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Date: July 14, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Alvin Papa, Public Works Director
By: Shin Furukawa, Deputy Public Works Director-City Engineer | [email protected]
Subject: Public Works – Adopt Categorical Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301, and Authorize Execution of Relinquishment Agreement 07-5364 with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Relinquishment of the Porton of SR-107 (Hawthorne Boulevard) Within the City’s Jurisdiction. Expenditures: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council:
1. Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301; and
2. Authorize execution of Relinquishment Agreement 07-5364 with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to relinquish the portion of State Route 107 (Hawthorne Blvd) within the City’s jurisdiction from Caltrans to the City of Torrance.
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
Hawthorne Blvd is a 6 to 8-lane principal arterial roadway that has an average traffic volume exceeding 65,000 vehicles per day. It runs the entire length of the City in a north-south direction.
Caltrans currently owns and maintains the roadway from the north City limit at Redondo Beach Blvd to Pacific Coast Highway, a length of 4.8 miles (Attachment 1). The City owns and maintains the remainder of Hawthorne Blvd south of Pacific Coast Highway. The majority of the corridor is zoned as General Commercial or Commercial Center in the City’s General Plan, except for a few short segments zoned as low density residential. It should be noted that there are two short segments on the west side of Hawthorne Blvd near Redondo Beach Blvd and near 190 th St that fall within the City of Redondo Beach’s jurisdiction. Those segments are excluded from the proposed relinquishment proceedings.
Both Caltrans and the City are interested in relinquishing Hawthorne Blvd to the City. For Caltrans, the relinquishment to the City will eliminate the last remaining segment of Hawthorne Blvd that it still maintains. North of Redondo Beach Blvd, Hawthorne Blvd is owned and 1 City Council
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maintained by the respective local agencies. For the City, relinquishment of Hawthorne Blvd would bring the corridor under local control. Benefits include: quicker routine and emergency response to traffic signal and/or other infrastructure concerns; ownership and operation of all traffic signals, including the ability to synchronize/coordinate traffic signals through and across the corridor; streamlining of private development review/approval and permit issuance; and other benefits of autonomous local control.
The drawbacks to the City for assuming local control of Hawthorne Blvd would be the need to make certain immediate improvements to the roadway, as well as ongoing costs for operations, maintenance and repair of the roadway in perpetuity. Funding for additional staffing, equipment and materials would be required in future Operating and Capital budgets. At minimum, it is anticipated that the maintenance and operation of the Hawthorne Blvd corridor would require 4.0 FTEs across traffic signal, street, and landscape maintenance functions with associated vehicles or contract services support.
Assembly Bill 2326 passed in September 2008 and provided State legislative approval for the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to relinquish Hawthorne Blvd to the City of Torrance.
Hawthorne Blvd was subsequently designated as “high priority” in Caltrans’ District Relinquishment Priority List in 2013, and in 2017 was recommended for relinquishment in Caltrans’ District System Management Plan. In 2019, the City requested Caltrans to prepare the Relinquishment Assessment Report (Attachment 2). The report was completed in 2020, and the Southern California Association of Governments and Metro concurred with the proposed relinquishment. Staff has been working with Caltrans since 2022 to initiate the relinquishment proceedings.
The Relinquishment Agreement (Attachment 3) includes two primary considerations between the two agencies: the transfer of liability, and the cost to address existing deficiencies:
1. The Relinquishment Agreement transfers the liability from Caltrans to the City immediately upon recordation of the relinquishment with the County Registrar- Recorder’s Office. Any existing and future obligations occurring prior to the date of recordation will remain with Caltrans. Any future obligations occurring after the date of recordation will belong to the City.
2. The Relinquishment Agreement requires the City to accept the roadway in its current “as-is” condition, as Caltrans is unable to make timely improvements to the roadway prior to the relinquishment. Therefore, in exchange for accepting the roadway in its current condition, Caltrans will be paying to the City a mutually agreed upon amount for the City to bring the roadway to a “state of good repair” following the relinquishment. Staff walked the entire 4.8 mile corridor and quantified the existing deficiencies observed along the corridor and determined the cost to address them.
This included evaluating the condition of existing pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, curb ramps, signage, traffic signals, signage, and storm drains.
Through a series of negotiations, both parties have agreed to a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $11,550,000 from Caltrans to the City to address the deficiencies. This amount also includes soft costs for engineering design, construction management, and inspection.
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Once the Relinquishment Agreement is approved by the City, the matter will be considered at the next available CTC meeting (anticipated August 2026). Upon the CTC’s execution of the Relinquishment Agreement, it is estimated that recordation and payment will take approximately 60 days. The roadway is formally relinquished upon recordation and payment.
It is the City’s intent to address existing sidewalk deficiencies along the corridor as soon as possible. If a sidewalk repair project can be designed, bid and awarded for construction prior to the relinquishment, the City intends to obtain an administrative encroachment permit from Caltrans to commence the repair work. Otherwise, the project will commence as soon as possible after the relinquishment.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Relinquishment Assessment Report
3. Relinquishment Agreement
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ALVIN PAPA
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
HAWTHORNE RELINQUISHMENT LOCATION MAP
ATTACHMENT 1
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RELINQUISHMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT
DISTRICT 07
SEPTEMBER 2020
State Route 107
(Postmile 0.0 to 4.80)
Prepared by
District 7, California Department of Transportation
Division of Planning, Goods Movement and Local Assistance Office of Multimodal System Planning
Disclaimer: The information and data contained in this document are for planning purposes only and should not be relied upon for final design of any project. Any information in this Relinquishment Assessment Report (RAR) is subject to modification as conditions change and new information is obtained. Although planning information is dynamic and continually changing, the District 7 Office of Multimodal System Planning makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information contained in the RAR. The information in the RAR does not constitute a standard, or regulation, nor is it intended to address design policies and procedures.
California Department of Transportation
Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.
ATTACHMENT 2
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I approve this Relinquishment Assessment Report of the proposed relinquishment of S
tate Route 107 to the City of Torrance and Redondo Beach concurrently.
