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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order a t 5:02 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes via Zoom teleconference.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom teleconference:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Jawane Hilton , Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Arleen Rojas
Also Present via Zoom teleconference:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David Roberts, Acting City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Tarik Rahmani, Director of F inance; Robert Lennox, Director of Community Services; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Cedric Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2021-963 PASTOR ROBERT OLIVER, HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD
Pastor Robert Oliver gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 8)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was recessed at 5:09 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:23 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Item No. 2. 2022-003 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Housing Authority to consider negotiations with Jordan Pynes and Emily Ware, Thomas Safran and Associates (TSA), with whom Authority is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David Roberts, Acting Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known as 526 W.
Carson Street and 21704 S. Figueroa Street / APN: 7343-019-901 and 7343-019-900. The Authority's real property negotiator will seek direction from the Authority Board regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 3. 2022-004 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations. Property: E. 223rd Street (APN 7315 -012-900, 7315-012-804) Agency negotiator: David Roberts, Acting City Manager Negotiating parties: City of Carson and All Offerors Meeting Price and Terms of Payment Criteria To Be Determined by City Council. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
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Item No. 4. 2022-017 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.
ACTION: At 11:47 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported no reportable action was taken.
Item No. 5. 2022-005 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54959.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows:
Ringo, Mario v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. (WCAB) Case No. ADJ11218481,
ADJ11218482, ADJ12649011.
ACTION: At 11:47 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported no reportable action was taken.
Item No. 6. 2022-026 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows:
Ellis, Andrea v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Marina Del Rey. (WCAB) Case No. ADJ12173069.
ACTION: At 11:47 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported no reportable action was taken.
Item No. 7. 2022-025 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.
ACTION: At 11:47 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported no reportable action was taken.
Item No. 8. 2022-010 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
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Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.
ACTION: The City Council authorized litigation on challenging S enate Bill 9 for its lack of being narrowly tailored to accomplish the objectives stated by the State.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 9. 2021-905 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF’S
STATION
Captain Jones provided a report/update on the following:
• School policing
• Active shooter training
• Three rules: 1) Run, 2) Hide; and 3) Fight
• Blood Drive scheduled next month
• Sheriff Deputies continue to work hard for the community • Thanked the Mayor and City Council for supporting the Carson Sheriff Station
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested the Mayor and City Council to send a letter to the Board Supervisors for assistance with school policing.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton inquired about any update on the apprehension of individuals who gunned down a young man in the community.
Captain Jones responded to his inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas inquired if the murder of Rodquece Beezer was gang related. Captain Jones responded to her inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested more information regarding the murder of Rodquece Beezer as soon as possible.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested Captain Jones to convey to the clergy and Sheriff Deputies the Mayor and City Council’s gratitude for their attendance at the wake.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to m ove up Item No. 22. with no objection heard.
Item No. 10. 2021-906 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 22.
Acting City Manager Roberts noted Assistant Chief Bennett was not available and would provide a report at the next City Council meeting.
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Item No. 11. 2021-934 PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
DOMINGUEZ HILLS REGARDING TOWN & GOWN BANNERS
Acting City Manager Roberts introduced David Gamboa and Myla Edmond, representatives from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).
David Gamboa introduced Myla Edmond, Associated Vice President of Communications and Marketing, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on Street Banners.
David Gamboa thanked the Mayor, City Council, City staff and Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw for their support.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton announced CSUDH will be hosting a City of Carson Night on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the T oro Dome; free admission offered to Carson residents. Also, free admission offered to the Women’s Basketball game at 5:30 P.M. and Men’s Basketball game at 7:30 P.M. More information is available at gotoros.com.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked David Gamboa, Myla Edmond and staff at CSUDH for their work. He inquired if there was a plan in place to post the American flag in support of Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day at various neighborhoods. David Gamboa noted he was working with City staff to cross reference which poles to use during certain days/holidays.
David Gamboa noted CSUDH will be starting spring semester in a remote capacity online on January 24, 2022 and back on campus on February 14, 2022.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 12. 2022-018 UPDATE FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICTS ON SEWER SPILL REPAIR IN CARSON
Robert Ferrante, Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, gave an update PowerPoint presentation on the 12/30/21 Sewer Spill and Response.
He introduced Brian Langpap, Public Information Officer.
Item No. 13. 2022-011 UPDATE FROM CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE
Matt Langer, Chief Operating Officer for Clean Power Alliance, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Quarterly Update.
Questions were asked and answered.
Item No. 14. 2022-019 PRESENTATION FROM TESLA ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS
Item No. 14 was heard after Item No. 35.
David Sacci , Project Developer for the Charging Infrastructure Group with Tesla, gave a City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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PowerPoint presentation on the Tesla Supercharger.
