1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman 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, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, Sr., and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; and Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety
3. FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR REGINALD SAYLOR FROM NEW HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD OF CHRIST- 5:07 PM
Pastor Reginald Saylor gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 - 4)
2. 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 two cases.
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: Did not take up Item No. 3.
4. 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.
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 5:09 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman, Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:02 PM
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:07 PM
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (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 6:16 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present except Hicks, Sr. absent.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. exited the meeting during Closed Session due to a family emergency.)
10. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
11. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:17 PM
Captain Norman reported/announced the following:
- Thanked Mayor Davis-Holmes for the letter of support to the Sheriff Department.
- Sheriff Department has been working on the Altadena and Palisades fires. They have been on a 12/12 schedule since January 11th. As needed, they may deploy four or five deputies as requested.
- Assault with a deadly weapon took place on January 18th. One arrest has been made. The investigation is ongoing.
- Met with Director Nora Garcia on January 14th to discuss traffic details and additional meetings will be taking place
- Thanked Director Garcia and staff for the generous snacks provided
- Summarized the recent law enforcement activities and crime statistics
- Fires are still ongoing, but they hope to have them under control in the next couple of days.
Mayor Davis-Holmes asked Captain Norman to coordinate with staff schedules for meals for the deputies.
Council Member Dear asked about a shooting that took place about a year ago where an arrest was made but the District Attorney decided not to prosecute. He wanted to know if this would be the case again with the recent arrest. Captain Norman responded to his question.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Davis-Holmes announced the 90th Birthday of Joyce Marie P. Stephens from Delta Sigma Theta Los Angeles South Bay Alumnae Chapter with members present. She invited everyone to sing the Happy Birthday song and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Joyce Marie P. Stephens who accepted with words of gratitude.
12. PRESENTATIONS (Items 6 - 10)
6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (1/20/25)- 7:06 PM
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes acknowledged the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Democratic Club. She read and presented a proclamation to President, Dr. Essie Preston who accepted with words of gratitude.
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS INTERNS - 6:57 PM
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 9.
Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox introduced Brenda Cubillo, new Human Resources Manager.
Joi Griffin, Typist Clerk II, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the 2024-2025 California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Administrative Internship Program and shared words of her experience when she was an intern. She introduced the new interns who were present.
Photo taken of Mayor and City Council with the interns and Human Resources Department staff who were present.
PRESENTATION
Cal Water Service representative Kevin McCusker, Director of Government and Community Affairs, introduced his colleagues Kimberly Caballero and Richard Garcia. He gave a PowerPoint presentation of Cal Water Services Investing in Our Communities.
8. KEY TO THE CITY PRESENTATION TO JOHN SINGSON IN RECOGNITION OF HIS DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP IN THE CITY OF CARSON- 6:38 PM
Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 6.
Mayor Davis-Holmes presented Key to the City to John Singson. Council Member Rojas read the Key to the City recognition. John Singson offered words of gratitude and introduced his wife Diamond. Photos were taken.
9. PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AND THE LOS ANGELES GALAXY CELEBRATING THEIR WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP AND MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 2024 SEASON- 6:44 PM
Mayor Davis-Holmes announced the Los Angeles Galaxy championship. Council Member Rojas read the proclamation.
Mayor Davis-Holmes presented the proclamation to Tom Braun who received the proclamation on behalf of LA Galaxy and offered words of gratitude.
Mayor Davis-Holmes presented Certificate of Recognition to Katie Pandolfo and Tamela Lewis.
Mayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation, presented to Katie Pandolfo and Tamela Lewis who received the proclamation on behalf of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) and offered words of gratitude. LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo was present.
10. PRESENTATION FROM Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. ON PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN PROCESS- 7:21 PM
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. reentered the meeting.)
Item No. 10 was heard after the Cal Water presentation.
Brittany Duhn, Project Manager with Z&K Consultants, introduced herself and introduced Larry Schlossberg with Gruen Associates, who gave a presentation with photos of the rendering of new buildings on the proposed Civic Center Redevelopment Specific Plan Process.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 11)
11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: JANUARY 7, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:58 PM
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 30.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
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 12 - 27)
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-014 TO AUTHORIZE A LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENA FROM THE CITY OF CARSON TO PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Resolution 25-014 and the related Legislative Subpoena.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
13. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO DEVELOP A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-007 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE PROJECT NO. PW1796 - CARSON CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement to Z&K Consultants, Inc. for the development of a Carson Civic Center Specific Plan, at a not-to-exceed sum of $550,000 for the contract term; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Z&K Consultants, Inc. Contract Services Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-007 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE PROJECT NO. PW1796 - CARSON CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT”
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CBJ, LP DBA LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 between the City of Carson and CBJ, LP DBA Los Angeles Business Journal.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-01-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,476.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002022 THROUGH HA-002028 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-01-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,476.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002022 THROUGH HA-002028".
