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

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 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 Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes (Entered at 6:25 P.M.)

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced that Mayor Davis-Holmes was not present because she recused herself from the meeting.

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, Executive Director; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; and Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer

FLAG SALUTE

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

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. PASTOR JOSHUA BAKER FROM SOUTH BAY NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER

Pastor Joshua Barker 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 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 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: Monique Alvarez, et. al. v. Prologis, Inc., City of Carson, et. al. LA Superior Court No. 21CVSV38929.

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 to consider negotiations with Theresa Sardisco, with whom the City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 24205 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745, APN: 7406-017-035. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.

ACTION: The City approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase property Assessor Parcel Number 7406-017-035 for the amount of $2.8 million. A copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement will be available with the City Clerk's Office upon request.

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

— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one potential case.

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)

Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones 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 5:10 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

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

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

RULES OF DECORUM:

The Rules of Decorum recording was presented earlier in 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 6:22 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. with all members previously noted present except Mayor Davis-Holmes absent and Council Member Rojas absent.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. explained that the Mayor does not have to recuse herself from the entire meeting, therefore, she will be present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

This item was heard after Item No. 8.

Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones provided the Closed Session Report.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 8)

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

Item No. 8 was heard after meeting was reconvened.

Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities and gave a crime report.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 6:24 P.M.)

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes entered the meeting at 6:25 P.M.)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Captain Norman for another excellent report and keeping the community abreast. He shared that he will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting towards the end of October and will ensure she receives the invitation.

PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-14)

9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS FILIPINO - AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH - 6:30 PM

Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 11.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Angela Baraquio Grey and read her biography. She read and presented a proclamation to Angela Baraquio Grey who accepted with words of gratitude.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Johnny Itliong and read his biography. She read and presented a proclamation to Johnny Itliong who accepted with words of gratitude.

10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH - 6:41 PM

Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. announced Item No. 10 will be addressed at the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH - 6:41 PM

Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. announced Item No. 11 will be addressed at the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.

12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 12, 2025, AS NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC MONTH

Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 9.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced members of the Environmental Commission who were present.

Environmental Commission Chairman Hourie Taylor offered comments regarding the National Drive Electric Month and offered words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the proclamation and presented to the members of the Environmental Commission.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 6:58 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:00 P.M.)

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:58 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:00 P.M.)

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 6:59 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:00 P.M.)

13. UPDATE FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION- 7:00 PM

Veterans Affairs Commission Vice Chair Brian Raber provided remarks on behalf of the Commission. He invited everyone to the Carson Veterans and Community Resource Fair, on October 22, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carson Event Center.

14. PRESENTATION ON THE CITY OF CARSON'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM

Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the City of Carson's Electric Vehicle Charging Wallet Pilot Program.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting.)

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Reata Kulcsar for her work in reaching the City's goals and asked her to share the awards the City received over the last two years with the Energy Efficient Programs. Reata Kulcsar replied that last year, the City was honored with the Beacon Level Award and received the Gold Level Award from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 7:11 P.M.)

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

Seng So

Thanked the City Council for creating the task force to help oversee the closure of the Phillips 66 Refinery; referred to the MOU and lift up their support going forward; and thanked City Council for their efforts

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 15)

15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 (SPECIAL) AND SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:35 PM

Item No. 15 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

CONSENT (Items 16-27)

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove Item No. 23 for discussion.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred to Item No. 19 and walked on the floor an updated MOU which will be available online and in the City Clerk's Office. The Assistant City Attorney will address the MOU updates during discussion of the item.

Subsequently, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. removed Item No. 19 for discussion with no objection heard.

Consent Items No. 16-27 were approved except for Items No. 19 and 23 for discussion.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-120, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,165,159.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181067 THROUGH 181355 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,165,159.70, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181067 THROUGH 181355."

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-122 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH SECONDARY MANUFACTURES ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN AND ZYDUS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreements and Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus.

— 2. APPROVE the Eight California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus.

— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-122 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

19. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY RELATED TO PROCEDURAL TERMS FOR A POTENTIAL APPLICATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE OF THE REFINERY LOCATED AT 1520 E. SEPULVEDA BLVD. FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 19 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones gave a brief overview of the revised MOU in the version that has been walked on to the meeting. Copies were provided to the Mayor, City Council, staff, and is available for the public. Also, he referred to the correction of staff recommendation 2 as "Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney", instead of "Authorize the Mayor...", with no objection heard.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Aleshire and Wynder, City Manager, and staff on a great MOU that protects Carson residents, environmental and economic health.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with Phillips 66 Company (Exhibit No. 1; “MOU”); and

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

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

20. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

21. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE NEW 2025 OR NEWER MID-SIZE ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS USE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-117 " 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)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-117 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.”

