1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
In lieu of the recording with the Rules of Decorum, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes read the rules allowed.
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 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 and Emergency Services; 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
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR WALTER R TUCKER,III FROM TRUTH AND LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Pastor Walter R. Tucker, III, gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)
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 title of such litigation is as follows: Vili, Yolanda v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ17288999).
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reentered the meeting at 6:34 P.M.)
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)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three cases.
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: City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted Council Member Dear was excused given that the request involved him and one of his colleagues who wanted to discuss with their colleagues to get direction on an issue that would have been a conflict from Council Member Dear. Therefore, he did not participate in the item.
The City Council authorized the City to commence litigation in one potential case.
5. 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 the County of Los Angeles, 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 340 E. 192nd Street, Carson, California, 90746, APN: 7339017917. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reminded the Council Members that Closed Sessions are privileged and there should never be a recording via cell phone or any form of media. It is illegal to record people without their consent and is a violation of the Brown Act, specifically, to record any meetings in Closed Session because of attorney-client privilege and closed session privilege. Three Council Members had brought to her attention that there was an illegal recording and asked the Council Member who engaged in the recording to delete the video recording.
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 to Closed Session.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
9. RULES OF DECORUM:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes read the Rules of Decorum at the beginning of 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 6:33 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 6:34 P.M.)
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 6)
6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:37 PM
Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities, reported decrease in street racing and crime.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. reported street takeovers at the corner of Central Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard and Tillman Avenue and Burgrove Street (industrial area). He requested deterrents placed at the intersections. He also reported big trucks traveling on University Drive and Wilmington Avenue near Anderson Park. He requested the motor to check the area.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reiterated his concern about street racing. He encouraged the public to participate in the Citizens Academy.
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-8)
7. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED FY 2025-26 BUDGET AWARD FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Ashton Watts, Budget Analyst, announced for the first time in the history of the City of Carson, the city was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2025-26. He gave a history of the GFOA. He presented an award to the City Manager and the Mayor and City Council.
Director Jefferson and City Manager Roberts, Jr. offered comments.
8. RECOGNITION OF FREDDY LOZA, RECIPIENT OF THE 2025 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER TOP LEADER AWARD
Director Rodgers, Jr. announced that Freddy Loza, Landscape and Building Maintenance Superintendent, was honored with Leader of the Year from the American Public Works Association Southern California Chapter.
Alvin Papa, current past President of the American Public Works Association Southern California Chapter, presented the Top Leader of the Year Public Sector Award to Freddy Loza. Nicole Jewels stated she serves as Co-Chair of the Public Works Institute and is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Public Works Association of Southern California. She gave kudos to Freddy for his involvement and leadership. Freddy Loza offered comments and words of gratitude.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Patty Senecal, representing Western States Petroleum Association - Item No. 31
Asked for consideration for the proposal to address potential duplication of State and Federal oversights by the California State Fire Marshal's Office; supports a proposed revision allowing the Office of the State Fire Marshal compliance letter as an alternative to requiring new and costly pipeline testing with every new or renewed pipeline franchise agreement
Michael McDonough, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, representing Western States Petroleum Association - Item No. 31
Pleased to see staff's recommendation for an important change to allow the use of the State Fire Marshal pipeline compliance letter to attest the pipeline safety rather than having to potentially perform new and costly inspections and testing every time a franchisee seeks to obtain a new pipeline franchise; thanked Counsel Robert Lee, City Manager Dave Roberts, Jr., Special Projects Manager James Nguyen, and Louis Perez with MRS Consulting for listening to their concerns and addressing them with the proposed changes to the ordinance amendments
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 9)
9. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 3, 2026 (REGULAR)- 7:19 PM
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 31.
Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
16. CONSENT (Items 10-25)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested to remove Items No. 20, 22, and 24 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 19, 21, and 24 for discussion.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
11. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
12. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,827,183.57, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183325 THROUGH 183457 AND 289 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $46,628.70, CHECK NUMBER 1299 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-017, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,827,183.57, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183325 THROUGH 183457 AND 289 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $46,628.70, CHECK NUMBER 1299 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS."
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-02-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,580.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002096 THROUGH HA-002103 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-02-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,580.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002096 THROUGH HA-002103".
