City Council Regular Meeting
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 JOSHUA BAKER FROM SOUTH BAY NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER
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 title of such litigation is as follows: Ruben Hovanesian v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV01560.
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: Monique Alvarez, et. al. v. Prologis, Inc., City of Carson, et. al. LA Superior Court No. 21CVSV38929.
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with Theresa Sardisco, with whom the City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 24205 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745, APN: 7406-017-035. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— 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.
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 (Items 9-14)
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO - AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 12, 2025, AS NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC MONTH
13. UPDATE FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION
14. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY OF CARSON'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM
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 15)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 (SPECIAL) AND SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 (REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 16-27)
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.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-120, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,165,159.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181067 THROUGH 181355 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,165,159.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181067 THROUGH 181355."
17. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-122 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH SECONDARY MANUFACTURES ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN AND ZYDUS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreements and Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus.
— 2. APPROVE the Eight California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus.
— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-122 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.
19. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY RELATED TO PROCEDURAL TERMS FOR A POTENTIAL APPLICATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE OF THE REFINERY LOCATED AT 1520 E. SEPULVEDA BLVD. FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with Phillips 66 Company (Exhibit No. 1; “MOU”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
20. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE
21. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE NEW 2025 OR NEWER MID-SIZE ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS USE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-117 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-117 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”
— 2. APPROVE a purchase order with Winner Chevrolet, Inc., for two (2) Chevrolet Equinox EV SUVs and three (3) Chevrolet Blazer EV SUVs, with a total budget not to exceed $220,000.00.
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers Inc. to add on-call project management services and on-call construction inspection services by $461,750.00, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,417,526.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
23. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for a five-year term, with the option for a two (2) year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $4,000,000 over the course of the initial term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement").
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
24. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 23-270 WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC, DBA ST. NICK'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AND DECOR, TO AUTHORIZE HOLIDAY DECORATION ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 2025 WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Contract 23-270 between the City of Carson and T&G Global, LLC, dba St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting & Décor, that would authorize holiday decoration enhancements for the 2025 winter holiday season at a cost of $63,035.00 (Exhibit No. 5; “Amendment No. 3”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
25. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER TO ITERIS, INC. FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR PROJECT NO. 1687 - CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) PROJECT AND CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION 25-115, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding process as allowed by CMC 2611(i)(2) Intellectual property with a unique or special purpose, as documented in writing by the Purchasing Manager.
— 2. WAIVE the formal contract requirement as allowed by CMC 2606(b).
— 3. APPROVE a Purchase Order with Iteris, Inc. for equipment on Project No. 1687 for a total amount not to exceed $295,206.28.
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to Iteris, Inc.
— 5. ADOPT Resolution 25-115 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS," to allocate funds in the amount of $300,000.00 for PW1687 - Carson Street Intelligent Transportation System (Exhibit No. 4).
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PROJECT NO.1515 - CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Carson and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2 extending the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, for Project No.1515 – Carson Storm-water Capture Facility at Carriage Crest Park.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
27. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IGM TECHNOLOGY CORP (GRAVITY) FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) REPORT BOOK (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to Agreement with IGM Technology Corp, for an increased amount not to exceed $39,779.52, increasing the total contract sum to $109,659.52; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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 28-31)
28. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
29. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEAT REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPOINT Shawn Webb, President for FlightWave Aerospace to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for the term expiring June 30, 2027
30. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALFARO COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1649: TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AT FOUR INTERSECTIONS (AVALON BOULEVARD/VICTORIA STREET, MAIN STREET/SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, MAIN STREET/223RD STREET, AND FIGUEROA STREET/TORRANCE BOULEVARD) [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-5403(030)] (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1649: Traffic Signal Upgrade at Four Intersections in the amount of $2,804,525.22 to the lowest responsible bidder, Alfaro Communications Construction Inc.; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
31. 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
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: September 25, 2025