City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:00 PM
1. PASTOR BRUCE DOUGLAS FROM WELLER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TEACHERS' APPRECIATION WEEK
7. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO DEPUTY NICHOLAS MARTINEZ FOR HIS BRAVERY DURING THE JANAURY 2025 FIRES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO VARIOUS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS TEAMS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDENTS FOR WINNING THE FIRST PLACE PRIZE OF THE SUNSTONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARSON
10. UPDATE FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MUNICIPAL CITY CLERKS WEEK
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
14. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 15, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 25-066 PROCLAIMING MAY AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES ("HDL") TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S SALES AND USE TAX.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN AND CONE ("HDL") TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY TAX.
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,972,233.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 244, 178527 THROUGH 179017 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 634, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT THE POWER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY PROHIBITING REGULATIONS OR POLICY THAT WOULD IMPOSE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PENALTIES ON A PERSON EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 79, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO AUTOMATICALLY APPROVE CERTAIN TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT UP TO SEVEN STORIES HIGH AND AT A DENSITY OF 120 HOMES PER ACRE (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 650, WHICH WOULD SUPPORT THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS FOR CITIES (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 647, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO MINISTERIALLY APPROVE UP TO 8 UNITS ON ANY LOT ZONED WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. FOR CITYWIDE PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH KPMG, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-064 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06- 092 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTIUON NO. 22- 236, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT, AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 25-054 TO RESCIND, REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE RESOLUTION 25-018 REGARDING THE REALLOCATION OF CDBG AND CDBG-CV FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
30. ANNUAL REPORT - REGISTERED LOBBYISTS (CITY COUNCIL)
31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT FINANCIAL SERVICES (KFS) FOR EIFD AND SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-060 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 1617) TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., CONTRACT (23-083) FOR CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A TURNKEY, COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIAL AND LABOR TO EXPAND THE NEW ACCESS CONTROL AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS PER THE DRAWINGS AND REMODEL OF THE CITY HALL BASEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LA-RICS) AUTHORITY CONTRACT (C-24-261) BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
35. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-046, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE PROPOSITION C FUND TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASES OF TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL UPGRADES” (CITY COUNCIL)
36. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) JOHN DEERE GATORS AND TWO (2) S20 SWEEPERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/RECREATION/PARK MAINTENANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
37. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SIX (26) GRIZZLY ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL COURT SYSTEMS THROUGH A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC, AND A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE OLD SYSTEMS AND INSTALL THE NEW ADJUSTABLE GRIZZLY COURT SYSTEMS AT CARSON, CALAS, DOLPHIN, DOMINGUEZ, HEMINGWAY, VETERANS AND STEVENSON PARKS (CITY COUNCIL).
38. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A GRANT AND APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION THAT WILL PROVIDE $42,150 IN FUNDING AND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF SUMMER BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES, AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-057, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ACCEPT A 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM GRANT
39. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WHITE CAP, L.P. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A ONE YARD TOWABLE CONCRETE MIXING TRAILER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
40. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO. DBA SC FUELS FOR BULK PURCHASING OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR ONE YEAR AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $345,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
41. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-051, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
42. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-052, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1786 CITY HALL BATHROOMS AND KITCHENETTE RENOVATIONS
43. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
44. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT 675 SEPULVEDA BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL).
45. CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)
46. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
47. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-063 FOR ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL CITY STYLE GUIDE AS THE STANDARD FOR ALL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS PRODUCED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2511 FOR FORMAL ADOPTION OF NEW CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND EXPANSION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL TO APPLY TO THE CITY LOGO
48. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6320 (INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS) AND SECTION 6329 (DENIAL OF LICENSE) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING), SECTION 6376 (GRANTING OR REFUSAL OF PERMIT) AND SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR DENY BUSINESS LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION" (CITY COUNCIL)
49. 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)
50. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2508 AMENDING SECTION 2301 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
51. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2505 REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 4105 (ILLEGAL DUMPING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
RULES OF DECORUM:
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)
PRESENTATIONS (Items 6-13)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 14)
CONSENT (Items 15-44)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 45)
DISCUSSION (Items 46-49)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Items 50-51)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.” (Government Code Section 54954.2)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods. There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:
- Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the i n t e r n e t v i a : w w w . c a r s o n c a . g o v o r o n Y o u t u b e : www.youtube.com/c/CityofCarsonCaliforniaOfficialYouTubePage
- Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99)
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
- Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca.gov. The cut-off time to submit any email communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR BRUCE DOUGLAS FROM WELLER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
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 titles of such litigations are as follows: CAM-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461; Alma Casillas v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ16639552).
