City of Carson

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 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 VADA HEDGEMAN FROM REACH THE CITY CHURCH

5. CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)

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)

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 3)

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

13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 4-6)

4. RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF CARSON FOR PLATINUM-LEVEL ACHIEVEMENT IN ENERGY-SAVING AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS BY THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ENERGY NETWORK

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

6. 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 7)

7. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 6, 2026 (REGULAR)

16. CONSENT (Items 8-26)

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.

8. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

9. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

11. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER 2025 AND DECEMBER 2025 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)

12. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-007, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,520,206.43, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 182862 THROUGH 182980 AND 285 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)

13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-01-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,256.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBER SA-001976 THROUGH SA-001980 (CITY COUNCIL)

14. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-01-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,952.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002082 THROUGH HA-002095 (CITY COUNCIL)

16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2026 STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE DELEGATION TO SOKA, JAPAN (CITY COUNCIL)

17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

18. CONSIDER APPROVING THE USE OF COPS (CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY) GRANT FUNDING FOR LAW-ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING BROWNFIELD GRANT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND ASSIST THE CITY IN PURSUING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES (TCC) GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)

20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROVIDE ON CALL PROFESSIONAL LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)

21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH ED’S FENCING, INC. TO REPLACE THE TENNIS COURT FENCING AND IRRIGATION BACKFLOW CAGE AT STEVENSON PARK (CITY COUNCIL)

22. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVEY COACH SALES, LLC FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR TO PROVIDE CONTINUED BUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

23. CONSIDER AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)

24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE AVALON BOULEVARD FIRST/LAST MILE RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS (RCN) PROJECT RELATED TO THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (CITY COUNCIL)

25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT EXPENSE INCREASE AND AUTHORIZATION OF A FUNDING TRANSFER FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1368 – CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-011 AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)

26. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-010, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE COMMUNITY BROADBAND CAPITAL OUTLAY ENTERPRISE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PHASE I OF A CITYWIDE MUNICIPAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK, AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FROM FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-012, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND. (CITY COUNCIL)

17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 27)

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.

27. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGH OPERATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)

18. DISCUSSION (Items 28-30)

28. CONSIDER AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE CITY OF CARSON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES AND ON THE CITY'S PREPARATIONS TO DATE (CITY COUNCIL)

29. ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS, AND ACTING AS THE BOARDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-1 AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2, CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF A CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER (HOUSING AUTHORITY)

30. 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