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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Mayor of the Day, Honor Walker, assisted 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.
Mayor of the Day , Honor Walker , announced that Mayor Pro Tempore/Age ncy Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Jawane Hilton will be joining the meeting at a remote teleconference location from Alpharetta, Georgia. Teleconference information was provided to the public in accordance with the law.
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/Authorit y Vice Chairman Jawane Hilton joined via remote teleconference , Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present:
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; Crystal Williams, Director of Human Resources; and Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works
FLAG SALUTE:
Mayor of the Day, Honor Walker, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2023-0013 PASTOR QUENTIN ODEN FROM TIREDSTONE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Quentin Oden gave the invocation.
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
Deputy City Attorney Erica Green announced the Closed Session items.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked Mayor of the Day , Honor Walker, for her assistance and invited her for a photo opp ortunity with the Mayor, City Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:16 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 6: 31 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 4)
Item No. 2. 2023-0202 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.
Item No. 3. 2023-0206 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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 potential case.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
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Item No. 4. 2023-0214 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING
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 title of such litigation is as follows: ALVAREZ et al v. PROLOGIS et al, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21 STCV 38929, and related cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 5. 2023-0180 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 6.
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• Press Conference in conjunction with the City Council held on March 9, 2023 asking for public assistance in providing information and identifying one of the drivers who unfortunately struck Jamaal Freeman and caused him to be killed. Also, the City Council announced the reward approved to assist in identifying the conviction of that person. • SAL Team and Special Enforcement Bureau teamed up and collectively together served a warrant on an indoor grow house in a commercial building in the northern area of the City where an estimated 37,000 marijuana plants in different stages of production and 15,000 psilocybin mushroom blooms were located
• Citizens Academy still ongoing
• Gang Diversion Team and C ommunity Relations Team participated in the Principal Meeting Coffee with the Principal at Carnegie Middle School • Carnegie Middle School has a Parent Community Group called the Black Student Achievement Plan and partnered with them to donate large board games and jump ropes • Last Thursday, attended the Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Breakfast with Operations Lieutenant Aiello
• Last Sunday, the SAL Team and Operations Lieutenant Aiello attended the Filipino Community of Carson General meeting
• Today partnered with the City hosting the Blood Drive • On March 19, 2023, held a memorial for Deputy Lawrence M. Lavieri who was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 1983
• Asked assistance to help locate Alinka Angeline Castaneda, Carson juvenile, who has been missing since January 20023. She is 16 years old, 5 feet 5 inches, 160 pounds and was last seen wearing a black shirt and black sweatpants; detectives continue to investigate in trying to locate her and created a flyer. He displayed the Missing Person Flyer of Alinka Angeline Castaneda. For any information, contact the Carson Sheriff Station at (310) 830-1123.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Board Member Davis-Holmes recognized family members of Alinka Angeline Castaneda in the audience and requested staff to place a reward for any information leading up to the missing juvenile on the next agenda.
The translator translated in Spanish the Mayor’s comments to the mother of the missing daughter. The mother spoke in Spanish whose comments asking for assistance was translated in English by the translator . The translator stated his name is Moses Castillo who is a retired Los Angeles Police Department detective and known to assist families and advocate for them. He requested assistance from the FBI and Human Trafficking Unit be involved and additional resources. He thanked Captain Jones, Mayor and City Council for their assistance.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested Moses Castillo give his information to the City Manager.
Moses Castillo translated mother’s comments if it is possible for the City to propose reward money to encourage people to come forward and said thank you.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted the reward item will be on the next agenda and Moses Castillo translated her comments to the mother.
Alan Toruno spoke about missing sister and requested assistance on behalf of his family.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated the City Manager will be contacting the fami ly, the bulletin will go on the digital display boards along the freeway, and will be sending letters to the appropriate authorities at the next level of government on the family’s behalf.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked tra nslator to share his comments of the Mayor and City Council’s concern and proposed reward for at least $100,000 and requested translator to relay message to the mother.
Mayor and City Council offered their prayers, comments and support to the family of missing juvenile.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 6. 2023-0201 PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR PESTRELLA FROM THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Item No. 6 was heard after the Closed Session Report.
Director Mark Pestrella gave an update of the Dominguez Channel.
Mayor and City Council thanked Mark Pestrella for the update.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard after Item No. 5.
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Donald Taylor – Item No. 22
Gave his background and commented on the contentious and unprofessional treatment received from the Parks and Recreation Department including slow payment of his invoices for sports official services; unwillingness of City staff to work with his company and sports programming , rescheduling and mismanagement of his officials; referred to process for bidding RFP; felt it was criminal that was done to his company; he contacted a City staff person who has not returned his call and another stated they do not get involved with personnel issues
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes informed Donald Taylor she will continue Item No. 22 to a future meeting and will have staff contact him.
