City of Carson
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR HAROLD MITCHELL, GREATER EMANUAL BAPTIST CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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) (Items 7-8)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-10)
9. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMENS HISTORY MONTH
10. UPDATE FROM WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 11)
11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: FEBRUARY 18, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
CONSENT (Items 12-24)
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,592,640.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 229, 177555 THROUGH 177866 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $57,147.50, CHECK NUMBERS 1292 THROUGH 1293 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
13. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
14. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CARSON AND PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY TO RESOLVE A MATTER OF PENDING LITIGATION; PHILLIPS 66 v. CITY OF CARSON, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 23STCV14355 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN ALESSANDRO GRIPPO AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO 1. FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S REACH CODE PROGRAMS FOR BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING BUILDINGS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REVISED GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK LOCATED AT 23800 FIGUEROA STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER UPDATE ON ALAMEDA STREET REPAIRS BY CALTRANS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-029, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CAL HOME PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE, AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1608 (MLK JR. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82951: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 22511 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 25-26)
25. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-019 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN" AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" (CITY COUNCIL)
26. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-031 FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AMENDING THE CORRIDOR MIXED USE (CMU) LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION TO ALLOW FOR THE PERMITTED USES SET FORTH IN THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AND FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AMENDING THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED SELF-STORAGE PROJECT, AND CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506 FOR APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24 (DA) AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 TO PROVIDE CERTAIN COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO THE CITY, AND CONSIDER APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE ABOVE APPLICATIONS FOR A 2.8 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 21611 PERRY STREET, APN 7327-010-014 AND 015 (CITY COUNCIL).
DISCUSSION (Item 27-29)
27. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF 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 APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
28. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 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 (Item 30)
30. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504, ADDING CHAPTER 13 (ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED (CITY COUNCIL)
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)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
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
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 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.
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RULES OF DECORUM:
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR HAROLD MITCHELL, GREATER EMANUAL BAPTIST CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)
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 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 AME, CPSA, and, AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
3. 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: 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.
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 2 case(s)
5. 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: PHILLIPS 66 v. CITY OF CARSON, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 23STCV14355
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: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company et al. v. City of Carson, Case # B335686
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) (Items 7-8)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-10)
9. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMENS HISTORY MONTH
10. UPDATE FROM WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION
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 11)
11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: FEBRUARY 18, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 12-24)
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.
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,592,640.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 229, 177555 THROUGH 177866 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $57,147.50, CHECK NUMBERS 1292 THROUGH 1293 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-027, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,592,640.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 229, 177555 THROUGH 177866 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $57,147.50, CHECK NUMBERS 1292 THROUGH 1293 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".
13. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
14. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CARSON AND PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY TO RESOLVE A MATTER OF PENDING LITIGATION; PHILLIPS 66 v. CITY OF CARSON, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 23STCV14355 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement Between City of Carson and Phillips 66 Company; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and any related documents necessary to fully and resolve the contract dispute.
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN ALESSANDRO GRIPPO AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between ALESSANDRO GRIPPO and City of Carson
— 2. AUTHORIZE City Manager to execute the Agreement
17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO 1. FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to Agreement with Cheng-Wei Pong DBA Pong Consulting for Software Development Services, for an increased amount not to exceed of $69,960, increasing the total contract sum to $133,800.00; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
19. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S REACH CODE PROGRAMS FOR BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING BUILDINGS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Participation Agreements with Clean Power Alliance to allow enrollment in the Clean Power Alliance Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification, applicable to both new construction and existing buildings.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreements and any related documents subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REVISED GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK LOCATED AT 23800 FIGUEROA STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company for the purpose of providing electrical power to vehicle charging stations.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company.
21. CONSIDER UPDATE ON ALAMEDA STREET REPAIRS BY CALTRANS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE
22. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-029, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CAL HOME PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-029, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CALHOME PROGRAM OF 2025"
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE, AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1608 (MLK JR. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for Proj. No. 1608 - MLK Street. Rehabilitation Project from Main St. to Avalon Blvd.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1608: MLK Street. Rehabilitation Project from Main St. to Avalon Blvd.
— 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No.1608: MLK Jr Street Rehabilitation project from Main St. to Avalon Blvd categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1608: MLK Street Rehabilitation Project from Main St. to Avalon Blvd.
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82951: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 22511 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Parcel Map No. 82951 for a lot split for residential purposes located at 22511 South Figueroa Street.
