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 internet via: www.carsonca.gov
- Youtube : www.youtube.com/@CityofCarsonCalifornia
- 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 WILLIE YOUNG JR. FROM SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with Los Angeles County, 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 340 E. 192nd Street, Carson, CA 90746, APN# 7339-017-917; and 419 E. 192nd Street, Carson, CA 90746; APN #’s 7338-022-900, and 7339-017-902. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
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: Yaneta Lacey v. City of Carson, et al., County of Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV01469.
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: Virginia Garcia, et al. v. City of Carson, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV00552.
5. 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).
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 tools 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 6)
6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-13)
7. REMINDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM JUNE 2 TO JUNE 3 DUE TO THE ELECTION
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NURSES MONTH/ DAY
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ASIAN-AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
10. CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING MICHELE WILSON AS MAYOR FOR THE DAY
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
12. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ON 2026 FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
13. UPDATE ON THE SOCCER GAME PUBLIC VIEWING AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER ON JUNE 12, 2026
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 14)
14. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 5, 2026 (REGULAR)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 15-35)
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.
15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
17. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
18. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-055, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,332,824.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184793 THROUGH 185035 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-055, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,332,824.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184793 THROUGH 185035 FOR GENERAL DEMAND."
20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,657.27, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002115 THROUGH HA-002119 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-06-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,657.27, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002115 THROUGH HA-002119".
21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,387.37, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS A-001991 THROUGH SA-001997 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-06-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,387.37, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001991 THROUGH SA-001997".
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN VERONICA ALVAREZ AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff Veronica Alvarez and City of Carson;
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A 5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FRESHWORKS INC., FOR AN IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT (ITSM) SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT IT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT, SERVICE REQUESTS, AND WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a contract with FreshWorks Inc., for an IT Service Management software to support IT Incident Management, Service Requests, and Workflow Management, for a total contract amount not to exceed $133,652 for a term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR RING CENTRAL UNIFIED COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LICENSE, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINGCENTRAL, INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a Change Order No. 1 with RingCentral, Inc. for Ring Central unified communication software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support in the amount of $74,933.60 and a total contract amount not to exceed $313,889.00, for a term ending upon expiration of the original contract's five (5) year term; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the change order after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
25. CONSIDER APPROVING AN IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS SCHOOL OF NURSING TO ALLOW FACULTY-SUPERVISED NURSING STUDENTS TO PROVIDE FREE NURSING SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Implementing Agreement with the California State University, Dominguez Hills School of Nursing to allow faculty-supervised nursing students to provide free nursing and wellness services to community members at the Carson Event Center (Exhibit No. 4, “Agreement”); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
26. CONSIDER AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO DALE COOPER LLC DBA SAFE SLIDE RESTORATION TO PROVIDE WATER SLIDE RESTORATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE DOMINGUEZ AND HEMINGWAY AQUATIC CENTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Public Works Agreement to Dale Cooper LLC dba Safe Slide Restoration to perform comprehensive restoration and resurfacing services for the water slides located at the Dominguez and Hemingway Aquatic Centers in an amount not-to-exceed $145,589, and to provide annual maintenance and inspection services for those facilities over a five-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $139,475, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $285,064 (Exhibit No. 2, “Agreement”); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Dale Cooper LLC dba Safe Slide Restoration following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (SOCALGAS) FOR A NATURAL GAS SERVICE LINE EXTENSION AND GAS METER UPGRADES AT THE CITY’S CORPORATE YARD (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for installation of a natural gas service line extension and upgrade of the existing gas meter at the City’s Corporate Yard in an amount not-to-exceed $5,550.96; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CITYWIDE HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. REAFFIRM the waiver of the formal bidding process pursuant to the piggybacking provisions of the Carson Municipal Code, as authorized under Article 2, Chapter 6, Section 2611(f); and,