Paul
Marquez John Bulinski
Deputy District Director District Director
Planning, Goods Movement, District 07
and Local Assistance
District 07
_______________________ ________________________
Date: __________________ Date: ___________________
Approved:
_________________________ ________________________
Scott Sauer Marlon Flournoy
Chief, Office of Multimodal Chief, Division of
System Planning Transportation Planning
Date: _______________ Date: ________________
September 2, 2020
9/25/2020
September 28, 2020
12-4-2020
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PROPOSED RELINQUISHMENT ................................................................................................. 1
1. Description of Route and Basis of Request for Relinquishment ........................................................... 2
2. Route or Corridor Concept and Recommendations for Route Development ...................................... 7
3. District Coordination with RTPAs ........................................................................................................ 14
4. Coordination with State, Federal, and Tribal Plans and Programs ..................................................... 17
5. Internal District Coordination ............................................................................................................. 22
6. Maps and Photos ................................................................................................................................ 23 Appendix A: City of Torrance Traffic Signal Map ..................................................................................... 28 Appendix B: City of Torrance Truck routes and rail Lines Map ............................................................... 29 Appendix C: Threatened and Endangered species report ....................................................................... 30 Appendix D: Assembly Bill 2326 (2008) ................................................................................................... 37
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PROPOSED RELINQUISHMENT
Source: Caltrans District 7 Transportation System Information
State Route (SR) 107 (Hawthorne Boulevard (Blvd.), from approximate post mile (PM) 0.0 to PM
4.80, is proposed to be relinquished to the City of Torrance (The City) and the City of Redondo Beach concurrently. The segment’s southern limit is at Pacific Coast Highway/SR‐1 to the northern limit at Redondo Beach Blvd. The segment is all within The City’s boundaries with two small southbound pockets belonging to the City of Redondo Beach. SR‐107 is an 8‐lane conventional highway with no access control along the route.
Type of Relinquishment: Legislative Enactment
City or County Requesting: City of Torrance. City of Redondo Beach currently does not have interest. Caltrans will continue to engage Redondo Beach to complete relinquishment in its entirety.
Legislation Bill: AB‐2326 (2008)
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1. Description of Route and Basis of Request for Relinquishment
A. Action: Provide county, route‐number, post miles, functional classification, and other designations such as Surface Transportation Assistance Act truck terminal access route, Interregional Road System (IRRS), or other designations as applicable.
Table 1: Route Segment Designations
SR‐107
City Torrance and Redondo Beach
County Los Angeles
Postmile 0.0 to 4.8
Street Name Hawthorne Blvd
Functional Classification Class 3: Other Principal Arterial Truck Designation STAA Terminal Access
NHS Yes
STRAHNET No
Scenic No
Fwy/Exp System Yes
Rural No
IRRS No
NHS – National Highway Network; STRAHNET – Strategic Highway Network; FWY EXP System – Freeway and Expressway System; IRRS – Interregional Road System
Los Angeles County has designated the entire route of SR‐107 (Hawthorne Blvd) as a Disaster Route. Disaster routes are utilized to bring in emergency personnel, equipment, and supplies to impacted areas. During a disaster, the route has priority for clearing, repairing and restoration over all other roads. Relinquishment will not have any impact on this designation.
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B. Action: Demonstrate that the district has identified the route or route segment as a relinquishment candidate in the District System Management Plan (DSMP), Transportation Concept Report (TCR), and/or other district planning documents.
In 2014, in coordination with Caltrans Headquarters Planning, the Office of Multimodal System Planning created a District Relinquishment Priority List (DRPL) to help identify secondary routes on the State Highway System (SHS) that would be candidates for relinquishments to local agencies. An overall priority status of ‘High’, ‘Medium’, and ‘Low’ were based on current projects on the route, local interest, RAR status, and legislative bill status. The SR‐107 was identified on the list as ‘High’ for having a legislative bill and/or local interest. See Appendix D for Legislative Bill. Both the District 7 2017 DSMP and the 2016 SR‐107 TCR included the DRPL in the plan/report. The City is interested in both the relinquishment of SR‐1 and SR‐107.
The DSMP identified the proposed segment for recommended relinquishment in its project listing.
The SR‐107 TCR recommended the proposed for relinquishment. Identified benefits includes elimination of Caltrans’ encroachment permit requirement and removal of state’s maintenance and liability responsibilities.
C. Action: Evaluate if the route or route segment proposed is in fact between two logical termini and identify any issues with the proposed limits of the relinquishment. Indicate how identified issues will be addressed. Examples of issues with logical termini are relinquishments that will create a stub route, terminate in mid‐block or intersection, a break in extra‐legal truck route, etc.
The proposed segment is the last/only portion of Hawthorne Blvd that is still in state ownership. The south end of the segment is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and is all within Torrance’s city boundary. The north end of the segment is at the intersection of Redondo Beach Blvd/Lawndale city boundary. The north end includes a small southbound portion of the segment in the city of Redondo Beach. North of the proposed segment to Interstate (I) 405 was relinquished to the City of Lawndale in 1999.
See Figure 4‐6 on page 22 and 23 for maps.
The proposed relinquishment does not create a break in truck route designation or access. Truck route designation on the segments are expected to remain the same after the relinquishment.
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D. Action: Describe the basis of the request for the relinquishment and identify local jurisdiction(s) requesting it. Explain why the city or county does not want the state route designation. Explain the issues and history including request for encroachment permits and issues with approving or denying requests. Include district/local jurisdiction local development discussions, comments, and issues. Document context sensitive solutions efforts and what could and could not be resolved under state ownership of the route.
Explain how the relinquishment benefits local planning and community design and circulation considerations.
Conversation with Torrance Public Works indicated their interest in relinquishment includes control of traffic management to improve traffic flow and elimination of encroachment permits requirement for city developments and street design standards.
They currently do not have any plans for future route development related to Active Transportation or any major design changes for the segment.
Traffic control management along the proposed segment are currently owned and controlled by Caltrans. It is the city’s intent for the relinquishment to include full handover of signal management control along the route. Their desire is to better integrate those intersections’ signal controls into their traffic management system. The relinquishment of the segment with traffic signal management will provide the city with signal consistency along the corridors and allow the city to implement coordinated traffic strategies throughout their city. In addition to traffic control management, intersection improvements may be done without Caltrans’ design standards and review. See Appendix A for signal control map.
