City of Carson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION
1. 2023-0348 PASTOR WALTER R. TUCKER, III OF TRUTH AND LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2023-0362 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2023-0377 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. 2023-0350 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2023-0360 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FOR 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CARSON RESIDENT GLORIA HUGHES
6. 2023-0353 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO ITELIA WALKER AS CARSON’S NOMINEE FOR THE 58TH ANNUAL OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION AWARD
7. 2023-0361 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO RALPH FELIX AND CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
8. 2023-0226 PRESENTATION BY VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, JUAN BAEZ, AT LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE
9. 2023-0378 INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, CAROLYN COLEMAN
10. 2023-0345 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM KILEY & ASSOCIATES
11. 2023-0356 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 21 - 27, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
12. 2023-0341 PRESENTATION: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER: INSIGHTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13. 2023-0351 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 20, 2023 (SPECIAL) AND MAY 2, 2023 (REGULAR)
CONSENT
14. 2023-0363 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2023
15. 2023-0357 Resolution No. 23-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,151,175.81, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 167439 THROUGH 167651
16. 2023-0358 Resolution No. 23-06-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,557.73, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001943 through HA-001945
17. 2023-0359 Resolution No. 23-06-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,659.30, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001895 THROUGH SA-001898
18. 2023-0314 CONSIDER RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 1017 AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2023-0366 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN NEW PANAVIEW MULTI-SPORT SCOREBOARDS FROM DAKTRONICS, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2023-0380 CONSIDER APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO COVENANT AND AGREEMENT FOR CARSON GARDENS APARTMENTS, MODIFYING THE AGE-RELATED OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION FROM 62+ YEARS OF AGE FOR ALL OCCUPANTS TO 62+ YEARS OF AGE FOR ALL HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2023-0373 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FORM 130 DESIGNATING AGENTS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO STATE AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) REIMBURSEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2023-0344 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACTS
23. 2023-0349 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND RMF CONTRACTING, INC. (C-22-220) TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS TO CALAS PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2023-0300 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE R FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 4,220,000.00 FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES - FIGUEROA ST AT 234TH ST, FIGUEROA ST AT 223RD ST, FIGUEROA ST AT VICTORIA ST / 190TH ST, MAIN ST AT 220TH ST, MAIN ST AT ALBERTONI ST, AND MAIN ST AT VICTORIA ST.
25. 2023-0315 CONSIDER AWARDING AN ON-CALL CONTRACT TO RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR AS NEEDED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SAFETY WORKBOOTS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2023-0331 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-086 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1 (BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2023-24 (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2023-0347 CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET, COLFAX CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW 2024 CHEVROLET COLORADO MID-SIZE TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE (LBM) DIVISION
28. 2023-0336 CONSIDER APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH SILVERLINE NEVADA, LTD, DBA CALIFORNIA FENCE & SUPPLY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FENCING AND GATES, AND ELIMINATING CALIFORNIA CORNERS FOR PICKLE BALL COURT CONVERSION AT HEMINGWAY PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2023-0368 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BIDS FOR RFP NO. 23-014: CITY-WIDE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
DISCUSSION
30. 2023-0376 CONSIDER A REMINDER REGARDING RESOLUTION 20-139 SOLEMNLY PROCLAIMING SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (CITY COUNCIL)
31. 2023-0372 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE CITY’S SPECIAL EVENTS FUND BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT ADVISORY FIRM (CITY COUNCIL).
32. 2023-0279 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING CITY’S SUPPORT FOR VETERANS HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON
33. 2023-0367 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED GUARANTEE LETTER FROM THE CITY OF CARSON TO LA28 REGARDING THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES BEING HELD AT DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
34. 2023-0343 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 3
35. 2023-0352 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMMISSION (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. 2023-0348 PASTOR WALTER R. TUCKER, III OF TRUTH AND LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION
2. 2023-0362 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2023-0377 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. 2023-0350 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2023-0360 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FOR 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CARSON RESIDENT GLORIA HUGHES
6. 2023-0353 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO ITELIA WALKER AS CARSON’S NOMINEE FOR THE 58TH ANNUAL OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION AWARD
7. 2023-0361 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO RALPH FELIX AND CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
8. 2023-0226 PRESENTATION BY VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, JUAN BAEZ, AT LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE
9. 2023-0378 INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, CAROLYN COLEMAN
10. 2023-0345 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM KILEY & ASSOCIATES
11. 2023-0356 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 21 - 27, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
12. 2023-0341 PRESENTATION: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER: INSIGHTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.
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
13. 2023-0351 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 20, 2023 (SPECIAL) AND MAY 2, 2023 (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.
14. 2023-0363 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2023
15. 2023-0357 Resolution No. 23-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,151,175.81, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 167439 THROUGH 167651
16. 2023-0358 Resolution No. 23-06-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,557.73, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001943 through HA-001945
17. 2023-0359 Resolution No. 23-06-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,659.30, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001895 THROUGH SA-001898
18. 2023-0314 CONSIDER RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 1017 AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2023-0366 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN NEW PANAVIEW MULTI-SPORT SCOREBOARDS FROM DAKTRONICS, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2023-0380 CONSIDER APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO COVENANT AND AGREEMENT FOR CARSON GARDENS APARTMENTS, MODIFYING THE AGE-RELATED OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION FROM 62+ YEARS OF AGE FOR ALL OCCUPANTS TO 62+ YEARS OF AGE FOR ALL HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2023-0373 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FORM 130 DESIGNATING AGENTS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO STATE AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) REIMBURSEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2023-0344 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACTS
23. 2023-0349 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND RMF CONTRACTING, INC. (C-22-220) TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS TO CALAS PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2023-0300 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE R FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 4,220,000.00 FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES - FIGUEROA ST AT 234TH ST, FIGUEROA ST AT 223RD ST, FIGUEROA ST AT VICTORIA ST / 190TH ST, MAIN ST AT 220TH ST, MAIN ST AT ALBERTONI ST, AND MAIN ST AT VICTORIA ST.
