City of Carson
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0730 PASTOR ADELL TRAYLOR FROM CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0723 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0724 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0725 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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
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)
PRESENTATIONS
5. 2024-0470 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. 2024-0462 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
7. 2024-0729 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11
8. 2024-0727 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
9. 2024-0726 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
10. 2024-0736 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LA VS HATE WEEK - 2024 UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK (SEPTEMBER 21ST - 27TH)
11. 2024-0728 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
12. 2024-0747 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
13. 2024-0655 INTRODUCTION OF GABRIELA MEDINA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR SOCALGAS
14. 2024-0694 PRESENTATION OF $50,000 GRANT FROM SOCALGAS FOR UPDATING THE CITY OF CARSON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
15. 2024-0492 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 6, 2024 (REGULAR)
CONSENT
16. 2024-0733 Resolution No. 24-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,631,865.45, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 209, 174397 THROUGH 174897
17. 2024-0722 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0450 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0456 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0719 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING S. 4814 (CANTWELL), THE "TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR OLYMPIC AND WORLD CUP CITIES ACT OF 2024" THAT WOULD PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO CITIES HOSTING INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0732 CONSIDER 1ST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTES FOR VILLAGGIO 1 AND VILLAGGIO 2 PROJECTS LOCATED AT 535 EAST CARSON STREET AND 555 EAST CARSON STREET, WITH GRACE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND CARSON HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RESPECTIVELY (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
22. 2024-0735 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NOS. 24-082, 24-083, AND 24-084 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111, BY ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS OF: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, AND BUDGET MANAGER. (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0720 CONSIDER APPROVING MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0530 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PROJECT NO.1515 - CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0624 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS TO GRAINGER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS IN THE IDENTIFIED NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTS PER FISCAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL).
26. 2024-0665 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION (20-148), INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT SUM AMOUNT (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2024-0695 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1393-5: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-5: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (AVALON BOULEVARD FROM 223RD STREET TO BONDS STREET), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
28. 2024-0705 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO. DBA SC FUELS FOR BULK PURCHASING OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR ONE YEAR AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $355,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2024-0707 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY FOR PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
30. 2024-0752 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-089 SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
DISCUSSION
31. 2024-0482 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 EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
32. 2024-0690 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2412, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC., AND APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (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
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.
PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:
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
1. 2024-0730 PASTOR ADELL TRAYLOR FROM CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0723 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0724 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0725 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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
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
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)
PRESENTATIONS
5. 2024-0470 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. 2024-0462 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
7. 2024-0729 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11
8. 2024-0727 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
9. 2024-0726 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
10. 2024-0736 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LA VS HATE WEEK - 2024 UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK (SEPTEMBER 21ST - 27TH)
11. 2024-0728 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
12. 2024-0747 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
13. 2024-0655 INTRODUCTION OF GABRIELA MEDINA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR SOCALGAS
14. 2024-0694 PRESENTATION OF $50,000 GRANT FROM SOCALGAS FOR UPDATING THE CITY OF CARSON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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
15. 2024-0492 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 6, 2024 (REGULAR)
CONSENT
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.
16. 2024-0733 Resolution No. 24-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,631,865.45, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 209, 174397 THROUGH 174897
17. 2024-0722 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0450 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0456 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0719 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING S. 4814 (CANTWELL), THE "TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR OLYMPIC AND WORLD CUP CITIES ACT OF 2024" THAT WOULD PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO CITIES HOSTING INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0732 CONSIDER 1ST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTES FOR VILLAGGIO 1 AND VILLAGGIO 2 PROJECTS LOCATED AT 535 EAST CARSON STREET AND 555 EAST CARSON STREET, WITH GRACE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND CARSON HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RESPECTIVELY (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
22. 2024-0735 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NOS. 24-082, 24-083, AND 24-084 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111, BY ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS OF: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, AND BUDGET MANAGER. (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0720 CONSIDER APPROVING MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0530 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PROJECT NO.1515 - CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0624 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS TO GRAINGER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS IN THE IDENTIFIED NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTS PER FISCAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL).
26. 2024-0665 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION (20-148), INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT SUM AMOUNT (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2024-0695 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1393-5: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-5: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (AVALON BOULEVARD FROM 223RD STREET TO BONDS STREET), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
28. 2024-0705 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO. DBA SC FUELS FOR BULK PURCHASING OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR ONE YEAR AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $355,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2024-0707 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY FOR PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
30. 2024-0752 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-089 SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL)
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.
DISCUSSION
31. 2024-0482 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 EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
32. 2024-0690 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2412, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC., AND APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (CITY COUNCIL)
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:
City of Carson
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 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
1. 2024-0730 PASTOR ADELL TRAYLOR FROM CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH BAY
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0723 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0724 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0725 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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
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)
13. PRESENTATIONS
5. 2024-0470 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. 2024-0462 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
7. 2024-0729 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11
8. 2024-0727 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
9. 2024-0726 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
10. 2024-0736 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LA VS HATE WEEK - 2024 UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK (SEPTEMBER 21ST - 27TH)
11. 2024-0728 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
12. 2024-0747 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
13. 2024-0655 INTRODUCTION OF GABRIELA MEDINA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR SOCALGAS
14. 2024-0694 PRESENTATION OF $50,000 GRANT FROM SOCALGAS FOR UPDATING THE CITY OF CARSON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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
15. 2024-0492 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 6, 2024 (REGULAR)
16. CONSENT
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.
16. 2024-0733 Resolution No. 24-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,631,865.45, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 209, 174397 THROUGH 174897
17. 2024-0722 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0450 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0456 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0719 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING S. 4814 (CANTWELL), THE "TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR OLYMPIC AND WORLD CUP CITIES ACT OF 2024" THAT WOULD PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TO CITIES HOSTING INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0732 CONSIDER 1ST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTES FOR VILLAGGIO 1 AND VILLAGGIO 2 PROJECTS LOCATED AT 535 EAST CARSON STREET AND 555 EAST CARSON STREET, WITH GRACE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND CARSON HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RESPECTIVELY (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
22. 2024-0735 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NOS. 24-082, 24-083, AND 24-084 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111, BY ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS OF: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, AND BUDGET MANAGER. (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0720 CONSIDER APPROVING MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0530 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR PROJECT NO.1515 - CARSON STORMWATER CAPTURE FACILITY AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0624 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS TO GRAINGER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS IN THE IDENTIFIED NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTS PER FISCAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL).
26. 2024-0665 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION (20-148), INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT SUM AMOUNT (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2024-0695 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1393-5: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT NO. 1411-5: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (AVALON BOULEVARD FROM 223RD STREET TO BONDS STREET), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
28. 2024-0705 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL CO. DBA SC FUELS FOR BULK PURCHASING OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FOR ONE YEAR AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $355,000 (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2024-0707 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY FOR PROJECT NO. 1722: 213TH STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO SELWYN AVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
30. 2024-0752 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-089 SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS (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
31. 2024-0482 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 EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
19. ORDINANCE SECOND READING
32. 2024-0690 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2412, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC., AND APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (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