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(s), regarding labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU 721) AME and CPSA, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
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 1 potential case(s).
RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 6-13)
6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TEACHERS' APPRECIATION WEEK
7. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO DEPUTY NICHOLAS MARTINEZ FOR HIS BRAVERY DURING THE JANAURY 2025 FIRES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO VARIOUS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS TEAMS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDENTS FOR WINNING THE FIRST PLACE PRIZE OF THE SUNSTONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARSON
10. UPDATE FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MUNICIPAL CITY CLERKS WEEK
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 14)
14. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 15, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 15-44)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 25-066 PROCLAIMING MAY AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
— ADOPT Resolution 25-066 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING JUNE AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH AND ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN"
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES ("HDL") TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S SALES AND USE TAX.
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates to exercise a one-year term extension and increase the contract sum by $12,168 (Exhibit 1; Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates Contract Amendment No. 3).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN AND CONE ("HDL") TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY TAX.
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for contract services by and between the City of Carson and HDL Coren & Cone (“HDL”) for professional audit and analysis of City’s property tax revenues, for an additional $18,375 and to extend the term by one (1) year (Exhibit 1; HDL Coren & Cone Contract Amendment No. 2).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,972,233.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 244, 178527 THROUGH 179017 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,972,233.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 244, 178527 THROUGH 179017."
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
21. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 634, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT THE POWER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY PROHIBITING REGULATIONS OR POLICY THAT WOULD IMPOSE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PENALTIES ON A PERSON EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (CITY COUNCIL)
— TAKE a position of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill 634 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
22. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 79, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO AUTOMATICALLY APPROVE CERTAIN TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT UP TO SEVEN STORIES HIGH AND AT A DENSITY OF 120 HOMES PER ACRE (CITY COUNCIL)
— TAKE a position of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill 79 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
23. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 650, WHICH WOULD SUPPORT THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS FOR CITIES (CITY COUNCIL)
— TAKE a position of SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 650 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
24. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 647, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO MINISTERIALLY APPROVE UP TO 8 UNITS ON ANY LOT ZONED WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)
— TAKE a position of OPPOSITION to Senate Bill 647 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. FOR CITYWIDE PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
— APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with California Consulting, Inc. to exercise a one-year term extension and increase the contract consideration by $66,000 (Exhibit 1; the “Amendment”).
— AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
26. CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH KPMG, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (CITY COUNCIL)
— APPROVE the proposed contract services agreement with KPMG, LLP for strategic planning services in preparation of the 2028 Games, and the role of the City of Carson as a Venue City, for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $326,750 for a one-year term.
— AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
27. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. Retroactively APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions effective March 3, 2025, and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the same upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. DIRECT staff to explore further changes to the Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions.
28. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-064 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06- 092 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTIUON NO. 22- 236, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT, AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-092 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 22- 236, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT, AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS"
29. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 25-054 TO RESCIND, REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE RESOLUTION 25-018 REGARDING THE REALLOCATION OF CDBG AND CDBG-CV FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO RESCIND, REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE RESOLUTION 25-018 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RE-ALLOCATING $552,940.25 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM PROGRAM YEAR 2023-24 TO PROGRAM YEAR 2024-25 AND ALLOCATING THE FUNDS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM; AND RE-ALLOCATING UN-EXPENDED FUNDS OF $256,826.25 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS FUND FROM THE PROGRAM YEAR 2019-2020 TO CONTINUE WITH REHABILITATION FOR MOBILE HOME PROJECTS"
30. ANNUAL REPORT - REGISTERED LOBBYISTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE.
31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT FINANCIAL SERVICES (KFS) FOR EIFD AND SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code pursuant to the Carson Municipal Code Sections 2611(e) (sole source purchasing);
— 2. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with KFS to provide consulting services for EIFD and Special Projects consultation services at a cost not to exceed $255,000 for a five-year term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement"); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
32. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-060 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 1617) TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— ADOPT Resolution No. 25-060 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 1617) TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS”
33. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., CONTRACT (23-083) FOR CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A TURNKEY, COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIAL AND LABOR TO EXPAND THE NEW ACCESS CONTROL AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS PER THE DRAWINGS AND REMODEL OF THE CITY HALL BASEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1; the "Amendment") to increase the contract sum from $8,102,322.03 to $8,246,769.71.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LA-RICS) AUTHORITY CONTRACT (C-24-261) BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE an increase in funds in the amount of $118,080 to be used toward the LA-RICS contract.
35. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-046, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE PROPOSITION C FUND TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASES OF TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL UPGRADES” (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-046, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE PROPOSITION C FUND TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASES OF TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL UPGRADES”
36. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) JOHN DEERE GATORS AND TWO (2) S20 SWEEPERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/RECREATION/PARK MAINTENANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the purchase of four (4) new John Deere Gators through a purchase agreement with Deere and Company, an authorized Sourcewell vendor, via Contract #031121-DAC for a total not-to-exceed cost of $80,314.56 (Exhibit 1).
— 2. APPROVE the purchase of two (2) new S20 sweepers through a purchase agreement with Staples Advantage, an authorized Sourcewell vendor, via Contract #082724-SCC for a total not-to-exceed cost of $130,559.64 (Exhibit 2).
— 3. APPROVE Resolution NO. 25-058 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreements, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
37. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SIX (26) GRIZZLY ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL COURT SYSTEMS THROUGH A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC, AND A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE OLD SYSTEMS AND INSTALL THE NEW ADJUSTABLE GRIZZLY COURT SYSTEMS AT CARSON, CALAS, DOLPHIN, DOMINGUEZ, HEMINGWAY, VETERANS AND STEVENSON PARKS (CITY COUNCIL).
— 1. APPROVE the Purchase Agreement with BSN Sports, LLC, an authorized dealer, for the purchase of twenty-six (26) Grizzly Adjustable Basketball Court Systems and additional accessories for a total not-to-exceed cost of $133,864.49 (Exhibit No. 1; "Purchase Agreement"), utilizing the cooperative purchasing bidding exemption pursuant to CMC 2611(g) and Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing agreement #R201101 for purposes of compliance with the bidding requirements of the purchasing ordinance.
— 2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with BSN Sports, LLC, for the removal of the existing basketball court systems and the installation of the new Grizzly adjustable basketball systems for a total not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $74,995.00 (Exhibit No. 2; "Public Works Agreement").
— 3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement and the Public Works Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
38. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A GRANT AND APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION THAT WILL PROVIDE $42,150 IN FUNDING AND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF SUMMER BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES, AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-057, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ACCEPT A 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM GRANT
— 1. ACCEPT the 2025 Dodgers Dreamteam grant that will provide $42,150 in funding and in-kind services to the City of Carson;
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-057, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO FORMALLY ACCEPT A 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM GRANT";
— 3. APPROVE the Grant Agreement (Exhibit No. 3); and
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
39. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WHITE CAP, L.P. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A ONE YARD TOWABLE CONCRETE MIXING TRAILER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Purchase Agreement with White Cap, L.P. and issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $57,023.20 for the purchase of a One Yard Towable Concrete Mixing Trailer through Sourcewell Contract #091422-WCP (Exhibit No. 2).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
40. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO. DBA SC FUELS FOR BULK PURCHASING OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR ONE YEAR AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $345,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with SC Fuels (Exhibit 4; the "Draft Amendment"); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
41. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-051, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1667: Upgrade Existing Traffic Signal – Avalon Boulevard at Gardena Boulevard in the amount of $787,887.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Select Electric, Inc.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. ADOPT Resolution 25-051, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
42. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-052, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1786 CITY HALL BATHROOMS AND KITCHENETTE RENOVATIONS
— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-052 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" to increase project PW1786 budget authority by $450,000.00. (EXHIBIT NO. 1).
43. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Tait & Associates for on-call professional engineering services increasing the contract sum by $350,000 for a total contract sum of $1,250,000.00
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 with Tait & Associates following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
44. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT 675 SEPULVEDA BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL).
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with RKA Corporation for additional design services in the amount of $57,500 for Project 675: Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed contract sum to $934,938.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 45)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
45. CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)
— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing.
— 2. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (PY2025) CDBG budget.
— 5. APPROVE the submission of the City’s 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
DISCUSSION (Items 46-49)
46. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONDUCT a workshop to review the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP 5-Year Plan; and
— 2. PROVIDE direction to staff on which projects to include in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget document.
47. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-063 FOR ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL CITY STYLE GUIDE AS THE STANDARD FOR ALL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS PRODUCED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2511 FOR FORMAL ADOPTION OF NEW CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND EXPANSION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL TO APPLY TO THE CITY LOGO
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-063, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL CITY STYLE GUIDE AS THE STANDARD FOR ALL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS PRODUCED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY"
— 2. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only and WAIVE further reading, Ordinance No. 25-2511, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 4130.1 (ADOPTION OF CITY SEAL AND LOGO) TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 4131 (USE OF CITY SEAL – RESTRICTIONS), SECTION 4132 (USE OF CITY SEAL – EXCEPTIONS), SECTION 4133 (CITY SEAL – COMMERCIAL USE OF) AND SECTION 4134 (IMITATION OF CITY SEAL PROHIBITED) OF, CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE IV (PUBLIC PEACE) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO FORMALLY ADOPT NEW CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND EXPAND REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL TO APPLY TO THE CITY LOGO"
48. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6320 (INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS) AND SECTION 6329 (DENIAL OF LICENSE) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING), SECTION 6376 (GRANTING OR REFUSAL OF PERMIT) AND SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR DENY BUSINESS LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION" (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2509, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6320 (INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS) AND SECTION 6329 (DENIAL OF LICENSE) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING), SECTION 6376 (GRANTING OR REFUSAL OF PERMIT) AND SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR DENY BUSINESS LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION"
49. 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)
— 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
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Items 50-51)
50. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2508 AMENDING SECTION 2301 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONDUCT a Second reading by title only and with full reading waived, and
— 2. ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-2508, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2301 (COUNCIL MEMBERS SALARIES) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS”.
51. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2505 REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 4105 (ILLEGAL DUMPING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and
— 2. ADOPT, Ordinance No. 25-2505, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 4105 (ILLEGAL DUMPING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE”, and
— 3. APPROVE the administrative citation fines to be assessed for violations of the city’s illegal dumping ordinance
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: May 1, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR BRUCE DOUGLAS FROM WELLER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 6-13)
6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TEACHERS' APPRECIATION WEEK
7. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO DEPUTY NICHOLAS MARTINEZ FOR HIS BRAVERY DURING THE JANAURY 2025 FIRES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
8. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO VARIOUS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS TEAMS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR
9. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDENTS FOR WINNING THE FIRST PLACE PRIZE OF THE SUNSTONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARSON
10. UPDATE FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MUNICIPAL CITY CLERKS WEEK
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 14)
14. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 15, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
CONSENT (Items 15-44)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 25-066 PROCLAIMING MAY AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES ("HDL") TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S SALES AND USE TAX.
17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN AND CONE ("HDL") TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S PROPERTY TAX.
