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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 7, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes 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; 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; and Crystal Williams, Director of Human Resources
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Dr. Lee Fields Robinson Cowen gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 1 and 2)
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 5:07 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened a t 6: 02 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Item No. 1. 2023-0145 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / EMPLOYMENT
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code section 54957 (b)(1) for purposes of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee (for the position of the City Manager).
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 2. 2023-0172 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 one case.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 3. 2023-0121 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• Balloon release event to support the Love family, victims of gun violence • Visited numerous elementary schools for Read Across America events • Attended the Carson Accountability and Transparency Sai Momoli Civic Excellence Award event at Dignity Health Sports Park
• Hosted Pizza with the Police at Chuck E. Cheese last week • Began day one of the Citizens Academy which is a 10-week course • Will speak about public safety at the Filipino Community of Carson this weekend City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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• Memorial on March 19, 2023 to remember Deputy Lawrence Lavieri who was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 1983
• Partnering with the City on March 21, 2023 to host a Blood Drive • Thanked the City Council and the City Manager’s Office for their support and resources provided to them at the Carson Sheriff Station such as Special Assignment Teams (SAL), Homeless Outreach Teams, Parks Deputies, and Deputies at the station. The resources along with the Deputies who patrol on a regular basis have helped keep crime low. He reported increase in burglary the first two months of the year but all other areas have decreased. He reminded residents and business owners to remember the safety tips that was shared with them at the Town Hall Meetings, Coffee with the Cop events and on social media.
• His staff will continue to work hard
• Thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of the hard-working men and women of the Carson Sheriff Station.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton thanked Captain Jones for his work. He recognized the Love family who celebrated seven years on the death of their loved ones. He requested flyers be updated to reflect the reward increase of $100,000.
Captain Jones noted any crime information can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers or to the Homicide Unit at (323) 890-5500 and ensured the flyer will be updated.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted the Beeze r family reward is also $100,000. She reminded Captain Jones about the Press Conference that was rescheduled and to reach out to the family of Jamaal Freeman regarding the Press Conference. Captain Jones stated he would reach out to the family and inform them about t he Press Conference which will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Captain Jones for his report and his staff for their consistency.
City Manager Roberts, J r. referred to Item No. 19 regarding the license plate readers and thanked Captain Jones for allowing his staff to work with them and assisting in moving forward with the item.
Item No. 4. 2023-0133 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Battalion Chief Munoz reported on the fire statistics for the City of Carson from the last 30 days.
He reported the Board of Supervisors appointed new Fire Chief Anthony Marrone. Battalion Cief Munoz stated he is the new Bat talion Chief for the City of Carson since November 2022 and look forward to serving the community and implementing new programs moving forward.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authorit y Board Member Hicks welcomed Battalion Chief Munoz to the City of Carson.
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PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 5. 2023-0058 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes wished a Happy Women’s History Month to all the women especially the women who work for the City of Carson and thanked them for their hard work. Also, she recognized City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw, City Treasurer Cooper, and City Attorney Soltani for their service. She invited all the women present at the meeting to join her and Council Member Rojas for a photo opportunity.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas congratulated all the women present and read the proclamation. She presented the proclamation to Jill Calhoun and read her biography. Ms. Calhoun accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated Carson is the only City that recognizes Women’s History Month with a paid day off and for the women employees to enjoy the day and know that they are appreciated.
Item No. 6. 2023-0059 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS RED CROSS
MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 7.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton read the proclamation and presented to a Representative who offered words of gratitude on behalf of Dale Spiegel, Board Member and Community Volunteer Lead, and gave an update. He noted the partnership with the City on the Sound the Alarm Event on May 20, 2023 wherein they install free smoke alarms to folks within the Carson community. More details to follow.
Item No. 7. 2023-0060 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS NATIONAL
KIDNEY MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 5.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and presented to Carlos Garcia, Emily Jenkins, and Michelle Pandamo from the U.S. Renal Care Carson. Michelle Pandamo accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude on behalf of U.S.
Renal Care Carson.
Item No. 8. 2023-0164 PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY OF CARSON'S SISTER
CITY PARANAQUE, PHILIPPINES
Alex Cainglet, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission, presented a plaque of appreciation and book to the Mayor and City Council from Carson’s Sister City Paranaque, Philippines. He introduced Joey Cinco who is the son of Paranaque.
