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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 23, 2022
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order a t 5:01 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
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 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 5:52 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
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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 1 to 2)
Item No. 1. 2022-457 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 four cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken in one case. The City Council will consider the other cases later in the meeting.
At 10:28 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:
Closed Session Item No. 1
Concluded another matter with no reportable action taken. The other two items were not taken up.
Item No. 2. 2022-458 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL CO UNSEL - 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 titles of such litigation are as follows: Cam-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461 and Cam-Carson, LLC v. City of Carson and
Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency,
Second District Court of Appeal Case No. B312729.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes will conduct the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority meeting and Carson Reclamation Authority meeting simultaneously and Item No. 6 will be heard jointly with Carson Reclamation Authority Item No. 3.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Jim Smith, Political Coordinator for Teamsters Local 396 – Items No. 3 and 4 Spoke in opposition to the projects.
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Rick - Items No. 3, 4, 6 and 7
Requested to not change the zoning in the area on either side of Main Street and to not allow businesses that will bring heavy trucking to the area; inquired why he received the email notification of today’s meeting this morning and not sooner as he normal does.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated the City Council meeting agenda was posted on the City website late Thursday evening and would look into the courtesy email notification.
Shawn Silva, representing Creed LA – Item No. 4
Spoke in support of the item.
Sherri Hodges – Items No. 3, 6 and 7
Stated she and residents of the Vista Del Loma Mobilehome Park have not received notification regarding the items; requested the Mayor and City Council to table the vote of the items to allow residents more time to review them for better understanding of the projects.
Oscar Martinez representing ILWU Local 11
Spoke in support of The District at South Bay Project.
Dr. Washir, representing Creed LA
Spoke in support of The District at South Bay Project.
Christine, representing IDW Local 11 Los Angeles
Spoke in support of the Carson District Mart.
Ricardo Pulido, Environmentalist and Community Organizer Stated the City Clerk’s notification of the City Council Meeting agenda is poor; speakers are not being heard properly; agree with the letter from Jesse Marquez, Coalition For A Safe Environment, which will be read into the record; spoke in opposition of The District at South Bay Project; and inquired about health impact assessments.
Pastor Zach, representing Creed LA
Spoke in support of The District at South Bay Project.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes exited the meeting at 6:42 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 6:44 P.M.)
William Koons – Items No. 3, 4, and 6
Spoke in opposition of the items and requested a workshop for community understanding and input.
Daniel Valdez, Community Activist and Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board Member – Items No. 3, 4 and 6
Spoke in opposition of the items; stated he called earlier in the meeting but could not be heard.
Speaker did not wish to state name
Spoke about the City Clerk’s process of callers to speak.
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Justin Walters, member of Plumbers Local 78 – Item No. 4 Spoke in support of item.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted there were 11 written communications received. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the City Clerk to read the comments.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw read the written comments from the following individuals except for two who spoke earlier:
Email from Donald Mogck for Trang Gutierrez – Items No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 Offered comments in opposition to the items.
Email from Donald Mogck – Items No. 3, 4, 5 and 6
Offered comments in opposition to the items.
Email from Estela M. Fendley
Offered comments in opposition of warehouses.
Email from Kenneth Hundt – Items No. 3, 4, 5 and 6
Offered comments in opposition to the items.
Email from Donald Mogck for Linda Couvrey – Items No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 Offered comments in opposition to the items.
Letter from Eloise Hawley, Carson Harbor Village Mobilehome Park Offered comments regardin g truck traffic emissions, toxic odor of the channel, stagnant water from the abandoned wetlands, aban doned unsealed oil wells causing air contamination and resuming in-person Council meetings.
Email from Estela M. Fendley for Robert Alesna
Offered comments in opposition of warehouses.
Email from Estela M. Fendley for Jessica Jurgensmeier
Offered comments for peace and quiet in her community behind the empty landfill and opposition to warehouses and trucks.
Email from Estela M. Fendley for Josefina Alicea who lives in Vista Del Amo Mobile Home Park Offered comments in opposition of warehouses in the empty landfill.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 3 to 4)
Item No. 3. 2022-414 A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO (1) ADOPTING THE FINDINGS
REQUIRED BY CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION 15091; (2)
CERTIFY THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (SCH NO. 20050551059) FOR THE DISTRICT AT
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SOUTH BAY SPECIFIC PLAN; (3) A DOPT THE PROPOSED
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; (4)
ADOPT A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS;
AND (5) APPROVE (A) SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW NO.
(DOR) 1877-2021; AND (B) VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP (VTTM) NO. 83481)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing Report.
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Director Naaseh continued the PowerPoint presentation.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process and negotiations.
Director Naaseh discussed the Public Hearing process and stated that he would provide the report for Item No. 3 and Item No. 4 simultaneously.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant City Manager Raymond responded the PowerPoint presentation is also available on the City’s website.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani discussed the Specific Plan.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Danny Aleshire offered additional comments.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani discussed the signage options and occupancy requirements.