Questions were asked and answered.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes directed Acting City Manager Roberts to work with the City Attorney and Public Works staff and bring back a detailed report including questions and answers presented this evening with no objections heard.
Item No. 15. 2022-043 VIDEO PRESENTATION HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Item No. 15 was heard after Item No. 16.
Acting City Manager Roberts thanked staff for preparing the virtual video presentation and presented the video honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Item No. 16. 2022-044 PRESENTATION FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT REGARDING
TRANSFER STATION IN THE CITY OF CARSON
Item No. 16 was heard after Item No. 14.
Acting City Manager Roberts requested to continue this item and noted presenter from Waste Management was not available and would be available at the next City Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
CONSENT: (Items 17 to 34)
This item was heard after Item No. 15.
It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear.
After Item No. 9, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 22 for discussion with no objection heard.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 34 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to remove Item No. 32 for discussion.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Items No. 24 and 29 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items 1 7-34, except Item s No. 22, 24, 29, 32, and 34 , was unanimously carried by the following vote
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Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 17. 2022-013 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCES SOR AGENCY-MONTH
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2021-990 Resolution No. 22 -006, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,646,099.94, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 160706 THROUGH 161029
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2022-041 Resolution No. 22-01-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,748.99, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001843 THROUGH SA-001850
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-040 Resolution No. 22-01-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,260.09, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001876 through HA-001888
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-039 Resolution No. 22 -011, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,834,835.43, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 160706 THROUGH 161214
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2022-042 CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A REWARD FUND FOR
INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND
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CONVICTION OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
MURDER OF RODQUECE BEEZER (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 22 was heard after Item No. 9.
Acting City Manager Roberts gave a staff report.
Recommendation: APPROVE the authorization of a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the murder of Rodquece Beezer.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 23. 2021-919 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR INCIDENT (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2021-907 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON REDESIGNATION OF ALAMEDA BOULEVARD TO STATE ROUTE 47 (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 24 was heard after approval of Consent items.
Director Whitman gave a staff report and will come back with more details in a future report.
Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.
Item No. 25. 2021-937 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-013 TO AMEND
THE EXPENDITURE BUDGET OF THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE III FUND TO PERMIT THE
PURCHASE OF CONCRETE TRASH RECEPTACLES,
TABLES AND BENCHES FOR VARIOUS CITY PARKS (CITY
COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -013 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021/22 BUDGET IN THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE III FUND TO PURCHASE
CONCRETE TRASH RECEPTACLES, TABLES AND BENCHES
FOR VARIOUS CITY PARKS."
2. APPROVE the purchase of concrete trash receptacles, tables, and benches for various City parks from Outdoor Creations, Inc., for a total do-not-exceed cost of $69,407.69 (Exhibit No. 3).
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2021-962 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CARSON AND TAFOYA & ASSOCIATES (C-21-014) FOR
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REPAIRS AND
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 21-169 “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND"
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to the Public Works Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Tafoya & Associates to (1) increase the contract sum by $9,573.00, such that the total cost of the Agreement does not exceed $49,324.00 and (2) extend the Agreement term by three (3) additional months to end on April 26, 2022.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingency, if necessary, in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for unforeseen underground construction activities that may be encountered during construction, and the corresponding bond amount to complete the work.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 21-169 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND." (Exhibit No.3)
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2022-006 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMEND THE BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDERS FOR WORTHINGTON FORD, LONG
BEACH, CA, FOR DEALERSHIP PARTS, REPAIRS, AND
SERVICE ON CITY-OWNED FORD VEHICLES
Recommendation: AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to amend PO #22200339 for Worthington Ford not to exceed $43,066.35.
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ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2022-015 CONSIDER RATIFYING APPROVAL OF LICENSED TRAINING
PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. MAKE the findings set forth in the body of this report, and APPROVE waiver of the bidding requirements of Chapter 6 (Purchasing System) of Article II (Adminis tration) of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC), pursuant to CMC 2611(e) (Sole Source Purchasing), pertaining to the purchase from the American Red Cross as set forth in the Agreement.
2. Effective retroactively as of May 21, 2019 APPROVE the Agreement and RATIFY the then -Community Services Director's execution thereof (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 29. 2022-027 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE REGARDING THE "OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
VOICES" INITIATIVE (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 29 was heard after Item No. 24.
Acting City Manager Roberts gave a staff report.
Mayor and City Council were all in consensus to support the initiative.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.
Acting City Manager Roberts to send letter of support for the initiative on behalf of the Mayor and City Council with no objection heard.
Item No. 30. 2022-008 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF
SAND, GRAVEL AND ASPHALT FOR MAINTENANCE OF
LOMITA BOULEVARD AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO.
