Minutes — Carson City Council, July 5, 2022

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CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
JULY 5, 2022
5:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order a t 5:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes via Zoom teleconference.

ROLL CALL:

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present via Zoom teleconference:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Jawane Hilton , Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas

Also Present via Zoom teleconference:

Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., 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 Finance; Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works; Michael Whittiker, Director of Community Services; and Crystal Williams, Director of Human Resources

FLAG SALUTE:

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION:

Item No. 1. 2022-520 PASTOR RON THOMAS FROM ROAD 2 DAMASCUS CHURCH

Pastor Ron Thomas gave the invocation.

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CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted there were written communications r eceived regarding negotiations with the Carson Reclamation Authority and Carson Goose Owner, LLC related to Cells 3, 4, and 5 of 20400 South Main Street, Carson. She presented the written communications of t he following individuals who offered comments in opposition to the project:

Donald Mogck
America Escobedo
Trang Gutierrez
Kenneth Hundt
Javier Torres Jr.

Sherri Hodges
Josefina Alicea

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting was recessed at 5:12 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

The meeting was reconvened at 6:48 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:

Item No. 2. 2022-595 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 five cases.

ACTION: Three of the matters were considered and no reportable action was taken. Two of the matters will be taken up later tonight.

At 8:52 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action in two cases.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)

Item No. 3. 2022-582 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S

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Captain Jones gave a report/announcement on the following:

• Coffee with the Station at the Starbucks on Dominguez Street on June 22, 2022 • Met with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission on June 28, 2022
• Spoke at the Quarterly Block Captains Meeting
• Thanked everyone who attended the Blood Drive
• Wished long time Traffic Investigator Jeff Li tman the best in his retirement and thanked him for his efforts and dedication to the City and the Carson Sheriff Station • Thanked the Sheriff Deputies and staff from the Carson Sheriff Station who worked Fourth of July weekend ensuring no fireworks related injuries or damages and provided statistics

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about a report of how many citations were issued and the monetary amount. Captain Jones responded to his inquiry.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested Captain Jones to coordinate a meeting with the City Manager and the Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed the City Manager to send a letter to Jeff Litman from the Mayor and City Council thanking him for his years of service and to prepare a Certificate of Recognition.

Item No. 4. 2022-395 REPORT FROM CHIEF BENNETT OF THE LOS ANGELES

COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chief Bennett gave a report on the following:

• Service calls made in June
• No significant injuries or major fires reported in relation to fireworks • Approximately seven minor fires and injuries
• Expect the month of July to be busier due to warmer weather • Thanked Captain Jones and his team for keeping Carson safe

Item No. 5. 2022-583 INTRODUCTION OF CRYSTAL WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF

HUMAN RESOURCES

City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced Crystal Williams, new Director of Human Resources, who offered comments.

PRESENTATIONS

Item No. 6. 2022-512 UPDATE FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION

DISTRICTS

Bryan Langpap, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Third-Party Audit after December 2021 Sewer Spill.

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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about the plans for removal of bypass pipes from one of the traffic lanes on Figueroa Street, north of Carson Street, south of 220th Street, and south of 22 3rd Street. Bryan Langpap responded to his inquiry on future repairs.

Item No. 7. 2022-497 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PARKS AND RECREATION

MONTH IN THE CITY OF CARSON

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation which was accepted by Chairman Walter Gonzalez and Secretary Kim Cortado, of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission. They offered words of gratitude.

Item No. 8. 2022-199 PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING AMERICAN

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes read the proclamation which was received by Brian Raber, Veterans Affairs Commissioner, who offered words of gratitude.

Item No. 9. 2022-593 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HEROES DAY

City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 9 to the next meeting for the recipient who will be available at that time with no objection heard.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted there were three callers in the queue.

Tommy Fa’avae – Item No. 28
Offered comments in support of item.

Ana Meni
Thanked the City, staff, Senior Recreation Center Supervisor Janny Noa and the Momoli family for hosting the Samoan Heritage Event; stated she was upset with Council Member Dear’s inappropriate remarks he made during the presentation at the event which she reported to the City Manager and requested he forward her information to the City Attorney.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments regarding Ana Meni’s request.

