quality, public health, recreation, and mobility benefits.
13 Table 4- Current and Proposed Roadway Projects
Project Name Plan/Funding Project Description and
Location Status
Pedestrian and
Bicycle
Improvements
City of National
City
IntraConnect
(2020)
F Avenue: E. 18th Street to
E 24th Street Proposed
Pedestrian
Improvements
City of National
City
IntraConnect
(2020)
S. Harbison Avenue: E. 5th
Street to E. Plaza Blvd Proposed
Traffic Calming
and Pedestrian
Improvements
City of National
City
IntraConnect
(2020)
Plaza Boulevard: C Avenue
to L Avenue Proposed
Bicycle
Improvements
National City
Bicycle Master
Plan
E. 18th Street: Wilson
Avenue to Palm Avenue Proposed
Bicycle
Improvements
National City
Bicycle Master
Plan
D Avenue from E. 4th Street
to 30th Street Proposed
Gerald Ford
School
Community Trail
Connector
National City
Bicycle Master
Plan
Fred Waring Dr to Miles
Ave Proposed
14 Table 5- Review of City Projects from National City
Project Name Timeline Roadway Improvements
National City
Boulevard Inter-City
Bike Connection
Completed
Buffered bike lanes along 33rd Street from Hoover Avenue to National City Boulevard and approximately 0.4 miles of Class II bike lanes along National City Blvd from 33rd Street to the southern city limit with Chula Vista.
Highland Avenue
Bike Connection Completed
Construct Class II Bicycle facilities, traffic calming, pavement markings, signing, signal modifications, lighting, and ADA curb ramps
Safe Routes to
School Citywide In-Process Infrastructure improvements Citywide to enhance access and safety for children walking and biking to school.
Pedestrian Safety
Enhancements
(HSIP)
In-Process
Install pedestrian countdown signal heads, advance stop bar before crosswalk (Bicycle Box), and modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI).
8th Street and
Roosevelt Avenue
Active Transportation
Corridor
In-Process
Enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections between Naval Base San Diego, the 8th Street Trolley Station and
Downtown National City
El Toyon Las Palmas
Shared Use Path In-Process
Improve the multi-use path that runs parallel to I-805
between Beta St and E. 4th Street with lighting, improved crossings and new surface treatment.
El Toyon/Las Palmas
– Bicycle Corridor
ATPL – 5066(032)
Construction Construct a bicycle corridor from Division Street to 22nd Street , E of I-805
15 Table 6- Summary of Safety Program and Policy Recommendations Safety Topic Initiatives/ Current Status Recommendations for Enhancement
COMMITTEES / ROLES
Does the City
have an Active
Transportation
Coordinator?
The Director of Public Works /
City Engineer has been serving
this role, but there is no formal
title.
The City could formally adopt this
role into the job description for City
Engineer.
Does the City
have a Safety or
Active Advisory
Committee?
The City has a Traffic Safety
Committee comprised of 5
volunteer residents (appointed
by City Council) of the
community and engineering
department staff as liaison.
The role of the Traffic Safety
Committee could be expanded to
provide more oversight
responsibility for the implementation
of safety initiatives such as the
Local Road Safety Plan. The
committee could work with City
Council and City Staff to provide
informed recommendations for
project advancements and reporting
on plan progress.
Does the City
have an Active
Transportation
Safety Education
Program?
City provides safety information
through their website and
educational brochures.
Coordination with elementary
schools through neighborhood
walk audits. Police department
does occasional outreach as
well. The City does not currently
maintain a formal policy or
documentation of these
activities.
This program could be more
formally documented and
established as an ongoing line item
in the City budget to ensure
continuity.
POLICY / PLANS
Does the City
have a Complete
Streets Plan?
The City’s General Plan
Circulation Element has a
Complete Streets section.
The City has completed many of the
easier complete street projects.
Further expansion of the complete
streets system will require
compromises to parking or travel
lanes. The City could include an
initiative in upcoming planning
efforts to provide outreach and
education on the potential benefits
of complete streets efforts that could
outweigh the impact of lost /
relocated parking or travel lanes.
16 Safety Topic Initiatives/ Current Status Recommendations for Enhancement
Does the City
assess Traffic
Impact Fees?
Transportation Development
Impact Fee (TDIF)
The City can include potential
roadway safety impacts in the nexus
study for a new project to be
included for impact fee funding
Does the City
have a Safe
Routes to School
program?
Yes The City can continue to implement
safe routes to school projects and
work with schools to monitor the
system for additional needs after the
existing identified projects are
complete
Does the City
implement Traffic
Calming
Policies?
The City utilizes best practices
for traffic calming through CIP.
Generally don't implement
speed bumps, but may add
speed cushions to address a
need. Ad-hoc traffic calming
requests would be presented to
the TSC to approve or deny.
There is no existing City
guideline for implementation of
traffic calming or systematic
review of the need - it is all ad
hoc. They typically reference
guidelines published by
neighboring municipalities or
published federal guidance.
The City could formalize the best
practices standards it currently uses
for traffic calming decisions to better
and more consistently justify
improvements that are made or not
made subsequent to neighborhood
requests. The City may also
consider developing its own Traffic
Calming Policy and decision matrix.
Does the City
regularly conduct
Speed Surveys?
Yes Monitor updated guidance on AB43
implementation to provide more
flexibility to setting local speed
limits.
Does the City
utilize Warrants
for Stop Signs
and Signals?
Yes, they follow CA MUTCD
warrant analysis
The City can continue to rely on the
latest CA-MUTCD traffic control
standards.
Does the City
have
Transportation
Demand
Management
(TDM) or Vehicle
Miles Travelled
(VMT) Reduction
policies?
Newly adopted Climate Action
Plan (CAP) and also circulation
element update would include
references to VMT and
compliance with SB 743. They
use the SANTEC/ITE guidelines
for VMT usage in TIAs. The city
does not have formal
requirements for TDM.
City could consider developing its
own SB743 VMT analysis
procedures and thresholds. The City
could also include travel demand
management strategies in its
mitigation toolbox where
appropriate.
Does the City
perform regular
Traffic Crash
Monitoring?
No formal policy that requires a
citywide systematic review on a
yearly basis. The police
department keeps crash records
The City could conduct annual or biannual screening of crash data to track changing patterns and trends
and to monitor which safety
17 Safety Topic Initiatives/ Current Status Recommendations for Enhancement
in a database and can provide
statistics, mapping, and crash
details as needed to respond to
requests from residents.
improvements have been most
successful.
Does the City
have an Active
Transportation
Master Plan?
Yes, the IntraConnect Plan The City can continue to implement the Active Transportation Plan and
update when necessary.
Does the City
have MUTCDcompliant
Pedestrian Signal
Timing?
Yes. City uses a consultant to
review compliance and
previously did a comprehensive
review. Everything is currently
MUTCD compliant.
The City can continue to monitor
CA-MUTCD updated guidance on
pedestrian timing and could
consider leading pedestrian
intervals where appropriate.
Does the City
implement
Crosswalks at
high pedestrian
locations?
Yes. They follow FHWA
guidelines for crosswalk
treatments based on lane
configuration, speeds, etc
Continue to implement these
improvements where feasible; The
City could consider updating its
crosswalk standard to high visibility.
The City could also adopt standards
for when crosswalks are not
included on an intersection leg or
when a mid-block crossing should
be installed.
What is the City’s
Bicycle Policy
The bicycle policy can be found
at National City
(nationalcityca.gov)
NC Bicycle Master Plan 07-26-
23.pdf | National City
(nationalcityca.gov)
The City can review its pedestrian
and bicycle policies along with
enforcement activities for balanced
emphasis on safety and
encouragement.
What types of
transit does the
City have?
A description of the local transit
can be found at NC
Transportation Element 2023-
07-25.pdf | National City
(nationalcityca.gov)
The City could work with local transit
to review bus stop locations
and first/last mile connectivity to
optimize safe system
accessibility and operations.
DATA COLLECTION / INVENTORY
Does the City
have an
Inventory of
Pedestrian Signs
and Signals?
Yes The city could continue to develop
its GIS inventory process to keep
track of existing infrastructure and
maintenance.
Does the City
have an
Inventory of
Active
Transportation
Routes?
Yes, it is included in the
circulation element.
The City could update the map as
new facilities are added and create
a pedestrian and bicycle route map
that is public facing to direct active
transportation users to the best
facilities.
18 Safety Topic Initiatives/ Current Status Recommendations for Enhancement
Does the City
utilize
Crossroads
Database for
collisions?
The City uses TIMS, SWITRS,
and the police records
department keeps a database
that they pull from as needed.
The City could work with the Police
department to get direct access to
the database for internal planning
and crash reviews
Does the City
have Active
Transportation
Volume
Counting?
ATP counts for all grant funded
projects. CAP requires this for
the future
The City could implement a
requirement that traffic counts
conducted for traffic studies include
pedestrian and bicycle counts
moving forward.
COORDINATION / FEEDBACK
What ways can
citizens give
feedback about
roadway safety?
The public can submit requests
at City of National City |
SeeClickFix | Submit a request
The City can continue to document
requests received and track
responses to aid in consistency over
the longer term.
What types of
Coordination
with other City
organization
does your
department
perform?
The City departments routinely
coordinate with school districts
and the police department.
The City could consider an
organizational review to identify how
each department can have a role in
safety with quarterly department
head meetings to keep consistent
city-wide safety priorities.
What types of
Engagement with
the School
Districts does the
City perform?
They interview crossing guards,
walk audits, safe routes to
school. Used to have a city
funded Safe Routes to School
program but now it is on a more
as needed basis. Currently they
have a grant so they are actively
implementing right now.
Engagement includes meeting
with superintendent, operations
staff, principals, to evaluate 4
schools. Needs are typically
identified by parent complaints
and crossing guard interviews.
The City can continue to establish
relationships with local schools to
gather input on safe routes to
school.
What types of
Law
Enforcement/Em
ergency Service
Engagement
does the City
perform?
Lots of coordination but needs to
be documented and formalized
The City can continue to coordinate
with law enforcement and
fire department as key stakeholders.
19 5. Progress and Transparency
This section of the addendum identifies roles and responsibilities for ongoing implementation of the SSARP / LRSP, monitoring safety data, and reporting.
The City has a Transportation Safety Committee comprised of five volunteer residents appointed by City Council and engineering department staff as liaison. The Transportation Safety Committee will take on the role of SSARP / LRSP oversight. This role will include the following responsibilities:
• Monitoring progress on implementation of the projects identified in the SSARP / LRSP, including a report of project status, funding, or completion. • Monitoring crash data, including crash rates, changes over time, or before-and-after analyses of safety project implementation sites.
• Reporting key findings to City Council.
1 City of National City
Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Validation
September 30, 2026
Prepared For:
City of National City
Prepared By:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 2 1. Purpose of the Addendum
This Addendum amends the City of National City Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) / Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) dated February 2021 and the Addendum to the City of National City SSARP / LSRP dated April 2024.
This addendum validates the City’s safety action plan by:
• Providing updated crash data analysis, using the five most recent years of finalized crash data (2019-2023),
• Monitoring current road safety trends in the City and comparing road safety trends reported in 2021 LRSP with updated crash data analysis, • Providing an update on countermeasures implemented in National City over the past five years, including countermeasures recommended in the 2021 LRSP.
Together, the three National City plans form the City’s safety action plan. The plan will maintain the City’s road safety grant funding eligibility and provides a guiding framework for road safety countermeasure implementation.
2. Data Analysis Techniques
As noted in the National City SSARP/LRSP (2021), the vision of National City is to “improve multimodal safety across National City by reducing fatalities and serious injuries through traditional and innovative infrastructure, striping, and operational enhancements.”
Through the development of this LRSP addendum, the City will continue its commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on its roadways, with an updated crash analysis and an updated summary of countermeasures implemented in the City.
Guidance on the LRSP process is provided at both the national (FHWA) and state (Caltrans) level, and both agencies have developed a general framework of data and recommendations for a LRSP.
FHWA encourages the following:
• Establish a working group (stakeholders) to participate in developing an LRSP • Review crash, traffic, and roadway data to identify areas of concern • Identify goals, priorities, and countermeasures to recommend improvements at spot locations, systemically, and comprehensively
Caltrans guidance follows a similar outline with the following steps:
• Establish leadership
• Analyze the safety data
• Determine emphasis areas
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 3 • Identify strategies
• Prioritize and incorporate strategies
• Evaluate and update the LRSP
This addendum will evaluate and update the 2021 LRSP by analyzing the updated safety data to then determine emphasis areas, identify strategies, and ultimately incorporate the strategies outlined in the 2021 LRSP.
2.1 Guiding Manuals
This section describes the analysis process undertaken to evaluate safety within National City at a systemic level. This report identifies specific locations within the City that will benefit from safety enhancements and derives crash risk factors based on historic crash data using a network screening process. The outcome will inform the identification and prioritization of engineering and non-infrastructure safety measures by addressing certain roadway characteristics and related driving behaviors contributing to crashes. This process uses the latest national and state best practices for statistical roadway analysis as described by guiding documentation:
2.1.1 Local Roadway Safety Manual
The Local Roadway Safety Manual: A Manual for California’s Local Road Owners (Version 1.8, May 2026) encourages local agencies to pursue a proactive approach when identifying and analyzing safety issues and preparing to compete for project funding opportunities. A proactive approach means a safety analysis is performed for an entire roadway network through either a one-time network-wide analysis or a routine analysis of the roadway network.1
To provide the most beneficial and competitive funding approach, the analysis leading to countermeasure selection should focus on both intersections and roadway segments and maintain consideration of roadway characteristics and traffic volumes. The result should reflect a list of locations that are most likely to benefit from cost-effective countermeasures, preferably prioritized by benefit/cost ratio. The manual suggests using a mixture of quantitative and qualitative measures to identify and rank locations using both crash frequency and crash rates. These findings should then be screened for crash type and severity patterns to determine the cause of crashes and the potential effective countermeasures.
