1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (3:00 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 3:03 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.
He announced that Mayor Davis-Holmes will be participating at a remote teleconference location at 959 E. Gladwick Street, Carson, California 90746. He also announced public participation information.
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 via teleconference
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; Benjamin Jones, Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; 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
KW Tulloss, Council Aide to Council Member, Dr. Hilton and Pastor of The Historic Wheeler Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION
None.
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
None.
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
9. RULES OF DECORUM:
The Rules of Decorum was posted on the agenda.
10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION
None.
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
None.
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
None.
13. PRESENTATIONS
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14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
16. CONSENT
None.
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
18. DISCUSSION (Item 1)
1. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS RENAMING THE CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ DAY TRIBUTE EVENT AND RELATED RECOGNITIONS IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER and DISCUSS renaming the César E. Chávez Day Tribute Event and related recognitions in the City of Carson.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Motion to rename the Cesar E. Chavez Day Tribute Event and related recognitions in the City of Carson to United Farm Workers Dignity Day submitted by Council Member Jim Dear seconded by Council Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
Discussion was held.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if a Press Release or Press Conference will be held to spread the news of the new title. She directed the City Manager to ensure parks receive updated information and to post an updated flyer to social media with no objection heard. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated his office will send an updated media package to the Mayor, City Council, and Council Aides.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones noted Cesar E. Chavez Day is a State holiday and the City observes all State holidays. The State lawmakers plan to rename the holiday. He recommended to include in the motion to give staff direction to update the MOU's accordingly which is subject to negotiations and was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he will keep the Mayor and City Council posted for the date and time of the Press Conference.
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.
20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
None.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked everyone for their availability for the meeting today and thanked staff for their work.
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
None.
28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 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