Video Presentation of the City of Carson 55th Anniversary Gala Ball Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced a video presentation of City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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a few snapshots of the City’s 55th Anniversary Gala Ball held on February 25, 2023.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced the following City’s 55th Anniversary events:
• Tour de Carson – 20-mile bike ride throughout the City along with the Children’s/Family Run (9 mile run), 5K Walk in conjunction with Carson High School celebrating their 60 th anniversary to be held Cinco de Mayo weekend
• Street Fair, on July 29, 2023, on Carson Street between Bonita Street and Avalon Boulevard, all day event
• Golf Tournament to be held late September at a golf course in Lakewood • More anniversary activities to follow
Video Presentation of the Carson COVID-19 Task Force Team Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Davis -Holmes recognized all the employees involved with the COVID -19 Task Force who did an outstanding and stellar job during the COVID-19 pandemic assisting and serving the community.
Human Services Program Manager Dani Cook announced the Task Force Team received the Sai Momoli Civic Excellence Award last week. She gave an overview of the Task Force Team and video presentation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked the task force members to stand and be recognized who were present at the meeting this evening.
Item No. 9. 2023-0173 CITY OF CARSON BUDGET HISTORY PRESENTATION
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 10.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the Budget History Presentation be brought back as a Consent item to be memorialized at the next meeting.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Budget Presentation 2015 - 2020.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Davis -Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments regarding the budget.
Item No. 10. 2023-0142 PUBLIC SAFETY ENGAGEMENT PRESENTATION
Item No. 10 was heard after the video presentation of the Carson COVID-19 Task Force Team.
Public Safety Supervisor Raeann Molina Munoz gave a PowerPoint presentation of the City of Carson Public Safety Engagement Officers (PSEO) Team.
She introduced Public Safety Engagement Officer Terry Frierson who continued the PowerPoint presentation with highlights of accomplishments the last four months. She also introduced Public Safety Engagement Officer Joe who was not able to attend this evening’s meeting.
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Mayor and City Council thanked the Public Safety Engagement Officers (PSEO) Team for their good work.
Public Safety Supervisor Raeann Molina Munoz provided contact number (310) 952 -1786 for assistance from the PSEO Team. In addition, there are small brochures available for distribution.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support implementing the program. He acknowledged and thanked Public Safety Supervisor Raeann Molina Munoz for taking the lead and responsibility and tremendous job of the team with the program. He noted the Los Angeles County contacted the City and would like to replicate the program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard after Item No. 9.
Ricardo Pulido – Item No. 14
Requested full disclosure audit and to include community members in the Blue Ribbon Committee; audit of the outsourcing since the tenure of Mayor Davis-Holmes; requested the City Council to stop putting items on the Consent calendar; announced the Cesar Chavez Monument Committee will be meeting; and reported Main Street and Jay Street have been an eyesore and is aware they are being worked on but is taking too long
Socorro Magana accompanied by translator Cecilia Rodriguez – Item No. 18 Stated she lives and is the president of the Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates and requested information regarding the Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates closure
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani reported the Court has ruled in the City’s favor which means the City has a resolution for consideration this evening that sets aside the approval of the Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates Park closure, therefore, for th e time being no resident has to move. The park closure will not happen if approved by the City Council.
Socorro Magana thanked the City Attorney, Mayor, and City Council for allowing her to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 11. 2023-0120 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 7, 2023 (REGULAR)
Item No. 11 was heard after O ral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
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 12 to 26)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted Item No. 18 was approved earlier in the meeting.
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 12 to 26 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 14 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to remove Item No. 19 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 12 to 26, except Items No. 1 4, 18, and 19, 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. 12. 2023-0132 Resolution No. 23 -046, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,646,600.44, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 166379 THROUGH 166563
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2023-0119 COVID-19 UPDATE AND TERMINATI ON OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY DECLARATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RESCIND Resolution No. 20 -053 and proclaim an end to the City's local state of emergency in response to COVID-19.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 14. 2023-0184 STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE AUDIT REPORT OF THE
CITY OF CARSON INTERNAL CONTROLS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 14 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated this item should have been a Discussi on item and not a Consent item because of the nature of the report recommending the City make changes in the way the City is operated.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of D avis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered a substitute motion to approve the State Controller’s recommendations which died for lack of a second.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes implemented the five-minute policy for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear disagreed with the five-minute policy but continued with his comment s. He read the State Controller's Office Au dit recommendations.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas ma de a comment to City Manager Roberts, Jr. about the status of some of the corrections that the State Controller’s Office Audit Report included.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated that one correction is a better process for all pending contracts.
