City of Carson
Tuesday, October 21, 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 HENRY YANDALL FROM HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING 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 4)
4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-11)
5. REMINDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM NOVEMBER 4 TO NOVEMBER 5 DUE TO THE ELECTION
6. RECOGNITION FOR BLAIN WATSON, JR. AND TAJ MCLEAN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC GOALS
7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED RIBBON WEEK (OCT 23- 31)
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)
12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (REGULAR)
CONSENT (Items 13-33)
13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970 (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON THE PURCHASE OF 24205 AVALON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAM-CARSON, LLC, CONCLUDING LITIGATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND CAM-CARSON IN LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV16461 (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCLUDING THE CITY'S LITIGATION RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL INCIDENT, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 21STCV38929 (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN RUBEN HOVANESIAN AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-124, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECTS PW1368 CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PW1617 LENARDO DRIVE, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE $175,000 IN ALLOWANCE FUNDS WITH INTERIOR PLUS INC.; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-118 APPROPRIATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-127, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., TO PROVIDE ZERO-COST, GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO MASTER PROTECTION, DBA FIREMASTER, TO PROVIDE KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND CLEANING SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES; AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORD A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1801: MEDIAN STREETSCAPE - CIVIC CORRIDOR, ALONG CARSON STREET (FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO GRACE AVENUE) AND AVALON BOULEVARD (FROM 220TH STREET TO THE I-405 FREEWAY, AND FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO THE SR-91 FREEWAY), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FCG CONSULTANTS INC. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
DISCUSSION (Item 34-39)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING A $2,500 DIGITAL TRIBUTE AD PLACEMENT RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT THOMAS PARHAM FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CITY COUNCIL)
35. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT SPEED LIMITS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY STREETS, AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS (CITY COUNCIL)
36. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-086, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. PW1828 - SOUTH BAY TRAVEL NETWORK, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.17, FTIP # LA9919458, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-108, 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)
37. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1784: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (CENTRAL AVENUE & UNIVERSITY DRIVE), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
38. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
39. 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
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
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 (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)
PASTOR HENRY YANDALL FROM HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
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: Monique Alvarez, et. al. v. Prologis, Inc., City of Carson, et. al. LA Superior Court No. 21CVSV38929.
RULES OF DECORUM:
1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and rolls for forging sound decisions
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 4)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-11)
REMINDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM NOVEMBER 4 TO NOVEMBER 5 DUE TO THE ELECTION
RECOGNITION FOR BLAIN WATSON, JR. AND TAJ MCLEAN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC GOALS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED RIBBON WEEK (OCT 23- 31)
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (REGULAR)
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 13-33)
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 SEPTEMBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-11-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076".
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 25-10-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970".
CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON THE PURCHASE OF 24205 AVALON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAM-CARSON, LLC, CONCLUDING LITIGATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND CAM-CARSON IN LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV16461 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Exhibit No. 1).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and General Release, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCLUDING THE CITY'S LITIGATION RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL INCIDENT, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 21STCV38929 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and General Release (Exhibit No. 1).
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Settlement Agreement and General Release, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN RUBEN HOVANESIAN AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between Plaintiff Ruben Hovanesian and City of Carson
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement
CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-124, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECTS PW1368 CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PW1617 LENARDO DRIVE, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-124, “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 increase project budget authority of PW1368 by $200,000 and PW1617 by $750,000 (EXHIBIT NO. 1).
CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE $175,000 IN ALLOWANCE FUNDS WITH INTERIOR PLUS INC.; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-118 APPROPRIATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1731: City Hall Basement/Emergency Operations Center Renovation Project.
— 2. AUTHORIZE Staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
— 3. APPROVE exercising $175,000 in allowance funds with Interior Plus Inc. and APPROVE and RATIFY change orders in the amount of $150,003.76, thereby increasing the contract amount from $3,789,181.16 to $4,114,184.92.
— 4. ADOPT Resolution 25-118, "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 ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-127, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-127, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER"
CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., TO PROVIDE ZERO-COST, GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AWARD a Contract Services Agreement to Lighthouse 4Kids, Inc. to provide zero-cost grant-based meal and snack services for free lunches and snacks to children participating in Kids Club, Summer Day Camp, 3-in-1 Enrichment and Early Childhood Education programs for an initial three-year term of December 4, 2025 through December 3, 2028 plus two additional one-year options ("Agreement"); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO MASTER PROTECTION, DBA FIREMASTER, TO PROVIDE KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND CLEANING SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement for kitchen hood fire suppression system maintenance, inspection, and cleaning services at the Carson Event Center with Master Protection dba Firemaster (Exhibit No. 5; “Agreement”); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES; AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORD A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1801: MEDIAN STREETSCAPE - CIVIC CORRIDOR, ALONG CARSON STREET (FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO GRACE AVENUE) AND AVALON BOULEVARD (FROM 220TH STREET TO THE I-405 FREEWAY, AND FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO THE SR-91 FREEWAY), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE PS&E for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway);
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway);
— 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway) is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines; and,
— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1801: Median Streetscape - Civic Corridor, along Carson Street (from the I-405 Freeway to Grace Avenue) and Avalon Boulevard (from 220th Street to the I-405 Freeway, and from Del Amo Boulevard to the SR-91 Freeway).
