City of Carson
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0055 BISHOP BYRON L. SMITH SR. FROM LIFTING THE VEIL MINISTRIES
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0075 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING 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
3. 2024-0050 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL PROJECT
4. 2024-0057 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0063 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
6. 2024-0083 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS FROM THE OFFICES OF CONGRESSWOMAN NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, SENATOR STEVEN BRADFORD, ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE GIPSON, ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSH LOWENTHAL AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR HOLLY MITCHELL RECOGNIZING MAYOR LULA DAVIS-HOLMES AS THE FIRST ELECTED FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYOR IN THE CITY OF CARSON
7. 2024-0051 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
8. 2024-0052 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
9. 2024-0053 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2024 AS WOMEN'S HEART WEEK
10. 2024-0054 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE DAY
11. 2024-0079 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSUL GENERAL EDGAR B. BADAJOS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12. 2024-0059 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 23, 2024 (REGULAR)
CONSENT
13. 2024-0069 Resolution No. 24-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,434,083.91, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 171360 THROUGH 171566
14. 2024-0064 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0065 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0071 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 24-014 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0032 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-015 AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE SALARY TABLE FOR UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME, UNREPRESENTED, HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024.
18. 2024-0037 CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH STAFFORD HR CONSULTING, ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD ROMO, AND SHAW LAW GROUP FOR PROVISION OF ON-CALL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INVESTIGATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0074 CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS OWNED AND OPERATED BY ENTITIES CONTROLLED BY THOMAS SAFRAN AND ASSOCIATES, REFINANCING AND REHABILITATING VILLAGGIO I AND II AND EXTENDING THE MATURITY DATES OF THE LOANS, AND THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR AVALON COURTYARD, ALL AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 22-08-CHA APPROVED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD ON JUNE 21, 2022 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
20. 2023-0962 CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-004 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET AND (2) AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO JESUS BLUMENKRON, DBA KRONS PRO PAINTING, FOR REPAIRS TO THE HEMINGWAY PARK MAIN BUILDING FLOORS FUNDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A MAINTENANCE & SERVICING ALLOCATIONS GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0067 CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MDG ASSOCIATES, INC FOR CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2023-0953 CONSIDER ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2, A SPECIAL DISTRICT, AND U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS ESCROW AGENT FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (CALAS PARK STORMWATER AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
DISCUSSION
23. 2024-0072 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2401, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2955.1 (BUDGET TRANSFERS) OF CHAPTER 9.5 (FISCAL ADMINISTRATION) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO: (1) REMOVE THE $25,000 LIMIT ON THE CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORITY TO APPROVE INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS, EXCEPT FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED TRANSFERS; (2) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS TO APPROVE INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS, EXCEPT FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED TRANSFERS AND SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND (3) REQUIRE MONTHLY REPORTS TO CITY COUNCIL OF ALL CITY MANAGER OR DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR-APPROVED INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS" (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0013 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2402, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE III ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE (TITLE 32) AND ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO" (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2024-0061 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
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. 2024-0055 BISHOP BYRON L. SMITH SR. FROM LIFTING THE VEIL MINISTRIES
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0075 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING 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
3. 2024-0050 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL PROJECT
4. 2024-0057 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0063 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
6. 2024-0083 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS FROM THE OFFICES OF CONGRESSWOMAN NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, SENATOR STEVEN BRADFORD, ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE GIPSON, ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSH LOWENTHAL AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR HOLLY MITCHELL RECOGNIZING MAYOR LULA DAVIS-HOLMES AS THE FIRST ELECTED FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYOR IN THE CITY OF CARSON
7. 2024-0051 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
8. 2024-0052 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
9. 2024-0053 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2024 AS WOMEN'S HEART WEEK
10. 2024-0054 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE DAY
11. 2024-0079 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSUL GENERAL EDGAR B. BADAJOS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
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
12. 2024-0059 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 23, 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.
13. 2024-0069 Resolution No. 24-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,434,083.91, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 171360 THROUGH 171566
14. 2024-0064 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0065 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0071 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 24-014 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0032 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-015 AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE SALARY TABLE FOR UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME, UNREPRESENTED, HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024.