Also, there is a status of outdated policy and procedures such as H uman Resources hiring process. He shared that changes are already underway in that area. Departments are now a part of panel interviews to make recommendations along with the unions to give recommendations for hire to the City Manager. The third recommendation is the lack of an established audit committee. He stated that an audit committee needs to be formed then adopted by the City Council. Then they will show the State the updates made.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas asked if there is a set time to get things done. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded that the State Controller’s would like to hear from the City within six months from February 8, 2023 , to complete all recommendations.
She asked about the City Attorney's contract and how the City can be in compliance with their recommendation. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the City Council has already responded to the State. He further stated in 2018 when the City moved from General Law to Charter, is when the City Council decided to stay with the firm Aleshire and Wynder and the audit is asking City Council to review. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated it is up to the City C ouncil to continue to review Aleshire & Wynder. The response was provided as a City Council unanimously to thank the State for their recommendations and consider and looking into the matters as addressed.
The motion was 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 Chair man Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 15. 2023-0134 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0135 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2023-0171 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF CITY CLERK RECORDS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 20 -144
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIED
RECORDS WITHIN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Approve the destruction of the recommended seventeen boxes.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2023-0162 CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO SET ASIDE THE 2021 CITY RESOLUTIONS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
RELOCATION IMPACT REPORT NO. 04 -19 FOR THE
CLOSURE OF RANCHO DOMINGUEZ MOBILE ESTATES
(CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 18 was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
City Manager Roberts, Jr. presented the item.
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 23-050, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING ASIDE AND VACATING RESOLUTION NO. 21 -070,
AND REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE CARSON
PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTING PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-2708" (Exhibit No. 2).
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of D ear, seconded by City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Author ity 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
Socorro Magana stated there are 81 families who live at Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates and expressed her happiness to be able to keep her mobile home and offered words of gratitude.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani explained the City Council also took a measure a few months ago where they have through their City planning powers created an extension and stated reason why the park owner tried to close the park because his zoning is industrial and cannot operate mobilehome park any longer. She further stated is not true because the City was not enforcing the park closure. The City extended the legal non-conforming use and the park owner cannot make the argument. The City Council has put an additional layer of protection for the residents. She stated at the next City Council meeting the re is the General Plan Update where the City Council will be considering adding a mobilehome park zone which will be a third layer of protection for the residents and for them to understand how many strategic plans have gone into place by the City Council to make sure the 81 families are protected . She requested the translator to inform the residents how much the City Council cares about them and how many layers placed.
Translator Cecilia Rodriguez translated the City Attorney’s comments to Socorro Magana.
Item No. 19. 2023-0156 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROFESSONAL CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON
AND MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR A CITYWIDE
AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) PROGRAM
AND RESOLUTION NO. 22-253 FOR ADOPTION OF AN ALPR
PRIVACY & USAGE POLICY (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 19 was heard after Item No. 14.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested a staff report.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report. He thanked Assistant to the City Manager Michael George for his efforts in bringing this project to fruition. He also thanked the Los Angeles Sheriff Department (LASD) staff for their assistance with the program and the Mayor and City Council for supporting the program.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked staff and the LASD for this item.
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Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a five -year term with a not -to-exceed contract sum of $815,215.24 (Exhibit No. 1 the "Agreement").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-253, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AUTOMATIC LICENSE
PLATE READERS USAGE AND PRIVACY POLICY" (Exhibit 5).
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Rojas, seconded by Dear.
During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tempore/ Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton asked City Manager how soon will the ALPR be installed. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded installation will be 60 days or less.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked about interior locations where the cameras can be placed. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the cameras will be placed strategically at entry and exit points of the City totaling 72 cameras with the ability to increase as needed.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas for her professional, experience input regarding the cameras and stated she is a great asset to have on the City Council. He thanked City Manager Roberts, Jr., Public Safety Manager Ken McKay, and staff for bringing this item forward.
The motion 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. 20. 2023-0144 FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 MID -YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-035 TO
AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. RECEIVE and FILE the 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Report.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23 -035, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.