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FCG CONSULTANTS INC. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 with FCG Consultants Inc. for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services increasing the contract sum by $150,000 for a total contract sum of $1,287,635 and extending the contract term one year until June 30, 2027; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 3 with FCG Consultants Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS" (Exhibit No. 2)
— 2. AUTHORIZE City Staff to submit and certify the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan to the State Water Resources Control Board.
CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No. 1722: 213th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Concrete Replacement from Main Street to Selwyn Avenue.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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.
DISCUSSION (Item 34-39)
CONSIDER APPROVING A $2,500 DIGITAL TRIBUTE AD PLACEMENT RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT THOMAS PARHAM FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the purchase of a digital tribute ad in the amount of $2,500.00 for a gala hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills, that will celebrate student success, the university's 65th anniversary, and honor of retiring University President Thomas A. Parham
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT SPEED LIMITS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY STREETS, AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 25-2518, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS FOR SPEED LIMITS IN QUADRANT 1, QUADRANT 2, AND QUADRANT 4, AS MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS”.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-086, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. PW1828 - SOUTH BAY TRAVEL NETWORK, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.17, FTIP # LA9919458, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-108, 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. ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $4,512,915.00 from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority.
— 2. ADOPT Resolution 25-086 approving Funding Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Exhibit No. 2) granting $4,512,915.00 to the City of Carson for the design and construction of the Local Travel Network project.
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Funding Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson (Exhibit No. 3) following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. ADOPT Resolution 25-108 “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 funds in the amount of $654,819.00 for the design phase of PW1828 (Exhibit No.4)
— 5. AMEND the FY 25/26 CIP Plan to add PW1828 - South Bay Travel Network (Exhibit No. 5)
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1784: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (CENTRAL AVENUE & UNIVERSITY DRIVE), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE PS&E for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive.
— 2. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive.
— 3. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
— 4. AUTHORIZE staff to record the “Notice of Exemption” in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1784: Traffic Signal Modification for Central Avenue and University Drive.
CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for a five-year term, with the option for a two (2) year extension, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $4,000,000 over the course of the initial term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement").
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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
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: October 16, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 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 HENRY YANDALL FROM HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
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)
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) (Item 4)
4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-11)
5. REMINDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM NOVEMBER 4 TO NOVEMBER 5 DUE TO THE ELECTION
6. RECOGNITION FOR BLAIN WATSON, JR. AND TAJ MCLEAN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC GOALS
7. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK
8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED RIBBON WEEK (OCT 23- 31)
10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
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 12)
12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (REGULAR)
16. CONSENT (Items 13-33)
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.
13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
17. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-123, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,112,339.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 181356 THROUGH 181591 AND 270 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,641.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002070 THROUGH HA-002076 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,044.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001968 THROUGH SA-001970 (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON THE PURCHASE OF 24205 AVALON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAM-CARSON, LLC, CONCLUDING LITIGATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND CAM-CARSON IN LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20STCV16461 (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT CONCLUDING THE CITY'S LITIGATION RELATED TO THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL INCIDENT, LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 21STCV38929 (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN RUBEN HOVANESIAN AND CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-124, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR CIP PROJECTS PW1368 CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PW1617 LENARDO DRIVE, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE $175,000 IN ALLOWANCE FUNDS WITH INTERIOR PLUS INC.; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-118 APPROPRIATING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-127, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY REVISING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR GROUNDS WORKER (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS, INC., TO PROVIDE ZERO-COST, GRANT-BASED MEAL AND SNACK SERVICES FOR SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT TO MASTER PROTECTION, DBA FIREMASTER, TO PROVIDE KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND CLEANING SERVICES AT THE CARSON EVENT CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES; AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORD A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1801: MEDIAN STREETSCAPE - CIVIC CORRIDOR, ALONG CARSON STREET (FROM THE I-405 FREEWAY TO GRACE AVENUE) AND AVALON BOULEVARD (FROM 220TH STREET TO THE I-405 FREEWAY, AND FROM DEL AMO BOULEVARD TO THE SR-91 FREEWAY), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
31. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FCG CONSULTANTS INC. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 ADOPTING THE UPDATED CITY OF CARSON 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN PER THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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.
18. DISCUSSION (Item 34-39)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING A $2,500 DIGITAL TRIBUTE AD PLACEMENT RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT THOMAS PARHAM FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CITY COUNCIL)
35. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT SPEED LIMITS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY STREETS, AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF DECLARED PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS (CITY COUNCIL)
36. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-086, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. PW1828 - SOUTH BAY TRAVEL NETWORK, LACMTA PROJECT # MM4601.17, FTIP # LA9919458, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-108, 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)
37. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1784: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (CENTRAL AVENUE & UNIVERSITY DRIVE), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
38. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
39. 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. 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
