1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
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, Dr. Jawane Hilton
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (Entered at 5:02 P.M.)
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Benjamin Jones, Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; and Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services
3. FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR ATHIA CARRIM FROM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TOLERANCE-
Pastor Athia Carrim from International Institute of Tolerance gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)
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.
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: Santiago Garcia, Jr. v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV00079.
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.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Benjamin Jones 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 5:07 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)-
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 5:58 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. with Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Rojas absent.
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Benjamin Jones gave the Closed Session Report.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting at 5:59 P.M.)
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 5:59 P.M.)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes invited everyone to sing the Happy Birthday song to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 5-6)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 7:22 PM
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 11.
Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities. She reminded everyone that they will be enforcing the No Fireworks Policy on the Fourth of July holiday and shared information on the violation fines. She gave a crime statistics report. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the fireworks take back initiative. Captain Norman responded they started operation of confiscating citations and announced the recent confiscation of some fireworks. He asked about the process of volunteer return of fireworks. Captain Norman recommended to take them to the Fire Department to be disposed of safely.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked City Manager Roberts, Jr. to contact the Fire Departments to make the request to collect the fireworks who responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. thanked Captain Norman. He mentioned a hot spot at Dominguez Street and Santa Fe Avenue and reported last Sunday of another hot spot with street takeover which is repeatedly happening at the location. He asked to make it a priority and Captain Norman responded that it is already on their radar.
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:07 PM
Assistant Chief Kane was not available to give a report.
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-11)
7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY - 7:02 PM
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 8.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 7:04 P.M.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to City Manager David Roberts, Jr. and Director of Public Works, Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr. who both served in the Armed Forces. They offered words of gratitude.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton also presented the proclamation to a veteran in the audience.
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FILIPINO AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY - 6:45 PM
Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 10.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced and presented a proclamation each to Denise Dador, Tony Cabrera, and Irene Cruz who are all from ABC7 Eyewitness News and offered words of gratitude.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:02 P.M.)
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH - 7:08 PM
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 7.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read the proclamation and presented to Director of Community Services Michael Whittiker, Jr. and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commissioners who were present. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission Chairman Alex Cainglet and Vice Chairman Shannon Lawrence offered words of gratitude on behalf of the Commission.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:16 P.M.)
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited and reentered the meeting at 7:16 P.M.)
10. PRESENTATION BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON THE PURE WATER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROJECT- 6:02 PM
Item No. 10 was heard after the Closed Session Report.
Robert Ferrante, Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, introduced himself and introduced John Bednarski, Assistant General Manager from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. They gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Pure Water Southern California Program.
Robert Ferrante announced the upcoming Community Event on November 15, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility, 24501 S. Figueroa Street, Carson.
Questions were asked and answered.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:36 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 6:37 P.M.)
11. UPDATE FROM PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION- 7:15 PM
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 9.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission Chairman Alex Cainglet gave an update of the commission's accomplishments and ongoing efforts.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 7:20 P.M.)
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:20 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:21 P.M.)
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Council Member Dear- Item No. 5
Spoke about the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the city today. There are reports from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) of use of the university parking lot as a staging area to apprehend individuals; other locations at the Home Depot Center at Sepulveda Boulevard and Main Street, Vallarta parking lot, and some streets in the city; mentioned people impersonating as ICE agents and harassing the citizens of Carson. He asked the City Council to make an official statement of what should be done.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated she issued a statement two weeks ago and requested that it be sent again. City Manager Roberts, Jr. confirmed that the Mayor's statement is still posted on the City's website.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)
12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 17, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. 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
16. CONSENT (Items 13-23)
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,709,274.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 266, 180613 THROUGH 180955 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $6,775.00, CHECK NUMBER 1297 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,235,155.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179586 THROUGH 179959 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $12,125.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1295 THROUGH 1296 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-081, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,235,155.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179586 THROUGH 179959 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $12,125.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1295 THROUGH 1296 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-075 APPROVING AN UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CPSA (THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION) EMPLOYEES (CPSA/SEIU) FULL-TIME UNION (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-075, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES (CPSA/SEIU) FULL-TIME UNION FOR PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027."
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for on-call professional engineering services by extending the term by one (1) year and increasing the contract sum by $300,000 for a total contract sum of $1,200,000.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 with Albert A. Webb Associates following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERING INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineering Inc. to add on-call construction inspection services and increase the contract sum by $340,000.00 for a new total not-to-exceed contract sum of $955,776.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 with Transtech Engineering Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO TOTUM CORP. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 with Totum Corp for Construction Management Construction Inspection services, increasing the contract sum by $350,000.00 for a total contract sum of $1,232,635.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 2 with Totum Corp following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Project Management Professional Services, increasing the contract sum by $93,200.00 for a total contract sum of $708,976.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Project Management Professional Services following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-080, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— Waive further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-080, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN" (EXHIBIT No. 1)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Item No. 21 for discussion.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Acting Traffic Engineer Ian Holst gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Streetscape Master Plan.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked who will be maintaining the street medians. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded to her question.
