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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 Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

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 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:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes (Excused)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (Entered at 5:07 P.M.)

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; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; and Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources

FLAG SALUTE

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. PASTOR JIMMY ORELLANA FROM CALVARY LIFE CHURCH- 5:03 PM

Pastor Jimmy Orellana from Calvary Life Church gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)

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 titles of such litigations are as follows: Vili, Yolanda v City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ17288999).

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

4. 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: Jose Lim IV v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV01137.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

5. 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: Virginia Garcia, et al. v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV00552

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

6. 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: Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson, et al (Case No. 24STCV14430); Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson (WCAB NO: ADJ18022950).

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

7. 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 one case.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)

None.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

The meeting was recessed at 5:06 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. to Closed Session.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)-

RULES OF DECORUM:

The Rules of Decorum recording was presented at the beginning of the meeting.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

The meeting was reconvened at 6:11 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. with all members previously noted present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 8)

8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:26 PM

Item No. 8 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Captain Norman reported/announced the following:

Special Operation Patrol conducted from July 2nd to July 9th to support the No Fireworks Policy which included activities of calls of service, citations issued, illegal fireworks recovered, and arrests were made; a home sustained about $50,000 worth of damage due to fireworks
Street Takeover Operation conducted on July 13, 2025 at two locations; citations issued, vehicles towed, and arrests were made
Carson Pocket Bike Operation conducted due to the increase of motorized bicycles traveling throughout Carson and Los Angeles County cities; an arrest was made
Invited everyone to the upcoming Community Night Out event on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Crime Statistics Report

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Captain Norman for her thorough reports and encouraged everyone to attend the Community Night Out event.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reiterated the statistics that Captain Norman shared about the misdemeanor citations issued from the 4th of July holiday.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked for clarity about the citations. Captain Norman responded to his question. He asked for staff to bring a report showing how many people have paid the fines in the past.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. stated that he heard from residents that overall, there was a decrease of fireworks from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July. He also shared that he would like the City Manager's Office to work with Dignity Health Sports Park on a future robust Fourth of July show.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton suggested the City host a future Fourth of July drone show.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments in support of a future drone show.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox noted that a formal statistics report of the Fourth of July enforcement activities is forthcoming and the city is working with Dignity Health Sports Park for a show next year.

PRESENTATIONS

None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)

Daniel Valdez- Item No. 16

Offered comments in support of the item

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 9)

Item No. 9 was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

9. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JULY 1, 2025 (REGULAR)- 6:24 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

CONSENT (Items 10-22)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared that Item No. 20 will need to be continued to the next meeting.

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

10. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1)

ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.

11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-082, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,115,900.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179960 THROUGH 180167 AND 257 AND 261 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-082, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,115,900.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179960 THROUGH 180167 AND 257 AND 261 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.

12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-09-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,689.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002060 THROUGH HA-002064 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-09-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,689.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002060 THROUGH HA-002064".

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-08-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001961 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-08-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001961".

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

14. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

15. CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") 24-020 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING STRATEGY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. REJECT all proposals received for RFP 24-020 Economic Development Marketing Strategy and AUTHORIZE staff to resolicit.

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

16. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF DIEGO VILLALOBOS ON APRIL 25, 1993, IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— APPROVE the establishment of a $25,000 reward.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE MONITORING SERVICES (HOUSING AUTHORITY)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the contract services agreement with RSG, Inc. for a five year term effective retroactive to July 1, 2025 to provide affordable housing compliance monitoring, reporting and related special projects services for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $349,625.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Authority Chair to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the Authority Counsel.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. TO PROVIDE MOBILE HOME RENT REVIEW SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Contract Agreement with RSG for a five year term effective retroactive to July 1, 2025 for a maximum not to exceed amount of $683,750.

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

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

20. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHOURA VENUE SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT SUM AND EXERCISE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 23-022 between the City of Carson and Choura Venue Services (Exhibit No. 3; “Amendment No. 2")

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney

ACTION: City Manager Roberts, Jr. continued Item No. 20 to the next meeting with no objection heard.

21. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT A PROJECT FUNDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1763: CITYWIDE RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1763: Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal Program.

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

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

22. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET INC, COLFAX CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT NEW 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (ELECTRIC VEHICLES) MID-SIZE SUVS FOR MULTIPLE DEPARTMENT USE. (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:25 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Purchase Order with Winner Chevrolet Inc. for the purchase of eight (8) 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUVs for $246,459.20.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

None.

DISCUSSION (Items 23-24)

23. 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)- 6:42 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"

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani to explain the changes to the ordinance. City/Agency/Authority Soltani outlined the changes.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 6:46 P.M.)

Item No. 23 was heard again after Item No. 24 with Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas voting yes for Item No. 23.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

24. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE 25-2516, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO ADD MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON DISABILITY-RELATED MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:50 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25- 2516, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2762 (MEMBERS), 2764 (REGULAR MEETINGS), AND 2766 (DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION) OF CHAPTER 7 (DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO ADD MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON DISABILITY-RELATED MATTERS"

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 6:50 P.M.)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted that he would like an actual Disabilities Commission and hopefully there can be a commission in the future.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 25)

25. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2514: AN ORDINANCE 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 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:53 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2514, entitled "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."

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)

This item was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Miriam Cruz

Expressed concern regarding a particular address and requested an Inspection Report of the property

Upon inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox stated he would look into Miriam Cruz' request.

James Wright

Offered comments opposing the ban on safe and sane fireworks

Michael Madrilejo

Shared information about his youth program called API RISE held at Veterans Park

Mary Osibamiro accompanied with Abi Osibamiro

Invited everyone to the Grand Reopening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Santa Fe Medical Clinic located at 2637 E. Carson Street, Carson, Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked that he would like consideration for a future Disabilities Commission.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton thanked Dignity Health Sports Park for the fireworks show. He also shared that construction is underway with Sprouts.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas shared that she is happy to be back from her diplomatic trip to the Philippines.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared a Happy 4th of July and he is pleased that Item No. 16 passed.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. shared a Happy 4th of July greeting; thanked Dignity Health Sports Park for an outstanding fireworks show; asked if the ad hoc committee can begin meeting to plan a robust show for next year. He asked for a report regarding enforcement of the street takeovers. City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared that the drones were also used to detect street takeovers and not just for fireworks. He stated the consultant for the drones will provide an informational report.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)

None.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

None.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

None.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

None.

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the Memorial Adjournment Requests as follows:

Mae Hue Logan

Aurora dela Cruz Medina

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Bishop Dexter Killpatrick, brother-in-law to Dr. Arlington Rodgers Jr., to the Memorial Adjournment Requests. He gave a prayer.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. thanked staff for all that they do in the city and continue doing outstanding work.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr.

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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

1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)

2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)