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ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2022-1025 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 2 TO
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHI
INTERNATIONAL, CORP. FOR MICROSOFT365 & MIMECAST
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement with SHI International, Corp.; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to
Contract Services Agreement with SHI International, Corp. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2023-0063 CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING
NEW JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY ALLOCATIONS
AS PART OF THE PHASE II RESTRUCTURING PLAN
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following Resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 23 -038 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A JOB
SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR PUBLIC
INFORMATION ANALYST."
2. RESOLUTION NO. 23 048 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A JOB
SPECIFICATION AND SALARY ALLOCATION FOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR."
3. RESOULUTION NO. 23 -051 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW SALARY RA NGE FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR CLASSIFICATION."
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2023-0149 CONSIDERATION OF VENDOR -REQUESTED CHANGES
INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUSLY -APPROVED CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE SEGAL COMPANY T O
CONDUCT A CITY -WIDE CLASSIFICATION AND
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COMPENSATION STUDY
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2023-0175 NOMINATION OF A SENIOR TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF CARSON AT THE 58TH ANNUAL OLDER AMERICANS
RECOGNITION VIRTUAL EVENT
Recommendation: ACCEPT Itelia Walker as the nominee to be recognized at the 58th Annual Older Americans Recognition Virtual Event.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2023-0077 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS
AGREEMENT WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA,
INC., APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, AND
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -041, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL RE VENUE
FUNDS" PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK FOR
PROJECT NO. 1611 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT
THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE AND
DIMONDALE DRIVE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
1. APPROVE Change Order No. 1 in th e amount of $181,995.62 for Project No. 1611 - Traffic Signal Installation at the intersection of Central Avenue and Dimondale Drive.
2. APPROVE the expenditure of construction contingency, if necessary, in the amount of $18,004.38 for change orders suc h as the removal and remediation of contaminated soil, substructure conflicts, and other unforeseen construction work that may be required to complete this project as specified in the contract.
3. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
5. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-041 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-23 BU DGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
transferring $426,577 from Federal Highway Infrastructure Fund Balance Account (250 -99-999-999-3601) to account
250-80-820-904-8023 to cover the additional construction work needed to complete the project (Exhibit No. 3).
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 26. 2023-0141 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW ELECTRIC POWERED FORD 2023 TRANSIT CARGO VANS IN
LIEU OF GASOLINE POWERED FORD 2023 TRANSIT CARGO
VANS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNC IL ON
OCTOBER 18, 2022 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $114,500.50 for purchase of two new electric powered Ford 2023 Transit Cargo Vans (W1Y) T-350 148" WB LOW RF 9500 GVWR RWD in lieu of purchasing two new gasoline powered Ford 2023 Transit Cargo Vans (R1Y) T-250 148" WB LOW RF 9070 GVWR RWD.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 27)
Item No. 27. 2023-0130 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2022 -2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-045, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, REALLOCATING CURRENT YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM
ANDERSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE PROGRAM" (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 27 was heard after Item No. 19.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the public hearing.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. APPROVE the submission of a Substantial Amendment to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. AUTHORIZE the following reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds within the 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan: $220,000.00 from Anderson Park
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Improvements to the Neighborhood Pride Program.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -045, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Reallocating Current Year Commu nity Development Block Grant Funds from Anderson Park Improvements to the Neighborhood Pride Program".
ACTION: It was moved to reject staff recommendation s on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION: (Items 28 to 30)
Item No. 28. 2023-0183 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 23 -053 APPROVING SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave a staff report.
Recommendation: 1. ADOPT Resolution 23 -053 approving the proposed Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr.
David C. Roberts, Jr. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear.
During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Dear offered comments in support of the item.
The motion 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
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Item No. 29. 2023-0139 CONSIDER APPROVING A REVISED COUNCIL POLICY NO.
1.45, RELATED TO RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRICT
COUNCILMEMBER EVENTS INCLUDING TOWN HALL
MEETINGS AT PUBLIC EXPENSE (CITY COUNCIL)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Revised CP No. 1.45 attached as Exhibit No. 2.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of D avis-Holmes, seconded by Hicks.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered a substitute motion to adopt State rules on City Council Members activities, seconded by Rojas and failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: 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
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Vote on Main Motion
The main motion was 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 Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton clarified that it does not restrict the Council Members to their districts; it restricts in spending City money in districts other than theirs.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired if City park facilities aside from the Carson Community Center can Council Members hold a public me eting. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded that park facilities can only be used for public meetings within the Council Member’s district.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton exited the meeting.)
