1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton (Entered at 5:02 P.M.) and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear (Entered at 5:05 P.M.)
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety; and Reata Kulcsar, Energy Sustainability Officer
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. Pastor Delores Muller from Believers Victory International Church- 5:05 PM
Pastor Delores Muller gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 - 4)
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:07 PM
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA, and AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:07 PM
— 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: 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.
ACTION: Item No. 3 was not considered.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:07 PM
— 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 four cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
9. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was reconvened at 6:07 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
10. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report.
11. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 5 - 6)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:08 PM
Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked Captain Norman if she had each member of the City Council's cell number and the Captain confirmed that she did.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reported there was a robbery at Shoe Wearhouse and she did not know about it. She stated she would like the Captain to work with the City Manager to ensure that the City Council is made abreast of issues happening in the city before the Facebook pages find out.
Captain Norman shared she is officially full time in Carson as her time is no longer being split with the Sheriff's office.
The mayor asked that she schedules one on one meeting with each member of council.
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:12 PM
Not present.
12. PRESENTATIONS (Items 7 - 13)
7. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM SENATOR STEVEN BRADFORD- 6:12 PM
Senator Steven Bradford congratulated Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton, and Council Member Hicks on their re-elections.
Senator Bradford stated he is in office representing the 35th Senate District for the next 25 days then his term will expire and this is his final legislative update. He thanked the Mayor and City Council on their tremendous leadership and outstanding partnership over the last eight years.
The legislative update was provided in writing which will be added to the minutes and hard copy packet.
He introduced 15 measures this year, nine of which were signed into law and presented the Senate Bills (SB) as follows:
SB 1075 - Consumer Protections for Overdraft Fees
SB 1059 - Cannabis Tax
SB 1109 - Cannabis Licensing
SB 1348 - Creating the designation of Black-Serving Institutions for hire learning for community colleges, universities, and California state universities
SB 1130 - Expanding Enrollment in the Family Electric Rate Assistance Program
SB 1177 - Enhancing Utility Supplier Diversity
SB 1371 - Biometric Identification for Alcohol Purchases (Intuit Dome)
SB 924 - Credit Reporting for Low-Income Households (removes the sunset from SB 1157)
He introduced five pieces of reparations legislation this year. Unfortunately, none were signed by the Governor and presented a few as follows:
SB 1403 - California American Freedman Affairs Agency
SB 1331 - The Fund for Reparations and Restorative Justice
SB 1050 - Returning property from individuals who had racially motivated taken through eminent domain
He announced the Annual Turkey Giveaway will be held on November 22, 2024, at El Camino College commencing at 10:00 A.M.
Senator Bradford thanked the Mayor and City Council and honored to represent them as their Senator for the last eight years. As he prepared to wrap up his term on December 1st as the State Legislator reflected on his immense gratitude, trust, and partnership built together over the years serving the community.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Senator Bradford for being the senator that he has been for the past eight years representing the City well.
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (NOV 30) - 6:35 PM
The Mayor and City Council recognized small businesses Seoul Bap, Dr. Padre Family Medical Clinic, Collab Dance Studio, and the UPS Store whose representatives accepted their proclamation and offered words of gratitude.
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL PREMATURITY AWARNESS MONTH - 6:49 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. received the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of the program.
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE MONTH- 6:51 PM
Item No. 10 was not addressed.
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS DIABETES AWARNESS MONTH- 6:52 PM
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 9.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to Eric Askew who offered words of gratitude.
12. RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF CARSON BEING NOMINATED AS A 2024 FINALIST FOR THE MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY CITY AWARD BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION- 6:56 PM
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments in support of the nomination and announced Director Saied Naaseh is attending the award ceremony.
13. RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF CARSON FOR RECEIVING THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT’S 2024 BEACON PLATINUM VANGUARD AWARD - 6:56 PM
Energy and Sustainability Officer Reata Kulcsar offered comments regarding the award and presented a video from the League of California Cities Conference that was held earlier in September. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked staff for their work.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Evan Attipoe from Google Public Sector - Item No. 21
Highlighted his thoughts on the partnership with Carson thus far.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Items 14 - 15)
14. APPROVAL OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY OCTOBER 15, 2024 MINUTES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:04 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion to Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
15. APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING 2016 BACKLOG OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:10 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Item No. 15 was heard after Item No. 21.
