
CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
regular meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 P.M. by Mayor for the Day Gian Peji 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 Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
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; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Nathan Freemen, Director of Community and Economic Development; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; Michael George, Government Affairs Officer; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk
FLAG SALUTE
Gian Peji, Mayor for the Day, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MONETTE ESGUERRA FROM THE NEW AND LIVING WAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Pastor Raul Andres gave the invocation on behalf of Pastor Monette Esguerra.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)
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 title of such litigation is as follows: Jason Cotcher v. City of Carson, WCAB No. ADJ11301772.
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(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Russell Patten, et al. v. City of Carson, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46786.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
4. 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 one case.
ACTION: Did not consider Item No. 4.
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
This item was heard after Item No. 8.
The meeting was recessed at 5:11 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
RULES OF DECORUM:
A recording of the Rules of Decorum 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 6:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:39 PM
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting.)
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 7.
Captain Norman introduced Sergeant Vitogiannis, Deputy Lopez, Deputy Guzman, Deputy Choi, and Deputy Perez who are assigned to the Summer Enforcement Team.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting.)
Captain Norman summarized recent law enforcement activities and gave a crime report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked about the fireworks enforcement. Captain Norman responded to his question.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas asked about the use of drone for investigative enforcement purposes for the fireworks this year. Director Garcia responded to her question.
PRESENTATIONS (Items 6-12)
6. STATE OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM JASON GONSALVES, JOE A. GONSALVES & SON
Item No. 6 was heard after Report on Closed Session Actions.
Jason Gonsalves gave the State of California Legislative Update.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:23 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 6:24 P.M.)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani thanked Jason Gonsalves for his work.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked the status of legislation regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Law and scam-like lawsuits targeting small businesses. Jason Gonsalves stated he would provide an update when available.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. referred to the Alameda Corridor Highway located in the city and goods movement. He asked if there are any discussions regarding the logistics. Jason Consalves stated he would check with the California Transportation Commission (CTC), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and any legislative activity.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton referred to the Weingart Project and asked if there is legislation or discussions in support of more local control regarding the unhoused community. John Gonsalves responded to his question.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting.)
7. FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM JAYSON BRAUDE, KILEY & ASSOCIATES
Jayson Braude gave a Federal Legislative Update via Zoom.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton referred to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) cut in homeless funding and asked how does that affect local communities. Jayson Braude responded to his question.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted constituent complaints about the Torrance Airport. Jayson Braude stated he would offer assistance.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. stated the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to be contacted. The flights leaving Long Beach Airport has increased tremendously. There is concern trying to get the noise reduction window replacement in place for flight pattern. The same was done for LAX near the Century Boulevard area and requested to start the process again. Jayson Braude responded to his request.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked Jayson Braude for his work.
8. CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING GIAN PEJI AS MAYOR OF THE DAY
Item No. 8 was heard after Announcement of Closed Session Items.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented a Certificate of Recognition to Gian Peji as Mayor of the Day. He offered comments and words of gratitude.
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 5.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Renata J. Turner and recognized her for her leadership. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read and presented her a Proclamation Recognizing Lupus Awareness Month. She offered comments and words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recognized Senior Council Aide Keichun Graves for her support.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:57 P.M.)
10. RECAP VIDEO FROM THE CITY OF CARSON'S PARTICIPATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS (ICSC) CONFERENCE IN MAY 2026
City Manager Roberts, Jr. thanked the Economic Development Department - Director Freeman, Economic Development Manager Christopher Palmer, Innovation and Business Liaison LaToya Butler, and Administrative Specialist Kent Tran who were instrumental in the city informational booth at the ICSC.
Economic Development Manager Christopher Palmer gave a post conference report for ICSC. He thanked Innovation and Business Liaison LaToya Butler and Administrative Specialist Kent Tran who both played key roles for a successful event. He thanked the Multimedia Team for assisting with the recap video.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting at 7:01 P.M.)
Staff presented the recap video. Economic Development Manager Christopher Palmer gave additional comments.
Mayor and City Council thanked and commended the Economic Development Team for their excellent work.
11. MENTAL HEALTH FORUM RECAP VIDEO
Staff presented the Mental Health Forum Recap Video.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. offered comments.