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,972,233.48, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 244, 178527 THROUGH 179017 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 634, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT THE POWER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY PROHIBITING REGULATIONS OR POLICY THAT WOULD IMPOSE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL PENALTIES ON A PERSON EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 79, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO AUTOMATICALLY APPROVE CERTAIN TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT UP TO SEVEN STORIES HIGH AND AT A DENSITY OF 120 HOMES PER ACRE (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 650, WHICH WOULD SUPPORT THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS FOR CITIES (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 647, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO MINISTERIALLY APPROVE UP TO 8 UNITS ON ANY LOT ZONED WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. FOR CITYWIDE PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH KPMG, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-064 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 06- 092 AND RESCINDING, REPLACING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTIUON NO. 22- 236, APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT, AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 25-054 TO RESCIND, REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE RESOLUTION 25-018 REGARDING THE REALLOCATION OF CDBG AND CDBG-CV FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
30. ANNUAL REPORT - REGISTERED LOBBYISTS (CITY COUNCIL)
31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT FINANCIAL SERVICES (KFS) FOR EIFD AND SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-060 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF LENARDO DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 1617) TO BE FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., CONTRACT (23-083) FOR CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A TURNKEY, COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIAL AND LABOR TO EXPAND THE NEW ACCESS CONTROL AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS PER THE DRAWINGS AND REMODEL OF THE CITY HALL BASEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LA-RICS) AUTHORITY CONTRACT (C-24-261) BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
35. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-046, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE PROPOSITION C FUND TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASES OF TWO SUPPORT VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL UPGRADES” (CITY COUNCIL)
36. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) JOHN DEERE GATORS AND TWO (2) S20 SWEEPERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/RECREATION/PARK MAINTENANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
37. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SIX (26) GRIZZLY ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL COURT SYSTEMS THROUGH A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC, AND A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH BSN SPORTS, LLC TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE OLD SYSTEMS AND INSTALL THE NEW ADJUSTABLE GRIZZLY COURT SYSTEMS AT CARSON, CALAS, DOLPHIN, DOMINGUEZ, HEMINGWAY, VETERANS AND STEVENSON PARKS (CITY COUNCIL).
38. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A GRANT AND APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION THAT WILL PROVIDE $42,150 IN FUNDING AND ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF SUMMER BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES, AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-057, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ACCEPT A 2025 DODGERS DREAMTEAM GRANT
39. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WHITE CAP, L.P. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A ONE YARD TOWABLE CONCRETE MIXING TRAILER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
40. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO. DBA SC FUELS FOR BULK PURCHASING OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR ONE YEAR AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $345,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
41. CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-051, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
42. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-052, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1786 CITY HALL BATHROOMS AND KITCHENETTE RENOVATIONS
43. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
44. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT 675 SEPULVEDA BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL).
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 45)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
45. CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)
DISCUSSION (Items 46-49)
46. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
47. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-063 FOR ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL CITY STYLE GUIDE AS THE STANDARD FOR ALL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS PRODUCED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2511 FOR FORMAL ADOPTION OF NEW CITY SEAL AND CITY LOGO AND EXPANSION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL TO APPLY TO THE CITY LOGO
48. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6320 (INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS) AND SECTION 6329 (DENIAL OF LICENSE) OF PART 2 (LICENSES – PROVISIONS GOVERNING), SECTION 6376 (GRANTING OR REFUSAL OF PERMIT) AND SECTION 6383 (REVOCATION – SUSPENSION - GROUNDS) OF PART 4 (PERMIT PROCEDURE), AND SECTION 63134.1 (SAME - ELIGIBILITY) AND SECTION 63134.3 (SAME – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPRESSLY INCLUDE THE CITY’S RIGHT TO REVOKE OR DENY BUSINESS LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION" (CITY COUNCIL)
49. 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)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Items 50-51)
50. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2508 AMENDING SECTION 2301 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
51. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2505 REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 4105 (ILLEGAL DUMPING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ADJOURNMENT