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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 2022
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 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 Membe r Arleen Rojas
Also Present via Zoom teleconference:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; S unny 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 F inance; Michael Whittiker, Director of Community Services; and Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Cedric Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
City Manager Roberts Jr. 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 5:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:44 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 1 to 3)
Item No. 1. 2022-546 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: There was no reportable action taken.
Item No. 2. 2022-556 CONFERENCE WI TH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.
ACTION: There was no reportable action taken.
Item No. 3. 2022-557 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council and the Carson Reclamation Authority to consider negotiations with Robert Craig Maniaci, 3M Billboards, LLC, with whom City and Authority are negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiators David Roberts, City Manager and John Raymond, Executive Director, regarding that certain real property known as 20400 Main Street. The City and Authority's real property negotiators will seek direction from the City Council and Authority Board regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: There was no reportable action taken.
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INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2022-521 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Lieutenant Bolder gave a report/announcement on the following:
• Participated in the Juneteenth Celebration which was a safe and successful event • Congratulated Thomas Pulido who graduated from the Explorer Academy • Successful Homeowners Association meeting at University Heights • Commenced special enforcement operation t eams in preparation for the Fourth of July event; reported teams conducted several undercover operations and already acquired large quantity of fireworks and until after the holiday • Coffee with the Captain meeting on June 22, 2022, at Starbucks on Dominguez Street • Hosted a Run for Special Olympics on June 8, 2022
• Block Captains Quarterly Meeting on June 29, 2022
• Female Deputies and staff from the Carson Sheriff Station joined the Unsun g Sheroes Event at Sofi Stadium for their work during the pandemic and for all first responders who continue to do the work to keep the cities and county running in Los Angeles County • Memorial on June 18, 2022 for Chaplain Bruce Braine who was killed in the line of duty on June 18, 1994
• Blood Drive, in partnership with the City, on June 30, 2022 at the Carson Community Center
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the time and location for the Block Captains Quarterly Meeting on June 29, 2022 . Lieutenant Bolder responded the Block Captain’s Quarterly Meeting will be held at 5:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 5. 2022-522 PRESENTATION UPDATE FROM WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Gregory Reed, General Manager of West Basin Municipal Water District, introduced himself and deferred to Harold Williams, Director of Division 1, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on “Let’s Make Carson Super-Cali-Frugalistic” – Save Water. Save California.
Gregory Reed continued with the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the City Manager to coordinate meetings with Director Harold Williams for a presentation with all the City commissions, committees, and boards.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested information on the reclaimed water project at Mills Park.
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Item No. 6. 2022-531 STATE OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM JOE A.
GONSALVES & SON
Jason Gonsalves with lobbying firm Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, stated services with City began in March 2021 and provided an update as follows:
• Commenced the 2022 legislative session; February 18, 2022 was the deadline to introduce bills
• Legislature had 2,000 plus of all new pieces of legislation • May 27, 2022 was the House of Origin deadline meaning all the Assembly Bills had to pass out of the Assembly and all Senate Bills had to pass out of the Senate by way of the deadline. There is about under 1,000 bills remaining.
• Legislature is continuing to work in a hybrid fashion meaning they are allowing for minimal in-person participation and remote testimony
• June 30, 2022 Policy Committee deadline in the House of Origin • Legislature in summer recess from July 1, 2022 to August 1, 2022 • About 1,000 bills remaining
• August 1-31, 2022 remainder session for the year to continue to vet those 900 to 1,000 remaining bills
• Housing continues to be a leading issue for the Governor and the Legislature .
Unfortunately, there is a trend that seeks to circumvent local land use authority and seeing a number of bills doing so and trend ongoing disagreement on labor protect ion for those building affordable housing and the like.
• Will continue to keep the City apprised on the various Housing Bills which there are about 40 • COVID-19 positivity rates continue to climb statewide; last Friday California hit a 10.5% positivity rate for the seven-day average
• Governor has rolled back a series of his Executive Orders; he stated only 5% of the Executive Orders will remain post June 30 th; noted the State of the Emergency remains in place and the ability for Brown Act flexibility remote pa rticipation will also remain post June 30th
• State budget - The Governor had a $300 plus billion record proposal in May and of that $300 billion, $98 billion is the projected surplus ; the Non-partisan Legislative Analyst Office ran 10,000 revenue forecast scenarios – 95% came back with a potential budget problem and or deficit beginning in 2025; June 15, 2022 is the constitutional deadline to pass the budget
• Cost of living relief that’s being negotiated is a sticking point; the legislative leaders have proposed a $200 relief check per tax filer and the Governor has proposed a $400 relief check per vehicle registration up to two vehicles per individual • Speaker of the assembly announced the formation of a Select Committee on gas supply pricing and Assembly Member Mike Gipson is a member who was appointed member of the committee giving timing July being summer recess back in August; the speaker projected Californians will see some relief before October • Governor and Legislature navigate the ballooning su rplus with the GANN limit and the very difficult budget years will likely see continued focus on a rainy -day fund as part of last year’s budget
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Jason Gonsalves thanked the Mayor and City Council for their leadership, management team for their direction and partnership, and privilege and honor to represent the City.
