City of Carson

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 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 TONY LOPEZ FROM ALIVE CHURCH

5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-7)

6. REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)

7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)

8. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

7. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR 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 tools for forging sound decisions

10. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)

12. INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 8)

8. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION

13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 9-11)

9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

10. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2025 CIF L.A. CITY SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP

11. RECOGNITION FOR CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE L.A. CITY SECTION DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP

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 - DECEMBER 2, 2025 (REGULAR)

16. CONSENT (Items 13-35)

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 MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2025(CITY COUNCIL)

14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-003, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,444,011.36, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182395 THROUGH 182861 AND 282 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)

15. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

16. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS FY 26-27) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027 (CITY COUNCIL)

18. CONSIDER THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES) ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 165 (CITY COUNCIL)

19. CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)

20. CONSIDER ISSUING THE 10-DAY REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-2521U, WHICH ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY 45-DAY 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 WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON

21. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-004, AMENDING THE CITY'S UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES TO ESTABLISH INTERIM RENTAL FEES FOR THE NEW CARSON EVENT CENTER AMPHITHEATER AND COURTYARD (CITY COUNCIL)

22. CONSIDER THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006 (CITY COUNCIL)

23. CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-116 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET AND (2) APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT AT ANDERSON PARK, CALAS PARK, DOLPHIN PARK, DOMINGUEZ PARK, AND HEMINGWAY PARK, UTILIZING FUNDS PROVIDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A MAINTENANCE & SERVICING ALLOCATIONS GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)

24. CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, LTD FOR FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE STUDY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

25. CONSIDER A REPORT REGARDING COMPENSATION RANGES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ON-CALL CONTRACT WITH RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR AS NEEDED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SAFETY WORK BOOTS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES (CITY COUNCIL)

27. CONSIDER AWARDING A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAMSARA INC. FOR FLEET TELEMETRY AND DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES, FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT'S FLEET DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)

28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO PB LOADER OF FRESNO, CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2026 FORD F-550 AERIAL TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TREE MAINTENANCE SECTION (CITY COUNCIL)

29. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-140, APPROVING MEASURE R FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT SIX INTERSECTIONS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: FIGUEROA STREET AT VICTORIA STREET; FIGUEROA STREET AT 223RD STREET; FIGUEROA STREET AT 234TH; MAIN STREET AT ALBERTONI STREET; MAIN STREET AT 220TH STREET; MAIN STREET AT VICTORIA STREET; LACMTA PROJECT # MR31241, FTIP # LA9919136 (CITY COUNCIL)

30. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1787: CITY HALL CARPET REPLACEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

31. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT 1393-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, MAIN STREET FROM CARSON STREET TO VICTORIA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)

32. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-119, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) AND THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PROJECT NO. 1829: OLYMPICS READY ITS PROJECT #MM5507.24, FTIP #LA9919482 AND CONSIDER ADPOTION OF RESOLUTION 25-125 “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)

33. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT A. WEBB TO PROVIDE AN INTERIM TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

34. CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1753 (UNIVERSITY DRIVE REHABILITATION - AVALON BLVD TO WILMINGTON AVE), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15302 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)

35. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS, FOR WEED ABATEMENT, REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHT OF WAY (CITY COUNCIL)

17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 36)

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.

36. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF CAR WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)

18. DISCUSSION (Item 37)

37. 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