CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
regular meeting
OCTOBER 1, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; and Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
1. PASTOR DAVID FIGUEROA FROM CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY - 5:09 PM
Pastor David Figueroa gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 - 4)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:10 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:29 PM
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA, and, AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
No reportable action was taken.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:30 PM
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: CAM-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461.
No reportable action was taken.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:30 PM
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is asignificant exposure to litigation in one case.
No reportable action was taken.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was reconvened at 6:12 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
5. REPORT FROM CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW CAPTAIN ALISE NORMAN- 6:14 PM
New Captain of the Carson Sheriff's Station, Alise Norman, shared she worked in Carson for ten years as a Seargent and has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University Dominguez Hills. She summarized the recent law enforcement activities. She commented is honored to have the opportunity to connect with each council member.
Mayor and City Council welcomed new Captain Alise Norman.
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:22 PM
Chief Munoz who was filling in for Assistant Chief Kane summarized the recent fire department activities.
PRESENTATIONS (Items 7 - 15)
7. PRESENTATION AND INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER DAVID C. ROBERTS, JR. - 7:33 PM
City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared highlights of the last quarter from various departments throughout the city.
Director Nora Garcia spoke about safety measures post the September 17, 2024 meeting incident.
8. PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY TO APL.DE.AP- 6:24 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks presented Key to the City to Apl.de.ap. His biography was read.
The meeting was recessed at 6:35 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes for photos in the lobby. All members of City Council stepped out.
The meeting was reconvened at 6:46 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO BILLYE BATES AS THE HONOREE TO THE LA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS THE SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR- 6:47 PM
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes read and presented the Certificate of Recognition to Billye Bates who accepted with words of gratitude.
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH- 6:57 PM
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to Alex Cainglet who accepted with words of gratitude.
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH- 6:57 PM
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes shared that she is a 37-year breast cancer awareness survivor. She read the proclamation and presented to Evelyn Calip and Antionette Greer who accepted with words of gratitude.
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LARRY ITLIONG DAY (OCTOBER 25)- 7:08 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and presented to Council Member Rojas who accepted with words of gratitude.
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED RIBBON WEEK (OCTOBER 23 -31)- 7:14 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation and presented to Richard Bis who accepted with words of gratitude.
14. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTH- 7:22 PM
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented the proclamation to Director Nora Garcia who accepted with words of gratitude on behalf of the City of Carson Code Enforcement Team including Supervisors Jannette Tupuola and Brian Butkiewicz and Officers Anthony Rockhold, Lise Enriquez, David Spears, Rick Major, Shaquanna Weston, Deja Rivas-Sialana, and Asia Watson.
15. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH- 7:23 PM
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton recognized the Human Relations Commission. He read the proclamation and presented to Human Relations Commissioners Vice Chairperson Jessica Ramos and Chaplain/Commissioner, Dr. Chinyere Ifeacho who accepted with words of gratitude.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Aria Soroudi - Item No. 28
Offered comments in opposition during Item No. 28.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
16. APPROVAL OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 MINUTES- 7:57 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the minutes as listed.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT (Items 17 - 27)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Items No. 23 and 27 for discussion.
Motion Custom Motion submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-096- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-096
Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/ EMEREGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No.1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation (Exhibit No. 1).
Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVING ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS AND THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Access Agreement with CSUDH.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Access Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYEE UNIFORM AND LAUNDERING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610.
— 2. AWARD Contract Service Agreement to Cintas Corporation No. 2 for a three-year six-month service agreement with theoption for two (2) one (1) year extension periods in the amount of $ $275,169.44. (Exhibit 1).
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services Agreement with Cintas Uniform Company, following approval asto form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-091 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F025 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE DESIGN PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(033)]: UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM AVALON BOULEVARD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE; AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-095 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:00 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-091, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F025 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE DESIGN PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL NO. STPL-5403(033)]: UNIVERSITY DRIVE FROM AVALON BOULEVARD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE.”
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-095, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS."
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
** Item was Removed from Consent
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
24. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE LEEBOY 8520C FROM NIXON-EGLI EQUIPMENT CO., AN AUTHORIZED LEEBOY DEALER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures, as authorized under Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(g)(Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption).
— 2. APPROVE the City’s insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to include the LeeBoy 8520C, in the City’s physical damage insurance for City’s automobiles and equipment with Alliant Mobile Vehicle Program (AMVP) for FY 2024/25, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $2,200.
— 3. APPROVE the proposed Purchase Agreement of one LeeBoy 8520C from Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California Inc., an authorized LeeBoy dealer, for a not-to-exceed total cost of $276,882.73 pursuant to CMC Section 2611(g) and Sourcewell Roadway Paving Equipment Contract #060122-VTL.
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement with Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. of Southern California Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 67200: DEVELOPMENT OF A 35 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 427 EAST 220TH STREET BETWEEN DOLORES STREET AND GRACE STREET (CITY COUNCIL).- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.
— 2. APPROVE Tract Map No.67200 for 35 residential condominium units located at 427 East 220th Street.
— 3. ACCEPT on behalf of the public the offer of dedication set forth in Tract Map No. 67200.
— 4. ACCEPT the bonds and improvement securities listed in the body of this report.
— 5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Tract Map No. 67200
Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
26. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1642: DEL AMO BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM CENTRAL AVENUE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1642: Del Amo Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Replacement Project from Central Avenue to Wilmington Avenue.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1611: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE AND DIMONDALE DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:04 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1611: Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Central Avenue and Dimondale Drive.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
** Item was Removed from Consent
Motion Custom Motion submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
DISCUSSION (Items 28 - 30)
28. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO URBAN HABITAT FOR PROJECT NO. 1368: CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS AND BID PROTEST LODGED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION INC. (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RULE on merits of the bid protest submitted by second lowest bidder, Environmental Construction Inc.
