City of Carson
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MILDRED BOYD FROM CHRIST CHRISTIAN CENTER
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (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) (Items 6-7)
6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
7. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-15)
8. INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM AT&T INC.
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON'S CONNECTED COMMUNITY AWARD
14. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO PRINCIPAL HUDLEY
15. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RUDY MENDOZA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 16)
16. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 21, 2025 (REGULAR)
CONSENT (Items 17-29)
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-072, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,929,621.77, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179136 THROUGH 179510 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, CYBER LIABILITY, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE (CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT), EARTHQUAKE, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, AIRCRAFT (DRONE), CRIME, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY, FIDUCIARY LIABILITY, SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY, AND TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FY 2025/26 (CITY COUNCIL).
21. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)
22. CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY- CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
23. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000
24. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE ENGINEERING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC-FACING RESIDENTIAL PERIMETER WALLS ON AVALON BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL AVENUE, IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,856, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
25. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR IT EQUIPMENT WITH VARDATA, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH REAL RUN ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING A CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE ADULT REAL RUN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1718: JAMES ANDERSON PARK, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER A SHARED COST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR IMPROVEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE BETWEEN WEST CALDWELL STREET AND KONA DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL).
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR EQUITY LEASING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND VEHICLE AVAILABILITY (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 30-31)
30. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW CARSON ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 1 [ZONING] OF ARTICLE IX [PLANNING AND ZONING] OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405), TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2(h)-(i), AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
31. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9202.1 (ADVISORY AGENCY), 9202.10 (DIVISION OF LAND), 9203.16 (PROCESSING AND APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEARING) AND 9203.19 (EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL) OF CHAPTER 2 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF (1) TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION (Items 32-34)
32. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-069, CLARIFYING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IN LIGHT OF ADOPTION OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 (CITY COUNCIL)
33. 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 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 SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW" (CITY COUNCIL)
34. CONSIDER CREATION OF PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "I" FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
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, JUNE 3, 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, JUNE 3, 2025
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
PASTOR MILDRED BOYD FROM CHRIST CHRISTIAN CENTER
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)
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 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; Keith Bennett v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ19627383); and Solomon Solomona Sr. (Deceased) v. City of Carson (WCAB No. ADJ20408143).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC; Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC v. City of Carson, Second Appellate District Case No. B335686.
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) CPSA, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations and give direction to its negotiator, David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager regarding that certain real property known as 20700 South Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the price and terms of payment for the property.
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) (Items 6-7)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-15)
INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM AT&T INC.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON'S CONNECTED COMMUNITY AWARD
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO PRINCIPAL HUDLEY
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RUDY MENDOZA
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 16)
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 21, 2025 (REGULAR)
— APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 17-29)
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 ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-072, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,929,621.77, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179136 THROUGH 179510 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-072, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,929,621.77, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179136 THROUGH 179510."
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, CYBER LIABILITY, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE (CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT), EARTHQUAKE, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, AIRCRAFT (DRONE), CRIME, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY, FIDUCIARY LIABILITY, SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY, AND TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FY 2025/26 (CITY COUNCIL).
— 1. APPROVE Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) to renew the City's Cyber Liability, Excess Liability, and Excess Worker’s Compensation insurance policies for FY 2025/26, and to pay the FY 2024/25 workers compensation audit premium at an overall cost of not-to-exceed $2,281,905.
— 2. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to renew All Risk Property, Auto Physical Damage, Inland Marine (Contractor Equipment), Parametric Earthquake, Crime, Fiduciary Liability, Aircraft (Drone) Liability, Storage Tank Liability, Special Event Liability and Volunteer Accident insurance policies for FY 2025/26 with incumbent carriers or other insurance companies that provide the best terms and pricing, at an overall cost of not-to-exceed $486,656.
— 3. APPROVE California Transit Indemnity Pool (CalTIP) to renew the City’s Transit Liability Insurance for the FY 2025/26 term at a premium of not-to-exceed $110,000.
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)
— 1. ALLOCATE CDBG funding for FY 2025/26 (Planning Year 2025).
— 2. 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.
— 3. APPROVE the proposed FY 2025/26 (PY2025) CDBG budget.dd Info
— 4. 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.
CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY- CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
— 1. APPROVE Statement of Investment Policy
CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000
— APPROVE A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE ENGINEERING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC-FACING RESIDENTIAL PERIMETER WALLS ON AVALON BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL AVENUE, IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,856, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
— APPROVE A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE ENGINEERING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC-FACING RESIDENTIAL PERIMETER WALLS ON AVALON BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL AVENUE, IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,856, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR IT EQUIPMENT WITH VARDATA, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to Agreement with Vardata, Inc. for hardware, software, maintenance and support for an amount not to exceed $628,395.00 for a total term of 5 years; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH REAL RUN ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING A CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE ADULT REAL RUN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Real Run (Exhibit No. 3; "MOU"); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1718: JAMES ANDERSON PARK, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No.1718, James Anderson Park, Accessibility Upgrades Project.
