Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked David Ochi on the success of the academy and the five graduating classes.

David Ochi spoke of the joy of directing the program and seeing the businesses thrive. He stated the next cohort begins on March 7th and is open to all businesses that are categorized as small businesses. More information on the academy can be found at incubator.csudh.edu/ccsbga.

David Ochi recognized Assistant City Manager Raymond for expanding and connecting the program with new parts of the city to showcase the work of the small businesses and thanked the Mayor and Council.

Graduates of the program spoke words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented each small business owners with a certificate.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recognized Diana Medel, former Director of Strategic Partnerships of the Boys & Girls Club, on her promotion to Executive Director of the Wilmington YMCA and presented a certificate.

Diana Medel offered words of gratitude.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas presented the proclamation.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. RECEIVE the FILE the 2024-2025 Mid-Year Financial Report.

—2. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCILAMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. intended to pull Item No. 10 however, stated Item No. 12.

Director Jefferson presented the mid-year financial report.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw made a point of clarification on the correct item number that the report discussed.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox clarified the recommended actions for Item No. 10.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that a Motion for Reconsideration be conducted to place Item No. 12 back on the Consent calendar with Item No. 10 pulled in its place.

Motion for Reconsideration submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric Hicks, Sr resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 with Dr. Jawane Hilton absent.

Motion to Approve Consent, except Item Nos. 10, 21, 22, submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric Hicks, Sr. resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 with Dr. Jawane Hilton absent.

Motion to Approve Item No. 10 submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric Hicks, Sr.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about adding the Women's Issues Commission funding request into the mid-year budget.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the request can be fulfilled as a transfer item if it is within his signing authority and will only need to come to council if it is not.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if additional funding is requested in the mid-year budget for street improvements.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. stated Item No. 22 holds the request for additional funding.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes also inquired about the franchise oil fee.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. informed that staff has completed an assessment with its findings reported in a meeting on Monday.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes wanted to include in the discussion who is in place for monitoring the franchise oil fees as it is a request she has had since 2007.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. highlighted for Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks that a part of the $5 million budget that was approved includes a fiber optic network program that the City of Carson would own. City Manager Roberts, Jr. highlighted the work of Director Carter.

Director Jefferson introduced Ashton Watts, Budget I Analyst. Director Jefferson expressed gratitude for Watts' work in assisting in the completion of the mid-year budget as well as an intricate part of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget process.

Ashton Watts thanked Director Jefferson and offered words of gratitude for working with the City of Carson.

Motion to Approve Item No. 10 submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric Hicks, Sr. resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 with Dr. Jawane Hilton absent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—RECIEVE and FILE the report.

ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-021, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF$3,652,823.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 177448 THROUGH 177554 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-02-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THECARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF$24,821.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002029 THROUGH HA-002034".

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-02-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THECARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,997.06, DEMANDCHECK NUMBERS SA-001941 THROUGH SA-001943".

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. APPROVE a contract with Advantage Mailing, LLC for a five (5) year term in an amount not to exceed $523,487.04 for printing, mail preparation, and delivery.

—2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolution No. 25-024 "A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING LOS ANGELES COUNTY’SDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT"; and

—2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Contract.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1794: Council Chambers Audiovisual Project.

—2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-023, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-118 AND ADOPTING CORRECTED COMPENSATION RANGES FOR AFSCME 809 REPRESENTED PART-TIMEUNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025."

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-022, "CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 23-060 AND ANY OTHER PRIOR SIMILAR RESOLUTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER."

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-013, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION BY AUCTION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT" (Exhibit No. 2).

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked if any of the items were to be replaced based on the need of the city, will the funds be recycled to assist in repurchasing the new equipment, and if a sidewalk cleaner and tree grinder will be purchased. He also informed of the issue with dog owners leaving their dog's excrement on the sidewalks and requested enforcement as residents without dogs are being impacted as they walk throughout the city. He asked if tree grinding is a part of the contract with our tree trimmers or if there is someone that can do it internally.

Director Whittiker, Jr. gave the staff report and informed that city buses will be replaced with electric vehicles. The first two buses will arrive in April 2025 and within one year's time another electric bus will be purchased to complete the fleet.

Director Whittiker, Jr. also informed that the proceeds from the sales will cover the auctioneer's service fees.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested information regarding having the bus system in place before the 2028 Olympics.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated a plan is in place to alleviate the transportation issue for attendees of the 2028 Olympics however, buses can be used as needed.

Director Whittiker, Jr. stated that two grants were received that will fund nine electric vehicles in the near future.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if another 60 passenger Blue Bird bus was being purchased.

