City of Carson
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0205 PASTOR DONALD COOK II FROM FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CARSON
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0232 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0233 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
4. 2024-0138 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0132 INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CSUDH), PRESIDENT DR. THOMAS A. PARHAM; AND CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CSUDH THAT ESTABLISHED THE INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.
6. 2024-0103 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL PROJECT
7. 2024-0105 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
8. 2024-0080 UPDATE BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9. 2024-0149 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 20, 2024 (REGULAR) AND MARCH 6, 2024 (ADJOURNED REGULAR)
CONSENT
10. 2024-0218 Resolution No. 24-031, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,782,442.23, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 171970 THROUGH 172157
11. 2024-0219 Resolution No. 24-03-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,776.68, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001978 through HA-001980
12. 2024-0220 Resolution No. 24-03-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001916 THROUGH SA-001916
13. 2024-0222 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0227 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT ON AB 1852 AUTHORED BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLANCA PACHECO (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0215 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23-117, UPDATING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS (CPSA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2023-0855 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW 2024 FORD TRUCKS - ONE (1) FORD F-150 LIGHTNING, ONE (1) FORD F-350, ONE (1) AND FORD F-550 - FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0135 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-030 AND AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER CORPORATION FOR MOWING AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL).
18. 2024-0187 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, FOR ONE NEW ELECTRIC POWERED 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING PICK-UP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2023-0931 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1704, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-028 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 1704 CITY HALL FAÇADE RENOVATION PROJECT; AND CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0120 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1787 (CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CARPET UPGRADES), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0179 CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-024, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) LIST BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0226 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2404, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO ARTICLE X OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZING CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" (CITY COUNCIL)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
DISCUSSION
22. 2024-0175 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2406, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 63120.1 (CONTRACTORS) TO PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS APPLYING FOR PERMITS FOR CERTAIN LARGE PROJECTS TO DISCLOSE LABOR VIOLATIONS" (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0166 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
24. 2024-0225 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF: (1) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE) PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN; AND (2) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CARSON ZONING MAP PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS, EFFECTUATING REZONING OF PROPERTIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN" (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. 2024-0205 PASTOR DONALD COOK II FROM FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CARSON
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0232 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0233 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
4. 2024-0138 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0132 INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CSUDH), PRESIDENT DR. THOMAS A. PARHAM; AND CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CSUDH THAT ESTABLISHED THE INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.
6. 2024-0103 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL PROJECT
7. 2024-0105 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
8. 2024-0080 UPDATE BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
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. 2024-0149 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 20, 2024 (REGULAR) AND MARCH 6, 2024 (ADJOURNED 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. 2024-0218 Resolution No. 24-031, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,782,442.23, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 171970 THROUGH 172157
11. 2024-0219 Resolution No. 24-03-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,776.68, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001978 through HA-001980
12. 2024-0220 Resolution No. 24-03-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001916 THROUGH SA-001916
13. 2024-0222 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0227 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT ON AB 1852 AUTHORED BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLANCA PACHECO (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0215 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23-117, UPDATING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS (CPSA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2023-0855 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW 2024 FORD TRUCKS - ONE (1) FORD F-150 LIGHTNING, ONE (1) FORD F-350, ONE (1) AND FORD F-550 - FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0135 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-030 AND AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER CORPORATION FOR MOWING AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL).
18. 2024-0187 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, FOR ONE NEW ELECTRIC POWERED 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING PICK-UP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2023-0931 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1704, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-028 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 1704 CITY HALL FAÇADE RENOVATION PROJECT; AND CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0120 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1787 (CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CARPET UPGRADES), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0179 CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-024, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) LIST BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0226 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2404, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO ARTICLE X OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZING CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" (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
22. 2024-0175 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2406, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 63120.1 (CONTRACTORS) TO PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS APPLYING FOR PERMITS FOR CERTAIN LARGE PROJECTS TO DISCLOSE LABOR VIOLATIONS" (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0166 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
24. 2024-0225 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF: (1) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE) PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN; AND (2) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CARSON ZONING MAP PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS, EFFECTUATING REZONING OF PROPERTIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN" (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, March 19, 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. 2024-0205 PASTOR DONALD COOK II FROM FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CARSON
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0232 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0233 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
4. 2024-0138 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0132 INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CSUDH), PRESIDENT DR. THOMAS A. PARHAM; AND CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CSUDH THAT ESTABLISHED THE INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.
6. 2024-0103 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL PROJECT
7. 2024-0105 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
8. 2024-0080 UPDATE BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
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. 2024-0149 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 20, 2024 (REGULAR) AND MARCH 6, 2024 (ADJOURNED 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. 2024-0218 Resolution No. 24-031, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,782,442.23, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 171970 THROUGH 172157
11. 2024-0219 Resolution No. 24-03-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,776.68, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001978 through HA-001980
12. 2024-0220 Resolution No. 24-03-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001916 THROUGH SA-001916
13. 2024-0222 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0227 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT ON AB 1852 AUTHORED BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLANCA PACHECO (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0215 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23-117, UPDATING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS (CPSA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2023-0855 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW 2024 FORD TRUCKS - ONE (1) FORD F-150 LIGHTNING, ONE (1) FORD F-350, ONE (1) AND FORD F-550 - FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0135 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-030 AND AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAYZER CORPORATION FOR MOWING AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL).
18. 2024-0187 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, FOR ONE NEW ELECTRIC POWERED 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING PICK-UP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2023-0931 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1704, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-028 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 1704 CITY HALL FAÇADE RENOVATION PROJECT; AND CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0120 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1787 (CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CARPET UPGRADES), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0179 CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-024, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) LIST BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0226 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2404, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO ARTICLE X OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZING CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" (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
22. 2024-0175 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2406, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 63120.1 (CONTRACTORS) TO PART 5 (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS APPLYING FOR PERMITS FOR CERTAIN LARGE PROJECTS TO DISCLOSE LABOR VIOLATIONS" (CITY COUNCIL)
23. 2024-0166 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
24. 2024-0225 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2405, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF: (1) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE) PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN; AND (2) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CARSON ZONING MAP PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS, EFFECTUATING REZONING OF PROPERTIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN" (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
