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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order a t 5:02 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; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant 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 Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2022-660 PASTOR CANALES OF MISSION EBENEZER FAMILY CHURCH
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton gave the invocation.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 5:58 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 - 6)
Item No. 2. 2022-715 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) & (b)(1) to conduct an employment performance evaluation for the position of City Manager.
ACTION: Item No. 2 was not taken up.
Item No. 3. 2022-743 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken in two cases. A settlement was reached regarding conversion in one case.
Item No. 4. 2022-755 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the city is a party. The titles of such litigation are as follows: Lori Kendall v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV48765.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 5. 2022-764 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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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: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 6. 2022-767 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the city is a party. The titles of such litigation are as follows: Cam-Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461 and Cam-Carson, LLC v. City of Carson and
Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency,
Second District Court of Appeal Case No. B312729.
ACTION: Item No. 6 was not taken up.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 7. 2022-663 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• Acknowledged that Community Night Out was a great event in August • Acknowledged the Relay for Life event at Carson Park to celebrate those fighting against cancer
• Past month Carson deputies attended many town hall meetings and enjoyed participating at Foisia Park, Mills Park and Stevenson Park
• Carson Sheriff Station was recognized at the Regina Nappers Honor Awards Ceremony • Youth Diversion Program and a local community-based provider are collaborating to help lower youth recidivism rates and prevent arrests for youth offenders • Acknowledged goals of deputies
• Possible blackout due to heat wave
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes and Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton thank ed Captain Jones for his participation at Stevenson Park.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas also thank ed Captain Jones and the Sheriff’s Department for their attendance and participation at the Public Safety Meetings.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Captain Jones for his attendance and participation at the Town Hall meeting held at Mills Park.
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Item No. 8. 2022-669 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Chief Bennett reported/announced the following:
• Update on the current heat wave
• Reminded everyone to stay hydrated
• Update on the statistics of calls to the Fire Department pursuant to the heat wave
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Chief Bennett and his staff for their service.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 9. 2022-756 UPDATE FROM THE WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT CALLING ALL SERVICE AREA RESIDENTS,
INCLUDING CARSON, TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND
OUTDOOR WATERING FROM SEPTEMBER 6 – 20 DUE TO
MAJOR PIPELINE REPAIR WORK BY THE METROPOLITAN
WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CITY
COUNCIL)
Gregory Reed, representing West Basin Municipal Water District, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Upper Feeder Leak Repair. He directed the www.westbasin.org website if anyone wanted more information and provided his telephone number at (310) 660 -6210 for questions regarding remittance programs and references.
Item No. 10. 2022-746 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH (CITY COUNCIL)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton read the proclamation.
Captain Tony Wright accepted the 9/11 Recognition Award and offered words of gratitude on behalf of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Item No. 11. 2022-745 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE
MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear read the proclamation, which was accepted by Silvia Cruz, who offered words of gratitude on behalf of the community.
Item No. 12. 2022-747 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SICKLE CELL AWARENESS
MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation, which was accepted by Anthony Wells, who offered words of gratitude on behalf of the community.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested that Anthony Wells speak with City Manager Roberts, Jr. to administer literature on sickle cell to increase awareness at the upcoming Women’s Conference on October 21, 2022.
Item No. 13. 2022-748 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PROSTATE CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hick s announced that the Prostate Awareness Walkathon will be held on September 17 , 2022 at California State University Dominguez Hills.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation, which was accepted by Sanji Sitha of Little Company of Mary Medical Center and Suzanne Gutterman Madigan of City of Hope, who offered words of gratitude.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks invited everyone to the walkathon as well as women and their families.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
City Clerk/ Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw announced there were no written communications received.
Tony Senior was admitted into the live meeting and gave an oral communication for Item No.
35. He expressed interest in the renovation and expansion of pickleball courts and holding possible tournaments in Carson.
Director Whittiker, Jr. expressed interest in possible tournaments.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton highly recommended there be a dedicated pickleball court opposed to covering up the old ones.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested that the issue of pickleball courts be added to the agenda for the next Town Hall meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 14. 2022-712 APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 8, 2022 CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGE NCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND JUNE 21, 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 Hicks , 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
CONSENT: (Items 15 to 33)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 22 to the next meeting.
