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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 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 Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present via Zoom teleconference:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, As sistant City Manager; Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Eliza Jane Whitman, Director of Public Works; and Crystal Williams, Director of Human Resources
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance
INVOCATION
Item No. 1. 2022-659 PASTOR CANALES OF MISSION EBENEZER FAMILY CHURCH – Not present
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton gave the invocation.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted there was one written
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communication received from Sherri Hodges, resident of Vista Del Loma Mobile Park Estates, regarding Item No. 4, who offered comments opposing construction of the project.
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 5:09 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6:35 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 5)
Item No. 2. 2022-661 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 six cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken in four out of the six cases.
At 9:47 P.M., City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was no reportable action taken on the remaining cases.
Item No. 3. 2022-686 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with David Roberts, City Manager, as the Agency designated representative, with respect to the following employee organizations: AME, CPSA affiliated with SEIU Local 721, AFSCME 1017, AFSCME Local 809, and unrepresented
employees.
ACTION: Item No. 3 was removed from the agenda at the request of City Manager Roberts, Jr., with no objection heard.
Item No. 4. 2022-672 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pu rsuant 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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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: A settlement was authorized by the City Council . A copy of the settlement agreement and releases will be available for the public for inspection once they are finalized in a form to be approved by the City Attorney’s Office. However, Item No. 23 and the Special City Council meeting are related to the settlement and there will be a full discussion about the details publicly as well.
Item No. 5. 2022-681 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pur suant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the city to consider negotiations with John J. Sullivan, American Tower Corporation, with whom the city is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David Roberts, City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as 19101 S. Wilmington Avenue, APN: 7320-005-902, Anderson Park. The city's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: Item No. 5 will be taken up at a later time.
At 9:47 P.M, City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported there was n o reportable action taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 6. 2022-662 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• Coffee with one of the mobilehome parks
• Participated in the Heroes Event
• Carson Sheriff’s Station Cleanup
• Attended the Eddington Drive Block Club Party event
• Community Night Out on August 3, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P. M. at the Carson Sheriff’s Station
• Departure of Operations Lieutenant Kim Guerrero who moved up to division • Lieutenant Bolder is now second in command as new Operations Lieutenant • Introduced Lieutenant Pascuale Dino Aiello who offered comments
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton thanked Captain Jones for attending the Eddington Drive Block Club Party.
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Item No. 7. 2022-668 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 7 to a later date.
Item No. 8. 2022-469 UPDATE REGARDING THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL FROM
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, MARK
PESTRELLA
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated she attended a meeting with Mark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works Director and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mitchell.
Mark Pestrella, Director of Public Works for Los Angeles County, gave a PowerP oint presentation of the Dominguez Channel Update.
Meeting attendees were informed the number for residents to call is (800) 675-4357 (HELP) if or when they smell any odors from the Dominguez Channel.
Director Mark Pestrella informed everyone that a low odor will occur at the end of the summer due to the decay of weeds growing in the estuary with low water supply. A rapid response team has been put together to educate the public about the odor.
Director Mark Pestrella shared photos of a pocket park and other activities that can be potential options for residents. The pocket park is estimated to be approximately 1/3 of an acre.
Director Mark Pestrella concluded his presentation and stated that the purpose of h is presentation was to warn residents that there could potentially be a n odor and reasoning. He announced Marcella Benavides, Water Shed Manager, will be introduced at the next meeting and introduced Carolina Hernandez, Chief Planner from the Los Angeles C ounty Flood Control District.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 9. 2022-614 APPROVAL OF THE MAY 23, 2022 CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Cou ncil Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 10 to 21)
It was moved to approve the Consent items 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 Mem ber/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 10. 2022-657 Resolution No. 22 -157, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,778,215.50, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 144, 163574 THROUGH 163848
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2022-666 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2022-647 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
COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY)
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -158, "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
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CARSON, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE
TELECONFERENCING IN ACCORDANCE WIT H
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) FOR A CONTINUED
30-DAY PERIOD." (Exhibit No. 1)''
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2022-623 CONSIDER CANCELING THE AUGUST 16, 2022, REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE canceling the August 16, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting by minute order.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2022-655 CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM MAYOR PRO TEMPORE, DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER HILTON FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL TO TAKE A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SEND A
CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING THE PROPOSED
$17 MILLION PENALTY FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL
BOARD FOR THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE
WAREHOUSE RELATED TO THE FIRE THAT POLLUTED THE
DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL AND CAUSED WIDESPREAD
NOXIOUS ODOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of support for the proposed $17 million penalty and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter to the Los Angeles Water B oard at the request of Mayor Pro Tempore, District 1 Councilmember Hilton.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2022-678 CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE SOUTH BAY CITIES
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO
TAKE A POSITION OF S UPPORT AND SEND A
CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING A GRANT TO FUND
THE PLANNING PROCESS OF EXPANDING THE SOUTH BAY
