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

The meeting was called to order at 5:05 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.

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

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 Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. (Excused)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (Entered at 5:08 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 Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. ELDER LYNETTE HARRIS FROM FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER-

Elder Lynette Harris gave the invocation.

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.

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: Ruben Hovanesian v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV01560.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.

ACTION: Did not take up.

5. 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 5:15 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 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 6:20 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present except Hicks, Sr. and Dear absent.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

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

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reentered the meeting at 6:22 P.M.)

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 6-7)

6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:22 PM

Captain Norman gave a report as follows:

Summarized the recent law enforcement activities
Reported a robbery at WSS shoe store on Wilmington Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard after street takeover resulting in loss and damages
Invited everyone to the Community Night Out event on August 6, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carson Sheriff Station
Crime statistics

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked for an update of a recent mall incident. Captain Norman responded two individuals were stabbed in the mall resulting in one person taken into custody this past Sunday afternoon. Both victims are in stable condition in the hospital.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton shared that a new business owner is trying to rent space located in a new development on Main Street and Alondra Boulevard, but car clubs are gathering in front of the building every Sunday. He asked Captain Norman to monitor the area who responded in the affirmative.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas shared that she met with a community member regarding Catskill Avenue and 232nd Street near Foisia Park. She requested extra patrol and speedometers placed in that area due to street racers, vehicle donut activities, hit and run, and parked cars being hit. Captain Norman responded in the affirmative.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked Captain Norman how many motorcycle officers are on duty. Captain Norman responded there are two motorcycle officers. He mentioned speeders who could potentially hit children and feels speedometers are helpful, but citing speeders is more effective.

7. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:30 PM

Battalion Chief Bonilla gave a report for the month of July.

PRESENTATIONS (Item 8)

8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE CARSON BASEBALL TEAM - 6:31 PM

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read statistics of the Carson High School Baseball Team and greeted the coaching staff. They brought the City their first high school baseball trophy. The coach read the names of the team players and presented each team member a Certificate of Recognition.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read the names of the coaches, team mom and presented each with a Certificate of Recognition. He shared that he purchased rings for the team.

Head Coach Michael Kunipo Aguirre gave a speech about the challenging season and thanked the coaches and players. He thanked Council Member Hilton for purchasing the rings.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes gave kudos to the family and friends for supporting the team.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:03 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:07 P.M.)

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

None.

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 15, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

CONSENT (Items 10-22)

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.

11. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-084, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,743,982.35, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 263-264, 180168 THROUGH 180612 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-084, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,743,982.35, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 263-264, 180168 THROUGH 180612."

ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.

12. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

13. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

14. CONSIDER AWARD AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO ADMINSURE, INC. FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FROM AUGUST 15, 2025 TO AUGUST 15, 2030 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Adminsure, Inc. to provide Workers Compensation Third Party Claims administration (TPA) services to the City for a total contract sum of $598,871 over a five-year term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement"); and

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

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

15. CONSIDER APPROVING THE VELOCITYEHS, INC. MASTER SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the VelocityEHS, Inc. Master Subscription & Services Agreement.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

16. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT TO CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC TO UPDATE THE CITY OF CARSON'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-085 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00.

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

— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-085 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (PCN) FOR CALL CENTER SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RATIFY and APPROVE the agreement entered into with Professional Communications Network (PCN) for call center services related to illegal fireworks complaints.

— 2. RATIFY and AUTHORIZE the City Manager's execution of the agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENTS WITH FLYING LION, INC. FOR DRONE SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS FOR UNION SOUTH BAY ROOFTOP ACCESS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE and RATIFY the agreement between the City of Carson and Flying Lion, Inc. for drone surveillance services.

— 2. APPROVE and RATIFY the use agreement between Flying Lion, Inc. and the CSCDA Community Improvement Authority.

