1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
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)
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Kourtney Cullors 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 Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton (Entered at 5:03 P.M.)
Also Present:
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary; 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; 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 Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources
3. FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MILDRED BOYD FROM CHRIST CHRISTIAN CENTER -
Pastor Mildred Boyd gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The titles of such litigations are 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; Keith Bennett v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ19627383); and Solomon Solomona Sr. (Deceased) v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ20408143).
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 § 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC; Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC v. City of Carson, Second Appellate District Case No. B335686.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
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 Service Employees International Union (SEIU 721) CPSA, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations and give direction to its negotiator, David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager regarding that certain real property known as 20700 South Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property.
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 5:08 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)-
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)-
9. RULES OF DECORUM:
The Rules of Decorum recording was presented at the beginning of the meeting.
10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was reconvened at 6:48 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 6-7)
6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:50 PM
Captain Norman introduced the County funded Summer Enforcement Team which started May 11, 2025 and ends September 2025. She introduced Sargeant Scott Smith who spoke about the increased presence during summertime crime. Captain Norman introduced Deputies Ernesto Damian, June Lee D., Randy Ortiz, and Julius Sweeney II who each offered comments.
She summarized the recent law enforcement activities and reported on the fire exposition which included a street race activity at the northeast side of Avalon Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard behind Scottsdale Estates (fireworks related). She also gave a Criminal Statistics Report.
7. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:59 PM
Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave a public safety report for the month of May.
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-15)
8. INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM AT&T INC. - 7:50 PM
Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 13.
Makenzie Neely-Wright gave a PowerPoint presentation on AT&T update.
Questions were asked and answered.
At the end of all of the presentations, Director Carter presented a video of Information Technology and Security Department's accomplishments and gave an update on the City's Fiber Broadband Project. He stated the Fiber Broadband Project Phase 1 kickoff is coming soon.
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH - 7:09 PM
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 10.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to members of the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments and recognized Chairperson Dianne Thomas. Chairperson Dianne Thomas spoke about the organization, the importance of celebrating Juneteenth, and the upcoming free Juneteenth event on June 14, 2025.
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH - 7:02 PM
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 7.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read the proclamation and presented to Dr. Homie David Lyons who accepted with words of gratitude. Dr. Homie introduced Gabby Flores, Director of Behaviorial Health at the Universal Community Health Center.
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY - 7:45 PM
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 15.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced the 127th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day Celebration which will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. at Veterans Park. She introduced recipients RJ Jimenez, Mike Moreno, and Nomer Garcia, sound and audiovisual technicians for the Philippine Independence Day Celebration. She read and presented a proclamation to each recipient and thanked them for their contribution to the event's success.
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH - 7:36 PM
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced recipients Assistant Chief Brian Kane and Public Safety Commissioner and retired Captain Michael K. Wilson. She read and presented the proclamation to the recipients. Commissioner Wilson spoke about the importance of smoke detectors and changing the batteries. Assistant Chief Kane offered words of gratitude and thanked retired Captain Wilson for his work.
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON'S CONNECTED COMMUNITY AWARD - 8:20 PM
Karen Grosset with Tyler Technologies presented an award to the Information Technology and Security (ITS) Department. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read and presented the proclamation to Director of Information Technology and Security Gary Carter. Director Carter offered comments and recognized his team who were present at the meeting.
14. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO PRINCIPAL HUDLEY - 7:19 PM
Item No. 14 was heard after Item No. 9.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Principal Camellia Diggs Hudley for her retirement who offered words of gratitude.
15. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RUDY MENDOZA- 7:27 PM
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Principal Rudy Mendoza who accepted with words of gratitude.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard after Item No. 34.
Dianne Thomas
Thanked Mayor and City Council for the fireworks ban ordinance passing
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 16)
16. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 21, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:58 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion to Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSENT (Items 17-29)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 23 with no objection heard.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-072, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,929,621.77, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179136 THROUGH 179510 (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-072, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,929,621.77, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179136 THROUGH 179510."