25. 2023-0315 CONSIDER AWARDING AN ON-CALL CONTRACT TO RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR AS NEEDED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SAFETY WORKBOOTS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2023-0331 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-086 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1 (BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2023-24 (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2023-0347 CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET, COLFAX CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW 2024 CHEVROLET COLORADO MID-SIZE TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE (LBM) DIVISION
28. 2023-0336 CONSIDER APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH SILVERLINE NEVADA, LTD, DBA CALIFORNIA FENCE & SUPPLY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FENCING AND GATES, AND ELIMINATING CALIFORNIA CORNERS FOR PICKLE BALL COURT CONVERSION AT HEMINGWAY PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2023-0368 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BIDS FOR RFP NO. 23-014: CITY-WIDE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
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
30. 2023-0376 CONSIDER A REMINDER REGARDING RESOLUTION 20-139 SOLEMNLY PROCLAIMING SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (CITY COUNCIL)
31. 2023-0372 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE CITY’S SPECIAL EVENTS FUND BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT ADVISORY FIRM (CITY COUNCIL).
32. 2023-0279 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING CITY’S SUPPORT FOR VETERANS HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON
33. 2023-0367 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED GUARANTEE LETTER FROM THE CITY OF CARSON TO LA28 REGARDING THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES BEING HELD AT DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
34. 2023-0343 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 3
35. 2023-0352 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMMISSION (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, May 16, 2023, 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. 2023-0348 PASTOR WALTER R. TUCKER, III OF TRUTH AND LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
5. CLOSED SESSION
2. 2023-0362 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
3. 2023-0377 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. 2023-0350 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
5. 2023-0360 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION FOR 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CARSON RESIDENT GLORIA HUGHES
6. 2023-0353 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO ITELIA WALKER AS CARSON’S NOMINEE FOR THE 58TH ANNUAL OLDER AMERICANS RECOGNITION AWARD
7. 2023-0361 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO RALPH FELIX AND CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
8. 2023-0226 PRESENTATION BY VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, JUAN BAEZ, AT LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE
9. 2023-0378 INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, CAROLYN COLEMAN
10. 2023-0345 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM KILEY & ASSOCIATES
11. 2023-0356 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 21 - 27, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
12. 2023-0341 PRESENTATION: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER: INSIGHTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.
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
13. 2023-0351 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 20, 2023 (SPECIAL) AND MAY 2, 2023 (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.
14. 2023-0363 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2023
15. 2023-0357 Resolution No. 23-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,151,175.81, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 167439 THROUGH 167651
16. 2023-0358 Resolution No. 23-06-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,557.73, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-001943 through HA-001945
17. 2023-0359 Resolution No. 23-06-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,659.30, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001895 THROUGH SA-001898
18. 2023-0314 CONSIDER RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 1017 AND THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721 (CITY COUNCIL)
19. 2023-0366 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIFTEEN NEW PANAVIEW MULTI-SPORT SCOREBOARDS FROM DAKTRONICS, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
20. 2023-0380 CONSIDER APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO COVENANT AND AGREEMENT FOR CARSON GARDENS APARTMENTS, MODIFYING THE AGE-RELATED OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION FROM 62+ YEARS OF AGE FOR ALL OCCUPANTS TO 62+ YEARS OF AGE FOR ALL HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS (CITY COUNCIL)
21. 2023-0373 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) FORM 130 DESIGNATING AGENTS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO STATE AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) REIMBURSEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
22. 2023-0344 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACTS
23. 2023-0349 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND RMF CONTRACTING, INC. (C-22-220) TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS TO CALAS PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
24. 2023-0300 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE R FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 4,220,000.00 FOR PROJECT NO. 1657: TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES - FIGUEROA ST AT 234TH ST, FIGUEROA ST AT 223RD ST, FIGUEROA ST AT VICTORIA ST / 190TH ST, MAIN ST AT 220TH ST, MAIN ST AT ALBERTONI ST, AND MAIN ST AT VICTORIA ST.
25. 2023-0315 CONSIDER AWARDING AN ON-CALL CONTRACT TO RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR AS NEEDED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SAFETY WORKBOOTS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES (CITY COUNCIL)
26. 2023-0331 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-086 APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB-1 (BEALL) "ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017" FOR FY 2023-24 (CITY COUNCIL)
27. 2023-0347 CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET, COLFAX CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW 2024 CHEVROLET COLORADO MID-SIZE TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE (LBM) DIVISION
28. 2023-0336 CONSIDER APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH SILVERLINE NEVADA, LTD, DBA CALIFORNIA FENCE & SUPPLY, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FENCING AND GATES, AND ELIMINATING CALIFORNIA CORNERS FOR PICKLE BALL COURT CONVERSION AT HEMINGWAY PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
29. 2023-0368 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BIDS FOR RFP NO. 23-014: CITY-WIDE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
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
30. 2023-0376 CONSIDER A REMINDER REGARDING RESOLUTION 20-139 SOLEMNLY PROCLAIMING SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (CITY COUNCIL)
31. 2023-0372 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE CITY’S SPECIAL EVENTS FUND BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT ADVISORY FIRM (CITY COUNCIL).
32. 2023-0279 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING CITY’S SUPPORT FOR VETERANS HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON
33. 2023-0367 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED GUARANTEE LETTER FROM THE CITY OF CARSON TO LA28 REGARDING THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES BEING HELD AT DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
34. 2023-0343 FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 3
35. 2023-0352 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMMISSION (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