Motion to Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
15. CONSENT (Items 16 - 25)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 21 for discussion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-107, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,461,401.17, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 175503 THROUGH 175962 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-107, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,461,401.17, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 175503 THROUGH 175962."
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF CHERISE JOHNSON IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the establishment of a $25,000 reward.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-104, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION SALARY RATE FOR THE BUDGET MANAGER POSITION (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-104, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION SALARY RATE FOR BUDGET MANAGER.”
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR GOOGLE CLOUD PLATFORM SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Google Cloud Platform software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support for a total contract amount not to exceed $208,223.16, for a term of 3 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 21 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 21 for discussion.
Director of Information Technology and Security Gary Carter gave a report.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
22. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CSUDH) TO EXPAND EXISTING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM TO INCLUDE ALL STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, AND NURSING (CHHSN) TO OBTAIN APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE IN CITY PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) that will expand its collaboration to include students across all programs in the College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and California State University, Dominguez Hills following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1756: FIGUEROA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FIGUEROA BOULEVARD FROM CARSON TO LOMITA BLVD), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE PS&E for Project No. 1756: Figueroa Street Improvement Project covering Figueroa Street from Carson Street to Lomita Boulevard.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1756: Figueroa Street Improvement Project, covering Figueroa Street from Carson Street to Lomita Boulevard.
— 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed for Project No. 1756: Figueroa Street Improvement Project, covering Figueroa Street from Carson Street to Lomita Boulevard, are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1756: Figueroa Street Improvement Project, covering Figueroa Street from Carson Street to Lomita Boulevard.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1451: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION ON 223RD STREET, AVALON BOULEVARD, CARSON STREET, CENTRAL AVENUE, DEL AMO BOULEVARD, MAIN STREET, AND VICTORIA STREET AND PROJECT NO. 1452: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION ON 223RD STREET, AVALON BLVD., DEL AMO BOULEVARD, FIGUEROA STREET, AND MAIN STREET (CITY COUNCIL) - 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Plans, Specifications & Estimate for Project No. 1451 & Project No. 1452 and authorize staff to advertise the projects for construction bid.
— 2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project Nos. 1451 and 1452 for City-wide Bike Lane Installation are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
— 3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project Nos. 1451 and 1452: City-wide Bike Lane Installation (Exhibit No. 2 & 3).
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-106 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ENABLE THE CITY TO EXPEND THE FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECT NO 1610, FOISIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:05 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITYCOUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" which would allocate grant funds awarded from the State of California to enable the City to expend the funds as needed"
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
16. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 26)
26. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-102, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 18 (KB HOMES, FORMERLY CAMBRIA COURT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 427 E. 220TH STREET (MULTIPLE APNS) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:10 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications, and CLOSE the public hearing.
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-102, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 18 (KB HOMES, FORMERLY CAMBRIA COURT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 427 E. 220TH STREET WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA (CITY COUNCIL)”, AND
— 3. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from KB Home Greater Los Angeles Inc.
Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 15.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted this item is not a true public hearing as listed, however, allowed the Mayor to open the public hearing to hear any public comments.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw reported the property owner, KB Home Greater Los Angeles, submitted the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter to the City of Carson requesting for annexation into the City of Carson Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Maintenance Services). There are no noticing nor publication requirements for this item beyond the Brown Act.