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE this report
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, CYBER LIABILITY, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE (CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT), EARTHQUAKE, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, AIRCRAFT (DRONE), CRIME, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY, FIDUCIARY LIABILITY, SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY, AND TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FY 2025/26 (CITY COUNCIL).- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) to renew the City's Cyber Liability, Excess Liability, and Excess Worker’s Compensation insurance policies for FY 2025/26, and to pay the FY 2024/25 workers compensation audit premium at an overall cost of not-to-exceed $2,281,905.
— 2. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to renew All Risk Property, Auto Physical Damage, Inland Marine (Contractor Equipment), Parametric Earthquake, Crime, Fiduciary Liability, Aircraft (Drone) Liability, Storage Tank Liability, Special Event Liability and Volunteer Accident insurance policies for FY 2025/26 with incumbent carriers or other insurance companies that provide the best terms and pricing, at an overall cost of not-to-exceed $486,656.
— 3. APPROVE California Transit Indemnity Pool (CalTIP) to renew the City’s Transit Liability Insurance for the FY 2025/26 term at a premium of not-to-exceed $110,000.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (PY2025) CDBG budget.dd Info
— 4. APPROVE the submission of the City’s 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY- CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Statement of Investment Policy
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 23 to a future date with no objection heard.
24. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE ENGINEERING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC-FACING RESIDENTIAL PERIMETER WALLS ON AVALON BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL AVENUE, IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,856, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY - 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— APPROVE A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE ENGINEERING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC-FACING RESIDENTIAL PERIMETER WALLS ON AVALON BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL AVENUE, IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,856, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR IT EQUIPMENT WITH VARDATA, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to Agreement with Vardata, Inc. for hardware, software, maintenance and support for an amount not to exceed $628,395.00 for a total term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH REAL RUN ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING A CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE ADULT REAL RUN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Real Run (Exhibit No. 3; "MOU"); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1718: JAMES ANDERSON PARK, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No.1718, James Anderson Park, Accessibility Upgrades Project.
— 2. AUTHORIZE Staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
28. CONSIDER A SHARED COST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR IMPROVEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE BETWEEN WEST CALDWELL STREET AND KONA DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL).- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Shared Cost Agreement between the City of Carson and the City of Compton for the rehabilitation of Central Avenue along the jurisdiction boundaries.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Shared Cost Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. APPROVE incorporation of PW1827 - Central Avenue Shared Compton Project into the FY 2025-26 CIP plan.
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR EQUITY LEASING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND VEHICLE AVAILABILITY (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:40 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the amendment to the Enterprise Fleet Management agreement to purchase four (4) 2025 Chevy Blazer EVs and two (2) 2025 Chevy Colorados.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the 6 Schedule Agreements.
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 30-31)
30. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW CARSON ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 1 [ZONING] OF ARTICLE IX [PLANNING AND ZONING] OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405), TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2(h)-(i), AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:41 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE Public Comment, and Close the Public Hearing; and
— 2. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25- 2510, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.3 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AND 9211.4 (SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS) OF DIVISION 1 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) AND SECTIONS 9212.3 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AND 9212.4 (SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS) OF DIVISION 2 (MIXED-USE DISTRICTS) OF PART 2 (BASE, OVERLAY AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS) OF THE NEW CARSON ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 1 [ZONING] OF ARTICLE IX [PLANNING AND ZONING] OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE), TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2(h)-(i), AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT."
Item No. 30 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Kourtney Cullors gave the Public Hearing Report.
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.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
31. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9202.1 (ADVISORY AGENCY), 9202.10 (DIVISION OF LAND), 9203.16 (PROCESSING AND APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEARING) AND 9203.19 (EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL) OF CHAPTER 2 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF (1) TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:46 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25- 2513, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9202.1 (ADVISORY AGENCY), 9202.10 (DIVISION OF LAND), 9203.16 (PROCESSING AND APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEARING) AND 9203.19 (EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL) OF CHAPTER 2 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF (1) TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS."
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Kourtney Cullors reported the notification process for the public hearing was not applicable because it is a Subdivision Act per Assistant City Attorney Ben Jones.
Motion To Approve submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
18. DISCUSSION (Items 32-34)
32. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-069, CLARIFYING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IN LIGHT OF ADOPTION OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:50 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— ADOPT Resolution No. 25-069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IN LIGHT OF ADOPTION OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507 AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24-050."
Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
33. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) 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 INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW" (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:51 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) 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 INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW"
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to present the changes that were previously addressed.
Director Jefferson presented the changes and gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired if staff has the authority to revoke a business license. Director Jefferson responded to his inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired how to handle immoral behavior.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani responded to his inquiry and that she would discuss further with Assistant City Attorney Robert Lee regarding immoral behavior.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 33 until the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
34. CONSIDER CREATION OF PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "I" FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:24 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-062, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE “I” FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE"; or
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-073, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE “I” FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE"
Item No. 34 was heard after Director Carter's update on the City's Fiber Broadband Project.
City Engineer Gilbert Marquez gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested parking guidelines and staff responded in the affirmative.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to come back with a report of the parking guidelines and staff responded in the affirmative.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Brandi Lewin
Gave an update on current activities
The following individuals offered comments in support of benefits for part-time employees:
Nancy Rusas, on behalf of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 809 representing part-time members
Hunter Noa, part-time employee
Ashley Avilla, part-time employee
Susana Carrasco, part-time employee
Christine Fuller, part-time employee
Salomon Lopez and Michele Ledesma, part-time employees
Bob Adams, representing AFSCME Local 809
Robert Lesley
Offered comments regarding impact from policies and meetings
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested the following items to add to a future agenda:
- Contract with AFSCME Local 809 part-time employees
- Status of a previous request for a public reward for arresting conviction of a cold case thirty years ago that is being reopened
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would contact Captain Norman and provide an update.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested the following items to add to a future agenda:
- Agreed with Council Member Dear's request for a contract with AFSCME Local 809 part-time employees
- Public Works to look into placing sidewalks near walkway towards University Heights - start of Velodrome area at California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Director Rodgers, Jr. stated he would check area if a CSUDH property and if not, can place in a future Capital Improvement Project (CIP) program. Council Member, Dr. Hilton stated if property of CSUDH, for City Council to send a letter to request improvement in the area.
- Engineering staff to look into installation of a traffic light exiting the University Heights neighborhood (University Drive and Howard Avenue or Pepperdine Drive)
- Installation of a gate into the University Heights neighborhood in light of the upcoming Olympics in 2028
- Speed bump on Pepperdine Drive
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced the following:
- Sprouts Press Conference, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., 619 University Drive, Carson
- Wished a Happy Father's Day to all the fathers
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 9:34 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 9:35 P.M.)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
- Wished a Happy Father's Day to all the fathers
- 5th Annual Father's Day Ice Cream Giveaway, June 15, 2025, at Ken's Ice Cream, from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
- Traffic signal issue at the corner of Del Amo Boulevard and Tajauta Avenue and at Helmick Street and Central Avenue
- Congratulated all the graduates
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following:
- Philippine Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 7, 2025, Veterans Park at 8:00 A.M.
- Wished Happy Father's Day to her Dad in heaven and all the fathers
- Madame Mayor was honored for the first time by the Los Angeles Business Journal
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
- Honored and recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the top 500 leaders in Los Angeles which meant a lot to her
- Asked staff to follow up with In-N-Out Burger Restaurant on their promise to install a signal
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave an update.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
- A resident shared with him that the packaged frozen food being given to the seniors at the Carson Community Center is toxic and rotten.
Director Whittiker, Jr. stated that it would be helpful if he knew which program the food was coming from. Council Member, Dr. Hilton shared he believes it is from the Meals on Wheels program. Director Whittiker, Jr. stated he would look into the matter. Council Member, Dr. Hilton also reported the resident reached out to the Congresswoman's Office.
- Wished a congratulations to all three of his daughters who are graduating
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced the following:
- Wished a Happy Father's Day to everyone
- Looking forward to upcoming city events and encouraged everyone to attend
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. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Former Congressman Charles Rangel from Harlem, New York
Renato Bautista Santos
Betsy Ali'ifua
Edward Lee Brandon
Jessie Mack
Christian Payton
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. thanked staff for their great presentations this evening. He apologized for being distracted earlier in the meeting while his daughter was dancing with her Kid Clippers Dance Team and happy to report that they received four yeses, a standing ovation, and moving forward.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 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