18. 2024-0037 CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH STAFFORD HR CONSULTING, ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD ROMO, AND SHAW LAW GROUP FOR PROVISION OF ON-CALL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INVESTIGATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0074 CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS OWNED AND OPERATED BY ENTITIES CONTROLLED BY THOMAS SAFRAN AND ASSOCIATES, REFINANCING AND REHABILITATING VILLAGGIO I AND II AND EXTENDING THE MATURITY DATES OF THE LOANS, AND THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR AVALON COURTYARD, ALL AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 22-08-CHA APPROVED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD ON JUNE 21, 2022 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
20. 2023-0962 CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-004 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET AND (2) AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO JESUS BLUMENKRON, DBA KRONS PRO PAINTING, FOR REPAIRS TO THE HEMINGWAY PARK MAIN BUILDING FLOORS FUNDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A MAINTENANCE & SERVICING ALLOCATIONS GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0067 CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MDG ASSOCIATES, INC FOR CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2023-0953 CONSIDER ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2, A SPECIAL DISTRICT, AND U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS ESCROW AGENT FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (CALAS PARK STORMWATER AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS)
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
23. 2024-0072 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2401, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2955.1 (BUDGET TRANSFERS) OF CHAPTER 9.5 (FISCAL ADMINISTRATION) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO: (1) REMOVE THE $25,000 LIMIT ON THE CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORITY TO APPROVE INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS, EXCEPT FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED TRANSFERS; (2) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS TO APPROVE INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS, EXCEPT FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED TRANSFERS AND SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND (3) REQUIRE MONTHLY REPORTS TO CITY COUNCIL OF ALL CITY MANAGER OR DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR-APPROVED INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS" (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0013 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2402, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE III ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE (TITLE 32) AND ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO" (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2024-0061 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
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, February 6, 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. 2024-0055 BISHOP BYRON L. SMITH SR. FROM LIFTING THE VEIL MINISTRIES
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0075 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING 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
3. 2024-0050 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL PROJECT
4. 2024-0057 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0063 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
6. 2024-0083 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS FROM THE OFFICES OF CONGRESSWOMAN NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGAN, SENATOR STEVEN BRADFORD, ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE GIPSON, ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSH LOWENTHAL AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR HOLLY MITCHELL RECOGNIZING MAYOR LULA DAVIS-HOLMES AS THE FIRST ELECTED FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYOR IN THE CITY OF CARSON
7. 2024-0051 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
8. 2024-0052 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
9. 2024-0053 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 1 - 7, 2024 AS WOMEN'S HEART WEEK
10. 2024-0054 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE DAY
11. 2024-0079 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSUL GENERAL EDGAR B. BADAJOS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
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
12. 2024-0059 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 23, 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.
13. 2024-0069 Resolution No. 24-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,434,083.91, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 171360 THROUGH 171566
14. 2024-0064 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0065 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0071 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 24-014 AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING THE REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0032 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-015 AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE SALARY TABLE FOR UNCLASSIFIED, PART-TIME, UNREPRESENTED, HOURLY CLASSIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024.
18. 2024-0037 CONSIDER AWARDING AND APPROVING CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH STAFFORD HR CONSULTING, ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD ROMO, AND SHAW LAW GROUP FOR PROVISION OF ON-CALL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INVESTIGATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0074 CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS OWNED AND OPERATED BY ENTITIES CONTROLLED BY THOMAS SAFRAN AND ASSOCIATES, REFINANCING AND REHABILITATING VILLAGGIO I AND II AND EXTENDING THE MATURITY DATES OF THE LOANS, AND THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR AVALON COURTYARD, ALL AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 22-08-CHA APPROVED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD ON JUNE 21, 2022 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
20. 2023-0962 CONSIDER (1) ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-004 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET AND (2) AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO JESUS BLUMENKRON, DBA KRONS PRO PAINTING, FOR REPAIRS TO THE HEMINGWAY PARK MAIN BUILDING FLOORS FUNDED BY A LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A MAINTENANCE & SERVICING ALLOCATIONS GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0067 CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MDG ASSOCIATES, INC FOR CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2023-0953 CONSIDER ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2, A SPECIAL DISTRICT, AND U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS ESCROW AGENT FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (CALAS PARK STORMWATER AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS)
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
23. 2024-0072 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2401, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2955.1 (BUDGET TRANSFERS) OF CHAPTER 9.5 (FISCAL ADMINISTRATION) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO: (1) REMOVE THE $25,000 LIMIT ON THE CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORITY TO APPROVE INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS, EXCEPT FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED TRANSFERS; (2) AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS TO APPROVE INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS, EXCEPT FOR PERSONNEL-RELATED TRANSFERS AND SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND (3) REQUIRE MONTHLY REPORTS TO CITY COUNCIL OF ALL CITY MANAGER OR DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR-APPROVED INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS" (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2024-0013 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2402, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING ARTICLE III ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE (TITLE 32) AND ARTICLE VIII ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO" (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2024-0061 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
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
