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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes introduced Ethan Henry Johnson, Mayor for the Day.
The meeting was called to order at 5:07 P.M. by Mayor for the Day Ethan Henry Johnson in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
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:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Benjamin Jones, Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Mana ger; Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; and Crystal Williams, Director of Human Resources
FLAG SALUTE:
Item No. 1. 2022-990 FLAG SALUTE BY ETHAN HENRY JOHNSON, MAYOR FOR
THE DAY
Mayor for the Day Ethan Henry Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION:
Item No. 2. 2022-952 BISHOP JONATHAN S. FERRIOL FROM THE PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CHRIST (4TH WATCH) – Not
present
Mayor for the Day Ethan Henry Johnson gave the invocation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked Ethan Henry Johnson for serving as Mayor for the Day and invited him for a photo opportunity with the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition and gavel to Ethan Henry Johnson who accepted with words of gratitude.
CLOSED SESSION (Item 3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw read a comment from the following:
George Mihlsten
Item No. 12 – Requested consideration that the item be deferred until he has an opportunity to better understand the proposed new agreement for a digital freeway signage program
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Benjamin Jones announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 5:20 P.M. by Mayor/Agency/Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE:
The meeting w as reconvened at 6:25 P.M. by Mayor/Agency/Chairman /Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Item No. 3. 2022-1031 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: No reportable action was taken.
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INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2022-1032 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• Successful Annual Family, Food and Toy Giveaway; thanked Council Member Hicks for his donation of toys
• Successful Shop with a Cop Event
• Teamed up with the Vikings Charity Event and assisted with distribution of food boxes to the seniors in Carson
• Reported dangerous speed and distracted driving in Carson and reminded the community to slow down and to not drive impaired
• Reported traffic collisions
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested Captain Jones to contact Maria’s nursery regarding concerns of break-ins.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton thanked Captain Jones on his stellar job in the community and asked him to speak on the tragic hit and run that occurred early this morning. Captain Jones responded to his inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Captain Jones and his dedicated staff for a great job.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Captain Jones for all his work and acknowledged his family for their assistance with the Christmas Toy Giveaway. He expressed concern of homeless indiv iduals on Dominguez Street and Santa Fe Avenue and requested additional patrol in the area.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked Captain Jones and the Carson Sheriff Station for their work. She reported on the homeless encampment behind the El Pollo Loco Restaurant who also move from one location to another and requested additional patrol as well. There have been repeated complaints from the business owner.
Item No. 5. 2022-1033 REPORT FROM BATTALION CHIEF BREWER OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Battalion Chief Alvin Brewer, who is assigned to Dispatch, gave a report on service calls for the month of December.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 6. 2023-1069 PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO BISHOP JONATHAN S.
FERRIOL – Not present.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – None.
CONSENT: (Items 7 to 24)
This item was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 7 to 24, on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 12 for discussion.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested to remove Item No. 24 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 7 to 24, except Items No. 12 and 24, 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. 7. 2022-1008 Resolution No. 23 -019, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,901,641.27, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 165430 THROUGH 165563
ACTION: Item No. 7 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 8. 2022-1045 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 8 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 9. 2022-1046 COVID-19 UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
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ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 10. 2022-1021 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2022-1024 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. 23 -006, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TH E
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. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2023-1064 CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITH 3M BILLBOARDS, LLC
FOR THE PLACEMENT OF NETWORKED DIGITAL
BILLBOARDS LOCATED ALONG FREEWAYS THROUGHOUT
THE CITY
Assistant City/Agency/Authority Attorney Jones stated he received a letter from the law firm Latham & Watkins representing CAM-Carson asking for an opportunity to review the proposed agreement with 3M which they objected because the agreement was not attached to the agenda, therefore, no way to assess its impacts to their billboard rights. Staff recommends continuing this item to the next City Council meeting or a later date to be determined with no objection heard. A copy of the proposed agreement will be provided on the City’s website for review.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE an agreement provided by staff that leaves the financial terms consistent wit h the Development Agreement P3, but revised that raises critical issues discussed herein (agreement to be walked on at Council meeting).
