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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 2022
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order a t 5:03 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 C. Roberts, Jr., C ity Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Tarik Rahmani, Director of Finance; Michael Whittiker, 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. 2022-335 PASTOR TERRY L. BROWN OF JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH – Not present
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton 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 5:08 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:16 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authori ty 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 3)
Item No. 2. 2022-323 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken in one case. The other two cases were not taken up.
Item No. 3. 2022-324 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the Housing Authority to consider negotiations with Anthony Yanatta, Thomas Safran and
Associates (TSA), with whom Authority is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David Roberts, Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known as 22121 Avalon Boulevard and 555 East Carson Street. 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.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2022-308 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones gave a report/announcement on the following:
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• Participated in the Annual Baker to Las Vegas Run
• Large scale Active Shooter Training event at the Dignity Health Center • National Public Safety Telecommunicator Dispatchers Week • Participating in a podcast with the Carson Accountability and Transparency Group on April 20, 2022
• Helping Hands Giving Campaign event
• Thanked the Mayor and City Council for supporting the hard-working men and women at the Carson Sheriff Station
The Mayor and City Council thanked the entire staff at the Carson Sheriff Station.
Item No. 5. 2022-325 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Chief Bennett thanked Captain Jones and his team for their wonderful work and keeping the community safe.
He gave a report/announcement on the following:
• Joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Homeland Security on the Active Shooter Drill held at the Dignity Health Center
• Thanked Captain Jones and the Sheriff Deputies for supporting the Los Angeles Coun ty Fire Department
• Service calls
• Year to date – 2022 decline in calls for service
The Mayor and City Council thanked Assistant Chief Bennett and his personnel for supporting the City of Carson.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 6. 2022-179 UPDATE FROM WASTE RESOURCES ON ORGANIC WASTE
PROCESSING
Michelle Nicholls gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Trash, Recycling, and Organics Collection Program Update.
Item No. 7. 2022-270 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE RECOGNIZING JULIE RUIZ
RABER FOR ORGANIZING THE FIRST ANNUAL CESAR
CHAVEZ DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes presented a plaque to Julie Ruiz - Raber who accepted and offered words of gratitude.
The Mayor and City Council congratulated Julie Ruiz-Raber on her recognition and for her hard work in the community.
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Item No. 8. 2022-320 RECOGNITION FOR CITY OF CARSON RECEIVING THE 2021 TREE CITY U.S.A. DESIGNATION FROM THE ARBOR DAY
FOUNDATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes read the proclamation recognizing April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day.
Director Whitman provided a summary of the event and the award.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked Maria Martinez , nursery owner, for her work who offered comments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced that Carson Street Elementary School celebrated its 100th Anniversary and pledged to plant 100 trees by Arbor Day which they exceeded by planting 200 plus trees throughout the City. He recognized and thanked the school principal, Maria Martinez, and Director Whitman for an outstanding job.
Item No. 9. 2022-332 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DONATE LIFE MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation which was accepted by Raquel Gonzalez, representing Donate Life California Campaign, who offered comments.
He encouraged anyone interested to be part of the Rose Float to contact Donate for Life. Raquel Gonzalez stated she would send a link to sign up as a volunteer for the Rose Float.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Rick Pulido - offered the following comments via telephone:
• Wished everyone Happy Easter
• Stated he will provide a monthly neighborhood report from the Neighborhood Council starting at District 2 and District 4; Thanked Council Member Dear and Council Member Rojas for their assistance with the Neighborhood Councils • Reported that he and his wife Modesta Pulido were the original cofounders for the Tribute to Cesar Chavez
• Recommended fair share on sidewalks, curbs, and tree trimming in District 2 and District 4 and funding across the board throughout the City of Carson • Requested status of slurry seal project from Director of Public Works and staff with no response to date
• Status of signal blinking light walker; disparity issue and funding in the south area of Carson
• Allow overtime to the Sheriff Department to protect and serve the community during the Fourth of July holiday on illegal fireworks
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 10. 2022-318 APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 1, 2022 CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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 Cou ncil Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 11 to 33)
It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 28 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 32 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to remove Item No. 17 for discussion.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw referred to Item No. 33 and noted correction to Resolution No. 22 -064 as Resolution No. 22 -066 with no objection heard.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 11 to 33, except Items No. 17, 28 and 32 , 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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City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred to Item No. 20 and advised that the item was brought forward at the request of Council Member Dear.