It was moved to approve the Consent items on motion of Hilton, seconded by Hicks.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Item Nos. 21 and 26 for discussion.
The motion to appro ve Consent Items No. 15 to 33, except Items No. 21, 22, and 26, was unanimously carried by the following vote
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 15. 2022-736 Resolution No. 22 -175, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,902,318.17, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 145,146,163849 THROUGH 164122
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2022-710 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING JULY 31, 2022
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2022-667 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
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ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2022-649 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2022-656 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 -182, "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. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-740 CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
ASSESSOR JEFFREY PRANG RE GARDING INCREASED
PROPERTY VALUES IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-766 CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM MAYOR DAVIS-HOLMES FOR
THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AN INFORMATIONAL
UPDATE REGARDING THE ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY
THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
INTO EMISSIONS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE FROM A FACILITY IN
CARSON AND THE RECENT VOLUNTARY SHUTDOWN OF
THE FACILITY ON AUGUST 21, 2022 (CITY COUNCIL)
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a staff report.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked City Manager Roberts, Jr. to send letters to parents with updates. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he sent a press release which is listed on the City’s website and will distribute to the parents as well.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Davis -Holmes, 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, Cou ncil 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. 22. 2022-716 CONSIDERATION OF MU LTIPLE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING
NEW 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 -189, "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 INFORMATION
MANAGER"
2. Resolution No. 22 -190, "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 PAYROLL SUPERVISOR"
3. Resolution No. 22 -191, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSO N, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING NEW JOB SPECIFICATION AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR INNOVATION &
SUSTATAINBILITY MANAGER"
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued the item to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
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Item No. 23. 2022-717 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY
AMENDING THE SALARY ALLOCATIONS FOR EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST,
AND COUNCIL OFFICE COORDINATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 22 -185, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY AMENDING THE SALARY ALLOCATION FOR
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST"
2. Resolution No. 22 -186, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PL AN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY AMENDING THE SALARY ALLOCATION FOR
SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST"
3. Resolution No. 22 -187, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY AMENDING T HE SALARY ALLOCATION FOR
COUNCIL OFFICE COORDINATOR"
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2022-691 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CARL WARREN & COMPANY AGREEMENT (CONTRACT C -19-124)
FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Carl Warren & Company agreement for Third Party Liability Claims Administration services, extending the contract term by one additional year through September 30, 2023, at a cost of $63,516.24.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment following approval as to form by City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2022-720 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 20 -125 WITH T & G GLOBAL, LLC, DBA ST. NICK'S
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING & DÉCOR TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY
DECORATING SERVICES FOR THE 2022 HOLIDAY SEASON
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement No. 20-125 between the City of Carson and T & G Global, LLC, dba St. Nick's Christmas Lighting & D écor to provide holiday decorating services for the 2022 holiday season in a not-to-exceed City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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amount of $147,594 (Exhibit No. 2; "Amendment").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amend ment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2022-726 CONSIDER AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) GRANT APPLICATION AND
CONSIDER RATIFYING THE PLHA GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
ALREADY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON
AND HCD (CITY COUNCIL)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a staff report.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
Recommendation: 1. RATIFY and APPROVE the PLHA Grant Agreement, dated August 3, 2022, and the City Manager's execution of the Agreement; and
2. RECEIVE AND FILE the Agreement.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 27. 2022-738 CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A HOLD -HARMLESS
AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES REGIONAL
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (LA -RICS)
TO ALLOW FOR RADIO INTEROPERABILITY TO ENHANCE
COMMUNICATION AND COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN CITY
STAFF, PARTNERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE
CITY OF CARSON
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-176, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON
AND LOS ANGELES REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AUTHORITY."
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2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Hold Harmless
Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2022-606 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL
Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 29. 2022-749 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
ESTIMATE, AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
CWS SYSTEMS, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1704 - CITY HALL
FAÇADE RENOVATION, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
NO. 22-183, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET IN
THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND" (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the plans, specifications, and estimates and order the work for Project No. 1704: City Hall Façade Renovation.