FIBER NETWORK (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: SUPPORT the LATA Grant Application from the SBCCOG; and DIRECT staff to transmit the corresponding letter.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 16. 2022-622 CONSIDER AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. DBA RAFTELIS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CITYWIDE STRATEGIC
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING IMPLEMENTATION
PLANS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the proposed contract services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. dba Raftelis for a total not-to-exceed amount of $49,975.00; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2022-393 CONSIDER REJECTION OF PROPOSALS FOR EXTERNAL
PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS PROJECT FOR WIFI ACCESS IN
12 PARKS AND 2 CITY BUSINESS FACILITIES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. REJECT all proposals received in response to RFP No. 22-015; and
2. AUTHORIZE staff to re-advertise in an effort to receive accurate bid amounts from all bidders.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2022-671 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO
MASTER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RACE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FOR INTERNET SERVICES
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the bidding requirements for the Cason Municipal Code ("CMC") pursuant to CMC Section 2611(e) ("Sole Source
Purchasing"); and
2. APPROVE an amendment to contract with Race
Communications, Inc., for a three-year extension for an additional amount of $36,900 bringing the total not to exceed contract sum to $61,500; and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment upon
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 19. 2022-676 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY
ALLOCATIONS AS PART OF THE PHASE I RESTRUCTURING
PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 22 -159, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (C ITY
MANAGER)"
2. Resolution No. 22 -160, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CITY
COUNCIL)"
3. Resolution No. 22 -166, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSIS TANT
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)"
4. Resolution No. 22 -161, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR EXECUTIVE A SSISTANT (CITY
CLERK)"
5. Resolution No. 22 -162, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR COUNCIL OFFICE
COORDINATOR"
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-677 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING
NEW AND AMENDING EXISTING FINANCE, HOUSING, AND
PUBLIC SAFETY JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY
ALLOCATIONS AS PART OF THE PHASE I RESTRUCTURING
PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 22 -163, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING AN AMENDED JOB SPECIFICATION
AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST"
2. Resolution No. 22 -164, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY AD OPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR HOUSING SPECIALIST"
3. Resolution No. 22 -167, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIF ICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ENGAGEMENT
OFFICER"
4. Resolution No. 22 -165, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR"
5. Resolution No. 22 -168, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALL OCATION FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESS
COORDINATOR"
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-555 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PALP, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1641: GARDENA
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT FROM FIGUEROA STREET TO
EAST OF AVALON BOULEVARD AND ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 22-156, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET IN
THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Construction Contract for Project No. 1641: Gardena Boulevard Street Improvement from Figueroa Street to East of Avalon Boulevard, in the amount of $2,668,527.90, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Palp, Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construc tion contingencies in the amount of $533,705.58 (20%) for change orders and any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -156, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
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AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
appropriating $537,050.00 from the unassigned General fund balance to augment the current amount budgeted for Project No. 1641: Gardena B oulevard Street Improvement from Figueroa Street to East of Avalon Boulevard (Exhibit No. 3).
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with Palp, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 22 to 23)
Item No. 22. 2022-646 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -155,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 11 (CENTERPOINT
WAREHOUSE) OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16627 -35
AVALON BOULEVARD (A PN: 6126 -011-021, 6126 -011-023,
6126-011-024) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA
(CITY COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw reported the property owner, CenterPoint Properties Trust, submitted the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter to the City of Carson requesting for annexation into the City of Carson Community Facilities District No. 2018- 01 (Maintenance and Services). There are no noticing nor publication requirements required for this item beyond the Brown Act.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 P.M.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing.
2. TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications.
3. CLOSE the public hearing.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -155, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
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APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 11 (CENTERPOINT
WAREHOUSE) OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16627 -35
AVALON BOULEVARD (APN: 6126 -011-021, 6126 -011-023,
6126-011-024) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA"
5. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from CenterPoint Properties Trust.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations 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
Item No. 23. 2022-679 A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 22-2216,
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 13 -2017
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CAM-CARSON, (CITY
COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a staff report. He noted the ordinance number is normally assigned to staff by the City Clerk’s Office after the ordinance is recommended by the Planning Commission which occurred last night . Therefore, the ordinance number was assigned today.
He recommended to remove Exhibit B from the ordinance. The motion would be to introduce Ordinance No. 22-2216 with removal of Exhibit B from the ordinance itself.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani elaborated on the staff report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes opened the Public Hearing at 7: 49 P.M.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated there is a caller waiti ng who provided the following comment.
Ignacio Lukeen, resident of Avalon Greens II
Stated he met Council Member Dear and Council Member Rojas, reported sidewalk problems of the community and inquired about the status of the project.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated Ignacio Lukeen’s inquiry was not part of the public hearing. City Manager was directed to look at the potential trip hazards and other issues with no objection heard.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairm an Davis-Holmes directed the City Clerk to provide Ignacio Lukeen’s contact number to the City Manager.
George Mihlsten, Latham & Watkins representing the applicant Introduced Jocelyn Guglers who is Senior Vice President of Siemen Development Group on behalf of CAM-Carson; offered comments in support of item.
Jocelyn Guglers
Offered comments in support of item.
The Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of the item.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani thanked Maria Hoye (representing Latham & Watkins) for her professionalism on working with complex projects and deal terms with her, George Mihlsten, Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Danny Aleshire, and Assistant City Manager Raymond for all their help as well.
Maria Hoye thanked City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani and her team as well.
There being no further public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis - Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing.
2. TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications.
3. CLOSE the public hearing.
4. MAKE findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that, on the basis of substantial evidence based on the entire administrative record, this Amendment is consistent with all applicable plans, rules, regulations and official policies of City and evaluated the potential environmental impacts of this First Amendment and determined that any potential impacts have been analyzed pursuant to the 2018 SEIR and 2022 SEIR (each having a State Clearinghouse No. 2005051059), in accordance with CEQA.
5. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, of "ORDINANC E NO. 22-2216, AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT
TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 13 -2017 BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CARSON AND CAM-CARSON, LLC"
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and in troduce Ordinance No. 22-2216 and remove Exhibit B from the ordinance 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
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 8:06 P.M. to the City Council Special Meeting by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with no objection heard.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 8:13 P.M. to Council Item No. 24 by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes.
DISCUSSION: (Item 24 to 25)
Item No. 24. 2022-690 CONSIDER COUNCILWOMAN ROJAS' REQUEST FOR A
PROPOSED EVENT AT DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK
AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22 -169, AMENDING
BUDGET IN SPECIAL EVENTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH FESTIVAL EVENT
(CITY COUNCIL)
Assistant City Manager Lennox gave an updated staff report.
Director Whittiker, Jr. elaborated on the staff report.
Discussion ensued regarding co-sponsors and written agreement.
Recommendation: 1. DISCUSS and PROVIDE DIRECTION regarding the proposed event at Dignity Health Sports Park for Filipino American History Month Kick Off on Sunday, October 2, 2022;
2. DISCUSS and CONSIDER approvi ng a budget for this
proposed event;
3. If event and budget are approved, APPROVE the attached License Agreement and Addendum included as Exhibits 1 and 2; and
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement and
Addendum, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
5. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -169, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-23 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL EVENTS TO ADD AN
ADDITIONAL FILIPINO AMERIC AN HISTORY MONTH
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August 2, 2022
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FESTIVAL EVENT." (Exhibit 5)
ACTION: It was moved to approve up to $30,000 for the Filipino American History Month Festival event to be held on October 2, 2022 at Dignity Health Sports Park as requested by Council Member Rojas and direct staff to bring back an agreement of responsibilities on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency V ice 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Absent: None
Item No. 25. 2022-664 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:
Environmental Commission
It was moved to remove Rick Pulido from the Environmental Commission for conduct unbecoming as a commissioner on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hicks and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks
Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Relocation Appeals Board
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks removed his uncontested appointment of Fatima Iqbal-Zubair from the Relocation Appeals Board who no longer resides in the City.
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 8:37 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was re convened at 9:47 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Closed Session Item No. 2
No reportable action was taken on the remaining cases.
Closed Session Item No. 5
No reportable action was taken.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Joerline Mirealles
Ray Pigram
Fulton Ray Nelson
Richard Fatuesi
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to add Vin Scully, long-time Dodger commentator, to the Memorial Adjournments.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add resident who was 107 years old to the Memorial Adjournments.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton gave a prayer.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add Dr. Ursula Martin’s (principal of Broadacre s Elementary School) father to the Memorial Adjournments.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) – None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to add the following items to a future agenda:
• Mobilehome Park Zoning Ordinance
• An ordinance to modify the agenda ordinance to remove the dictator amendment that was made two years ago
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton reported the following:
• Some residents received notification that there were gases that were emitted in the community which the City was notified and is rectifying the issue with mechanisms in place to help residents
• Electrical cable is still hanging on Central Avenue and University Drive
City Manager Roberts, Jr. provided an update of the electrical cable which was handled yesterday.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired if the second City Council meeting will be held in August. City Manager Roberts, Jr. confirmed it was previously approved to cancel the August 16, 2022 City Council meeting.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani recommended the City Council consider adjourning this evening’s meeting to August 16, 2022, to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 22-2216 (Item No. 23). The Mayor and City Council agreed to meet on August 16, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. with no objection heard.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested an update of the Safety First Act Now Committee in the first meeting of September.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced the following:
• 600 Backpacks Giveaway on August 13, 2022, 1:00 P.M. , at the South Bay Pavilion parking lot
• Annual Cajun and Blues White Linen Affair on September 10, 20 22, 6:00 P.M. , at the Carson Community Center
• Second Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk on September 17, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at California State University Dominguez Hills; for more information (310) 346- 8968
• Town Hall Community Meeting on August 20, 2022, 10:00 A.M. at Mills Park City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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• Relay for Life on August 13, 2022 at Carson Park
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested staff to fix the yellow gates at the City parks which are inoperable.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton reminded everyone to attend the Community Night Out on August 3, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was ad journed at 10:01 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. via Zoom.
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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
10-18-2022
Approved as Submitted. J H/JD 5/0