Currently, any public/private developments along the route or street design improvements requires Caltrans review and permitting. Mitigation requirement and standard exemption requirements may require considerable review time and cost.
District 7’s Division of Traffic Operations, Office of Encroachment Permits as well as the Division of Planning, Office of Regional Planning, Local Development/ Intergovernmental Review (LD/IGR) have no objections to the proposed relinquishment of SR‐107. These functional units indicated there were no current major development issues or denial of permits along the segment.
Office of Permits believe it will be in Caltrans’ best interest to shift liability and burden to the City of Torrance for any Caltrans non‐standard features being proposed or installed on the segment.
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E. Action: Identify the status of the route in the local agencies’ “circulation element” of their general plan and any currently applicable local planning studies or community initiatives that may impact the request.
The 2009 City of Torrance General Plan identified the segment (Hawthorne Blvd) as their only “Principal Arterial”. The Plan designated the route for regional access and must provide for maximize speed and flow to serve the city.
In 2017, the city commissioned a traffic study done by Albert Grover & Associates (AGA) which provided improvement recommendations to mitigate current and future traffic congestions that will impact the route. As shown in Table 2 below, the study’s recommendation of improvements on the route at each intersection.
Table 2: Recommended Improvements for Hawthorne Blvd
Source: 2017 City of Torrance Citywide Traffic Analysis by AGA Intersection Improvements
Hawthorne Blvd at Lomita Blvd
Add a 2nd northbound left‐turn lane on Hawthorne Boulevard.
Add 4th SB thru lane & remove right‐turn
Add 3rd EB/WB thru lanes
Add EB right‐turn lane
Add WB right‐turn overlap lane
Hawthorne Blvd at Sepulveda Blvd
Add 3rd WB left‐turn lane
Add EB right‐turn lane
Add 5th NB/SB thru lanes
Hawthorne Blvd at Carson Ave Add SB & EB right‐turn lanes Add 3rd EB thru lane
Hawthorne Blvd at Torrance Blvd
Add 5th NB/SB thru lanes
Remove NB right‐turn lane
Add 4th EB/WB thru lanes
Hawthorne Blvd at Del Amo Blvd
Add NB left‐turn lane
Add 5th NB thru lane
Add SB right‐turn lanes
Add 3rd EB/WB thru lanes
Hawthorne Blvd at 190th St Add 5th NB/SB thru lanes
Add 3rd EB thru lane
Hawthorne Blvd at 182nd St Add NB/SB left‐turn lanes
Hawthorne Blvd at Artesia Blvd Add a 5th SB thru lane
Hawthorne Blvd at Redondo Beach
Blvd Add 4th NB thru lane
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Hawthorne Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan adopted in 1996 by The City to have a long‐ term comprehensive framework for the future development of Hawthorne Boulevard.
The plan provided guidelines and strategies to enhance the identity of Hawthorne Blvd by also maintain or improve level of service to achieve mobility goals.
Relinquishing the segment will allow the city control of their one main regional route outlined in the City’s Circulation Plan and execute their strategic framework in the corridor’s Specific Plan. Improvements and developments along the route can be achieved without adhering to Caltrans encroachment permit requirement and Caltrans design standards. In addition, ownership of the intersection signal management will better integrate traffic signalization and control.
There are no other current local planning studies or community initiatives that would negatively impact the relinquishment.
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2. Route or Corridor Concept and Recommendations for Route Development
A. Action: Identify the route development or relinquishment recommendation in the most recent District TCR, DSMP, or other applicable internal reports or studies.
The Relinquishment in 1999 to the City of Lawndale created a gap segment for Hawthorne Blvd connecting SR‐1 to I‐405 in the State Highway System (SHS). Both the 2017 DSMP and the 2016 SR‐107 TCR recommended the remaining segment of the route for possible relinquishment.
There are no other current internal report or studies on SR‐107.
B. Action: Describe current and projected future traffic and components of the traffic stream (5‐plus axle trucks) for the route, as it exists on the SHS and any system restrictions for large trucks. Identify how this is forecasted to change based on the relinquishment.
The 2016 SR‐107 TCR shows that the Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) forecast for 2035 to be 70,000. However, this number has already been reached according to Caltrans traffic volume counts in 2018. The growth in the area has been more significant than what was forecast. Using the current growth rate from the city’s plan for the area, the projected forecast for AADT in 2040 will be approximately 79,150. See Table 3.
Truck travel forecast are expected to remain at current forecast level of 2.6% of total AADT and 5‐plus axle trucks at 2.7% of total truck traffic. The segment truck designation expected to be unchanged after the relinquishment. Truck designation and restrictions are expected to be the same at each segment.
Table 3: Traffic Volume Information
AADT 2018* AADT 2035** AADT
2040***
Truck
AADT
2018*
5+ Axle Truck
AADT 2018*
70,000 70,000 79,150 1,862 50
Source: *Caltrans Census Program
**Caltrans 2016 SR‐107 TCR
***Using Torrance Citywide Traffic Study growth rate
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C. Action: Identify the primary origins and destinations for travel on the route segment in terms of interregional and major regional trips and sub‐area functions that may impact relinquishment considerations, for example, connectivity to a regional mall, a regional area industrial park, regional airport, and other functions. Also identify the primary use of the route, such as recreational, commuter, freight.
Primary used as a commuter/recreational route. The corridor is a parallel route for I‐110 connecting the I‐405 and SR‐1.
Major Primary Origins/Destinations:
Redondo Beach (Beach/Pier)
Manhattan Beach (Beach/Pier)
South Coast Botanic Garden
Manhattan Beach Botanical
Garden
Torrance Memorial Medical
Center
Del Amo Fashion Center
South Bay Galleria
Harbor Park Golf Course
Los Angeles Harbor College
Zamperini Field
Alondra Park
Relinquishment may provide local improvement to enhance connectivity to local destinations and point of interest.
D. Action: Identify issues that could negatively impact interregional or regional travel and connectivity, inter‐modal transfer for freight, and other functions. Identify how the concerns will be addressed. This includes potential local restriction of truck access and truck delivery issues.