Item No. 11. 2022-298 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY-MONTH
ENDING MARCH 31, 2022
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2022-322 Resolution No. 22 -062, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,510,056.78, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 162222 THROUGH 162401
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2022-330 Resolution No. 22-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,663.11, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001899 through HA-001904
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2022-331 Resolution No. 22-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,830.30, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001858 THROUGH SA-001861
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2022-295 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2022-309 UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL RESTORATION
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2022-078 CONSIDER INCREASING REWARD AMOUNT FROM $50,000 TO $100,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST
AND CONVICTION OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
MURDER OF RODQUECE BEEZER (CITY COUNCIL)
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Item No. 17 was heard after the approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Boa rd Member Rojas thanked the Mayor and City Council for considering this item. She requested staff to disseminate information through flyers, time on the digital billboards similar to a public service announcement, social media, stores, businesses, colleges, and schools throughout the City.
Recommendation: APPROVE increasing t he City Council reward amount from $50,000 to $100,000
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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. 18. 2022-327 CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE BILL 341
(HOUSING AUTHORITY)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2022-328 CONSIDER THE 2021 CARSON HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. Review Carson's Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
2. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-337 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CHALLENGED
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22 -068:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA, FORMALLY DECLARING THE CITY'S
POLICY OF PRIORITIZING (1) THE REMEDIATION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRO NMENTALLY CHALLENGED
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY, (2) ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FACILITATING SUCH
REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT, AND (3) CITY
COOPERATION WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CHALLENGED SITES"
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-240 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,058,618.00 PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF
$158,792.70 TO R.J. NOBLE COMPANY PROJECT NO. 1621:
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM
MAIN STREET TO AVALON BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1621:
Sepulveda Boulevard Street Improvement from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard, in the amount of $1,058,618.00, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $158,792.70 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-063 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2020-21 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND."
4. AUTH ORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2022-244 CONSIDER AN AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1614: TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF DEL AMO
BOULEVARD AND STAMPS DRIVE AND APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 22-049, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
21-22 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND” (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1614: Traffic Signal Installation at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Stamps Drive in the amount of $421,973.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc.
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2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingency, if necessary, in the amount of $63,295.95 (15%) for any additional work that may be required to design this project as specified in the contract.
3. AUTHOR IZE the Mayor to execute a construction contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. APPROPRIATE $485,268.95 from the Development Impact
Fee - Fund 289 balance to cover the costs of the Traffic Signal Installation at Del Amo and Stamps Drive.
5. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-049, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 21-22 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND"
(Exhibit No. 2).
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2022-205 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE ORDERS OF DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES, INC.
AND MIRACLE PLAYGROUND SALES FOR PLAYGROUND
AND OUTDOOR WORK OUT EQUIPMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the bidding requirements of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(e) (sole source purchasing).
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to amend PO #22201166 for Dave Bang Associates, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $61,014.30.
3. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to amend PO #22200592 for Miracle Playground Sales for a total amount not to exceed $70,000.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2022-317 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-061, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A
NONPUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO ULTRAMAR,
INC." AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-061 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
GRANT A NONPUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO
ULTRAMAR INC. AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING"
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 25. 2022-222 CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMEND THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,200 FOR
CARSON AUTO PARTS (NAPA) TO PROVIDE PARTS FOR
THE PUBLIC WORKS FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF CITY OWNED VEHICLES
AND EQUIPMENT AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
22-060 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
IN THE GENERAL FUND" (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to amend PO #22200075 for Carson Auto Parts by $16,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $41,199.00.
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-060 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING T HE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND."
