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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order a t 5:00 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 Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present via Zoom teleconference:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., C ity Manager; S unny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Robert Lennox, Acting Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Tarik Rahmani, Director of Finance ; Michael Whittiker, Acting Director of Community Services; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2022-093 REVEREND THOMAS ALEXANDER, CARSON CHRISTIAN
OUTREACH APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH
Reverend Thomas Alexander gave the invocation.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
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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 5:07 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:28 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:
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 6)
Item No. 2. 2022-053 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 Auth ority 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 proper ty 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. 2022-054 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. 2022-081 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 three cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken in two cases.
At 9:59 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action for the third case.
Item No. 5. 2022-082 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / EMPLOYMENT
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed sess ion will be held pursuant to Government Code section 54957 (b)(1) for purposes of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee (for the position of the City Manager).
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 6. 2022-101 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with David Roberts, Acting City Manager of City and its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017 and AFSCME
Local 809.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 7. 2022-016 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 9.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked Captain Jones if he would like to be part of the School Safety Ad Hoc Committee along with Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton and Council Member Rojas. Capt ain Jones stated that he or Lieutenant Bolder will be part of the committee.
He announced/reported on the following:
• Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive held last week • Response to group homes and adolescent care facilities • Virtual Coffee with the Captain on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 10:00 A.M . For more City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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information, refer to Sheriff website, social media platforms or contact the Community Relations Office at the Carson Sheriff Station
• Catalytic Converter Prevention and Identification Etching Eve nt on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Carson Community Center . For more information, refer to Sheriff website, social media platforms or contact the Community Relations Office at the Carson Sheriff Station
• School safety and vehicle traffic mitigation alternatives at Stephen M. White Middle School
• Response to schools and homes regarding teen dating violence • Communication
Item No. 8. 2022-037 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Acting City Manager Roberts noted Assistant Chief Bennett was not available.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 9. 2022-116 PRESENTATION FROM TANYA ORTIZ FRANKLIN, BOARD
MEMBER FOR LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT 7
Item No. 9 was heard after Closed Session Report.
Dr. Tanya Ortiz Franklin gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton inquired h ow to create safety for the children.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested M ayor Pro Tempore Hilton and Council Member Rojas to create a School Safety A d Hoc Committee to work with Board Member Franklin on safety issues.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Rojas asked what the Los Angeles Unified School District’s plans to combat cyber bullying and suggested a workshop.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated many students suffering from the digital divide with some students not h aving internet at home, the need for nurses in schools, and the need for more funds to be added to the budget.
Dr. Franklin offered comments and announced the College Signing Day on April 30, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at California State University Dominguez Hills.
Mayor and City Council agreed for presence of school police officers at all Carson campuses.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested suggestions from her colleagues and a report from the School Safety Ad Hoc Committee in 30 days.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard after Item No. 16.
Liz Foisia – Item No. 30
Referred to Section 605 of the City Charter regarding the removal of a commissioner and noted the removal of Rick Pulido from the Environmental Commission was not justified. She believes public officials must strive to serve their constituents wit h a caring heart and an open mind in a professional unbiased manner.
Sam Salinsky – Item No. 24
Offered comments in support of item.
Joseph Goldblat, South West Carpenters– Item No. 24
Offered comments in support of item.
Ray Lawson, South West Carpenters – Item No. 24
Offered comments in support of item.
Stephen Donohue, South West Regional Council of Carpenters Local 562 – Item No. 24 Offered comments in support of item.
Francisco Guerrero – Item No. 24
Offered comments in support of item.
James Matthew, South West Regional Council of Carpenters Local 562 – Item No. 24 Offered comments in support of item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 10. 2022-104 APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 4, 2022 CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 23.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks 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 Cou ncil Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
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Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 11 to 22)
It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested to remove Item No. 16 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items 1 1 to 22, except Item No. 16, was 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. 11. 2022-108 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH
ENDING JANUARY 31, 2022
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2022-094 Resolution No. 22 -023, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,947,963.13, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 161364 THROUGH 161525
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2022-096 Resolution No. 22 -02-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,266.71, DEMAND CHECK
NUMBERS HA-001889 through HA-001895
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2022-103 Resolution No. 22 -02-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,883.75, DEMAND CHECK
NUMBERS SA-001851 THROUGH SA-001853
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ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2022-077 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2022-059 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL ODOR INCIDENT (CITY
COUNCIL)
Item No. 16 was heard after Item No. 8.
Director Whitman gave a staff report and update.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted communication with Congresswoman Nanette Barragan and Senator Diane Feinstein for funding assistance and thanked staff.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about reduction of contaminants, homeless use of channel as a lavatory and what are Public Works and the Los Angeles County plans to prevent homeless camping without any proper sanitation facilities.
Director Whitman stated she would follow up with the Sheriff Department and currently working with the Los Angeles County focusing on the contamination of the sediment and how to restore as it relates to decades of old legacy pollutants.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to keep item on the agenda until resolved with no objection heard.