— 2. MAKE the findings listed in the body of this report.
— 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval of said Parcel Map on the face of Parcel Map No. 82951
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 25-26)
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.
25. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-019 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN" AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing;
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-019, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN" (EXHIBIT NO. 2)
— 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the City of Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan is categorically exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20.
— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project No. 1773: City of Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan.
26. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-031 FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AMENDING THE CORRIDOR MIXED USE (CMU) LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION TO ALLOW FOR THE PERMITTED USES SET FORTH IN THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AND FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AMENDING THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED SELF-STORAGE PROJECT, AND CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506 FOR APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24 (DA) AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 TO PROVIDE CERTAIN COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO THE CITY, AND CONSIDER APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE ABOVE APPLICATIONS FOR A 2.8 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 21611 PERRY STREET, APN 7327-010-014 AND 015 (CITY COUNCIL).
— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing;
— 2. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-031, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24, (2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 TO AMEND THE CORRIDOR MIXED USE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION, AND (3) SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 TO AMEND THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN, RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON A 2.80-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21611 STREET (APNS 7327-010-014 & 7327-010-015)”; AND
— 3. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506, “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING (1) AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AND (2) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24, AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND 21611 PERRY STREET LLC, FOR A PROPOSED 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 21611 PERRY STREET”.
DISCUSSION (Item 27-29)
27. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF 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 APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE for first reading 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”
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-025, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE”
28. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3101.0 (FIREWORKS), 3101.8 (STORAGE OF FIREWORKS), AND 3101.10 (VIOLATIONS OF FIREWORKS REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND REPEALING SECTIONS 3101.1 (FIREWORKS – SALE OF – PERMIT REQUIRED), 3101.2 (PERSONS ELIGIBLE), 3101.3 (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS), 3101.4 (ISSUANCE OF PERMIT), 3101.5 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 3101.6 (REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STANDS), AND 3101.7 (WHOLESALE PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9"
29. 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 (Item 30)
30. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504, ADDING CHAPTER 13 (ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONDUCT a Second reading by title only and with full reading waived; and
— 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13 (ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED"
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)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
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
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: February 28, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR HAROLD MITCHELL, GREATER EMANUAL BAPTIST CHURCH
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-6)
6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
9. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
10. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
11. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 7-8)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
8. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
12. PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-10)
9. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMENS HISTORY MONTH
10. UPDATE FROM WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION
13. 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.
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 11)
11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL-SUCCESSOR AGENCY-HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES: FEBRUARY 18, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSENT (Items 12-24)
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.
12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,592,640.15, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 229, 177555 THROUGH 177866 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $57,147.50, CHECK NUMBERS 1292 THROUGH 1293 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
13. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
14. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CARSON AND PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY TO RESOLVE A MATTER OF PENDING LITIGATION; PHILLIPS 66 v. CITY OF CARSON, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 23STCV14355 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN ALESSANDRO GRIPPO AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO 1. FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S REACH CODE PROGRAMS FOR BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING BUILDINGS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REVISED GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK LOCATED AT 23800 FIGUEROA STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER UPDATE ON ALAMEDA STREET REPAIRS BY CALTRANS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-029, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CAL HOME PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE, AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1608 (MLK JR. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82951: A SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 22511 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
16. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 25-26)
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.
25. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-019 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN" AND RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" (CITY COUNCIL)
26. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-031 FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AMENDING THE CORRIDOR MIXED USE (CMU) LAND USE DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION TO ALLOW FOR THE PERMITTED USES SET FORTH IN THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AND FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2-24 AMENDING THE PERRY STREET SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 62-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED SELF-STORAGE PROJECT, AND CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2506 FOR APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2-24 (DA) AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 27-21 TO PROVIDE CERTAIN COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO THE CITY, AND CONSIDER APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE ABOVE APPLICATIONS FOR A 2.8 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 21611 PERRY STREET, APN 7327-010-014 AND 015 (CITY COUNCIL).
17. DISCUSSION (Item 27-29)
27. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF 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 APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S ILLEGAL DUMPING ORDINANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
28. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, USE AND DISCHARGE OF ALL FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF CARSON, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED PUBLIC DISPLAYS PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.9 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 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)
18. ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 30)
30. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2504, ADDING CHAPTER 13 (ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 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.
20. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
22. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
23. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
24. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
25. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
26. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
27. ADJOURNMENT