Countermeasure selection should be supported using Crash Modification Factors (CMFs). These factors are a peer reviewed product of research quantifying the expected rate of crash reduction from a given countermeasure. If more than one countermeasure is under consideration, the Local Road Safety Manual provides guidance on appropriate application of CMFs.
1 Local Roadway Safety Manual (Version 1.8) 2026. Page 5.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 4 This methodology is also consistent with the 2021 LRSP and statewide grant funding mechanisms such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
2.1.2 Highway Safety Manual
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Highway Safety Manual (HSM), published in 2010, presents a variety of methods for quantitatively estimating crash frequency or severity at a variety of locations.2 The HSM provides several statistical methods for screening roadway networks and identifying high risk locations based on overall crash histories. One of those methods involves calculating a “Critical Crash Rate” for individual intersections and segments on roadway network, using crash data, roadway data, and available traffic data to identify intersections and segments where crash rates are higher than expected for similar facilities.
2.2 Data Sources and Analysis Techniques
2.2.1 Data Sources
The following data sources were used during this project:
• Crash data:
o UC Berkeley SafeTREC Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 2019-2023
• Roadway data:
o California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Linear Referencing System (LRS)
• Traffic data:
o Caltrans Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), 2024 o Replica, weekday, fall 20253
• Traffic signals
o City of National City
2.2.2 Crash Analysis
National City crash data was obtained from the UC Berkeley SafeTREC Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) for the most recent five-year period of finalized crash data, 2019–2023. Since the TIMS database does not include property damage only (PDO) crashes, PDO crashes were excluded from project analysis to be consistent with the 2021 LRSP. In addition, crashes occurring on state highways were excluded from analysis. For the five-year analysis period, 1,016 crashes occurred in National City. 2 AASHTO, Highway Safety Manual, 2010, Washington D.C., http://www.highwaysafetymanual.org/Pages/About.aspx
3 Replica is a synthetic data source which provides traffic count estimates using census data, surveys, and location-based services, https://replicahq.com/data
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 5 The initial steps of a crash analysis involve establishing sub-populations of roadway segments and intersections that have similar characteristics. For this LRSP validation, intersections were grouped by their control type (signalized and unsignalized), and segments were grouped by their roadway functional classification (principal arterial, secondary arterial, collector, local), according to Caltrans Linear Referencing System roadway data. Individual crash rates were then calculated for each intersection and segment category, using the project crash data and 2024 traffic data provided by Caltrans Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS). For locations without HPMS traffic data, average daily traffic data was sourced from Replica for an average 2024 weekday.
The resulting population-level crash rates were used to assess the number of crashes at a specific location. These sub-populations were also used to determine typical crash patterns to highlight locations where an unusual number of specific crash types occurred. This information is presented as the Local Critical Crash Rate (LCCR) differential, which can be used to compare intersections and corridors citywide.
Crashes occurring within 250 feet of an intersection were assigned to the signalized intersection. Crashes occurring beyond 250 feet of an intersection were assigned to the roadway segment.
2.2.3 Network Screening Analysis
The network screening process lists intersections and roadway segments by the number of crashes over the analysis period and categorizes crashes based on various characteristics. The crashes were organized by the following categories:
1. Crash injury (fatal, serious injury, other visible injury, complaint of pain, property damage only),
2. Crash type (broadside, rear-end, sideswipe, head-on, hit object, overturned, other),
3. Environmental factors (lighting, wet roads), and
4. Driver behavior (impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving).
3. Crash Safety Trends
3.1 Citywide Trends
Overall, the number of crashes occurring in National City increased by approximately 4% between the five-year analysis periods, with 1,016 crashes occurring in 2019-2023 and 977 crashes occurring in 2013-20174. Also, over 106 fatal and serious injury (FSI) crashes occurred in 2019-2023, accounting for over 10% of total crashes in National 4 Crash total figures exclude property damage only (PDO) crashes, crashes occurring on freeways, and crashes unable to be geocoded.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 6 City during the most recent analysis period. This is a larger share (10.4%) of total crashes compared to the 2013-2017 analysis period (8.2%), as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Citywide Crash Trends Comparison, Total Crashes Source: TIMS, 2019-2023 and National City SSARP/LRSP, 2021 Citywide trends for crash type were also compared between the different five-year periods, as shown in Table 1. Overall, broadside remains the crash type with the highest frequency of total crashes (45% in 2013-2017, and 44% in 2019-2023). Note that this is excluding pedestrian- and bicyclist-involved crashes.
Table 1 – Citywide Crash Trends Comparison, Crash Type
Total
(2019-2023)
Total
(2013-2017)
Crash Type # of Crashes % of Crashes # of Crashes % of Crashes Broadside 372 44% 331 45%
Rear End 162 19% 169 23%
Sideswipe 105 12% 58 8%
Hit Object 72 9% 67 9%
Head-On 79 9% 83 11%
Overturned 22 3% 11 2%
Other/Not Stated 29 3% 9 1%
Total 841 100% 728 100%
*Totals for vehicular crashes only. Pedestrian- and bicyclist-involved crashes are excluded.
Source: TIMS, 2019-2023 and National City SSARP/LRSP, 2021 897 (91.8%) 910 (89.6%)
80 (8.2%) 106 (10.4%)
0 200
400
600
800
1000
2013-2017 2019-2023
Number of Crashes
Other Injury Crashes Fatal and Serious Injury (FSI) Crashes
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 7 3.2 Crash Network Screening Analysis Results
Figures 2 and 3 below show the results of the crash network screening analysis, with the number of total crashes at both intersections and mid-block roadway segments, respectively.
Figure 2 – Crash Network Screening Analysis Results, Intersections (2019-2023) Source: TIMS, 2019-2023
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 8 Figure 3 – Crash Network Screening Analysis Results, Mid-Block Segments (2019-2023)
Source: TIMS, 2019-2023
Table 2 and 3 provide crash data totals for the top ten intersections (signalized and unsignalized) and mid-block segments (by functional classification) in National City, respectively. The top ten locations are determined by total crashes. Additional screening criteria, such as fatal and serious injury crashes, Local Critical Crash Rate (LCCR) differential, and other crash data categories are listed in the tables. The tables are ordered by the number of crashes that occurred at that segment or intersection in descending order.
Additionally, it should be noted that the columns for Crash Severity, Crash Type, Pedestrian- and Bicyclist-Involved, and Behavior are additional characteristics of the crashes and should not be counted as additional crashes to the total crash frequency number.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 9 The following provides details on crash data categories listed in Tables 2 and 3:
• Total: Number of total crashes observed at the intersection or mid-block segment from 2019 to 2023.
• Local CCR differential: Statistical assessment of location’s crash rate compared to other similar locations, based on intersection control type, roadway functional classification, and traffic volumes. Local CCR differential numbers higher than 0 represent locations with higher crash frequency compared to other similar facilities.
• Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO): Financial cost weighting of individual crashes (based on location and crash severity). Specific financial figures based on LRSM, Version 1.8.
• Severity: The number of fatal, serious injury, visible injury, and complaint of pain crashes that occurred at this location in the study period. • Broadside, Sideswipe, Rear-End, Head-On, Hit Object, Overturned, Other, Pedestrian, Bicycle: The number of these types of crashes that occurred at this location in the study period.
• Other: The number of miscellaneous crash types (mostly single vehicle) that occurred at this location in the study period.
• Aggressive, Dark, Wet: The number of crashes with this behavioral or environmental factor identified as the cause of crash.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 10 Table 2 – Analysis Rankings: Intersections (Top 10 per Control Type) Intersection
Crashes
Local CCR Differential
EPDO*
Fatal
Serious Injury
Other Visible Injury
Complaint of Pain
PDO
Broadside
Sideswipe
Rear End
Head On
Hit Object
Overturned
Other
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Aggressive
Distracted
Impaired
Dark
Wet
Signalized Intersections
National City Blvd & W Plaza Blvd & E
Plaza Blvd 35 0.38 9211 1 1 5 28 0 13 3 8 3 2 0 0 5 0 12 3 3 1 2 Highland Ave & E Plaza Blvd 33 0.29 4545 0 0 6 27 0 19 3 2 3 0 2 0 2 1 18 5 2 0 2 National City Blvd & E 8th St & W 8th St 25 0.05 7909 1 1 4 19 0 6 6 4 4 1 1 0 3 1 8 2 2 0 2 S Harbison Ave & E Plaza Blvd 19 0.43 2851 0 0 6 13 0 9 2 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 7 0 3 2 2 E 30th St & Highland Ave 18 0.08 14020 0 5 6 7 0 8 3 1 2 1 0 1 4 0 4 2 0 0 0 E 24th St & Highland Ave 18 0.08 13836 1 4 4 9 0 9 1 1 4 0 1 0 2 0 4 2 2 0 1 E 8th St & E Plaza Blvd 16 0.09 6820 0 2 4 10 0 5 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 8 2 1 1 2 Euclid Ave & Division St & N Euclid Ave 16 0.04 6728 0 2 3 11 0 2 4 4 3 1 0 0 3 0 5 1 1 2 1 W 8th St & Harbor Dr 14 0.10 2062 0 0 4 10 0 2 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 6 2 1 0 1 National City Blvd & W 30th St & E 30th St 14 0.02 6578 0 2 4 8 0 6 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 3 1 0 1 Unsignalized Intersections
E 12th St & Highland Ave 8 0.08 1060 0 0 1 7 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 E 8th St & R Ave 7 0.04 3289 1 0 2 4 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Palm Ave & E 16th St 7 0.15 1031 0 0 2 5 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 I-5 NB & Roosevelt Ave & W 7th St 7 0.65 3289 0 1 2 4 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 1 0 0 1 N Palm Ave & Scott Dr 6 0.09 3260 0 1 3 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 National City Blvd & W 22nd St 6 0.02 1002 0 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 E 30th St & Grove St & Sweetwater Rd 6 0.18 910 0 0 2 4 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 E 20th St & Highland Ave 5 -0.01 2863 0 1 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 B Ave & E 4th St 5 0.04 697 0 0 1 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 E 5th St & Highland Ave 5 -0.01 697 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 * EPDO is shown in thousands ($)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 11 Table 3 – Analysis Rankings: Mid-Block Segments (Top 10 per Functional Classification) Facility Limits
Crashes
Local CCR Differential
EPDO
Fatal
Serious Injury
Other Visible Injury
Complaint of Pain
PDO
Broadside
Sideswipe
Rear End
Head On
Hit Object
Overturned
Other
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Aggressive
Distracted
Impaired
Dark
Wet
Arterial
Sweetwater
Rd Grove St - Prospect St 5 3.87 697 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Highland
Ave
SR-54 WB Ramps - SR54 EB Ramps 5 1.01 3760 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 E Plaza Blvd Palm Ave - I-805 SB
Ramps 4 2.80 576 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
E Plaza Blvd Euclid Ave - Harbison
Ave 4 1.40 576 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
E 16th St Via Romaya -
Sweetwater Rd 2 0.41 3489 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Division St S Lanoitan Ave - Earle Dr 2 -0.30 3397 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 E Plaza Blvd E Ave - Highland Ave 2 0.03 3397 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 E Plaza Blvd Highland Ave - L Ave 2 -0.11 3397 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 E Plaza Blvd N Ave - Palm Ave 2 0.97 3489 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 E 8th St Euclid Ave - Burden Dr 2 -0.29 3397 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 Collector
Plaza
Bonita Rd
Bonita Mesa Rd -
Sweetwater Rd 3 -0.10 3610 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Division St Gladiola Dr - Highland
Ave 2 0.72 426 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
E 4th St B Ave - D Ave 1 -0.35 121 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 E 24th St N Ave - End of E 24th St 1 0.67 213 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 W 19th St Haffley Ave - Cleveland
Ave 1 -0.37 213 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
* EPDO is shown in thousands ($). Functional classification sourced from Caltrans Linear Referencing System (CRS) data.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 12 4. Updates to High-Crash Corridors &
Recommended Countermeasures
This plan updates the high-crash corridor analysis originally conducted as part of the 2021 LRSP. The accompanying maps and tables identify intersections and mid-block segments that experienced either (1) any fatal or serious injury (FSI) crash, or (2) more than five crashes of any severity during the study period. This threshold is consistent with the methodology established in the 2021 LRSP, allowing for a direct comparison between the original 2021 analysis and the updated analysis in this report.
The updated analysis confirms that the following seven (7) high-crash corridors identified in 2021 continue to represent a disproportionately large share of citywide crashes:
• Highland Avenue, from Division Street to SR-54 EB Ramps • Euclid Avenue, from Beta Street to 18th Street
• Plaza Boulevard / Paradise Valley Road, from Coolidge Avenue to E Plaza Boulevard
• 8
th Street, from Harbor Drive to Plaza Boulevard / Paradise Valley Road • 16th Street, from Wilson Avenue to Rachel Avenue
• 18th Street, from Wilson Avenue to Rachel Avenue
• 30th Street / Sweetwater Road, from Hoover Avenue to Plaza Bonita Center Way
This persistence underscores the continued relevance of these corridors as priority locations for safety investment and reinforces the validity of the original prioritization framework.
The following section presents a comparison of crash trends along each of these seven high-risk corridors between the original (2021) study period and the current timeframe.
