ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

Assistant Chief Kane gave the Public Safety Report for the month of March.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. asked about smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Assistant Chief Kane stated that the Fire Department encourages that you change the batteries whether it is beeping or not when daylight savings time rolls around. Anyone who cannot afford smoke detectors can contact the Fire Department or the Red Cross for free. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. asked the City Manager to have the link about free smoke detectors linked on the City website.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about fire hydrant caps being stolen. Assistant Chief Kane stated that annually in the month of March is conditioned for maintenance. If the caps are missing they are replaced at that time. Cal Water has a similar program to maintain those hydrants.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. thanked Assistant Chief Kane for working in collaboration with Public Safety and Public Works for working diligently on the oil spill.

Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 13.

(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:31 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:33 P.M.)

Kobii Howard, Chair of the Public Works Commission, provided an update on the Public Works Commission's work, recent accomplishments, and vision they share in the city's infrastructure and growth. He acknowledged and thanked the Public Works Commision members, Director Dr. Arlington Rodgers, and staff for their work and collaboration.

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 7:32 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:33 P.M.)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Chair Howard for his thorough report and coming to the meeting.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear asked about the beautification on Carson Street, particularly the delays around the project. Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. shared that it is a part of the Median Landscape Project and that he is hopeful it will be a different experience this time. Council Member Dear shared that he was a part of the Citizens Committee in 1995 and that there were some challenges with water run and reclaimed water piping and other issues, and the contractor was not given proper mapping. Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. explained that it is a multi-year project and Public Works will do their best to mitigate any traffic issues.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about the pipe project that Council Member Dear referenced. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox shared that project was cost prohibitive and the city did not move forward with it.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. asked about synchronized traffic signals. He shared that years ago it used to take five minutes to get across the city but now it takes 15-20 minutes. Chair Howard shared that the commission has heard about those complaints as well. Director Gary Carter shared that phase one of the fiber optic project and network enabled will assist with this. Phase one is funded according to City Manager Roberts, Jr. He stated when quotes are received for additional phases, it will be brought before Council.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton shared that Lakewood just installed license plate readers and requested Director Garcia to explain to the residents. Director Garcia stated that the city has nearly 100 license plate reader cameras throughout the city already and currently working on establishing a wider network of the cameras.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. when soliciting the RFP for landscape and maintenance for the medians to make sure that the new contract includes replacing plants, repairing sprinkler heads, etc. because the current contract does not include repair and replacement of sprinkler heads and would like them maintained.

Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 8.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to recipients Latonya McGhee Berry and Ola Ochoa. The Mayor and City Council took photos with the recipients (two parents with children with autism) who both offered comments.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear read the proclamation and presented to Phung Nguyen, Librarian from Carson High School, who offered comments.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation and presented to Deputy Katya Morrell who accepted with words of gratitude.

Item No. 13 was heard after Item No. 11.

Counci Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. read the proclamation and presented to Richard Bis, Nora Garcia from Public Safety Department, and Captain Norman from the Carson Sheriff Station. Richard Bis and Paz Villanueva Velasquez offered comments on behalf of the Coalition for Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-047, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,090,569.05, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 178051 THROUGH 178422."

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 6 to the Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Goforth & Marti to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture for the City Hall Council Office reception area and Building "A" of the Public Works Corporation Yard for a cost of $53,534.05.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement between RICHARD AND IMELDA POBLETE and City of Carson

— 2. AUTHORIZE City Manager to execute the Agreement

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-020, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARSON AND AMENDING THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE CITY'S 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2140."

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Purchase and Service Agreement with Jonson Controls to purchase the axis body worn camera system and provide three-year of equipment service in the amount not to exceed $149,576.70, with City option to extend the agreement for one (1) additional three-year term; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Purchase and Service Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDATION ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the “Measure A Acquisition Grant Master Agreement” with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Exhibit No. 1; the “Master Agreement,” or “Agreement”); and

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-044, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS."

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Master Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Item No. 22 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. requested a report.

Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report and thanked Project Manager James Nguyen and Director Naaseh for their assistance with the project.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. stated that he would like to make sure residents in that area are consulted about the items included in the expansion of Friendship Mini Park.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. Approve the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Swayzer Corporation for landscape services through June 30, 2026 at a not-to-exceed sum of $411,352.58, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed Contract Sum to $822,705.36 (Exhibit No. 2; "Amendment"); and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-049, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (WITH UPDATED SALARY TABLE) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 809 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. (REPLACING AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-037)"

Item No. 24 was heard after Item No. 7.

