1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton 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 (Entered at 5:06 P.M.), Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (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; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; 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 and Sustainability Officer
3. FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
1. PASTOR MICHAELLA AGAG FROM PENTECOSTAL MISSIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST (4th Watch) - 5:07 PM
Pastor Michaella Agag gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 - 4)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— 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)
— 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 not taken up.
4. 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 five cases.
ACTION: No reportable action in four cases. In the employment case, a settlement agreement was reached and a copy will be available in the City Clerk's Office upon execution.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney 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 5:10 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)-
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
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 6:21 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)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:23 PM
Captain Norman reported an arrest was made in the hit and run death of Cherise Johnson. As a result of high speeds in the streets, the deputies have been conducting traffic enforcement and diligently writing more speeding citations. They have determined that the increase in citations have been linked to reductions in speeding and accidents. She reported on crime statistics and summarized the recent law enforcement activities. She announced their Toy Giveaway on December 21, 2024, for children between the ages of 0 to 13 years, to be held at the Carson Sheriff Station. Contact the Community Services Resource Deputy to complete an application.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Captain Norman for the Turkey Giveaway at Mills Park.
12. PRESENTATIONS
6. UPDATE FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION- 6:27 PM
Manuel Da Silva , Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Commission, gave a report on the Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Park, thanked the Mayor and City Council for attending the celebration and for their support. He requested support of a Veterans Service Officer and a Veterans Resource Center to assist the 6,000 veterans in the City similar to the services offered in the City of Gardena. He noted there is an empty lot in front of the Veterans apartments on Figueroa Street and Carson Street for the city to consider space to assist veterans.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes gave an update of the vacant property that Chairman Da Silva referred to.
Chairman Da Silva spoke about the proper protocol on the placement of the Prisoners of War (POW) Flag. Director Whittiker, Jr. offered comments regarding flag placement. Chairman Da Silva spoke about keeping staff informed of the proper protocols, etc. and for their assistance. He shared that all the commissioners are from different organizations and share valuable information with everyone.
7. UPDATE FROM YOUTH COMMISSION- 6:38 PM
Andrea Villasana, Vice Chair of the Youth Commission, gave an update and upcoming activities of the Youth Commission.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Vice Chair Villasana for her work.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton thanked Vice Chair Villasana to keep up the good work. He shared that he started as a Youth Commissioner and that she will be in his shoes one day.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8. APPROVAL OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY NOVEMBER 6, 2024 MINUTES (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:41 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion to Approve submitted by Jim Dear, seconded by Cedric Hicks 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 9 - 22)
All Consent items were approved as recommended with the exception of Items No. 15 and 18 which were pulled for discussion by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
9. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-109, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $841,207.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 175963 THROUGH 176069 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,795.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1287 THROUGH 1287 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-109, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $841,207.34, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 175693 THROUGH 176069 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,795.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1287 THROUGH 1287 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS"
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
10. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,412.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002014 THROUGH HA-002018 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-11-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,412.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002014 THROUGH HA-002018".
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,890.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001936 THROUGH SA-001936 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 24-11-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,890.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001936 THROUGH SA-001936".
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
12. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this information.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
13. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this information.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the “Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Collecting and Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2022” between the City of Carson and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Exhibit No. 1. “LACMTA MOU”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the LACMTA MOU, following approval as to form by theCity Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANT LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., TO LASER LEVEL THE BASEBALL DIAMOND INFIELDS AT CARSON, DOLPHIN, AND DOMINGUEZ PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:43 PM
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Merchant Landscape Services, Inc., to provide laser leveling services for the baseball fields at Carson, Dominguez and Dolphin Parks for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $97,840.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney
Item No. 15 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked for an update for the residents.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DON'S AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Donald Alan Sprague dba Don’s Audio Visual Services
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Donald Alan Sprague dba Don’s Audio Visual Services following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. **REVISED** CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-103, AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER POSITION (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolution No. 24-103, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF THE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER."
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. **REVISED** CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS, FOR WEED ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, WITHIN THE CITY'S RIGHT OF WAY (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:47 PM
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services by and between the City of Carson and Los Angeles County Conservation Corps to extend the term of the agreement by one year and increase the contract sum by $433,379.89 such that the total cost of the Contract Agreement does not exceed $866,759.78.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 18 was heard after Item No. 15.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked for an update for the residents.
Director, Dr. Rodgers shared that the department is working on an agreement with the CalTrans department to expand the service area then the city can do more work on the areas that are owned by CalTrans. He shared the agreement does not include graffiti which is a different contractor.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked his colleagues to look into a fine for illegal dumping and possibly increasing the fines.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed the City Manager to bring back an item regarding Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks request with no objection heard.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR FIXED-ROUTE BUS SERVICES BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Exhibit No. 1; “Amendment No. 2”).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREMENT WITH LIGHTHOUSE4KIDS, INC. (FORMERLY, THE LIGHTHOUSE-HOME FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN) (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Exhibit No. 1; “Amendment No. 1”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHARGEPOINT AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHARGEPOINT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT AND NETWORK SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the ChargePoint Quotation and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Quotation subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 2. APPROVE the ChargePoint Master Services and Subscription Agreement incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 3. APPROVE ChargePoint Terms and Conditions of Purchase incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 4. APPROVE ChargePoint Support Services Terms and Conditions incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 5. APPROVE ChargePoint Installation, Commissioning, and Activation Scope and Terms incorporated by reference into the Quotation.