The relinquishment will not have any negative impact for interregional and regional travel. Eliminating the gap segment from the State Highway System connecting SR‐1 to I‐ 405 will allow for local control to make improvements and/or implement strategies to enhance “Goods Movement” and other mode of transportation.
The segment is designated as a Terminal Access Route (a state route that has granted access to STAA trucks). It is recommended that this segment continue to serve as a Terminal Access Route after the relinquishment. Truck access and restriction limit are not expected to change for any segment. Local control will allow for improved “Goods Movement” strategies throughout the corridor.
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E. Action: Identify if the relinquishment is expected to cause diversion of interregional and regional trips (including large trucks) to other state routes or local arterials thus creating a potential need for additional improvements to accommodate increased travel demand on other routes.
SR‐107 does not serve as an interregional route. No significant changes to the State Highway transportation/circulation system are anticipated as the result of the proposed relinquishment. SR‐107 designation as an STAA Terminal Access route is recommended to remain. In addition to the only primary “Principal Arterial” in the City of Torrance General Plan, it is all identified as an essential “Goods Movement” portion of their circulation network.
F. Action: Identify any compatibility issues for adjoining jurisdictions created by the proposed relinquishment (such as gaps created by the relinquishment). For example, will a relinquishment terminate at an intersection or mid‐way in an identified bikeway segment creating potential traveler confusion or difference in design standards)? Identify how compatibility issues will be resolved.
The relinquishment of the remaining state own non‐freeway facilities on the corridor will allow the local jurisdictions to better coordinate with each other to provide more consistent design on the route. Without Caltrans design standards and permit requirement, the local jurisdictions can streamline the implementation process.
G. Action: Identify any issues with signs, pavement markings, signal coordination and control along the route and existing agreements with local jurisdictions that will need to be modified as a result of the relinquishment. Identify recommended actions to resolve these issues.
Signage of SR‐107 is recommended to remain after the relinquishment to help assist travelers through the corridor.
Traffic management is expected to be fully transferred to Torrance after successful relinquishment. All intersection signal controls are expected to be transferred to the City except at the intersection at state owned SR‐1. The city is also interested in the State relinquishment of SR‐1, the issue of signal control at SR‐1 and SR‐107 can be resolve through that relinquishment process.
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H. Action: Identify actions that may be needed to advise interregional travelers and the trucking industry on connecting routes if the segment recommended for relinquishment will impact throughput or connecting trips (based on anticipated or known local redesign and development plans). Include justification for creating this impact. For example, requiring an extra legal transportation permit from local jurisdictions.
No action is required to advise interregional travelers. SR‐107 is not an interregional route. It is mainly used for regional commute travel. Signage along the route is recommended to remain and all reference to travel will not be affected.
Impact to traffic throughput and connecting trips will not be affected. The City’s main intention for relinquishment is to improve flow and traffic management through intersection improvement and integrated signal control.
The Segment is designated as STAA Terminal Access truck route. This designation will not change after relinquishment. In the City’s circulation plan, the route is identified as the only “Principal Arterial” for the city and serves as a main “Goods Movement” truck route.
Relinquishment to the city will allow it to continue to maintain or maximize speed while allowing for wider travel lanes and larger turning radii to accommodate large trucks. See Appendix B for Torrance Truck Routes.
I. Action: Identify any Department of Transportation funded studies and their recommendations, ongoing or completed that address the route or route segment (Environmental Justice, Community Planning, State Planning, Research Innovation and System Information, etc.).
There are currently no ongoing or completed Caltrans studies on the route or route segment.
J. Action: Identify adjacent local agency position(s) on the relinquishment and how they have been coordinated and addressed between jurisdictions. This should include tribal governments and law enforcement where applicable.
There was no opposition to the relinquishment to the city of Torrance by local agencies.
Both Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) are in concurrence to the proposed relinquishment. Two small portions of the segment are within in the boundaries of the City of Redondo Beach. However, the city of Redondo Beach currently has not expressed any interest in the relinquishment. Further engagement with the City of Redondo Beach or negotiations between the two cities and Caltrans would be required to eliminate maintenance issues. See Figure 10 and Figure 11 on page 26 and 27 for detailed maps. 17 SR‐107 RAR P a g e 1 1
There are no tribal governments near the proposed segment. The Gabrielino‐Tongva Tribe, a State‐Recognized Tribe has ancestry villages in the area. Inquired by District 7 Environmental Planning to tribal representatives did not yield a response.
The proposed segment is already currently patrolled by The City’s Police Department. No change or impact are expected with proposed relinquishment.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) would like to be informed upon completion of any relinquishment.
K. Action: Identify potential liability issues of relinquishment including but not limited to seismic zones, inundation, and issues pertaining to the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Hazard Zones and Faults
SR‐107 is in Los Angeles County, an area prone to earthquake activity. Per the California Department of Conservation, many parts of The City are in or near Liquefaction, Landslide, and Fault Zones. The proposed relinquishment is in proximity of one major fault, the Palos Verdes fault Zone. This should not negatively impact this relinquishment. See Figure 1 on page 12.
Palos Verdes fault Zone
o Type of fault: right‐reverse
o Length: 80 km
o Nearest Communities: San Pedro, Palos Verdes Estates, Torrance, Redondo Beach o Most Recent Surface Rupture: Late Quaternary
o Slip Rate: between 0.1 and 3.0 mm/yr
o Interval between Major Ruptures: unknown
o Probable Magnitudes: Moment magnitude (MW) 6.0 ‐ 7.0
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Figure 1 – Hazard Zone Map
Source: California Department of Conservation and US Geological Survey (USGS)
American Disabilities with Act (ADA)
As part of 2010 Caltrans Americans with Disabilities Act Infrastructure Program, SR‐ 107 was identified to required upgrade of non‐compliant ADA features to meet the current standards of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. As a result, three ADA upgrade projects was initiated starting in 2014 and will be completed by 2024.
Project ID 0714000198 – Estimate Completion: 2020
Project ID 0718000317– Estimate Completion: 2021
Project ID 0718000318 – Estimate Completion: 2024
District 7’s Planning Division and Local Assistance Title VI Coordinator has no comments regarding this relinquishment
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L. Action: Identify any environmental issues such as threatened or endangered species and cultural resources.
