City of Carson
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. BISHOP CLIFF COATNEY FROM HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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 8)
8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-12)
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EARTH DAY (4/22)
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 25, 2025, AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON
11. UPDATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
12. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THUNDER STUDIOS FOR THE 2025 STATE OF THE CITY PRODUCTION SERVICES
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 13)
13. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 1, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
CONSENT (Items 14-29)
14. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (City Council)
15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY, LLP FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE AUDIT OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SINGLE AUDIT REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR THE MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-053, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,148,160.61, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 178423 THROUGH 178526 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,800.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1294 THROUGH 1294 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,787.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002042 THROUGH HA-002046 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $240.05, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001949 THROUGH SA-001950 (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER SHIFTING THE MAY 20, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 21, 2025, BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL AIDE EMPLOYEES (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-048 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45 AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND CHIEF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER
24. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO CITY'S BROWNFIELDS GRANT AWARDS: (1) RATIFYING THE CITY'S COMMUNITYWIDE ASSESSMENT (MARC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (US EPA) ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND US EPA; (2) RATIFYING AMENDMENT 3 TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC); AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-041 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE MARC AWARD AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES
26. CONSIDER APPROVING THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE $86,900 IN GRANT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT CARSON'S EV CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ETERNAL LOVE, LLC, DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS, FOR BUS STOP CLEANING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-035, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS, LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241, FTIP # LA9919136
29. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION NO. 25-038 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1 (BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 30)
30. 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 31-35)
31. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 1 (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY RATE INCREASE AND AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 25-059 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
34. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING 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)
35. 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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
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
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, April 15, 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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CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
BISHOP CLIFF COATNEY FROM HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)
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
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; Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson, et al (Case No. 24STCV14430); Isaias Pulido v. City of Carson (WCAB NO: ADJ18022950); and Maria Elana Williams-Slaughter vs. City of Carson, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles Case No. 20STCV35952
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, AFSCME Local 809 (Part-time), and regarding the unrepresented classifications of Chief Deputy City Clerk and Chief Deputy City Treasurer.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code section 54957 (b)(1) for purposes of considering the evaluation of performance of a public employee (for the position of the City Manager).
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code section 54957 (b)(1) for purposes of considering the evaluation of performance of a public employee (for the position of the City Attorney).
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 1 case(s)
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. Conduct During Public Meetings 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. Addressing Remarks 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 and Items 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. Seating and Movement 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. Compliance with Orders 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 8)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-12)
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EARTH DAY (4/22)
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 25, 2025, AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON
UPDATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THUNDER STUDIOS FOR THE 2025 STATE OF THE CITY PRODUCTION SERVICES
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 13)
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 1, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 14-29)
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.
CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (City Council)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY, LLP FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE AUDIT OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SINGLE AUDIT REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR THE MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 of the original Agreement with Vasquez and Company, LLP, for an additional one-year term, which extends contract expiration to June 14, 2026, for the audit of the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit Report and the financial and compliance audit of Measure W - Safe, Clean Water Regional Program.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-053, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,148,160.61, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 178423 THROUGH 178526 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,800.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1294 THROUGH 1294 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-053, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,148,160.61, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 178423 THROUGH 178526 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,800.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1294 THROUGH 1294 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,787.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002042 THROUGH HA-002046 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-05-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,787.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002042 THROUGH HA-002046".
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $240.05, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001949 THROUGH SA-001950 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-04-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $240.05, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001949 THROUGH SA-001950".
CONSIDER SHIFTING THE MAY 20, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 21, 2025, BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE a one-time shift of the May 20, 2025, Regular City Council meeting to May 21, 2025, by minute order.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL AIDE EMPLOYEES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-055, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL AIDE CLASSIFICATIONS."
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-048 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-048 "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 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM OF 2025"
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45 AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND CHIEF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-045, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION NO. 19-036 DECLARING THE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS OF CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND CHIEF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER AS EXCLUDED FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM, DESIGNATING SUCH CLASSIFICATIONS TO BE UNREPRESENTED AND AT-WILL, PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR SUCH CLASSIFICATIONS."
CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE
CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO CITY'S BROWNFIELDS GRANT AWARDS: (1) RATIFYING THE CITY'S COMMUNITYWIDE ASSESSMENT (MARC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (US EPA) ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND US EPA; (2) RATIFYING AMENDMENT 3 TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC); AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-041 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE MARC AWARD AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES
— 1. RATIFY and APPROVE the US EPA MARC Cooperative Agreement, dated September 12, 2024;
— 2. RATIFY and APPROVE Amendment 3 to the DTSC ECRG Agreement, dated March 11, 2025; AND
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-041, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO ACCEPT ONE GRANT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $500,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE US EPA MULTIPURPOSE, ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND CLEAN-UP (MARC) GRANT PROGRAM"
CONSIDER APPROVING THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE $86,900 IN GRANT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT CARSON'S EV CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM
— 1. APPROVE the Innovation Fund Participation Agreement with Clean Power Alliance to receive $86,900 in grant funding to implement Carson's EV Charging Wallet Pilot Program.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ETERNAL LOVE, LLC, DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS, FOR BUS STOP CLEANING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with ETERNAL LOVE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS for a five-year term, with a not-to-exceed contract sum of $480,000 over the initial term, with the option for a two-year extension
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-035, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS, LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241, FTIP # LA9919136
— 1. ADOPT Resolution 25-035 approving Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority extending the project completion date to June 30, 2026 (Exhibit No. 4).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement Amendment No. 1 (Exhibit No. 3) following approval as to form by the City Attorney, for the installation of traffic signals at six intersections: Figueroa Street at Victoria Street; Figueroa Street at 223rd Street; Figueroa Street at 234th Street; Main Street at Albertoni Street; Main Street at 220th Street; and Main Street at Victoria Street.
CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION NO. 25-038 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1 (BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-038, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Adopting A List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 30)
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.
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 CONTINUE the Public Hearing until May 6, 2025.
— 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 31-35)
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 1 (CITY COUNCIL)
— PROVIDE direction to staff which will be used to build the draft for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY RATE INCREASE AND AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AUTHORIZE an increase in the hourly billing rates for the City Attorney’s Office to align compensation more closely with current market rates while remaining below the rates of other reputable public law firms; and
— 2. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 25-059 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ADOPT Resolution 25-059 approving the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the City Manager Employment Agreement.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr. David C. Roberts, Jr. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING 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. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2508, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2301 (COUNCILMANIC 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”.
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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
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
ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: April 10, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. BISHOP CLIFF COATNEY FROM HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
9. RULES OF DECORUM
1. Conduct During Public Meetings 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. Addressing Remarks 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 and Items 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. Seating and Movement 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. Compliance with Orders 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
10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 8)
8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-12)
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EARTH DAY (4/22)
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 25, 2025, AS ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON
11. UPDATE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
12. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THUNDER STUDIOS FOR THE 2025 STATE OF THE CITY PRODUCTION SERVICES
14. 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.
15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 13)
13. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 1, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSENT (Items 14-29)
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.
14. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (City Council)
15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY, LLP FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE AUDIT OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SINGLE AUDIT REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR THE MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-053, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,148,160.61, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 178423 THROUGH 178526 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $5,800.00, CHECK NUMBERS 1294 THROUGH 1294 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,787.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002042 THROUGH HA-002046 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $240.05, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001949 THROUGH SA-001950 (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER SHIFTING THE MAY 20, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 21, 2025, BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL AIDE EMPLOYEES (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-048 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45 AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND CHIEF DEPUTY CITY TREASURER
24. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO CITY'S BROWNFIELDS GRANT AWARDS: (1) RATIFYING THE CITY'S COMMUNITYWIDE ASSESSMENT (MARC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (US EPA) ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND US EPA; (2) RATIFYING AMENDMENT 3 TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC); AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-041 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE MARC AWARD AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES
26. CONSIDER APPROVING THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE'S INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE $86,900 IN GRANT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT CARSON'S EV CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ETERNAL LOVE, LLC, DBA VESTED SOLUTIONS, FOR BUS STOP CLEANING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-035, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS, LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241, FTIP # LA9919136
29. CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION NO. 25-038 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1 (BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 30)
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.
30. 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)
18. DISCUSSION (Items 31-35)
31. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 1 (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY ATTORNEY RATE INCREASE AND AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 25-059 APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
34. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING 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)
35. 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)
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
20. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
21. 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.
22. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
24. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY)
25. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
26. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
27. REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
28. ADJOURNMENT