CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
regular meeting
MAY 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
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 Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton (Entered at 5:05 P.M.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (Entered at 6:31 P.M.)
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; and Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR PAUL STAKS FROM GREATER LOVE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH - 5:05 PM
Pastor Paul Staks gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
-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 titles of such litigations are 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.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
-A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Watson Land Co. v. City of Carson, Second Appellate District Case No. 337154 & 339922.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)-
-A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU 721) AME and CPSA, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
-A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one potential case.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
-A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
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 5:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
— 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 titles of such litigations are 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.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
— A closed session will be help, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Watson Land Co. v. City of Carson, Second Appellate District Case No. 337154 & 339922.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)-
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU 721) AME and CPSA, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 1 potential case(s).
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 2 case(s)
RULES OF DECORUM:
The Rules of Decorum recording was presented at the beginning of the meeting.
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 Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas absent.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session report.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced that staff requested the City Council to add a subsequent need item to the Consent calendar to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 25-071 Offering Rewards for Information Resulting in Successful Enforcement Action By the City Against Any Person for Violating the City's Fireworks Ordinance Within the City of Carson. She stated the item cannot wait until the next City Council meeting under urgency item Public Health and Safety which the City needs to adopt to start advertising for the residents' information. She requested that the item be added as a subsequent need item to the Consent calendar. There was no objection from Council Members present. She noted a copy of the staff report is available this evening and in the City Clerk's Office. Also, it will be available online and added as Item No. 28A on the Consent calendar.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting at 6:14 P.M.)
Motion to add subsequent need Consent Item No. 28A to the agenda as described by the City Attorney submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Arleen Rojas.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 7-8)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:16 PM
Captain Norman thanked the City Council for the opportunity to provide a report and summarized the recent law enforcement activities and upcoming activities.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. thanked Captain Norman and the Carson Sheriff Station for their work and for the new Motor Officer. He stated that there are a lot of trucks running the light on 223rd Street and Wilmington Avenue.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he had a similar concern about the 18-wheelers on 223rd Street and Wilmington Avenue.
8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:22 PM
Assistant Chief Kane gave a statistical summary report for the month of April.
PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-12)
9. UPDATE FROM YOUTH COMMISSION- 6:24 PM
Khristopher Redway, Chairman of the Youth Commission, shared that he has learned how to run a formal meeting and listen to complaints from residents and parents. The Youth Commission is working on the Youth Conference and the Youth Pickleball Tournament. They have discussed a Teen Club with after school games, an area to do homework, and an area for tutoring. He announced the upcoming Mental Health Night.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton thanked Chairman Khristopher Redway for being a good leader and encouraged him that learning to run a formal meeting will take him far in life.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear commended Chairman Khristopher Redway that he and the Youth Commission are doing a great job.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. commended Chairman Khristopher Redway and asked him to share when the meetings are and he responded Youth Commission meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CINCO DE MAYO - 6:31 PM
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 6:31 P.M.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation. Mayor and City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to recipients David Torres, Gary Secules, Consuelo Secules, Alannah Secules, Diana Fleming, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Eric Wooldridge for their contribution to the Cinco De Mayo celebration. David Torres offered words of gratitude on behalf of the Carson Car Club Board Members. Photos were taken.
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - 6:37 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared that Dr. Paul Stanbury was scheduled to accept the proclamation but he was unable to attend the meeting this evening. He asked Captain Norman to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Carson Sheriff Department's Mental Evaluation Team. He read the proclamation and presented to Captain Norman who accepted with words of gratitude.
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - 6:43 PM
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read the proclamation in support of Public Works Week, May 18-24, 2025. Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Director of Public Works, Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr. and his team who offered words of gratitude.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:48 P.M.)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 13)
13. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 6, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:58 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Item No. 13 was heard after Item No. 29.
Motion to Approve submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT (Items 14-28)
Consent items were heard after Item No. 12.
Consent items were approved including Item No. 28A, to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 25-071 Offering Rewards for Information Resulting in Successful Enforcement Action By the City Against Any Person for Violating the City's Fireworks Ordinance Within the City of Carson.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton was absent at 6:48 P.M. to 6:52 P.M, however, upon return he asked the City Clerk to put on record his "Yes" vote to the Consent calendar.
