Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Consent
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UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL RESTORATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This item transmits an informational update to the City Council and the Carson community on the status of the Dominguez Channel Odor Incident.
Since January, staff has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers, LA Office, as well as Los Angeles County Public Works on evaluating grant funding opportunities regarding the Dominguez Channel improvements in the City of Carson. In partnership with LA County Public Works, the City worked on language and scope for a Water Resources Development Act ("WRDA") grant with the Army Corps of Engineers that can fund up to $30M. On March 31, 2022, LA County Public Works submitted a Letter of Intent to the LA Office of the Army Corps of Engineers requesting funds from their Section 1135 which funds aquatic ecosystem restoration projects. This letter was reviewed by Carson and approved prior to being submitted. Funding from this program is up to $10M and is a local decision that does not have to go through committees in Washington, DC.
The City of Carson and LA County Public Works continue to work together. Currently, a core group is meeting to consider the gaps in knowledge and studies that would assist in developing a feasibility study for the Dominguez Channel. This feasibility study would help to inform the alternatives and potential decisions for the future. If received, the Army Corps funds should assist in various studies for the Channel. A strategy for Community engagement and outreach is being developed to encourage input from Carson residents, businesses, and leaders. The goal is to have something to present to City Council in June.
The City will continue to advocate for the interests of Carson residents with respect to the restoration of the Channel. While the Channel is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers and maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of P...
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