Nondice Mason
Reported on illegal fireworks that was of a war zone and is out of control; opposed to the sale of fireworks and requested to ban fireworks in the City.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item No. 10. 2022-590 APPROVAL OF THE MAY 17, 2022 CITY

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None

Absent: None

CONSENT: (Items 11 to 32)

It was moved to approve the Consent Items on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Absent: None

Item No. 11. 2022-577 Resolution No. 22 -139, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,713,830.65, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 163135 THROUGH 163473

ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 12. 2022-581 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 13. 2022-563 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-AUTHORIZING

THE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY

TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING IN

ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(E) FOR A CONTINUED 30 -DAY PERIOD (CITY

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Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -140, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, AND THE CARSON

SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED

TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE

MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON

HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE

TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) FOR A CONTINUED
30-DAY PERIOD." (Exhibit No. 1)''

ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 14. 2022-570 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 22-141, A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON

APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE PLAN
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY’S DEFINE D CONTRIBUTION
PLANS

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -141, a "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE CITY'S CITY

MANAGER AS THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY'S
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS."

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 15. 2022-571 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND

SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
ASSEMBLY BILL 2953 RELATED TO THE REQUIRED USE OF

RECYCLED MATERIALS FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY

REHABILITATION (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: OPPOSE Assembly Bill 2953 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 16. 2022-523 CONSIDER TAKING POSITIONS OF OPPOSITION AND

SENDING CORRESPONDING LETTERS REGARDING
SENATE BILL 897; ASSEMBLY BILL 2097; AND ASSEMBLY
BILL 2234 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. OPPOSE Senate Bill 897 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

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corresponding letter.

3. OPPOSE Assembly Bill 2234 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 17. 2022-574 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND

SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING THE

HELPER ACT TO SUPPORT POLICE AND CORRECTIONS

OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL

TECHNICIANS, PARAMEDICS, AND TEACHERS BY

PROVIDING A SPECIAL HOME LOAN PROGRAM (CITY

COUNCIL)

Recommendation: SUPPORT the HELPER Act and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.

ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 18. 2022-541 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS AS PART

OF THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED PHASE I

RESTRUCTURING OF CITY DEPARTMENTS AND

OPERATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:

1. Resolution No. 22 -116, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED

REORGANIZATION AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO TRANSFORMING THE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION INTO THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT";

2. Resolution No. 22 -117, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED

DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING

MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A

NEW CITY DEPARTMENT, TO BE KNOWN AS THE
"INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMAN CE
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT"; and

3. Resolution No. 22 -118, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED

REORGANIZATION AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO TRANSFERRING THE RISK

MANAGEMENT DIVISION OUT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT".

ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 19. 2022-527 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-122, A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

CALIFORNIA, CREATING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION OF

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
19-015 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -122, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, CREATING A NEW JOB

CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND
AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-015".

ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 20. 2022-528 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 22-123, A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

CALIFORNIA, CREATING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION OF

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY
AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-015 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -123, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIF ORNIA, CREATING A NEW JOB

CLASSIFICATION OF DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
19-015".

ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 21. 2022-567 CONSIDER PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE OF THE CITY’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR

PREMIUM TO RETIRED CITY EMPLOYEES AND ADOPTION
OF RESOLUTION 22-138 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 ARPA BUDGET ALLOCATION (CITY COUNCIL).

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE proposed recommendations on the use of the City's American Rescue Plan Act funds.

2. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-138, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 BUDGET IN THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND.

ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 22. 2022-105 CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE STANDARD

MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE AND SPECIAL EVENTS AD

HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

AN UPDATED STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE ON

CITY CO-SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: ADOPT the proposed updated version of SMP 01.01.07.

ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 23. 2022-350 CONSIDER AWARDING A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WEST COAST FIRE & INTEGRATION, INC.

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENS IVE FIRE ALARM AND

SECURITY SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2027

Recommendation: 1. AWARD and APPROVE the Contract Services Agreement with West Coast Fire & Integration, Inc. for the provision of comprehensive fire and security alarm systems maintenance and monitoring services for the initial 5 -year term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027 with a total contract sum not to exceed $328,820.56 (Exhibit No. 4; the "Agreement").

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 24. 2022-549 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALLTECH INDUSTRIES (C20-117)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 to the Agreement between the CITY OF CARSON and ALLTECH INDUSTRIES, INC. dated
October 12, 2020 increasing the contract amount to an amount not to exceed $1,218,985.00 for the three year term of the Agreement.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 25. 2022-586 CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH NBS

GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP TO PROVIDE

COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT(S) CONSULTING

SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the contract with NBS
extending the term through June 30, 2024 in the current not-to-exceed amount of $351,500; AND

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.

