1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
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, Executive Director; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Joshua Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Nathan Freeman, Director of Community and Economic Development; Michael George, Government Affairs Officer; Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk
3. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. BISHOP C.C. COATNEY, HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
Bishop C.C. Coatney gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)
2. 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 three cases.
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 item.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:07 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
9. RULES OF DECORUM:
The Rules of Decorum recording was presented earlier in 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 6:15 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 3)
3. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:16 PM
Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities. She offered holiday safety tips and gave a crime report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked the Captain to follow up with her about street takeovers in the Centerview area. Captain Norman responded in the affirmative.
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 4-7)
4. UPDATE THE FROM THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THEIR GOALS AND INITIATIVES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Martha Alvarez, Chief of Government Relations for the Los Angeles Unified School District, gave an update on their goals and initiatives for the 2025-2026 school year.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about partnerships with nonprofit organizations and other organizations in the community allowing residents access to the school facilities particularly the permit group at Curtis Middle School using the facilities for soccer. There is excessive parking in the neighborhoods and asked if it can be addressed. He also asked if there are plans to expand Magnet Schools in Carson and Martha Alvarez stated she will follow up with Government Affairs Officer Michael George.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked about upgrades to schools in Carson and a consistent maintenance landscape schedule for the schools. Martha Alvarez stated she would follow up with staff.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about the meal program. Martha Alvarez shared that students receive two to three meal options daily.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked the school district for sending a principal who is supportive of the community garden at Stephen White Middle School. He also offered comments about Librarian Ms. Nguyen at Carson High School.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting.)
5. UPDATE FROM MEASURE C & K BUDGET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE- 6:36 PM
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 6.
Nora Momoli, Chairperson of the Measure C & Measure K Budget Oversight Committee, introduced three members of the committee who were present and gave an update from the committee.
6. UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- 6:40 PM
Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 4.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 6 with no objection heard.
7. RECOGNITION OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT FOR A NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 5.
Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security (ITS) Department, announced that the City of Carson received its first top ten Digital Cities Award and gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Center for Digital Government's Annual Survey and Awards Program. He thanked the Executive Team and recognized his staff who were present and introduced themselves.
Mayor, City Council, and City Manager thanked the ITS Department for their work.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 8)
8. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:10 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSENT (Items 9-34)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 25 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove Item No. 28 for discussion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
9. CONSIDER CANCELING THE DECEMBER 16, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE canceling the December 16, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting by minute order.
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
11. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CALENDAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. SCHEDULE budget workshops in preparation for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and
— 2. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULE the public hearing to consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget on June 16, 2026.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1)
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-139, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,921.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181931 THROUGH 182011 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $4,142.50, CHECK NUMBER 1298 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-139, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,921.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181931 THROUGH 182011 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $4,142.50, CHECK NUMBER 1298 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-12-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,251.76, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002077 THROUGH HA-002081 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-12-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,251.76, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002077 THROUGH HA-002081".
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,101.62, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001971 THROUGH SA-001975 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-11-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,101.62, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001971 THROUGH SA-001975".
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 OCTOBER 31, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-142 AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 ADOPTING BUDGET TO REFLECT DEPARTMENTAL RELIGNMENTS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-142, "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. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARR & CLARK, INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT SUM TO $300,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Barr & Clark for environmental testing services, increasing the contract amount to $300,000, during the initial three-year term plus the two optional one-year extension periods.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC for federal legislative advocacy services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $63,420 annually, or $317,100 for the five-year term (Exhibit No. 1; the Agreement”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO DELL MARKETING L.P. AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT. (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with DELL MARKETING L.P. to add software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support for $66,814.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $920,109.16, for a term of 3 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV INC. FOR SOFTWARE LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a Master Services Agreement with OPENGOV INC. for software licenses, professional services, software maintenance, and software support for a total contract amount not to exceed $304,049.78, for a term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR INTERNET SERVICES WITH HURRICANE ELECTRIC, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE a Master Service Agreement with Hurricane Electric, LLC for IP Transit for an amount not to exceed $23,400 for a total term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-137 & NO. 25-138, AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIST AND PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR (REPLACING AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-043 & NO. 22-165) (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-137, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 04-043, BY ADOPTING AN UPDATED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIALIST"; and
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-138, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 22-165, BY ADOPTING AN UPDATED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR."
