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

The meeting was called to order at 5:02 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)

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, 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; Josh Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk

FLAG SALUTE

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. BISHOP BYRON L. SMITH SR. FROM GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN LOVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 5:04 PM

Bishop Byron L. Smith, Sr. gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)

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

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

4. 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: Item No. 4 was not taken 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 two cases.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

6. 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: Item No. 6 was not considered.

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 5:07 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.

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

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

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

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

6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (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 6:09 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present except Mayor Davis-Holmes absent and Council Member Rojas absent.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

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

(Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 6:09 P.M.)

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 7-8)

7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:10 PM

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

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked Captain Norman if special attention can be made to the Malloy Park/Galaxy West area of Carson. There have been concerns with residents visiting from nearby neighborhoods causing some issues. He called the Watch Commander and it took about two hours for the Sheriff's to arrive. Captain Norman responded in the affirmative.

8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:17 PM

Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave the Public Safety Report for the month of August.

PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-11)

9. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited and reentered the meeting at 6:19 P.M.)

Council Member Dear, Trustee for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District representing Carson, spoke from the podium and introduced David Pailin, Jr., Communications Manager for the Vector Control District. Council Member Dear asked for a moment of silence for Carson resident, Al Shipman, who passed away due to the West Nile virus.

David Pailin, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation about the district, services, and programs.

10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH - 6:43 PM

Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 11.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton read and presented the proclamation to Bessie Auberry, mother of his childhood friend David Auberry who passed away a few years ago. Her husband was also in attendance. She offered comments and accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude.

11. UPDATE FROM PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION

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

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited and reentered the meeting at 6:36 P.M.)

Pamela Pitcher, Chair of the Public Relations Commission, gave an update of activities from the Public Relations Commission. She introduced members of the Public Relations Commission who were present.

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

This item was heard after Item No. 10.

The following individuals offered comments regarding Item No. 34 in support of an extension of the moratorium and for City Council to consider the development of a task force.

Seng So, representing Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)

Kya Le, representing APEN

K Sanchez, representing APEN

Jonathan Jesse Garcia, representing APEN

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)

12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:08 PM

Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 34.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

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

CONSENT (Items 13-32)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 23, 25, 26, 30 and 32 for discussion.

Consent Items No. 13-32 were approved except for Items No. 23, 25, 26, 30, and 32.

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

13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF JULY AND AUGUST 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1 and Exhibit No. 2).

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

14. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-109, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE REVENUE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-109, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE REVENUE DIVISION.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

15. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 YEAR-END CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-113, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET TO CONTINUE UNSPENT APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024/25"

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-111, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,046,448.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 180956 THROUGH 181066 AND 267 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-111, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,046,448.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 180956 THROUGH 181066 AND 267 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

20. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-09-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,289.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001962 THROUGH SA-001967 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-09-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,289.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001962 THROUGH SA-001967".

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,702.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002065 THROUGH HA-002069 (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-10-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,702.16, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002065 THROUGH HA-002069".

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-112 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE AND THE SACKLER FAMILY (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreement and Participation Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Purdue Pharma LP and the Sackler Family.

— 2. APPROVE the California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Purdue Pharma LP and the Sackler Family.

— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-112 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlement with Purdue Pharma LP and the Sackler Family, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

23. CONSIDER SHIFTING THE OCTOBER 7, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 23 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated the staff report did not indicate the reason for the move of the meeting and asked why.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes responded that it is her request to place this item on the agenda because she will be out of the country on October 7, 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a one-time shift of the October 7, 2025, Regular City Council meeting to September 30, 2025, by minute order.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

24. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-110, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-110, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

25. CONSIDER ADOPTING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS REALIGNING SUPERVISION OF DEPARTMENTS WITH PROPOSED NEW AND UPDATED JOB SPECIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE EFFECIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNAL SERVICE WORK-GROUPS IN THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:11 PM

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 25 was heard after Item No. 23.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear referred to staff recommendation No. 8 and asked if there will be two Deputy City Manager positions.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the City Manager's realignment of departmental supervision with proposed new and updated job specifications to improve efficiency and supervision across operational and administrative internal service workgroups in the City; and

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR MULTIMEDIA MANAGER"; and

— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-101, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER"; and

— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-102, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICER"; and

— 5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-103, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY"; and

— 6. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-104, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 5. CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY)"; and

— 7. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-105, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING AND RESTATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT"; and

— 8. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING AND RESTATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR DEPUTY CITY MANAGER"; and

— 9. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-107, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-040".