— 2. AUTHORIZE Staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
CONSIDER A SHARED COST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR IMPROVEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE BETWEEN WEST CALDWELL STREET AND KONA DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL).
— 1. APPROVE the Shared Cost Agreement between the City of Carson and the City of Compton for the rehabilitation of Central Avenue along the jurisdiction boundaries.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Shared Cost Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. APPROVE incorporation of PW1827 - Central Avenue Shared Compton Project into the FY 2025-26 CIP plan.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR EQUITY LEASING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND VEHICLE AVAILABILITY (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the amendment to the Enterprise Fleet Management agreement to purchase four (4) 2025 Chevy Blazer EVs and two (2) 2025 Chevy Colorados.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the 6 Schedule Agreements.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 30-31)
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.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW CARSON ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 1 [ZONING] OF ARTICLE IX [PLANNING AND ZONING] OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405), TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2(h)-(i), AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE Public Comment, and Close the Public Hearing; and
— 2. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2510, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.3 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AND 9211.4 (SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS) OF DIVISION 1 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) AND SECTIONS 9212.3 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AND 9212.4 (SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS) OF DIVISION 2 (MIXED-USE DISTRICTS) OF PART 2 (BASE, OVERLAY AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS) OF THE NEW CARSON ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 1 [ZONING] OF ARTICLE IX [PLANNING AND ZONING] OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE), TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2(h)-(i), AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT."
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9202.1 (ADVISORY AGENCY), 9202.10 (DIVISION OF LAND), 9203.16 (PROCESSING AND APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEARING) AND 9203.19 (EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL) OF CHAPTER 2 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF (1) TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS (CITY COUNCIL)
— INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2513, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9202.1 (ADVISORY AGENCY), 9202.10 (DIVISION OF LAND), 9203.16 (PROCESSING AND APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEARING) AND 9203.19 (EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL) OF CHAPTER 2 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF (1) TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS."
DISCUSSION (Items 32-34)
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-069, CLARIFYING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IN LIGHT OF ADOPTION OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 (CITY COUNCIL)
— ADOPT Resolution No. 25-069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IN LIGHT OF ADOPTION OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24-050."
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 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 SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW" (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 25-2509, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 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 SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW"
CONSIDER CREATION OF PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "I" FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-062, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE “I” FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE"; or
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 25-073, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE “I” FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE"
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
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 29, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MILDRED BOYD FROM CHRIST CHRISTIAN CENTER
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
9. 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
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) (Items 6-7)
6. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
7. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-15)
8. INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM AT&T INC.
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY
12. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
13. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON'S CONNECTED COMMUNITY AWARD
14. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO PRINCIPAL HUDLEY
15. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RUDY MENDOZA
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 16)
16. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MAY 21, 2025 (REGULAR)
16. CONSENT (Items 17-29)
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.
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-072, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,929,621.77, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 179136 THROUGH 179510 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, CYBER LIABILITY, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE (CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT), EARTHQUAKE, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, AIRCRAFT (DRONE), CRIME, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY, FIDUCIARY LIABILITY, SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY, AND TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FOR FY 2025/26 (CITY COUNCIL).
21. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2025-2029 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP)
22. CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY- CITY OF CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
23. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JPW COMMUNICATIONS, INC. OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000
24. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE ENGINEERING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC-FACING RESIDENTIAL PERIMETER WALLS ON AVALON BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL AVENUE, IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $292,856, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
25. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR IT EQUIPMENT WITH VARDATA, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH REAL RUN ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING A CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE ADULT REAL RUN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1718: JAMES ANDERSON PARK, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER A SHARED COST AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR IMPROVEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE BETWEEN WEST CALDWELL STREET AND KONA DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL).
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR EQUITY LEASING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND VEHICLE AVAILABILITY (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Items 30-31)
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. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW CARSON ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 1 [ZONING] OF ARTICLE IX [PLANNING AND ZONING] OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, AS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405), TO MAKE VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65583(c)(1) and 65583.2(h)-(i), AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
31. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9202.1 (ADVISORY AGENCY), 9202.10 (DIVISION OF LAND), 9203.16 (PROCESSING AND APPROVAL – PUBLIC HEARING) AND 9203.19 (EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPEAL) OF CHAPTER 2 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF (1) TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND (2) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. DISCUSSION (Items 32-34)
32. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-069, CLARIFYING AND RESTATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IN LIGHT OF ADOPTION OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2507, AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 (CITY COUNCIL)
33. 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 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 SUSPEND BUSINESS LICENSES WHERE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS YIELD EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW" (CITY COUNCIL)
34. CONSIDER CREATION OF PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE "I" FOR AREA NEAR MILLS PARK, AND REGULATING PARKING WITHIN THE ZONE (CITY COUNCIL)
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
20. 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.
21. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
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. MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
28. ADJOURNMENT