Item No. 7. 2022-553 PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED STRATEGIC PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL
Director Whitman gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Dominguez Channel Community Engagement Strategy and Approach . She introduced Keith Kelley, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, who continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Me mber Dear requested an agenda item to set a policy of the City Council to strive to reach the maximum potential of the Dominguez Channel for the residents of Carson.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Board Member Davis-Holmes thanked Director Whitman for working with her and meeting with Los Angeles County representatives to meet the goal as mentioned by Council Member Dear.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to move up Item No. 38 to continue to July 5, 2022.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 8. 2022-517 APPROVAL OF THE MAY 3, 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 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 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
CONSENT: (Items 9 to 37)
The Consent items were heard after Item No. 40.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested Item No. 23 be continued to July 5, 2022, with no objection heard.
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It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 37 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Items No. 22 and 24 for discussion.
City Clerk/Agency Secretar y/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw referred to Item No. 27 and noted correction to the resolution number as Resolution No. 22-124 under the Recommendation.
The motion to approve Consent Items 9 to 37, except Items No. 22, 23, 24, and 37, w as 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. 9. 2022-441 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING MAY 31, 2022
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 10. 2022-536 Resolution No. 22 -126, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,025,630.65, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 162899 THROUGH 163134
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2022-538 Resolution No. 22-07-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CL AIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,245.85, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001864 THROUGH SA-001869
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2022-537 Resolution No. 22-07-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
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IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,764.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001908 through HA-001912
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2022-518 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2022-446 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2022-447 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2022-524 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
ASSEMBLY BILL 2622 TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION OF
STATE SALES TAX FOR ZERO -EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES
UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: SUPPORT Assembly Bill 2622 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter of support.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2022-539 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -135, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING (1) FORGIVENESS OF ALL LOANS GIVEN TO
SMALL BUSINESSES IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID -19
PANDEMIC, (2) REIMBURSEMENT OF LOAN PAYMENTS
ALREADY PAID, AND (3) FORM OF TERMINATION
AGREEMENT TERMINATING LOAN DOCUMENTS USING
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 FUNDS
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 22 -135, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING (1) FORGIVENESS OF ALL LOANS GIVEN TO
SMALL BUSINESSES IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID -19
PANDEMIC, (2) REIMBURSEMENT OF L OAN PAYMENTS
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ALREADY PAID, AND (3) FORM OF TERMINATION
AGREEMENT TERMINATING LOAN DOCUMENTS"; and
2. DIRECT Staff to undertake the notification process to the borrowers and process the forgiveness applications expeditiously.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2022-371 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -131, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND RESOLUTION NO. 22-132, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and APPROVE Resolution No. 22 -131, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE
COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM"; and
2. WAIVE further reading and Resolution No. 22 -132, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000;" and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Resolutions.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2022-430 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
COOPERATIVE, INC. TO MODIFY THE CURRENT
DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICE AREA MAP (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Dial -A-Ride Services Agreement with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1; the "Amendment").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, upon
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-486 CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CARSON AND MERCY PHARMACY GROUP, INC.,
RELATED TO PROVISION OF COVID TESTING AND
VACCINATIONS FOR CITY RESIDENTS AT CITY SITES
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
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1. APPROVE the Memorandu m of Understanding between the City of Carson and Mercy Pharmacy Group, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1; the "MOU").
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the MOU following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-506 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA WATERS DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO COMPLETE
NEEDED FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT DOMINGUEZ
AQUATIC CENTER, FOISIA POOL, AND HEMINGWAY
AQUATIC CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a construction contract with California Waters Development, Inc. to complete needed improvements at
Dominguez Aquatic Center, Foisia Pool, and Hemingway Aquatic Center in an amount not-to-exceed $1,032,128.00.
