CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.” (Government Code Section 54954.2)
- Treat everyone courteously
- Listen to others respectfully
- Exercise self-control
- Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints
- Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate
- Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and tools for forging sound decisions
RULES OF DECORUM:
- No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
- All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member.
- Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
- All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.
- All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods. There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:
- Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the i n t e r n e t v i a : w w w . c a r s o n c a . g o v o r o n Y o u t u b e : www.youtube.com/c/CityofCarsonCaliforniaOfficialYouTubePage
- Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99)
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
- Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca.gov. The cut-off time to submit any email communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or in the white box outside City Hall. The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or at the white box or any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. MINISTER KITA HUTCHINS FROM GLORY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 4)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. 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 AME, CPSA, and, AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
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 pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is 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.
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 2 case(s)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 6 - 9)
6. REMINDER OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM NOVEMBER 5 TO NOVEMBER 6 DUE TO THE ELECTION
7. REMINDER OF CITY OF CARSON E-WASTE RECYCLING & PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO JAKE GUZMAN FOR BEING AN OUTSTANDING 1ST GRADER AND SON
9. PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY TO LULA JADE DUNIVANT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 10)
10. APPROVAL OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY OCTOBER 1, 2024 MINUTES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 11 - 21)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
11. CLAIM AND DEMANDS: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-101 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-101
12. CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-10-CHA (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-10-CHA
13. CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-10-CSA (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-10-CSA
14. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE AND FILE
15. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTERDEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE
16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMER 1, 202 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE
17. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN GLOBAL SECURITY INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD American Global Security, Inc a three-year contract with two additional optional one-year extensions, to provide building security services to the City of Carson, for the period beginning November 11, 2024 through November 10, 2027, for a total cost not-to-exceed $2,660,542.87.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide professional services in preparation of the Consolidated Plan, One-Year Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, at a cost not to exceed $59,400
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
19. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR RING CENTRAL UNIFIED COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH RINGCENTRAL, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a contract with RingCentral, Inc. for Ring Central unified communication software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support for a total contract amount not to exceed $238,955.40, for a term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
20. CONSIDER RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1649: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERSECTION UPGRADES - AVALON BOULEVARD AT VICTORIA STREET, MAIN STREET AT SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, MAIN STREET AT 223RD STREET, AND FIGUEROA STREET AT TORRANCE BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Traffic Signal Intersection Upgrades – Avalon Blvd. at Victoria, Main St. at Sepulveda, Main St. at 223rd St., and Figueroa St. at Torrance Blvd. Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1649: Traffic Signal Intersection Upgrades – Avalon Blvd. at Victoria, Main St. at Sepulveda, Main St. at 233rd St., and Figueroa St. and Torrance Blvd. (Exhibit No. 2).
21. CONSIDER THE CHANGE IN FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH ONYX PAVING (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE AND FILE
— 2. REAFFIRM AND APPROVE the agreement with Onyx Paving using paving maintenance CIP-General Funds.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 22)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
22. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FIVE -YEAR PLAN AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-100 TO RE-ALLOCATE FUNDS BETWEEN ACTIVITES TWO AND SIX FROM THE TOTAL GRANT ALLOCATION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the public Hearing, TAKE public Testimony, and Close the Public Hearing.
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 24-100, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Amending the Five-Year Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant".
— 3. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to (i) execute the second amendment to the Standard Agreement when prepared by HCD consistent with Resolution No. 24-100, and (ii) administer the program funds for each activity as per the Resolution and the second amendment.
DISCUSSION (Items 23 - 24)
23. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF REVISED NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the modified Neighborhood Pride Program guidelines.
24. 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 EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
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 except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;
— 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
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (None)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS (None)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: October 9, 2024