There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
17. DISCUSSION (Items 27 - 29)
27. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2413, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6340 (LIMITED EXEMPTIONS) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A VETERAN’S LICENSE EXEMPTION CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW" (CITY COUNCIL) - 7:12 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 24-2413, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6340 (LIMITED EXEMPTIONS) OF PART 2 (LICENSES-PROVISIONS GOVERNING) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADE) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A VETERAN'S LICENSE EXEMPTION CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
28. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2414U IMPLEMENTING A MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND ENTITLEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF CURRENT OIL REFINERY SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:14 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT an Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 24-2414U, “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND ENTITLEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF CURRENT OIL REFINERY SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF,” to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare is protected for 45-day period, by 4/5ths vote.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted this item is also not a true public hearing.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Sunny Soltani stated the item was noted as a Public Hearing in case the property owner or anyone wishes to be heard, however, under law it does not have to be a Public Hearing which is a discussion item. She allowed the Mayor to open the Public Hearing for any speakers.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open. There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Sunny Soltani gave a report in place of Director of Community Development Saied Naaseh who is attending the Eddy Awards Ceremony. She noted the urgency ordinance requires a 4/5 vote.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton asked if this item only refers to refineries and does not affect local industrial partners. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani replied that this is only designed to allow the city to study any oil refinery that ceases its operations and may be redeveloping their site and does not impact other businesses properties within the City.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the Shell Oil Refinery that closed in 1992 and if the ordinance affects their planned operations or planned development at the site. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated because they closed so long ago it will have to be looked into as they have not redeveloped that site.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
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 EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:26 PM
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 except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;
— 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
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced on November 30, 2024, all seats will be vacated with the exception of Planning Commission, Environmental Commission, and Youth Commission. She asked the City Council to be prepared to appoint at the first meeting in December.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked the City Clerk regarding a notice to advertise for accepting applications. City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw responded she will work with the Public Information Office to assist in disseminating the notice.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next meeting.
18. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
19. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw announced the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Fernando Valenzuela
Henry Scanlan, Jr.
Brenda Joyce Millender
Quincy Jones
James Kearney
Chauncey Glover
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Sherry Franks to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton requested a prayer for Emmit Smith, brother of Kristin Smith and Council Aide to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas, and gave a prayer.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public)
Kim Cortado
Announced three upcoming city events as follows:
- Veterans Day, November 11, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Veterans Park
- Winterfest, December 6, 2024 from 4:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at Veterans Park
- Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M., at the Carson Event Center
She thanked the Mayor and City Council for the city's partnership with the YMCA Senior Nutrition Program.
This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments.
Brandi Lewin
Gave grocery store update; spoke about the adult day health facility located in the same complex of the future grocery store
Cynthia Mosery introduced and spoke on behalf of Elijah Lopez - Item No. 17
Spoke on behalf of the family of Cherise Johnson and asked if there will be press coverage and thanked the Mayor and City Council for offering the reward being given for drive by incident
City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded there will be a Press Release on behalf of the city regarding the reward approved this evening.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked the residents for their support during the election. He shared it was standing room only at the last Town Hall Meeting. He announced Turkey Giveaway on November 23, 2024, location to be determined.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas stated she and the Mayor also had a Town Hall meeting held during the Dodger Playoffs. The topic was elder financial abuse and internet scams. She shared that an elderly lady Carson resident contacted her saying she was a victim of a scam thinking she was speaking to Council Member Rojas and giving her money but it was not her.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas shared a printout showing someone is committing fraud impersonating her since 2022 and stated that it is not her and if anyone receives requests or requests for conversations to report it to ic3.gov which is the Federal Bureau of Investigations who handles internet crimes regarding social media scams on the elderlies. She announced a future Town Hall meeting which will have same topic of elder financial abuse and internet scams.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton thanked the residents for another four years. He also thanked his family for their support, colleagues in serving with them, staff for their work, and look forward to moving Carson forward. He congratulated his colleagues on their re-election.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear congratulated his three colleagues on their re-election and look forward to working with them and moving the City forward. He thanked his supporters, wife, and two stepsons for their assistance.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked the over 15,000 residents who said yes we can to serve four more years and thanked the ones who did not vote for her as well. She stated that we are one family. She thanked her colleagues for their support. She announced her 16th Annual Turkey Giveaway on November 24, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the South Bay Pavilion.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the City looks forward in preparation of hosting the World Cup Soccer Teams for practices at the Dignity Health Sports Park and the LA 28 Olympics at the Carson Sports Park.
23. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
24. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.
25. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.
26. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
27. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
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Signature