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2022-507 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT WITH RMF CONTRACTING, INC. TO PROVIDE ATHL ETIC FIELD LIGHT
IMPROVEMENTS TO CALAS PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 22 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the status of the lighting at Calas Park.
Director Whitman gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a construction contract with RMF Contracting, Inc. to complete athletic field light improvements at Calas Park in an amount not-to-exceed $207,575.00.
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 23. 2022-519 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF ON -CALL CONCRETE
REMEDIATION SERVICES CONTRACT TO SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA PRECISION CONCRETE, INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with
Southern California Precision Concrete, Inc. for the provision of on-call concrete remediation services for a not-to-exceed contract sum of $700,000.00 (Exhibit No. 1) (the "So. Cal. Precision Concrete Contract").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the So. Cal. Precision Concrete Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 23 to July 5, 2022, with no objection heard.
Item No. 24. 2022-509 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH F.C. & SONS ROOFING, INC. TO COMPLETE NEEDED ROOF
REPAIRS AT CALAS PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 24 was heard after Item No. 22.
Director Whitman gave a staff report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the replacement of the gazebo at Calas Park. Director Whitman responded to his inquiry.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a construction contract with F.C. & Sons Roofing, Inc. to complete needed improvements at Calas Park in an amount not-to-exceed $156,405.00.
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations 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
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 25. 2022-514 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -08-CHA TO
EVALUATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS OWNED
AND OPERATED BY ENTITIES CONTROLLED BY THOMAS
SAFRAN AND ASSOCIATES TO REFINANCE AND
REHABILITATE VILLAGGIO I AND II AND EXTEND THE
MATURITY DATES OF THE LOANS; AND INCREASE RENT
SUBSIDY FOR AVALON COURTYARD PROJECT (HOUSING
AUTHORITY)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-08-CHA of the Carson Housing Authority, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED TO
EVALUATE A FFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS OWNED
AND OPERATED BY ENTITIES CONTROLLED BY THOMAS
SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES (TSA) WITH RESPECT TO (I) THE
REFINANCING AND REHABILITATION OF TWO (2)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS COMMONLY KNOWN AS
VILLAGGIO I SENIOR APARTMENTS (AKA GRACE HOUSING)
AND VILLAGGIO II SENIOR APARTMENTS (JOINTLY
VILLAGIO PROPERTIES); (II) EXTEND THE MATURITY DATES
OF THE LOANS; AND (III) INCREASE RENT SUBSIDY FOR
AVALON COURTYARD PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECT THE PROPOSED REFINANCING
WHICH SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR
APPROVAL."
2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to negotiate any and all documents to effect the proposed refinancing which shall be presented to the board for approval.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2022-394 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER WITH GOVCONNECTION INC. FOR PURCHASE OF COMBINED
ORDER OF WORKSTATIONS FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
22-074, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING BUDGET TRANSFERS IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2021-22 BUDGET IN THE CITY MANAGER OFFICE
DEPARTMENT.” (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE a purchase order agreement to
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amount not to exceed $142,345.91; and
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -074, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
BUDGET TRANSFERS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
IN THE CITY MANAGER OFFICE DEPARTMENT." (Exhibit No.
1)
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2022-529 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -124, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CL ASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED
JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION, RE -TITLING
GERIATRIC AIDE TO SENIOR SERVICES AIDE, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 20 -048, AND ALLOCATING GERIATRIC AIDE
TO A NEWLY ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -529, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED
JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION, RETITLING
GERIATRIC AIDE TO SENIOR SERVICES AIDE, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 20-048, AND ALLOCATING GERIATRIC AIDE TO
A NEWLY ESTABLISHED SALARY RANGE"
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2022-494 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -109, A MENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY
ADOPTING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR ASSISTANT COMMUNITY
SERVICES COORDINATOR (SENIOR SERVICES) (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -109, "A
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 AND SALARY
ALLOCATION FOR ASSISTANT COMMUNITY SERVICES
COORDINATOR (SENIOR SERVICES)"
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 29. 2022-530 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -125, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
ALLOCATING FOR EVENT SERVICES AIDE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE second reading, and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -125, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
ALLOCATING FOR EVENT SERVICES AIDE".
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 30. 2022-550 CONSIDERATION OF RESOL UTION NO. 22 -107, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR COUNCIL
AIDE - FULL TIME, AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
AND BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME AND PART TIME COUNCIL
AIDE CLASSIFICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and Adopt Resolution No. 22 -107, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESO LUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR COUNCIL AIDE - FULL
TIME, AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
FOR FULL TIME AND PART TIME COUNCIL AIDE
CLASSIFICATIONS".