— 3. AUTHORIZE and RATIFY the City Manager's execution of both agreements approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

19. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO NEXGEN SALES AND PROTIME SPORTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL PURCHASES OF YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORMS AS NEEDED (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE any irregularities in the proposals received, pursuant to CMC 2611(l)(2); and

— 2. AWARD and APPROVE a five-year on-call Contract Services Agreement, with one (2) two-year extensions at the City's discretion, to NEXGEN SALES, for the provision of youth sports uniforms, at a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $1,750,000 for the initial five-year contract term (Exhibit No. 1; the "NexGen Contract"); and

— 3. AWARD and APPROVE a five-year on-call Contract Services Agreement, with one (2) two-year extensions at the City's discretion, to PROTIME SPORTS, INC., for the provision of youth sports uniforms, at a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $1,750,000 for the initial five-year contract term (Exhibit No. 2; the "Pro Time Sports Contract"); and

— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the NexGen Contract and the ProTime Sports Contract, 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- 7:19 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: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

21. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-078, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1780: VICTORIA TRANSIT CENTER, LACMTA PROJECT # MR524.02, FTIP # LA9919119 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-078, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MEASURE R TRANSIT INVESTMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT", extending FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 funds to June 30, 2027 (Exhibit No. 4).

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 (Exhibit No. 3) following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the design and construction of the transit center as part of Project No. 1780.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRAFFITI PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INC TO PROVIDE GRAFFITI ABATEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. to provide Graffiti Abatement Services increasing the contract sum by $129,600.00 for a new total contract sum of $259,200.00 and extending the term by one year.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

None

DISCUSSION (Items 23-24)

23. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS LOCATED AT: FIGUEROA STREET AT VICTORIA STREET; FIGUEROA STREET AT 223RD STREET; FIGUEROA STREET AT 234TH STREET; MAIN STREET AT ALBERTONI STREET; MAIN STREET AT 220TH STREET; AND MAIN STREET AT VICTORIA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:20 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1657: Traffic Signal Installation at Six Intersections in the amount of $5,661,686.00 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for clarification on some of the intersections stating that traffic signals will be installed, but some already have signals.

Associate Civil Engineer Ian Holst clarified that some traffic signals will be modifications/safety improvements. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if the signal lights are synchronized. Associate Civil Engineer Ian Holst responded that Los Angeles County will be working on another synchronization project in the future.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. clarified that synchronization of all traffic lights are handled by the Los Angeles County.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear and Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes clarified that the award of the contract is for updates and improvements of the existing traffic signal installations at the six intersections and not new traffic signal installations.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

24. 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)- 7:26 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 the item to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 25)

25. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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)- 7:27 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and

— 2. ADOPT, Ordinance No. 25-2509, entitled “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".

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

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).

Michelle Pino, Community Library Manager, Carson Library

Announced upcoming library programs and introduced new Library Manager for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Victoria Nikolov, Library Manager, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Introduced herself as the new Library Manager at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library; announced upcoming programs

Miriam Cruz

Reported on building code violations and inhabitable living conditions of a property in Carson

Mayor Davis-Holmes referred Miriam Cruz to Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox for assistance.

Josel Villarin

Reported on an illegal demolition of illegal conversion of a shed to a bedroom related to the report from the previous speaker; requested inspection of property

Mayor Davis-Holmes referred Josel Villarin to Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox for assistance.

Brandi Lewin

Thanked the City for providing facade improvements at the University and Avalon business complex; reported many businesses at the complex have experienced challenges prior to and during construction and asked for support in the matter; referred to the 3-2 vote to ban fireworks in the City of Carson and believes this should be an issue to be decided by the residents and supports the petition for this issue to go to a vote; followed up with Council Member Rojas for a meeting date

This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments to allow for an additional speaker with no objection heard.

Melissa Castaneda, Owner, Ritual Cafe

Reported that tenants are concerned with the chaotic situation and safety hazards of businesses at the University and Avalon complex; expressed concern of the treatment of business owners and the public frequenting the establishments

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced the following:

Back to School Backpack Giveaway partnering with Hope, Healing and Wellness Foundation, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., Ken's Ice Cream
Fam Fest, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Stevenson Park

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reminded everyone that the City Council Meeting will go dark the second meeting in August.

This item was heard again after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:

Dark the second City Council Meeting in August
Enjoyed her vacation in Greece
Celebrated her aunt's 90th birthday in Texas
Thanked staff for their work

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

Chief Deputy City Clerk/Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Kourtney Cullors presented the Memorial Adjournment Requests as follows:

Marquerite "Margo" Stewart Littleton Smith

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Sandra Rice

Sergeant Shiou L. Deng

Ozie B. Gonzaque

Elma Ann Carter

Netric Seymore-Vaughn

Melba Cosby

Bernice Jordan

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Mary Ella Young and Albert Jackson to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 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

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

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

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 Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. (Excused)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (Entered at 5:08 P.M.)