This is followed by a status update on the implementation of countermeasures proposed in the 2021 LRSP, documenting progress made to date and identifying any outstanding recommendations.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 13 Figure 4 – High-Crash Corridors Map, with Top Intersections and Mid-Block Segments (Total Crashes and Fatal/Serious Injury Crashes) Source: TIMS, 2019-2023 and National City LRSP (2021)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 14 High-Crash Corridors
Highland Avenue, from Division Street to SR-54 EB Ramps 2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
Division Street / Highland Ave 6 0 1 9 0 1
2nd St / Highland Ave <6 0 1 3 0 0
4th St / Highland Ave 6 0 0 10 0 2
8th St / Highland Ave <6 0 1 13 0 0
Plaza Blvd / Highland Ave 19 0 2 33 0 0
12th St / Highland Ave <6 0 0 8 0 0
14th St / Highland Ave 6 0 0 3 0 0
16th St / Highland Ave 6 0 0 9 0 1
18th St / Highland Ave 20 0 2 9 0 1
19th St / Highland Ave <6 0 0 2 0 1
20th St / Highland Ave <6 1 0 5 0 1
21st St / Highland Ave <6 0 1 3 0 2
24th St / Highland Ave 14 0 0 18 1 4
Segments
21st St to 24th St <6 1 0 0 0 0
24th St to 30th St 15 0 1 3 0 0
SR-54 WB Ramps to National
City Limits 14 1 0 5 0 1
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number was not reported in the 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the Highland Avenue corridor, including Highland Avenue & Plaza Boulevard where total crashes increased 73% (19 crashes in 2013-2017 versus 33 crashes in 2019-2023). At Highland Avenue & 18th Street, crashes decreased from 20 crashes in 2013-2017 to 9 crashes in 2019-2023.
The following intersections were added to the intersections list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 15 Intersections
• Highland Avenue & 12th Street
• Highland Avenue & 19th Street
The following intersections and segments would not qualify for the intersections or segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection/segment) had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Highland Avenue & 2nd Street
• Highland Avenue & 14th Street
Segments
• Highland Avenue, from 21st Street to 24th Street
• Highland Avenue, from 24th Street to 30th Street
Countermeasures Update
Table 4 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status. Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with the National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
Table 4 – Countermeasures Status, Highland Avenue
Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(overhead mounted signal head for
each through lane)
Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(overhead mounted signal head for
each through lane)
Highland Ave & 30th St Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 30th St Planned
S3: Improve signal timing (Restrict
RTOR)
Highland Ave & 18th St (SB approach) Unprogrammed
S3: Improve signal timing (Restrict
RTOR)
Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Unprogrammed
S17PB: Install pedestrian countdown
signal heads
Highland Ave & 18th St Implemented
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 16 S17PB: Install pedestrian countdown
signal heads
Highland Ave & 24th St Implemented
S17PB: Install pedestrian countdown
signal heads
Highland Ave & SR-54 WB Implemented
S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & 4th St (E and W legs) Unprogrammed S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & 8th St Planned S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Implemented S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & 18th St Planned S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & 21st St Planned S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & 24th St Planned S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & 30th St Implemented S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks)Highland Ave & SR-54 WB Implemented S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk
Highland Ave & 8th St Unprogrammed
S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk
Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Planned
S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk
Highland Ave & Wal-Mart driveway Unprogrammed
S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk
Highland Ave & 21st St Planned
S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk
Highland Ave & 24th St Planned
S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk
Highland Ave & SR-54 WB Implemented
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI
Highland Ave & 21st St Unprogrammed
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI
Highland Ave & 8th St Planned
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI
Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Planned
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI
Highland Ave & 18th St Planned
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI
Highland Ave & 24th St Unprogrammed
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI
Highland Ave & 30th St Planned
NS21PB: Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing at uncontrolled locations
(provide advanced yield markings)
Highland Ave & 3rd St Unprogrammed
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 17 NS21PB: Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing at uncontrolled locations
(provide advanced yield markings)
Highland Ave & 5th St Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing at uncontrolled locations
(provide advanced yield markings)
Highland Ave & 6th St Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing at uncontrolled locations
(provide advanced yield markings)
Highland Ave & 13th St Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing at uncontrolled locations
(provide advanced yield markings)
Highland Ave & 14th St Unprogrammed
R8: Install raised median Highland Ave, from 16th St to SR-54 WB Unprogrammed Extend left turn pocket (no LRSM) Highland Ave SB left-turn pocket onto EB SR-54
Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & Division St Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 4th St Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 8th St Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 16th St Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 18th St Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 21st St Planned (not in
LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
Highland Ave & 24th St Planned (not in
LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 18 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 19 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 20 Euclid Avenue, from Beta Street to 18th Street
2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
Euclid Ave / Beta St 9 0 1 1 0 0
Euclid Ave / Division St 7 0 1 16 0 2
Euclid Ave / 4th St 7 0 1 13 0 1
Euclid Ave / 8th St 9 0 0 9 0 0
Euclid Ave / Plaza Blvd 8 0 0 6 0 0
Euclid Ave / 16th St 7 0 0 6 0 0
Euclid Ave / 18th St 6 0 0 5 0 0
Segments
Beta St to Division St <6 0 1 0 0 0
7th St to 8th St <6 0 1 0 0 0
8th St to Plaza Blvd <6 0 0 1 0 1
16th St to 18th St <6 0 1 0 0 0
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the Euclid Avenue corridor, including Euclid Avenue & Division Street where total crashes increased from 7 crashes in 2013-2017 to 16 crashes in 2019-2023.
The following segments were added to the segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (segment had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Segments
• Euclid Avenue, from 8th Street to Plaza Boulevard
The following intersections and segments would not qualify for the intersections or segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection/segment) had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Euclid Avenue & Beta Street
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 21 • Euclid Avenue & 18th Street
Segments
• Euclid Avenue, from Beta Street to Division Street
• Euclid Avenue, from 7th Street to 8th Street
• Euclid Avenue, from 16th Street to 18th Street
Countermeasures Update
Table 5 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status. Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with the National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
Table 5 – Countermeasures Status, Euclid Avenue
Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Euclid Ave & 8th St
Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Euclid Ave & 16th St
Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Euclid Ave & 18th St
Unprogrammed
S7: Provide protected left-turn phase Euclid Ave & 4th St Implemented S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) Euclid Ave & 4th St Unprogrammed
S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) Euclid Ave & 8th St Unprogrammed
S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) Euclid Ave & 16th St Unprogrammed
S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) Euclid Ave & 18th St Unprogrammed
S20PB Install advance stop bar before
crosswalk Euclid Ave & 8th St Implemented
R14: Road diet (Reduce travel lanes
from 4 to 2 through lanes and two-way
left turn lane and bike lanes)
Euclid Ave, from Division St to 4th
St Implemented
S7: Provide protected left-turn phase Euclid Ave & 20th St Planned (not in
LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 22 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 23 Plaza Boulevard / Paradise Valley Road, from Coolidge Avenue to E Plaza Boulevard
2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
National City Blvd / Plaza Blvd <6 0 0 35 1 1
B Ave / Plaza Blvd 7 0 0 2 0 0
Highland Ave / Plaza Blvd 19 1 1 33 0 0
L Ave / Plaza Blvd 8 0 0 6 0 2
N Ave / Plaza Blvd <6 0 0 6 0 1
Palm Ave / Plaza Blvd <6 0 0 9 0 1
I-805 SB Ramps / Plaza Blvd <6 0 0 8 1 0
Grove St / Plaza Blvd 6 0 0 8 0 0
Euclid Ave / Plaza Blvd 8 0 0 6 0 0
Harbison Ave / Plaza Blvd 9 0 1 19 0 0
8th St / Plaza Blvd / Paradise Valley Rd 12 0 0 16 0 2
Segments
E Ave to Highland Ave <6 0 0 2 0 1
Highland Ave to L Ave 8 1 0 2 0 1
N Ave to Palm Ave <6 0 0 2 0 1
I-805 SB Ramps to Grove St 12 0 0 0 0 0
Grove St to Euclid Ave 8 0 0 1 0 0
Euclid Ave to Harbison Ave 18 1 2 4 0 0
Harbison Ave to 8th St <6 0 1 1 0 0
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the Plaza Boulevard/Paradise Valley Road corridor, including Plaza Boulevard & National City Boulevard where total crashes increased from fewer than 6 crashes in 2013-2017 to 33 crashes in 2019-2023. In addition, total crashes increased at Harbison Avenue & Plaza Boulevard, from 9 crashes in 2013-2017 to 19 crashes in 2019-2023.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 24 The following intersections were added to the intersections list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Plaza Boulevard & National City Boulevard
• Plaza Boulevard & N Avenue
• Plaza Boulevard & Palm Avenue
• Plaza Boulevard & I-805 SB Ramps
In addition, the following segments were added to the segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (segments had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Segments
• Plaza Boulevard, from E Avenue to Highland Avenue
• Plaza Boulevard, from N Avenue to Palm Avenue
The following intersections and segments would not qualify for the intersections or segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection/segment) had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Plaza Boulevard & B Avenue
Segments
• Plaza Boulevard, from I-805 SB Ramps to Grove Street
• Plaza Boulevard, from Grove Street to Euclid Avenue
• Plaza Boulevard, from Euclid Avenue to Harbison Avenue • Plaza Boulevard, from Harbison Avenue to 8th Street
Countermeasures Update
Table 6 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status. Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with the National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 25 Table 6 – Countermeasures Status, Plaza Boulevard / Paradise Valley Road Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(overhead mounted signal head
for each through lane)
Highland Ave & Plaza
Blvd/Paradise Valley Rd
Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(overhead mounted signal head
for each through lane)
8th St & Plaza Blvd/Paradise Valley
Rd
Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & Highland Ave Planned S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates)
8th St & Plaza Blvd/Paradise Valley
Rd Planned
S3: Improve signal timing
(Restrict RTOR) Plaza Blvd & Highland Ave
Unprogrammed
S18PB: Install ped crossing
(high-visibility continental
crosswalks) Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Implemented
S20PB Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Implemented
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI Highland Ave & Plaza Blvd Planned
NS21PB: Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing at
uncontrolled locations (advanced
yield markings and curb
extensions) Plaza Blvd & B Ave
Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing at
uncontrolled locations (advanced
yield markings and curb
extensions) Plaza Blvd & C Ave
Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing at
uncontrolled locations (advanced
yield markings and curb
extensions) Plaza Blvd & D Ave
Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing at
uncontrolled locations (advanced
yield markings and curb
extensions) Plaza Blvd & E Ave
Unprogrammed
R8: Install raised median
Plaza Blvd, from Euclid Ave to midblock crossing to eastUnprogrammed R14: Road diet (Reduce travel
lanes from 4 to 2 through lanes
and two-way left turn lane)
Plaza Blvd, from National City Blvd
to Highland Ave
Unprogrammed
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI Plaza Blvd & Harbison Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S18PB: Install ped crossing
(high-visibility continental
crosswalks) Plaza Blvd & Harbison Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 26 S20PB Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk Plaza Blvd & Harbison Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S7: Provide protected left-turn
phase Plaza Blvd & L Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
S7: Provide protected left-turn
phase Plaza Blvd & Roosevelt Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
S3: Improve signal timing
(Restrict RTOR in N/S direction) Plaza Blvd & Grove St Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & L Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & N Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & Palm Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & Grove St Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & Euclid Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & Harbison Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Plaza Blvd & National City Blvd Planned (not in LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 27 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 29 8
th Street, from Harbor Drive to Plaza Boulevard/Paradise Valley Road 2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
Harbor Dr / 8th St <6 0 0 14 0 0
Hoover Ave / 8th St <6 0 1 0 0 0
National City Blvd / 8th St 6 1 0 25 1 1
D Ave / 8th St 6 0 1 2 0 0
E Ave / 8th St <6 1 0 2 0 0
Highland Ave / 8th St <6 0 1 13 0 0
Palm Ave / 8th St <6 0 0 7 0 1
R Ave / 8th St <6 0 0 7 1 0
V Ave / 8th St 6 0 0 1 0 0
Euclid Ave / 8th St 11 0 0 9 0 0
Harbison Ave / 8th St 8 0 2 8 0 0
Olive Ave / 8th St <6 0 0 1 0 1
Segments
I-5 SB Ramps to I-5 NB Ramps <6 0 0 1 0 1
Highland Ave to I Ave <6 0 2 0 0 0
T Ave to Paradise Drive <6 0 1 0 0 0
Paradise Drive to V Ave <6 0 1 0 0 0
Euclid Ave to Burden Drive 8 0 1 2 0 1
Harbison Ave to Rachel Ave <6 0 1 0 0 0
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the 8th Street corridor, including 8th Street & National City Boulevard, where total crashes increased from 6 crashes in 2013- 2017 to 25 crashes in 2019-2023. In addition, total crashes increased at Harbor Drive & 8th Street, from fewer than 6 crashes in 2013-2017 to 14 crashes in 2019-2023, and at Highland Avenue & 8th Street, from fewer than 6 crashes to 13 crashes. Smaller increases occurred at Palm Avenue & 8th Street and R Avenue & 8th Street, where total crashes increased from fewer than 6 crashes to 7 crashes at each location.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 30 Crashes decreased at several other locations along the corridor, most notably D Avenue & 8th Street (6 to 2 crashes), V Avenue & 8th Street (6 to 1 crash), and Hoover Avenue & 8th Street (<6 crashes to 0 crashes). All six high-crash corridor segments (from 2021 LRSP) had fewer total crashes in 2019-2023 than in 2013-2017, including Euclid Avenue to Burden Drive, which decreased from 8 to 2 crashes.