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 31. 2022-532 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
RATIFYING AUTHORIZATION OF SOUTH BAY EMPLOYMENT
RELATIONS CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP AND HUMAN
RESOURCES SPECIAL SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (Exhibit No. 1; the "Agreement"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 32. 2022-548 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE
PENALTY FEE RELATED TO LATE FRANCHISE PAYMENT
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: REQUEST direction from the City Council regarding waiving penalty fees.
ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 33. 2022-534 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONSULTANT
ON-CALL AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND ON -CALL
ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE
ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT, EXTENDING ALL CONTRACTS THROUGH
DECEMBER 30, 2022 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Consultant On-Call Agreement with PA Arca Engineering to provide On -Call Architectural Professional Services extending the term by additional six (6) months until December 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 1).
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to Consultant On-Call Agreement with KOA Corporation to provide On -Call Engineering
Professional Services extending the term by additional four (4) months until December 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 2).
3. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to Consultant On-Call Agreement with John M. Cruikshank Consultant Inc. (JMC2) to provide On-Call Engineering Professional Services extending the term by additional four (4) months until December 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 3).
4. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to Consultant On-Call Agreement with Westberg and White, Inc. to provide On -Call Architectural Professional Services extending the term by additional four (4) months until December 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 4).
5. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Consultant On-Call Agreement with BOA Architecture to provide On -Call Architectural Professional Services extending the term by additional four (4) months until December 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 5).
6. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Mayor to execute each proposed Amendment to the Consultant On -Call Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 34. 2022-540 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND
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ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERT AINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT Resolution No. 22-127, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Carson, California, Calling For The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, For The Election Of Certain Officers As Required By The Provisions Of The Laws Of The State Of California; and
2. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT Resolution No.
22-128, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of C arson, California, Adopting Regulations For Candidates For Elective Office, Pertaining To Candidate Fees and Candidates Statements Submitted To The Voters At A General Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and
3. WAIVE FURTHER READ ING AND ADOPT Resolution No.
22-129, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Carson, California, Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Los Angeles To Order The Consolidation Of A General
Municipal Election To Be Held On November 8, 2 022 With The Statewide General Election To Be Held In The County of Los Angeles The Same Day; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Los Angeles to Canvass The Returns Of Said General Municipal Election; And To Request That The
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Of Said County Be Permitted To Render Election Services To The City Of Carson Relating To The Conduct Of Said General Municipal Election Pursuant To
California Elections Code Section 10403
ACTION: Item No. 34 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 35. 2022-543 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -134, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE ARPA -FUNDED SMALL BUSINESS
GRANT PROGRAM
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 22 -134, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
FUNDED SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM"; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Resolution.
ACTION: Item No. 35 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 36. 2022-544 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH DYETT & BHATIA, URBAN AND
REGIONAL PLANNERS TO COMPLETE THE
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE
UPDATES (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners to complete the City's comprehensive General Plan and Zoning Code Updates
extending the contract for 12 months from June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and increasing the contract amount by $235,500.00 from $1,672,164.00 to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,907,664.00; AND
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreements following approval as to Form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 36 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 37. 2022-552 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON PREMIUM PAY FOR CITY OF
CARSON RETIREES (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 37 was heard after Item No. 24.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: It was moved to direct staff to bring back a resolution on July 5, 2022 to include employees who retired from the City of Carson with options as of September 1, 2021 and December 1, 2021 to evaluate the number of retired employees and cost 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
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 38 to 39)
Item No. 38. 2022-525 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)
Item No. 38 was heard after Item No. 39.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing;
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2. ALLOCATE CDBG public service funding for FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) as designated by City Council;
3. DIRECT staff to:
a. Include $212,476 for Neighborhood Pride Program and $220,000 for Anderson Park ADA Improvements in the proposed FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) CDBG budget; OR
b. Include $432,476 for Neighborhood Pride Program and $0 for Anderson Park ADA Improvements in the proposed FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) CDBG budget.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service provider as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
5. APPROVE the proposed FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) CDBG budget;
6. APPROVE the submission of the City's 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; AND
7. DIRECT staff to bring back a substantial amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan in the amount of $60,000 to provide funding to Family Promise of the South Bay from the CDBG -CV funds.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Cha irman/Authority Ch airman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open and continued to July 5, 2022, with no objection heard.
