4A. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 8.

Mayor and City Council presented Certificate of Commendation to Deputy Nicholas Martinez who accepted the certificate alongside of Captain Norman.

Captain Norman shared that Deputy Nicholas Martinez and Deputy Quinn Alcon rescued a fire trapped resident who is over 100 years old in the Altadena fire.

Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 6.

Mayor and City Council acknowledged and presented a Certificate of Recognition to each member of the men's and women's basketball teams along with their coaches. Photos were taken.

Mayor and City Council also recognized and presented a Certificate of Recognition to each member of the Dance Team and coach for their 2024 National Championship. They also recognized and presented a Certificate of Recognition to each member of the 2025 Hip Hop Division Champions and coaches.

Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 7.

Mayor and City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to each University of Southern California student for their work and commitment.

Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 13.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:37 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:39 P.M.)

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:37 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:41 P.M.)

Public Safety Commission Chair Louis Joseph Cogut gave an update on the Public Safety Commission alongside his fellow commissioners who were present.

Mayor and City Council thanked Chair Cogut for the report.

Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 9.

Mayor and City Council recognized and presented a proclamation to Ron Dizon, founder and CEO of Teofilo Coffee Company.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to City Clerk, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, Chief Deputy City Clerk Kourtney Cullors, Deputy City Clerk Joy Simarago, Executive Assistant Melissa Figueroa, and Senior Clerk Shevae Palmer, who were in attendance for the acknowledgment. Tommi Haywood was not present for the acknowledgment.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation, recognized The Philippines and presented the proclamation to the representatives from KNL - Ave Jacinto, Joel Jacinto, and Tinette Sumiller. The Kayamanan Ng Lahi (KNL) translated as treasures of our people.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— ADOPT Resolution 25-066 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING JUNE AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN"

Item No. 15 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated the month should be June as Fire Prevention Month not May.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox noted the resolution is stated correctly for June.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked for a report. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox gave a report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas recommended inviting the Los Angeles County Fire Department and local police to share information about fire safety at the next City Council meeting. She also asked for an incentive program for reporting arson or fire related laws.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recommended adding a $500 reward for a future agenda item.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. shared that this item is long overdue and is about protecting the homes and the residents.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates to exercise a one-year term extension and increase the contract sum by $12,168 (Exhibit 1; Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates Contract Amendment No. 3).

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

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for contract services by and between the City of Carson and HDL Coren & Cone (“HDL”) for professional audit and analysis of City’s property tax revenues, for an additional $18,375 and to extend the term by one (1) year (Exhibit 1; HDL Coren & Cone Contract Amendment No. 2).

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

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,972,233.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 244, 178527 THROUGH 179017."

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— TAKE a position of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill 634 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— TAKE a position of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill 79 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— TAKE a position of SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 650 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— TAKE a position of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill 647 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with California Consulting, Inc. to exercise a one-year term extension and increase the contract consideration by $66,000 (Exhibit 1; the “Amendment”).

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

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE the proposed contract services agreement with KPMG, LLP for strategic planning services in preparation of the 2028 Games, and the role of the City of Carson as a Venue City, for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $326,750 for a one-year term.

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

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. Retroactively APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions effective March 3, 2025, and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 3. DIRECT staff to explore further changes to the Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions.

After announcement of Closed Session items, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 27 for discussion with no objection heard.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-092 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 22- 236, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT, AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS"

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO RESCIND, REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE RESOLUTION 25-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RE-ALLOCATING $552,940.25 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM PROGRAM YEAR 2023-24 TO PROGRAM YEAR 2024-25 AND ALLOCATING THE FUNDS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM; AND RE-ALLOCATING UN-EXPENDED FUNDS OF $256,826.25 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS FUND FROM THE PROGRAM YEAR 2019-2020 TO CONTINUE WITH REHABILITATION FOR MOBILE HOME PROJECTS"

ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code pursuant to the Carson Municipal Code Sections 2611(e) (sole source purchasing);

— 2. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with KFS to provide consulting services for EIFD and Special Projects consultation services at a cost not to exceed $255,000 for a five-year term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement"); and,

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

ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— ADOPT Resolution No. 25-060 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 1617) TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS”

ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1; the "Amendment") to increase the contract sum from $8,102,322.03 to $8,246,769.71.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE an increase in funds in the amount of $118,080 to be used toward the LA-RICS contract.

ACTION: Item No. 34 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-046, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE PROPOSITION C FUND TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASES OF TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL UPGRADES”

ACTION: Item No. 35 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the purchase of four (4) new John Deere Gators through a purchase agreement with Deere and Company, an authorized Sourcewell vendor, via Contract #031121-DAC for a total not-to-exceed cost of $80,314.56 (Exhibit 1).