2. AWARD a Construction Contract to CWS Systems, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Project No. 1704:
City Hall Fa çade Renovation, for a not -to-exceed amount of $2,185,000.00.
3. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of const ruction contingencies in the amount of $327,750.00 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as substructure conflicts, contaminated soil removal and disposal, material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with CWS System, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
5. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-183 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-23 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND" (Exhibit No. 2)
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 30. 2022-561 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL
LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS NEEDS BY
PUBLIC WORKS-ENGINEERING DIVISION
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with PPM Group, City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Inc. to provide On -Call Professional Labor Compliance Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000.00.
2. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with CS &
Associates, Inc. to provide On -Call Professional Labor Compliance Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000.00.
3. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with GCAP
Services, Inc. to provide On -Call Professional Labor Compliance Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000.00.
4. AUTHOR IZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 31. 2022-638 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Westberg and White, Inc. to provide On-Call Architectural Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
2. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with BOA
Architecture, to provide On -Call Architectural Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
3. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Gruen and Associates, to provide On-Call Architectural Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
4. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Breen Design Group, to provide On -Call Architectural Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 32. 2022-639 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICE S
AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
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1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with KOA
Corporation to provide On-Call Engineering Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
2. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, to provide On-Call Engineering Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
3. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with IDS Group, to provide On-Call Engineering Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
4. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Tait and
Associates, to provide On-Call Engineering Professional Services for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000.00.
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 32 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 33. 2022-675 NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER TO MB HERZOG ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF THE
DAMAGED FEEDER TO THE MOTOR CONTROL CENTER
(MCC) THAT POWERS THE POOL AT FOISIA PARK AND FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF THE S WITCH GEAR AT CITY HALL
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 33 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 34)
Item No. 34. 2022-759 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -193 FOR THE PROPOSED
SUBSEQUENT DRAFT REVISION TO THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE
(2021-2029) HOUSING ELEMENT AS ADOPTED ON
FEBRUARY 1, 2022, GPA NO. 22-01 (CITY COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the public hearing report.
Director Naaseh introduced Mr. Bhatia, consultant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Draft Housing Element process to date.
Mr. Bhatia introduced his colleague who continued the presentation.
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Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton inquired about a plan to implement a targeted approach for quality neighborhood markets within the General Plan.
Mr. Bhatia responded to his inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about receiving a copy of a neighborhood marketing ordinance should it be in existence.
Mr. Bhatia’s colleague informed the City Council that there are samples ava ilable from other cities.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about the plan for affordable housing in Carson in comparison to other cities near the South Bay area. Mr. Bhatia responded to his inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear suggested to build housing that supports retail by taking a comprehensive approach following a recommendation from consultants of the Housing Element.
Director Naaseh gave comments regarding the commercial aspect to follow.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes opened the Public Hearing at 8:42 P.M.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw confirmed there were no testimonies or written communications received.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 8:43 P.M.
Mr. Bhatia noted the state deadline for certification is October 15, 2022.
Recommendation: TAKE all the following actions:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -193, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON ADOPTING AN
ADDENDUM TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AND
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
22-02 - THE CITY OF CARSON SUBSEQUENT DRAFT
REVISION TO THE CITY'S 2021 -2029 (SIXTH CYCLE)
HOUSING ELEMENT AS ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022
(GPA NO. 22-01)"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Davis-Holmes, 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
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Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION: (Items 35 to 38)
Item No. 35. 2022-719 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -178,
ADOPTING THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Assistant City Manager Lennox gave a staff report.
Director Whittiker, Jr. introduced Zachary Mueting, Principal Landscape Architect at RJM Design Group, who gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Master Plan.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authori ty Vice Chairman Hilton thanked Zachary Mueting for his comprehensive report and mentioned that he would like to move forward with making Hemingway Park a designated pickleball court site.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that the recommendation to designate Hemingway Park as the pickleball site can be made since there is no formal action. Staff can properly agendize the recommendation and bring it back to the next City Council meeting on September 20, 2022.