ACTION: This item was continued to a date to be determined with no objection heard.
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Item No. 13. 2022-1022 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER TO THE OFFICE OF
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM REGARDING THE
ENACTMENT OF A PRICE GOUGING PENALTY ON OIL
COMPANIES WITH A REQUEST THAT LOCAL OIL TAXES
ARE PRESERVED (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2022-977 CONSIDER MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS TO ACCEPT HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FROM FEMA
THROUGH CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET TO REFLECT THE INCREASED
REIMBURSABLE EXPENDITURE
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 23 -022, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING A $70,866.08 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES, AS A SUB -RECIPIENT OF A FEMA HMP G
GRANT."
2. Resolution No. 23 -004, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET TO
ACCEPT THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
UPDATE OF THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN."
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2022-962 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH WITT O'BRIEN'S TO UPDATE THE CITY OF CARSON'S 2013
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Recommendation: 1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Witt O'Brien's, LLC for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 (Exhibit No. 4; "Agreement").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2022-1023 CONSIDER CORRECTION AFSCME 809 PART TIME
EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO
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CALIFORNIA STATE LAW
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE attached Exhibit 1 AFSCME 809 Part Time Schedule which goes into effect January 1, 2023.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2022-1019 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS
FY 23-24) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30,
2024 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. APPROVE the ROPS FY 23 -24 and DIRECT staff to submit the ROPS FY 23 -24 with any necessary amendments to the Second District Consolidated Oversight Board and required agencies for approval.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2022-863 CONSIDER THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2021-2022, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
66006 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2022-1013 CONSIDER ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
FROM THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR
HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING
Recommendation: 1. ALLOCATE $100,000 from the FY 2022 -23 Housing Authority budget for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing for Carson's homeless population.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to approve staff to direct funds to appropriate homelessness prevention activities as needed.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2022-903 CONSIDER APPROVING TWO AGREEMENTS WITH THE
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB),
INC.: (1) AN AGREEMENT TO SERVE AS A LOS ANGELES
COUNTY YOUTH@WORK PROGRAM WORKSITE; AND (2)
AN AGREEMENT TO OPERATE AS A WORKFORCE
INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PAID WORK
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM WORKSITE AGENCY (CITY
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the proposed Los Angeles County Youth@Work
Worksite Agreement with South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1).
2. APPROVE the proposed WIOA Paid Work Experience Program Worksite Agency Agreement with the South Bay Workforce
Investment Board, Inc. (Exhibit No. 2).
3. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or his designee to execute both proposed agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-1014 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MARINA LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1735 - CIVIC
CENTER TURF RENOVATION
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE a Construction Contract for Project No. 1735 - Civic Center Turf Renovation in the amount of
$1,617,311.50 to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Marina Landscape, Inc. (Exhibit No. 1).
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of constr uction contingencies in the amount of $242,596.73 (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.
3. AD OPT Resolution No. 23 -021, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" appropriating $1,859,908.23 from the CIP/General Fund balance account 101-99-999-904-8012.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Construction Contract with Marina Landscape, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2022-1016 CONSIDER APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF CERTAIN CHANGE ORDERS AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
22-258 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET
IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
TO PROVIDE ADDITIO NAL FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE
REMAINING WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 1606: 223RD
STREET WIDENING AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
FROM WILMINGTON AVE NUE TO THE EAST CITY LIMIT
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City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted Resolution No. 22-258 was reassigned as Resolution No. 23-001.
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. APPROVE and RATIFY the change orders for the total amount of $495,596.88. City Council previously approved funding for $250,708.75 of this amount as a contingency. (Exhibit No.'s 4-5).
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-258 23-001, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson amending the fiscal year 2022 -23 budget in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds"
appropriating $175,000 from the SB1 Fund balance to cover pending change orders, other additional work, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement
Rehabilitation from Wilmington Avenue to the East City limit (Exhibit No. 3).
