1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr. in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
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 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
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes (Entered during Closed Session at 5:17 P.M.)
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; 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, Dr. Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR QUENTIN ODEN FROM TRIEDSTONE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Quentin Oden 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.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:06 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
9. RULES OF DECORUM:
The Rules of Decorum recording was presented earlier in the meeting.
10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was reconvened at 6:29 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave the Closed Session Report on behalf of the City Attorney.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 3-4)
3. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:30 PM
Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities and gave a crime report.
4. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:33 PM
Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave a Public Safety Report for the month of January.
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-11)
5. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) PRESENTATION
Item No. 5 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Deputy City Manager Armine Chaparyan introduced auditor Cristy Canieda from Vasquez & Company who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the results of their audit of the City's financial statements as of fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox recognized the hard work of Vasquez & Company and the Finance team.
6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 11.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton introduced Mr. Roy Love. He read the proclamation and presented to Mr. Love who accepted with words of gratitude.
7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read and presented the proclamation to Marlon Cruz, Community Impact Director with the Los Angeles California Heart Association, who offered words gratitude.
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WOMENS HEART WEEK
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced representatives Lilia Cardenas, Director of Healthy Lifestyles, Samiya Terry, Sports and Fitness Coordinator, and Mercedes Zazueta, Senior Director of Operations, from the Boys and Girls Club of Carson. She presented the proclamation to the representatives and Lilia Cardenas offered words of gratitude.
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE DAY
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced representatives Marisol Vargas, Angela Murlock, Margaret Mendoza, and Consul General Dominican Republic Alfonso Rodriguez who was not present. She read the proclamation, presented to the representatives and Marisol Vargas accepted with gratitude.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton announced today is the birthday of City Photographer Elizabeth and everyone sang Happy Birthday.
10. 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.
Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer, announced the city received the Platinum Level Achievement in Energy-Saving and Sustainability Programs by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and the Southern California Regional Energy Network. She presented the recognition frame to the Mayor and City Council who accepted with words gratitude.
11. FOISIA PARK RE-OPENING CEREMONY RECAP VIDEO
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 4.
A video was shown of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Foisia Park.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard during Item No. 25.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)
12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 20, 2026 (REGULAR)- 7:45 PM
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 13-22)
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
13. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— RECEIVE and FILE the FY 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-014, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,267,681.27, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182981 THROUGH 183324 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-014, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,267,681.27, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182981 THROUGH 183324"
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CARSON NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Dudek for on-call environmental services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed amount of $105,000 annually, or $525,000 for the five-year term (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. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING AN UPDATED COUNCIL POLICY & PROCEDURE 01.01.04 REGARDING THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT the proposed social media policy.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH PLACER LABS INC. FOR DATA ANALYTICS TO SUPPORT BUSINESS RECRUITMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the contract with Placer Labs Inc. for a three year term at a cost of $81,609.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), which allows the City of Los Angeles to designate a non-elected senior staff member as an alternate to the SBCCOG Governing Board representative.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
20. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-006, APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WITHIN THE PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO SUPPORT CONTRACTED CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-006, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $53,000.00 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TO SUPPORT CONTRACTED CROSSING GUARD SERVICES".
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 84388: SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO RESIDENTIAL PARCELS AT 125 W. 219TH PLACE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Parcel Map No. 84388 for a lot split for Residential purposes located at 125 W. 219th Place;
— 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report; and,
— 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Parcel Map on the face of Parcel Map No. 84388.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
22. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 AND 2023 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ACCEPT the Fiscal Year 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $32,488.00.
— 2. ACCEPT the Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $34,992.00.