Assessment from District 7 Division of Environmental Planning shows no biological issues in the proposed relinquishment. The segment is all in highly developed and urbanized areas. Reviewed and research of multiple databases including the United State Fish and Wildlife Service’s Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s California National Diversity Database (CNDDB) shows some endangered or threatened animal and plant species near the proposed relinquishment. See Appendix C Threatened and Endangered Species Report.
Preliminary cultural research done by District 7 Division of Environmental Planning indicate the following cultural resources results:
Ancestral territory of the Gabrielino Native Americans.
Geological maps reveal most of surrounding area contains late Holocene age sand and is within the Torrance Oil Field.
Prehistoric archaeological campsite along PM 3.61 to 3.75.
Racer’s 1939 report describes a series of prehistoric archaeological campsites in and around the harbor containing groundstone and stone tool.
M. Action: Identify coordination efforts with transit agencies that may provide service on the segment.
Metro, which currently operates three bus lines and one planned in December 2020 on the segment and does not foresee any changes or impact by the relinquishment.
Line 40, 344 and 740 currently and 232 starting December 2020
Torrance Transit operates five bus lines on the segment. They have no comment on the relinquishment.
Line 1, 3, 4X, 7, and 8
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N. Action: Identify coordination efforts with neighboring Caltrans districts that may be affected by the relinquishment.
The proposed segment of SR‐107 is within the boundaries of the County of Los Angeles and District 7. The segment is not in proximity to neighboring districts.
3. District Coordination with RTPAs
A. Action: Identify the steps the district has taken to coordinate the relinquishment request with the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) and/or Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Feedback from SCAG and Metro has been positive and supportive of the relinquishment.
The following people were contacted:
SCAG, Naresh Amatya, Manager of Transportation Planning
o Does not see any issues or conflicts.
o No conflict with their Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
Metro, Abdollah Ansari, Program Management – Highway Program
o Does not foresee any negative impact to their operation.
o No conflict with their Draft 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
B. Action: Identify the route development strategy in the Regional Transportation Plan and any supportive or contrary recommendations on the relinquishments.
Connect SoCal – The 2020‐2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS)
Sustainable Development ‐ SCAG’s Sustainable Communities Program supports planning in local jurisdictions to advance the regional Growth Vision. Local control of SR‐107 would better support this goal.
System Preservation and Resilience ‐ Preservation of the transportation system can extend the pavement life in a cost‐effective manner and can also improve safety. 21 SR‐107 RAR P a g e 1 5
Relinquishment will allow cities to use local transportation funds to preserve roads that may not be a high priority by the state.
Demand and System Management ‐ Better managing the existing transportation system through demand management strategies and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) yields significant mobility benefits in a cost‐effective manner.
Relinquishment will allow consistent coordination of traffic management along the corridor.
Complete Streets – Create a safe and inviting to all roadway users is critical to increasing mobility choices, reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries and meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets. Relinquishment will allow the local jurisdiction to implement any Active Transportation or Complete Street strategies without going through the State’s permitting process.
Goods Movement – The efficient movement of goods is critical to a strong economy and improves quality of life in the SCAG region by providing jobs and access to markets through trade. Relinquishment will allow for implementation of trucking and delivery strategies outline in local corridor specific plan.
C. Action: Describe District actions to provide relinquishment information and recommendations to the regional agency Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and other applicable groups.
Initial information relating to the intent of the relinquishment was provided to Metro and SCAG and their responses shows support for the relinquishment. Further Information regarding the relinquishment will be provided to the TAC and applicable groups once negotiations between The City of Torrance and Caltrans are advanced.
D. Action: Identify regional studies that include the proposed route or route segment. Do the recommendations in these studies support, or run contrary to, the relinquishment request?
Connect SoCal – The 2020‐2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS)
Future route development includes enhancing multi‐modal services and integrating Active Transportation elements.
o Bicycle lanes and Parking
o Enhance Pedestrian crossing
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o Transit stop improvements
o Intersection Improvements
See Page 18 for project list.
Draft Metro 2020 LRTP
The Green Line Extension to Torrance is expected to be completed in 2030. The project has two alternatives. A portion of alternative 2 runs along Hawthorne Blvd from I‐405 to 190th Street a station at South Bay Galleria. This relinquishment will not impact this project.
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4. Coordination with State, Federal, and Tribal Plans and Programs
A. Action: Identify known plans from other state agencies, departments, local agencies, or non‐profits that would potentially impact (or would be impacted by) the relinquishment decision. (e.g. ‐ coastal plans, truck routes, bike plans, pedestrian plans, environmental mitigation).
The Los Angeles County 2012 Bicycle Master Plan
The plan does not show any proposed bike path/lane/route in the surrounding area that are on to SR‐107. Relinquishment of SR‐107 segment would not have any negative impact on proposed routing of bicycle path or projects.
http://dpw.lacounty.gov/pdd/bike/docs/bmp/LA%20County%20Bicycle%20Master% 20Plan%20‐%20Atlas%20of%20Proposed%20Bikeways.pdf
Figure 2: Bicycle Network in the Vicinity (from LA County Bicycle Master Plan 2012)
Source: LA County
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South Bay 2011 Bicycle Master Plan
The plan does not show any proposed bike path/lane/route that are on to SR‐107, but does provide this statement about the route as an opportunity:
o “Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance: While it is not feasible to propose bicycle lanes on Hawthorne Boulevard at the time of this Plan, there may be opportunities in the future if the street undergoes reconstruction or other changes that would provide adequate space. There may also be opportunities to propose parallel facilities as Hawthorne Boulevard is an important regional connection.”
o Relinquishment of SR‐107 segment would provide an opportunity for this with non‐standard Caltrans design and other measure not feasible for state facilities without permit and exemption procedures.
B. Action: Identify projects that are now programmed or planned on the SHS within the area or in adjacent segments that may be impacted by the relinquishment. Include all programs regardless of funding type (STIP, SHOPP, Local Programs ‐ CMAQ), and RSTP) and include transit capital projects as applicable.
Caltrans Projects (4)
These projects below will most likely be completed before any relinquishment agreement between Caltrans and the City is finalized.