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2022-1036 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR 920 WHEEL LOADER FROM QUINN CAT
FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE
DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager, pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611 (g), to utilize Cooperative Purchasing to procure one Caterpillar 920 Wheel Loader
(including standard and optional equipment as listed in the proposed quotation), through a purchase order to Quinn CAT based on OMNIA Partners Contract #212816-01 dated 10/3/2022 for a price not to exceed $206,069.86 plus a 5% contingency equal to $10,303.49 (for a total of $216,373.35) (Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2022-1039 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR
TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recused herself from this item due to possible conflict of interest.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the requested 7.5% adjustment of $82,073.51 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles region.
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2. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Contract Services by and between the City of Carson and West Coast Arborists, Inc. to increase the contract sum by $1,094,313,.40 for twenty additional months to provide tree maintenance services such that the total cost of the Contract Agreement does not exceed $4,078,179.03.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton noted the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) met on December 22, 2022 and they deemed those who made contributions before December 31, 2022 are not retroactive.
DISCUSSION: (Items 25 to 26)
Item No. 25. 2022-1027 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 18 (TOW SERVICE FRANCHISES) TO ARTICLE VI
(TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH TOWING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
PROVISION OF NON-CONSENSUAL TOWING SERVICE
(CITY COUNCIL)
Assistant City Manager Lennox gave a staff report.
Recommendation: 1. INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only and with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 23 -2301, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 18 (TOW
SERVICE FRANCHISES) TO ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND
LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE"
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 23 -2301, as read by title only, on motion of Hilton, 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council M ember/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 26. 2022-1035 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS AND
CITY'S BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions and City Boards; and
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
3. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Chioneso M. Agee
Don Lawrence
Sadie B. Streeter
Marquetta Thompson
Steve Dunlap
Mary Thomas
Teresa Laserna Galan
Rommel C. Cinco
Camille James Walker
Golda Copeland
Darryl Jackson
Jamaal Steven Freeman
Jimmie “JT” Theragood
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Dotonya Carrie, Dorothy Douglas and R.B. Allen to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to add Rexie Pasquel Montoya to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested to add Dr. John Baylor’s mother to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 5.
Loren Miles, Trustee of Herbert E. Gleicke Trust (HEG Trust) Requested assistance regarding a business license for electric vehicle charging , servicing and rentals, all permitted by right under Carson Municipal Code; also requested the Mayor and City Council to instruct the Director of Com munity Development to issue the EV business license immediately.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated staff will provide a response letter which will be sent to the constituent and his business.
Kim Cortado
Announced/reported the following:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, on January 13, 2023, to be held at the Carson Event Center at 6:00 P.M.
• Carson 55th Anniversary Gala Ball, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, to purchase tickets for $55 per person or purchase a table for $440; call the Carson Event Center at (310) 835-0212
• YMCA Senior Nutrition Program will be coming back to in -person lunches starting February 6, 2023, 5 days a week; for more information call (310) 835 -0212, extension 1487 and ask for Kim Cortado, Site Manager
• Successful Toy Giveaway hosted by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes
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
• Altering the agenda to remove the restriction on a democratic vote to add an item on the agenda
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton offered the following comments:
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year
• Thanked everyone who attended the Sneaker Ball
• Wished his daughter Riley a Happy Birthday
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered the following comments:
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• Wished everyone a Happy New Year
• Thanked staff for their hard work
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks offered the following comments:
• Glad to be at the meeting
• Announced many activities happening in the City of Carson • Look forward to 2023
• Stay safe and be well
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following comments:
• Requested an update on the senior bingo permits. Assistant City Manager Lenn ox and Director of Community Services Whittiker, Jr. responded to her inquiry regarding the permit process.
• Thanked volunteers and sponsors for their assistance in the Annual Toy Giveaway • Thanked staff, Assistant City Manager Lennox , and Director of Commun ity Services Whittiker, Jr. for a stellar job
• Thanked the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation for their assistance in the Annual Toy Giveaway
• Wished everyone a Happy New Year
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 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
02-21-2023
Approved as Submitted. CH/JD 5/0