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

26. CONSIDER ISSUING THE "10-DAY REPORT" PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2416U, WHICH EXTENDED A TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND ENTITLEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF CURRENT OIL REFINERY SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:13 PM

** Item was Removed from Consent

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for a staff report.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox gave a report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani elaborated on the report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ISSUE the "10-Day Report on Interim Ordinance No. 24-2414U” (Exhibit No. 2)

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

27. CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION ON. 25-090 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANTS (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-090, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) BROWNFIELD JOB TRAINING GRANTS".

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

28. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $1,000,000 GRANT AWARD AND RATIFYING THE CITY'S REVOLVING LOAN FUND (RLF) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (US EPA) ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND US EPA; (2) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-091 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE RLF GRANT AWARD AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES;- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RATIFY and APPROVE the US EPA MARC Cooperative Agreement, dated August 6, 2025 (Exhibit No. 1); and

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-091, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO ACCEPT ONE GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE US EPA MULTIPURPOSE, ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND CLEAN-UP (MARC) GRANT PROGRAM".

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

29. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT FOR FY 2025-2026 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:08 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Service Level Agreement for FY 2025-2026.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Service Level Agreement for FY 2025-2026.

ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

30. CONSIDER AN UPDATED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 2.11 FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE AND REPORTING (CITY COUNCIL)

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 26.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested a staff report.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted a copy of the proposed updated version of SMP 2.11 is available for the City Council and the public and read the red-lined version into the record.

She noted a line has been added under Daily Per Diem, "should given unique circumstances someone missed the complimentary food provided at a conference upon submission of a receipt they should be reimbursed for what they actually spent on food".

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. offered comments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered comments.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed updated SMP 2.11.

Motion To Approve submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

31. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Service Level Request with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Service Level Agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (LADACC).

ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.

32. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM EASEMENT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CONCERNING EASEMENT PREVIOUSLY GRANTED BY CITY, WHICH PERTAINS TO A NARROW SECTION OF CARRIAGE CREST PARK LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SITE (CITY COUNCIL)

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 32 was heard after Item No. 30.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked the completion date of the Carriage Crest Park expansion project.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:44 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:45 P.M.)

Director Whittiker, Jr. responded the completion date is April 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Quitclaim of Easement quitclaiming Southern California Edison's easement interest acquired through the Grant of Easement having document number 20240148900 and recorded March 6, 2024 with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance of the Quitclaim of Easement from Southern California Edison transferring SCE's easement interests acquired through the Grant of Easement to the City.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Arleen Bocatija-Rojas

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 33-34)

33. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV) PROGRAM YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TO REALLOCATE UNEXPENDED FUNDS INTO PROGRAM YEAR 2025–2026 (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:03 PM

Item No. 33 was heard after Item No. 34.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.

There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.

Housing Analyst Duane Cobb gave a report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public Testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing;

— 2. APPROVE the submission of Substantial Amendments to the 2024-25 and 2019-20 Annual Action Plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);

— 3. APPROVE the proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of Carson’s CDBG and CDBG-CV Annual Action Plan for the reallocation of unexpended funds;

— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-096 reallocating $895,896.22 in CDBG Program Year 2024–2025 funds and $238,642.25 in unexpended CDBG-CV funds to the Program Year 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan; and

— 5. AUTHORIZE the City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments, forms, or certifications necessary to effectuate the approved allocations.

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

34. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND ENTITLEMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF CURRENT OIL REFINERY SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON FOLLOWING CESSATION OF REFINERY OPERATIONS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF (CITY COUNCIL)

Item No. 34 was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes moved up Item No. 34 and declared the Public Hearing open.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.

At the request of the City Attorney, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes addressed the Minutes Item and Consent Items before continuing with Item No. 34.

