City of Carson

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

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 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, 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 at 5:06 P.M.)

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear (Entered at 5:09 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; 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; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk

3. FLAG SALUTE

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. BISHOP THOMAS ALEXANDER, SR. FROM CARSON CHRISTIAN OUTREACH APOSTOLIC CHURCH

Bishop Thomas Alexander, Sr. gave the invocation.

5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (CITY COUNCIL)

— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with Jamboree Housing Corporation, with whom the City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David C. Roberts., Jr., City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 24205 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745, APN: 7406-017-035 and 24219 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745, APN’s 7406-018-909 and 7406-018-908. The City’s real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment and disposition of real property, including consideration of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

After Item No. 9, City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani corrected the previous Closed Session report to Item No. 5 and reported the City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to join a lawsuit filed to recover county taxes.

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: 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.

(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes entered the meeting at 5:06 P.M.)

8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

The meeting was recessed at 5:07 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. to Closed Session. 

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (CITY COUNCIL)

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)-

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

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

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

9. RULES OF DECORUM:

A recording of the Rules of Decorum was presented 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 6:16 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. with Mayor Davis-Holmes absent.

11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave the Closed Session Report.

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

7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:20 PM

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

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments regarding catalytic converters and coyotes.

8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:07 PM

Not present.

13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-15)

9. 2026 STATE OF THE CITY RECAP VIDEO

A recap video was shown recapping the State of the City Address.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:27 P.M and reentered the meeting at 6:29 P.M.)

10. UPDATE ON THE CARSON EXPERIENCE CITY WEBPAGE

Item No. 10 was heard after the City Attorney's report on Closed Session Item No. 5.

Deputy City Manager Chaparyan presented the brand new website with the LA 28 Olympic details.

City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred to the Venue Highlights of the presentation.

11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUTISM AWARENESS/ ACCEPTANCE MONTH

Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 12.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. read and presented the proclamation to Renita who offered comments and words of gratitude.

12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 13.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recognized and presented certificates to the Divine Nine organizations of Carson and California State University Dominguez Hills as follows:

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. - President Cherona DeMesma Walzer offered comments and words of gratitude.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Pi Chi Chapter. Acting President Justyce Mims offered comments and words of gratitude.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Phi Sigma Chapter - Rob McDonald offered comments and words of gratitude. City Manager Roberts, Jr. also offered comments.
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Theta Alpha Omega Chapter. Kimberley Davenport offered comments and words of gratitude.
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon Kappa Chapter - Council Member, Dr. Hilton and Director Rodgers, Jr. accepted the certificate. 
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Zeta Mu Chapter - Member offered comments and words of gratitude
  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. - Member offered comments and words of gratitude.
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. - Member offered comments and words of gratitude.
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Omicron Rho Chapter - Member offered comments and words of gratitude.
  • Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Upsilon Omega Chapter - Jahara Richardson offered comments and words of gratitude.

13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION/ VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Item No. 13 was heard after Item No. 10.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton introduced Dekel Nichols, Pro Grow Sports Academy. He read and presented the proclamation to Dekel Nichols who offered comments and words of gratitude.

14. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EARTH MONTH

Item No. 14 was heard after Item No. 11.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Dr. Erika Garcia. She read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Garcia who offered comments and words of gratitude.

RECESS:

The meeting was recessed by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes for a group photo.

RECONVENE:

The meeting was reconvened by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

15. UPDATE ON THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Item No. 15 was heard after the break.

Special Projects Manager James Nguyen gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Commercial Facade Improvement Program Updates.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a meeting with staff to review the renderings. Subsequently, she established the Commercial Facade Improvement Program Ad Hoc Committee to consist of herself and Council Member Rojas.  

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. asked about the Car-Wil Plaza at the corner of Wilmington Avenue and Carson Street. Special Projects Manager Nguyen shared that they did not receive an application from the owner. He also shared that the city reached out to 53 businesses in the city. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. stated that he will contact the owner.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked for continuity among the designs, especially the ones that are across the street from one another to ensure they match. He referred to the loan program where there was discussion about funding and resources available to those who are losing revenue and business due to the construction. He requested a follow up on relief for tenants to assist the businesses. Special Projects Manager Nguyen responded to his question.

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

None.

15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 16)

16. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 17, 2026 (REGULAR)- 8:03 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 17-31)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 27 to the next City Council meeting.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw requested to continue Item No. 23 to a future meeting.

Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING FEBRURY 28, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report. 

ACTION:     Item No. 17 was approved on Consent. 

