1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
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 Jim Dear
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton
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; John Raymond, Executive Director; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; 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; Armine Chaparyan, 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. PASTOR TONY LOPEZ FROM ALIVE CHURCH
Pastor Tony Lopez gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)
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 one case.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
3. 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.
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: Pulido v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV14430.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council authorized the City to retain Conflict Counsel for Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes and Council Member Jawane Hilton and that contract will be available for inspection once it is completed.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Dominguez, Charles v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ16543772)
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Virginia Garcia, et al. v. City of Carson, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24CMCV00552.
ACTION: Did not take up.
7. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:09 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
7. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR 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
The meeting was reconvened at 6:32 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor Davis-Holmes absent.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting at 6:33 P.M.)
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 8)
8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:35 PM
Lieutenant Alvarez summarized the recent law enforcement activities. She gave a report on arrests made, citations issued, and crime rate.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reported an increase of vehicles with loud modified mufflers and asked if they are being cited. Lieutenant Alvarez responded that they continue to monitor and cite vehicle violations.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton wanted to bring awareness about recreational vehicles that are migrating on Albertoni Street. He noticed recreational vehicles and trucks parking all night between Albertoni Street and Avalon Boulevard near the freeway across from the Hampton Inn. He requested the Sheriff Department to be mindful of them and ensure they are permitted. Lieutenant Alvarez responded that she would increase patrol checks and monitor that area.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted that the parking situation has been reported to the Director of Public Safety and addressed the ordinance in place. She suggested Public Safety and Sheriff Department work together.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear suggested that idling trucks be checked as well. Lieutenant Alvarez responded in the affirmative.
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-11)
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 11.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read and presented the proclamation to President Essie French Preston and members of the MLK Democratic Club who were present. President Preston offered words of gratitude.
10. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2025 CIF L.A. CITY SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 8.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that Items No. 10 and 11 will be rescheduled at a later date.
Items No. 10 and 11 were heard again after Item No. 9.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes clarified that Items No. 10 and 11 will be scheduled at the next City Council Meeting.
11. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE L.A. CITY SECTION DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP
Item No. 11 was heard simultaneously with Item No. 10.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that Items No. 10 and 11 will be rescheduled at a later date.
Items No. 10 and 11 were heard again after Item No. 9.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes clarified that Items No. 10 and 11 will be scheduled at the next City Council Meeting.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)
12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2, 2025 (REGULAR)- 6:53 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. noted a correction in the minutes under Oral Communications (Council Members) on his comments for the event on November 15, 2025 which states location at Anderson Park and should be corrected as Prevailing In Christ Ministries Church. The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion. City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted the correction.
Motion to Approve as amended submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSENT (Items 13-35)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove Items No. 21 and 23 for discussion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
13. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2025(CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-003, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,444,011.36, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182395 THROUGH 182861 AND 282 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-003, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,444,011.36, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182395 THROUGH 182861 AND 282 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS FY 26-27) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:54 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the ROPS FY 26-27 and DIRECT staff to submit the ROPS FY 26-27 with any necessary amendments to the Second District Consolidated Oversight Board and required agencies for approval.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 165 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the Annual Report filed by the chief fiscal officer of the City as the levying local agency for the CFD (Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER ISSUING THE 10-DAY REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2521U, WHICH ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CARWASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ISSUE the 10-Day Report on Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 25-2521U (Exhibit No. 1)
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-004, AMENDING THE CITY'S UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES TO ESTABLISH INTERIM RENTAL FEES FOR THE NEW CARSON EVENT CENTER AMPHITHEATER AND COURTYARD (CITY COUNCIL)
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-004, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CARSON EVENT CENTER AMPHITHEATER AND COURTYARD INTERIM FEE SCHEDULE."
Item No. 21 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove the item for discussion.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes mentioned that she recommends the rates to be inclusive of the weekend days and that the rates may be too expensive for the residents.
Director Whittiker, Jr. explained that other venues charge more (five surrounding cities) such as The Grand in the City of Long Beach and Carson is less. Choura is also a vendor at The Grand. He further explained that because this space was previously not used at all, these rates will be all profit.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. stated his request is that the residents would be able to utilize the space seven days a week at a flat rate and the amphitheater space to be comparable to renting Halls A, B, and C.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated that when staff was working on their research, they were trying to capture the same costs as the Community Center. Currently, there are Monday through Thursday rates at the Community Center. There is concern of staff that there may be potential push back from residents if there are no weekend rate adjustments at the Community Center as well.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes mentioned that weekend events need to include a catering order and the non-profit organizations must be from Carson.
