1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (10:00 am)
The meeting was called to order at 10:08 A.M. by Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes in the E. Albertoni Street public right of way adjacent to 401 E. Albertoni Street, Carson, California 90746.
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
Staff noted the roll:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor Pro Tempore Cedric Hicks, Sr.
Council Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton
Council Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members Absent:
Council Member Dear
Also Present:
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; and Michael George, Government Affairs Officer
3. FLAG SALUTE
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4. INVOCATION
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5. CLOSED SESSION
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6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
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7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
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8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION
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9. RULES OF DECORUM:
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10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION
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11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
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12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
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13. PRESENTATIONS (Item 1)
1. CITY-SPONSORED COMMUNITY RALLY REGARDING PROPOSED LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMEKEY PROJECT
— The City of Carson is hosting a public community rally in the E. Albertoni Street public right of way adjacent to 401 E. Albertoni Street, regarding the proposed County of Los Angeles Homekey Project, known as the Weingart Primose, located at 401 E. Albertoni Street, Carson, CA 90746. This Homekey Project involves the conversion of a former Extended Stay America hotel into 105 studio apartments for the chronically unhoused and those at risk of homelessness and is funded by the County of Los Angeles. A quorum of the City Council is anticipated to attend and participate in the event. City Councilmembers may provide individual comments and remarks during the event. The public will have an opportunity to provide public comment on this item during the event. No City Council decision or vote will be considered as part of this item.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item and offered comments.
The Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of 100% housing for the unhoused students from California State University Dominguez Hills.
ACTION: A public community rally was held regarding the proposed County of Los Angeles Homekey Project, known as the Weingart Primose, located at 401 E. Albertoni Street, Carson, CA 90746.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The following individuals offered comments in support of 100% housing for the unhoused students from California State University Dominguez Hills:
Amy Moriarity
M. Walker
Speaker and interpreter
Ronald Glenn
Dr. Tataneisha Thames
Dr. Janice Filer
Dianne Thomas
Charlotte Brimmer
Wanda
Birdie Martin
Jeff Davis
Robert Lesley
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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16. CONSENT
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17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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18. DISCUSSION
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19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
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20. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
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21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
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22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
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23. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
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24. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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25. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
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26. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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27. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
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28. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M. by Mayor Davis-Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk
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Signature