Motion To Approve submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Dr. Jawane Hilton
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-067, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,370,681.12, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179018 THROUGH 179135 AND 246 THROUGH 246 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-067, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,370,681.12, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179018 THROUGH 179135 AND 246 TO 246 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-06-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,308.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002047 THROUGH HA-002054 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-06-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,308.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002047 THROUGH HA-002054".
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,230.40, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001951 THROUGH SA-001957 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-05-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,230.40, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001951 THROUGH SA-001957".
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2025 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2025, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER APPROVING A NEW STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE NO. 2.35, RELATED TO CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GRANT AWARDS- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT the SMP No. 2.35 (attached as Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-068 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-027 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-237, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY TREASURER (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-068, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-027 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-237, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE CITY CLERK AND THE CITY TREASURER”.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C-22-070) EXERCISING THE FIRST OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
- RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-070 APPROVING AN UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (AME/SEIU) FULL-TIME UNION (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-070, " 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 ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (AME/SEIU) FULL-TIME UNION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE BJA FISCAL YEAR 24 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) PROGRAM GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT the FY 24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $28,424.00.
— 2. ACCEPT the Award Conditions and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Award Conditions and any related grant documents subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CLIMATEC, LLC SERVICES AGREEMENT (24-109) TO INCREASE CONTRACT SUM FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR THE CITY HALL BASEMENT RENOVATION PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Climatec, LLC (Exhibit No. 1; the "Amendment") for an increase to the contract sum from $378,985.23 to $438,985.23.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
26. CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEEMENT WITH PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR PARKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) - 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a three-year contract to Phoenix Group Information Systems to provide parking and administrative citation processing services to the City of Carson, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, for a total cost not-to-exceed $451,233.58, with two one-year options to extend the term.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., CONTRACT 24-274 FOR TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE THREE CITY OF CARSON PART-TIME CROSSING GUARDS (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., (Exhibit No. 1) to increase the contract sum from $1,617,581.00 to $1,772,351.40.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
28. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1662: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL) - 6:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1662: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
28A. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-071 OFFERING REWARDS FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN SUCCESSFUL ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE CITY AGAINST ANY PERSON FOR VIOLATING THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON
RECOMMENDED ACTION
- APPROVE the Resolution offering rewards for information resulting in successful enforcement action by the City of Carson against any person for violating the City's Fireworks Ordinance.
ACTION: Item No. 28A was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
DISCUSSION (Item 29)
29. 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 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:51 PM
Item No. 29 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
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:
Environmental Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Joseph Hunt to the vacant regular position on the Environmental Commission and appointed Brittney Ford to the other vacant regular position on the Environmental Commission, thereby, created a vacancy of the Alternate 1 position.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting.)
Motion to Approve Mayor Davis-Holmes appointments to the Environmental Commission submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 30)
30. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2511 FOR FORMAL ADOPTION OF NEW CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND EXPANSION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL TO APPLY TO THE CITY LOGO- 6:53 PM
Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 13.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second reading by title only and with full reading waived, and
- 2. ADOPT 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"
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Nancy Cormier
Shared that there are a lot of car drifters on Santa Fe Avenue and Dominguez Street. She spoke with the Watch Commander and was told to speak at the City Council meeting for some additional support. She stated for the last two weekends on Sundays there have been serious car concerns. Also, there is a tree concern near her house.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. to assist Nancy Cormier regarding her tree concern.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
- Attended the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Conference in Palm Springs and appointed to the Executive Board as the new Budget and Audit Department for the CCCA
- Attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in Las Vegas
- Attended the Clean Power Alliance Conference
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
- Attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas
- Asked staff and City Attorney to look at Senate Bill (SB) 777 regarding private cemeteries by Senator Laura Richardson
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about SB 777 and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton responded to his inquiry.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a letter of opposition and City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that she and the City Manager will work on an opposition letter.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reported she attended several conferences.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
- Pleased that so many mayors were asking what Carson is doing at the conferences she attended
- Commended Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. for representing the City well and thanked him for his work
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items earlier in the meeting.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.
The meeting was recessed at 7:12 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 7:18 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes except Council Member Dear absent.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported the City Council went back in to Closed Session because the Mayor is the prevailing party on an item that there was consensus and wanted to reconsider one of the Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1) matters. There was no reportable action taken.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reentered the meeting.)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
This item was heard after Oral Communications (Council Members).
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Alvin J. King
Nate Holden
Peter Ramirez
Resurreccion "Rheztie" De Jesus Surell
Enid Jones
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to add Councilman Andre Spicer's grandmother to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 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