18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-032 , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,280,728.28, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184026 THROUGH 184335 AND 295 THROUGH 296 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-032, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,280,728.28, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184026 THROUGH 184335 AND 295 THROUGH 296" 

ACTION:     Item No. 18 was approved on Consent. 

19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report 

ACTION:     Item No. 19 was approved on Consent. 

20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT #25-060 WITH ESPARZA CONSULTANTS, LLC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 with Esparza Consultants for On-Call Financial Consulting services, increasing the contract sum by $47,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $120,995.00, to support additional services related to the Finance Department's procurement function.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 2 with Esparza Consultants following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:     Item No. 20 was approved on Consent. 

21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY’S SALES, TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS. (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE contract for professional services with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for sales and use tax consulting and audit services for a total amount not to exceed $800,000, for a term of 5 years; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 21 was approved on Consent. 

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN & CONE TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW AND REVENUE RECOVERY SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE contract for professional services with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax assessment review and revenue recovery services for a total agreement amount not to exceed $118,975 plus 25% of net property tax revenues recovered by consultant not to exceed $10,000, for a term of 5 years; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 22 was approved on Consent. 

23. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-021, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, THE BOARD OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-021, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE BOARD OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY"

ACTION:     Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to a future meeting with no objection heard.

24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS, LLC FOR NEXTREQUEST PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (PRA) MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the Master Services Agreement and Addendum to Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for the implementation and licensing of NextRequest software in an amount not to exceed $17,049.97.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement and addendum subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 24 was approved on Consent. 

25. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE 2026 OR NEWER CHEVROLET BLAZER ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $155,374.28 for the purchase of three new 2026 or newer Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicles.

ACTION:     Item No. 25 was approved on Consent. 

26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, LLC, CONTRACT (23-083) FOR EXPANSION OF SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AT CITY FACILITIES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 6 to the agreement with Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC to increase the contract sum from $8,288,521.52 to $9,207,140.32; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6, following approval as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 26 was approved on Consent. 

27. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-028, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, ACROSS THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-028, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND,” which formally updates the City’s budget to reflect current funding needs, allocations, and priorities across these funds.

ACTION:     Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next City Council with no objection heard.

28. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 21-032 WITH ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THE CITY’S ACTIVITY REGISTRATION AND FACILITY RESERVATION SOFTWARE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Active Network, LLC (see Exhibit No. 3), which will extend the agreement for an additional two years at a cost of $124,670.92, and increase the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $370,000 to $494,670.92; and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign and execute the proposed Amendment No. 2, after it has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION:     Item No. 28 was approved on Consent. 

29. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,072 TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S SUMMER YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS; ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-031 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET IN BOTH THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS; AND APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED GRANT AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. ACCEPT the 2026 Dodgers Dreamteam grant from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, which provides $33,072 in funding, along with additional goods and services (such as uniforms, equipment, and program support), to help operate the City of Carson’s Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues;

— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-031, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO FORMALLY ACCEPT A 2026 DODGERS DREAMTEAM GRANT,” which formally updates the City’s budget to include and properly allocate the grant funds;

— 3. APPROVE the Grant Agreement (Exhibit No. 3), which outlines the terms, conditions, and responsibilities associated with receiving and using the grant funds; and,

— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign and execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of the City, after it has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 

ACTION:     Item No. 29 was approved on Consent. 

30. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO INCORPORATE A MOBILITY HUB INTO PROJECT NO. 1780: VICTORIA TRANSIT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. AUTHORIZE the City Manager, or his designee, to formally submit a letter to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments requesting an additional $4,000,000 in Measure R funding for Project No. 1780: Victoria Transit Center, in order to expand the project to include construction of a Mobility Hub that will provide additional transportation options and services.

ACTION:     Item No. 30 was approved on Consent. 

31. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-033 OFFERING REWARDS FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN SUCCESSFUL ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE CITY AGAINST ANY PERSON FOR VIOLATING THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-033, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OFFERING REWARDS FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN SUCCESSFUL ENFORCEMENT ACTION BY THE CITY AGAINST ANY PERSON FOR VIOLATING THE CITY’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE"

ACTION:     Item No. 31 was approved on Consent. 

17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

None.

18. DISCUSSION (Items 32-33)

32. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. DISCUSS the report.

Item No. 32 was heard after approval of the Consent items.

ACTION:     Director Freeman gave an update on city projects.

(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:07 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 8:08 P.M.)