The following intersections were added to the intersections list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• 8
th Street & Harbor Drive
• 8
th Street & Palm Avenue
• 8
th Street & R Avenue
• 8
th Street & Olive Avenue
In addition, the following segments were added to the segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (segments had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Segments
• 8
th Street, from I-5 SB Ramps to I-5 NB Ramps
The following intersections and segments would not qualify for the intersections or segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection/segment) had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• 8
th Street & D Avenue
• 8
th Street & V Avenue
Segments
• 8
th Street, from Highland Avenue to I Avenue
• 8
th Street, from T Avenue to Paradise Drive
• 8
th Street, from Paradise Drive to V Avenue
• 8
th Street, from Harbison Avenue to Rachel Avenue
Countermeasures Update
Table 7 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status. Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with the National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 31 Table 7 – Countermeasures Status, 8th Street
Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal timing (provide
overhead mounted signal head for each
through lane) 8th St & Plaza Blvd/Paradise Valley Rd Unprogrammed S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 8th St & Euclid Ave Unprogrammed S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 8th St & Plaza Blvd/Paradise Valley Rd Planned S3: Improve signal timing (Restrict
RTOR) 8th St & National City Blvd Unprogrammed
S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) 8th St & Highland Ave Planned S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) 8th St & Harbison Ave Planned S20PB: Install advance stop bar before
crosswalk 8th St & Highland Ave Planned
S20PB: Install advance stop bar before
crosswalk 8th St & Harbison Ave Planned
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI 8th St & National City Blvd Planned
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI 8th St & Highland Ave Planned
NS21PB: Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing at uncontrolled locations (with
enhanced safety features)
T Ave & 8th St (high visibility crosswalk
at north and east legs, curb extensions
at east leg)
Implemented (east leg),
Unprogrammed (north
leg)
NS22PB: Install RRFB T Ave & 8th St (east leg) Unprogrammed R8: Install raised median 8th St, from Highland Ave to K Ave Unprogrammed R8: Install raised median 8th St, from Palm Ave to R Ave Unprogrammed S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) 8th St & National City Blvd Planned (not in LRSP) S20PB: Install advance stop bar before
crosswalk 8th St & National City Blvd Planned (not in LRSP) S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI 8th St & Harbison Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S7: Provide protected left-turn phase 8th St & Harbison Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S7: Provide protected left-turn phase 8th St & Roosevelt Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 8th St & Highland Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 8th St & National City Blvd Planned (not in LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 32 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 33 16th Street, from Wilson Avenue to Rachel Avenue
2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
National City Blvd / 16th St 7 0 0 11 0 0
D Ave / 16th St <6 0 0 3 0 1
Highland Ave / 16th St 6 0 0 9 0 1
N Ave / 16th St <6 0 0 4 0 1
Palm Ave / 16th St <6 0 0 7 0 0
Grove St / 16th St <6 0 1 1 0 0
Orange St / 16th St <6 0 0 1 0 1
Euclid Ave / 16th St 7 0 0 6 0 0
Earle Dr / 16th St <6 0 0 2 0 1
Segments
Palm Ave to Grove St <6 1 1 0 0 0
S Lanoitan Ave to Earle Dr <6 0 0 2 0 1
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the 16th Street corridor, including 16th Street & National City Boulevard, where total crashes increased from 7 crashes in 2013-2017 to 11 crashes in 2019-2023. In addition, total crashes increased at Highland Avenue & 16th Street, from 6 crashes in 2013-2017 to 9 crashes in 2019-2023, and at Palm Avenue & 16th Street, from fewer than 6 crashes to 7 crashes. Crashes decreased at Grove Street & 16th Street and Orange Street & 16th Street, which each had 1 crash in 2019-2023.
The following intersections were added to the intersections list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• 16th Street & D Avenue
• 16th Street & N Avenue
• 16th Street & Palm Avenue
• 16th Street & Orange Street
• 16th Street & Earle Drive
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 34 In addition, the following segments were added to the segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (segments had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Segments
• 16th Street, from S Lanoitan Avenue to Earle Drive
The following segments would not qualify for the segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (segment had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Segments
• 16th Street, from Palm Avenue to Grove Street
Countermeasures Update
Table 8 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status. Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with the National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
Table 8 – Countermeasures Status, 16th Street
Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 16th St & Euclid Ave Unprogrammed S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) 16th St & D Ave Unprogrammed S18PB: Install ped crossing (highvisibility continental crosswalks) 16th St & Euclid Ave Unprogrammed S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk 16th St & D Ave Unprogrammed
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI 16th St & D Ave Unprogrammed
Install curb extensions (non-LRSM) 16th St & D Ave Unprogrammed S7: Provide protected left-turn phase 16th St & D Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S7: Provide protected left-turn phase 16th St & Palm Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 16th St & Highland Ave Planned (not in LRSP) S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 16th St & National City Blvd Planned (not in LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 35 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 36 18th Street, from Wilson Avenue to Rachel Avenue
2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
National City Blvd / 18th St 6 0 0 12 0 1
Highland Ave / 18th St 20 0 2 9 0 1
Palm Ave / 18th St <6 0 0 6 0 0
Prospect St / 18th St <6 0 0 4 0 1
Euclid Ave / 18th St 6 0 0 5 0 0
Segments
Palm Ave to Newell St 6 0 0 0 0 0
Granger Ave to Rachel Ave <6 0 1 1 0 0
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at two intersections on the 18th Street corridor. At 18th Street & National City Boulevard, total crashes increased from 6 crashes in 2013-2017 to 12 crashes in 2019-2023. At Palm Avenue & 18th Street, total crashes increased from fewer than 6 crashes in 2013-2017 to 6 crashes in 2019-2023. In contrast, total crashes decreased at Highland Avenue & 18th Street from 20 crashes in 2013-2017 to 9 crashes in 2019-2023, the largest change on the corridor. Total crashes at Euclid Avenue & 18th Street remained relatively steady (6 to 5). Both corridor segments had fewer total crashes in 2019-2023 than in 2013-2017, including Palm Avenue to Newell Street, which decreased from 6 crashes to none.
The following intersections were added to the intersections list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• 18th Street & Palm Avenue
• 18th Street & Prospect Street
The following segments would not qualify to the segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (segment had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Segments
• 18th Street, from Palm Avenue to Newell Street
• 18th Street, from Granger Avenue to Rachel Avenue
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 37 Countermeasures Update
Table 9 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status. Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with the National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
Table 9 – Countermeasures Status, 18th Street
Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(provide overhead mounted
signal head for each through
lane)
National City Blvd & 18th St (NB
and SB approaches) Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) National City Blvd & 18th St Planned S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 18th St & Euclid Ave Unprogrammed S3: Improve signal timing
(Restrict RTOR) 18th St & Highland Ave Unprogrammed
S17PB: Install pedestrian
countdown signal heads 18th St & Highland Ave Planned
S18PB: Install ped crossing
(high-visibility continental
crosswalks) 18th St & Highland Ave Planned
S18PB: Install ped crossing
(high-visibility continental
crosswalks) 18th St & L Ave Implemented (N/S legs only) S18PB: Install ped crossing
(high-visibility continental
crosswalks) 18th St & Euclid Ave Unprogrammed
S20PB: Install advance stop bar
before crosswalk 18th St & Highland Ave Planned
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI 18th St & Highland Ave Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing at all
uncontrolled locations
J Ave & 18th St (high-vis
crosswalks and curb extensions) Unprogrammed
NS21PB: Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing at all
uncontrolled locations
K Ave & 18th St (high-vis
crosswalks and curb extensions) Unprogrammed
R01: Add segment lighting 18th St, from J Ave to L Ave Unprogrammed Install curb extensions (nonLRSM for signalized
intersection) L Ave & 18th St
Implemented (NE and NW
corners)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 38 S7: Provide protected left-turn
phase 18th St & D Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
S7: Provide protected left-turn
phase 18th St & Palm Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
S7: Provide protected left-turn
phase 18th St & L Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 18th St & Highland Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 40 30th Street / Sweetwater Road, from Hoover Avenue to Plaza Bonita Center Way
2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
Transportation Ave / 30th St <6 0 0 2 0 1
National City Blvd / 30th St <6 0 0 14 0 2
Highland Ave / 30th St 9 0 0 18 0 5
J Ave / 30th St <6 0 0 3 0 1
Grove St / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 0 6 0 0
Prospect St / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 1 5 0 1
Euclid Ave / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 0 7 0 1
I-805 NB / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 0 4 0 1
Orange St / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 0 4 0 1
Valley Rd / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 1 2 0 0
Plaza Bonita Rd / Stockman
St / Sweetwater Rd <6 0 0 5 0 1
Paseo De Paz / Sweetwater
Rd <6 0 1 0 0 0
Calmoor St / Sweetwater Rd <6 1 0 2 0 0
Segments
Highland Ave to L Ave 7 1 0 0 0 0
N 2nd Ave to Grove St <6 1 0 0 0 0
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the 30th Street/Sweetwater Road corridor. The largest increases were at Highland Avenue & 30th Street, where total crashes doubled from 9 crashes in 2013-2017 to 18 crashes in 2019-2023, and at National City Boulevard & 30th Street, where total crashes increased from fewer than 6 crashes to 14 crashes. In addition, total crashes increased at Euclid Avenue & Sweetwater Road, from fewer than 6 crashes to 7 crashes, and at Grove Street & Sweetwater Road, from fewer than 6 crashes to 6 crashes. On the segments, total crashes on Highland Avenue to L Avenue decreased from 7 crashes in 2013-2017 to none in 2019-2023.
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 41 The following intersections were added to the intersections list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• 30th Street & Transportation Avenue
• 30th Street & National City Boulevard
• 30th Street & J Avenue
• Sweetwater Road & Grove Street
• Sweetwater Road & Euclid Avenue
• Sweetwater Road & I-805 NB Ramps
• Sweetwater Road & Orange Street
• Sweetwater Road & Plaza Bonita Road/Stockman Street
The following intersections and segments would not qualify to the intersection/segments list for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection or segment had zero FSI crashes, or less than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Sweetwater Road & Valley Road
• Sweetwater Road & Paseo de Paz
• Sweetwater Road & Calmoor Street
Segments
• 30th Street, from Highland Avenue to L Avenue
• 30th Street/Sweetwater Road, from 2nd Avenue to Grove Street Countermeasures Update
The following Table 10 documents the countermeasures recommended for this corridor in the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and their current implementation status.
Status of planned countermeasures was cross-referenced with National City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to identify measures that are programmed but not yet constructed. Countermeasure information includes the countermeasure code from Caltrans LRSM (such as S2 for "improve signal hardware”).
Table 10 – Countermeasures Status, 30th Street / Sweetwater Road Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(provide overhead mounted
signal head for each through
lane) 30th St & Highland Ave Unprogrammed
S18PB: Install ped crossing
(high-visibility continental
crosswalks) 30th St & Highland Ave Implemented
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 42 S21PB: Modify signal phasing to
implement LPI 30th St & Highland Ave Planned
NS06: Install/upgrade larger or
additional stop signs or other
regulatory signs
30th St & I Ave (east and west
legs) Implemented
NS06: Install/upgrade larger or
additional stop signs or other
regulatory signs
30th St & Sweetwater Square
exit driveway Unprogrammed
R8: Install raised median
30th St, from Highland Ave to J
Ave Unprogrammed
R26: Install dynamic/variable
speed warning signs
30th St/Sweetwater Rd, from
Stockman St/Plaza Bonita Way
to Plaza Bonita Center Way Unprogrammed
R33PB: Install separated bike
lanes
30th St, from Hoover Ave to 2nd
Ave Unprogrammed
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) 30th St & Highland Ave Planned (not in LRSP)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 43 Countermeasures in italics were not included in 2021 LRSP
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026)
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 45 Additional High-Crash Corridor
After review of the updated 2019-2023 crash data and countermeasures implemented citywide since the 2021 LRSP, Division Street is added to the High-Crash Corridor designation. Overall, the corridor contains 10 intersections where six (6) or more crashes or one (1) or more fatal or serious injury (FSI) crash occurred in either five-year period.
Division Street, from National City Boulevard to Lorenz Avenue 2013-2017 2019-2023
Name Total
Crashes
FSI
Crashes1
Total
Crashes
Fatal
Crashes
Serious
Injury
Crashes
Intersections
I-5 NB Ramp / Division St <6 0 4 0 2
Alberta Ct / Division St <6 0 2 0 1
D Ave / Division St <6 1 4 0 0
Highland Ave / Division St 6 1 9 0 1
Palm Ave / Division St 8 1 4 0 0
S Ave / Division St <6 0 3 0 1
U Ave / Division St <6 0 2 0 1
Euclid Ave / Division St <6 1 16 0 2
Drexel Ave / Division St <6 0 1 0 1
Harbison Ave / Division St <6 0 7 0 1
Segments
43rd St to Laurel Ave <6 0 2 0 1
Note: Intersections and segments with 5 or fewer total crashes during 2013-2017 period listed as “<6” in total crashes, as specific crash number not reported in 2021 LRSP if location had fewer than 6 crashes. 1 The 2021 LRSP did not distinguish between Fatal and Serious Injury crashes for non-High Crash Corridors in the plan. Fatal and serious injury (FSI) crashes are combined in this table for 2013-2027 data.
Total crashes increased at several intersections on the Division Street corridor between 2013-2017 and 2019-2023, most notably at Euclid Avenue & Division Street, where total crashes increased from fewer than 6 crashes in 2013-2017 to 16 crashes in 2019-2023.
In addition, total crashes increased at Harbison Avenue & Division Street, from fewer than 6 crashes to 7 crashes, and at Highland Avenue & Division Street, from 6 crashes to 9 crashes.