— 2. APPROVE the purchase of two (2) new S20 sweepers through a purchase agreement with Staples Advantage, an authorized Sourcewell vendor, via Contract #082724-SCC for a total not-to-exceed cost of $130,559.64 (Exhibit 2).

— 3. APPROVE Resolution NO. 25-058 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"

— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreements, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 36 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Purchase Agreement with BSN Sports, LLC, an authorized dealer, for the purchase of twenty-six (26) Grizzly Adjustable Basketball Court Systems and additional accessories for a total not-to-exceed cost of $133,864.49 (Exhibit No. 1; "Purchase Agreement"), utilizing the cooperative purchasing bidding exemption pursuant to CMC 2611(g) and Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing agreement #R201101 for purposes of compliance with the bidding requirements of the purchasing ordinance.

— 2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with BSN Sports, LLC, for the removal of the existing basketball court systems and the installation of the new Grizzly adjustable basketball systems for a total not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $74,995.00 (Exhibit No. 2; "Public Works Agreement").

— 3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement and the Public Works Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 37 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ACCEPT the 2025 Dodgers Dreamteam grant that will provide $42,150 in funding and in-kind services to the City of Carson;

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-057, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO FORMALLY ACCEPT A 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM GRANT";

— 3. APPROVE the Grant Agreement (Exhibit No. 3); and

— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 38 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Purchase Agreement with White Cap, L.P. and issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $57,023.20 for the purchase of a One Yard Towable Concrete Mixing Trailer through Sourcewell Contract #091422-WCP (Exhibit No. 2).

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

ACTION: Item No. 39 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with SC Fuels (Exhibit 4; the "Draft Amendment"); and

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

ACTION: Item No. 40 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1667: Upgrade Existing Traffic Signal – Avalon Boulevard at Gardena Boulevard in the amount of $787,887.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Select Electric, Inc.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 3. ADOPT Resolution 25-051, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"

Item No. 41 was heard after Item No. 15.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-052 “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 $450,000.00.  (EXHIBIT NO. 1).

ACTION: Item No. 42 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Tait & Associates for on-call professional engineering services increasing the contract sum by $350,000 for a total contract sum of $1,250,000.00

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

ACTION: Item No. 43 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with RKA Corporation for additional design services in the amount of $57,500 for Project 675: Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed contract sum to $934,938.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 44 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL CITY STYLE GUIDE AS THE STANDARD FOR ALL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS PRODUCED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY"

— 2. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only and WAIVE further reading, Ordinance No. 25- 2511, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 4130.1 (ADOPTION OF CITY SEAL AND LOGO) TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 4131 (USE OF CITY SEAL – RESTRICTIONS), SECTION 4132 (USE OF CITY SEAL – EXCEPTIONS), SECTION 4133 (CITY SEAL – COMMERCIAL USE OF) AND SECTION 4134 (IMITATION OF CITY SEAL PROHIBITED) OF, CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE IV (PUBLIC PEACE) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO FORMALLY ADOPT NEW CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND EXPAND REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL TO APPLY TO THE CITY LOGO"

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:52 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:53 P.M.)

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about camp shirt logos. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated that there are variations of program logos for recreation and other division logos which will be brought for City Council's review.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated there should only be one official logo and other options can be placed on the back of the shirt. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. reiterated that he would like something official for recreation.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox stated that there is a difference between a participant wearing a t-shirt and employees' uniforms.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas asked about placing a rhinestone on the logo and City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated that would not be in line with the style guide.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he has concerns with the number of color variations. He believes the city seal should be more official looking and should involve more input from the residents. He would rather have an open process and does not like a letter replaced by a symbol. People have asked him what the difference is between the city logo and the city seal.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 25- 2509, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6320 (INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS) AND SECTION 6329 (DENIAL OF LICENSE) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING), SECTION 6376 (GRANTING OR REFUSAL OF PERMIT) AND SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR DENY BUSINESS LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION"

Revenue Manager Antonio Velasco gave a report.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued the item for further legal review with no objection heard.

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

ACTION: Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas appointed Ernestine Leverette to the regular member position as her uncontested appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 2 position.

Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas appointed Lisa Cottrell-Fulbright to the regular member position as her uncontested appointment to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 1 position.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Freddie Gomez as Alternate 2 to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Community Representative on the Public Relations Commission.

Public Safety Commission

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

Motion to Approve Mayor Davis-Holmes' appointment of Freddie Gomez as Alternate 2 to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission and removal of Aisha Childs, Alternate 3, from the Public Safety Commission submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and

— 2. ADOPT, Ordinance No. 25-2505, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 4105 (ILLEGAL DUMPING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE”, and

— 3. APPROVE the administrative citation fines to be assessed for violations of the city’s illegal dumping ordinance