Assistant City Manager Raymond offered additional comments.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 8:30 P.M.
Darren Embry, applicant representing Faring, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Carson Country Mart Cells 3, 4 and 5.
Public Testimony
Jesse Marquez, Executive Director of the Coalition for a Safe Environment Offered comments in support of the appeal made by Council Member Rojas opposing the approval of The District at South Bay Project.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited and reentered the meeting.)
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The following individuals offered comments in support of The District at South Bay Project:
Jason Baez, Member of Labors International Union
James Matthews, Carpenter from Local 562 Long Beach
Barry Waite, President and CEO of the Carson Chamber of Commerce Alex Zamora
Steven Donahue, member of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Local 562 Tommy Fa’avae, representing IBEW Electrical Workers Local Union 11 and Carson resident Jose Garcia, Member of the Labors International Union of North America Katie Pandolfo, General Manager of the Dignity Health Sports Park L.A. Galaxy
Louie Diaz, Vice President, Teamsters Local 848
Offered comments in support of Items No. 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Ray Lawson, representing Southwest Carpenters
Eric Tate, representing Teamsters Local 848
Brian Jermaine, sheet metal worker of Local 105
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:16 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. TAKE one of the following actions:
A. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT Resolution No.
22-085, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON AFFIRMING, PURSUANT TO CARSON
MUNICIPAL C ODE SECTION 9173.4(C)(2)(a), THE DECISION
OF THE CARSON PLANNING COMMISSION TO (1) ADOPT
THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION
15091; (2) CERTIFY THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (SCH NO. 20050551059) FOR THE DISTRICT AT
SOUTH BAY SPECIFIC PLAN; (3) ADOPT THE PROPOSED
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM;
AND (4) ADOPT A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS; AND (5) APPROVE (A) SITE PLAN AND
DESIGN REVIEW NO. (DOR) 1877 -2021; AN D (B) VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) NO. 83481; or
B. DIRECT staff to bring back a proposed resolution at a subsequent City Council hearing modifying the Planning
Commission Decision in accordance with Council direction provided at or upon the co nclusion of the appeal hearing, and based on appropriate supporting written findings as discussed or considered at the appeal hearing; or
C. REFER the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration with instructions; or
D. DIRECT staff to bring back a proposed resolution at a City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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subsequent City Council hearing reversing the Planning
Commission Decision, based on appropriate supporting written findings as discussed or considered at the appeal hearing.
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22 -085, as read by title only, on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear.
During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about drive-thru, no truck traffic, and occupancy permit.
Darren Embry, representing Faring, responded to his inquiry.
Brenden, representing Carson Goose, offered additional comments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about a Teamster Training Center.
Brenden responded to his inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas noted her appeal is more like community outreach and there was concern who is Carson Goose which is Faring.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Danny Aleshire noted Carson Goose is a subsidiary of Faring who had transfer provisions and deve lopment agreement that prohibits them from transferring of f the site and ensuring Faring Capital. He stated Brenden will continually be involved in the project and Darren Embry as well.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas stated she had another concern of the community Union South Bay Project that is 60% occupied and zero retail, not at 100%. The Imperial Avalon project has not started yet.
Darren Embry noted residential occupancy is 97.5% occupied at the Union South Bay.
Brenden stated Carson deserves better than basic and would rather be charged with waiting too long to find the right tenant then p lacing the wrong tenant there for the City to deal with a long period of time.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas noted stipulations support the Country Mart. She requested the developer to make the warehouses look great like artwork such as waterfalls, lighting, green trucks, and charging stations.
The Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of the project.
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 Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 4. 2022-376 A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-073, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. GPA 112 -2021; ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2207,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DISTRICT AT
SOUTH BAY SPECIFIC PLAN (SPA 27 -2021), MODIFYING
PERMITTED USES, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, DESIGN
FEATURES, AND OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS; AND
ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2208, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 29 -2021 (DA
29-2021) (CITY COUNCIL)
Director Naaseh noted his presentation of Item No. 3 included Item No. 4.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 9:39 P.M.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:39 P.M.
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
22-073 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
GPA 112-2021;
3. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, of "ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2207 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 27 -2021 MODIFYING PERMITTED USES,
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, DESIGN FEATURES, AND
OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS"; and
4. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, of "ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2208 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 29-2021 (DA 29-2021)".
ACTION: It was moved to 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22 -073, as read by title only; 2) Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 22-2207, as read by title only, and 3) Waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 22-2208, as read by title only, on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear and 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
DISCUSSION: (Items 5 to 6)
Please note that the numbering of the Discussion items is incorrect. Item No. 6 is actually Item No. 5 and Item No. 7 is actually Item No. 6.
Item No. 6. 2022-415 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-097 “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY" FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE FORMER
CAL COMPACT LANDFILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE DISTRICT
AT SOUTH BAY
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a staff report.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani discussed the deal points of the Cooperation Agreement.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Danny Aleshire offered additional comments regarding the provisions of the Cooperation Agreement.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 22 -097, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY."