The following intersections and segments were added to the intersections and segments lists for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection or
National City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Addendum (2026) 46 segment had one or more FSI crashes, or greater than 5 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Division Street & I-5 NB Ramp
• Division Street & Alberta Court
• Division Street & S Avenue
• Division Street & U Avenue
• Division Street & Drexel Avenue
• Division Street & Harbison Avenue
Segment
• Division Street, 43rd Street to Laurel Avenue
The following intersections would not qualify for this corridor based on revised crash data analysis (intersection or segment had zero FSI crashes, or fewer than 6 total crashes in five-year analysis period):
Intersections
• Division Street & D Avenue
• Division Street & Palm Avenue
Table 11– Countermeasures Status, Division Street
Countermeasure Location Status
S2: Improve signal hardware
(retroreflective backplates) Division St & Highland Ave Planned (not in LRSP) Note: Table 11 does not contain countermeasures implemented as part of the Division Street – Euclid Avenue to Harbison Avenue plans (2020)as those were implemented prior to LRSP adoption in 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE REVALIDATED SYSTEMIC SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT PROGRAM /
LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN, WHICH ASSESSES AND IDENTIFIES LOCATIONS AND SAFETY NEEDS TO IMPROVE LOCAL ROAD SAFETY WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2017, the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) awarded the City of National City (“City”) a $90,000 Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (“SSARP”) grant to complete a Citywide Traffic Safety Study, which required a $10,000 local match; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-124 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Program Supplement Agreement to accept funding and establish appropriations; and
WHEREAS, Federal regulations require that each state have a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (“SHSP”) and, while the SHSP is used as a statewide approach for improving roadway safety, an SSARP and Local Road Safety Plan (“LRSP”) allows local road owners to address unique highway safety needs in their jurisdictions while contributing to the success of the SHSP; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2024, City staff worked with one of the City’s on-call traffic engineering consultants to prepare an addendum to the SSARP/LRSP; and WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-73 adopting the SSARP/LRSP as amended by the April 2024 Addendum; and WHEREAS, adoption of the SSARP/LRSP by the City Council was required to maintain the City’s eligibility to compete for funding through various State and Federal grant programs, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (“HSIP”) and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) program; and
WHEREAS, the SSARP/LRSP adopted in 2024 provides an essential tool for developing and prioritizing future roadway safety improvement projects; and WHEREAS, traffic collision data available from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System for the most recent five-year period, categorized by intersection and mid-block locations, was analyzed and compared with the existing LRSP and data analyzed as part of the 2021 LRSP to identify intersections and roadway segments experiencing a high number of collisions, with prioritization given to severe collisions and collisions involving vulnerable user groups such as pedestrians and bicycle riders; and
WHEREAS, based on the updated traffic collision data analysis, staff identified systemic safety issues and recommended proven safety countermeasures consistent with Caltrans’ Local Roadway Safety Manual to address identified issues, as well as updating the high-risk corridors identified in the LRSP and providing recommendations for appropriate countermeasures; and WHEREAS, a revalidation of the existing SSARP/LRSP was completed in September of 2026 to reflect and account for the updated traffic collision data; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the SSARP/LRSP by City Council is required to keep the City eligible to compete for funding through various State and Federal grant programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby adopts the revalidated Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program / Local Roadway Safety Plan, which assesses and identifies locations and safety needs to improve local road safety within the City.
Section 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 2026.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelley Chapel, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Heidi Skinner, City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Engineering & Public Works
Prepared by: Tirza Gonzales, Operations Manager
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Approved by: Douglas J. Schulze, City Manager
SUBJECT:
On-Call Consultant Agreements for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Entitled: “Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, California, 1) Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Three-Year Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $900,000; a Three-Year Agreement with Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $900,000; and a Three-Year Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,000,000, to Provide On-Call Project Support Services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program, and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute any Project-Specific Supplemental Agreements as May be Required for Grant-Funded Projects.”
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE PRIOR ACTION:
Not Applicable.
EXPLANATION:
National City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requires specialized services and technical expertise to effectively deliver, maintain, and support projects, existing infrastructure, and the City’s long-term capital investments, while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and continue to meet the needs of the community. Projects include, for example, corridor enhancements for traffic calming, pedestrian / bicycle safety (including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance) and smart growth redevelopment; road diets and complete streets; safe routes to school; traffic signal modifications; new street lights; sewer replacement and upsizing; storm drain improvements and implementation of Low-Impact Development (LID) measures for treatment of urban storm water runoff; drought tolerant landscaping; facilities improvements; and park amenities.
To successfully design, manage and construct these projects, the Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for various engineering-related discipline support services on June 28, 2025. Services requested via the RFQ include, but are not limited to, planning and design of infrastructure or facilities, plan and map reviews, preparation of plat and legal descriptions, sewer system management and financial administration, housing and real estate development services, construction and grant management, and environmental compliance involving storm water, wastewater and hazardous materials.
The RFQ was advertised on the City’s website, published in the San Diego Union Tribune, and advertised on PlanetBids on June 28, 2025. On September 17, 2025, Statements of
Qualifications (SOQ) to the RFQ, consistent with the requirements of the RFQ, were submitted to the City through PlanetBids.
Based on the strength of their SOQs, interviews and past performance, staff recommends executing three-year Agreements (with the option to extend for two, one-year terms) with the following consultants to provide on-call project support services for National City’s CIP projects:
Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $900,000 Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC for a not-to-exceed amount of $900,000
Ardurra Group, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 The individual agreements are attached. For each of the agreements, see Exhibit “A” for the consultant’s general scope of work and Exhibit “B” for schedule of fees. Services will be provided “as-needed” based on available funding and capital priorities. As project needs arise, individual task orders for a defined scope are proposed and authorized.
In addition to execution of these agreements, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute any project-specific supplemental agreements, as may be required for grant funded projects. These supplemental agreements would reference the terms and conditions of the attached master on-call Agreement, while incorporating additional project-specific grant requirements for use of consultant support services. Authorization to accept and appropriate grant funds and execute grant agreements with the awarding agency (e.g. Caltrans, SANDAG, etc.) would still require separate City Council action.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Funds are appropriated in various CIP Accounts. Funding for subsequent fiscal years is dependent on future CIP appropriations as part of annual budgets and/or future grand awards.
RELATED CITY COUNCIL 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Transportation Choices and Infrastructure
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This is not a project under CEQA, and is therefore, not subject to environmental review.
CCR15378; PRC 21065.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
The Agenda Report was posted at least 72 hours before the Regular Meeting date and time, and 24 hours before a Special Meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
ORDINANCE:
Not Applicable
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A – Agreement and Exhibits for Chen Ryan Associates, Inc.
Exhibit B – Agreement and Exhibits for Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC Exhibit C – Agreement and Exhibit for Ardurra Group, Inc.
Exhibit D – Resolution
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AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporation (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide on-call project support services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”).
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2025, CITY’s Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for on-call project support services for CITY’s CIP.
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, the CONSULTANT submitted a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) in response to the RFQ, consistent with the requirements of the RFQ.
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an engineering and planning firm and, based on evaluation of the CONSULTANT’s SOQ and interview, that the CONSULTANT is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to engage the CONSULTANT to provide on-call CIP project support services for the CITY, and the CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services set forth here in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
The CONSULTANT represents that all services shall be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT .
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall not become effective and binding until fully executed by both the CITY and CONSULTANT. The duration of this Agreement is from October 20, 2026 through October 19, 2029. This Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement upon the same terms and conditions for an additional one (1) year term. The Parties may exercise up to two (2) one-year extensions. Any extension of this Agreement must be approved in writing by the City Council.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”.
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The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services described in Exhibit “A”.
Task order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables, and a “notto-exceed” cost estimate. The Project Coordinator will issue a Notice to Proceed upon approval of each individual task order. After issuance of a Notice to Proceed for each individual task order, the CONSULTANT will only receive compensation for actual work performed, on a time-andmaterials basis, consistent with the detailed scope of work, and within the limits of the “not-toexceed” cost estimate.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the CITY.
The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONSULTANT, from time to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction or increase in the compensation associated with said change in services.
4. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Public Works / City Engineer, hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. Ross Duenas thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT .
5. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the
CONSULTANT shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and also materials, if any. The total cost for all work described in Exhibit “A” shall not exceed $900,000. The compensation for the CONSULTANT’s work shall not exceed the rates set forth in Exhibit “B”. The CITY will not accept CONSULTANT “mark-ups” for services provided by SUBCONSULTANTS. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit “A”, as determined by the CITY.
The CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred, and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY, and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested.
6. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK. The CITY shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the services performed and the manner of performance, the acceptable completion of this Agreement, and the amount of compensation due.
In the event the CONSULTANT and the CITY cannot agree to the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance, and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT in this Agreement, the CITY or the CONSULTANT shall give to the other written notice. Within ten (10) business days, the CONSULTANT and the CITY shall each prepare a report supporting their position and file it with the other party. The CITY shall, with reasonable diligence, determine the
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quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance, and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT.
7. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this project, whether paper or electronic, shall: (1) be free from defects; (2) become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this project; and (3) shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement.
Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY, and CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any copyright in, and the right to reproduce, all written material, drawings, plans, specifications, or other work prepared under this Agreement, except upon the CITY’s prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request of the CITY, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer.
The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY may use, reuse, alter, reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium, or method utilize the CONSULTANT’s written work product for the CITY’s purposes, and the CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works.
Any modification or reuse by the CITY of documents, drawings, or specifications prepared by the CONSULTANT shall relieve the CONSULTANT from liability under Section 15, but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CITY, or for any liability to the CITY should the documents be used by the CITY for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of Services of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR . Both parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers with one another. Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT’s employees are employees of the CITY, and are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY’s employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers’ compensation insurance.
This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT’s employees. CONSULTANT acknowledges that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement, nor any interest herein, may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY.
Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees, or SUBCONSULTANTS, as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONSULTANT with its SUBCONSULTANT(S) shall require the SUBCONSULTANT(S) to adhere to the applicable terms of this Agreement.
9. CONTROL. Neither the CITY, nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT, or the CONSULTANT’s agents,
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servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY. The CONSULTANT and its agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent from the CITY and CONSULTANT’s obligations to the CITY are solely prescribed by this Agreement.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONSULTANT and each of its SUBCONSULTANT(S), shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. CONSULTANT must promptly produce a copy of any such license, permit, or approval to CITY upon request. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the CONSULTANT to practice its profession.
12. STANDARD OF CARE.
A. The CONSULTANT, in performing any services under this Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the CONSULTANT’s trade or profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONSULTANT shall take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONSULTANT’s employees and members of the public from risk of harm arising out of the nature of the work and/or the conditions of the work site.
B. Unless disclosed in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it is not now, nor has it for the five (5) years preceding, been debarred by a governmental agency or involved in debarment, arbitration, or litigation proceedings concerning the CONSULTANT’s professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating thereto.
C. The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying any unique products, treatments, processes, or materials whose availability is critical to the success of the project the CONSULTANT has been retained to perform, within the time requirements of the CITY, or, when no time is specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONSULTANT has notified the CITY otherwise, the CONSULTANT warrants that all products, materials, processes, or treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CITY are reasonably commercially available. Any failure by the CONSULTANT to use due diligence under this sub-section will render the CONSULTANT liable to the CITY for any increased costs that result from the CITY’s later inability to obtain the specified items or any reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time.
13. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. The CONSULTANT agrees to comply with the CITY’s Drug-Free Workplace requirements. Every person awarded a contract by the CITY for the provision of services shall certify to the CITY that it will provide a drug-free workplace. Any
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subcontract entered into by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall contain this provision.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONSULTANT will take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 15, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONSULTANT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONSULTANT without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONSULTANT by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.
The CONSULTANT shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions, or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm, or corporation.
CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.
16. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. To the maximum extent provided by law, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature, including workers’ compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT ’s performance or other obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its agents, officers, employees, or volunteers. CITY will cooperate reasonably in the defense of any action, and CONSULTANT shall employ competent counsel, reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney.
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The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement.
17. EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS AND INDEMNIFICATION.
17.1 PERS Eligibility Indemnification. If CONSULTANT ’s employee(s) providing services under this Agreement claims, or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS of the CITY, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY.
CONSULTANT’s employees providing service under this Agreement shall not: (1) qualify for any compensation and benefit under PERS; (2) be entitled to any benefits under PERS; (3) enroll in PERS as an employee of CITY; (4) receive any employer contributions paid by CITY for PERS benefits; or (5) be entitled to any other PERS-related benefit that would accrue to a CITY employee. CONSULTANT ’s employees hereby waive any claims to benefits or compensation described in this Section 17. This Section 17 applies to CONSULTANT notwithstanding any other agency, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary.
17.2 Limitation of CITY Liability. The payment made to CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled for performance of any work under this Agreement. Neither CONSULTANT nor CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled to any salary or wages, or retirement, health, leave, or other fringe benefits applicable to CITY employees. The CITY will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of CONSULTANT. The CITY shall not be required to pay any workers’ compensation insurance on behalf of CONSULTANT .
17.3 Indemnification for Employee Payments. CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY for any obligation, claim, suit, or demand for tax, retirement contribution including any contribution to PERS, social security, salary or wages, overtime payment, or workers’ compensation payment which the CITY may be required to make on behalf of (1) CONSULTANT, (2) any employee of CONSULTANT, or (3) any employee of CONSULTANT construed to be an employee of the CITY, for work performed under this Agreement. This is a continuing obligation that survives the termination of this Agreement.
18. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code, and all amendments thereto; and all similar state or federal acts or laws applicable; and shall indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs presented, brought, or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said
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acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement.
19. INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, the following insurance policies:
A. If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Automobile Insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of either $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, or $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operations, work, or performance under this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit must apply solely to this “project” or “location”. The “project” or “location” should be noted with specificity on an endorsement that shall be incorporated into the policy.
D. Workers’ Compensation Insurance in an amount sufficient to meet statutory requirements covering all of CONSULTANT’s employees and employers’ liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY. Said endorsement shall be provided prior to commencement of work under this Agreement.