Project ID 0718000317 (EA 30701) – Upgrade curb ramps to meet ADA standards
Route 107 – PM 0 – 4.8
Project Manager – Allen Wu
Estimate completion: 2021
Project ID 0713000315 (EA 21720) – Reconstruct Intersection & Signalization
Route 1 PM 16/Route 107 PM 0
Project Manager – Gabe Hamidi
Estimate completion: 2021/2022
Project ID 0718000318 (EA 30702) – Upgrade curb ramps to meet ADA standards
Route 107 – PM 0 – 4.8
Project Manager – Allen Wu
Estimate completion: 2024
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Project ID 0715000079 (EA 31290) – Intersections Improvements
Route 107 – PM 0 – 4.8
Project Manager – Mehdi Salehinik
Estimate completion: 2025
SCAG Connect SoCal 2020 (3)
RTP ID: 1ITS04 – This project enhances existing multi‐modal services as well as integrating new such as a class ii bicycle lane improved pedestrian support such as wider sidewalk pedestrian crossing signals with countdown capability improved access between transit vehicles and transit patrons through relocation and adjustment of transit stops and improved signalization along the boulevard all of which provide a well‐balanced network of circulation to region. Improvement to the storm drain system
RTP ID: 1AL04 ‐ Hawthorne Blvd Corridor Improvement Project: this project will install northbound right turn lanes on Hawthorne Blvd at the intersections of Lomita Blvd, and 182nd street. In addition, it will add westbound right turn lane on Hawthorne Blvd. at the intersection of Emerald St And Spencer St.
RTP ID: 101007 ‐ Hawthorne Boulevard class II bicycle lanes: (1) installs 1.0 mile of class 2 bike lanes on Hawthorne Blvd for both directions. (2) provides bicycle parking.
Metro LRTP (1)
Green Line Extension to Torrance –
This is an extension of light rail along
a four‐mile segment of the Harbor
Subdivision Corridor from the
existing Redondo Beach Marine
Station to the proposed Regional
Transit Center (RTC) in Torrance,
served by the Metro Green and
Crenshaw/LAX Lines.
Source: Metro
Figure 3: Green Line Extension 2030
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C. Action: Identify state regulatory agencies that may require input on the relinquishment such as the Coastal Commission, California Environmental Protection Agency, etc.
The proposed relinquishment is in proximity to the coastal area but is outside the coastal zone boundaries determined by the California Coastal Commission.
Preliminary Biological and Cultural environmental assessment from District 7 Environmental office provided the following conclusions:
No recent observation of any endangered or threatened animal or plant species. See Appendix C for report. The species list fulfills the requirements of the United States Fish and Wildlife service required on the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
No potential impact on cultural sites along the proposed segment. A Historic Resources Compliance Report (HRCR) is recommended to be conducted before the completion of the relinquishment.
The California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board (ARB) has established state ambient air quality standards to identify outdoor pollutant levels considered safe for the public. At the local level, and working with the ARB, air pollution is also addressed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Information from the SCAQMD regarding pollutants near this relinquishment are below.
POLLUTANTS STATE DESIGNATION
o Ozone (1hr) ‐ Nonattainment
o Ozone (8hr) ‐ Nonattainment
o Carbon Monoxide (CO) (8hr) ‐ Attainment
o Particulate Matter (PM) 10 (24hr) ‐ Nonattainment
o PM2.5 (24hr) ‐ Nonattainment
o Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) (Annual) ‐ Attainment
o Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) (1hr) ‐ Attainment
o Lead ‐ Attainment
o Sulfates ‐ Attainment
o Hydrogen Sulfide ‐ Unclassified
o Visibility Reducing Particles ‐ Unclassified
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D. Action: Identify coordination and formal consultation with Native American Tribal Governments that may be affected by the relinquishment.
Assembly Bill (AB) 52 (Gatto, 2014) requires consideration of Tribal Cultural Resources from both federally and non‐federally recognized tribes. An assessment from the District 7 Environmental Office will be needed to determine if the relinquishment will qualify for a categorical exemption.
Federally Recognized Tribal/Cultural Area
None
California Recognized Tribal/Cultural Area
Gabrielino‐Tongva Tribe
http://www.gabrielinotribe.org/
Through cultural analysis from District 7 Environmental Planning, no responses from tribal representatives identified by the Native American heritage commission responded to consultation letters.
E. Action: Identify coordination with Federal agencies (National Park Service, Department of Defense, Bureau of Land Management).
SR‐107 does not impact any access to lands that are part of the National Park Service or the Bureau of Land Management.
http://www.nps.gov/state/ca/index.htm
SR‐107 is not a part of the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET). STRAHNET is a network of highways which are important to the United States' strategic defense policy and which provide defense access, continuity and emergency capabilities for defense purposes.
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5. Internal District Coordination
A. Action: Identify the functional unit in the district, project manager for the relinquishment package, and the staff contact person for questions on SHS relinquishment evaluation.
For relinquishment, contact Richard Chiang, District 7 Office of Design A, Assistant Relinquishment Program Advisor, (213) 269‐0652, [email protected].
For System Analysis, contact Anthony Phan, District 7 Office of Multimodal System Planning, (213) 265‐0340, [email protected].
B. Action: Identify the responsible unit and individual for coordinating the revised state highway information based on the proposed relinquished segment within the district (Maintenance, Traffic Operations, Design, etc.) and headquarters division. Identify local enforcement and safety agencies to be informed of the change in route status when it occurs.
Richard Chiang, Office of Design A, Assistant Relinquishment Program Advisor, (213) 269‐ 0652, [email protected].
C. Action: Identify functional unit and responsible position in the district for ensuring that the State Highway Inventory accurately reflects the relinquished segment post miles with final approval.
Richard Chiang, Office of Design A, Assistant Relinquishment Program Advisor, (213) 269‐ 0652, [email protected].
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6. Maps and Photos
A. Action: For highway relinquishment maps include segment limits with post miles.
Figure 4: Detailed Location Maps
Source: Esri
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B. Action: Provide photos that support the analysis within the RAR.