Item No. 39. 2022-526 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -070, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND (CITY
COUNCIL)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -05-CSA, ADOPTING THE
FISCAL YEA R 2022 -2023 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -05-CHA, ADOPTING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -071 APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 (CITY COUNCIL)
AND
APPROVAL OF THE 2022 -2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 39 was heard after Item No. 37.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
It was moved to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 P.M. , if necessary, on motion of Davis - Holmes, seconded by Hilton 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
Director Rahmani gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Public Hearing and Budget Adoption Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the number of Sheriff Deputies assi gned to the Park Patrol Program. Assistant City Manager Lennox responded he would check with the Sheriff staff.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted she requested the cost for two additional park enforcement teams on a temporary six-month period. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated allocation was made for two additional officers.
Assistant City Manager Lennox confirmed the inclusion of a Sergeant assigned to the Park Patrol Program.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas inquired about the Safety First, Act Now Program (citizens, volunteers, and Sheriff Deputies together with a task force) and information to be part of the budget for reactivation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested information to be brought back on the success rates of the Safety First, Act Now Program at a future meeting.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear gave a history of the Park Enforcement Team and the importance to bring back the Park Enforcement Team to full capacity in light of the shootings that occurred at Scott Park and Scottsdale. He requested staff to work with the Sheriff Department with the cost for two more deputies and bring back a report at a future meeting.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes clarified some statements that were made by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing.
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 budget, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -070, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
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ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (Exhibit F)
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No 22 -05-CSA,
A RESOLUTION OF THE B OARD OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED CARSON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET
(Exhibit J)
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22-05-CHA,
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY ADOPTI NG THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023
BUDGET (Exhibit I)
5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -071, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 (Exhibit G)
6. APPROVE the 2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan (Exhibit E).
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations 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
DISCUSSION: (Items 40 to 42)
Item No. 40. 2022-545 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -133 TO
AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE AMOUNTS
FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
INVOLVING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 40 was heard after Oral Communications – Members of the Public.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Ben Jones gave a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested change in the language of the resolution to “may be responsible” and discussed his reasoning for the homeowner who would be indefinitely responsible.
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Ben Jones noted he will add a recital as the second to last recital which will state that the Council sees fit to make the new fines mandatory with respect to the illegal fireworks violations, however, the exception to that being that fines for violation of Section 3101.07 of the Carson Municipal Code which is the section that pertains to liability of a resident where illegal use of fireworks occurs. Violations of that section involving residents in the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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premises from which illegal firew orks are discharged where the resident is not actively and directly involved in the discharge of the illegal fireworks. In that case, the fines would be discretionary and will have a recital to explain. Also, in Section 2.A. at the end of the paragraph will add language stating, “ Notwithstanding the foregoing, any resident of premises who is in violation of CMC Section 3101.07 due to the discharge of illegal fireworks from the premises , but who was not actively and directly involved in the discharge of same , may be assessed an administrative fine according to the foregoing fine s amounts/structure” and in Section 2.B. will change the word “shall” to “may” to indicate that those fines are discretionary rather than mandatory.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
ADOPT Resolution NO. 22-133, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-065 AND AMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES TO BE ASSESSED FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY'S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
INVOLVING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS." (Exhibit No. 1)
ACTION: It was moved to a dopt Resolution No. 22 -133, as read by title only and as amended, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Cha irman/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. 41. 2022-472 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -101 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE WHICH WOULD
CONTINUE THE CITY’S EXISTING 2% UTILITY USERS’ TAX
ON GAS AN D ELECTRIC UTILITIES UNTIL IT IS ENDED BY
VOTERS, ENTITLED “CARSON ESSE NTIAL SERVICES
PROTECTION MEASURE”: CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 22 -102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF DIRECT ARGUMENTS,
SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT(S)
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, REGARDING A CITY MEASURE,
ENTITLED THE CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES
PROTECTION MEASURE, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022;
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -103 A
RESOLUTION OF TH E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE,
ENTITLED CARSON ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION
MEASURE, SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2214 AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE
OF THE CITY OF CARSON AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF
ARTICLE VI OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY
CONTINUING THE CITY’S 2% UTILITY USERS’ TAX ON GAS
AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES, WHICH IS A GENERAL TAX,
UNTIL IT IS ENDED BY VOTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 41 was heard after Item No. 38.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave a staff report.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT (in the following order):
1. RESOLUTION NO. 22-101 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING A UTILITY USERS TAX
("UUT") MEASURE, WHICH CONTINUES THE UUT UNTIL IT IS
ENDED BY VOTERS, TO THE CITY'S VOTERS; SUBMITTING
THEREOF AT THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION; AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; AND
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-102 REGARDING THE DIRECT
ARGUMENTS AND ORDERING THE DRAFTING OF AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE UUT MEASURE; AND
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22 -103 AUTHORIZING
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS TO THE UUT MEASURE.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hilton, seconded by Davis-Holmes 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
Item No. 42. 2022-516 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEES; AND/OR
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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 member
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 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:
Environmental Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Bryant Ford as Alternate 3 to the Environmental Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Bryant Ford as Alternate 3 to the Environmental Commission 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, Counc il 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
Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Rakeem Addison as Alternate 1 to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Rakeem Addison as Alternate 1 to the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee 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 Cha irman 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
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 43 to 44)
Item No. 43. 2022-542 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-2212, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A NONPUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE
FRANCHISE TO ULTRAMAR INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: ADOPT BY Second Reading and by title only with further reading waived, "ORDINANCE NO. 22 -2212, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFRONIA, TO GRANT A NONPUBLIC
UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO ULTRAMAR, INC."
