CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 15, 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 (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR JIMMY ORELLANA FROM CALVARY LIFE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)
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)
— 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)
— 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: Vili, Yolanda v City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ17288999).
4. 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: Jose Lim IV v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV01137.
5. 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: Virginia Garcia, et al. v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV00552
6. 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: Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson, et al (Case No. 24STCV14430); Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson (WCAB NO: ADJ18022950).
7. 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 1 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) (Item 8)
8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS
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 9)
9. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JULY 1, 2025 (REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 10-22)
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.
10. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1)
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-082, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,115,900.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179960 THROUGH 180167 AND 257 AND 261 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-082, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,115,900.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179960 THROUGH 180167 AND 257 AND 261 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-09-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,689.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002060 THROUGH HA-002064 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-09-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,689.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002060 THROUGH HA-002064".
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-08-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001961 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-08-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001961".
14. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
15. CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") 24-020 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING STRATEGY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. REJECT all proposals received for RFP 24-020 Economic Development Marketing Strategy and AUTHORIZE staff to resolicit.
16. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF DIEGO VILLALOBOS ON APRIL 25, 1993, IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the establishment of a $25,000 reward.
17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE MONITORING SERVICES (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the contract services agreement with RSG, Inc. for a five year term effective retroactive to July 1, 2025 to provide affordable housing compliance monitoring, reporting and related special projects services for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $349,625.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Authority Chair to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the Authority Counsel.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. TO PROVIDE MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Contract Agreement with RSG for a five year term effective retroactive to July 1, 2025 for a maximum not to exceed amount of $683,750.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
20. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHOURA VENUE SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT SUM AND EXERCISE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 23-022 between the City of Carson and Choura Venue Services (Exhibit No. 3; “Amendment No. 2")
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
21. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT A PROJECT FUNDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1763: CITYWIDE RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1763: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal Program.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
22. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET INC, COLFAX CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT NEW 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (ELECTRIC VEHICLES) MID-SIZE SUVS FOR MULTIPLE DEPARTMENT USE. (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Purchase Order with Winner Chevrolet Inc. for the purchase of eight (8) 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUVs for $246,459.20.
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 (Items 23-24)
23. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW" (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW"
24. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE 25-2516, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO ADD MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON DISABILITY-RELATED MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2516, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2762 (MEMBERS), 2764 (REGULAR MEETINGS), AND 2766 (DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION) OF CHAPTER 7 (DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO ADD MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON DISABILITY-RELATED MATTERS"
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 25)
25. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2514: AN ORDINANCE MAKING A FINDING OF APPLICABILITY OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW PROCEDURES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2514, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A FINDING OF APPLICABILITY OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW PROCEDURES."
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: July 10, 2025