If CONSULTANT has no employees subject to the California Workers’ Compensation and Labor laws, CONSULTANT shall execute a Declaration to that effect. Said Declaration shall be provided to CONSULTANT by CITY.
E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY’s Risk Manager, at the address listed in subsection G below, of cancellation or material change.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a “claims made” rather than “occurrence” form, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three (3) years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. In addition, the “retro” date must be on or before the date of this Agreement.
G. The Certificate Holder for all policies of insurance required by this Section shall be:
City of National City
c/o Risk Manager
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
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H. Insurance shall be written with only insurers authorized to conduct business in California that hold a current policy holder’s alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A:VII according to the current Best’s Key Rating Guide, or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by nonadmitted “surplus lines” carriers, they must be included on the most recent List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (“LASLI”) and otherwise meet rating requirements.
I. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all insurance policies required by this Section 19 in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, the CITY may treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self-insured retentions in excess of ten-thousand dollars ($10,000) must be disclosed to and approved by the CITY. CITY reserves the right to modify the insurance requirements of this Section 19, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
K. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage or higher limits (or both) than the minimum limits shown above, the CITY shall be entitled to the broader coverage or higher limits (or both) maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
20. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out-of-court settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including attorneys’ fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is stipulated that attorney’s fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award. Attorney’s fees to the prevailing party if other than the CITY shall, in addition, be limited to the amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the CITY in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the prevailing party.
21. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY.
Termination without cause shall be effective only upon sixty (60) day’s written notice to the CONSULTANT . During said sixty (60) day period the CONSULTANT shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement.
B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONSULTANT in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY.
C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONSULTANT as provided for herein.
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D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused the CITY by the CONSULTANT ’s breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said written material shall vest in the CITY all rights set forth in Section 7.
E. The CITY further reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONSULTANT; (2) a reorganization of the CONSULTANT for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business reorganization, change in business name, or change in business status of the CONSULTANT.
22. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified, or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To CITY: Martha Juarez
Acting Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
To CONSULTANT:
Ross Duenas
Treasurer
Chen Ryan Associates, Inc.
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request, or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by
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cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
23. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT
OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONSULTANT also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process, or material for the project in which the CONSULTANT has a material financial interest, either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CITY of that fact. The CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the CITY in which the CONSULTANT has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONSULTANT represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests that would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CITY.
If checked, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code.
Specifically, the CONSULTANT shall file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms which the CONSULTANT shall obtain from the City Clerk.
The CONSULTANT shall be strictly liable to the CITY for all damages, costs, or expenses the CITY may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Section 23 by the CONSULTANT.
24. PREVAILING WAGES. State prevailing wage rates may apply to work performed under this Agreement. State prevailing wage rates apply to all public works contracts as set forth in California Labor Code, including but not limited to, Sections 1720, 1720.2, 1720.3, 1720.4, and 1771. CONSULTANT is solely responsible to determine if state prevailing wage rates apply and, if applicable, pay such rates in accordance with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
25. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal, state, or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or federal, state, or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
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E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. To the extent any exhibits, schedules, or provisions thereof conflict or are inconsistent with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
F. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
G. Assignment & Assumption of Rights. CONSULTANT shall not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any other party without first obtaining the written consent of CITY.
H. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof.
I. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any legal action arising under this Agreement shall be in either state or federal court in the County of San Diego, State of California.
J. Audit. If this Agreement exceeds ten-thousand dollars ($10,000), the parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7.
K. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations, and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent, or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby.
L. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
M. Subcontractors or Subconsultants. The CITY is engaging the services of the CONSULTANT identified in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of the work, unless such subcontracting was part of the original proposal or is allowed by the CITY in writing. In the event any portion of the work under this Agreement is subcontracted, the subconsultant(s) shall be required to comply with and agree to, for the benefit of and in favor of the CITY, both the insurance provisions in Section 19 and the indemnification and hold harmless provision of Section 16 of this Agreement.
N. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation, and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) each party and such party’s counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year written below.
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By: ____________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
Date: ___________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ____________________________
Heidi Skinner
City Attorney
Date: ___________
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
(Corporation – signatures of two corporate officers required) (Partnership or Sole proprietorship – one signature)
By: ______________________________
Ross Duenas
President
Date: ___________
CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
Phone: 619-336-4380
Contact: Martha Juarez
Title: Acting Director of PW/City
Engineer
Dept.: Engineering & Public Works
Email: [email protected]
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 850-322-8034
Contact: Ross Duenas
Title: Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
Taxpayer I.D. No.:
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ON-CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) 2 CRA P#2025.142
1. COVER LETTER
Attention: Stephen Manganiello, T.E.
Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of National City
1243 Main Street
National City, CA 91950
September 17, 2025
Dear Stephen Manganiello and Members of the Evaluation Panel:
Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., dba CR Associates (CRA), is excited for the opportunity to submit this Statement of Qualifications for us to continue providing On-Call Project Support Services to the City of National City. Since our founding in 2011, CRA has partnered with the City on a wide range of initiatives, from planning efforts such as the 24th St Transit Oriented Development Overlay, and the City’s SSARP Safety Analysis, to design projects including Sweetwater Road Bikeway, Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5, the 24th Street Transit Center Connections, and Highland Avenue to name a few. We are proud of our work with the City, and how we’ve been able to assist in securing grant funding for multiple efforts that have now been constructed, are in the design process, or will become future projects to continue the City’s conversion to one of the region’s best multi-modal communities.
The years of working together with your staff has given us an understanding of the City’s wants and changing needs. Through the last 14 years, our team has been part of the City’ successful construction of a large portion of the bicycle master plan; the revitalization of the downtown area with wider sidewalks, curb extensions, and decorative fixtures; and the improvements in multi-modal connections between the City’s parks, places of works, and important destinations. We also have worked with you through the implementation of Districts in 2021, the push for mobility options outside of active transportation, and the City’s support for development. Because of this we have put together a team of multi-disciplined professionals that can provide the services as we have in the past, and expand them to what the City needs for the future.
I, Roberto Ruiz-Salas, P.E., will serve as your Contract Manager and primary point of contact. Over the past ten years, I have supported National City in multiple capacities, and I look forward to continuing that service for the next ten years and beyond. I consider our team’s relationship with the City as an extension of staff, and pride ourselves in being able to be flexible, responsive, and provide high-quality services for the different tasks that your team requires.
RFQ – On-Call Project Support Services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 • San Diego, CA 92103 • www.cramobility.com
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ON-CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) 3 CRA P#2025.164 1. Cover Letter
We have assembled a team of in-house experts and
subconsultants that can support the City, but not limited to, the following disciplines from the RFQ:
✅ Civil engineering
✅ Traffic engineering
✅ Traffic Signal Communications
Infrastructure and Systems Integration
✅ Traffic Data Collection
✅ Transportation planning
✅ ADA compliance and Universal Design
✅ GIS
✅ Utility Design and Coordination
✅ Storm Water Design
✅ Graphic Design / Web Design
✅ Planning and Design
✅ Community Outreach
✅ Engineering and Project Management
✅ Grants Management
✅ Capital Needs Assessments and Asset
Management
We acknowledge receipt of addendums 1, 2 and 3.
We have no exceptions to the RFQ
Our firm’s mission is “Innovative Mobility
Solutions for Our Changing World.” I am
excited about the future of National City and the
opportunity to continue implementing innovative
solutions that support growth and improve quality
of life for residents. We value our partnership
with the City and look forward to building on the
progress we’ve made together. Thank you for your
consideration. Please feel free to contact me at
(619) 307-5593 or [email protected]
with any questions.
Sincerely,
CR ASSOCIATES
Roberto Ruiz-Salas, PE Monique Chen, TE
Contract Manager Principla-in-Charge
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Cover Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Executive Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Familiarity with Local Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. Experience and Technical Competence. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Grants Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7. Financial Management and Accounting Systems. . . 47
3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 • San Diego, CA 92103 • www.cramobility.com
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ON-CALL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIONAL CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) For over the past fourteen years, CR Associates has been partnered with the City of National City providing a variety of services including transportation planning and design, grant writing, and public outreach. As you’ve experienced, our approach to On-Call Services contracts comes from years of working with public works agencies, understanding the needs and limitations of our clients, and being able to provide high-quality services while being flexible to tackle the simultaneous tasks in hand. We understand the uniqueness of National City:
the multi-cultural residents; the importance of both active transportation implementation but at the same time reducing the impact on people driving or using public transportation; the necessity of grant funding to continue developing the City; as well as the benefits of having great relationships with stakeholders such as: Caltrans, MTS, SDG&E and utility companies, school districts, and other City’s departments to get projects completed.
Through this SOQ we will present our in-house team, as well as our subconsultants, who we have hand-picked to be able to serve the City in the multiple disciplines as presented in the cover letter. Our team specializes in creating innovative solutions to help the City continue the development of a dynamic multimodal transportation system throughout the City; we are experts in complete street design, civil and traffic engineering, transit development, safe routes to school, active transportation planning and design, land use modifications, traffic operations and simulations, and ADA accessibility to name a few disciplines. Our experience across Southern California and the country, allows us to bring fresh solutions to a wide range of municipal projects, supported by strong technical expertise as well as years of proven implementation. 4 CRA P#2025.142
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Why Select the
CR Associates Team?
Roberto Ruiz-Salas,
has been working
closely with the City
for the last 10 years,
working on 35% of
the projects listed on
your National City
Projects.com website.
Roberto is available,
reliable, accountable
and understands how
to deliver projects for
the City.
CRA has over 65
engineers and
planners that
specialize in municipal
projects in Southern
California. We
complement our
expertise with a group
of proven specialty
subconsultants who
have collaborated
with us on numerous
projects.
CRA can continue to
serve as an extension
of your staff, as
we have done for
you in the past.
We understand the
local, technical, and
political challenges
that impact your
constituents.
We have successfully
helped the City
acquire and manage
millions of dollars in
transportation grant
funding, and we look
forward to continuing
this partnership
with you.
A CONTRACT MANAGER
THAT KNOWS YOU
A TEAM OF LOCAL
EXPERTS
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE,
AND RELATIONSHIPS
EXPERIENCED GRANT
WRITERS
On-Call Project Support Services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) CR Associates Schedule of Fees
Job Classification Hourly Rate
Principal II $366.95
Principal I $324.61
Associate II $296.38
Associate I $268.16
Senior Professional II $239.93
Senior Professional I $211.70
Professional II $183.48
Professional I $155.25
Engineer I $127.02
Project Controls $155.25
Intern $84.68
Note: The billing rates listed above are effective 10/1/2026 through 09/30/2027 and escalate 3.00% annually (each October 1) thereafter, per the Exhibit 10-H2 Cost Proposal, through the life of the contract.
EXHIBIT B
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AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION
CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, a California limited liability company (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide on-call project support services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”).
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2025, CITY’s Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for on-call project support services for CITY’s CIP.
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, the CONSULTANT submitted a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) in response to the RFQ, consistent with the requirements of the RFQ.
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an engineering and construction management firm and, based on evaluation of the CONSULTANT’s SOQ and interview, that the CONSULTANT is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to engage the CONSULTANT to provide on-call CIP project support services for the CITY, and the CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services set forth here in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
The CONSULTANT represents that all services shall be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT .
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall not become effective and binding until fully executed by both the CITY and CONSULTANT. The duration of this Agreement is from October 20, 2026 through October 19, 2029. This Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement upon the same terms and conditions for an additional one (1) year term. The Parties may exercise up to two (2) one-year extensions. Any extension of this Agreement must be approved in writing by the City Council.
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3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”.
The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services described in Exhibit “A”.
Task order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables, and a “notto-exceed” cost estimate. The Project Coordinator will issue a Notice to Proceed upon approval of each individual task order. After issuance of a Notice to Proceed for each individual task order, the CONSULTANT will only receive compensation for actual work performed, on a time-andmaterials basis, consistent with the detailed scope of work, and within the limits of the “not-toexceed” cost estimate.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the CITY.
The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONSULTANT, from time to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction or increase in the compensation associated with said change in services.
4. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Public Works / City Engineer, hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. Sean Gill thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT .
5. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the
CONSULTANT shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and also materials, if any. The total cost for all work described in Exhibit “A” shall not exceed $900,000. The compensation for the CONSULTANT’s work shall not exceed the rates set forth in Exhibit “B”. The CITY will not accept CONSULTANT “mark-ups” for services provided by SUBCONSULTANTS. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit “A”, as determined by the CITY.
The CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred, and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY, and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested.
6. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK. The CITY shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the services performed and the manner of performance, the acceptable completion of this Agreement, and the amount of compensation due.
In the event the CONSULTANT and the CITY cannot agree to the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance, and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT in this Agreement, the CITY or the CONSULTANT shall give to the other written notice. Within ten
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(10) business days, the CONSULTANT and the CITY shall each prepare a report supporting their position and file it with the other party. The CITY shall, with reasonable diligence, determine the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance, and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT.
7. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this project, whether paper or electronic, shall: (1) be free from defects; (2) become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this project; and (3) shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement.
Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY, and CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any copyright in, and the right to reproduce, all written material, drawings, plans, specifications, or other work prepared under this Agreement, except upon the CITY’s prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request of the CITY, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer.
The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY may use, reuse, alter, reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium, or method utilize the CONSULTANT’s written work product for the CITY’s purposes, and the CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works.
Any modification or reuse by the CITY of documents, drawings, or specifications prepared by the CONSULTANT shall relieve the CONSULTANT from liability under Section 15, but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CITY, or for any liability to the CITY should the documents be used by the CITY for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of Services of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR . Both parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers with one another. Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT’s employees are employees of the CITY, and are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY’s employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers’ compensation insurance.
