City of Carson
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 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 WALTER R. TUCKER, III FROM TRUTH & LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 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) (Item 4)
4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-6)
5. PRESENTATION OF THE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE READINESS AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD TO THE CITY OF CARSON – PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBER SHIRLEY JONES
6. RECOGNITIONS FOR THE REGIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION TEAMS FROM DEL AMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AMBLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND STEPHEN M. WHITE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 7)
7. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 24, 2026 (SPECIAL) AND APRIL 7, 2026 (REGULAR)
CONSENT (Items 8-30)
8. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
9. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 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 MARCH 1, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
11. CONSIDER APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY LLP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICE OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (SAR) AND THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR THE MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
12. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 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 MARCH 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,256,929.86, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184336 THROUGH 184517 AND 298 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $13,740.00, CHECK NUMBER 1301 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,837.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002110 THROUGH HA-002114 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,530.07, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001988 THROUGH SA-001990 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
17. CONSIDER SHIFTING THE MAY 19, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 20, 2026, BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-043 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH REMNANT DEFENDANTS, ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC. (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES), J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND DICKSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS) (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED TO SENATE BILL 866 (BLAKESPEAR) (CITY COUNCIL)
20. AWARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FIVE YEAR TERM TO DABBAH, HADDAD & SULEIMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION (CITY COUNCIL)
21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (PCN) FOR CALL CENTER SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE (CPA) INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT $163,100 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CARSON’S ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT REBATE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER CORPORATION (C-24-132) FOR CONTINUED MOWING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-028, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, ACROSS THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO ENTER WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY AT 20300 SOUTH FIGUEROA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYWEST DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO UTILIZE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE NEW CARRIAGE CREST PARK METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-041, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR STATES PROGRAM (EPA CWAG-ST) (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-040, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S SITE CLEANUP SUBACCOUNT PROGRAM (SCAP) GRANTS (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-035 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT COMPLETION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC., FOR ADD-ON CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF REVIEWING THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF WRT’S INTERESTS IN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USA WASTE (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 31-33)
31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26-2607 OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITIES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES” (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, AND ADOPTION OF THE 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-037 APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTION OF THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION (Item 34-35)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION, AND CONSENT AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER WASTE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES’ INTERESTS IN THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USA WASTE (CITY COUNCIL)
35. 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 36)
36. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2605, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PROHIBITING SIDEWALK VENDING WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE AROUND EVENT TIMES AND WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A SCHOOL AROUND SCHOOL SESSION HOURS (CITY COUNCIL)
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
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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)
PASTOR WALTER R. TUCKER, III FROM TRUTH & LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
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
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: Arriola, Mark v City of Carson (WCAB Nos. ADJ21621815, ADJ21667605).
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: Veronica Alvarez v City of Carson.
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
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) (Item 4)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-6)
PRESENTATION OF THE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE READINESS AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD TO THE CITY OF CARSON – PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBER SHIRLEY JONES
RECOGNITIONS FOR THE REGIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION TEAMS FROM DEL AMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AMBLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND STEPHEN M. WHITE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
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 7)
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 24, 2026 (SPECIAL) AND APRIL 7, 2026 (REGULAR)
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.
CONSENT (Items 8-30)
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.
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
CONSIDER APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY LLP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICE OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (SAR) AND THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR THE MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE a professional auditing services agreement with Vasquez and Company LLP to perform the professional auditing services, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit Report (SAR), Air and Quality Management Report (AB2766), and the financial and compliance audit for the Measure W – Safe, Clean Water Regional Program, for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000 over a five-year term; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report.
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,256,929.86, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184336 THROUGH 184517 AND 298 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $13,740.00, CHECK NUMBER 1301 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-036, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,256,929.86, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184336 THROUGH 184517 AND 298 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $13,740.00, CHECK NUMBER 1301 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS."
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,837.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002110 THROUGH HA-002114 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-05-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,837.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002110 THROUGH HA-002114."
