City of Carson
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2024-0386 BISHOP BYRON SMITH OF GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN LOVE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0505 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0506 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. 2024-0143 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0424 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FOR BEING ONE OF THE TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN THE NATION
6. 2024-0415 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON HIGH SOFTBALL AS MARINE LEAGUE AND LA CITY CHAMPIONS
7. 2024-0444 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON HIGH BASEBALL BALL AS MARINE LEAGUE 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEARS
8. 2024-0445 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON TRACK TEAM AS CITY CHAMPIONS FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
9. 2024-0421 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ( JUNE 12TH)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
10. 2024-0446 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MAY 22, 2024 (REGULAR)
CONSENT
11. 2024-0447 Resolution No. 24-0447, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,320,756.26, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 172968 THROUGH 173561
12. 2024-0160 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
13. 2024-0164 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0439 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 1164, THE PROPERTY TAX EXCLUSION FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0440 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 1494, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT CITIES FROM ENTERING INTO SALES REBATE AGREEMENTS WITH RETAILERS AND NULLIFY ALL EXISTING SALES TAX REBATE AGREEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0043 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 21-032 WITH ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC FOR ACTIVITY REGISTRATION AND FACILITY RESERVATION SOFTWARE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0425 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE EQUIPMENT INSURANCE, EARTHQUAKE, CYBER LIABILITY, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, DRONE INSURANCE, CRIME INSURANCE, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY AND FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FY 2024/25 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0398 CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RATIFYING ECRG GRANT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC) ALREADY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND DTSC, AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-051 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE ECRG GRANTS AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0288 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR UPGRADING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FOUR (4) INTERSECTIONS - PROJECT NO. 1649 [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-5403(030)](CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0401 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1726 (COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD AND EAST PARKING LOT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0391 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-047 AND APPROVAL TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE EXISTING FOUR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (RJ NOBLE, ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT) FOR PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL PAVING MAINTENANCE FOR EACH DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY CARSON)
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
22. 2024-0500 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NOS. 24-2407 AND 24-2408 APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, ZONE CHANGE NO. 189- 22, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25-21 (FIGUEROA STREET BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN), AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 26-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CARSON MAIN STREET LLC, FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20601 S. MAIN STREET, APN 7336-003-043 (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION
23. 2024-0436 FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2
24. 2024-0433 CONSIDER: (1) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2411 TO AMEND CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.5 TO (I) REQUIRE PERMITTEES TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THEIR REPORTED REVENUES, COSTS OF OPERATION, AND USE OF NET PROCEEDS OF THEIR FIREWORKS STANDS AND (II) REQUIRE CITY AUDITING OF PERMITTEES’ REPORTED REVENUES, COSTS OF OPERATION, AND USE OF NET PROCEEDS OF FIREWORKS STANDS; AND (2) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE AMOUNTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE INVOLVING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0171 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)
26. 2024-0501 CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2403 THAT WOULD AMEND SECTION 3301 (ADDITION TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE) OF CHAPTER 3 (POUND REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ENTRY OF DOGS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASHING OF DOGS THAT ARE EXCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PROHIBITION AGAINST ENTRY (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. 2024-0386 BISHOP BYRON SMITH OF GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN LOVE CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0505 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0506 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. 2024-0143 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0424 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FOR BEING ONE OF THE TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN THE NATION
6. 2024-0415 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON HIGH SOFTBALL AS MARINE LEAGUE AND LA CITY CHAMPIONS
7. 2024-0444 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON HIGH BASEBALL BALL AS MARINE LEAGUE 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEARS
8. 2024-0445 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON TRACK TEAM AS CITY CHAMPIONS FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
9. 2024-0421 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ( JUNE 12TH)
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
10. 2024-0446 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MAY 22, 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.
11. 2024-0447 Resolution No. 24-0447, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,320,756.26, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 172968 THROUGH 173561
12. 2024-0160 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
13. 2024-0164 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0439 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 1164, THE PROPERTY TAX EXCLUSION FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0440 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 1494, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT CITIES FROM ENTERING INTO SALES REBATE AGREEMENTS WITH RETAILERS AND NULLIFY ALL EXISTING SALES TAX REBATE AGREEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0043 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 21-032 WITH ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC FOR ACTIVITY REGISTRATION AND FACILITY RESERVATION SOFTWARE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0425 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE EQUIPMENT INSURANCE, EARTHQUAKE, CYBER LIABILITY, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, DRONE INSURANCE, CRIME INSURANCE, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY AND FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FY 2024/25 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0398 CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RATIFYING ECRG GRANT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC) ALREADY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND DTSC, AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-051 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE ECRG GRANTS AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0288 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR UPGRADING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FOUR (4) INTERSECTIONS - PROJECT NO. 1649 [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-5403(030)](CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0401 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1726 (COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD AND EAST PARKING LOT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0391 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-047 AND APPROVAL TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE EXISTING FOUR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (RJ NOBLE, ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT) FOR PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL PAVING MAINTENANCE FOR EACH DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY CARSON)
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.