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,563.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS A-001981 THROUGH SA-001985 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-02-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,563.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001981 THROUGH SA-001985".
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
18. CONSIDER RECEIVING, ISSUING, AND FILING THE 10-DAY REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26-2602U, WHICH ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY 45-DAY 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 WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY CARSON)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE, ISSUE, AND FILE the 10-Day Report on Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 26-2602U (Exhibit No. 1)
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
19. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-016 DECLARING, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CARSON (ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 7337-006-919, 7337-006-920, 7337-006-921, 7337-006-922 AND 7337-005-903) AS NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED TO DISPOSE OF THAT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (CITY COUNCIL)
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-016, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CARSON (ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 7337-006-919, 7337-006-920, 7337-006-921, 7337-006-922 AND 7337-005-903) AS NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED TO DISPOSE OF THAT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT."
Item No. 19 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked why this item was placed on the agenda. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to Council Member Dear's question.
Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PRINTER RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS WITH RICOH USA, INC. FOR MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE HARDWARE FOR PRINTING AND SCANNING, MAINTENANCE, CONFIGURATION AND SUPPORT OF OPERATING SYSTEMS AND INTELLIGENT WORKFLOWS (CITY COUNCIL)
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE contracts for lease of equipment and maintenance with RICOH USA, INC. for multifunction devices, configuration, maintenance, and support for a total contract amount not to exceed $307,108.20, for a term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contracts after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. inquired about the indemnity clause. Director Carter responded to his question.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani offered comments.
Approved subject to City Attorney review and approval of the indemnification provisions and terms submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Council Member Dear resulting in 4-1-0-0-0 Opposed by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr.
21. CONSIDER THE MAYOR'S REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVER FOR THE CARSON WOMEN'S CLUB FOR THE USE OF THE CARSON EVENT CENTER
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER the request to waive facility rental fees for the Carson Women’s Club for use of the Carson Event Center for a three-year period, effective January 1, 2026 (retroactively), through December 30, 2028, for up to three (3) special events per year and four (4) general membership meetings.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if the Carson Women's Club is agreeable to staff's recommendation.
A member of the Carson Women's Club responded that there are three special events per year and ten general membership meetings, not four and often times a special event will be considered a general membership meeting. She requested use of the conference room for four of their meetings.
Motion to grant the Carson Women's Club for use of the Carson Event Center for a three-year period, effective January 1, 2026 (retroactively), through December 30, 2028, for up to three (3) special events per year and all general membership meetings submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
22. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CONTRACT FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and American Transportation Systems, a California corporation (Exhibit No. 2; "Amendment No. 1"); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested a staff report.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about incorporating transportation services for the upcoming Olympics. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his question.
Deputy City Manager Chaparyan and Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox offered comments.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to bring back an amendment with no objection heard.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
23. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-005, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 9200000000M550702 FOR PROJECT NO. 1687: CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT, LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.02 AND FTIP# LA 9919467; AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 26-015, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-005, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 9200000000M550702 FOR PROJECT NO. 1687: CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT, LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.02 AND FTIP# LA 9919467", increasing Measure M Funds for Project No. 1687 by an amount of $297,012.00 and extending lapsing funds to June 30, 2026; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 3, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, for installation of intelligent transportation systems at 9 signalized intersections: Figueroa Street at Carson Street; Moneta Street at Carson Street; Main Street at Carson Street; Orrick Avenue at Carson Street; Dolores Street at Carson Street; Grace Avenue at Carson Street; Via Verde at Carson Street; Avalon Boulevard at Carson Street; and Bonita Street at Carson Street; and
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-015 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND, adding the additional $297,012 Measure M reimbursable grant funds"; and,
— 4. AMEND the FY25-26 CIP Plan to reflect the update to the project funding.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
24. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-001 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F026 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1451: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
** Item was Removed from Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-001, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F026 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT 1451 FOR BIKE LANE INSTALLATION"; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Program Supplement Agreement No. F026 to the Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 07-5403F15 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Item No. 24 was heard after Item No. 22.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested an update.