Discussion ensued regarding rates for Carson Event Center Halls A, B, and C.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear complimented staff on a good report. He asked if the amphitheater requires a catering contract and Director Whittiker, Jr. responded in the affirmative. He asked about the temporary prices and if this is to see how the marketing works out and Director Whittiker, Jr. responded in the affirmative.
There was consensus for seven days a week resident option.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton added that staff may want to consider adding a powerful internet, sound system, an LED wall, and other amenities to entice rental of space.
Director Whittiker, Jr. noted staff is working with Information Technology (IT) to add digital room signs, wait finder signs, and digital information boards as recommended by Council Member, Dr. Hilton.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-004 with the following change at the end of Section 1: "*Resident rate for Amphitheater and Courtyard is available Monday-Sunday.", submitted by Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Hicks, Sr. seconded by Council Member Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
22. CONSIDER THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006 (CITY COUNCIL)- 6:54 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-116 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET AND (2) APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT AT ANDERSON PARK, CALAS PARK, DOLPHIN PARK, DOMINGUEZ PARK, AND HEMINGWAY PARK, UTILIZING FUNDS PROVIDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A MAINTENANCE & SERVICING ALLOCATIONS GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:16 PM
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-116, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS”;
— 2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement between the City of Carson and Dave Bang Associates, Inc. to replace outdoor fitness equipment at Anderson Park, Calas Park, Dolphin Park, Dominguez Park, and Hemingway Park, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $101,892.59 (Exhibit No. 2; “Agreement”);
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
— 4. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or designee to submit and execute all documents necessary to secure reimbursement from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) using Proposition A Maintenance and Servicing grant funds.
Item No. 23 was heard after Item No. 21.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove this item for discussion.
He asked for renderings of the fitness area and when will Mills Park be added and requested to add Perry Street Mini Park.
Director Whittiker, Jr. shared that Mills Park is included in Phase 2 of the construction project but there is no outdoor fitness equipment for Perry Street Mini Park and would look into it.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
24. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, LTD FOR FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd for full cost allocation plan and comprehensive user fee study services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $108,000. (Exhibit No. 1; the agreement)
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER A REPORT REGARDING COMPENSATION RANGES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ON-CALL CONTRACT WITH RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR AS NEEDED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SAFETY WORK BOOTS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Contract with Red Wing Brands of America, Inc. for as needed purchase of uniform safety work boots, shoes, and accessories, increasing the contract sum by $125,000 for a total contract sum of $230,000 and extending the term until July 30, 2027; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAMSARA INC. FOR FLEET TELEMETRY AND DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES, FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S FLEET DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD a Contract Services Agreement with Samsara Inc. for a five-year term in a not-to-exceed amount of $153,900.00 (Exhibit 4); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreement with Samsara Inc., subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO PB LOADER OF FRESNO, CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2026 FORD F-550 AERIAL TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TREE MAINTENANCE SECTION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding process and authorize the use of cooperative purchasing and a written contract, as permitted under Sections 2611(g) and 2605(b)(1)(ii) of the Carson Municipal Code; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $226,971.98 to PB Loader, for the purchase of one new 2026 Ford F-550 aerial truck (Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
29. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-140, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: FIGUEROA STREET AT VICTORIA STREET; FIGUEROA STREET AT 223RD STREET; FIGUEROA STREET AT 234TH; MAIN STREET AT ALBERTONI STREET; MAIN STREET AT 220TH STREET; MAIN STREET AT VICTORIA STREET; LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241, FTIP # LA9919136 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-140, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 1657 (LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROJECT NO. MR312.41 AND FTIP NO. LA 9919136),” which increases Measure R grant funding for Project No. 1657 by $823,000 (Exhibit No. 5); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Funding Agreement Amendment No. 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, for traffic signal modifications at the following six intersections: Figueroa Street at Victoria Street; Figueroa Street at 223rd Street; Figueroa Street at 234th Street; Main Street at Albertoni Street; Main Street at 220th Street; and, Main Street at Victoria Street.