Item No. 34 was heard again after Item No. 32.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:52 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:53 P.M.)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted speakers spoke during the Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public) portion of the meeting.

Planning Manager McKina Alexander gave a report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani elaborated on the report.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox offered comments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested a Walking Man to serve all the districts.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. OPEN public hearing, TAKE public comments, and CLOSE the public hearing; and

— 2. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction to staff as to whether or not to prepare an ordinance extending the moratorium for one year for consideration of adoption at the next meeting.

Motion

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes approved staff recommendation to not extend the moratorium and establish a task force to start the application process.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified the staff recommendation is to allow the moratorium to expire and start the application process. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes established the Oil Refinery Site Development Ad Hoc Committee to consist of Council Member Rojas and Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr., with no objection heard.

The motion was unanimously carried resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.

DISCUSSION (Items 35-36)

35. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:08 PM

Item No. 35 was heard after Item No. 33.

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 and City Council took the following actions:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes established the Energy Ad Hoc Committee to consist of Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. and Council Member, Dr. Hilton with no objection heard.

Relocation Appeals Board

Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. appointed Chris Morrison, Alternate 2, to the vacant regular member position on the Relocation Appeals Board, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 2 position.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes addressed the Alternate's role on the Commissions, Committees, and Boards. She requested the Saturday training session to return for the Commission, Committee, and Board Members. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she would work with staff.

36. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PARCELS 28-7EXF, 28-8EXF, AND 28-9EXF ON DEL AMO BOULEVARD OVER ALAMEDA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:14 PM

Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a Certificate of Acceptance accepting a Quitclaim Deed from the County of Los Angeles for three parcels, 28-7EXF, 28-8EXF, AND 28-9EXF, located on the Del Amo Boulevard and Alameda Street connecting ramp.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the County of Los Angeles to record the Original Quitclaim Deed and DIRECT the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to mail said document to the City as Grantee.

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

ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 37)

37. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-2516, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO ADD MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON DISABILITY-RELATED MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:21 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

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

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

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

(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. exited the meeting at 8:25 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:27 P.M.)

Paz Villanueva Velasquez

Thanked the City Council for listening to her at the last City Council meeting wherein she requested the Filipino American History Month Celebration be scheduled on October 26, 2025 rather than October 11, 2025; Grateful that Community Services Superintendent Bobby Grove confirmed that the date has been moved to October 26, 2025; previously provided copies of her Resolution Draft and Community Advocacy Handout via email to the Mayor and City Council regarding Request to Reinstate Full Filipino American History Month & Larry Itliong Day and submitted a hard copy to the City Clerk; formally requesting the Resolution Draft be agendized for City Council consideration

Director Whittiker, Jr. confirmed the Filipino American History Month Celebration will be held on October 26, 2025.

Fe Koons

Requested to hold the Larry Itliong Day as part of the Filipino American History month and recommended a Community Planning Committee

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred Fe Koons to Director Whittiker, Jr. for further discussion.

William Koons

Opposed to having October 11, 2025 combined with Filipino History Month and Larry Itliong Day Celebration which he has learned has been moved to October 26, 2025 and there being no Community Planning Committee; asked why the Larry Itliong Day Celebration is not being held on October 25, 2025 which is his actual birthday

Vivian Hatcher

Spoke about the conversion of the Extended Stay America Hotel to permanent supportive housing

Council Member Dear, Council Member, Dr. Hilton, Mayor Davis-Holmes, and City Manager Roberts, Jr. offered comments.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked for an update on the Facade Improvement Program in preparation of the upcoming Olympics. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded that the program is in the works and will be coming soon.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared a Happy Mexican Independence Day to everyone and National Voter Registration Day. He encouraged people to register to vote.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw confirmed National Voter Registration Day is September 16, 2025 and National U.S. Constitution Day is September 17, 2025.