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Item No. 30. 2023-0136 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS,
COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS BY MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND
UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH
COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton reentered the meeting.)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired about the recommendations to the Youth Commission. Assistant City Manager Lennox noted they have a list of about 25 youth to consider for the Youth Commission.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested ) members to the Youth Commission; and
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
4. 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 meeting with no objection heard.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 31)
Item No. 31. 2023-0140 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2419 OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO RESTRICTIONS ON COUNCILMEMBER MASS
MAILINGS AT PUBLIC EXPENSE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 23 -2302, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING SECTION 2419 (PROHIBITED MASS MAILINGS
BY COUNCILMEMBERS) OF CHAPTER 4 (CITY
OFFICES - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MEETINGS) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON M UNICIPAL CODE"
(Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of D ear, 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 Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Isaias “Jun” Pulido
Brent B. Hatcher
Cynthia Perez
David Barfield Scott
William M. Turner
John Louis, Jr.
Henrietta Tibor Pagkalinawan
Hiroshi Imai
Willie Braggs
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton gave a prayer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 18.
Cecilia Rodriguez
Stated she applied for the Small Business Grant and her business was established in 2006 and is hoping to receive a check from the City soon. Her business is Bionicos Y Taqueria el Cabrito located at 2619 E. Carson Street, Carson.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated her grant application is in the process.
Dr. Lee Fields Robinson, Vice Chair, Women’s Issues Commission Gave an update of activities of the Women’s Issues Commission
(Council Member/Agency Member/Auth ority Board Membe r Hicks exited the meeting at 8:12 P.M.)
Jun Aglipay – State Assemblymember Mike Gipson Office
Announced the following:
• Healing Circle “Moving Forward” hosted by Assemblymember Mike Gipson on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the WLCAC, Watts area, in the wake of the death of Ty re Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. The goal is to give those who are hurt and a voice and a pathway to resilience. Sign up at website: a65.asmdc.org which will be held at the Watts Labor Action Committee Center, Phoenix Room, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. • Free Tax Prep aration Event, on March 11, 2023, for more information go to website:
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a65.asmdc.org or call at (310) 324-6408
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reentered the meeting at 8:14 P.M.)
• Speaker Anthony Rendon appointed Assemblymember Gipson to the Chair of the Select Committee on Ports and Good Movements and Police Reform
Kim Cortado, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Announced the following:
• Cesar Chavez Celebration, on March 24, 2023, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center
• Sign-ups for T -Ball, Baseball, and Softball until April 1, 2023; visit your local park to register; registration free for Carson residents
• City’s 55th Anniversary Gala Ball was an extraordinary event • Missed to mention at the last City Council Meeting that Council Aide K.W. Tulloss attended the Grand Opening of the Senior Nutrition who gave a prayer • During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City partner ed with the YMCA to receive as many meals for the residents which was nice to see in the video presentation this evening • Las Hermanes is part of the YMCA Volunteer Group ; March is campaign month for the YMCA and looking for donations to continue the program in the City of Carson
This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments.
Steven Anderson, Civil Engineer for David Evans and Associates and currently serves the Committee Chair for the American Public Works Association’s Complete Streets and Technology Conference (APWA)
Stated Carson has hosted the APWA event during the spring in previous years at a discount held at the Carson Community Center and requested the City Council provide an exemption to the new sponsorship policy and the City co-sponsor the event. He offered comments in support and benefits of the APWA. He noted Eliza Jane Whitman will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s event. He thanked the City Council for their time.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes informed Steve Anderson that Eliza Jane Whitman is no longer the Director of Public Works and would have the City Manager contact him regarding his request.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he was happy to hear that the General Plan approval which will include the Mobilehome Park Zoning be on the agenda at the next City Council meeting. He also requested the agenda ordinance be adjusted to be fair and democratic that he has been requesting since the last Mayor’s election.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reminded everyone that the Mobilehome Review Ordinance will be part of the General Plan and the need to move forward on the General Plan. She noted once the General Plan is approved then will come back as an ordinance then as a second reading then go into effect accordingly. She addressed the dictator policy of the agenda ordinance of March 26, 2010 that is in place and feels that the ordinance City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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not come back for reconsideration. Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments in support of his request for the adjustment of the agenda ordinance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
This item was not addressed.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 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
04-18-2023
Approved as Submitted. JD/CH 5/0