— 6. APPROVE ChargePoint Terms of Services for ChargePoint Accounts.
— 7. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order to ChargePoint in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER ISSUING THE "10-DAY REPORT" PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2414U, WHICH ESTABLISHED 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 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:42 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. TAKE the following action: ISSUE the "10-Day Report on Interim Ordinance No. 24-2414U”(Exhibit No. 2).
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
16. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 23)
23. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 24-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $22,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY’S TAX-EXEMPT AND/OR TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, REHABILITATION, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND/OR A SUCCESSOR OR RELATED ENTITY (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:49 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. 24-108, "A RESOLUTION 24-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $22,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY’S TAX-EXEMPT AND/OR TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, REHABILITATION, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND/OR A SUCCESSOR OR RELATED ENTITY."
Item No. 23 was heard after Item No. 18.
Director Naaseh gave a report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
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 (Item 24 - 25)
24. CONSIDER FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 24-2415, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AUTHORIZING THE CESSATION OF THE LEVY RELATED SPECIAL TAXES AND THE EXTINGUISHMENT AND CANCELLATION OF ALL RELATED LIENS" (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:56 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2, WAIVE FURTHER READING AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2415, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 (THE BOULEVARDS AT SOUTH BAY-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AUTHORIZING THE CESSATION OF THE LEVY RELATED SPECIAL TAXES AND THE EXTINGUISHMENT AND CANCELLATION OF ALL RELATED LIENS"
— 2. DIRECT STAFF TO RECORD "NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX UNDER COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 OF THE CITY OF CARSON " AGAINST THE PROPERTY
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he is pleased the 157 acres project is moving forward.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Assistant City Manager Raymond, City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani, and Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Danny Aleshire for all their hard work.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
25. 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)- 7:07 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
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked her colleagues to consider their uncontested appointments at the next City Council meeting except for the Youth Commission.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee currently does not have a quorum and have been trying to meet. A member was vacated who had excessive absences. The alternate positions are also vacant.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked staff to inform the Mayor and City Council of their appointees who have not been attending their respective meetings. Whereupon, City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated members who have not been attending their meetings have been vacated. She informed Council Member Rojas, Mayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton, and Mayor Davis-Holmes of their vacancies.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he would reappoint all his appointees at the next meeting.
Director Naaseh noted staff has been looking for a new Mobilehome Park Owner for the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board which is necessary as well.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas removed Roye Love from the Environmental Commission and Richard Hernandez from the Planning Commission effective immediately.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked her colleagues to also bring back their respective vacant positions to consider appointments at the next City Council meeting.
18. ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 26)
26. SECOND READING 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)- 7:14 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT, 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 TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A VETERAN’S LICENSE EXEMPTION CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW"
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
19. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Donald W. Peyer
Jacquline Hayes Whittaker
Judith Jamison
William "Bill" Smalley
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to add Daniel Aguilera to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Robert Lesley
Congratulated Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton, and Council Member Hicks on their reelections.
John Edmond, representing Phillips 66
Offered comments in support of Phillips 66 and look forward to working with the Mayor, City Council, and staff to meet and discuss the future of Phillips 66; referred to the ordinance that was approved at the last City Council meeting and intends to comply
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes advised John Edmond to provide his contact information to the City Manager.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for a status report on the ordinance regarding street takeovers.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani responded the ordinance will be on the next City Council agenda.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton reported/announced the following:
- Wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving
- Co-hosting the annual Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway with Holidays Helping Hands Foundation on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Stevenson Park located at 17400 Lysander Drive, Carson, California 90746, while supplies last; must be a Carson resident. Holidays Helping Hands Foundation is a non-profit organization who assists the unhoused population located on Albertoni Street and Avalon Boulevard in Carson
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reported/announced the following:
- Wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving
- Hosting his annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Giveaway on November 23, 2024, at Prevailing In Christ Ministries, located at 1609 E. Del Amo Boulevard; 300 turkeys to give away from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., church will also host giveaways at the corner of Tajuata Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard; must be a Carson resident.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reported/announced the following:
- Attended the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Tampa Bay, Florida and gave a recap of her trip. The NLC celebrated their 100th anniversary.
- Will travel to Washington D.C. to represent the City as well as Assembly Member Mike Gipson's Office and Senator Bradford's Office who will be inducting Larry Itliong into the Department of Labor and Museums; thanked staff for their assistance with the report
- Wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Council Member Rojas for representing the City and wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving and wished the City a good future.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the following:
- Hosting her annual Turkey Giveaway cosponsored by the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation and the Julia Banks Williams Delta Foundation to be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the South Bay Pavilion next to Target, 800 turkeys to give away and/or gift card; must show proof of identification as a Carson resident
- Toy Drive Giveaway on December 19, 2024, at the Carson Community Center
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 7:30 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