City of Carson
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0081 PASTOR MICHAEL J. FISHER FROM GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0076 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0127 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0125 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
5. 2024-0058 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. 2024-0109 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FROM THE OFFICE OF 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. 2024-0090 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSUL GENERAL EDGAR B. BADAJOS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
8. 2024-0108 PRESENTATION FROM MCKENZIE NEELY-WRIGHT AND NEMESIS NGUYEN FROM AT&T
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9. 2024-0060 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 6, 2024 (REGULAR)
CONSENT
10. 2024-0115 Resolution No. 24-020, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $4,249,374.03 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 171567 THROUGH 171747. TOTAL OF $900.00 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1279 THROUGH 1279, WHICH ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE CITY.
11. 2024-0116 Resolution No. 24-02-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,250.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001975 through HA-001977
12. 2024-0117 Resolution No. 24-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,091.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001913 THROUGH SA-001915
13. 2024-0119 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0112 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES WITH BARIO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND ON-CALL MEDIA SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL).
15. 2024-0118 CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 WITH VASQUEZ & COMPANY (CITY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR) (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0113 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF UPDATED PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY 'S NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0068 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL, SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OVER CITY BUS STOPS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0077 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-018, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE DELINEATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PIPELINES AND OTHER FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE AWARDED TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS LLC" (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0086 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0094 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION, INC SERVICES AGREEMENT (C22-116) TO RATIFY AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT FROM WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION TO CLIMATEC, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2023-0634 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC., (C21-073) TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR, TO ADD ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING COLLECTION & MOBILE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION DIVISION, AND FINANCE BUSINESS LICENSING DIVISION USE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-175 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2024-0070 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1778, OUTDOOR SCOREBOARDS REPLACEMENT AT CITY PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0124 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-021 APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721 (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
28. 2024-0114 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT 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)
DISCUSSION
24. 2024-0123 CONSIDER APPROVING AN UPDATED CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 1.02.03 RELATED TO SEATING ON THE DAIS AND ANY PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY OF THE CITY COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2023-0918 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-010 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL).
26. 2024-0062 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
27. 2024-0111 SECOND READING 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)
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. 2024-0081 PASTOR MICHAEL J. FISHER FROM GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0076 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0127 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0125 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
5. 2024-0058 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. 2024-0109 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FROM THE OFFICE OF 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. 2024-0090 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSUL GENERAL EDGAR B. BADAJOS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
8. 2024-0108 PRESENTATION FROM MCKENZIE NEELY-WRIGHT AND NEMESIS NGUYEN FROM AT&T
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
9. 2024-0060 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 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.
10. 2024-0115 Resolution No. 24-020, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $4,249,374.03 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 171567 THROUGH 171747. TOTAL OF $900.00 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1279 THROUGH 1279, WHICH ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE CITY.
11. 2024-0116 Resolution No. 24-02-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,250.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001975 through HA-001977
12. 2024-0117 Resolution No. 24-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,091.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001913 THROUGH SA-001915
13. 2024-0119 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0112 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES WITH BARIO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND ON-CALL MEDIA SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL).
15. 2024-0118 CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 WITH VASQUEZ & COMPANY (CITY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR) (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0113 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF UPDATED PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY 'S NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0068 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL, SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OVER CITY BUS STOPS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0077 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-018, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE DELINEATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PIPELINES AND OTHER FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE AWARDED TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS LLC" (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0086 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0094 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION, INC SERVICES AGREEMENT (C22-116) TO RATIFY AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT FROM WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION TO CLIMATEC, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2023-0634 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC., (C21-073) TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR, TO ADD ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING COLLECTION & MOBILE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION DIVISION, AND FINANCE BUSINESS LICENSING DIVISION USE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-175 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2024-0070 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1778, OUTDOOR SCOREBOARDS REPLACEMENT AT CITY PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0124 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-021 APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721 (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.
28. 2024-0114 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT 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)
DISCUSSION
24. 2024-0123 CONSIDER APPROVING AN UPDATED CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 1.02.03 RELATED TO SEATING ON THE DAIS AND ANY PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY OF THE CITY COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2023-0918 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-010 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL).
26. 2024-0062 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
27. 2024-0111 SECOND READING 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)
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 20, 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. 2024-0081 PASTOR MICHAEL J. FISHER FROM GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0076 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0127 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
4. 2024-0125 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
5. 2024-0058 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
6. 2024-0109 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FROM THE OFFICE OF 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. 2024-0090 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONSUL GENERAL EDGAR B. BADAJOS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
8. 2024-0108 PRESENTATION FROM MCKENZIE NEELY-WRIGHT AND NEMESIS NGUYEN FROM AT&T
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
9. 2024-0060 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 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.
10. 2024-0115 Resolution No. 24-020, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS: TOTAL OF $4,249,374.03 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 171567 THROUGH 171747. TOTAL OF $900.00 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1279 THROUGH 1279, WHICH ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE CITY.
11. 2024-0116 Resolution No. 24-02-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,250.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001975 through HA-001977
12. 2024-0117 Resolution No. 24-02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,091.25, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001913 THROUGH SA-001915
13. 2024-0119 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0112 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES WITH BARIO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND ON-CALL MEDIA SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL).
15. 2024-0118 CONSIDER A RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 WITH VASQUEZ & COMPANY (CITY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR) (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0113 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF UPDATED PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY 'S NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0068 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL, SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OVER CITY BUS STOPS (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0077 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-018, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE DELINEATION OF CERTAIN LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PIPELINES AND OTHER FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE AWARDED TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS LLC" (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0086 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0094 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION, INC SERVICES AGREEMENT (C22-116) TO RATIFY AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF THE SERVICE AGREEMENT FROM WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION TO CLIMATEC, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2023-0634 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC., (C21-073) TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR, TO ADD ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESSING COLLECTION & MOBILE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION DIVISION, AND FINANCE BUSINESS LICENSING DIVISION USE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-175 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2024-0070 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1778, OUTDOOR SCOREBOARDS REPLACEMENT AT CITY PARKS (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0124 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-021 APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721 (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.
28. 2024-0114 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE SECOND READING AND ADOPT 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)
18. DISCUSSION
24. 2024-0123 CONSIDER APPROVING AN UPDATED CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 1.02.03 RELATED TO SEATING ON THE DAIS AND ANY PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEOGRAPHY OF THE CITY COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2023-0918 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-010 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL).
26. 2024-0062 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
27. 2024-0111 SECOND READING 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)
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