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-008, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,379,449.46, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 177061 THROUGH 177123 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-008, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,379,449.46, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 177061 THROUGH 177123 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-01-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,871.88, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001939 THROUGH SA-001940 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-01-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,871.88, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001939 THROUGH SA-001940"
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-003 TO INCREASE THE AVAILABLE FUNDS OF THE REVOLVING FUND FOR TRAVEL/CONFERENCES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-003, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE REVOLVING FUND
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this information.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE PURCHASING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MISSION CRITICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC. (MCIS) (C22-045) FOR INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to add products and services to the Scope of Services for an additional amount of $113,740.31 thereby increasing the total not to exceed contract sum to $333,674.85.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) CONTRACT (C19-104) AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-002, APPROVING THE BUDGET TRANSFER IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET TO INCREASE THE ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL) - 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE an increase to the Animal Care and Control (LADACC) contract.
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TRANSFER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCREASE CONTRACT BUDGET FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT (C-19-104) BY $270,000.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-001 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET AND (2) APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH R3 PAINTING, FOR REPAIRS TO THE DEL AMO PARK MAIN BUILDING FLOORS FUNDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A MAINTENANCE & SERVICING ALLOCATIONS GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-001, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE BUDGET";
— 2. APPROVE the attached Public Works Agreement between the City of Carson and R3 Painting (Exhibit No. 2; “Agreement”);
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by City Attorney; and or designee, to submit and execute all documents necessary to ensure and obtain RPOSD reimbursement to the City for the Agreement work out of the Proposition A Maintenance & Servicing grant funding.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER (1) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HERK EDWARDS INC. FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING BLEACHERS AT VETERANS SPORTCOMPLEX AND (2) APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HERK EDWARDS INC. FOR PURCHASE OF NEW BLEACHERS, FUNDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION FUNDING GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS; AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-009 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the attached Public Works Agreement between the City of Carson and Herk Edwards Inc. (Exhibit No. 2; "Public Works Agreement");
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the Public Works Agreement following approval as to form by City Attorney;
— 3. APPROVE the attached Purchase Agreement between the City of Carson and Herk Edwards, Inc., pursuant to CMC Section 2611(g) (Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption) and Sourcewell Contract #081523-HSC (Exhibit No. 3; "Purchase Agreement"); and
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the Purchase Agreement following approval as to form by City Attorney; and
— 5. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or designee to submit and execute all documents necessary to ensure and obtain RPOSD reimbursement to the City for the Public Works Agreement and Purchase Agreement out of the Proposition A Annual Allocation Grant funding.
— 6. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-009, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SOCAL SURFACES, INC. FOR THE RESURFACING OF VARIOUS OUTDOOR COURTS ALONG WITH THE CONVERSION OF TENNIS COURTS TO PICKLEBALL COURTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:00 PM
Council Member Hicks, Sr. asked for a report.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Public Works Agreement with SoCal Sports Surfaces Inc. to provide resurfacing of various outdoor courts and conversion to pickleball courts in a not-to-exceed amount of $383,875.00 (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement").
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-010, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO INCREASE THE TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. CONTRACT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— ADOPT Resolution No. 25-010, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO INCREASE THE TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. CONTRACT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR”;
— APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., to provide building and safety services for the City of Carson increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $8,000,000 to $25,000,000 for a 5-year term expiring in June 20, 2028; AND
— AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TOTUM CORP AND FCG CONSULTANTS AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with Totum Corp. for Construction Management Construction Inspection services increasing the contract sum by $400,000 for a total contract sum of $882,635.00.
— 2. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with FCG Consultants Corp. for Construction Management Construction Inspection services increasing the contract sum by $400,000 for a total contract sum of $882,635.00.
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 1 with Totum Corp. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 1 with FCG Consultants Corp. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF CREDITS FOR THE REQUIRED MITIGATION MEASURE FOR PROJECT 675 - SEPULVEDA BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE and RATIFY the Agreement for Sale or Credits between Land Veritas Corp. and the City of Carson for the purchase of credit for $50,000.