— 2. APPROVE a Hazardous Waste Removal Services Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for the provision of on-call emergency hazardous waste response services and scheduled citywide hazardous waste collection services, for a five-year term and a total contract amount not-to-exceed $375,000 (Exhibit No. 1); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRAFFITI PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INC TO PROVIDE GRAFFITI ABATEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for continued citywide graffiti abatement services, increasing the contract amount by $129,600 for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $388,800 and extending the agreement term by one additional year; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADL PLANNING, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1726: COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD AND EAST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ADL Planning, Inc. in the amount of $10,017.50 for additional design coordination and construction support services associated with Project No. 1726: Community Center Courtyard and East Parking Lot Improvements, and extend the agreement term by an additional 370 calendar days through November 1, 2026; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ADL Planning, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-050, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1452: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION AND MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS ON FIGUEROA STREET, MAIN STREET, 223RD STREET, AND AVALON BOULEVARD, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.09, FTIP #LA9919326 AND LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.10, FTIP #LA9919335 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 26-050, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS NO.1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1452: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION AND MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS ON FIGUEROA STREET, MAIN STREET, 223RD STREET, AND AVALON BOULEVARD, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.09, FTIP #LA9919326 AND LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.10, FTIP #LA9919335”, increasing Measure M funds by a total of $6,813,862 (Exhibit No. 6); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendments No. 1 to Funding Agreements #MM4601.09 and #MM4601.10 following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the construction of bike lanes and median modifications as part of Project No. 1452.
32. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1784: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (CENTRAL AVENUE & UNIVERSITY DRIVE) (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Public Works Agreement for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification (Central Avenue & University Drive) in the amount of $667,241.00 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. (Exhibit No. 3); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Public Works Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE a 10% construction contingency of $66,724.10 to address any unforeseen construction conditions that may arise.
33. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-029, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1780: VICTORIA TRANSIT CENTER, LACMTA PROJECT # MR524.02, FTIP #LA9919119 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 26-029, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MEASURE R TRANSIT INVESTMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT”, increasing Measure R funds by $7,952,000 (Exhibit No. 5); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the design and construction of the transit center as part of Project No. 1780.
34. CONSIDER A FINDING OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR PROJECT NO. 1534 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – SANTA FE BIKE LANE (CITYWIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 AND 15304 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES AND FILING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” WITH THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE a finding that Project No. 1534: Active Transportation Program - Santa Fe Bike Lane (Citywide Community Safety Improvements) is exempt from environmental review as a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) and Section 15304(h) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a “Notice of Exemption” with the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1534: Active Transportation Program - Santa Fe Bike Lane (Citywide Community Safety Improvements).
35. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-054, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND, TO CORRECT THE PROJECT ACCOUNT BUDGET FOR PW1667 - UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND", to correct the project account for PW1667 - Upgrade Existing Traffic Signal – Avalon Boulevard at Gardena Boulevard.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 36)
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.
36. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER (1) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-056, REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY SITE PLAN AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW (DOR) NO. 1935-23 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 1128-23, FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION, AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DOR NO. 1935-23 AND CUP NO. 1128-23, AND (2) INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2608, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) NO. 33-23 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND VESI 27, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 100-MEGAWATT BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) LOCATED AT 18800 BROADWAY (APN: 7339-014-009) (CITY COUNCIL).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, RECEIVE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing; and,
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-056, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING, PURSUANT TO CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9173.4(C)(2)(d), THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY SITE PLAN AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW NO. 1935-23 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1128-23, AND FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW NO. 1935-23 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1128-23 FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY LOCATED AT 18800 BROADWAY AVENUE (APN 7339-014-009);" and,
— 3. INTRODUCE and CONDUCT a first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, of Ordinance No. 26-2608, "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) FINDING A CEQA EXEMPTION WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 33-23; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 33-23 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND VESI 27, LLC FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT LOCATED AT 18800 BROADWAY AVENUE, APN 7339-014-009; and
— 4. DIRECT the City Manager or designee to prepare a summary of Ordinance No. 26-2608 for publication in accordance with Charter Section 314.
DISCUSSION (Items 37-38)
37. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Budget Workshop to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan; and,
— 2. PROVIDE direction to staff regarding the projects, funding priorities, and proposed improvements to be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget document.
38. 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: May 14, 2026