— 2. APPROVE a purchase order with Winner Chevrolet, Inc., for two (2) Chevrolet Equinox EV SUVs and three (3) Chevrolet Blazer EV SUVs, with a total budget not to exceed $220,000.00.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers Inc. to add on-call project management services and on-call construction inspection services by $461,750.00, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,417,526.00.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Transtech Engineers Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

23. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 9:10 PM

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 23 was heard after Mayor Davis-Holmes' comments during the Oral Communications (Council Members) portion of the meeting.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recused herself from Item No. 23 due to a rule from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) stating that receiving a campaign donation from a conflicting business excludes her from being able to vote on the item.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced Director Whittiker, Jr. who gave a report.

Public Comments

Elenita, spoke on behalf of her sister Conchita Diaz

Expressed her appreciation and thanks to the City for providing Dial-A-Ride services, offered comments in support of the services, and requested continuance of the services

Marco Soto, Vice President and Director of Operations, Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. (ASC)

Offered comments in support of the Dial-A-Ride services

Shafi Salizi, President of Board of Directors, United Checker Yellow Cab

Offered comments in support of the Dail-A-Ride services

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about the proposals and rating sheets. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox responded to his question. He also asked what is Uber going to do different than what is currently in place.

Chris Margaronis, Representative, Uber Transit

Offered comments in support of Uber services

Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Dial-A-Ride Service Comparison.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked about the contract amount. Transportation Program Manager Jason Jo answered his question.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he is in receipt of a support statement for the City to continue services with ASC and asked the representative to address the complaints. Marco Soto responded to his question.

Questions were asked and answered.

RECESS

The meeting was recessed at 9:04 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr.

RECONVENE

The meeting was reconvened at 9:09 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor Davis-Holmes absent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for a five-year term, with the option for a two (2) year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $4,000,000 over the course of the initial term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement").

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

ACTION: Mayor and City Council took the following actions:

Main Motion

It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr., seconded by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas.

Substitute Motion

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered a substitute motion to award the contract to Administrative Cooperative Services, Inc. for Dial-A-Ride services, also known as Yellow Cab, seconded by Council Member Dear.

Vote on Substitute Motion

The vote on the Substitute Motion failed to carry by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear

Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas

Abstain: None

Recuse: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes

Absent: None

Vote on Main Motion

The vote on the Main Motion failed to carry by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas

Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear

Abstain: None

Recuse: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes

Absent: None

Motion to Continue Item

It was moved to continue the item on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr., seconded by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas.

During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments not to continue the item and asked if the Dial-A-Ride services will continue.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded that the current contract expires December 31, 2025.

Upon inquiry, Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox explained that bids are good for 90 days unless bidders submit an approval or waiver to extend their bids for another set term which is not available. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked for clarification because the bids are expired. Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones stated he would look into the bid expiration deadline.

Vote to Continue Item

The vote to continue the item failed to carry by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas

Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear

Abstain: None

Recuse: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes

Absent: None

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 9:24 P.M.)

24. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 23-270 WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC, DBA ST. NICK'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AND DECOR, TO AUTHORIZE HOLIDAY DECORATION ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 2025 WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Contract 23-270 between the City of Carson and T&G Global, LLC, dba St. Nick’s Christmas Lighting & Décor, that would authorize holiday decoration enhancements for the 2025 winter holiday season at a cost of $63,035.00 (Exhibit No. 5; “Amendment No. 3”); and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following approval as to form by the City Attorney

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

25. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER TO ITERIS, INC. FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR PROJECT NO. 1687 - CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) PROJECT AND CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION 25-115, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding process as allowed by CMC 2611(i)(2) Intellectual property with a unique or special purpose, as documented in writing by the Purchasing Manager.

— 2. WAIVE the formal contract requirement as allowed by CMC 2606(b).

— 3. APPROVE a Purchase Order with Iteris, Inc. for equipment on Project No. 1687 for a total amount not to exceed $295,206.28.

— 4. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to Iteris, Inc.

— 5. ADOPT Resolution 25-115 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS," to allocate funds in the amount of $300,000.00 for PW1687 - Carson Street Intelligent Transportation System (Exhibit No. 4).

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PROJECT NO.1515 - CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:35 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Carson and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2 extending the term of the contract through September 30, 2026, for Project No.1515 – Carson Storm-water Capture Facility at Carriage Crest Park.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

27. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IGM TECHNOLOGY CORP (GRAVITY) FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) REPORT BOOK (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with IGM Technology Corp, for an increased amount not to exceed $39,779.52, increasing the total contract sum to $109,659.52; and

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

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

None.

DISCUSSION (Items 28-31)

28. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:40 PM

Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 19.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the October 21, 2025 meeting with no objection heard.

29. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEAT REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBER- 7:41 PM

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox invited Chris Kegel, Director of Business with the SBWIB who introduced Shawn Webb, President of FlightWave. Shawn Webb offered comments.

Mayor Davis-Holmes thanked Shawn Webb for attending the meeting and introducing himself.

Council Member Dear thanked Shawn Webb for attending the meeting and his willingness to serve.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPOINT Shawn Webb, President for FlightWave Aerospace to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) for the term expiring June 30, 2027

Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

30. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ALFARO COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1649: TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AT FOUR INTERSECTIONS (AVALON BOULEVARD/VICTORIA STREET, MAIN STREET/SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, MAIN STREET/223RD STREET, AND FIGUEROA STREET/TORRANCE BOULEVARD) [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-5403(030)] (CITY COUNCIL)

City Engineer Gilbert Marquez gave a report.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked if tariffs have been affecting materials. City Engineer Marquez shared that there has been a six-month delay on poles and if the item is approved tonight, the poles will not be received until July 2026.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if there is a time limit on the availability of Federal funds. City Engineer Marquez confirmed that the timeline is okay.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1649: Traffic Signal Upgrade at Four Intersections in the amount of $2,804,525.22 to the lowest responsible bidder, Alfaro Communications Construction Inc.; and

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

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

31. 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)- 7:50 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 Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. continued the item to the October 21, 2025 meeting with no objection heard.

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

None.

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).

Brandi Lewin

Expressed concern with the Brown Act not being considered with the Public Comment portion of the meeting and lack of representation for the Disabilities Committee.

Sheila Richardson

Provided copies and presented the JTPA business proposal from Exclusive Systems LLC

Michelle Cayten

Addressed the ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of Central Avenue and University Drive of numerous accidents that needs immediate attention; requested installation of dedicated left turn signals and for the mean time suggests adjusting the signal timing for both directions to remain red for a period of time of at least 5 to 10 seconds before turning green

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. noted the City is in the process of having a traffic left hand turning signal installed at the location. He advised Michelle Cayten to meet with the City Manager and provide her contact information for further discussion.

Mayor and Council were in consensus for staff to expedite the traffic signal installation at the intersection of Central Avenue and University Drive and in the meantime requested staff to make signal light adjustments. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would meet with staff to implement temporary measures.

Paz Villanueva Velasquez

Provided copies of the City of Carson Filipino American History Month Resolution to the Mayor and City Council; requested that her resolution be agendized at a future City Council meeting to consider reinstating the full observance of Filipino American History Month every October and October 25th as Larry Itliong Day as established in 2009; requested renaming Carriage Crest Park to Larry Itliong Park in honor of his legacy; and thanked the Mayor and City Council for moving the Filipino American History Month Celebration to October 26, 2025

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments regarding Paz Villanueva Velasquez's request to rename Carriage Crest Park to Larry Itliong Park.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

This item was heard after Item No. 23.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested an update of the cameras throughout the community.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the 24-hour surveillance cameras will be instituted, occupied, and monitored once the Fiber Network Project comes into play. He also addressed the license plate readers.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

This item was heard after Item No. 31.

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

Jazz Festival, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Anderson Park
All About Me Women's Conference, Friday, October 17, 2025, from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.; thanked staff for working on the event
Leaving on Sunday, October 5, 2025, for Tokyo to speak at the University of Tokyo representing the City; honored to be invited to speak with other Mayors; Council Member Rojas will also be on the panel alongside her and will be back the following Saturday
Thanked staff for their hard work
Welcomed the new staff
Recused herself from Item No. 23 pursuant to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) rules and regulations that she cannot participate on a decision for a contract if she received a campaign donation less than a year before the item came before the City Council and according to her records she is seven days short

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting.)

This item was heard again after Council Member Requests to Add Items to Future Agendas portion of the meeting.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced the following:

Hosting a Town Hall Meeting, October 16, 2025, at Anderson Park, 6:30 P.M.
Annual Food Giveaway, October 10, 2025, at Dolphin Park, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Carson Veterans and Community Resource Fair, October 22, 2025, at the Carson Event Center, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton shared that he attended the 54th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., September 24-28, 2025. He participated in several workshops, breakout sessions, and panels with important information for the city.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced that he is looking forward to attending the Jazz Festival which is a free event. He also shared that he has been receiving an increase of calls about coyote attacks and the death of pets and would like to meet with staff to address the issue. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated there is a coyote catcher on retainer and will notify the Public Safety Department.

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 following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Gene Ray Smith

Paul Philipp

Alva Jean Brannon

Betty A. Taylor Challman

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Rojas absent.

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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

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

2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)