— 2. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Urban Habitat for Project No. 1368: Carriage Crest Park Expansion and Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $23,468,091.58.
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with Urban Habitat following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-099, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Director Jefferson elaborated on the report.
Questions were asked and answered.
Public Comment:
Aria Soroudi
Offered comments in opposition to Item No. 28
A motion was made by Mayor Davis-Holmes and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton to approve staff recommendation No. 1. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1 with Council Member Dear voting No.
A motion was made by Council Member Dear and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton to approve staff recommendation Nos. 2, 3, and 4. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Motion To Approve submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-1-0-0-0 Opposed by Jim Dear
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
29. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MBC ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1636: MILLS PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:32 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, MBC Enterprises, Inc. for Project No.1636: Mills Park Site Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,445,254.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with MBC Enterprises, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-097, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”
Questions were asked and answered.
The Mayor and City Council agreed for additional parking spaces.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to solicit bids that would include expanding the parking lot.
Motion To Approve submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
30. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
— 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;
— 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations;
— 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
— 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted a request from the department that a quorum is needed for the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas noted Lawrence Flinton resigned from the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee, thereby, was appointed to the Public Safety Commission. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to make correction on the list as vacant.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to notify the Mayor and City Council of their appointees' having three absences on the commission, committees, and boards.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw discussed the notification and process of absences.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Ricardo Pulido, At-Large Member on the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board, for safety reasons. Subsequently, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas removed Ricardo Pulido, At-Large Member, from the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board (uncontested).
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next meeting.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (None)
None.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Mrs. Uche Nwosu
Frances Smith
Gerald Covington
Dr. Boris "Bo" Ricks
Lucille Smith
Darrell Perkins
Director Whittiker, Jr. requested to add Kimmey Newsome and Pete Rose to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton requested to add John Amos and Sandy Davis to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to add Dikembe Mutombo to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Harry Holmes
Spoke about signs being vandalized
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to remove the category Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas from future agendas.
This item was heard again after Oral Communications (Council Members).
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he was happy to hear the road takeover ordinance is coming close to fruition and asked for confirmation. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced/reported the following:
- Metro Meeting regarding the 405 Freeway Expansion and Auxilliary Lanes, October 16, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., at the East Wing of the Carson Event Center
- Thanked the residents and Venice Clinic for the successful Food Giveaway at Mills Park
- Next Food Giveaway, November 1, 2024, at Calas Park
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following:
- Philippine American History Month, October 12, 2024, at the Carson Event Center
- Thanked Mayor, City Council, and staff for allowing Apl.de.ap to receive a Key to the City who will also be present on October 12, 2024 for the Car Show and Adobo Cookoff
- Larry Itliong Event, October 25, 2024, at the Carson Event Center
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
- Town Hall Meeting, October 3, 2024, 6:30 P.M. at Stevenson Park
- Commended staff and volunteers who worked the Fam Fest
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced/reported the following:
- Referred to the City Manager's Quarterly Report given earlier in the meeting that there were statements about not doing a Class and Comp Study for 30 years and stated that it was done within that last 30 years
- Noted there are four bargaining units and appears to be a disconnect with City employees who are represented by the four bargaining units and management and the City Council who receive information from the City Manager; feels City employees need to be treated with respect and at the table regarding MOU's, negotiations, and future plan of the City
- Referred to the Mariachi Festival held last Friday and encouraged his colleagues to stay longer not leaving early which can send a wrong message
- Wished everyone good night
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
- Noted AFSCME Local 809 and other unions were not in attendance this evening other than Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
- Thanked staff and directors for involving employees in union negotiations
- Disagreed with Council Member Dear's comment about disrespecting employees; employees are respected
- Attended the Mariachi Festival and had two other events to attend
- Thanked staff for planning the Mariachi Festival Event
- Asked for the status of Cal Water's fee increase; City Attorney Soltani responded Cal Water was proposing a 17.6% increase and now it is approximately 6% to 7% in response to the City's protest letter
- Attended the 405 Freeway Meeting with Council Member Hicks and encouraged residents to attend the meetings; next meeting on October 16, 2024
- Attended the Carson High School 40th Anniversary and presented certificates to the Planning Committee with Council Member Rojas
- Jazz Festival, October 5, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Anderson Park
- Women's Health Conference, October 18, 2024; thanked the Council Aides and the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation for their assistance
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton wished Council Member Rojas and Council Aide Kristin Smith a happy birthday. Mayor/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Davis-Holmes invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated there was a request to convert the tennis courts to pickleball courts similar to Hemingway Park. Director Whittiker, Jr. noted plans to add a pickleball court at Foisia Park.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred to current Public Works projects and requested staff to involve the Public Works Commission.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes acknowledged the Sheriff Deputies in attendance at the meeting.
This item was heard again after Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked staff for their work.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced Town Hall Meeting, October 2, 2024, 6:30 P.M., at Foisia Park in conjunction with the Volunteer Assocation Meeting hosted by park staff.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear introduced his Council Aide Brian Legaspi and asked confirmation of the Community Meeting to be held at the IHOP Restaurant. Council Aide Brian Legaspi confirmed the Community Meeting will be held on October 15, 2024. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he will be hosting a Community Meeting on October 15, 2024, at the IHOP Restaurant and noted Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal will be in attendance.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
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Signature