Also Present:

3. FLAG SALUTE

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

4. INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. ELDER LYNETTE HARRIS FROM FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER-

Elder Lynette Harris gave the invocation.

5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)

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

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: Ruben Hovanesian v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CMCV01560.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

ACTION: Did not take up.

5. 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.

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 5:15 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (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 6:20 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present except Hicks, Sr. and Dear absent.

11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

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

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reentered the meeting at 6:22 P.M.)

12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 6-7)

6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:22 PM

Captain Norman gave a report as follows:

Summarized the recent law enforcement activities
Reported a robbery at WSS shoe store on Wilmington Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard after street takeover resulting in loss and damages
Invited everyone to the Community Night Out event on August 6, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carson Sheriff Station
Crime statistics

7. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:30 PM

Battalion Chief Bonilla gave a report for the month of July.

13. PRESENTATIONS (Item 8)

8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE CARSON BASEBALL TEAM - 6:31 PM

Head Coach Michael Kunipo Aguirre gave a speech about the challenging season and thanked the coaches and players. He thanked Council Member Hilton for purchasing the rings.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes gave kudos to the family and friends for supporting the team.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:03 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:07 P.M.)

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

None.

15. 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 15, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

16. CONSENT (Items 10-22)

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.

12. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

13. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

15. CONSIDER APPROVING THE VELOCITYEHS, INC. MASTER SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the VelocityEHS, Inc. Master Subscription & Services Agreement.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00.

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

— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-085 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (PCN) FOR CALL CENTER SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RATIFY and APPROVE the agreement entered into with Professional Communications Network (PCN) for call center services related to illegal fireworks complaints.

— 2. RATIFY and AUTHORIZE the City Manager's execution of the agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENTS WITH FLYING LION, INC. FOR DRONE SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS FOR UNION SOUTH BAY ROOFTOP ACCESS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE and RATIFY the agreement between the City of Carson and Flying Lion, Inc. for drone surveillance services.

— 2. APPROVE and RATIFY the use agreement between Flying Lion, Inc. and the CSCDA Community Improvement Authority.

— 3. AUTHORIZE and RATIFY the City Manager's execution of both agreements approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

19. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO NEXGEN SALES AND PROTIME SPORTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL PURCHASES OF YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORMS AS NEEDED (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:19 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE any irregularities in the proposals received, pursuant to CMC 2611(l)(2); and

— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the NexGen Contract and the ProTime Sports Contract, 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- 7:19 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: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

None

18. DISCUSSION (Items 23-24)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for clarification on some of the intersections stating that traffic signals will be installed, but some already have signals.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. clarified that synchronization of all traffic lights are handled by the Los Angeles County.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

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 the item to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 25)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Cedric L. Hicks Sr.

20. 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).

Michelle Pino, Community Library Manager, Carson Library

Announced upcoming library programs and introduced new Library Manager for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Victoria Nikolov, Library Manager, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Introduced herself as the new Library Manager at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library; announced upcoming programs

Miriam Cruz

Reported on building code violations and inhabitable living conditions of a property in Carson

Mayor Davis-Holmes referred Miriam Cruz to Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox for assistance.

Josel Villarin

Reported on an illegal demolition of illegal conversion of a shed to a bedroom related to the report from the previous speaker; requested inspection of property

Mayor Davis-Holmes referred Josel Villarin to Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox for assistance.

Brandi Lewin

This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments to allow for an additional speaker with no objection heard.

Melissa Castaneda, Owner, Ritual Cafe

21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

None.

22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced the following:

Back to School Backpack Giveaway partnering with Hope, Healing and Wellness Foundation, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., Ken's Ice Cream
Fam Fest, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Stevenson Park

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reminded everyone that the City Council Meeting will go dark the second meeting in August.

This item was heard again after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:

Dark the second City Council Meeting in August
Enjoyed her vacation in Greece
Celebrated her aunt's 90th birthday in Texas
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 Kourtney Cullors presented the Memorial Adjournment Requests as follows:

Marquerite "Margo" Stewart Littleton Smith

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Sandra Rice

Sergeant Shiou L. Deng

Ozie B. Gonzaque

Elma Ann Carter

Netric Seymore-Vaughn

Melba Cosby

Bernice Jordan

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Mary Ella Young and Albert Jackson to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.

28. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 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