Questions were asked and answered.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested staff to include the railroads in District 3 and request from the auto industry on Auto Row that the plants be placed at a height that will not block the view from those entering and exiting the auto dealerships. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear recommended installation of pedestrian dividers and/or a wrought iron fence to prevent pedestrian crossing as a safety factor and signage.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FCG CONSULTANTS INC AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 with FCG Consultants Inc. for Construction Management Construction Inspection services increasing the contract sum by $255,000.00 for a total contract sum of $1,137,635.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 2 with FCG Consultants Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Construction Management & Inspection Professional Services increasing the contract sum by $308,986.00 for a total contract sum of $791,621.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Construction Management & Inspection Professional Services following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 24)
25. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2514, AND INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2515U, MAKING A FINDING OF APPLICABILITY OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW PROCEDURES - 7:59 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public comments, and CLOSE the public hearing;
— 2. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 25-2514, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A FINDING OF APPLICABILITY OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW PROCEDURES"; and
— 3. INTRODUCE and ADOPT Urgency Ordinance No. 25-2515U, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, MAKING A FINDING OF APPLICABILITY OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), MAKING A FINDING OF URGENCY PURSUANT TO CITY CHARTER SECTION 313F, AND APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW PROCEDURES."
Item No. 24 was heard after Item No. 21.
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary 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.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered comments in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. inquired about Assembly Bill (AB) 130.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Benjamin Jones offered comments regarding AB 130.
After the motion was made by Council Member, Dr. Hilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr., City Manager Roberts, Jr. read staff recommendation No. 3 which should also be part of the motion to approve.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered a friendly amendment to include staff recommendation No. 3 to the motion as read by City Manager Roberts, Jr. and described on the agenda which was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
18. DISCUSSION (Item 25)
26. 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)- 8:06 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;
— 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 Item No. 25 with no objection heard.
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Michelle Pino
Announced she is the new Library Manager at the Carson Library and shared some programs offered at the library
Brandi Lewin
Offered comments in support of the Disabilities Committee plan; thanked and acknowledged Luz Padua, Becky Stansfield, Joyce Perkins, and Jennifer for their support who were in the audience
Luz Padua
Offered comments in support of the Disabilities Committee plan; thanked Mayor, City Council and Brandi Lewin for their support
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
- Wished everyone Happy 4th of July
- Reminded everyone there are no fireworks in the City of Carson
- Attended the Samoan Heritage event at Veterans Park and gave kudos to staff and the Parks and Recreation Department for planning an outstanding event
- Requested timeline for park constructions
- Mentioned red curb initiative/citing program for City Manager to follow up
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced/reported the following:
- Wished everyone Happy American Independence Day and have a safe 4th of July
- Fireworks are not allowed in Carson
- Advertised the fireworks show to be held at Dignity Health Sports Park
- Samoan Heritage Event was a big success at Veterans Park
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the Dignity Health Sports Park. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox clarified the fireworks show hosted by the Dignity Health Sports Park through AEG and Galaxy is an in-stadium show; free viewing of the fireworks show for residents is on a ticket basis and shared additional details
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
- Residents experienced challenges with the online platform for the fireworks show at Dignity Health Sports Park; spoke with the new director at Dignity Health Sports Park and confirmed there was a glitch; asked staff to look into potential accommodations for those who experienced the glitch and could not get access to the sold out event
- Wished everyone Happy 4th of July
- Wished Happy Birthday to City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw
- His birthday is in six days
- Will be attending the fireworks show on July 4th with his family at Dignity Health Sports Park
- Spoke about the fireworks ban
- Attended a funeral, therefore, missed the Samoan Heritage event, and apologized for his absence
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following:
- Attended the Samoan Heritage event; thanked staff for securing The Jets performance; spent time with her classmates from Class of '84
- Stated reward for tips leading to fireworks citation and gave phone number 310-952-1786 to report
- Advertised options for fireworks show at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, Torrance Civic Center, El Segundo, waterfront at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, and Harbor Cruises
- Wished everyone Happy July 4th
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
- Attended the Samoan Heritage event and gave kudos to staff and volunteers for a phenomenal job
- Reiterated safety about fireworks to the residents
- Spoke about other cities using the, "You Light It, We Cite It!" slogan and commended staff for the fireworks educational release and signs to the community; gave kudos to her Council Aides for their assistance
- Wished everyone Happy Independence Day and be safe
- Thanked staff for their work
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
Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Kullors presented the Memorial Adjournment Requests as follows:
Angelina Davis
Sheliah D. Ward
Brian Raber, II
Ramon "Ray" Madrigal
Jimmye Holmes
Theron Jackson
Walter Scott, Jr.
Edward Maciel, Sr.
Ester Ramirez Barba
Siasoai Tali
Angela Zambrano
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. thanked Director Whittiker, Jr. and his team for their efforts planning the LA 28 event in a short amount of time. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes also thanked Assistant to the City Manager Michael George for his assistance with the LA 28 event.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 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