Director Whittiker, Jr. stated that the bus has not been purchased and will be ordered based on how the buses will be charged in the warehouse area.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that as a host city, dignitaries need to have a nice mode of transportation. She inquired about the purchase of a new Prevost bus and informed that the previous buses were purchased through Prop A monies.

Director Whittiker, Jr. stated that two Prevost buses will be purchased and are seeking additional funding for other buses being purchased in the near future.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated a matter of importance for the purchase of a Blue Bird bus and a Prevost bus.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear explained the importance of having a proper plan in place in a timely manner so that spectators of the 2028 Olympic games have a positive experience.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. informed that a request for proposal of an Olympic consultant to provide information, suggestions, and recommendations on the best ways to navigate being a host city and securing funding for the games was approved.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested placing the item in closed session once discussions have begun to provide updates to council members. She noted that the consultant for Carson is the same consultant for Los Angeles and Inglewood.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested information regarding a tree grinder and sidewalk cleaner.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. informed a tree stump grinder is in inventory and a sidewalk sweeper went out to bid however, an issue with the bid required pursuing alternate actions. He also stated that there is a crew that sweeps major areas of concern and informed to contact if there are additional areas of concern.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks listed Wilmington from University Dr. to Del Amo.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. AWARD the Maintenance Agreement to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, for the City-Wide Pavement Maintenance Program for all four Districts, for a three-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms at a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000,000.

—2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Maintenance Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested an update on the contract to street repairs process. He mentioned that residents are questioning why certain streets are being paved multiple times and others are not being paved at all. He hoped that within this contract that will no longer be an issue.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. stated that there are streets that have been slurry sealed multiple times as he has driven around the city. He said the department has noticed and are keeping a close eye.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated that the residents are concerned with repairs happening on the same streets while others are not being repaired at all. He proposed someone going to the streets that need repairs and assessing if those repairs are necessary or if they can repair another street.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. stated that Superintendent Kirkby Jones and his team are actively going out to assess the streets before a phase in the program is initiated.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if there is a contract manager to ensure the proper streets are being repaired other than staff.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. informed a contractor is available as another set of eyes on the project. He also stated that the new contract allowed for lower rates on the asphalt per ton and more efficiency. He confirmed that some streets will receive slurry and others will get repaved based on the index rating.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested clarification on streets that needed to be readdressed by slurry seal and when it will be repaired.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. stated that the slurry seal program will be completed as soon as possible weather permitting.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a repair on Del Amo to 223rd in the Alameda Corridor as residents are concerned. He questioned if the Alameda Corridor would become a state highway or remain Carson's property.

Assistant City Manager Raymond shared that through the MOU that was passed, Caltrans began the process of taking the Alameda Corridor into the state highway system. He stated that for it to become a state highway, the corridor needed to meet state highway standards. Steps are being taken to work on the worst parts of the street.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about how to make the area livable.

Assistant City Manager Raymond stated that the onramps are owned by the City of Carson and can be placed in the CIP to be repaired.

Director Dr. Rodgers, Jr. informed that an agreement is in process with Caltrans to effectively mitigate jurisdictional issues. He thanked Director Jefferson for working alongside to ensure adequate funding was received going into the next fiscal year.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked if there was a need to get assembly members involved.

Assistant City Manager Raymond informed that Assemblymember Lowenthal's office is working with the city on a separate matter involving the 405 and Avalon ramp issue.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested confirmation in owning a part of Alameda Street. Once received, he requested an item be placed on the agenda to allocate funds to repair the small portion that is city owned.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested repairs on McKellen and 223rd street.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated the street is owned by the City of Carson and the City of Long Beach. The Carson side was repaired however, the City of Long Beach would not repair their side or allow the City of Carson to repair it.

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

This item is incorrectly numbered and presents as Item No. 25 in the agenda.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Britney Ford as Alternate No. 1 on the Environmental Commission, Cameron Payton to the Youth Commission, and Brent Page as Alternate No. 3 on the Public Relations Commission.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes added Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks to the Finance Audit Committee as an alternate.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

—1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504, "AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13 (ILLEGALSPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THECARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEEDCONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared the topic is important to him and mentioned that Public Safety Commissioner Flinton brought it to him two years ago. He also thanked the Mayor for placing the item on the agenda.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes clarified that the item needed to go through the city attorney's office prior to being placed on the agenda.

Director Garcia provided the staff report and an update.

Director Garcia informed that the ordinance makes it a crime to be a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest. She mentioned that the ordinance was a joint effort between the city, the sheriff's department, and the city attorney's office.