City of Carson
Tuesday, December 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 ART DYSON FROM EPHESIANS CHRISTIANS CENTER
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 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) (Items 5-6)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-14)
7. UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS ON UPCOMING RATE INCREASES
8. PRESENTATION ON THE RECENTLY OPENED SOLAR KITCHEN AT TOWNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM FOR WINNING AN AWARD FOR BEST BENEFITS FROM MPLOYER
10. RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PARK MAINTENANCE TEAM
11. EVENTS CENTER AMPHITHEATER & COURTYARD GRAND OPENING RECAP VIDEO
12. I-405 FREEWAY GRAFFITI REMOVAL UPDATE FROM PUBLIC WORKS
13. UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
14. UPDATE ON 157 ACRES SETTLEMENT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 15)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 (REGULAR)
CONSENT (Items 16-30)
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-147, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,140,482.14, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182012 THROUGH 182394 AND 279 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
17. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GPP ANALYTICS INC. FOR PIPELINE FRANCHISE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND REVENUE RECOVERY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT COUNCILWOMAN ARLEEN B. ROJAS AS A TRUSTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE AT NOON ON JANUARY 5, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER PURCHASING PUBLIC DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY, AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; AND, RESOLUTION NO. 25-143 OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO FACILITATE THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY'S OPERATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FORMER CAL-COMPACT LANDFILL; THE 157 ACRE SITE (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER AMENDING THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO DEVELOP A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER TO ADD AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HOTEL IN THE FORM OF AN ENTERTAINMENT, RETAIL AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-144 AND 25-145, INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STATE LAW (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-146, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 77-111 TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $28,500 GRANT FROM THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING (SBCC), ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-136 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ACCORDINGLY, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE 2022 SUBCONTRACT WITH SBCC TO EXTEND THE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND HALF OF FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TO PROVIDE AND DELIVER POOL CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF CARSON'S POOLS, FOUNTAINS, SPLASH PAD, AND AQUATIC CENTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CS & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS NEEDS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTRICTS 1 AND 2, AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTRICTS 3 AND 4 (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH ROBERTSON’S READY MIX LTD. FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONCRETE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, RAISING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $60,000 TO $150,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 31)
31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CAR WASHES FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION (Item 32)
32. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 33)
33. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2520 AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, HISTORICAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
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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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)
1. PASTOR ART DYSON FROM EPHESIANS CHRISTIANS CENTER
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 2 case(s).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 1 potential case.
4. 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: Ruben Jaquez v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25CMCV00872.
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 5-6)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-14)
7. UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS ON UPCOMING RATE INCREASES
8. PRESENTATION ON THE RECENTLY OPENED SOLAR KITCHEN AT TOWNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM FOR WINNING AN AWARD FOR BEST BENEFITS FROM MPLOYER
10. RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PARK MAINTENANCE TEAM
11. EVENTS CENTER AMPHITHEATER & COURTYARD GRAND OPENING RECAP VIDEO
12. I-405 FREEWAY GRAFFITI REMOVAL UPDATE FROM PUBLIC WORKS
13. UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
14. UPDATE ON 157 ACRES SETTLEMENT
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 15)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 (REGULAR)
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 16-30)
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.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-147, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,140,482.14, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182012 THROUGH 182394 AND 279 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-147, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,140,482.14, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182012 THROUGH 182394 AND 279 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".
17. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GPP ANALYTICS INC. FOR PIPELINE FRANCHISE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND REVENUE RECOVERY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with GPP Analytics Inc. for pipeline franchise audit, compliance and revenue recovery services for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $77,300. (Exhibit No. 3; the agreement): and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
18. CONSIDER THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT COUNCILWOMAN ARLEEN B. ROJAS AS A TRUSTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE AT NOON ON JANUARY 5, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPOINT Councilwoman Arleen B. Rojas as a Trustee for the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for a two-year term commencing at noon on January 5, 2026.
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
21. CONSIDER PURCHASING PUBLIC DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY, AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Marsh, to place Public Directors and Officers Liability insurance with $15,000,000 limit and including coverage for Employment Practices Liability with a sublimit of $5,000,000, with Landmark American Insurance Company, Ironshore Indemnity Inc., and Midvale Indemnity Company, at a total cost of $347,943.
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; AND, RESOLUTION NO. 25-143 OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO FACILITATE THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY'S OPERATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FORMER CAL-COMPACT LANDFILL; THE 157 ACRE SITE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHOITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; AND
— 2. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-143 OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO FACILITATE THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY'S OPERATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FORMER CAL-COMPACT LANDFILL (THE 157 ACRE SITE)
23. CONSIDER AMENDING THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO DEVELOP A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER TO ADD AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HOTEL IN THE FORM OF AN ENTERTAINMENT, RETAIL AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. to include an alternative to, and update the Carson Civic Center Specific Plan, to increase the total compensation by $54,000.00 increasing the Contract Sum from $550,000.00 to $604,000.00; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Z&K Consultants, Inc. agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
24. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-144 AND 25-145, INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STATE LAW (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-144,. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CARSON CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SALARY RANGES AFSCME LOCAL 809 UNCLASSIFIED, PART TIME, HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS TO INCREASE THE HOURLY MINIMUM WAGE TO $16.90, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026"; and
— 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-145, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SALARY RANGES FOR UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME, UNREPRESENTED, HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS TO INCREASE THE HOURLY MINIMUM WAGE TO $16.90, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026."
25. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-146, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 77-111 TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-146, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION"
26. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $28,500 GRANT FROM THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING (SBCC), ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-136 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ACCORDINGLY, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE 2022 SUBCONTRACT WITH SBCC TO EXTEND THE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND HALF OF FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ACCEPT a $28,500 grant from the South Bay Center for Counseling (SBCC) to support the Prevention and Aftercare Program, and ADOPT Resolution No. 25-136, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND";
— 2. APPROVE the proposed “Amendment No. 4 to 2022 Subcontract for Prevention and Aftercare Program Activities and Services” between the City and SBCC (Exhibit No. 2; “Amendment No. 4"); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TO PROVIDE AND DELIVER POOL CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF CARSON'S POOLS, FOUNTAINS, SPLASH PAD, AND AQUATIC CENTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. AWARD and APPROVE a proposed five-year Contract Services Agreement between the City of Carson and Waterline Technologies, Inc., to provide and deliver pool chemicals for the City's aquatic facilities, splash pad, and fountains for a total, not-to-exceed Contact Sum of $300,000.00 (Exhibit No. 4; “Agreement”); and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CS & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS NEEDS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement CS & Associates, Inc for on-call professional labor compliance services by increasing the contract sum by $100,000.00 for a total contract sum of $500,000; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2 with CS & Associates, Inc following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTRICTS 1 AND 2, AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTRICTS 3 AND 4 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Contract Services Agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to provide annual sidewalk/concrete maintenance services at Districts 1 and 2, increasing the contract sum by $200,000 for a new total contract sum of $806,100 and extending the term by one year;
— 2. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Contract Services Agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to provide annual sidewalk/concrete maintenance services at Districts 3 and 4, increasing the contract sum by $200,000 for a new total contract sum of $806,100 and extending the term by one year;
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Districts 1 and 2., following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
— 4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Districts 3 and 4., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH ROBERTSON’S READY MIX LTD. FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONCRETE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, RAISING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $60,000 TO $150,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE the contract requirements of the Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) pursuant to Carson Municipal Code 2606(b)(1)(ii);
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to waive the formal bidding procedures as defined by the CMC Section 2610, utilizing Sole Source Purchasing as allowed by the CMC Section 2611(e); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to amend and increase the purchase order for supplies and materials to Robertson’s Ready Mix LTD for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 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.
31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CAR WASHES FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Urgency Ordinance 25-2521U, "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CARWASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES."
— 2. DIRECT the City Manager to have the Community and Economic Development Department and Planning Commission review the City's development standards and land use regulations for Car Washes, conduct research on the economics of Car Washes, and survey land use regulations and development standards for Car Washes in other cities.
DISCUSSION (Item 32)
32. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
— 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions;
— 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations;
— 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
— 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act
ORDINANCE SECOND READING (Item 33)
33. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2520 AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, HISTORICAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
— 1. CONDUCT a Public Hearing; and
— 2. CONDUCT a second reading, by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No 25-2520, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUME 1 & 2, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO"
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: November 26, 2025
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 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 ART DYSON FROM EPHESIANS CHRISTIANS CENTER
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)
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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 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) (Items 5-6)
5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-14)
7. UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS ON UPCOMING RATE INCREASES
8. PRESENTATION ON THE RECENTLY OPENED SOLAR KITCHEN AT TOWNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM FOR WINNING AN AWARD FOR BEST BENEFITS FROM MPLOYER
10. RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES PARK MAINTENANCE TEAM
11. EVENTS CENTER AMPHITHEATER & COURTYARD GRAND OPENING RECAP VIDEO
12. I-405 FREEWAY GRAFFITI REMOVAL UPDATE FROM PUBLIC WORKS
13. UPDATE FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
14. UPDATE ON 157 ACRES SETTLEMENT
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 15)
15. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 2025 (REGULAR)
16. CONSENT (Items 16-30)
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.
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-147, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,140,482.14, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182012 THROUGH 182394 AND 279 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)
17. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GPP ANALYTICS INC. FOR PIPELINE FRANCHISE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE AND REVENUE RECOVERY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT COUNCILWOMAN ARLEEN B. ROJAS AS A TRUSTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE AT NOON ON JANUARY 5, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. CONSIDER PURCHASING PUBLIC DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY, AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; AND, RESOLUTION NO. 25-143 OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO FACILITATE THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY'S OPERATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FORMER CAL-COMPACT LANDFILL; THE 157 ACRE SITE (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER AMENDING THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC. TO DEVELOP A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER TO ADD AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HOTEL IN THE FORM OF AN ENTERTAINMENT, RETAIL AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 25-144 AND 25-145, INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STATE LAW (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-146, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 77-111 TO ADJUST THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $28,500 GRANT FROM THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING (SBCC), ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-136 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ACCORDINGLY, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE 2022 SUBCONTRACT WITH SBCC TO EXTEND THE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND HALF OF FY 2025-26 (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TO PROVIDE AND DELIVER POOL CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF CARSON'S POOLS, FOUNTAINS, SPLASH PAD, AND AQUATIC CENTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CS & ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS NEEDS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTRICTS 1 AND 2, AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CONCRETE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTRICTS 3 AND 4 (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH ROBERTSON’S READY MIX LTD. FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONCRETE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, RAISING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $60,000 TO $150,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 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.
31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CAR WASHES FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. DISCUSSION (Item 32)
32. 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 (Item 33)
33. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-2520 AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, HISTORICAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
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