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER CONSENT OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST FROM EAST CARSON HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P. AND EAST CARSON II HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P. TO COMMUNITY RESIDENT SERVICES INC., HOUSING PRESERVATION PARTNERS LLC AND SAKS REALTY LLC IN CONNECTION WITH TWO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (DDA) FOR THE VIA 425 & VIA 401-409 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Consent to Transfer of Partnership Interest Document Via 401
— 2. APPROVE the Consent to Transfer of Partnership Interest Document Via 425
Item No. 25 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for a staff report.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
26. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-141, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES AND IMPLMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING A CITYWIDE COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-141, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING A CITYWIDE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM"
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL, SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR BUS STOP CLEANING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE any irregularities or informalities in the Goodwill proposal, pursuant to CMC 2611(l) (2);
— 2. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with GOODWILL, SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY (Exhibit No. 3; Agreement); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
28. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BROSEMER SPORTS TURF TO PROVIDE INFIELD LASER LEVELING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT CALAS, CARRIAGE CREST, CARSON, DEL AMO, DOLPHIN, DOMINGUEZ, FOISIA, HEMINGWAY, STEVENSON, AND VETERANS PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:12 PM
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with William Brosemer dba Brosemer Sports Turf (Exhibit No. 1; Agreement); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 25.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked for a staff report.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
29. CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DEERE & COMPANY DBA JOHN DEERE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THREE (3) JOHN DEER GATOR TE AND ONE (1) PRO GATOR 2020A FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Purchase Agreement, to Deere and Company, an authorized Sourcewell vendor, via Contract #031121-DAC for the purchase of three (3) John Deere Gator TE and one (1) Pro Gator 2020A for a total not-to-exceed cost of $108,761.95 (Exhibit No. 1; “Agreement”); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
30. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:06 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. to provide demand-responsive Dial-A-Ride services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed total Contract Sum of $2,000,000 over the course of the term (Exhibit No. 1; "Uber Agreement");
— 2. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COOPERATIVE, INC. to provide demand-responsive Dial-A-Ride services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed total Contract Sum of $2,000,000 over the course of the term (Exhibit No. 2; "Yellow Cab Agreement"); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Uber Technologies Agreement and the Administrative Services Cooperative Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Construction Management & Inspection Professional Services, increasing the contract sum by $500,797.00 for a total contract sum of $1,292,418.00 and extending the term until June 30, 2027; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Construction Management & Inspection Professional Services following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
32. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH JAKHER INC. FOR ON-CALL SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement with Jahker Inc. to provide on-call professional services, by adding an additional $87,375 for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $235,375 and extending the term of the contract through June 30, 2026 (Exhibit 4); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Contract Services Agreement with Jakher Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.
33. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (C-08-001) TO APPROVE A DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE AND 3.42% ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX COST OF LIVING RATE ADJUSTMENT AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-126, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND" (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 7 to the Contract Services Agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services, Inc., a division of Joe’s Sweeping, Inc., to provide street sweeping services with a disposal rate adjustment of $55,845 and annual Consumer Price Index rate adjustment of $40,273.21 for FY 2025-26, for a total amount of $96,118.21, thereby increasing the total annual contract sum under the Agreement to $1,273,697.53;
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-126, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND” (Exhibit 3).
ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.
34. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Project Management Professional Services, increasing the contract sum by $405,220 for a total contract sum of $1,114,196 and extending the term until June 30, 2027; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Z & K Consultants to provide on-call Project Management Professional Services following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 34 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 35)
35. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, HISTORICAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25- 2520, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO"; and
— 2. SCHEDULE a public hearing on December 2, 2025, to consider adoption and second reading of the Ordinance No. 25-2520
Item No. 35 was heard after Item No. 28.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted there were no additional noticing, posting, and publication required per the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
There were no persons wishing to speak on this item.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.
Motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 25-2520, as read by title only and with full reading waived, submitted by Council Member, Dr. Hilton seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
18. DISCUSSION (Items 36-38)
36. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.
37. CONSIDER APPROVING THE MAYOR'S PROPOSED HOLIDAY CLOSURES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR'S EVE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the Mayor's proposed holiday closures for December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve) and December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve).
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025) and New Year's Eve (December 31, 2025) as City holidays with no objection heard.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted the last City Council meeting for the year will be December 2, 2025.
38. 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)- 7:28 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
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes expressed concern that the Public Works Commission has not been meeting since May/June 2025.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted issue of quorum with the Public Works Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding member absences and role of Alternate Members.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes ordered this item continued to the next meeting.
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Nabil Boulad
Spoke about the construction in the shopping center located on Avalon Boulevard and University Drive which is affecting his business with no cooperation from the landlord; requested assistance
City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred Nabil Boulad to Director Freeman for assistance and gave an update of the shopping center construction project.
Sheila Richardson
Provided the Mayor and City Council a handout each and gave a final presentation from her previous presentation at the last City Council meeting regarding the Exclusive Systems LLC JTPA Program Business Proposal
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/reported the following:
- Thanked the residents for attending the Town Hall Meeting at Hemingway Park which was a success
- Thanked Director, Dr. Rodgers, Public Safety, and Captain Norman for attending the Town Hall Meeting
- Thanked Council Aide KW Tulloss for his work
- Thanked City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw for attending the Town Hall Meeting
- Turkey Giveaway, Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., partnering with Holiday Helping Hands, located at 17420 S. Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90746, corner of Albertoni Street and Avalon Boulevard parking lot by Carl's Jr.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
- Thanked the residents who attended his Annual Turkey Giveaway in the rain on November 15, 2025
- Thanked Myra, Council Aide Cac Le, Michael Devon Brown Foundation, Prevailing in Christ Ministries Church, and volunteers for their assistance with the Turkey Giveaway
- Fruits and Vegetables Food Giveaway, December 19, 2025, at Anderson Park from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
- Annual Toy Giveaway, December 20, 2025, at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 1249 Carson Street, Carson, for ages 3-12
- Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for an update from staff about the request to put signage up about selling cars. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis directed staff to bring item to the next City Council Meeting to address the concerns. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox responded he will have a report at a future meeting.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced/reported the following:
- Town Hall Meeting, November 19, 2025 at 7:00 P.M., Carson Park in conjunction with Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)
- Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
- God bless everyone
- Good evening
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked the Mayor for the holiday days off. She announced her Town Hall Meeting, November 19, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., Del Amo Park.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
- Attended the Retirement Legacy Celebration for President Parham with Council Member, Dr. Hilton and City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw
City Manager Roberts, Jr. announced Mary Ann Villareal will be appointed as the Interim President for California State University Dominguez Hills effective January 1, 2026
- Annual Turkey Giveaway or $25 gift card and Food Box, Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., Carson residents only; proof of identity is required
- Winter Fest and Toy Giveaway in conjunction with the City of Carson and Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation, December 5, 2025, Carson residents only; proof of identity required
- Thanked staff for their work
- Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
- Presentation by the Sanitation District regarding fee increase at a future meeting
- Requested staff to place information regarding the Los Angeles Refinery's modernization at Marathon on the City website
23. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
None.
24. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.
25. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.
26. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
27. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Dorothy Cooper
Jesse Marquez
Edith Turner
James Simmons
Jimmy Ray Sanders
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Bishop Kenneth Spears to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
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Signature