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Resolution and
Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hilton.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered an amendment to the motion to obligate the City to the maximum amount of money available to protect the taxpayers.
In other words, the City should not obligate themselves to more money that is available, fulfill what we have. He requested proper wording from the City Attorney.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated Council Member Dear’s request is to ensure funds available under Measure M/Measure R are committed that are available which staff presented at $22.4 million. Use language the funds are available under the Ci ty’s Measure M/Measure R.
She further stated that she and Assistant City Attorney Aleshire will revise the language before execution, if okay with the developer.
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The developer, Brenden with Carson Goose Owner, LLC, acknowledged the amendment to the motion.
The motion, as amended, 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
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 9:52 P.M. to the Carson Reclamation Authority (CRA) by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to hear CRA Item No. 3.
Item No. 6 was heard jointly with Carson Reclamation Authority Item No. 3.
Item No. 3. 2022-454 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-11-CRJPA “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY APPROVING
A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE FORMER CAL COMPACT
LANDFILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE DISTRICT AT SOUTH BAY
This item was heard jointly with the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Item No.
6. Assistant City Manager/Executive Director Raymond gave a staff report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes moved to 1) Approve Resolution No. 22 -097, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Carson Reclamation Authority”; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution and Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton and unanimously carried.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered an amendment to the motion to obligate the City to the maximum amount of money available and requested proper wording from the City/Agency/Authority Attorney.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s amendment to the motion to ensure funds are available under Measure R/M. Also, she and Assistant Authority Counsel Aleshire will revise the language to reflect funds available under the City’s Measure R/M before execution of the resolution and agreement which the developer acknowledged and accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.
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Recommendation: 1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND APPROVE Resolution No. 22-11-CRJPA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
RECLAMATION AUTHORITY APPROVING A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE
FORMER CAL COMPACT LANDFILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
DISTRICT AT SOUTH BAY"
2. AUTHORIZE th e Chair to execute the Resolution and
Agreement in a form acceptable to the Authority Counsel.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Thomas, seconded by Hopson.
Authority Counsel Soltani noted to include Council Member/Agenc y Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s amendment to ensure funds are available under Measure R/M. Also, she and Assistant Authority Counsel Danny Aleshire will revise the language to reflect funds available under the City’s Measure R/M before execution of the resolution and agreement which was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.
The motion, as amended, was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Authority Chair Davis-Holmes, Authority Vice Chair Hicks, Board Member Aldridge, Jr., Board Member Hopson, and Board Member Thomas Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
City/Agency/Authority Attorney/Authority Counsel Soltani thanked Assistant Authority Counsel/Assistant City Attorney Danny Aleshire for all his hard work.
Assistant Authority Counsel/Assistant City Attorney Aleshire thanked staff for their hard work.
The Authority Chair, Board Members, Mayor and City Council thanked the staff, legal team and developer for their hard work.
Director of Community Development Saied Naaseh thanked staff and legal team for their hard work.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 9:59 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes for Item No. 7.
Item No. 7. 2022-455 PRESENTATION FROM ADAM SONENSHEIN OF FAIRBANK,
MASLIN, MAULLIN, METZ & ASSOCIATES ON A RECENTLY
COMPLETED A SURVEY OF VOTERS IN THE CITY OF
CARSON REGARDING COMMUNITY SATISFACTION AND
PRIORITIES (CITY COUNCIL).
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Adam Sonenshein, representing Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, ga ve a PowerPoint presentation of the City of Carson Community Issues Survey, Highlights of a Survey of Likely Voters.
Director Rahmani made a recommendation to bring this item to the City Council either the first or second meeting of June with all the required resolutions and ordinances to submit a ballot measure to the Los Angeles County. The deadline to submit to the county is August a nd will ensure to have all the required documents in place. Staff and the City Manager’s Office will work with the City Attorney’s Office.
Recommendation: Discuss AND provide DIRECTION to staff on whether to submit a ballot measure for consideration to the voters to continue the Utility Users Tax to the voters at the November 8, 2022 General Election.
ACTION: It was moved to direct staff to work with the City Attorney’s Office and prepare the required resolutions and ordinance for submittal of a ballot measure to the Los Angeles County for City Council approval by the first or second meeting of June on motion of Davis -Holmes, 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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Lonnie Maddox
James Backstrom
Jose “Pep” Barajas
10 Victims of Buffalo, New York Mass Shooting
Fortunato M. Nazareno
Christine McCarns
Sydney Moore
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman 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 – None.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS) – None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS
NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session Items earlier in the meeting.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 10:17 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 10:28 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
This item was heard after Item No. 7.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:
Closed Session Item No. 1
Concluded another matter with no reportable action taken. The other two items were not taken up.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
____________________________________
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
08-02-2022
Approved as Submitted. CH/JH 5/0