— 3. ACCEPT the Award Conditions and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the award conditions and any related grant documents subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 23)
23. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15162 AND 15168(c)(2) AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-25, AN AMENDMENT TO THE NOISE ELEMENT OF THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN TO CLARIFY ITS ALIGNMENT WITH EXISTING LANGUAGE IN THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE AND TO ESTABLISH CLEAR STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WHILE PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY NOISE ENVIRONMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN public hearing, TAKE public comments, and CLOSE the public hearing; and
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-009, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15162 AND 15168(c)(2) AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-25, AN AMENDMENT TO THE NOISE ELEMENT OF THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN TO CLARIFY ITS ALIGNMENT WITH EXISTING LANGUAGE IN THE CITY’S NOISE ORDINANCE AND TO ESTABLISH CLEAR STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WHILE PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY NOISE ENVIRONMENT"
Item No. 23 was heard after Item No. 25.
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.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
18. DISCUSSION (Items 24-26)
24. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER, RECEIVE, and FILE this report.
ACTION: Director Freeman gave an update report.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:29 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:30 P.M.)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reminded staff to keep this item under the Discussion portion of the meeting agenda. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative.
25. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2603, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (PIPELINE FRANCHISES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AS A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading by title only, and with full reading WAIVED, Ordinance No. 26- 2603, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (PIPELINE FRANCHISES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AS A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE"
Item No. 25 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Special Projects Manager James Nguyen acknowledged and recognized Robert Lee from the City Attorney's Office who is available remotely to answer any questions after the presentation. He also recognized Louis Perez with MRS Environmental Solutions who is in the audience and will lead the second half of the presentation.
Special Projects Manager James Nguyen gave a PowerPoint presentation overview of the pipeline franchise ordinance. Louis Perez continued with the PowerPoint presentation.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted she received three letters regarding this item and they were forwarded to the Mayor and City Council. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes acknowledged receipt of the letters.
Public Comments
Tommy Fa'avae, representing The Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council (LAOC Building Trades)
Stated he would like to see good faith negotiations between the parties and city staff; urged the City Council to bring back this item in 30 days to allow more time for negotiations
Ramine Ross, Senior Manager, Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA)
Expressed concern of the proposed pipeline franchise ordinance and recommended staff reach out to the State Fire Marshall to ensure alignment and consistent messaging with safety and environmental requirements
Richard Chou, Organizer, South Bay Area for Sheet Metal Workers Local 105
Referred to the significant proposed fee increase; requested the City Council to extend consideration for the item by 30 days to allow industry working families and the city time to come to the table to address concerns
Jasmine Delynch, representing Torrance Refining Company
Requested staff reconsider the scope and cost of the ordinance and allow one more month of negotiations
Gesuina Lafayette, representing Torrance Refining Company
Requested more time for staff to listen to and address concerns regarding the impact of the issue on refineries, workers and their families
Pete Wohlgezogen, representing UA Local 250 Steam Fitters Refrigeration
Opposed to the fee increase and requested to table the item and operate in good faith with negotiations
Michael McDonough, representing Pillsbury Winthrop in Los Angeles and on behalf of Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA)
Urged the City Council to postpone a final decision on the draft revised Pipeline Franchise Ordinance for one month to allow for fair and reasonable public review, comment on the revised Ordinance, and correct legal flaws with the City's CEQA analysis for the Ordinance
Dianne Thomas
Offered comments in support of the item
Motion to continue the item for 30 days submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton.
Substitute motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 26-2603 for first reading by title only and with full reading waived submitted by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric L. Hicks, Sr. resulting in 3-2-0-0-0 Opposed by Council Member Jim Dear and Council Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton.
26. 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)- 8:42 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
Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 24.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced her new Council Aide, Keichun Graves, and commended her on an outstanding job.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Women's Issues Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Connie De La Cruz Manio to the regular member position on the Women's Issues Commission.
Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Connie De La Cruz Manio to the Women's Issues Commission submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.
Planning Commission
Council Member Rojas appointed Jay Balgimino as her uncontested appointment to the Planning Commission.
Public Works Commission
Council Member Rojas appointed Brandon Fields as her uncontested appointment to the Public Works Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 3 position on the Public Safety Commission.
