1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant 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; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk
3. FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR VADA HEDGEMAN FROM REACH THE CITY CHURCH
Pastor Vada Hedgeman 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 five cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken on four of the five cases.
2A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
- A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in the matter of Pulido versus the City of Carson.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
This item was heard after Item No. 6 which there were none.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items and asked for a subsequent need item be added in the matter of Pulido versus City of Carson pursuant to Governmanet Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Motion to add subsequent need item in the matter of Pulido versus City of Carson to the agenda as Item No. 2A submitted by Council Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
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 6:04 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2A. 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 7:28 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. except Mayor Davis-Holmes and Council Member Dear absent.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting at 7:29 P.M.)
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- 7:29 PM
Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities and gave a crime report.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reentered the meeting.)
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 4-6)
4. RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PLATINUM-LEVEL ACHIEVEMENT IN ENERGY-SAVING AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS BY THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ENERGY NETWORK
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to postpone Item No. 4 to the next meeting which was ordered by Mayor Davis-Holmes with no objection heard.
5. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2025 CIF L.A. CITY SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 1.
The Mayor and City Council congratulated the Carson High School Football Team for their 2025 CIF L.A. City Section Championship and recognized the team, coaches, and principal.
6. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE L.A. CITY SECTION DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP
The Mayor and City Council congratulated the Carson High School Flag Football Team for winning the L.A. City Section Division 1 Championship and recognized the team, coaches, and principal.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 7)
7. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 6, 2026 (REGULAR)- 7:33 PM
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSENT (Items 8-26)
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
8. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 8 was approved on Consent.
9. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
11. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER 2025 AND DECEMBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1 and Exhibit No. 2)
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-007, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,520,206.43, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182862 THROUGH 182980 AND 285 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-007, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,520,206.43, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182862 THROUGH 182980 AND 285 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-01-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,256.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001976 THROUGH SA-001980 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-01-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,256.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001976 THROUGH SA-001980".
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-01-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,952.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002082 THROUGH HA-002095 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-01-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,952.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002082 THROUGH HA-002095".
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2026 STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE DELEGATION TO SOKA, JAPAN (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. DECLARE that the City of Carson expenditures toward the 2026 Soka, Japan Student Exchange Program serves a public purpose.
— 2. APPROVE the composition of five student delegates to be selected as the 2026 Student Cultural Exchange delegation to Soka, Japan.
— 3. APPROVE the selection of a representative on staff or a representative from the Carson Sister Cities Association as chaperon for the student delegation.
— 4. APPROVE $6,650 to cover the cost for the chaperon ($1,900) and one-half of the airfare for the student delegates ($4,750).
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for State of California legislative advocacy services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $300,000 for the five-year term (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. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER APPROVING THE USE OF COPS (CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY) GRANT FUNDING FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the use of COPS grant funding for Public Safety technology and equipment in support of law-enforcement operations in Carson.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING BROWNFIELD GRANT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND ASSIST THE CITY IN PURSUING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES (TCC) GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)- 7:34 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with CSUDH Foundation to provide community engagement services and assistance with brownfield program implementation and assistance with Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) grant application preparation.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROVIDE ON CALL PROFESSIONAL LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with GCAP Services, Inc. to provide On-Call Professional Labor Compliance Services for the extended term from December 31, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH ED’S FENCING, INC. TO REPLACE THE TENNIS COURT FENCING AND IRRIGATION BACKFLOW CAGE AT STEVENSON PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Ed’s Fencing, Inc. to replace the fencing around the tennis courts and the irrigation backflow cage at Stevenson Park, for a total contract amount not to exceed $63,400 (see Exhibit No. 1, the “Agreement”); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVEY COACH SALES, LLC FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR TO PROVIDE CONTINUED BUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the existing Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Davey Coach Sales, LLC, which would extend the agreement for one additional year and update the contract terms as described in this report; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
23. CONSIDER AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE and AWARD the proposed Professional Services Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to develop the City’s Urban Forestry Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $170,800; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE AVALON BOULEVARD FIRST/LAST MILE RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS (RCN) PROJECT RELATED TO THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Letter of Agreement between the City of Carson and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Avalon Boulevard First/Last Mile Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT EXPENSE INCREASE AND AUTHORIZATION OF A FUNDING TRANSFER FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1368 – CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-011 AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE an increase to the project expense account in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for Capital Improvement Project No. 1368 - Carriage Crest Park Expansion and Improvements, to fund additional work associated with installing underground electrical and conduit infrastructure needed to support a future closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera system; and,
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-011, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to transfer funds from account 101-80-820-101-6004 to account 101-99-999-904-8008 to fully fund the proposed increase to the project expense account.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
26. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-010, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE COMMUNITY BROADBAND CAPITAL OUTLAY ENTERPRISE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PHASE I OF A CITYWIDE MUNICIPAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK, AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FROM FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-012, 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, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND. (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-010, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE COMMUNITY BROADBAND CAPITAL OUTLAY ENTERPRISE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PHASE I OF A CITYWIDE MUNICIPAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK, AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FROM FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.”