22-012 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND
BUDGET"
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the bidding requirements of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 26 11(d) (emergency purchasing);
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-012 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 IN THE
GENERAL FUND BUDGET"
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 31. 2022-023 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CARSON AND VENICE FAMILY CLINIC
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Carson and Venice Family Clinic; AND
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Carson and Venice Family Clinic.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 32. 2022-045 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON SHIPPERS TRANSPORT EXPRESS, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 32 was heard after Item No. 29.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas inquired if there were any changes to the settle agreement. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted there were none and clarified the agreement that was made between the City and Shippers Transport Express, Inc.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.
Item No. 33. 2022-007 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE MOTION APPROVED BY
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGARDING THE SEWER SPILL IN CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 34. 2021-686 UPDATE ON MOBILEHOME ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 34 was heard after Item No. 32.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear re quested the City C ouncil direct staff to bring forward a plan of action to include the mobilehome park zoning ordinance amendment.
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City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted she would bring two ordinances to the City Council the second meeting in March.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas inquired about the ordinance timeline. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani responded to her inquiry.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 35 to 36)
Item No. 35. 2022-002 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-007,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 10 (9 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 123 E.
223RD STREET (APN: 7335-024-024) WITHIN THE FUTURE
ANNEXATION AREA (CITY COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the property owner, MMVON Capital Holdings LLC, submitted the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter to the City of Carson requesting for annexation into the City of Carson Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Maintenance and Services). There are no noticing nor publication requirements required for this item beyond the Brown Act.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
At 8:43 P.M., Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:44 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing.
2. TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications.
3. CLOSE the public hearing.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -007, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 10 (9 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM
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DEVELOPMENT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 123 E.
223RD STREET (APN: 7335 -024-024) WITHIN THE FUTURE
ANNEXATION AREA"
5. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from MMVON Capital Holdings LLC.
ACTION: It was moved to adopt Resolution No. 22-007, as read by title only, on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/ Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 36. 2021-705 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REDISTRICTING OF
ESTABLISHED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS BASED ON THE
RESULTS OF THE 2020 DECENNIAL CENSUS ON
REDISTRICTING, AND REVIEW OF DRAFT MAP #1 AND
DRAFT MAP #2
Item No. 36 was heard after Item No. 13.
At 7:42 P.M., Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a staff report.
Andrew Westall, Demographer for Bear Demographics and Research , gave a PowerPoint presentation of the City Council Boundaries Draft Maps.
Questions were asked and answered.
Public Comment
William Koons
Offered comments in support of Draft Map #1 and would like to see all four districts on one map for better view of dividing lines between districts.
At 8:32 P.M., Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of the maps.
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Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing.
2. RECEIVE testimony from the Public on Draft Map #1 and Draft Map #2.
3. CLOSE the Public Hearing.
4. PROVIDE direction to Staff and the Demographer on Draft Map #1 and Draft Map #2.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered the report received and filed with no objection heard.
DISCUSSION: (Item 37)
Item No. 37. 2022-038 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 37 was heard after Item No. 34.
Director Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation on COVID-19 Update.
Discussion was held regarding the following:
• COVID-19 vaccination sites
• Home testing kits
• Availability of KN95 masks
Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION: Presentation was made and discussion held.
It was moved to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 P.M. on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment requests:
Phyllis Denise Bates Johnson
Rodquece Beezer
Antonio Conquilla
Jonathan Flagler
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
William Koons, Acting Chair of Environmental Commission Noted there are three vacancies on the Environmental Commission and expressed concern positions are not bring filled and requested appointments be made at the next City Council meeting.
Acting City Manager Roberts noted the Mayor’s interest for updates from each commission, committee and board to provide at the first meeting of each City Council meeting which the Mayor confirmed.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes directed Acting City Manager Roberts to place on the next agenda authorizing the Human Relations Commission to resume meeting and as discussed at the Disaster Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to add the following items to a future agenda: 1) Reconsider the amendment to the agenda ordinance requiring 2/3 vote (super majority) or 4 out of 5 Council Members to place an item on the agenda, and 2) Mobilehome Park Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) – None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS
NECESSARY)
The Closed Session items were announced earlier in the meeting.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 10:37 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 11:47 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Closed Session Item No. 4
No reportable action was taken.
Closed Session Item No. 5
No reportable action was taken.
Closed Session Item No. 6
No reportable action was taken.
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting - 5:00 P.M.
January 18, 2022
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Closed Session Item No. 7
No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 P. M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
APPROVED BY CARSON
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
HOUSING AUTHORITY
03-01-2022
Approved as Submitted. JD/CH 5/0