Item No. 17. 2022-060 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE SEWER SPILL IN CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational report.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2021-706 CONSIDER CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM
DESIGN GROUP FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$419,932 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for an Economic Development Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $419,932, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
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ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2022-089 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-022 OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA MAKING A FINDING OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR AN OFF -SALE
PERMIT TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ALDI
MARKET LOCATED AT 20700 S. AVALON BOULEVARD
SUITE 103 IN THE SOUTHBAY PAVILION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -022, "MAKING A FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR
NECESSITY FOR AN OFF -SALE PERMIT TO SELL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ALDI MARKET LOCATED AT
20700 S. AVALON BOULEVARD SUITE 103 IN THE SOUTHBAY
PAVILION"
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-100 CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEAR DEMOGRAPHICS &
RESEARCH, LLC FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL IN -PERSON
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AT A COST OF $6,000
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to a Contract Services Agreement with Bear Demographics & Research, LLC in the amount of $6,000.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-065 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -020,
AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF VARIOUS SURPLUS
CITY EQUIPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -020, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF VARIOUS SURPLUS
CITY EQUIPMENT." (Exhibit No. 2; Resolution No. 22-020).
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2022-111 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-024, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY
ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -024, "A City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY
SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT."
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 23 to 25)
Item No. 23. 2022-067 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 #5 AND
DRAFT MAP #6
At 7:42 P.M., Item No. 23 was heard after Oral Communications – Members of the Public.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw gave the Publi c Hearing Report.
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a staff report.
Andrew Westall, Demographer, gave a PowerPoint presentation. He noted Rick Pulido submitted a map.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted a special meeting to be held after each Council Member hosts their town hall meeting.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks noted his town hall meeting on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Mills Park.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton noted his town hall meeting on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Stevenson Park.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated she and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear can host a joint town hall meeting which he agreed.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas noted her town hall meeting on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Foisia Park.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear suggested cohosting a town hall meeting with Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes at Veterans Park City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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or Carson Park which she agreed. He no ted he will be hosting a citywide town hall meeting on February 26, 2022 at 12 noon at the Carson Community Center.
Assistant City Manager Raymond noted two more virtual meetings on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 and February 22, 2022.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the flyer be advertised on both sides focusing on redistricting workshops for each Council Member.
Recommendation: 1.OPEN the Public Hearing.
2. RECEIVE testimony from the Public on Draft Map #5 and Draft Map #6.
3. CLOSE the Public Hearing.
4. PROVIDE direction to Staff and the Demographer on Draft Map #5 and Draft Map #6.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the demographer to coordinate a date with staff for a future redistricting special meeting with no objection heard.
Item No. 24. 2022-075 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-2201, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY CARSON, LLC"
Item No. 24 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
City Clerk /Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
At 8:26 P.M., Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 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; AND
4. WAIVE further reading and Introduce for first reaching Ordinance No. 22-2201, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTH BAY CARSON, LLC"
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ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 22 -2201, as read by title only, on motion of Hilton, 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
Item No. 25. 2022-086 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 22-025 OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE
2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET (CITY COUNCIL)
At 8:28 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.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
There being no persons wishing to speak, Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. APPROVE the submission of a Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. AUTHORIZE the following reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds within the 2021 -2022 Annual Action Plan: From Commercial Loans and Grants
(Commercial Rehabilitation) to Neighborhood Pride Program (Residential Rehabilitation): $95,000.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations and Resolution No. 22 -025, 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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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
DISCUSSION: (Items 26 to 30)
Item No. 26. 2022-112 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 22 -027 APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER (CITY
COUNCIL)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave a staff report. She noted after the anniversary of the City Manager’s fifth year with the City would receive 100% of health benefits upon retirement for him and his dependents only if allowed by CALPERS requirements and applicable State laws.
She congratulated Mr. David C. Roberts, Jr. for his position as City Manager.
Recommendation: 1. ADOPT Resolution 22 -027 approving the proposed City Manager Employment Agreement.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr.
David C. Roberts, Jr. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to 1) A dopt Resolution No. 22 -027 ap proving the proposed City Manager Employment Agreement with the stipulation that the City Attorney noted as long as not a CALPERS issue and that there is five years instead of ten-year requirement for the health benefits, and 2) Authorize the Mayor to exec ute the agreement with Mr. David C. Roberts, Jr. following approval as to form by the City Attorney on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
During discussion of the motion, City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified Council Member Dear’s motion that Section 6.3 of the agreement be modified to place a requirement that the employee must work at least five years as a Carson City employee before th e benefit applies and the benefit only applies if CALPERS and State law allows it.
The motion, as clarified by the City Attorney, was 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
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Item No. 27. 2021-936 FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-021 TO
AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -2022 BUDGET (CITY
COUNCIL).
Director Rahmani gave a staff report.