33. 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)- 8:09 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:

Women's Issues Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Christina Washington as Alternate 3 to the Women's Issues Commission.

Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Christina Washington as Alternate 3 to the Women's Issues Commission submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.

Discussion ensued regarding the Public Works Commission.

Public Works Commission

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed John Holloway to the regular position on the Public Works Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 2 position on the Public Works Commission.

Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointment of John Holloway to the regular position on the Public Works Commission submitted by Mayor Davis-Holmes seconded by Council Member Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0.

19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 34)

34. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2606, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 23-19 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON, IMPERIAL AVALON DE, LLC, AND LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR A PROPOSED MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 21207 S. AVALON BLVD. (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading, by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 26-2606, "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 23-19 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON, IMPERIAL AVALON DE, LLC, AND LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR A PROPOSED MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 21207 S. AVALON BLVD."

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

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

Jun Aglipay, Office of State Assemblyman Mike Gipson

Announced the following:

Autism Event, Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:00 A.M. To 11:30 A.M., at the Wilmington Waterfront

Immigration Rights Event (March and Mass), Friday, April 24, 2026, gathering at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1720 North Culver Avenue, Compton, CA 90222, Vigil to end  at Fig/Oleander Park, North Oleander Avenue and West Fig Street, Compton, 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Brandi Lewin

Expressed concern with lack of support for nonprofit owners and concern with lawsuit of the Dominguez Channel odor 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 announced/reported the following:

  • Attended the Autism Awareness Event last weekend which was a great success
  • Carson Park Baseball/T-ball/Softball event was a fun event
  • Asked about the check presentation from Congresswoman Barragan's Office and why it was cancelled. City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared that it was a public safety issue. He also asked if the presentation is just ceremonial or have we already received the money. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his question.

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

  • Attended the Autism Awareness 5K Walk Event; kickoff held at the new Amphitheater, which marked the 10th anniversary of the event; approximately 200 people registered for the event; commended staff for an outstanding job

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

  • Community Cleanup with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., April 25, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. To 11:30 A.M., at Walnut Park
  • Annual Dymally Jazz Fundraiser, April 25, 2026, campus of California State University Dominguez Hills
  • Spoke with the grandmother of the boy who was injured by the coyote in the Centerview area; coyotes are hibernating in the bushes at Ambler Elementary school; residents requested Beware of Coyotes signs be placed in the community
  • Meeting regarding Project Home Key is postponed at this time and will not be taking place on April 15, 2026

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about the meeting she has planned with Fish and Game Department. City Manager, Roberts, Jr. shared that the meeting is not confirmed at this time but aiming for next week.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following:

  • Coyote sighting hotline for Los Angeles County to call 858-467-4257 Department of Fish and Wildlife or call the Carson Sheriff Station at 310-830-1123
  • She and Mayor Davis-Holmes were invited by The Galaxy to the Hollywood premiere of the movie Ag4in which was a Napoli soccer team that is coming to FIFA

City Manager Roberts, Jr. confirmed the number 916-201-2958 to the Department of Fish and Wildlife is provided in the Recreation Guide publication and the City website. It is the only authorized entity that can capture coyotes. Also, can report to the Carson Sheriff Station at 310-830-1123.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton reported the house on Penrod Drive in the Stevenson Village area that was a nuisance had its grass cut and cleaned.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton referred to a house on Turmont Street and Weiser Avenue that needs to be addressed. Director Garcia provided information on the property abatement process. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she would look into a permanent solution. 

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. brought up a concern with block parties and people are not cleaning up afterwards. City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared that Public Safety, Code Enforcement, and the Public Works Commission will be discussing to mitigate the matter. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, Sr. requested Code Enforcement to do a visual check (drive by) on block party locations.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a list of block parties as was done in the past. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to her request.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked about signs being put up throughout the city warning residents about coyotes other than the parks. City Manager Roberts, Jr. and Director Whittiker, Jr. responded to their question.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked about Friendship Park owned by Marathon which is an eye sore and needs to be cleaned. Director Whittiker, Jr. and City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to her question.

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:

Sandra Jiles

Artillious Ja'Siah Holmes

Donald Pitcher

Leatrice Joyce Dupree Jones

Director Whittiker, Jr. Requested to add Andrea Whittiker to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to add Moses Varozian to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Davis-Holmes requested to add Benny Wade and Jordan Durham to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.

28. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.

 

__________________________________________________

Lula Davis-Holmes

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman

ATTEST:

 

__________________________________________________

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary

 

_________________________

Signature