City Council Regular Meeting
** Revised **
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. ELDER FUA'NUU LEA'EA FROM HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
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 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).
3. 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) (Items 4-5)
4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 6-13)
6. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON CITYWIDE ENTERPRISE PERMITTING & LICENSING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
7. RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC INFORMATION DIVISION FOR RECEIVING THE BLUE PENCIL & GOLD SCREEN AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS
8. RECOGNIZING THE MULTIMEDIA DIVISION FOR RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICIALS
9. CINCO DE MAYO RECAP VIDEO
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
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
CONSENT (Items 14-29)
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. 26-061 , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,897,503.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 185036 THROUGH 185309 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,897,503.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 185036 THROUGH 185309"
15. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
16. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, CYBER LIABILITY, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE (CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT), EARTHQUAKE, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, AIRCRAFT (DRONE), CRIME, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY, FIDUCIARY LIABILITY, SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY, AND TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FY 2026/27 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) to renew the City's Cyber Liability, Excess Liability, and Excess Worker’s Compensation insurance policies for FY 2026/27, and to pay the FY 2025/26 workers compensation audit premium at an overall cost of not-to-exceed $3,099,700; and,
— 2. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to renew All Risk Property, Auto Physical Damage, Inland Marine (Contractor Equipment), Parametric Earthquake, Crime, Fiduciary Liability, Aircraft (Drone) Liability, Storage Tank Liability, Special Event Liability and Volunteer Accident insurance policies for FY 2026/27 with incumbent carriers or other insurance companies that provide the best terms and pricing, at an overall cost of not-to-exceed $482,489; and,
— 3. APPROVE California Transit Indemnity Pool (CalTIP) to renew the City’s Transit Liability Insurance for the FY 2026/27 term at a premium of not-to-exceed $150,000.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN YANETA LACEY AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff and Yaneta Lacey and City of Carson; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
18. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
19. CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY- CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Statement of Investment Policy
20. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-065, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PROVISIONS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AS ENACTED BY SENATE BILL NO. 707 REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE OCCURRING DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-065, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PROVISIONS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AS ENACTED BY SENATE BILL NO. 707 REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE OCCURRING DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS"
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CARSON NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Amendment No. 3 to the MDG Associates, Inc. Contract Services Agreement to provide environmental review services for the City's Neighborhood Pride Program.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 3 subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
22. CONSIDER APPROVING CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM RESTRICTED GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 07-CCEP-27 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) TO RECEIVE UP TO $185,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “CLEAN & PROUD CARSON” INITIATIVE; AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-060, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND” (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Restricted Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), allowing the City to participate in the Clean California Local Grant Program and receive grant funding of up to $185,000 for the proposed project; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Restricted Grant Agreement and all related grant documents, amendments, and sub-recipient agreements necessary to implement the project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-060, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND.”
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR SOFTWARE, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH ESI ACQUISITION, INC., A JUVARE COMPANY, FOR WEBEOC (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a five-year Software, Support, and Maintenance Agreement with ESi Acquisition, Inc., a Juvare Company, for the City’s WebEOC emergency management platform in an amount not to exceed $178,565.76; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 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. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers Inc. for continued on-call project management, on-call construction management, and on-call construction inspection services for an additional $781,074.00 resulting in an adjusted amount not-to-exceed $2,198,600.00 for an additional three years; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY REAL RUN ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED TO WAIVE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SUMMER YOUTH WORKER SERVICES FOR THE ADULT REAL RUN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a request by Real Run Enterprise Incorporated to waive fees in the amount of $3,920.80 for the use of Summer Youth Workers for the Adult Real Run Sports League.
26. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DEERE & COMPANY, DBA JOHN DEERE, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1) JOHN DEERE 4066R COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR WITH ACCESSORIES FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bid process as defined and permitted by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610;
— 2. APPROVE a Purchase Agreement with Deere & Company dba John Deere, an authorized Sourcewell vendor via Contract #112624-DAC, for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 4066R Compact Utility Tractor (52 PTO hp) and accessories for a total not-to-exceed cost of $78,801.50 (Exhibit No.1): and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney
27. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-045, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT” (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-045, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT” (Exhibit 2).
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO., DBA SC FUELS, TO PROVIDE CARDLOCK AND ON-CALL GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,500,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a five-year agreement with Southern Counties Oil Company, dba SC Fuels (“SC Fuels”), to provide Cardlock and on-call gasoline and diesel fuel services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW WAV60-118 ELECTRIC ORDER PICKER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal competitive bidding process and authorize the use of cooperative purchasing and a written contract, as permitted under Sections 2611(g) and 2605(b)(1)(ii) of the Carson Municipal Code; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the issuance of a Purchase Order to Crown Equipment Corporation in the amount of $33,211.98 for the purchase of one new WAV60-118 electric order picker for the Public Works Department’s Warehouse Management Division.
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 30-31)
30. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. DISCUSS this report.
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 (Item 32)
32. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 AT 18800 BROADWAY AVENUE, APN 7339-014-009 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived and ADOPT 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 AT 18800 BROADWAY AVENUE, APN 7339-014-009"; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Development Agreement No. 33-23 with VESI 27, LLC following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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 28, 2026