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE Mid-Year Budget Report
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -021, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-2022 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations 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. 28. 2021-964 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CITY
MANAGER RECOMMENDED REORGANIZATION AND
REPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES/PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT,
DEFUNDING AND ELIMINATING CERTAIN COMMUNITY
SERVICES/PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE
ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Acting Assistant City Manager Lennox gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Community Services/Parks and Recreation – Community Services Reorganization Plan.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -026, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED REORGANIZATION AND REPORTING
STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT, DEFUNDING AND
ELIMINATING CERTAIN COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT POSITIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SIDE
LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF
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MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES."
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks.
During discussion of the motion, Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted staff to ensure that the permit section with the new coordinator to be a self -supporting program with the revenue generating from the rental of tables, chairs, etc. is to pay the salaries and benefits for the two employees.
Acting Assistant City Manager Lennox noted the fee study to be addressed at a future meeting which is the fee structures recommending full cost recovery in that program section to cover all costs.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice C hairman 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. 29. 2022-102 CONSIDER FORMING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO
DEVELOP A PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF
CARSON 55TH ANNIVERSARY (CITY COUNCIL)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Recommendation: APPROVE the formation of the 55th Anniversary Planning Ad Hoc Committee, and DESGINATE one other member of the City
Council to serve on the Ad Hoc with Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes.
ACTION: It was moved to 1) Approve the formation of the 55th Anniversary Planning Ad Hoc Committee, 2) Designate Council Member Hicks and Council Member Rojas to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee, and 3) Designate Mayor Davis-Holmes as Chair of the 55th Anniversary Ball on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chai rman 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
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Item No. 30. 2022-107 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR
CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or
2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE me mber
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or
3. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE delegates
and alternates to the City-Affiliated Organizations; and
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments, reappointments o r removed members and/or all affected
City-Affiliated Organizations of this action in writing;
5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Human Relations Commission
Council Member Rojas appointed Jill Calhoun as her uncontested appointment to the Human Relations Commission.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission
Council Member Rojas appointed Edwina Hunter as her uncontested appointment to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.
Public Works Commission
Council Member Rojas appointed Kevin Bagdelay as her uncontested appointment to the Public Works Commission.
Veterans Affairs Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Al Seay as Alternate 2 and Nemie P. Mosequera as Alternate 3 to the Veterans Affairs Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission 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
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Youth Commission
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton appointed Aryanna Butler as his uncontested appointment to the Youth Commission.
Council Member Rojas appointed Irene Rosales as her uncontested appointment to the Youth Commission.
Council Member Hicks appointed Felicia Jordan as his uncontested appointment to the Youth Commission.
Environmental Commission
Council Member Rojas appoi nted Roye Love as her uncontested appointment to the Environmental Commission.
Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton appointed Gregory Owens as his uncontested appointment to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.
Council Member Dear appointed Nora Momoli as his uncontested appointment to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.
Council Member Rojas appointed Elizabeth Foisia as her uncontested appointment to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.
Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Mayor Davis-Holmes inquired about City Attorney Soltani’s recommendation for Council Member Rojas to appoint a regular member versus an alternate member as her uncontested appointment to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board. City Attorney Soltani stated she would come back with her recommendation at the next meeting.
Relocation Appeals Board
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Dr. Afia Hemphill and Linda Eva ns to the Relocation Appeals Board.
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Dennis Batucal as Alternate 1, Oscar Ansom, Jr. as Alternate 2 and Dorothy Tate as Alternate 3 to the Relocation Appeals Board.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s alternate appointments to the Relocation Appeals Board on motion of Dear, seconded by Rojas 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
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Mayor Davis -Holmes noted she will desi gnate her uncontested appointments to each commission, committee, and board at the next meeting.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (NONE)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Charnae Sansberry
Mary Lassiter
Edward Villarubia
Edgar Santarromana
Julian Maxwell
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add Dr. Bobby T. Newman to the Memorial Adjournments and gave a prayer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) – None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to add the following item to a future agenda: Introduction of an ordinance to amend the agenda ordinance to remove the ¾ requirement because it stops the majority of the City Council for being able to place an item on the agenda.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested an update for Council Aides to receive benefits be revisited at the next City Council meeting . Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear confirmed the need to revisit the issue.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the Council Aides item will be brought back at the March 1, 2022 agenda.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested staff to come up with a plan for a Building and Safety Division within the City. City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted staff is researching information and will bring back a recommendation at a future meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
This item was heard after Report of Action on Unfinished/Continued Closed Session item.
Mayor and City Council sang the Happy Birthday song to Council Member Hicks.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked her colleagues, staff, and the City Attorney for their presentations.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS
NECESSARY)
The Closed Session items were announced earlier in the meeting.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was recessed at 9:29 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 9:59 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
ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Closed Session Item No. 4
No reportable action was taken on the third case.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chair man 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
04-05-2022
Approved as Submitted. JH/CH 5/0