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,530.07, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001988 THROUGH SA-001990 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-05-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,530.07, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001988 THROUGH SA-001990".
CONSIDER SHIFTING THE MAY 19, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 20, 2026, BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE a one-time shift of the May 19, 2026, Regular City Council meeting to May 20, 2026, by minute order.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-043 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH REMNANT DEFENDANTS, ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC. (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES), J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND DICKSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS) (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreement and Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with the Remnant Defendants.
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-043 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlement with the Remnant Defendants, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.
CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED TO SENATE BILL 866 (BLAKESPEAR) (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. TAKE a position of OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED for Senate Bill 866 (Blakespear) and DIRECT staff to submit a corresponding letter.
AWARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FIVE YEAR TERM TO DABBAH, HADDAD & SULEIMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Dabbah Haddad Suleiman, a Professional Corporation for a five-year term, for a not-to-exceed Contract Sum of $1,700,000. (Exhibit No. 1; the Agreement); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (PCN) FOR CALL CENTER SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the agreement entered into with Professional Communications Network (PCN) for call center services related to illegal fireworks complaints; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager's execution of the agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE (CPA) INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT $163,100 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CARSON’S ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT REBATE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Innovation Fund Participation Agreement with the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) to accept $163,100 in grant funding to implement the City of Carson’s Electric Residential Lawn and Garden Equipment Rebate Program; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER CORPORATION (C-24-132) FOR CONTINUED MOWING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Swayzer Corporation to continue providing mowing and landscape maintenance services from May 28, 2026, through May 28, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,217,924.40 (Exhibit No. 3); and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2, subject to final approval by the City Attorney as to form.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-028, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, ACROSS THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-028, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND,” which formally updates the City’s Budget to reflect current funding needs, allocations, and priorities across these funds; and,
— 2. WAIVE the formal bidding procedure as permitted by Carson Municipal Code (CMC), Section 2611(g); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Urban Solar Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 for the purchase of pole-mounted bus stop lighting devices.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO ENTER WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY AT 20300 SOUTH FIGUEROA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYWEST DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Permit to Enter Agreement, subject to City Attorney Approval as to form following City Attorney's Final Review and Approval of Agreement; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or his designee to execute the Permit to Enter Agreement.
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO UTILIZE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE NEW CARRIAGE CREST PARK METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-042, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 -2027 BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO UTILIZE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE NEW CARRIAGE CREST PARK METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM ."
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-041, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR STATES PROGRAM (EPA CWAG-ST) (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-041 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR STATES PROGRAM (EPA CWAG-ST).”
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-040, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S SITE CLEANUP SUBACCOUNT PROGRAM (SCAP) GRANTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-040, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S SITE CLEANUP SUBACCOUNT PROGRAM GRANTS."
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-035 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT COMPLETION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-035, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR THE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AND FILE NOTICES OF COMPLETION WITH COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE".
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC., FOR ADD-ON CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF REVIEWING THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF WRT’S INTERESTS IN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USA WASTE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., to provide additional consulting services, by adding an additional $15,000 for a new total contract amount of $90,000; and,
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 31-33)
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.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26-2607 OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITIES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES” (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Urgency Ordinance No. 26-2607U, "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 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES," by at least a 4/5ths vote.
— 2. DIRECT the City Manager to have the Community and Economic Development Department and Planning Commission to establish development standards and land use regulations for BESS facilities, conduct research on the economics of BESS facilities, and survey land use regulations and development standards for BESS facilities in other cities.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, AND ADOPTION OF THE 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
— 2. ALLOCATE CDBG public service funding for FY 2026/27 (PY 2026) as designated by City Council.
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
— 4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2026/27 (PY 2026) CDBG budget.
— 5. APPROVE the submission of the City’s 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-037 APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTION OF THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONDUCT a public hearing; and,
— 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-037 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN"; and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a master developer to implement the Carson Civic Center Specific Plan, contingent upon receipt of full HCD clearance for the surplus parcels.