Figure 5: North End
Source: Esri
Figure 6: South End
Source: Esri
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Figure 7: North End Street View
Source: Google Maps
Figure 8: Mid Route Street View
Source: Google Maps
Figure 9: South End Street View
Source: Google Maps
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Figure 10: Portion 1 of Proposed Relinquishment in City of Redondo Beach
Source: Esri
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Figure 11: Portion 2 of Proposed Relinquishment in City of Redondo Beach
Source: Esri
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APPENDIX A: CITY OF TORRANCE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAP
Source: City of Torrance
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APPENDIX B: CITY OF TORRANCE TRUCK ROUTES AND RAIL LINES MAP
Source: City of Torrance
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APPENDIX C: THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES REPORT
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APPENDIX D: ASSEMBLY BILL 2326 (2008)
Assembly Bill No. 2326
CHAPTER 639
An act to add Sections 301.1 and 407.5 to the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation.
[ Approved by Governor September 30, 2008. Filed with Secretary of State September 30, 2008. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSELʹS DIGEST
AB 2326, Lieu. State Highway Routes 1 and 107: City of Torrance.
Existing law provides the Department of Transportation full possession and control of all state highways. Existing law establishes State Highway Routes 1 and 107 and relinquishes specified portions of those routes to certain cities.
This bill would provide for the relinquishment of certain portions of State Highway Routes 1 and 107 to the City of Torrance under specified conditions.
DIGEST KEY
Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no
BILL TEXT
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Section 301.1 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:
301.1.
(a) The commission may relinquish to the City of Torrance the portion of Route 1 that is located within the city limits of the city, upon terms and conditions the commission finds to be in the best interests of the state.
(b) A relinquishment under this section shall become effective immediately following the recordation by the county recorder of the relinquishment resolution containing the commission’s approval of the terms and conditions of the relinquishment. (c) On and after the effective date of the relinquishment, both of the following shall occur:
(1) The portion of Route 1 relinquished under this section shall cease to be a state highway. (2) The portion of Route 1 relinquished under this section may not be considered for future adoption under Section 81.
(d) The city shall ensure the continuity of traffic flow on the relinquished portion of Route 1, including, but not limited to, any traffic signal progression. (e) For the portion of Route 1 that is relinquished, the city shall maintain within its jurisdiction signs directing motorists to the continuation of Route 1.
SEC. 2.
Section 407.5 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:
407.5.
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(a) The commission may relinquish to the City of Torrance the portion of Route 107 that is located within the city limits of the city, upon terms and conditions the commission finds to be in the best interests of the state.
(b) A relinquishment under this section shall become effective immediately following the recordation by the county recorder of the relinquishment resolution containing the commission’s approval of the terms and conditions of the relinquishment. (c) On and after the effective date of the relinquishment, both of the following shall occur:
(1) The portion of Route 107 relinquished under this section shall cease to be a state highway.
(2) The portion of Route 107 relinquished under this section may not be considered for future adoption under Section 81.
(d) The city shall ensure the continuity of traffic flow on the relinquished portion of Route 107, including, but not limited to, any traffic signal progression. (e) For the portion of Route 107 that is relinquished, the city shall maintain within its jurisdiction signs directing motorists to the continuation of Route 107.
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RELINQUISHMENT AGREEMENT
(STATE HIGHWAY)
This AGREEMENT, executed on and effective from _____(date)_____, is between the State of California, acting through its Department of Transportation, referred to as CALTRANS, and:
City of Torrance, a body politic and municipal corporation or chartered city of the State of California, referred to hereinafter as CITY.
RECITALS
1. CALTRANS and CITY, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Sections 73 and 407.5, are authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement in order to relinquish to CITY a portion of a State Highway within CITY’s jurisdiction.
2. CALTRANS intends to relinquish to CITY that portion of State Route 107 on Hawthorne Boulevard consisting of frontage roads, traveled way, shoulders, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks between Pacific Coast Highway and Redondo Beach Boulevard as shown in Exhibit A, which is attached to and made a part of this AGREEMENT, referred to hereinafter as RELINQUISHED FACILITIES. This relinquishment is based on Legislative Enactment. CITY is willing to accept said RELINQUISHED FACILITIES upon approval by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) of a Resolution of Relinquishment and CALTRANS’s recording of said Resolution with the County Recorder’s Office.
3. CALTRANS and CITY have negotiated an understanding that CITY, upon recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment in the County Recorder’s Office, will accept and assume full maintenance, ownership, responsibility, control and future liability in perpetuity over all RELINQUISHED FACILITIES in exchange for the payment of $11,550,000 or some other allocation made by the CTC that is deemed to be in the best interest of CALTRANS.
4. CALTRANS and CITY, individually referred to as PARTY and collectively referred to as PARTIES, herein intend to define the terms and conditions under which relinquishment of the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES is to be accomplished. 1 ATTACHMENT 3
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SECTION I
CITY AGREES:
1. Execution of this AGREEMENT constitutes CITY’s waiver of CALTRANS’s obligation to provide ninety (90) days prior notice of CALTRANS’s "Intention to Relinquish" as set forth in Streets and Highways Code Section 73.
2. To accept the allocation determined by the CTC as CALTRANS' only payment obligation for the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES. CITY will invoice CALTRANS after the day of funding approval by the CTC.
3. To accept ownership, including all of CALTRANS’s current obligations, rights, title and interest in RELINQUISHED FACILITIES upon recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment in the County Recorder’s Office and to thereafter operate, maintain, and be liable for RELINQUISHED FACILITIES at no additional cost to CALTRANS.
4. To accept the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES in their current environmental condition and setting, including but not limited to, the presence of hazardous materials as described in the Environmental Disclosure Memorandum dated March 27, 2026. CITY has received and reviewed a copy of the above-referenced Environmental Disclosure Memorandum. It is understood that within one year prior of the CTC date of approval of the resolution of relinquishment, CALTRANS will conduct a review of the above-referenced Environmental Disclosure Memorandum and if it determines that there is substantive or potentially substantive adverse change to the environment that did not exist at the time of the above-referenced Environmental Disclosure Memorandum, CALTRANS shall immediately notify CITY of said changes. If no substantive or potentially substantive adverse change to the environment is found to exist, acceptance of the relinquishment in its current environmental condition shall remain in effect. Copies of the above-referenced Environmental Disclosure Memorandum and any updates are available at the district environmental office. Upon recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment in the County Recorder’s Office, CALTRANS will not be responsible for any present or future remediation of said hazardous materials.