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
30. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1787: CITY HALL CARPET REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1787: City Hall Carpet Replacement; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
31. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT 1393-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, MAIN STREET FROM CARSON STREET TO VICTORIA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1393-4 and 1411-4: Main Street Improvement from Carson Street to Victoria Street; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
32. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-119, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1829: OLYMPICS READY ITS PROJECT #MM5507.24, FTIP #LA9919482 AND CONSIDER ADPOTION OF RESOLUTION 25-125 “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. ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $750,000 from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority;
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-119, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT 9200000000M550724 FOR CARSON “OLYMPICS READY” SMART TRANSPORTATION NETWORK PROJECT, LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.24 AND FTIP# LA 9919482" to provide $750,000 to the City of Carson for the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA/ED) and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) phases of Project No. 1829: Olympics Ready Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) (Exhibit No. 2);
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Funding Agreement between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
— 4. WAIVE furhter reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-125, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS,” to appropriate $250,000 for the PA/ED and PS&E phases of Project No. 1829 (Exhibit No. 3); and,
— 5. AMEND the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to add Project No. 1829: Olympics Ready ITS (Exhibit No. 4).
ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.
33. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB TO PROVIDE AN INTERIM TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates to provide staff augmentation for an Interim Traffic Engineer, increasing the contract amount by $130,000 and resulting in a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,330,000; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.
34. CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1753 (UNIVERSITY DRIVE REHABILITATION - AVALON BLVD TO WILMINGTON AVE), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15302 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1753: University Drive Rehabilitation from Avalon Boulevard to Wilmington Avenue is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” (EXHIBIT No. 1) in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1753: University Drive Rehabilitation from Avalon Boulevard to Wilmington Avenue
ACTION: Item No. 34 was approved on Consent.
35. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS, FOR WEED ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHT OF WAY (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps to extend the contract term by one additional year and increase the contract amount by $433,379.89, resulting in a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,300,139.67; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 35 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 36)
36. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CAR WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN public hearing, TAKE public comments, and CLOSE the public hearing; and
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Ordinance No. 26-2601U, "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25- 2521U, WHICH INSTITUTED A 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CAR WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY'S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF"
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if an additional extension can be added and City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani responded in the affirmative.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
18. DISCUSSION (Item 37)
37. 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)- 7:21 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: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Youth Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Sydney-Rae Pua as her uncontested appointment, Miranda Ortiz as Alternate 1, Sydney Cones-Canx as Alternate 2, and Jayden Cruz as Alternate 3 to the Youth Commission.
Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointments to the Youth Commission submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
Discussion ensued regarding the Public Works Commission.
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Robert Lesley
Spoke about vacant commercial properties of imitation homes which have become a nuisance and asked for a resolution
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated staff will be meeting with the City Attorney regarding the issue.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear wished everyone Happy New Year and looking forward to a great 2026.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced the following:
- Happy New Year to everyone
- Shout out to Chinedu; partnered together for their Christmas (food, toys, gift cards) Giveaway at Victoria Park which was an incredible event
- Hosting Karaoke with Friends and Council Man on January 15, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. at the View Music Lounge
- Happy Birthday to Rhyleigh (daughter) and Shonta (wife)
- Happy Birthday to Brandi Lewin
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas wished everyone Happy New Year. She thanked Mayor Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr., and Council Member, Dr. Hilton for their Food and Toy Giveaways.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes commended and thanked her colleagues for all the toy drives and food giveaways. She thanked the City Attorney and staff for their work.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. announced/reported the following:
- Wished everyone Happy New Year
- Food Giveaway held December 19, 2025 at Anderson Park; shout out to Venice Family Clinic
- Toy Giveaway held December 20, 2025 at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church
- Attended the 70th Anniversary of Domenick's Pizza House who closed their doors on December 31, 2025
- Ensure staff is checking potholes due to the rainy weather
- Requested staff to increase street lights at the intersection of Tillman Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard
- Reminded Human Services Department and Community Services Department to notify the Mayor and City Council of upcoming events
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about traffic monitoring across the street from Veterans Park and requested staff to look into a traffic signal or flashing light. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he believed there was a study done and would look into it again.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about the opening of Mills Park. Director Whittiker, Jr. shared that the contracting company fixing the park was not good and is seeking for damages. Also, staff is looking for a new contractor to finalize Phase 1 and would be more comfortable providing an opening date when the new contractor is on board.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that Ribbon Cutting ceremonies are for the City Council and for staff to check with the City Council calendars first before a date is scheduled.
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:
Amentha Viola Dymally
Enrique "Kit" Poblete
Alma Velasco
Eduardo Martinez
Maria Gonzalez
Ernestine T. Hadley
Richard Gwynn, Sr.
Glenn Dexter Pagala
Vernita Jefferson
Ruth A. Wiggins
Avis Taylor
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 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