Assistant Chief Brian Kane summarized the Public Safety Report for the month of February.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Assistant Chief Kane and his team for their service.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked the Fire Department, team, and staff for all the work they continue to do over the last several months and keeping everyone safe.

Carolyn Foster, Chair of the Women's Issues Commission, noted the following:

• Consists of nine commissioners and three alternates
• Meet the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room at Carson City Hall; go dark in August and December.
• Announced activities
• Met with the California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Directors of the Women's Resources and Black Resource Centers on campus.
• Resource guide
• 8-question Community Survey for the women in Carson
• Upcoming activities

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes informed Chair Carolyn Foster that there is a budget for the commission effective two weeks ago and to contact the City Manager.

Chair Foster recognized the following Women's Issues Commissioners who were attendance this evening: Dr. Greta Price, Fe Koons, and Sheila Tresvant.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-027, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,592,640.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 229, 177555 THROUGH 177866 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $57,147.50, CHECK NUMBERS 1292 THROUGH 1293 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement Between City of Carson and Phillips 66 Company; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and any related documents necessary to fully and resolve the contract dispute.

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between ALESSANDRO GRIPPO and City of Carson

— 2. AUTHORIZE City Manager to execute the Agreement

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting for Software Development Services, for an increased amount not to exceed of $69,960, increasing the total contract sum to $133,800.00; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Participation Agreements with Clean Power Alliance to allow enrollment in the Clean Power Alliance Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification, applicable to both new construction and existing buildings.

 — 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreements and any related documents subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company for the purpose of providing electrical power to vehicle charging stations.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company.

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE

Item No. 21 was heard after approval of Item No. 22.

Assistant City Manager John Raymond gave a report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. requested staff to notify the residents of the improvements that will be occurring in their neighborhood.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-029, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CALHOME PROGRAM OF 2025"

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for Project No. 1608 - MLK Street Rehabilitation Project from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard

— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1608: MLK Street Rehabilitation Project from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard

— 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1608: MLK Jr. Street Rehabilitation project from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines

— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1608: MLK Street Rehabilitation Project from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard

Item No. 23 was heard after Item No. 28 was heard again.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. asked for an update.

Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. gave a report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Parcel Map No. 82951 for a lot split for residential purposes located at 22511 South Figueroa Street.

— 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

— 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Parcel Map on the face of Parcel Map No. 82951

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing;

— 2. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-031, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24, (2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 TO AMEND THE CORRIDOR MIXED USE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION, AND (3) SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 TO AMEND THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN, RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON A 2.80-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21611 STREET (APNS 7327-010-014 & 7327-010-015)”; AND

— 3. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506, “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611 PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET”.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.

Director Naaseh gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Brendan Kotler from Faring on behalf of the applicant, owner, and developer of the site, offered comments in support of the project. He acknowledged Director Naaseh and his staff for their work on the project. Mayor and City Council thanked Brendan Kotler and Faring for moving the City forward and everyone involved with the project.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani acknowledged Assistant City Attorney Ben Jones on his work on the project.

Brendan Kotler introduced Darren Embry, Vince Manzenberger, and Dave Rand (core development team).

Director Naaseh thanked Leila Carver, Contract Planner, for her work on the project.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9"

Item No. 28 was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

Motion to approve staff recommendation submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, seconded by Cedric Hicks, Sr.

Mayor and City Council offered comments.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear offered a friendly amendment to the motion directing staff to look into funds to supplement the profit loss from fireworks sales which was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion resulting in 4-1-0-0-0 with Jim Dear voting No.

Item No. 28 was heard again after Item No. 21.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton made a motion to reconsider his vote for Item No. 28 as a No vote, seconded by Jim Dear with no objection heard.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted the minutes will reflect Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton voted No on Item No. 28 resulting in 3-2-0-0-0.

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;

— 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

Item No. 29 was heard after Item No. 27.

ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission

Mayor Davis-Holmes announced the passing of Oscar Ramos, thereby, created a vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission. She directed staff to post the vacancy notice.

Public Relations Commission

Mayor Davis-Holmes removed Rachelle Guillory, Alternate 1, from the Public Relations Commission.

Public Safety Commission

Mayor Davis-Holmes removed Aisha Childs, Alternate 3, from the Public Safety Commission.

Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board

Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Robert Bruce Kleege as Park Owner Alternate 2 on the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board.

Motion to ratify the actions by the Mayor submitted by Dear, seconded by Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.

Mayor Davis-Holmes noted middle name Ratrell is misspelled for Lisa Ratrell Fullbright, member of the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee, which should be spelled Cottrell.