CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
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)
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.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR PAUL STAKS FROM GREATER LOVE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
No reportable action.
— 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)
No reportable action.
— 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)
No reportable action.
— 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)
No reportable action.
— 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)
No reportable action.
— 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:
1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 rolls for forging sound decisions
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) (Items 7-8)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-12)
9. UPDATE FROM YOUTH COMMISSION
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CINCO DE MAYO
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
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 13)
13. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 6, 2025 (REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 14-28)
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.
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)
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".
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)
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".
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)
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".
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)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
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)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
19. CONSIDER APPROVING A NEW STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE NO. 2.35, RELATED TO CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GRANT AWARDS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT the SMP No. 2.35 (attached as Exhibit No. 1).
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)
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”.
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)
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.
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)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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)
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.
24. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE BJA FISCAL YEAR 24 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) PROGRAM GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)
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.
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)
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.
26. CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEEMENT WITH PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR PARKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
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.
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)
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.
28. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1662: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
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.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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.
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 (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
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"
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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: May 15, 2025