City of Carson
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MIKE EALEY FROM PREVAILING IN CHRIST MINISTRIES
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 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. 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) (Item 7)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-14)
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREP MONTH
11. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO DAVID GAMBOA
12. CARSON HEROES AWARD
13. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION UPDATE
14. VIDEO PRESENTATION ON OPERATION CARSON CARES
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Items 15-16)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 5, 2025 (REGULAR)
16. APPROVAL OF THE 2014 BACKLOG OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
CONSENT (Items 17-39)
17. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,709,274.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 266, 180613 THROUGH 180955 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $6,775.00, CHECK NUMBER 1297 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF "OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED" AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 364 (STRICKLAND) (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING THE REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CALIFORNIA'S CAP & TRADE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER AN UPDATED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 2.11 FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE AND REPORTING (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER ADOPTING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS REALIGNING SUPERVISION OF DEPARTMENTS WITH PROPOSED NEW AND UPDATED JOB SPECIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE EFFECIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNAL SERVICE WORK-GROUPS IN THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN MARIA ELANA WILLIAMS-SLAUGHTER AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN SANTIAGO GARCIA, JR. AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
27. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
28. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER (1) APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC. FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE GYM FLOORING AT VETERANS SPORTS COMPLEX; (2) APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC. FOR THE GYM FLOORING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, FUNDED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION; AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO 25-083 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
31. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO SEVEN FIRMS
32. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH "WE THE CREATIVE" FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,480 (CITY COUNCIL).
33. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP OF WATSONVILLE CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW 2026 FORD SUPER DUTY F-550 XL REGULAR CAB GRAFFITI TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. CRUIKSHANK CONSULTANTS INC., TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
35. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AYCE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR UNIVERSITY DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM AVALON BLVD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE - PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPL-5403(033)] (CITY COUNCIL)
36. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BREEN DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
37. CONSIDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSIT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
38. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-089, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 25-080 AND APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN
39. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ALLOCATE LOCAL MEASURE R FUNDS INTO THE FY 2025-26 EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR PW1667 - UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL – AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 40)
40. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-065, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN, IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SAFETY ELEMENT, RELATED TO THE CITY’S ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, WITH MINOR CLARIFYING TEXT EDITS" (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION (Items 41-42)
41. 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)
42. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEATS REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBERS
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, September 2, 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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IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
PASTOR MIKE EALEY FROM PREVAILING IN CHRIST MINISTRIES
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
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.
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 Veronica Alvarez v. City of Carson, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV24827.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU 721) AME and CPSA, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and roles 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 7)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-14)
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREP MONTH
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO DAVID GAMBOA
CARSON HEROES AWARD
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION UPDATE
VIDEO PRESENTATION ON OPERATION CARSON CARES
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 (Items 15-16)
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 5, 2025 (REGULAR)
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
APPROVAL OF THE 2014 BACKLOG OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 17-39)
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 OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,709,274.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 266, 180613 THROUGH 180955 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $6,775.00, CHECK NUMBER 1297 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-099, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,709,274.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 266, 180613 THROUGH 180955 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $6,775.00, CHECK NUMBER 1297 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS".
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF "OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED" AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 364 (STRICKLAND) (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. TAKE a position of OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED for Senate Bill 364 (Strickland) and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING THE REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CALIFORNIA'S CAP & TRADE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. TAKE a position of SUPPORT for the reauthorization and improvement of California's Cap & Trade Program and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
CONSIDER AN UPDATED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 2.11 FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE AND REPORTING (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the proposed updated SMP 2.11
CONSIDER ADOPTING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS REALIGNING SUPERVISION OF DEPARTMENTS WITH PROPOSED NEW AND UPDATED JOB SPECIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE EFFECIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNAL SERVICE WORK-GROUPS IN THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the City Manager's realignment of departmental supervision with proposed new and updated job specifications to improve efficiency and supervison across operational and administrative internal service workgroups in the City; and
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR MULTIMEDIA MANAGER"; and
— 3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-101, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER"; and
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-102, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICER"; and
— 4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-103, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY"; and
— 5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-104, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 5. CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY)"; and
— 6. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-105, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING AND RESTATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"; and
— 7. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY AMENDING AND RESTATING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR DEPUTY CITY MANAGER"; and
— 8. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-107, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-040".
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN MARIA ELANA WILLIAMS-SLAUGHTER AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff Maria Williams-Slaughter and City of Carson; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN SANTIAGO GARCIA, JR. AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between SANTIAGO GARCIA JR. and City of Carson
— 2. AUTHORIZE City Manager to execute the Agreement.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-095, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE".
CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
CONSIDER (1) APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC. FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE GYM FLOORING AT VETERANS SPORTS COMPLEX; (2) APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC. FOR THE GYM FLOORING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, FUNDED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION; AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO 25-083 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Public Works Agreement between the City of Carson and McWil Sports Surfaces Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed of $171,920.00 (Exhibit No. 3); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Public Works Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
— 3. APPROVE the Purchase Order issued to McWil Sports Surfaces Inc. for an amount not to exceed $164,765 procured under CMC Section 2611(g) (Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption) and Sourcewell Contract #031022-GER; and
— 4. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or designee to submit and execute all documents necessary to ensure and obtain RPOSD reimbursement to the City for the Public Works Agreement and Purchase Order out of the Proposition A Annual Allocation grant funding; and
— 5. ADOPT Resolution No. 25-083, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" (Exhibit No. 5).
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE staff to implement the Program and open the application window.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to process up to $86,900 in incentives for approved applicants.
CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO SEVEN FIRMS
— 1. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to Albert A. Webb Associates, for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 2. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corp., for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 3. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to Environmental Science Associates (ESA), for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 4. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) International Inc., for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 5. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to Michael Baker International, for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 6. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to MRS International, for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 7. AWARD an agreement for on-call environmental services to T&B Planning, Inc., for five years, in the amount of $1,250,000.
— 8. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreements, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH "WE THE CREATIVE" FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,480 (CITY COUNCIL).
— 1. APPROVE A Contractual Services Agreement with "We the Creative" for the development and implementation of an Economic Development Marketing Plan, in an amount not to exceed $121,480, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP OF WATSONVILLE CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW 2026 FORD SUPER DUTY F-550 XL REGULAR CAB GRAFFITI TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville CA, for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Ford Super Duty F-550 regular cab graffiti trucks for $373,523.30
CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. CRUIKSHANK CONSULTANTS INC., TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 9 to the Contract Services Agreement with JMC2 to provide On-Call Engineering Services, increasing the contract by $350,000.00 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,300,000 and extending the term by one (1) additional year until June 30, 2027. (Exhibit No. 1).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 9 to the On-Call Consultant Agreement with JMC2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. ADOPT Resolution 25-088, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS." (Exhibit No. 2)
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AYCE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR UNIVERSITY DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM AVALON BLVD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE - PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPL-5403(033)] (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with AYCE Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimates for Project No. 1753 [Federal Aid Project No. STPL-5403(033)], for a negotiated fee of not-to-exceed $230,263.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 3. ADOPT Resolution 25-098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS."
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BREEN DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Breen Design Group for on-call professional architecture services by extending term by one (1) year and increasing the contract sum by $300,000 for a total contract sum of $1,200,000.00.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 with Breen Design Group following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSIT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding between the City and CSUDH (Exhibit No. 2); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the City and CSUDH, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-089, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 25-080 AND APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN
— 1. ADOPT Resolution 25-089, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 25-080 AND ADOPTING THE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN” (Exhibit No. 1).
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ALLOCATE LOCAL MEASURE R FUNDS INTO THE FY 2025-26 EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR PW1667 - UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL – AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ADOPT Resolution 25-094, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 40)
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.
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-065, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN, IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SAFETY ELEMENT, RELATED TO THE CITY’S ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, WITH MINOR CLARIFYING TEXT EDITS" (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. OPEN the continued Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing; and
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-065, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN, IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SAFETY ELEMENT, RELATED TO THE CITY’S ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, WITH MINOR CLARIFYING TEXT EDITS”.
DISCUSSION (Items 41-42)
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
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEATS REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBERS
— 1. APPOINT Darren Embry, Vice President of Community Development for Faring to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for the term expiring June 30, 2027
— 2. APPOINT Shawn Webb, President for FlightWave Aerospace to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for the term expiring June 30, 2027
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: September 2, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
2. ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. INVOCATION (Item 1)
1. PASTOR MIKE EALEY FROM PREVAILING IN CHRIST MINISTRIES
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 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
6. 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 roles 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 7)
7. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 8-14)
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREP MONTH
11. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO DAVID GAMBOA
12. CARSON HEROES AWARD
13. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION UPDATE
14. VIDEO PRESENTATION ON OPERATION CARSON CARES
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 (Items 15-16)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 5, 2025 (REGULAR)
16. APPROVAL OF THE 2014 BACKLOG OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
16. CONSENT (Items 17-39)
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 A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,709,274.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 266, 180613 THROUGH 180955 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $6,775.00, CHECK NUMBER 1297 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF "OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED" AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 364 (STRICKLAND) (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING THE REAUTHORIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CALIFORNIA'S CAP & TRADE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER AN UPDATED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 2.11 FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE AND REPORTING (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER ADOPTING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS REALIGNING SUPERVISION OF DEPARTMENTS WITH PROPOSED NEW AND UPDATED JOB SPECIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE EFFECIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNAL SERVICE WORK-GROUPS IN THE CITY (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN MARIA ELANA WILLIAMS-SLAUGHTER AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN SANTIAGO GARCIA, JR. AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
27. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED CITY RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
28. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER (1) APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC. FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE GYM FLOORING AT VETERANS SPORTS COMPLEX; (2) APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES INC. FOR THE GYM FLOORING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, FUNDED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION; AND (3) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO 25-083 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING WALLET PILOT PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
31. CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO SEVEN FIRMS
32. CONSIDER A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH "WE THE CREATIVE" FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,480 (CITY COUNCIL).
33. CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP OF WATSONVILLE CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW 2026 FORD SUPER DUTY F-550 XL REGULAR CAB GRAFFITI TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. CRUIKSHANK CONSULTANTS INC., TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
35. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AYCE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR UNIVERSITY DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM AVALON BLVD TO WILMINGTON AVENUE - PROJECT NO. 1753 [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPL-5403(033)] (CITY COUNCIL)
36. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BREEN DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
37. CONSIDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSIT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
38. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-089, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 25-080 AND APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN
39. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ALLOCATE LOCAL MEASURE R FUNDS INTO THE FY 2025-26 EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR PW1667 - UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL – AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 40)
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.
40. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-065, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN, IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SAFETY ELEMENT, RELATED TO THE CITY’S ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON 2024 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, WITH MINOR CLARIFYING TEXT EDITS" (CITY COUNCIL)
18. DISCUSSION (Items 41-42)
41. 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)
42. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) SEATS REPRESENTED BY CITY OF CARSON BUSINESS SECTOR MEMBERS
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