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-2212, as read by title only, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Davis -Holmes 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. 44. 2022-547 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 22-2213, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2611
(EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR
PURCHASES OTHER THAN FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS) OF
CHAPTER 6 (PURCHASING SYSTEM ) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
AMEND THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING REGULATIONS"
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
ADOPT by Second Reading and by title only with further reading waived, ORDINANCE N O. 22-2213, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2611 (EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES OTHER THAN FOR
PUBLIC PROJECTS) OF CHAPTER 6 (PURCHASING SYSTEM)
OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING REGULATIONS"
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ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-2213, as read by title only, 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 Memb er 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:
Darrwin Anthony Ben, Jr.
Reddick “Willie” Williams
Fannie Beard
Lolita Valbuena
Glynna Lustina
Stephen Mariorenzi
Frank Manumaleumu
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add Mary Lou Woolen 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 items to a future agenda:
• Mobilehome Park Ordinance for zoning purposes
• Remove the amendment that requires a super majority to place an item on the agenda
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add the following item to a future agenda:
• Requested s taff to contact the new owner of the South Bay Pavilion to make a presentation at a future meeting
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton offered the following comments:
•
• Samoan Heritage Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022
• Wished everyone a good night
• Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered the following comments:
• Attended the Juneteenth Celebration that was successful • Great job to everyone
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following comment:
• Wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered the following comments:
• Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
• Attended the Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2022 that was excellent • Attended a celebration at the Carson International Sculpture Garden on Saturday, June 18, 2022
• Wished everyone a Happy American Independence Day
• Wished everyone a good night
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about information regarding the Carson Small Business Academy. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to her inquiry that there is information to provide . Subsequently, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the City Manager to schedule a meeting with her.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following comments:
• Reported the containers located at California State University Dominguez Hills are being used as props for a film on Netflix and will be removed by December • Truck parking on University Drive and Central Avenue and citywide are getting out of hand
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton stated the Sheriff Deputies and Code Enforcement Officers were assisting to mitigate the problem of truck parking and idling.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted a non-profit organization environmental group who already paid for and produced signage for no idling. He stated William City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Koons, Environmental Commissioner, will present the complimentary signs from the environmental group at a future City Council meeting.
• Encouraged her colleagues to report truck parking and idling to Code Enforcement • Thanked staff, Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation, sponsors, and volunteers for an awesome Juneteenth Celebration at Mills Park
• Directed the City Manager to send a thank you note to staff who worked at Mills Park and everyone responsible for an awesome Juneteenth Celebration
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks offered the following comments:
• Congratulated all the fathers for Father’s Day
• Annual Father’s Day Ice Cream Giveaway that was a success
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about information on the Plenitude Project. City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated her office was contacted by the developer and are checking on the status of the sales tax sharing agreement that they proposed to make the project financially feasible.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the following:
• Status of the General Plan. Director Naaseh responded he would have a precise schedule within a week.
• When the Economic Development Commission will be discussing the CUP. Director Naaseh responded the first week of July.
• If senior bingo has been activated. City Manager Roberts Jr. responded he would check with Director Whittiker.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated all the Commissions, Committees and Boards should be activated if not already.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked staff for the meeting.
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.
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting - 5:00 P.M.
June 21, 2022
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 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
09-06-2022
Approved as Submitted. CH/JH 5/0