Gil Smith Memorial Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Davis-Holmes removed herself as a member of the Gil Smith Memorial Ad Hoc Committee and subsequently appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. to the Gil Smith Memorial Ad Hoc Committee and reaffirmed Council Member, Dr. Hilton as member of the same committee with no objection heard.
Council Member Dear thanked the City Clerk and her staff for following up with James Calhoun on the Public Works Commission.
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 10.
Jason Aguallo
Stated he is a resident of the Carousel Tract; reported the main sewer line backed up six months ago and neighbors experiencing the same issue and water keeps coming out of the ground and does know where the water is coming from; asked assistance to determine where water is coming from; concerned with safety of community and safety of plumbing toxic factor and sink hole danger
Samir Ben-Amor
Stated he is a resident of the Carousel Tract and speaking on behalf of the neighborhood; reported water leaking into the street and concern with residual water; asked for assistance to investigate
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced a future Town Hall Meeting in the Carousel Tract and asked City Manager Roberts, Jr. and Executive Director Raymond if they were aware of the issue.
Executive Director Raymond stated he was not aware of the issue and spoke about the construction period of the Carousel Tract.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked staff to research.
Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox gave an update of the inspection and staff will follow up.
This item was heard again after Item No. 26.
Moises "Jun" Aglipay, representative from the Office of Assembly Member Mike Gipson
Announced Free Tax Preparation Event, Friday, February 6, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M., at the Community Resource Center of Wilmington; appointments are required; call for an appointment at 562-252-0865; event hosted by Assembly Member Mike Gipson partnering with the Board of Equalization
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested/inquired the following:
- Update on the left turn traffic signal for Central Avenue and University Drive - Director, Dr. Rodgers stated that the traffic signal is in the works and in the production phase.
- Update on University Drive road work between Avalon Boulevard and Wilmington Avenue - Director, Dr. Rodgers responded University Drive is scheduled to break ground in March.
- Update on the completion of Mills Park due to concern of the residents - In the absence of Director Mike Whittiker, Jr., Director, Dr. Rodgers stated the contractor was excused for not performing to City standards and staff is working with legal to secure a new contractor in which bids will be solicited.
- Report on truck routes - Director, Dr. Rodgers stated the Public Works Team is looking at traffic studies and how they can re-route them to preserve the new paving. Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox added that Public Safety is working with the Sheriff's Department for enforcement activities.
- Attended the Foisia Park Ribbon Cutting; thanked the family for their contributions to the city and staff for their work
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered the following comments:
- Commended staff for a great job on the Foisia Park project
- Attended the United States Conference of Mayors on behalf of the Mayor who was due in court; shared some important topics from the conference and secured 250 soccer balls from FIFA; countries are looking to get involved with the upcoming World Cup and LA '28 Olympics coming to Carson. Deputy City Manager Armine Chaparyan stated she is the contact person and liaison. She also shared that the website has not yet launched for the Olympics but in the mean time, the City Council can direct people to her for information.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Council Member Rojas for attending the United States Conference of Mayors on her behalf.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered the following comments:
- Informed the residents of District One that Town Hall Meetings will be held at Stevenson Park, Hemingway Park, and Colony Cove Mobile Home Park in the month of March
- Informed Public Safety that there is an encampment growing in the church parking lot at the church on Avalon Boulevard next to Wells Fargo Bank and requested staff to contact the owner
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes shared that she contacts staff about three times a week when she sees homeless encampments and requested Code Enforcement Officers to be more diligent in visiting homeless encampments morning, noon, and night. She expressed concern of the property between My Father's Barbecue and McDonald's.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered the following comments:
- Attended the Foisia Park Public Reopening Event on Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Requested an update on Carriage Crest Park reopening; Deputy City Manager Tomas Toman responded that May or June is a realistic timeline for completion.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 9:05 P.M.)
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:
Fusako Egi
Angelina Guiao de Guzman
Paulino "Paul" Mejia
Carl Calvin Dunn
Elois L. Jones
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Marietta Alexander, mother in law of Assemblyman Mike Gipson, to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr.
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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