This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT’s employees. CONSULTANT acknowledges that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement, nor any interest herein, may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY.
Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees, or SUBCONSULTANTS, as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONSULTANT with its SUBCONSULTANT(S) shall require the SUBCONSULTANT(S) to adhere to the applicable terms of this Agreement.
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9. CONTROL. Neither the CITY, nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT, or the CONSULTANT’s agents, servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY. The CONSULTANT and its agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent from the CITY and CONSULTANT’s obligations to the CITY are solely prescribed by this Agreement.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONSULTANT and each of its SUBCONSULTANT(S), shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. CONSULTANT must promptly produce a copy of any such license, permit, or approval to CITY upon request. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the CONSULTANT to practice its profession.
12. STANDARD OF CARE.
A. The CONSULTANT, in performing any services under this Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the CONSULTANT’strade or profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONSULTANT shall take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONSULTANT’s employees and members of the public from risk of harm arising out of the nature of the work and/or the conditions of the work site.
B. Unless disclosed in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it is not now, nor has it for the five (5) years preceding, been debarred by a governmental agency or involved in debarment, arbitration, or litigation proceedings concerning the CONSULTANT’s professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating thereto.
C. The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying any unique products, treatments, processes, or materials whose availability is critical to the success of the project the CONSULTANT has been retained to perform, within the time requirements of the CITY, or, when no time is specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONSULTANT has notified the CITY otherwise, the CONSULTANT warrants that all products, materials, processes, or treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CITY are reasonably commercially available. Any failure by the CONSULTANT to use due diligence under this sub-section will render the CONSULTANT liable to the CITY for any increased costs that result from the CITY’s later inability to obtain the specified items or any reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time.
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13. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. The CONSULTANT agrees to comply with the CITY’s Drug-Free Workplace requirements. Every person awarded a contract by the CITY for the provision of services shall certify to the CITY that it will provide a drug-free workplace. Any subcontract entered into by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall contain this provision.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONSULTANT will take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 15, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONSULTANT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONSULTANT without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONSULTANT by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.
The CONSULTANT shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions, or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm, or corporation.
CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.
16. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. To the maximum extent provided by law, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature, including workers’ compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT ’s performance or other obligations under this Agreement;
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provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its agents, officers, employees, or volunteers. CITY will cooperate reasonably in the defense of any action, and CONSULTANT shall employ competent counsel, reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney.
The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement.
17. EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS AND INDEMNIFICATION.
17.1 PERS Eligibility Indemnification. If CONSULTANT ’s employee(s) providing services under this Agreement claims, or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS of the CITY, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY.
CONSULTANT’s employees providing service under this Agreement shall not: (1) qualify for any compensation and benefit under PERS; (2) be entitled to any benefits under PERS; (3) enroll in PERS as an employee of CITY; (4) receive any employer contributions paid by CITY for PERS benefits; or (5) be entitled to any other PERS-related benefit that would accrue to a CITY employee. CONSULTANT ’s employees hereby waive any claims to benefits or compensation described in this Section 17. This Section 17 applies to CONSULTANT notwithstanding any other agency, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary.
17.2 Limitation of CITY Liability. The payment made to CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled for performance of any work under this Agreement. Neither CONSULTANT nor CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled to any salary or wages, or retirement, health, leave, or other fringe benefits applicable to CITY employees. The CITY will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of CONSULTANT. The CITY shall not be required to pay any workers’ compensation insurance on behalf of CONSULTANT .
17.3 Indemnification for Employee Payments. CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY for any obligation, claim, suit, or demand for tax, retirement contribution including any contribution to PERS, social security, salary or wages, overtime payment, or workers’ compensation payment which the CITY may be required to make on behalf of (1) CONSULTANT, (2) any employee of CONSULTANT, or (3) any employee of CONSULTANT construed to be an employee of the CITY, for work performed under this Agreement. This is a continuing obligation that survives the termination of this Agreement.
18. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code, and all amendments thereto; and all similar state or federal acts or laws applicable; and shall indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims,
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demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs presented, brought, or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement.
19. INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, the following insurance policies:
A. If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Automobile Insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of either $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, or $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operations, work, or performance under this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit must apply solely to this “project” or “location”. The “project” or “location” should be noted with specificity on an endorsement that shall be incorporated into the policy.
D. Workers’ Compensation Insurance in an amount sufficient to meet statutory requirements covering all of CONSULTANT’s employees and employers’ liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY. Said endorsement shall be provided prior to commencement of work under this Agreement.
If CONSULTANT has no employees subject to the California Workers’ Compensation and Labor laws, CONSULTANT shall execute a Declaration to that effect. Said Declaration shall be provided to CONSULTANT by CITY.
E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY’s Risk Manager, at the address listed in subsection G below, of cancellation or material change.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a “claims made” rather than “occurrence” form, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three (3) years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. In addition, the “retro” date must be on or before the date of this Agreement.
G. The Certificate Holder for all policies of insurance required by this Section shall be:
City of National City
c/o Risk Manager
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H. Insurance shall be written with only insurers authorized to conduct business in California that hold a current policy holder’s alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A:VII according to the current Best’s Key Rating Guide, or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by nonadmitted “surplus lines” carriers, they must be included on the most recent List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (“LASLI”) and otherwise meet rating requirements.
I. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all insurance policies required by this Section 19 in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, the CITY may treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self-insured retentions in excess of ten-thousand dollars ($10,000) must be disclosed to and approved by the CITY. CITY reserves the right to modify the insurance requirements of this Section 19, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
K. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage or higher limits (or both) than the minimum limits shown above, the CITY shall be entitled to the broader coverage or higher limits (or both) maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
20. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out-of-court settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including attorneys’ fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is stipulated that attorney’s fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award. Attorney’s fees to the prevailing party if other than the CITY shall, in addition, be limited to the amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the CITY in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the prevailing party.
21. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY.
Termination without cause shall be effective only upon sixty (60) day’s written notice to the CONSULTANT . During said sixty (60) day period the CONSULTANT shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement.
B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONSULTANT in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY.
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C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONSULTANT as provided for herein.
D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused the CITY by the CONSULTANT ’s breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said written material shall vest in the CITY all rights set forth in Section 7.
E. The CITY further reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONSULTANT; (2) a reorganization of the CONSULTANT for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business reorganization, change in business name, or change in business status of the CONSULTANT.
22. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified, or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To CITY: Martha Juarez
Acting Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
To CONSULTANT:
Sean Gill
Senior Project Manager
Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC
PO Box 6211
Norco, CA 92860
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Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request, or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
23. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT
OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONSULTANT also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process, or material for the project in which the CONSULTANT has a material financial interest, either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CITY of that fact. The CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the CITY in which the CONSULTANT has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONSULTANT represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests that would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CITY.
If checked, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code.
Specifically, the CONSULTANT shall file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms which the CONSULTANT shall obtain from the City Clerk.
The CONSULTANT shall be strictly liable to the CITY for all damages, costs, or expenses the CITY may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Section 23 by the CONSULTANT.
24. PREVAILING WAGES. State prevailing wage rates may apply to work performed under this Agreement. State prevailing wage rates apply to all public works contracts as set forth in California Labor Code, including but not limited to, Sections 1720, 1720.2, 1720.3, 1720.4, and 1771. CONSULTANT is solely responsible to determine if state prevailing wage rates apply and, if applicable, pay such rates in accordance with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
25. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal, state, or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or federal, state, or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
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D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. To the extent any exhibits, schedules, or provisions thereof conflict or are inconsistent with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
F. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
G. Assignment & Assumption of Rights. CONSULTANT shall not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any other party without first obtaining the written consent of CITY.
H. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof.
I. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any legal action arising under this Agreement shall be in either state or federal court in the County of San Diego, State of California.
J. Audit. If this Agreement exceeds ten-thousand dollars ($10,000), the parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7.
K. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations, and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent, or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby.
L. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
M. Subcontractors or Subconsultants. The CITY is engaging the services of the CONSULTANT identified in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of the work, unless such subcontracting was part of the original proposal or is allowed by the CITY in writing. In the event any portion of the work under this Agreement is subcontracted, the subconsultant(s) shall be required to comply with and agree to, for the benefit of and in favor of the CITY, both the insurance provisions in Section 19 and the indemnification and hold harmless provision of Section 16 of this Agreement.
N. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation, and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) each party and such party’s counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting
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party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year written below.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By: ____________________________
Ron Morrison, Mayor
Date: ___________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ____________________________
Heidi Skinner
City Attorney
Date: ___________
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION
CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
(Corporation – signatures of two corporate officers required) (Partnership or Sole proprietorship – one signature)
By: ______________________________
Sean Gill
Senior Project Manager
Date: ___________
CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
Phone: 619-336-4380
Contact: Martha Juarez
Title: Acting Director of PW/City
Engineer
Dept.: Engineering & Public Works
Email: [email protected]
INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION
CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
PO Box 6211
Norco, CA 92860
Phone: 951-532-6483
Contact: Sean Gill
Title: Senior Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Taxpayer I.D. No.:
City of National City - Request for Qualifications On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services
ICCS, LLC
Cover Letter
September 15, 2025
Mr. Stephen Manganiello
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of National City
Engineering & Public Works Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Subject: 2025 On-Call Project Support Service for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Dear Mr. Manganiello,
Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC (ICCS) specializes in supporting Government agencies on Public Works construction projects. These projects are typically under the scrutiny of the public eye, have potential for political implications and require attention to budgetary and scheduling details. When projects are delayed, the impact can cost public agencies and taxpayers thousands of dollars. ICCS takes pride in providing municipal agencies with construction managers and inspectors who thoroughly understand the entire capital improvement process from design, budget, and preparation of bid specifications to construction, scheduling, final inspections and closeout. ICCS prides itself in providing a high level of service on Public Works projects. ICCS holds DBE, MBE and SBE Certifications.
Founded in 2009 and incorporated in 2016, ICCS provides leadership, enthusiasm, knowledge and support to Public Agencies, including my past 35 years of experience in the industry. For the past 12 years, we have been proud to have provided Construction Management, Inspection and Labor Compliance as we have partnered with National City on numerous projects.
At ICCS we constantly monitor and explore industry technology and needs, seek ways to expand our level of customer service and support, and continue to seek new methods available to provide improved projects and cost saving measures to National City. Most recently, the addition of a drone allows us to do an aerial survey of hard-to-reach locations, photo document work progress and evaluate items such as utility wire heights or overhead restrictions.
Our experienced team has had the privilege to work personally with the City of National City over the past twelve years, providing Construction Management, Inspection and Labor Compliance reviews on numerous projects. Mosty currently The Eastside I-805, El Toyon Park, FY 24/25 ADA and Pavement Rehab. and the Central Community Mobility Enhancement projects.
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Our knowledge of the inner workings, expectations and needs of the city has continued to allow us to offer support to new staff through organizational transitions within the city. With the understanding of the project types, city structure, staff, and relationships previously formed, ICCS continues to have the ability to assist National City on current and future projects with little or no downtime for transition, as well as provide a quicker response to challenges that may arise. This integration supports National City’s staff with their everyday duties by providing confidence in knowing that projects are being managed with the highest level of care and commitment. I am also well aware of National City’s policies and procedures, including the high standards set for quality control, quality assurance and accountability. The experience gained working with National City continues to help identify needs and opportunities, allowing ICCS to come together with National City and work successfully on projects.
National City would continue to receive my direct attention and oversight for all of your needs. I enjoy working with the staff at National City and I know our skills and experience complement the projects and tasks planned in the City’s current CIP program. In addition, ICCS is also growing our staff in an effort to offer more services to National City. With the addition of our Building Official, we are also in the process of developing additional staff to better help ICCS support National City on future tasks. I look forward to continued success and representing National City with the most efficient and effective services available.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 951-532-6483 or send me an email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Sean Gill
Innovative Construction Consulting Services, LLC
P.O. Box 6211
Norco CA 92860
Phone (951) 532-6483 ` iccsinc.net
SCHEDULE OF RATES & FEES
Professional Services
Name/Job Title/Classification Hourly Rates Overtime (1.5x) Overtime (2x) Sean Gill -Sr. Construction Manager $235.70
Parker Gill - Asst. Construction Manager $171.42
David Goan - Construction Inspector 2 $196.31 $294.47 $392.62 Construction Inspector 1 $192.03 $288.05 $384.06
Construction Manager $203.56 - 214.27 $305.34 - $321.41 $407.12 - $428.54 Asst. Construction Manager $171.42 - $182.13 $257.13 - $273.20 $342.84 - $364.26 Labor Compliance Officer 1 $85.71 - $96.42 $128.57 - $144.63 $171.42 - $192.84 Labor Compliance Officer 2 $96.42 - $117.85 $144.63 - $176.78 $192.84 - $235.70 Specialty Inspector $246.41 - $257.12 $369.62 - $385.68 $492.82 - $514.24 Admin. Asst. $85.71 - $96.42 $128.57 - $144.63 $171.42 - $192.84 Note: The billing rates above remain effective through 12/31/2026 and will increase by 3.00% each January 1 thereafter, in accordance with the Exhibit 10-H2 Cost Proposal, for the duration of the contract.
Rates listed above include labor, incidental reports, calculations, and transportation required to provide project services proposed. Field personnel include all equipment and materials required to perform project duties standard in the industry. All photo copies, plan copies, paint and misc. supplies will be billed at cost.
Inspector rates above effective through February 2027 and do not include DIR rate increase past that time. New rates will be established based on the DIR Published rated at that time.
ICCS reserves the right to increase rates once per year after January 1, 2027 to the % change of the Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles County plus a minimum of 3% per year thereafter.
