Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 15.

Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave a Pubic Safety Report for the month of October.

Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 5.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Lisa Ellis and read her biography. She read and presented the proclamation to Lisa Ellis who accepted with words of gratitude.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. introduced Natalie Thorpe, Clinical Director of Maternal Child Health Services at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Elizabeth Lowerison, Day Nurse Manager for NICU/Pediatrics at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He read and presented the proclamation to them who accepted with words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recognized Paris Nails & Spa, a small business in the city that opened in March 2025. She announced Small Business Saturday is November 29, 2025. Owners Tim and Angelina accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude.

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

James Nguyen, Special Projects Manager with the Community and Economic Development Department, gave a PowerPoint presentation update on the Commercial Facade Improvement Program. 

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked and commended staff for their work.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked if assistance can be given to the current tenants whose business is undergoing construction. Special Projects Manager James Nguyen responded in the affirmative.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested staff to move expeditiously with the program.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the steps for businesses to apply for the program. Special Projects Manager James Nguyen responded to his question.

After Item No. 7, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced that Item No. 12 will be presented at a later date.

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

Dianne Thomas, Chair of the Planning Commission, acknowledged the Community Development Department staff and members of the Planning Commission who were present. She shared a video of Planning Projects. 

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced that Item No. 14 will be presented at a later date.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced that Item No. 15 will be presented at a later date.

Item No. 16 was heard after Item No. 6.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced new Community and Economic Development Director Nathan Freeman who offered comments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes welcomed Nathan Freeman to the city.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested a supermarket in the District 3 area. 

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear welcomed Nathan Freeman to the city.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-130, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,835,033.12, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 275, 181592 THROUGH 181930." 

ACTION:     Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. 

ACTION:     Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. 

ACTION:     Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-132, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY THE CITY CLERK AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED ‘A PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE SALE AND USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON’” 

ACTION:     Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111 TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CLASSIFICATION TO ACHIEVE PAY EQUITY WITH THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTIONS OFFICER CLASSIFICATION". 

ACTION:     Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Exhibit No 4; "Amendment No. 3"); and,

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

Item No. 23 was heard after approval of the Consent items. 

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested an update of percentage of riders for the routes which was not included in the report.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared that he would provide the routes to Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. by end of the week. Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr.'s concern is that the residents were used to the City's own transportation and not Long Beach.

Director Whittiker, Jr. assured him that the partnership with Long Beach is not new and there have been no issues with the ridership. 

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting.)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted cost benefit analysis. Director Whittiker, Jr. stated he would provide a report of the cost benefit analysis regarding the ridership to the City Council.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked if the new City logo is affixed to the Carson route buses. Director Whittiker, Jr. and Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox responded to his question.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1) to increase the contract sum from $8,246,769.71 to $8,288,521.52; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. for Project No. 1368, Carriage Crest Park Expansion and Improvements Project, for an additional amount of $200,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,104,455, and extending the term of the contract until June 30, 2026; and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RESEND approval of Council Action on March 18, 2025 Item No. 25 for Final Map;

— 2. APPROVE Parcel Map No. 84441 for a lot split for commercial purposes located at 101 & 107 East Carson Street;

— 3. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report; and,

— 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Parcel Map on the face of Parcel Map No. 84441

ACTION:     Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Beador Construction Company Inc., for Project No. 675 - Sepulveda Bridge Widening from Alameda Boulevard to Intermodal Way, in the amount not to exceed $21,975,300;

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

— 3. AUTHORIZE a 10% construction contingency (approximately $2,197,530) to address any unforeseen construction conditions that way arise, funded entirely through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Measure M Grant.

ACTION:     Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Successor Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions for a term of five (5) years with three one-year renewals; and,

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

ACTION:     Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a supplemental budget in the amount of approximately $100,000.00 for Capital Improvement Project No. 1610: Foisia Park Improvements, to cover the cost of replacing hydro-seed with sod.

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-131, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to transfer funds between 101-99-999-904-8009 and 101-99- 999-904-8008 to fully fund this supplemental budget. 

ACTION:     Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ADOPT without alteration and pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215(a), Ordinance No. 25-2519, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE ENTITLED “A PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE SALE AND USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON” (Exhibit No. 1); OR

— 2. ORDER a Report on the effects of the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, pursuant to Election Code sections 9215(c) and 9212; and SUBMIT the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, without alteration, to the voters at a General Municipal Election occurring on June 2, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9215(b) and 1405, by taking the following actions: a. ADOPT Resolution 25-133, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AN INITIATIVE MEASURE, WHICH WILL AMEND ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1 “FIRE PREVENTION” OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON” (Exhibit No. 2); and b. ADOPT Resolution 25-134, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S) AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON” (Exhibit No. 3); and c. ADOPT Resolution 25-135, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING AN INITIATIVE MEASURE, WHICH WILL AMEND ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1 “FIRE PREVENTION” OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE SALE AND USE OF “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON JUNE 2, 2026” (Exhibit No. 4); OR

— 3. ORDER a Report on the effects of the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, pursuant to Election Code sections 9215(c) and 9212; and SUBMIT the proposed initiative Ordinance No. 25-2519, without alteration, to the voters at a General Municipal Election occurring on June 2, 2026, pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9215(b) and 1405. 

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave a report.

Questions were asked and answered.

Assistant City Attorney Jessica Santiago presented the three resolutions related to the June 2, 2026 election.

ACTION:     It was moved to withdraw the ban and allow fireworks to proceed on motion of Council Member, Dr. Hilton, seconded by Council Member Dear.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she would review the staff report to make sure if the motion by Council Member, Dr. Hilton is properly agendized which he can certainly make a motion to direct staff to bring back an ordinance amending the ordinance that put in place the ban and cannot withdraw or amend an ordinance by minute order. It has to be done by ordinance. 

Council Member, Dr. Hilton amended his motion to direct staff to bring back an ordinance that would undo the ordinance that banned the fireworks which Council Member Dear concurred.

Substitute Motion

Mayor Davis-Holmes offered a substitute motion to approve staff recommendation No. 2, to move forward with the resolutions in place and take it to the voters, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr.

During discussion of the motion, Council Member Dear asked the City Clerk the cost to hold the City's special election on June 2, 2026. City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw responded the current cost is approximately $372,438.79 according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office.

Substitute motion to Approve Staff Recommendation No. 2 carried resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.

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

ACTION:     Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes established the Transportation and Dial-A-Ride Services Ad Hoc Committee to consist of Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. and Council Member, Dr. Hilton with no objection heard.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes discussed the makeup of the Human Relations Commission with the two Disability Advocate Members and ordered this item continued to the next meeting with no objection heard.