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2022-294 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1393-4:
CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND PROJECT
1411-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM FOR MAIN STREET FROM CARSON STREET TO
VICTORIA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
1. REJECT the bids received for Project No. 1393 -4: Citywide Annual Overlay Program and Project 1411 -4: Citywide Annua l Concrete Replacement Program for Main Street from Carson Street to Victoria Street.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to re -advertise the project for construction bids in an effort to receive accurate bid amounts from all bidders.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2022-131 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EXP US SERVICES INC. TO PROVIDE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PROJECT
NO. 675 – SEPULVEDA BRIDGE WIDENING FROM
ALAMEDA TO THE EAST CITY LIMIT AND APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 22-050 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND” (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Professional Services Agreement w ith EXP US Services, Inc. to provide Construction Management Services for Project No. 675 Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project, for a City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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negotiated fee not-to-exceed $1,216,963.00
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-050 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND" (Exhibit No. 4)
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2022-189 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 17.
Council Member/Agency Membe r/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments in support of the item. He requested an estimate on the consultant term and what is projected to fill the vacancies.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to Council Member Dear’s inquiry regarding vacant positions and finding qualified applicants.
Director Naaseh also responded to Counci l Member Dear's inquiry about fluctuation in staff levels and workload.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 6 to the agreement with CSG
Consultants, Inc. for a three -year extension from June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2025 to provide on -call planning services in the amount of $2,058,000, bringing the total cost of the contract to a not-to-exceed amount of $3,934,400.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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/Autho rity 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. 29. 2022-190 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO A SOFTWARE AGREEMENT WITH IWORQ SYSTEMS, INC.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Contractual Services with IWorq Systems, Inc. for Public Works Management Software (IWORQ SYSTEMS INC.), increasing the total
compensation by $94,500 to a total of $202,660, extending the contract term by an additional 3 years, and reducing the scope of applications; and
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 as attached hereto upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-044 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET"
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 30. 2022-313 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TRANSIT LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR POLICY PERIOD 5-1-2022 THROUGH 4 -30-2023
THROUGH CALTIP, A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
APPROVE the renewal of transit liability insurance for the policy period 5 -1-2022 through 4 -30-2023, though CalTIP, a Joint Powers Authority, with a limit of $25,000,000 and se lf-insured retention (deductible) of $250,000, at an annual premium of $103,913.
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 31. 2022-224 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON FUNDING PLANS FOR FOISIA
PARK PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 32. 2022-020 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS AS PART
OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS & RECREATION
REORGANIZATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 32 was heard after Item No. 28.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks made recommendations to the Recreation S uperintendent job specification which should state the same as the Community Services Superintendent job specification and include in the Recreation Superintendent job City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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specification as follows:
• A bullet stating “Parks, school, sports, crafts, games playgrounds, and group activities .” under “Knowledge of:”
He also made recommendations to the Recreation Superintendent job specification and Community Services Supe rintendent job specification to include “evaluations” on both job specifications to read as follows:
• “Principles and practices of supervision, training and evaluations” under “Knowledge of:”
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred to Item No. 10 , “Establishes standards of performance for the evaluation of subordinates.” under “ Essential Duties and Responsibilities:” of the Community Services Superintendent job specification to be changed to state that the evaluation is done and not just established for both job specifications.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. acknowledged Council Member Hicks’ and Mayor Davis -Holmes’ recommendations.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 22 -056, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY MENDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT"; and
2. Resolution No. 22 -064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION FOR RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT."
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations, as amended by Hicks and Davis- Holmes, 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. 33. 2022-085 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS AS PART
OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS & RECREATION
REORGANIZATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw referred to Item No. 33 and noted correction to Resolution No. 22 -064 as Resolution No. 22 -066 with no objection heard.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 22 -065, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM
MANAGER "; and
2. Resolution No. 22-064 22-066, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
MANAGER."
ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 34 to 35)
Item No. 34. 2022-326 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23, AND
ADOPTION OF THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (CITY
COUNCIL)
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.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing,
2. DEFER the allocation of CDBG funding for FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) and the adoption of the 2022 -23 Annual Action Plan to a subsequent agenda following the notification by the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development of the City's PY 2022 CDBG funding.
3. PROVIDE direction to staff on the possible activities and their allocation percentages for the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to May 3, 2022 with no objection heard.
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Item No. 35. 2022-321 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
(CITY COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing Report.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
At 7:25 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.
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 Anderson Park Improvements to
Neighborhood Pride Program (Residential Rehabilitation):
$220,000.