Tony Rodriguez, President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 809, thanked the Mayor and City Council for the three-year contract agreement. He also thanked the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Directors, namely Director of Human Resources Josh Boudreaux for his service as well.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman thanked Tony Rodriguez for coming to the table in fairness and for his leadership. She thanked Director Josh Boudreaux and the team for their hard work and efforts as well. She stated that AFSCME Local 809 plays an important role in the city. She thanked Tony Rodriguez for being reasonable and shared that the employees' checks will be retroactive and that the employees are on the frontline for the city.

Director Joshua Boudreaux gave a report. He shared highlights of the agreement that it is a 6% increase, 4% increase, and 4% increase over three years with other items related to licensing and deferred compensation. He shared that he is grateful to Pam Lee with Aleshire and Wynder and Tony Rodriguez for working with the city leading up to the agreement.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani if Items No. 24 and 25 can be taken up together. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that the title of both resolutions need to be read in the motion.

Items No. 24 and 25 were approved simultaneously.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton thanked and praised staff for their work.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-050, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 1017 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027."

Items No. 24 and 25 were approved simultaneously.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-040, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-152"

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with EPS to provide consulting services for Development Impact Fees, Community Benefits, and related implementation at a cost not to exceed $508,725 for a five-year term (Exhibit No. 1; "EPS Contract Services Agreement");

— 2. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with RSG to provide consulting services for Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fees, Commercial & Industrial Development Linkage Fee and related implementation at a cost not to exceed $529,086 for a five-year term (Exhibit No. 2; "RSG Contract Services Agreement");

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the EPS Contract Services Agreement and the RSG Contract Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney; AND

— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-042, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $508,725 OF INTERIM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (ADMINISTRATION) FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM & NEXUS STUDY".

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— REVIEW Carson’s 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.

— RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreement with Caltec Corporation for an additional amount of $198,475.52 to cover costs for design revisions.

— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-026 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to increase project PW1786 budget authority by $198,475.52.

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreement with Alfaro Communications Construction and increase the project budget by $21,564.25

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 3. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1730: City of Carson Event Center EV Charging Stations.

— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.

ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-033, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F024 REV NO. 1 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1649 [FEDERAL NO. HSIPL-5403(030)].”

— 2. ADOPT Resolution 25-039, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to add reimbursable grant funds to project PW1649.

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Program Supplement Agreement No. F024 Rev. No. 1 to the Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 07-5403F15 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this information

ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 6, 2025.

— 2. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (PY2025) CDBG budget.

— 5. APPROVE the submission of the City’s 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued the Public Hearing to May 6, 2025.

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

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw clarified that Aisha Childs is Alternate 3 for the Public Safety Commission.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Jo Jacqueline Johnson as her uncontested appointment to the vacant regular position on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 2 position.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted she sent an email notification setting March 27, 2025 as the deadline for commission, committee, and board members to take their Oath and as of to date there are seven commissions whose members have not taken their Oath. City Clerk staff will reach out to staff of each of the commissions, committees, and boards to remind them to visit the City Clerk's Office to do so. She acknowledged staff for doing a better job communicating with those who have been absent at meetings for the City Clerk's Office to process the vacancies and be filled by those willing to actively serve.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted Mike Wilson from the Public Safety Commission will be visiting the City Clerk's Office to take his Oath. She reminded Council Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member Rojas to fill their vacancies.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE the planting of a tree at a City park to honor the memory of Oscar Ramos.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

First Motion

Mayor Davis-Holmes made a motion to approve staff recommendation seconded by Jim Dear.

Second Motion

During discussion of the motion, Council Member Rojas offered comments in support of staff's recommendation. She also asked if City Council could add Kyle Carter, Mayor's grandson, to have a tree planted at Mills Park to honor his memory, seconded by Dr. Hilton.

Council Member, Dr. Hilton recommended two separate motions.

Mayor Davis-Holmes recused herself from voting on the item.

Council Member, Dr. Hilton made a motion to add Kyle Carter, Mayor's grandson, to have a tree planted at Mills Park to honor his memory and approve planting a tree to honor the memory of Oscar Ramos seconded by Jim Dear.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. recommended the location of the tree planting be included in the motions.

Discussion ensued to plant a tree at Veterans Park to honor the memory of Oscar Ramos with no objection heard.

Council Member, Dr. Hilton withdrew his motion to honor the two motions to be voted separately.

Vote on First Motion

The first motion was approved 4-0 with recusal by Mayor Davis-Holmes.

Vote on Second Motion

The second motion was approved 4-0 with recusal by Mayor Davis-Holmes.

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting.)