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Item No. 26. 2022-588 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATING TO THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CARSON ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD):
(1) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-142 – A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE

FINANCING PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARSON ENHANCED

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT AND THE
ALLOCATION OF THE CITY’S INCREMENTAL TAX REVENUE

FROM THE PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 53398.75 ET SEQ;
(2) ADOPTION OF RESULTION NO. 22-143 – A RESOLUTION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PUBLIC FINANCING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CARSON ENHANCED

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT AMENDED AND

RESTATED BYLAWS (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -142, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE

FINANCING PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARSON ENHANCED

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT AND THE

ALLOCATION OF THE CITY'S INCREMENTAL TAX REVENUE

FROM THE PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 53398.75 ET SEQ"; AND

2. WAIVE further rea ding and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -143, A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CARSON

ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 27. 2022-597 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE.

ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 28. 2022-580 NOTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER #22201581 TO MB HERZOG ELECTRIC,
INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF THE DAMAGED FEEDER TO THE

MOTOR CONTROL CENTER (MCC) THAT POWERS THE

HVAC SYSTEM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER (CITY

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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. WA IVE the formal bidding procedures as outlined in CMC Chapter 6, 2611 Exceptions to Bidding Requirements for
Purchases Other Than for Public Projects.

2. APPROVE the award of purchase order 22201581 with MB Herzog Electric Inc to provide all labor, material and equipment to repair and replace electrical cables for the HVAC at the Community Center in the amount of $51,704.00.

ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 29. 2022-510 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES, INC. FOR THE RESURFACING OF VARIOUS

INDOOR DANCE FLOORS, RACQUETBALL AND

BASKETBALL COURTS AND A THREE-YEAR

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$286,865.78 (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. AWARD a contract with McWil Spor ts Surfaces Inc. to provide indoor court resurfacing for the Public Works Department for a three-year period and in a not-to-exceed amount of $286,865.78.

2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute a contract with McWil Sports Surfaces, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney (Exhibit No. 1)

ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 30. 2022-419 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION TO PREPARE A
STUDY AND ANALYSIS FOR PROJECT NO. 1658: LOCAL

ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with KOA
Corporation for Project No. 1658: Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for a not-to-exceed amount of $78,013.32.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services
Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 31. 2022-568 CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT PIPELINE ALIGNMENT

ALONG SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD FOR ITS PURE WATER

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the Sepulveda pipeline alignment City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.

Item No. 32. 2022-607 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STREAM, KIM,
HICKS, WRAGE AND ALFARO, P.C., RELATED TO THE

PROVISION OF CERTAIN WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION

SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Contract
Services between the City and Stream Kim (Exhibit No. 1; the "Amendment"); and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 33)

Item No. 33. 2022-604 CONTINUED 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)

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.

Director Naaseh gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022-2023.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired about the Venice Family Clinic name change. Assistant City Manager Raymond responded the Venice Family Clinic was formerly the South Bay Counseling Center.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the number of applicants received for the CDBG funding. Director Naaseh responded to his inquiry.

Director Naaseh confirmed the Venice Family Clinic was formerly the South Bay Family Health Care.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw read written comments from the following:

Jessica Martinez, representing the nonprofit organization Gang Alternatives Program (GAP) Requested CDBG funding to continue to provide the My Gangfree Life programs in Carson schools.

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Katy Cisneros, Regional Director from the Office of Samoan Affairs Requested CDBG funding for their non -profit agency for the proposed project entitled “OSA Safety-Net Human Services”.

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted there is one caller in the queue who spoke as follows:

Diana Madel, Director of Strategic Partnership for the Boys and Girls Club of Carson Thanked the Mayor, City Council , and staff for their support to Carson youth for the Boys and Girls Club; requested support of CDBG funds to support a wide variety of free resources provided to youth, families, the City and gave examples.

There being no other public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis - Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 7:59 P.M.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested a copy of the written communication from the GAP representative.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear suggested to find other funding resources for the Boys and Girls Club , GAP, Office of Samoan Affairs and offered positive comments on their programs.

Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing;

2. ALLOCATE CDBG public service funding for FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) as designated by City Council;

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute agreements with the public service providers as designated by City Council following negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney;

4. APPROVE the proposed FY 2022/23 (PY 2022) CDBG budget;

5. APPROVE the submission of the City's 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

6. 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: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s on motion of Dear, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:

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Absent: None

DISCUSSION: (Items 34 to 37)

Item No. 34. 2022-605 CONSIDER APPROVING A COMMUNITY SERVICES

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)

Assistant City Manager Lennox presented the item.

Director Whittiker elaborated on the item.