If any additional services are required, please request the classification and a rate can be calculated for those services.
Construction & Project Management | Inspection | Claim Processing/Analysis | CPM Scheduling | Time Impact Analysis | Labor Compliance | Constructability Reviews
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AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
ARDURRA GROUP, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and ARDURRA GROUP, INC., a Florida corporation (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to provide on-call project support services for National City’s Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”).
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2025, CITY’s Engineering & Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for on-call project support services for CITY’s CIP.
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, the CONSULTANT submitted a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) in response to the RFQ, consistent with the requirements of the RFQ.
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the CONSULTANT is an engineering and planning firm and, based on evaluation of the CONSULTANT’s SOQ and interview, that the CONSULTANT is qualified by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to engage the CONSULTANT to provide on-call CIP project support services for the CITY, and the CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services set forth here in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
The CONSULTANT represents that all services shall be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT .
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall not become effective and binding until fully executed by both the CITY and CONSULTANT. The duration of this Agreement is from October 20, 2026 through October 19, 2029. This Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement upon the same terms and conditions for an additional one (1) year term. The Parties may exercise up to two (2) one-year extensions. Any extension of this Agreement must be approved in writing by the City Council.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”.
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The CONSULTANT will be expected to submit proposals for individual task orders in a timely manner, consistent with the general scope of services described in Exhibit “A”.
Task order proposals shall include a detailed scope of work, schedule of deliverables, and a “notto-exceed” cost estimate. The Project Coordinator will issue a Notice to Proceed upon approval of each individual task order. After issuance of a Notice to Proceed for each individual task order, the CONSULTANT will only receive compensation for actual work performed, on a time-andmaterials basis, consistent with the detailed scope of work, and within the limits of the “not-toexceed” cost estimate.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by the CITY.
The CITY may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONSULTANT, from time to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction or increase in the compensation associated with said change in services.
4. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. Martha Juarez, Acting Director of Public Works / City Engineer, hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. Carmen Kasner thereby is designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT .
5. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the
CONSULTANT shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and also materials, if any. The total cost for all work described in Exhibit “A” shall not exceed $2,000,000. The compensation for the CONSULTANT’s work shall not exceed the rates set forth in Exhibit “B”. The CITY will not accept CONSULTANT “mark-ups” for services provided by SUBCONSULTANTS. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit “A”, as determined by the CITY.
The CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred, and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, for inspection by the CITY, and for furnishing of copies to the CITY, if requested.
6. ACCEPTABILITY OF WORK. The CITY shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the services performed and the manner of performance, the acceptable completion of this Agreement, and the amount of compensation due.
In the event the CONSULTANT and the CITY cannot agree to the quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance, and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT in this Agreement, the CITY or the CONSULTANT shall give to the other written notice. Within ten (10) business days, the CONSULTANT and the CITY shall each prepare a report supporting their position and file it with the other party. The CITY shall, with reasonable diligence, determine the
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quality or acceptability of the work, the manner of performance, and/or the compensation payable to the CONSULTANT.
7. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this project, whether paper or electronic, shall: (1) be free from defects; (2) become the property of the CITY for use with respect to this project; and (3) shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated by this Agreement.
Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY, and CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any copyright in, and the right to reproduce, all written material, drawings, plans, specifications, or other work prepared under this Agreement, except upon the CITY’s prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request of the CITY, execute any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer.
The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY may use, reuse, alter, reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium, or method utilize the CONSULTANT’s written work product for the CITY’s purposes, and the CONSULTANT expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections 980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works.
Any modification or reuse by the CITY of documents, drawings, or specifications prepared by the CONSULTANT shall relieve the CONSULTANT from liability under Section 15, but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse by the CITY, or for any liability to the CITY should the documents be used by the CITY for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of Services of this project, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR . Both parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint venturers with one another. Neither the CONSULTANT nor the CONSULTANT’s employees are employees of the CITY, and are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY’s employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers’ compensation insurance.
This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT’s employees. CONSULTANT acknowledges that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement, nor any interest herein, may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY.
Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees, or SUBCONSULTANTS, as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONSULTANT with its SUBCONSULTANT(S) shall require the SUBCONSULTANT(S) to adhere to the applicable terms of this Agreement.
9. CONTROL. Neither the CITY, nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT, or the CONSULTANT’s agents,
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servants, or employees are not in any manner agents, servants, or employees of the CITY. The CONSULTANT and its agents, servants, and employees are wholly independent from the CITY and CONSULTANT’s obligations to the CITY are solely prescribed by this Agreement.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONSULTANT and each of its SUBCONSULTANT(S), shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. CONSULTANT must promptly produce a copy of any such license, permit, or approval to CITY upon request. The CONSULTANT represents and covenants that the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for the CONSULTANT to practice its profession.
12. STANDARD OF CARE.
A. The CONSULTANT, in performing any services under this Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the CONSULTANT’strade or profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONSULTANT shall take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONSULTANT’s employees and members of the public from risk of harm arising out of the nature of the work and/or the conditions of the work site.
B. Unless disclosed in writing prior to the date of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it is not now, nor has it for the five (5) years preceding, been debarred by a governmental agency or involved in debarment, arbitration, or litigation proceedings concerning the CONSULTANT’s professional performance or the furnishing of materials or services relating thereto.
C. The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying any unique products, treatments, processes, or materials whose availability is critical to the success of the project the CONSULTANT has been retained to perform, within the time requirements of the CITY, or, when no time is specified, then within a commercially reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONSULTANT has notified the CITY otherwise, the CONSULTANT warrants that all products, materials, processes, or treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CITY are reasonably commercially available. Any failure by the CONSULTANT to use due diligence under this sub-section will render the CONSULTANT liable to the CITY for any increased costs that result from the CITY’s later inability to obtain the specified items or any reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time.
13. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. The CONSULTANT agrees to comply with the CITY’s Drug-Free Workplace requirements. Every person awarded a contract by the CITY for the provision of services shall certify to the CITY that it will provide a drug-free workplace. Any
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subcontract entered into by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall contain this provision.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONSULTANT will take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CITY may from time to time communicate to the CONSULTANT certain confidential information to enable the CONSULTANT to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The CONSULTANT shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing obligation of this Section 15, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that (i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no fault of the CONSULTANT, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONSULTANT without any obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the CONSULTANT by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.
The CONSULTANT shall not disclose any reports, recommendations, conclusions, or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In its performance hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm, or corporation.
CONSULTANT shall be liable to CITY for any damages caused by breach of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.
16. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. To the maximum extent provided by law, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and defense costs, of any kind or nature, including workers’ compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT ’s performance or other obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its agents, officers, employees, or volunteers. CITY will cooperate reasonably in the defense of any action, and CONSULTANT shall employ competent counsel, reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney.
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The indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations contained herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any alleged or actual omission, act, or negligence under this Agreement that occurred during the term of this Agreement.
17. EMPLOYEE PAYMENTS AND INDEMNIFICATION.
17.1 PERS Eligibility Indemnification. If CONSULTANT ’s employee(s) providing services under this Agreement claims, or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS of the CITY, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY.
CONSULTANT’s employees providing service under this Agreement shall not: (1) qualify for any compensation and benefit under PERS; (2) be entitled to any benefits under PERS; (3) enroll in PERS as an employee of CITY; (4) receive any employer contributions paid by CITY for PERS benefits; or (5) be entitled to any other PERS-related benefit that would accrue to a CITY employee. CONSULTANT ’s employees hereby waive any claims to benefits or compensation described in this Section 17. This Section 17 applies to CONSULTANT notwithstanding any other agency, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary.
17.2 Limitation of CITY Liability. The payment made to CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled for performance of any work under this Agreement. Neither CONSULTANT nor CONSULTANT’s officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors are entitled to any salary or wages, or retirement, health, leave, or other fringe benefits applicable to CITY employees. The CITY will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of CONSULTANT. The CITY shall not be required to pay any workers’ compensation insurance on behalf of CONSULTANT .
17.3 Indemnification for Employee Payments. CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY for any obligation, claim, suit, or demand for tax, retirement contribution including any contribution to PERS, social security, salary or wages, overtime payment, or workers’ compensation payment which the CITY may be required to make on behalf of (1) CONSULTANT, (2) any employee of CONSULTANT, or (3) any employee of CONSULTANT construed to be an employee of the CITY, for work performed under this Agreement. This is a continuing obligation that survives the termination of this Agreement.
18. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code, and all amendments thereto; and all similar state or federal acts or laws applicable; and shall indemnify, and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs presented, brought, or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said
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acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement.
19. INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its SUBCONSULTANT(S), when applicable, to purchase and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, the following insurance policies:
A. If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Automobile Insurance covering all bodily injury and property damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided.
C. Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of either $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, or $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operations, work, or performance under this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY and its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and a separate additional insured endorsement shall be provided. The general aggregate limit must apply solely to this “project” or “location”. The “project” or “location” should be noted with specificity on an endorsement that shall be incorporated into the policy.
D. Workers’ Compensation Insurance in an amount sufficient to meet statutory requirements covering all of CONSULTANT’s employees and employers’ liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY. Said endorsement shall be provided prior to commencement of work under this Agreement.
If CONSULTANT has no employees subject to the California Workers’ Compensation and Labor laws, CONSULTANT shall execute a Declaration to that effect. Said Declaration shall be provided to CONSULTANT by CITY.
E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY’s Risk Manager, at the address listed in subsection G below, of cancellation or material change.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a “claims made” rather than “occurrence” form, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three (3) years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agreement. In addition, the “retro” date must be on or before the date of this Agreement.
G. The Certificate Holder for all policies of insurance required by this Section shall be:
City of National City
c/o Risk Manager
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
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H. Insurance shall be written with only insurers authorized to conduct business in California that hold a current policy holder’s alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A:VII according to the current Best’s Key Rating Guide, or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. In the event coverage is provided by nonadmitted “surplus lines” carriers, they must be included on the most recent List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (“LASLI”) and otherwise meet rating requirements.
I. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY’s Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all insurance policies required by this Section 19 in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, the CITY may treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self-insured retentions in excess of ten-thousand dollars ($10,000) must be disclosed to and approved by the CITY. CITY reserves the right to modify the insurance requirements of this Section 19, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
K. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage or higher limits (or both) than the minimum limits shown above, the CITY shall be entitled to the broader coverage or higher limits (or both) maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
20. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out-of-court settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including attorneys’ fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is stipulated that attorney’s fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award. Attorney’s fees to the prevailing party if other than the CITY shall, in addition, be limited to the amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the CITY in its prosecution or defense of the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the prevailing party.
21. TERMINATION.
A. This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by the CITY.
Termination without cause shall be effective only upon sixty (60) day’s written notice to the CONSULTANT . During said sixty (60) day period the CONSULTANT shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement.
B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CITY for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the CONSULTANT in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CITY.
C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of written Notice of Termination to the CONSULTANT as provided for herein.
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D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of and be delivered to the CITY, and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused the CITY by the CONSULTANT ’s breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said written material shall vest in the CITY all rights set forth in Section 7.
E. The CITY further reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONSULTANT; (2) a reorganization of the CONSULTANT for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business reorganization, change in business name, or change in business status of the CONSULTANT.
22. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered, certified, or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable, when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To CITY: Martha Juarez
Acting Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4397
To CONSULTANT:
Carmen Kasner, PE
Project Manager
Ardurra Group, Inc.
9665 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 230
San Diego, CA 92123
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request, or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by
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cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile, or fax must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
23. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT
OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way with those of the City of National City. The CONSULTANT also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process, or material for the project in which the CONSULTANT has a material financial interest, either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CITY of that fact. The CONSULTANT shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall immediately disqualify itself and shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the CITY in which the CONSULTANT has a financial interest as defined in Government Code Section 87103. The CONSULTANT represents that it has no knowledge of any financial interests that would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it might perform services for the CITY.
If checked, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of Interest Code.
Specifically, the CONSULTANT shall file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk of the City of National City in a timely manner on forms which the CONSULTANT shall obtain from the City Clerk.
The CONSULTANT shall be strictly liable to the CITY for all damages, costs, or expenses the CITY may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Section 23 by the CONSULTANT.
24. PREVAILING WAGES. State prevailing wage rates may apply to work performed under this Agreement. State prevailing wage rates apply to all public works contracts as set forth in California Labor Code, including but not limited to, Sections 1720, 1720.2, 1720.3, 1720.4, and 1771. CONSULTANT is solely responsible to determine if state prevailing wage rates apply and, if applicable, pay such rates in accordance with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
25. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal, state, or legal holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or federal, state, or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are not a part of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity other than the parties hereto.
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E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes. To the extent any exhibits, schedules, or provisions thereof conflict or are inconsistent with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
F. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
G. Assignment & Assumption of Rights. CONSULTANT shall not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any other party without first obtaining the written consent of CITY.
H. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or any other provision hereof.
I. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any legal action arising under this Agreement shall be in either state or federal court in the County of San Diego, State of California.
J. Audit. If this Agreement exceeds ten-thousand dollars ($10,000), the parties shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement, per Government Code Section 8546.7.
K. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements, negotiations, and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent, or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby.
L. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
M. Subcontractors or Subconsultants. The CITY is engaging the services of the CONSULTANT identified in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of the work, unless such subcontracting was part of the original proposal or is allowed by the CITY in writing. In the event any portion of the work under this Agreement is subcontracted, the subconsultant(s) shall be required to comply with and agree to, for the benefit of and in favor of the CITY, both the insurance provisions in Section 19 and the indemnification and hold harmless provision of Section 16 of this Agreement.
N. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the drafting, preparation, and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) each party and such party’s counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year written below.