— 2. AUTHORIZE and RATIFY execution of the Agreement with Land Veritas Corp. by the Public Works Director following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
16. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
17. DISCUSSION (Item 28 - 32)
28. CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 25-2501, AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 3251.11 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACES AND RESTRICTIONS) TO PART 6 (PARKING REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO DESIGNATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACES IN OFFSTREET PARKING FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY, AND TO ESTABLISH PARKING RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DESIGNATED SPACES (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:08 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2501, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 3251.11 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACES AND RESTRICTIONS) TO PART 6 (PARKING REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO DESIGNATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACES IN OFFSTREET PARKING FACILITIES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY, AND TO ESTABLISH PARKING RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DESIGNATED SPACES."
Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
29. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2502, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 63134 (MASSAGE PARLORS), SECTION 63134.4 (SAME – EXCEPTION) AND SECTION 63135 (MASSAGE TECHNICIANS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY EXCLUDE BODY SCULPTING FROM DEFINITION OF MASSAGE" (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:10 PM
Revenue Manager Antonio Velasco gave a report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 25-2502
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
30. CONSIDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, AND THE CITY OF CARSON TO OUTLINE HOW THE PARTIES WILL COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER PATHWAYS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF CARSON, INCLUDING K-12 PATHWAY OUTREACH, INFORMATION SESSIONS, AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE INDUSTRY AWARENESS AND WORK READINESS SKILLS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:29 PM
Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 10.
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a report.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton exited and reentered the meeting.)
Assistant City Manager Raymond introduced representatives from the various agencies who each offered comments about their goals, programs, and partnerships.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, AND THE CITY OF CARSON TO OUTLINE HOW THE PARTIES WILL COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREER PATHWAYS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF CARSON, INCLUDING K-12 PATHWAY OUTREACH, INFORMATION SESSIONS, AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE INDUSTRY AWARENESS AND WORK READINESS SKILLS
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement electronically in a form acceptable to the City Attorney
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
31. CONSIDER ADOPTING URGENCY ORDINANCE 25-2503U AND CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION 25-011 TO SUPPORT THE RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORT IN RESPONSE TO THE JANUARY 2025 FIRES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:14 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. requested duration of the ordinance for nine months instead of 90 days. Mayor and City Council were in consensus.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if there is a flyer to inform the public regarding donations resulting from fires and to post on the City website. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to her question.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT, by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the City Council, Ordinance 25-2503U, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 93162.3 FOR THE DURATION OF THIS ORDINANCE"
— 2. APPROVE Resolution 25-011
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-2503U for the duration of nine months and approve Resolution No. 25-011 submitted by Cedric L. Hicks, Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
32. 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)- 8:21 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 continued the item to the next meeting.
18. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
19. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
This item was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Victims of the Pacific Palisades & Eaton (Altadena) Wildfires
Robin Anthony Thompson
Luis Andres Brito Suarez
Reginald Bowie
Linda Sims
Armando E. Santana
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton requested to add Deacon Rodney Nickerson- victim of the Eaton wildfire (KW Tulloss' church member) to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 32.
The following individuals spoke about LGBTQ issues:
- Richard Ponce
- Paul Martinez
- Paul Vallejo
Robert Lesley
Spoke about wildfires, condolences to the Smith family (Gil Smith), concerned with the 15th amendment
Luz Padua
Requested creation of a Disabilities Commission
Brandi Lewin
Commended Mayor and City Council on their work and vision; requested creation of a Disabilities Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to meet with staff to incorporate the idea of a Disabilities Commission into the Human Relations Commission.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member Rojas shared that she missed a lot of city events due to the Palisades fire and thanked everyone for their understanding and supporting all law enforcement. She works for the West Los Angeles Division with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the Palisades area.
Council Member Dear requested a future agenda item to consider creation of a Disabilities Committee. Mayor Davis-Holmes stated that the recommendation will be that Brandi Lewin and Luz Padua will meet with the Human Relations Commission to see if it fits under that umbrella. Council Member Dear stated that the need is already there that is why he believes it should be a committee. He believes a committee is a good place to start.
Council Member Hicks, Sr. announced a Town Hall Meeting (District 2) on January 23, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at the Carson Event Center with guest Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County partnering with Council Member Rojas (District 4).
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked Council Aide Cac Le to schedule a meeting with Brandi Lewin and Luz Padua to discuss the need for an ad-hoc committee along with Council Aide Brian Legaspi.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton referred to the flyer Operation Carson Cares - Donate to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Victims.
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 8:54 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