Assistant City Manager Lennox mentioned the need for repairs at Hemingway Park that need to be addressed in the contract prior to it becoming the site for pickleball.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested that the repairs and renovation of Mills Park be prioritized and given immediate attention.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reviewed the staff report and stated that in making a motion to adopt the resolution, staff should revise the motion to also include the needed improvements for pickleball.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a friendly amendment to adopt the resolution with the pickleball court be incorporated tonight and another amendment for the Master Plan be presented at the next City Council meeting.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani clarified that the motion is to move to adopt the Master Plan with pickleball incorporated and to bring the Master Plan back to the next City Council meeting with an amendment.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton ad vised City Manager Roberts, Jr. to ensure there is always a line of communication between the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments. Moving forward, both departments are to include the City Manager and Assistant City Managers on emails pertaining to any requests that are not being fulfilled.
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Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 22 -178, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, ADOPTING THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
CARSON"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation , as amended to incorporate a pickleball court at Hemingway Park in the Master Plan and bring back the Master Plan at the next City Council meeting with other amendments , on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 36. 2022-730 CONSIDER APPROV AL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
ESTIMATES, AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION AND
MATERIALS PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR RUBBERIZED
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT NO. 1763: CITYWIDE
RUBBERIZED SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
Director Whitman gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the plans, specifications and estimates, location map, location list, and order the work for Project No. 1763:
Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal Program.
2. MAKE the finding that the proposed Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal Program is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301, 15301(c), and 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of th e Los Angeles County Clerk for the Citywide Rubberized Slurry Seal Program.
4. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2611, as allowed by Section 2611(f).
5. AUTHORIZE the City of Carson to piggyback on a competitively bid contract between the City of Los Angeles and Petrochem Materials Innovations, LLC.
6. Award a Construction and Materials Purchase Contract to Petrochem Materials Innovations, LLC, in the amount of
$2,733,266.25 for the Citywide Rubberized Slurr y Seal Program (Exhibit No. 3).
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7. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies for $409,989.94 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work such as material testing, and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.
8. AUTHORIZ E the Mayor to execute the Construction and Materials Purchase Contract 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 Memb er Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 37. 2022-687 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -170 “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A T RANSFER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND CITY OF CARSON,
AGREEMENT NO. 2021RPSSMB02 SAFE, CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM - REGIONAL PROGRAM” TO RECEIVE $1,037,500
IN FUNDING OVER THE COURSE OF FIVE YEARS FOR THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENA NCE, AND MONITORING OF THE
CARSON STORMWATER RUNOFF AND CAPTURE PROJECT
AT CARRIAGE CREST PARK
Director Whitman gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-170 "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TRANSFER
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND CITY OF CARSON,
AGREEMENT NO. 2021RPSSMB02 SAFE, CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM - REGIONAL PROGRAM" (Exhibit 2)
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council M ember/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 38. 2022-734 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -184 AMENDING
THE NONPUBLIC UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE WITH
TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY LLC (CITY
COUNCIL)
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22 -184, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, DELINEATING CERTAIN LOCATIONS
FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PIPELINES OR
OTHER FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH A NONPUBLIC
UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE AWARDED TO TESORO
REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY, LLC"
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 22-184, as read by title only, 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, Co uncil Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (None)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Joseph Wilson
Clifford R. Davis
Carmen Ramirez
Dorothy Mae Baker
Regina Roxas Patterson
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Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add Janisha Harris 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:
• Presentation from the Vector Control District due to a death that occurred • Mobile Home Park Zone Ordinance
• Revise the agenda ordinance.
• Commissions, Committees and Boards be placed on the September 20, 2022 agenda
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked staff for their attendance and confirmed with City Manager Roberts Jr. that all air conditioning issues were fixed.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton announ ced the Cajun Blues White Linen event on September 1 0, 2022, from 7 :00 P.M. to 12.00 A.M. at the Carson Community Center.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced the following:
• Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s birthday on September 17, 2022
• Second Annual Prostate Cancer Walk on September 17, 2022, from 8 :00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at California State University Dominguez Hills, in conjunction with the annual Men’s Empowerment Summit as the precursor
• Anniversary Planning Meeting on September 15, 2022
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the following:
• Women’s Conference on October 21, 2022; tickets are available for $50.00 on the City’s website
• Jazz Festival on October 1, 2022; tickets are available for $50.00 at Anderson Park with 200 seats available
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 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
11-01-2022
Approved as Submitted. JD/CH 5/0