City of Carson

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 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 WALTER R TUCKER,III FROM TRUTH AND LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-5)

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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)

5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)

9. RULES OF DECORUM:

1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member. 3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. 4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting. 5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum. • Treat everyone courteously • Listen to others respectfully • Exercise self-control • Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints • Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate • Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and 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 6)

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

13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 7-8)

7. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED FY 2025-26 BUDGET AWARD FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

8. RECOGNITION OF FREDDY LOZA, RECIPIENT OF THE 2025 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER TOP LEADER AWARD

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 9)

9. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 3, 2026 (REGULAR)

16. CONSENT (Items 10-25)

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.

10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

11. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

12. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)

13. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)

14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,827,183.57, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183325 THROUGH 183457 AND 289 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $46,628.70, CHECK NUMBER 1299 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)

15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-02-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,580.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002096 THROUGH HA-002103 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)

16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,563.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS A-001981 THROUGH SA-001985 (CITY COUNCIL)

17. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)

18. CONSIDER RECEIVING, ISSUING, AND FILING THE 10-DAY REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d) REGARDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26-2602U, WHICH ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGH OPERATIONS 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 (CITY CARSON)

19. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-016 DECLARING, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CARSON (ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 7337-006-919, 7337-006-920, 7337-006-921, 7337-006-922 AND 7337-005-903) AS NON-EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED TO DISPOSE OF THAT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (CITY COUNCIL)

20. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PRINTER RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS WITH RICOH USA, INC. FOR MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE HARDWARE FOR PRINTING AND SCANNING, MAINTENANCE, CONFIGURATION AND SUPPORT OF OPERATING SYSTEMS AND INTELLIGENT WORKFLOWS (CITY COUNCIL)

21. CONSIDER THE MAYOR'S REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVER FOR THE CARSON WOMEN'S CLUB FOR THE USE OF THE CARSON EVENT CENTER

22. CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CONTRACT FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

23. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-005, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 9200000000M550702 FOR PROJECT NO. 1687: CARSON STREET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECT, LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.02 AND FTIP# LA 9919467; AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 26-015, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)

24. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-001 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F026 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5403F15 FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF PROJECT NO. 1451: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

25. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 9200000000M550710 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT NO. 1667 (AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA BOULEVARD), LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM5507.10 AND FTIP# LA 9919284; AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-013, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (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 (Items 26-30)

26. CONSIDER THE POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)

27. CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-019 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)

28. CONSIDER AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY APPROVING AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION 26-020, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (CITY COUNCIL)

29. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-018, REQUESTING THE TRANSFER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1697 AND THE DETACHMENT OF THE CARSON ZONE FROM COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT 1 (CITY COUNCIL)

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 (Item 31)

31. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2603, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (PIPELINE FRANCHISES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AS COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

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