DISCUSSION (Item 34-35)
CONSIDER APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION, AND CONSENT AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER WASTE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES’ INTERESTS IN THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USA WASTE (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. APPROVE the Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement, thereby consenting to the transfer of WRT’s interests in the City’s Franchise Agreement to USA Waste; and,
— 2. DIRECT staff to establish an internal service fund for deposit of the settlement payment for purchases related to citywide departmental activities.
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 36)
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2605, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PROHIBITING SIDEWALK VENDING WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE AROUND EVENT TIMES AND WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A SCHOOL AROUND SCHOOL SESSION HOURS (CITY COUNCIL)
— 1. CONDUCT a second reading by title only and with full reading waived; and,
— 2. ADOPT 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."
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: April 16, 2026
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 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 & LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
5. CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-3)
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 – 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 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 4)
4. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
13. PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-6)
5. PRESENTATION OF THE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE READINESS AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA NEW MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD TO THE CITY OF CARSON – PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBER SHIRLEY JONES
6. RECOGNITIONS FOR THE REGIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION TEAMS FROM DEL AMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AMBLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND STEPHEN M. WHITE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
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 - MARCH 24, 2026 (SPECIAL) AND APRIL 7, 2026 (REGULAR)
16. CONSENT (Items 8-30)
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.
8. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)
9. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 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 MARCH 1, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
11. CONSIDER APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY LLP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICE OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (SAR) AND THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR THE MEASURE W - SAFE, CLEAN WATER REGIONAL PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
12. CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 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 MARCH 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,256,929.86, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 184336 THROUGH 184517 AND 298 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $13,740.00, CHECK NUMBER 1301 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,837.94, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002110 THROUGH HA-002114 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
16. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,530.07, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001988 THROUGH SA-001990 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
17. CONSIDER SHIFTING THE MAY 19, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 20, 2026, BY MINUTE ORDER (CITY COUNCIL)
18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-043 ALLOWING THE CITY OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH REMNANT DEFENDANTS, ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC. (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES), J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND DICKSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS) (CITY COUNCIL)
19. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED TO SENATE BILL 866 (BLAKESPEAR) (CITY COUNCIL)
20. AWARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FIVE YEAR TERM TO DABBAH, HADDAD & SULEIMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION (CITY COUNCIL)
21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (PCN) FOR CALL CENTER SERVICES AND RELATED INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE (CPA) INNOVATION FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT $163,100 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CARSON’S ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT REBATE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER CORPORATION (C-24-132) FOR CONTINUED MOWING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
24. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-028, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, ACROSS THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO ENTER WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY AT 20300 SOUTH FIGUEROA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYWEST DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
26. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-042 TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO UTILIZE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE NEW CARRIAGE CREST PARK METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM (CITY COUNCIL)
27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-041, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR STATES PROGRAM (EPA CWAG-ST) (CITY COUNCIL)
28. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-040, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS AND DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S SITE CLEANUP SUBACCOUNT PROGRAM (SCAP) GRANTS (CITY COUNCIL)
29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-035 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT COMPLETION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
30. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC., FOR ADD-ON CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF REVIEWING THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF WRT’S INTERESTS IN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USA WASTE (CITY COUNCIL)
17. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 31-33)
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 INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26-2607 OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ESTABLISHING A FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITIES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES” (CITY COUNCIL)
32. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, AND ADOPTION OF THE 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
33. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-037 APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CARSON 2040 GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTION OF THE CARSON CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
18. DISCUSSION (Item 34-35)
34. CONSIDER APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION, AND CONSENT AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER WASTE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES’ INTERESTS IN THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USA WASTE (CITY COUNCIL)
35. 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 36)
36. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2605, AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PROHIBITING SIDEWALK VENDING WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE AROUND EVENT TIMES AND WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A SCHOOL AROUND SCHOOL SESSION HOURS (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