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-012, "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, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND."
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 27)
27. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGH OPERATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Urgency Ordinance No. 26-2602U, "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGH OPERATIONS WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES," by at least a 4/5ths vote.
— 2. DIRECT the City Manager to have the Community and Economic Development Department and Planning Commission review the City's development standards and land use regulations for restaurant drive-through operations, conduct research, and survey land use regulations and development standards for drive-through restaurants in other cities.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted the urgency 45 days moratorium does not require noticing per Director Freeman.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
18. DISCUSSION (Items 28-30)
28. CONSIDER AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE CITY OF CARSON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES AND ON THE CITY'S PREPARATIONS TO DATE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this informational update to the City Council.
Deputy City Manager Armine Chaparyan gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Questions were asked and answered.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.
29. ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS, AND ACTING AS THE BOARDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2, CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF A CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, NOMINATE and RATIFY the appointment of a member of the Carson Planning Commission to a five-year term on the Carson Reclamation Authority, subject to continued qualification. NOMINATE and RATIFY the appointment of a member of the Carson Environmental Commission or the Carson Public Works Commission to a five-year term on the Carson Reclamation Authority, subject to continued qualification. NOMINATE and RATIFY the appointment of a member of the Carson Economic Development Commission to a five-year term on the Carson Reclamation Authority, subject to continued qualification.
— 2. ACTING AS THE BOARDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2, NOMINATE and RATIFY one member to a five-year term on the Carson Reclamation Authority.
Executive Director Raymond noted Mayor acting as Chair of the Carson Housing Authority and Chair of the Community Facilities District for the appointments.
ACTION: Housing Authority Chair Davis-Holmes appointed Planning Commission Member Dianne Thomas, Economic Development Commission Member Ray Aldridge, Jr., and Environmental Commission Member Lillian Hopson to a five-year term on the Carson Reclamation Authority.
Motion to ratify the appointments of Dianne Thomas, Ray Aldridge, Jr., and Lillian Hopson made by Housing Authority Chair Davis-Holmes submitted by Chair Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
Community Facilities District Chair Davis-Holmes appointed Cedric Hicks, Sr. to a five-year term on the Carson Reclamation Authority.
Motion to ratify the appointment of Cedric Hicks, Sr. made by Chair Lula Davis-Holmes submitted by Chair Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
30. 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
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
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton exited the meeting at 8:08 P.M.)
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Public Works Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed John Holloway as Alternate 2 to the Public Works Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding the Public Works Commission.
Women's Issues Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Veronica Johnson as Alternate 1 to the Women's Issues Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of Alternate 3.
Mayor Davis-Holmes vacated Keichun Graves, Alternate 1, from the Women's Issues Commission, who is now her Council Aide.
Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Sheila Richardson as Resident Homeowner and her uncontested appointment to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Resident Homeowner Alternate 2 position.
Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointments submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Hicks, Sr. resulting in 4-0-0-0-1 absent was Dr. Jawane Hilton.
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Lisa Nereu
Expressed concern of permit parking on Hillford Avenue
Director Rodgers, Jr. and Director Garcia discussed the enforcement and permit parking.
Harriett Graves
Spoke about the five permit maximum and requested a temporary parking permit (24 hours) in the Mills Park area
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to revisit the parking permit process.
Lisa Gent
Asked if one has a handicap placard would they be exempt with the parking permit
Director Rodgers, Jr. responded to Lisa Gent's question.
Paul Randall
Stated he is the Director of Mama Rosa's Food Pantry located in the City of Gardena and provided the 2025 status; requested a letter of support from the City Council
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes advised Paul Randall to provide his contact information to the City Manager.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes wished everyone Happy New Year.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute held on January 9, 2026, at the Carson Event Center, which was an outstanding event. He thanked staff, volunteers, Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation, Dianne Thomas, and Director Whittiker, Jr. for their assistance.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute held on January 9, 2026, at the Carson Event Center, which was a great event.
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:
Patricia Ann Gray
Michael Jerome Henley
Rose Laolagi
Milton Arthur Salisbury, Jr.
Murphy Robinson, Sr.
Norma De Los Reyes
Vernon Ryan
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani requested to add the 16,500 youth murdered in Iran to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to add Leticia Bocatija Bautista to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Pastor K.W. Tulloss and Council Aide to Council Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 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