Recommendation: CONSIDER approving a scholarship program for low-to-moderate income residents registering for community services and recreation activities.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authorit y 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

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested staff to bring back a report on the sports registration since it has dwindled.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested further research be conducted on youth sports fees and 40% reduction on sports fees for the next two years.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested City Manager R oberts, Jr. to inquire about waiving registration fees completely for the upcoming sports season and bring back costs.

Assistant City Manager Lennox suggested that the fee study will also include information regarding waiving of fees.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the fee study will be completed post haste and the gathered information needs to be placed as an action item on the next City Council agenda.

Item No. 35. 2022-589 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-146, "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DENYING BPR, INC.’S BID PROTEST
AGAINST CITY OF CARSON’S PROPOSED AWARD OF

CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL SERVICES FOR CONCR ETE
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REMEDIATION SOLICITED THROUGH RFP 22 -007" AND

AWARD OF ON-CALL CONCRETE REMEDIATION SERVICES

CONTRACT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRECISION
CONCRETE, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 (CITY COUNCIL)

Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a staff report.

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Resolution No. 22 -146, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING BPR, INC.'S BID PROTEST AGAINST CITY OF

CARSON'S PROPOSED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR

ON-CALL SERVICES FOR CONCRETE REMEDIATION
SOLICITED THROUGH RFP 22-007"

2. 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").

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the So. Cal. Precision Concrete Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Absent: None

Item No. 36. 2022-569 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE DEFINING

AND PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF

DETACHED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY OF

CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.

Recommendation: TAKE the following action:

1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 22-2215, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW SECTION
4149 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A DETACHED
CATALYTIC CONVERTER) TO CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED
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CONDUCT - OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE IV (PUBLIC PEACE) OF

THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING

REGULATIONS DEFINING AND PROHIBITING THE

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DETACHED CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS IN THE CITY OF CARSON."

ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 22 -2215, as read by title only, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Absent: None

Item No. 37. 2022-584 CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS;
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES; AND/OR

CITY-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL (CITY COUNCIL)

Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:

1. CONSIDER and APPOINT, REAPPOINT or REMOVE
members to the Commissions, Committees and Boards; and/or

2. REAFFIRM, RE -DESIGNATE and/or DESIGNATE 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:

Public Relations Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Dorothy Ross as Alternate 3 to the Public Relations Commission.

Women’s Issues Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Yolanda Fielder as regular member to the Women’s Issues Commission, thereby, created a vacancy of Alternate 1 on the Women’s Issues Commission.

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Relocation Appeals Board
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Dennis Batucal as regular member to the Relocation Appeals Board, thereby, created a vacancy of Alternate 1 on the Relocation Appeals Board.

It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Public Relations Commission, Women’s Issues Commission and the Relocation Appeals Board on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:

Absent: None

ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated there were no Memorial Adjournment requests provided. She requested to add the Highland Park Victims in Chicago to the Memorial Adjournments and to keep their families and friends in our prayers.

City Man ager Roberts , Jr. requested to add Jaylan of Akron, Ohio , to the Memorial Adjournments.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton gave a prayer and requested to add the individual who was found demised in Carson to the Memorial Adjournments.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested to add Matilda Roberts to the Memorial Adjournments.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) – None.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add the following item to a future agenda:

• Consider changing the tennis courts to a pickleball field at Hemingway Park

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes suggested Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton hold a town hall meeting for the residents’ input for a pickleball field.

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Assistant City Manager Lennox noted the City is finalizing its Park Master Plan which the study identified feedback from the community and will include Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton’s request for a pickleball field at Hemingway Park. The study will come back in August.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authorit y Board Member Dear challenged Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton to a pickleball tournament game which he accepted.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to add the following items to a future agenda:

• Requested the City Attorney to draft a resolution expressing the City’s support for “Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems” also known as ARCHES, the initiative as it applies to federal hydrogen hub designation and funding; requested to direct the City Manager to prepare a letter for consideration for the City to join the ARCHES along with other cities that are considering this at the same time • Removal of the ordinance that allows the majority of the City Council to add items to the agenda
• Mobilehome Park Zoning Ordinance

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

City Manager Roberts, Jr. announced Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton’s birthday is on Friday and everyone sang the Happy Birthday song.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw had a birthday last Friday and everyone sang the Happy Birthday song.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear wished everyone a belated Happy Fourth of July. God bless Carson and God bless America.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes gave kudos to staff for a great event at Foisia Park.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session item earlier in the meeting.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 8:34 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 8:52 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.

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REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:

Closed Session Item No. 2
Finished the two items that w ere not taken up earlier in the first Closed Session and reported there was no reportable action taken.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 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

09-20-2022

Approved as Submitted. JH/JD 5/0

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