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City Council Regular Meeting

** Revised **

CITY OF CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilmember	Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember	Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk	Monica Cooper, City Treasurer

“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)

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 at 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 any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.

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.

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

CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)

FLAG SALUTE

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. BISHOP TERRY LOVELL BROWN SR. FROM JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)

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.

— A closed session will be held, 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: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC; Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC v. City of Carson, Second Appellate District Case No. B335686.

— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Brandi Lewin v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court Case no. 24CMSC00943

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 3 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. UPDATE FROM SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION

7. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING MARCH AS KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH

8. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

9. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE WINNER OF THE RISING STAR COMPETITION

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 FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: MARCH 4, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 26, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE the minutes as listed.

CONSENT (Items 11-27)

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. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).

12. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

13. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF THE AGREEMENT WITH BRI CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS LICENSE TAX (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Contract Services by and between the City of Carson and BRI Consulting Group Inc. to increase the contract sum to $1,000,946.95 and extend the term to March 31, 2028

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

14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,242,345.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 177867 THROUGH 178050 AND 234 THROUGH 234 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-036, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,242,345.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 177867 THROUGH 178050 AND 234 TO 234 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,539.26, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002035 THROUGH HA-002041 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-04-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,539.26, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002035 THROUGH HA-002041".

16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-03-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,918.09, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001944 THROUGH SA-001948 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-03-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,918.09, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001944 THROUGH SA-001948".

17. CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HP COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1797: CITYWIDE MUNICIPAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING AND EXCAVATION CONSTRUCTION PHASE I. (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD a construction contract for Project No. 1797: Citywide Municipal Fiber Optic Network Phase I not to exceed the amount of $26,919,708.50, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, HP Communications, Inc.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract with HP Communications, Inc. after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

18. CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 25-030 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS, INC’S EPA EJ THRIVING COMMUNITIES SUBGRANT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-030, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEUR'S(SEE), INC’S EPA EJ THRIVING COMMUNITIES SUBGRANT

19. CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE.

20. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-037 APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) FULL-TIME UNION, LOCAL 809 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-037, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (WITH UPDATED SALARY TABLE) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME), LOCAL 809 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027."

21. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE AND FILE

22. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SIX (26) GRIZZLY ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL COURT SYSTEMS THROUGH A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC, AND A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE OLD SYSTEMS AND INSTALL THE NEW ADJUSTABLE GRIZZLY COURT SYSTEMS AT CARSON, CALAS, DOLPHIN, DOMINGUEZ, HEMINGWAY, VETERANS AND STEVENSON PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2610, and 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 a total not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $74,995.00 (Exhibit No. 2; "Public Works Agreement"); and

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

23. CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ED'S FENCING, INC. TO REPLACE THE TENNIS COURT FENCING AT DOLPHIN PARK (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Ed's Fencing, Inc. for a total not to exceed Contract Sum of $59,970.00 (Exhibit No. 1).

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

24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LYFT, INC. FOR SUBSIDIZED LYFT RIDES BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Lyft, Inc.

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

25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO.84441: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 101 & 107 EAST CARSON STREET (CITY COUNCIL).

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

— 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

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

26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PB LOADER CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 2025 FORD F750 WATER TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TREE MAINTENACE SECTION (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Purchase Agreement with PB Loader Corporation and issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $154,840.00 for the purchase of one new 2025 Ford F-750 water truck through Sourcewell Contract #080521-PBL (Exhibit No. 1).

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

27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOOLE DESIGN GROUP TO PREPARE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN FOR PROJECT NO. 1785: BICYCLE MASTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Toole Design Group for Project No. 1785: Bicycle Master Plan for a not-to-exceed amount of $851,948.52.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 3. ADOPT Resolution 25-034, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 28)

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.

28. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 6, 2025.

— 2. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (PY2025) CDBG budget.

— 5. APPROVE the submission of the City’s 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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)

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

ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Items 30-31)

30. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

— 2. ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2507, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9"

31. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506 APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611 PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET (CITY COUNCIL).

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— CONDUCT a Second Reading, by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2506, “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611 PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET”.

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

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: March 13, 2025

** Revised **

CITY OF CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1 Councilmember	Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember	Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk	Monica Cooper, City Treasurer

PUBLIC INFORMATION

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 at 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 any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.

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.

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

CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)

FLAG SALUTE

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. BISHOP TERRY LOVELL BROWN SR. FROM JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)

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)

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

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 3 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. UPDATE FROM SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION

7. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING MARCH AS KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH

8. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

9. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE WINNER OF THE RISING STAR COMPETITION

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 10)

10. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: MARCH 4, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 26, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE the minutes as listed.

CONSENT (Items 11-27)

11. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).

12. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

13. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF THE AGREEMENT WITH BRI CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS LICENSE TAX (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract with HP Communications, Inc. after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

19. CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

21. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE AND FILE

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with BSN Sports, LLC for a total not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $74,995.00 (Exhibit No. 2; "Public Works Agreement"); and

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

23. CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ED'S FENCING, INC. TO REPLACE THE TENNIS COURT FENCING AT DOLPHIN PARK (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Ed's Fencing, Inc. for a total not to exceed Contract Sum of $59,970.00 (Exhibit No. 1).

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

24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LYFT, INC. FOR SUBSIDIZED LYFT RIDES BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Lyft, Inc.

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

25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO.84441: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 101 & 107 EAST CARSON STREET (CITY COUNCIL).

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

— 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOOLE DESIGN GROUP TO PREPARE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN FOR PROJECT NO. 1785: BICYCLE MASTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Toole Design Group for Project No. 1785: Bicycle Master Plan for a not-to-exceed amount of $851,948.52.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 3. ADOPT Resolution 25-034, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 28)

28. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 6, 2025.

— 2. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (PY2025) CDBG budget.

DISCUSSION (Item 29)

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

ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Items 30-31)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)

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: March 13, 2025