— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.

— 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: Justin Battle v. City of Carson; Case No. 24STCV17820.

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1). 

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-027, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,360.93, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183818 THROUGH 183922 FOR GENERAL DEMAND."

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-04-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,990.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002104 THROUGH HA-002109".

— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-04-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $407.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001986 THROUGH SA-001987".

— 1. TAKE a position of OPPOSITION and DIRECT staff to submit the proposed letters.

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to contract with Language Network. for American Sign Language Interpretation Services, for an increased amount not to exceed $95,000, increasing the total contract sum to $155,000; and

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with MDG Associates to continue to provide professional services to the City's Housing Division and Community Development Department, increasing the contract amount by by $768,249.99, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,536,499.99, and extend the contract term through June 20, 2029.

— 2. AUTHORIZE  the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 1. WAIVE any minor irregularities or informalities in the proposal, in accordance with Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(l)(2);

— 2. AWARD a contract for youth sports officiating services only and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,120,000 over a five-year term, beginning April 21, 2026 (Exhibit No. 4; “Agreement”); and,

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 1. APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and LACMTA.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and LACMTA, following approval as to form by the City Attorney

— 1. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the project and invite construction bids for Project No. 1776 – Calas Park Stormwater and Water Quality Improvements Supplemental Environmental Project;

— 2. APPROVE the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project, which confirms that the project will not have significant environmental impacts when required mitigation measures are implemented;

— 3. AUTHORIZE staff to file and record a Notice of Determination for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, as required under CEQA following project approval;

— 4. APPROVE the Use and Maintenance Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, which allows the project to connect to and utilize the County’s storm drain system and establishes the City’s responsibility for maintaining the related stormwater improvements; and,

— 5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Use and Maintenance Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 1. RECEIVE, FILE, and ADOPT the final 2025 Pavement Management Program Report prepared by Applied Research Associates, Inc.

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Totum Corp. for on-call Construction Management and Construction Inspection services, increasing the contract amount by $250,000, for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,482,635, and extending the contract term by six months, through December 30, 2026; and,

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Totum Corp., subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Agreement with PCN3, Inc. in the amount of $461,614.28 to cover costs associated with design revisions, unforeseen construction conditions, and additional work performed during construction;

— 2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-024, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND,” to increase the budget authority for Project PW1725 by $461,614.28 (Exhibit No. 2);

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with PCN3, Inc., subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,

— 4. AMEND the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan to reflect the updated project funding for this project (Exhibit No. 4).

— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering Inc. for On-Call Project Management services increasing the contract sum by $355,000.00 for a total contract sum of $970,776.00 and extending the contract until June 30, 2027.

— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 1 with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 26-2605, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING: (i) SECTION 1202 OF CHAPTER 2 (PENALTY PROVISIONS) OF ARTICLE I (GENERAL PROVISIONS), (ii) SECTIONS 31001 (DEFINITIONS) AND 31002 (SIDEWALK VENDING OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 10 (SIDEWALK VENDING) OF ARTICLE 3 (PUBLIC SAFETY); (iii) SECTIONS 4118 (STREET VENDORS NEAR SCHOOLS), 4118.1 (PEDDLING FROM VEHICLES IN PARKS), 4118.2 (SELLING ICE CREAM AND CERTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS FROM VEHICLES IN PUBLIC STREETS), AND 4118.4 (VENDING OF MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, STADIUMS, ATHLETIC FIELDS, COMMUNITY CENTERS OR ABANDONED PROPERTY – EXCLUSIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE IV (PUBLIC PEACE); AND (iv) SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 63142 (MOBILE FOOD VENDORS) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS, AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROHIBIT SIDEWALK VENDORS IN PUBLIC PLACES OF ASSEMBLAGE (AS DEFINED) DURING AND IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER LARGE EVENTS, AND TO ELIMINATE INTERNAL INCONSISTENCY WITHIN THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO REGULATION OF SIDEWALK VENDORS."

— 1. DISCUSS the Report

— 1. REVIEW Carson’s 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report;

— 2. DISCUSS the Report; and

— 3. AUTHORIZE the Director of Community and Economic Development to make any further corrections or adjustments as may be necessary to ensure full compliance and to submit the Report to HCD.

— 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