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SECTION II
CALTRANS AGREES:
1. To relinquish, upon the approval of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment, the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES.
2. To forward and support CITY’s request to the CTC for the allocation of $11,550,000, with the expectation that the CTC will determine that this or some other allocation is in the best interest of CALTRANS. CALTRANS agrees to pay CITY, within forty-five (45) days of funding approval by the CTC, the amount of $11,550,000, or any other allocation approved by the CTC. The payment of those funds will represent CALTRANS' only payment obligation for the purpose of the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES.
3. To submit the CTC Resolution of Relinquishment to the County Recorder’s Office for recording.
4. Upon CITY’s specific request, to transfer to CITY within sixty (60) days of such request, copies of available CALTRANS records and files for the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES, such as plans, survey data and right-of-way information.
5. CALTRANS’ shall be responsible for all claims arising from conditions, acts, omissions, events, or circumstances existing or occurring prior to the recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment.
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SECTION III
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:
1. All portions of this AGREEMENT, including the Recitals section, are enforceable.
2. All CALTRANS’ obligations and commitments under the terms of this AGREEMENT are subject to the appropriation of resources by the Legislature, State Budget Act authority, programming, and allocation of funds by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
3. Notwithstanding the terms of this AGREEMENT, PARTIES agree to abide by the funding guidelines for all contributed funds that are programmed and allocated by the CTC.
4. Responsibility for defense and indemnity under this AGREEMENT shall be determined by the date of the alleged injury-producing event or occurrence, and not by the date a claim, lawsuit, or administrative action is filed.
5. CALTRANS reserves the right to enter, at no cost to CALTRANS, the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES, to modify or add signage, drainage, and other improvements necessary for State Highway operations. CITY agrees to allow CALTRANS access to operate, maintain, add, remove, or modify CALTRANS’ facilities retained in those RELINQUISHED FACILITIES.
6. CITY shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless CALTRANS and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions related to environmental theories or assertions of liability, including but not limited to, claims or lawsuits related to the presence of hazardous materials as described in the Environmental Disclosure Memorandum, dated March 27, 2026, provided that the actions, events, injuries, damages, or losses giving rise to any claims, suits or actions occurred on or arise after the date of the recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment.
7. CALTRANS shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless CITY and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions related to environmental theories or assertions of liability, including, but not limited to, claims or lawsuits related to the presence of hazardous materials as described in the Environmental Disclosure Memorandum, dated March 27, 2026 provided that the actions, events, injuries, damages, or losses giving rise to any claims, suits or actions occurred or arose before the date of recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment. CALTRANS’ duty to defend CITY Indemnitees for claims arising under this section commences immediately upon 4 49
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written tender by CITY and exists regardless of whether liability is ultimately established.
8. Neither CALTRANS nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY, its contractors, sub-contractors, and/or its agents under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction conferred upon CITY under this AGREEMENT. It is understood and agreed that CITY, to the extent permitted by law, will defend, indemnify and save harmless CALTRANS and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY, its contractors, sub- contractors, and/or its agents under this AGREEMENT.CITY’s duty to defend CALTRANS Indemnitees for claims arising under this section commences immediately upon written tender by CALTRANS and exists regardless of whether liability is ultimately established.
9. Neither CITY nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CALTRANS, its contractors, sub-contractors, and/or its agents under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction conferred upon CALTRANS under this AGREEMENT. It is understood and agreed that CALTRANS, to the extent permitted by law, will defend, indemnify and save harmless CITY and all its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CALTRANS, its contractors, sub-contractors, and/or its agents under this AGREEMENT. CALTRANS’ duty to defend CITY Indemnitees for claims arising under this section commences immediately upon written tender by CITY and exists regardless of whether liability is ultimately established.
10. Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall be construed as a waiver or limitation of any immunities, defenses, or protections available to either party under California law, including, without limitation, those set forth in the California Government Code, including design immunity and all defenses under the California Government Claims Act.
11. No alteration of the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the PARTIES hereto. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the PARTIES hereto.
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12. This AGREEMENT shall terminate upon recordation of the CTC’s Resolution of Relinquishment for the RELINQUISHED FACILITIES in the County Recorder’s Office and payment by CALTRANS of $11,550,000 or any other allocation made by the CTC to CITY, except for those provisions which relate to indemnification, ownership, operation, and maintenance, which shall remain in effect until terminated or modified in writing by mutual agreement.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
The information provided below indicates the primary contact information for each PARTY to this AGREEMENT. PARTIES will notify each other in writing of any personnel or location changes. Contact information changes do not require an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
CITY OF TORRANCE
Project Manager: Shin Furukawa
Phone Number: (310) 781-6900
E-mail: [email protected]
Billing Address: 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
CALTRANS
Project Manager: Amare Tsegie
Phone Number: (213) 248-4610
E-mail: [email protected]
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SIGNATURES
PARTIES are authorized to enter into this AGREEMENT and have delegated to the undersigned the authority to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of the respective agencies and hereby covenants to have followed all the necessary legal requirements to validly execute this AGREEMENT. By signing below, the PARTIES each expressly agree to execute this AGREEMENT electronically.
The PARTIES acknowledge that executed copies of this AGREEMENT may be exchanged by facsimile or email, and that such copies shall be deemed to be effective as originals.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CITY OF TORRANCE
By: _______________________________
For Gloria Roberts
By: _______________________________
Sharon Kalani, Mayor
D7 District Director
By: _______________________________
Attorney
Department of Transportation
Attest: ______________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC, City Clerk
VERIFIED OF FUNDS & AUTHORITY:
By: _______________________________
Patrick Q. Sullivan, City AttorneyBy: _______________________________ District Budget Manager
CERTIFIED AS TO FINANCIAL TERMS
& POLICIES:
By: _______________________________
HQ Accounting Supervisor
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