12. 128TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION RECAP VIDEO
Staff presented the 128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration Recap Video.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered comments.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered comments.
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 20, 2026 (REGULAR), MAY 21, 2026 (SPECIAL), and JUNE 3, 2026 (REGULAR)- 7:19 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
CONSENT (Items 14-29)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 25 and noted an updated contract was submitted for Item No. 29.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Item No. 29 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove Items No. 24 and 28 for discussion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
14. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2026, THROUGH MAY 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS GOVERNMENT GROUP FOR CONTINUED ANNUAL DEBT ADMINISTRATION, ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE CALCULATION, CDIAC REPORTING AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE REPORTING SERVICES, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement with NBS Government Group to extend the agreement term for an additional two years and to expand the scope of services to include CDIAC reporting and continuing disclosure reporting services, resulting in a revised total contract amount not to exceed $132,140.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-068, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,583,638.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 185310 THROUGH 185578 AND 305 AND 306 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-068, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,583,638.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 185310 THROUGH 185578 AND 305 AND 306 FOR GENERAL DEMAND."
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,912.47, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002120 THROUGH HA-002127 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-06-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,912.47, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002120 THROUGH HA-002127".
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-08-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $133.51, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS A-001998 THROUGH SA-001999 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-08-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $133.51, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001998 THROUGH SA-001999".
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, REQUESTING ELECTION SERVICES FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK, AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS AND CANDIDATE FEES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-057, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.”
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-058, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY BE PERMITTED TO RENDER ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CARSON RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403.”
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-059, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE FEES AND CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026.”
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT (C-22-202) WITH GOFORTH & MARTI TO PURCHASE, DELIVER, AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 8 to the Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Goforth & Marti to purchase, deliver, and install additional office furniture for the Public Safety & Emergency Management Department for a cost of $33,947.09; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC. FOR THE MINI PARK VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROJECT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-066 APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. PW1818 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-066, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND"; and
— 2. APPROVE a five-year Public Works Agreement with Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $461,662.25, of which $421,972.18 is attributable to the Mini Park Video Surveillance System Installation Project, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney; and
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 24 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove this item for discussion.
Director Nora Garcia spoke to this item at the request of City Manager Roberts, Jr. Director Garcia shared that two bids were received to add cameras to the mini parks. In addition to the current infrastructure, Friendship, Walnut, and Perry Street Mini Parks have been added. Reflections Park was removed from the bid because it is involved with another development project.
** Item was Removed from Consent
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
25. CONSIDER A DEPOSIT & REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY, THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, AND CARSON GOOSE OWNER, LLC FOR CHANGES MADE TO LENARDO DRIVE RELATED TO PROPOSED DESIGN CHANGES ON CELLS 4 AND 5 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. APPROVE the Deposit & Reimbursement Agreement with the Carson Reclamation Authority and Carson Goose Owner, LLC for costs associated with design changes to Lenardo Drive requested by CGO to adapt to a proposed site plan.; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 25 at the request of City Manager Roberts, Jr. with no objection heard.
26. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWARE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE STAGELINE PORTABLE SCREEN SYSTEM FOR USE WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S MOBILE STAGE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE the formal competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Section 2610 of the Carson Municipal Code; and,
— 2. APPROVE a Purchase Agreement with Safeware, Inc., an authorized Sourcewell cooperative purchasing vendor under Contract No. 080922-SAF, for the purchase of one (1) Stageline portable screen system, including stage components and all required hardware, for a total amount not to exceed $523,610.41; and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-052 APPROVING THE FY 2026-2027 SB 1 PROJECT LIST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION FUNDING UNDER THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-052, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
28. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH DAKTRONICS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE GALAXY GT6X 8MM HIGH-RESOLUTION LED MARQUEE SIGN FOR CARSON PARK AND APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH CUSTOM SIGNS, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF THE MARQUEE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. AUTHORIZE and APPROVE a purchase order in the amount of $63,583.36 to Daktronics Inc., for the purchase of one Galaxy GT6x 8MM high resolution display consistent with Omnia Partners Contract #R220601 (Exhibit 1); and,
— 2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Custom Signs, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $43,814.50, plus contingency for a grand total of $48,195.95; and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Custom Signs Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 24.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove this item for discussion and offered comments.