City Engineer Gilbert Marquez gave a report.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
25. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 9200000000M550710 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT NO. 1667 (AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD), LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.10 AND FTIP# LA 9919284; AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-013, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-002, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 9200000000M550710 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT NO. 1667 (AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD), LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.10 AND FTIP# LA 9919284", increasing Measure M Funds for Project No. 1667 by an amount of $650,000.00 for a new total sum of $1,000,000.00. (Exhibit No. 4);
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the upgrade of the existing traffic signal at Avalon Boulevard and Gardena Boulevard;
— 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-013, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND", adding the additional $650,000.00 grant funds and removing Measure R and DIF funds; and,
— 4. AMEND the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP plan to reflect the update to the project funding.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
18. DISCUSSION (Items 26-30)
26. CONSIDER THE POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE Popular Annual Financial Report FY 2024-2025
Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 24.
Director Jefferson announced and presented the City's first Popular Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
27. CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-019 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Financial Report.
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-019, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUNDS.”
Director Jefferson gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Motion to appropriate $100,000 for a fireworks show on July 4, 2026 submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Council Member, Dr. Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton expressed concern with the Public Safety budget and the need to enhance Public Safety for additional officers (city employees). Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes added more officers are needed, not supervisors, and wants boots on the ground doing the work looking for unhoused people setting up camps after hours.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked who patrols the park benches. Director Garcia shared that there are two Public Safety Engagement Officers who are out in the field each day making their rounds and report back. Two different shifts for each pair of officers who patrol. There is only one day where all four officers are on shift together.
Council Member/Agency Member Authority Board Member Dear asked how many officers Director Garcia thinks is sufficient. Director Garcia stated that in a perfect world there would be two officers per zone and that 16 code enforcement officers would be the ideal scenario. There are only four Public Safety Engagement Officers who serve the unhoused population.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if airline fares were properly added to the budget for City Council travel costs. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:38 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:40 P.M.)
Motion to appropriate $200,000 for the Public Safety Department's new software for citing submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr.
Council Member Dear offered a friendly amendment to include in the motion to Adopt Resolution No. 26-019, as read by title only, which was accepted by the maker and the seconder of the motion.
Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox clarified the amendments to increase the overall from the General Fund Reserve by $300,000 to account for the two additional appropriations of $100,000 and $200,000 which all members were in consensus.
Motion to Approve as Amended resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
28. CONSIDER AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY APPROVING AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION 26-020, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-020, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND", to transfer funds between projects for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP Budget; and,
— 2. AMEND the Fiscal Year 25-26 CIP Plan to add PW1833 - Citywide Street Name Sign Replacement and transfer funds between projects.
Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. gave a report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to look into the status and cost of the medians and revisit the maintenance contract with the current provider.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked who is currently maintaining the medians. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded to his question.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about the City Council kitchen and restroom remodel. Director, Dr. Rodgers, Jr. responded to her question.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted the carpet area between the East Wing lobby area needs to be replaced with wood flooring or other type of flooring at the Carson Community Center. She reported an odor issue in Room 107 and directed staff to replace the carpet within the next 30-45 days and to investigate the odor issue in Room 107.
Motion to Approve and allocate $350,000 for Community Center renovations submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Davis-Holmes resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
29. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-018, REQUESTING THE TRANSFER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND THE DETACHMENT OF THE CARSON ZONE FROM COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT 1 (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-018, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE TRANSFER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND THE DETACHMENT OF THE CARSON ZONE FROM COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT 1.”
Energy Sustainability Officer Reata Kulcsar gave a presentation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the transition and cost from the County to the City. Energy Sustainability Officer Reata Kulcsar responded to his questions.
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. 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)- 9:21 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:
Human Relations Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Stacy Simpson as Alternate 3 to the Human Relations Commission.
Youth Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Nathaniel Zulueta as her uncontested appointment to the Youth Commission.
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Bianca Hunter-Beckley as Alternate 1 to the Youth Commission
Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointments to the Human Relations Commission and Youth Commission submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Council Member, Dr. Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 31)
31. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2603, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (PIPELINE FRANCHISES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AS COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance NO. 26-2603, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (PIPELINE FRANCHISES OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AS COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE"
Item No. 31 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Director Freeman gave a report and noted inclusion of section (b) under Section 6842 Permits that allows the City to accept the State Fire Marshal's stamp that the pipelines are safe. All franchises will have the option to either submit the report to the City or submit the report received from the State Fire Marshal should the City Council move forward with the ordinance.
Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 26-2603, as Amended to include section (b) under Section 6842 Permits to the ordinance, submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
Denise Wilson, Chairperson of PTO at Broadacres Elementary School, LAUSD Family Advisory Council for Board District 7, volunteer and concerned parent with children at Broadacres Elementary School
Expressed safety concerns of the drop-off area at Broadacres Elementary School located at East Kramer Drive and Grandee Avenue; reported a car accident that occurred today and thankfully no one was seriously injured; requested a survey of the drop-off area to enhance safety by installing a marked crosswalk on East Kramer Drive and Grandee Avenue and relocating the crossing guard who is a block away from the gate at Kramer Drive and Andmark Avenue to East Kramer Drive and Grandee Avenue; requested a valet system to drop off children safely and work with the volunteers
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 9:38 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 9:39 P.M.)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. added that it was his son who was involved in the car accident. He asked that crossing guards be added but also added that drivers do not stop at that stop sign and there needs to be a dedicated crosswalk. Director Garcia followed up with Denise Wilson regarding the matter.
Sheila Richardson, CEO President, Exclusive Systems LLC
Presented a brief handout from the previous handout concerning her JTPA program proposal; requested the Mayor and City Council to review Page 2 referencing Expenses information details; offered comments in support of her proposal; requested staff to add her proposal to a future agenda for City Council consideration
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if Sheila Richardson met with staff regarding her proposal. Sheila Richardson responded she did not meet with staff but initially made her presentation to the City Council in December. She also provided copies of her proposal to the City Manager, City Treasurer, and Finance.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred Sheila Richardson to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager for them to explain the agenda process.
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. offered the following comments:
- Thanked the Public Works Department for the fence line that was placed on Del Amo Boulevard, sidewalks installed on Santa Fe Avenue in District 3, and turning on street lights on Del Amo Boulevard from Avalon Boulevard to Wilmington Avenue
- Status of the Facade Improvement Program for the Carson Street and Santa Fe Avenue strip mall area
- Status of Mills Park
- Status of camera installation at all major intersections
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered the following comments:
- Requested staff to lower flag to half staff in honor of the contributions of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson for the remainder of this Black History Month with no objection heard
- Selected as the Assembly District 65 Unsung Hero honoree and will be traveling to Sacramento on Monday to receive the honor from Assembly Member Mike Gipson
- Town Hall Meeting in District 1, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30 P.M., Stevenson Park; for additional information, call Council Aide K.W. Tulloss at 562-578-4678
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered the following comments:
- Met with the Philippine Consulate of Los Angeles and Philippine LA28 Olympic Committee; thanked City Manager Roberts, Jr., Deputy City Manager Chaparyan and forwarded olympic information
- Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30 P.M., Foisia Park
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced that the Lions Club International has chosen John Holloway as Citizen of the Year and recognized him who was in the audience.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about the status of the Marriott Hotel. City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared there is no update at this time. Mayor Davis-Holmes asked Director Freeman to reach out to the developer on a revised rendering and would like to meet with him and Executive Director Raymond regarding the Good Year Blimp site. She requested a list of large vacant properties. She asked Deputy City Manager Chaparyan about reaching out to the hotels to partner in booking rooms for the Olympics and would send her suggestions. Deputy City Manager Chaparyan responded to her question.
City Manager David Roberts, Jr. announced that he was selected as the City Manager of the Year in the nation under the Government Business Review which will be presented in April. He thanked the Mayor and City Council for allowing him to attend his daughter Eden's participation in the Halftime Super Bowl Show. She completed the All-Star NBA game over the weekend.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr.'s birthday. Mayor Davis-Holmes invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday.
This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered the following additional comments:
- Announced Uchenna Nwosu,Carson resident and Super Bowl Champion from the Seattle Seahawks, who brought home the ring. He had a Pick Six from the Super Bowl
- Announced Carnegie Middle School's Flag Football Team won the championship this week which his daughter is a part of
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:
Judge Becton, Sr.
Hyun Suk House
Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Don Backstrom
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 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