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
DISCUSSION: (Items 36 to 37)
Item No. 36. 2022-208 FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 2 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Item No. 36 was heard after Item No. 38.
Director Rahmani gave a PowerPoint presentation on Budget Workshop No. 2 Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
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Discussion ensued regarding security cameras.
Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff on any expenditure line item that will be used to build the draft budget.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council directed staff to bring back an item regarding security cameras at the next budget workshop.
Discussion ensued regarding Council Aides.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated Director o f Finance and his team ar e working on a proposal and recommendation regarding the Council Aides for the next budget workshop.
It was moved to direct staff to bring back a budget item regarding Council Aides work hours as 40 hours per week instead of 30 hours per week and consider changing the title to Field Deputy on motion of Dear, seconded by Rojas.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks Abstain: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Absent: None
Item No. 37. 2022-319 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)
Item No. 37 was heard after Item No. 35.
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 member
assignments to the City Council Sub-Committees; and/or
3. R EAFFIRM, 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 or 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:
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Rudolfo Brillantes as Alternate 3 to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 3 on the Environmental Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Rudolfo Brillantes as Alternate 3 to the Parks, Recreation and Cu ltural Arts Commission 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 Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Planning Commission
Mayor Davis -Holmes appointed Frederick Docdocil as regular member to the Planning Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 1 on the Planning Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of F rederick Docdocil as regular member to the Planning 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/Authori ty 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
Environmental Commission
Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton appointed Breana Fonteno as his uncontested appointment to the Environmental Commission.
Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Mayor Davis -Holmes appointed Rodney Warner as Resident Homeowner Alternate 2 to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Rodney Warner as Resident Homeowner Alternate 2 to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board on motion of Davis-Holmes, 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
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 38)
Item No. 38. 2022-311 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-060 AMENDING SECTION 2301 (COUNCILMANIC SALARIES) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL
MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSATION AND TOTAL
RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted correction of the ordinance number as Ordinance No. 22-2206 with no objection heard.
Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 22-060 22-2206, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2301
(COUNCILMANIC SALARIES) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL
MEMBERS' TOTAL WAGES/COMPENSA TION AND TOTAL
RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS".
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22 -2206, as amended, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Hicks and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
This item was heard after Item No. 36.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
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Nettie Rouse
Napoleon “POL” Joaquin
Ionia M. McDonald
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested to add Sally Colton Burey to the Memorial Adjournments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to add Charmaine Lauren Legaspi to the Memorial Adjournments.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton 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 items to a future agenda:
• Mobilehome Park Zoning Ordinance
• Removal of the a genda amendment and recommend ordinance revised back to way it was previous to the amendment
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested a copy of the Carson Reclamation Authority Bylaws.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the City Council Meetings be held back in -person in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers at the first meeting in June.
Director Whitman stated the completion of the air conditioning project is the end of June.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested an update of the City Anniversary Celebration on every agenda.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested a Carson team who can promote the City.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired about the Economic Development Consultant.
Assistant City Manager Raymond stated the consultant will be on board in two weeks.
Subsequently, Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the consultant be introduced at the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested an update of the traction from the $1,000,000 that was allocated for small businesses.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes reiterated to the residents to request a new bin for organic waste to contact Waste Resources at (310) 366-7600.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced the following:
• Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 1, 2022 at Carson Park, 10:00 A.M. • Virtual Mental Health Resource Fair, May 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.; check City website for more information
• Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the east parking lot of the Carson Community Center
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton announced the following:
• Family and Faith Festival, May 14, 2022
• Jazz Festival, April 30, 2022, at the Dignity Health Sports Park
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced there is no appointment necessary to visit Carson City Hall but must wear a face mask to enter which City Manager Roberts, Jr. confirmed.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced the following:
• Sheriff Alex Villanueva visit to Car son, May 6, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander month in May
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced the following:
• Sheriff Alex Villanueva visit to Carson, May 6, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center; informative discussion from Los Angeles County regarding Asian Pacific Islander hate crimes, homelessness, and town hall meeting • May Fest, May 7, 2022, including Car Show and Concert, at the Carson Community Center outdoor parking area, at 11:00 A.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 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
06-08-2022
Approved as Submitted. JH/CH 5/0