** Item was Removed from Consent
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR PURCHASE, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH MIS SECURITY LLC FOR THE RONIN WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. APPROVE a five-year Purchase, Support, and Maintenance Agreement with MIS Security, LLC for the purchase, installation, training, support, and maintenance of the RONIN Weapons Detection System in an amount not to exceed $82,455.00; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted an updated contract was submitted.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a report.
Director Garcia gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked about what would happen if someone who has a pacemaker came to City Hall. He asked if staff is trained to wand. Director Garcia shared that staff is trained to wand for any health reasons.
** Item was Removed from Consent
Motion To Approve submitted by Arleen Bocatija-Rojas seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 30)
30. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-063, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND, CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-CSA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-07-CHA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY (HOUSING AUTHORITY) CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-064 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, AND APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 SPECIAL EVENTS AND 5-YEAR CIP PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, RECEIVE public testimony regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-063, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget in the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund.
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-07-CSA, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Successor Agency Budget.
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-07-CHA, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Carson Housing Authority Budget.
— 5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-064, approving the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Appropriations Limit.
— 6. APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Special Events Budget.
— 7. APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Director Jefferson gave a PowerPoint presentation of the 26/27 Proposed General Fund Surplus.
Discussion ensued regarding the oil tax.
Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation of the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about the status of the traffic signal at University Drive and Central Avenue. City Engineer Gilbert Marquez responded to his question.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the street paving project.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted a separate slide being proposed for this year.
Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. noted $8 million appropriated for continuing paving work.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the $8 million budget for the street paving project. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded that the $8 million budget is built in to the budget and stated there is no separate slide available.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to see the continuance of the street paving project. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. noted for Phase 11.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about the $12.5 million for road work. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded to his question.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about streets that will be repaved. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded to her question.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about the MLK street project. Director Jefferson responded to his question.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton inquired about the Lenardo Drive project and why it is in this budget. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted because it is a city street. City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted that the City is responsible for the street.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani elaborated on the Lenardo Drive project.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation of the FY 2026/27 Proposed Special Event Budget.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the Samoan Flag Day and requested to increase the budget by $5k. Director Jefferson responded to her inquiry.
Motion to direct staff to increase allocation from $10,000 to $15,000 to the Samoan Flag Day budget submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Director Jefferson gave a recap and thanked everyone for their work with the budget.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
DISCUSSION (Items 31 - 32)
31. CONSIDER ADOPTING AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND INTRODUCING A REGULAR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 (MORATORIUM ON ROADWAY PAVEMENT CUTS) TO ARTICLE II (STREETS) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPOSE MORATORIUM ON ROADWAY PAVEMENT CUTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION— 1. ADOPT, by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the City Council, Ordinance No. 26-2609U, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 (MORATORIUM ON ROADWAY PAVEMENT CUTS) TO ARTICLE II (STREETS) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPOSE MORATORIUM ON ROADWAY PAVEMENT CUTS”; and,
— 2. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 26-2610, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 (MORATORIUM ON ROADWAY PAVEMENT CUTS) TO ARTICLE II (STREETS) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPOSE MORATORIUM ON ROADWAY PAVEMENT CUTS.”
Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about asphalt and pavement repair. City Engineer Gilbert Marquez responded to his question.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
32. 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)- 8:27 PM
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 noted changes that need to be made to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Council Member, Dr. Hilton appointed Sheila Richardson as At-large Member to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board as his uncontested appointment, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Resident Homeowner Member.
Environmental Commission
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton appointed Dan Morgan as his uncontested appointment to the Environmental Commission.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Robert Lesley
Offered comments regarding Harry Wilson and the upcoming bus trip to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Meeting regarding the Weingart Project on June 23, 2026
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear provided updates on recent community events he attended.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. offered the following comments:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered the following comments:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered the following comments:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked staff to display the flyer for the 4th of July Fireworks Drone Show, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., Dignity Health Sports Park, free event for all ages. Staff responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced the following:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following comments:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Simeon B. Ginyard, Sr.
Andrew K. Hudson, Jr.
Willie G. Gauff, Sr.
Jerry Quinones Lee
Shirley Currie
Vera Rhone
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 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
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Signature