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

Wished Council Member Dear a Happy Birthday and everyone sang Happy Birthday
Community Meeting, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Carson Library regarding the property on University Drive and Central Avenue
He and Derrick Mimms will be walking the California State University Dominguez Hills campus tomorrow to address weed issues

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

Town Hall Meeting, September 23, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., Dominguez Park
Meeting to discuss the Mills Park construction updates, September 24, 2025, Carson Dominguez Room at the Carson Community Center
Town Hall Meeting, October 16, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., Anderson Park
Annual Free Food Giveaway, October 10, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Dolphin Park. There are six parks in District 3; for more information contact Council Aide Cac Le at 562-578-4679
Thanked everyone for their support

City Manager Roberts, Jr. announced his mother's birthday on September 23, 2025 and wished her a Happy Birthday.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas congratulated Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. on a successful Cajun & Blues White Linen event and thanked staff for their work.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton informed Fe Koons that he will not be able to attend the Filipino Event on October 26, 2025 because it is on a Sunday and not because of race. He shared that the country is divided enough, therefore, let us hold those comments back and not make it a color issue.

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:

James Armstrong

Walter "Jake" Egan

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to add Robert Redford to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hiton requested to add Trey Reed and another name which he will provide to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 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

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

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:

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 BYRON L. SMITH SR. FROM GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN LOVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 5:04 PM

Bishop Byron L. Smith, Sr. gave the invocation.

5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)

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

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

4. 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: Item No. 4 was not taken 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 two cases.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

ACTION: Item No. 6 was not considered.

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 5:07 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.

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

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

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

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

6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (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

11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

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

(Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Rojas reentered the meeting at 6:09 P.M.)

12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 7-8)

7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:10 PM

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

8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:17 PM

Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave the Public Safety Report for the month of August.

13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-11)

9. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited and reentered the meeting at 6:19 P.M.)

David Pailin, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation about the district, services, and programs.

10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH - 6:43 PM

Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 11.

11. UPDATE FROM PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION

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

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited and reentered the meeting at 6:36 P.M.)

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

This item was heard after Item No. 10.

The following individuals offered comments regarding Item No. 34 in support of an extension of the moratorium and for City Council to consider the development of a task force.

Seng So, representing Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)

Kya Le, representing APEN

K Sanchez, representing APEN

Jonathan Jesse Garcia, representing APEN

15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)

12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 (REGULAR)- 7:08 PM

Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 34.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

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

16. CONSENT (Items 13-32)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 23, 25, 26, 30 and 32 for discussion.

Consent Items No. 13-32 were approved except for Items No. 23, 25, 26, 30, and 32.

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1 and Exhibit No. 2).

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

14. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-109, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE REVENUE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-109, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE REVENUE DIVISION.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

15. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 YEAR-END CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

17. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

18. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreement and Participation Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Purdue Pharma LP and the Sackler Family.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

23. CONSIDER SHIFTING THE OCTOBER 7, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 23 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated the staff report did not indicate the reason for the move of the meeting and asked why.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes responded that it is her request to place this item on the agenda because she will be out of the country on October 7, 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE a one-time shift of the October 7, 2025, Regular City Council meeting to September 30, 2025, by minute order.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

24. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-110, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 25 was heard after Item No. 23.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear referred to staff recommendation No. 8 and asked if there will be two Deputy City Manager positions.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

** Item was Removed from Consent

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for a staff report.

Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox gave a report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani elaborated on the report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ISSUE the "10-Day Report on Interim Ordinance No. 24-2414U” (Exhibit No. 2)

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

RECOMMENDED ACTION

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RATIFY and APPROVE the US EPA MARC Cooperative Agreement, dated August 6, 2025 (Exhibit No. 1); and

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Service Level Agreement for FY 2025-2026.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Service Level Agreement for FY 2025-2026.

ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

30. CONSIDER AN UPDATED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 2.11 FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE AND REPORTING (CITY COUNCIL)

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 26.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested a staff report.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.

City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted a copy of the proposed updated version of SMP 2.11 is available for the City Council and the public and read the red-lined version into the record.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. offered comments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered comments.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed updated SMP 2.11.

Motion To Approve submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

31. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Service Level Request with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Service Level Agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (LADACC).

ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.

** Item was Removed from Consent

Item No. 32 was heard after Item No. 30.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked the completion date of the Carriage Crest Park expansion project.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:44 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:45 P.M.)

Director Whittiker, Jr. responded the completion date is April 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 Absent was Arleen Bocatija-Rojas

17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 33-34)