22. 2024-0500 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NOS. 24-2407 AND 24-2408 APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, ZONE CHANGE NO. 189- 22, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25-21 (FIGUEROA STREET BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN), AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 26-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CARSON MAIN STREET LLC, FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20601 S. MAIN STREET, APN 7336-003-043 (CITY COUNCIL)
DISCUSSION
23. 2024-0436 FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2
24. 2024-0433 CONSIDER: (1) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2411 TO AMEND CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.5 TO (I) REQUIRE PERMITTEES TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THEIR REPORTED REVENUES, COSTS OF OPERATION, AND USE OF NET PROCEEDS OF THEIR FIREWORKS STANDS AND (II) REQUIRE CITY AUDITING OF PERMITTEES’ REPORTED REVENUES, COSTS OF OPERATION, AND USE OF NET PROCEEDS OF FIREWORKS STANDS; AND (2) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE AMOUNTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE INVOLVING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0171 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)
26. 2024-0501 CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2403 THAT WOULD AMEND SECTION 3301 (ADDITION TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE) OF CHAPTER 3 (POUND REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ENTRY OF DOGS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASHING OF DOGS THAT ARE EXCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PROHIBITION AGAINST ENTRY (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, June 4, 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. 2024-0386 BISHOP BYRON SMITH OF GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN LOVE CHURCH
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2024-0505 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2024-0506 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. 2024-0143 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2024-0424 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FOR BEING ONE OF THE TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN THE NATION
6. 2024-0415 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON HIGH SOFTBALL AS MARINE LEAGUE AND LA CITY CHAMPIONS
7. 2024-0444 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON HIGH BASEBALL BALL AS MARINE LEAGUE 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEARS
8. 2024-0445 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CARSON TRACK TEAM AS CITY CHAMPIONS FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
9. 2024-0421 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ( JUNE 12TH)
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
10. 2024-0446 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: MAY 22, 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.
11. 2024-0447 Resolution No. 24-0447, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,320,756.26, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 172968 THROUGH 173561
12. 2024-0160 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
13. 2024-0164 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
14. 2024-0439 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 1164, THE PROPERTY TAX EXCLUSION FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (CITY COUNCIL)
15. 2024-0440 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING SENATE BILL 1494, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT CITIES FROM ENTERING INTO SALES REBATE AGREEMENTS WITH RETAILERS AND NULLIFY ALL EXISTING SALES TAX REBATE AGREEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
16. 2024-0043 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 21-032 WITH ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC FOR ACTIVITY REGISTRATION AND FACILITY RESERVATION SOFTWARE SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
17. 2024-0425 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, ALL-RISK PROPERTY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE EQUIPMENT INSURANCE, EARTHQUAKE, CYBER LIABILITY, VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, DRONE INSURANCE, CRIME INSURANCE, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY AND FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FY 2024/25 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. 2024-0398 CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S EQUITABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT (ECRG) GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RATIFYING ECRG GRANT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL (DTSC) ALREADY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND DTSC, AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-051 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE ECRG GRANTS AND AUTHORIZE RELATED EXPENDITURES (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2024-0288 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) FOR UPGRADING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FOUR (4) INTERSECTIONS - PROJECT NO. 1649 [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-5403(030)](CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2024-0401 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1726 (COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD AND EAST PARKING LOT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2024-0391 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-047 AND APPROVAL TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE EXISTING FOUR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (RJ NOBLE, ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT) FOR PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL PAVING MAINTENANCE FOR EACH DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY CARSON)
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.
22. 2024-0500 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NOS. 24-2407 AND 24-2408 APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, ZONE CHANGE NO. 189- 22, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25-21 (FIGUEROA STREET BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN), AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 26-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CARSON MAIN STREET LLC, FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20601 S. MAIN STREET, APN 7336-003-043 (CITY COUNCIL)
18. DISCUSSION
23. 2024-0436 FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2
24. 2024-0433 CONSIDER: (1) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2411 TO AMEND CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3101.5 TO (I) REQUIRE PERMITTEES TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THEIR REPORTED REVENUES, COSTS OF OPERATION, AND USE OF NET PROCEEDS OF THEIR FIREWORKS STANDS AND (II) REQUIRE CITY AUDITING OF PERMITTEES’ REPORTED REVENUES, COSTS OF OPERATION, AND USE OF NET PROCEEDS OF FIREWORKS STANDS; AND (2) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-050 TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE AMOUNTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE INVOLVING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (CITY COUNCIL)
25. 2024-0171 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)
26. 2024-0501 CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-2403 THAT WOULD AMEND SECTION 3301 (ADDITION TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE) OF CHAPTER 3 (POUND REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ENTRY OF DOGS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASHING OF DOGS THAT ARE EXCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PROHIBITION AGAINST ENTRY (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