Council Member/Agency Member/Auth ority Board Member Hicks referred to the contract end date of March 31, 2023 and how will proceed if expired.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. confirmed the contract expiration on March 31, 2023 but necessity for the referees will not be needed until towards the end of April and will be no lapse in services.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton stated he has difficulty hearing the meeting session.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced that Item No. 28 will be continued to April 4, 2023.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw announced she received seven written communications and received two speaker cards related to the General Plan and the other two are not.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 7:27 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes due to technical difficulty.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 7:31 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
Lee Aceves – Item No. 28
Stated he is representing an owner on Anelo Avenue ; client’s (Barnes Plastic Company) main concern regarding the proposed rezoning would diminish the value of his property which could be 40 to 50% of his property’s current value down to worthless as a light industrial use in a residential zone if the rezoning would take affect; pleaded with the Mayor and City Council to consider leaving Anelo Avenue out of the rezoning proposal
Jacqui Stewart, representing the Del Amo Highlands Community Group regarding the Prologis Project located on Glen Curtis and Wilmington Avenue in the Dominguez Technology Center Stated s he is point of contact and opposed to the Prologis P roject; requested statu s on the project and if it is part of the General Plan and clarification to provide information to the residents
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested Director Naaseh to meet with Jacqui Stewart regarding her request.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 7. 2023-0177 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 15, 2023 (CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL)
Item No. 7 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 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
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 8 to 26)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 22 to April 18, 2022.
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 8 to 26 on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Bo ard Member Hicks requested to remove Items No. 17, 21, and 24 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested the City Clerk to officially register a No vote for Items No. 14 and 26 only.
The motion to approve Consent I tems No. 8 to 26, except Items No. 17, 21, 22, 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
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After the vote on Item No. 27, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he misspoke on his No vote on Consent Item No. 14 and meant to vote No on Items No. 15 and 26 only.
Item No. 8. 2023-0198 Resolution No. 23 -057, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,629,505.83, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 166564 THROUGH 166782
ACTION: Item No. 8 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 9. 2023-0199 Resolution No. 23-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,720.29, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001935 through HA-001938
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 10. 2023-0200 Resolution No. 23-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,040.75, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001891 THROUGH SA-001892
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2023-0210 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2023-0204 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE
ANNUAL COST OF THE CITY OF CARSON MEMBERSHIP
WITH THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE a Purchase Order in the amount of $26,354.00.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2023-0207 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
ASSEMBLY BILL 1505 TO A PPROPRIATE $250M FROM THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA GENERAL FUND TO IMPLEMENT
THE SEISMIC RETROFITTING PROGRAM FOR SOFT STORY
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 1505 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2023-0211 CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES TO TAKE A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND SEND A
CORRESPONDING LETTER TO SECURE A PERMANENT
FUNDING STREAM OF $3 BILLION ANNUALLY FROM THE
STATE BUDGET TO SUPPORT CITIES IN CALIFORNIA AND
TO ADDRESS UNREIMBURSED COSTS TO CITIES FROM
STATE-MANDED PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2023-0209 A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE CITY OF CARSON'S
BUDGET PRESENTATION AS PRESENTED DURING THE
MARCH 7, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent with Dear voting No.
Item No. 16. 2023-0213 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 eleven boxes.
ACTION: Item No.16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2023-0065 CONSIDER AWARDING A FIVE -YEAR CONTRACT TO
JOHNSON CONTROLS TO INSTALL AND PROVIDE
CITYWIDE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEMS INCLUDING MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF
ALL CITY FACILITIES AND PARKS AND APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 23-043, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT BUDGET, FOR THE
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF THE
CITYWIDE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEMS"
Item No. 17 was heard after Item No. 27.
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City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report . He referred to language change from the City Attorney which is on the last page of the contract highlighted in red as follows: “The contractor shall provide requested policy within ten business days of City’s request only in the event of a dispute about the applicability of coverage to a specific loss or claim and contractor shall have the right to eliminate and redact proprietary business information or confidential information from the policy.”
He noted copies of the language change of the contract was provided to the Mayor and City Council.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a five-year contract to Johnson Controls, Inc., to install complete video surveillance and access control systems, conditioned upon no bid protest being filed pursuant to the City's Purchasing Ordinance that results in any change to City's ability to award the contract to Johnson Controls, Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. AUTHORIZE the expe nditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $774,846.61 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work and other work that may be necessary to complete this project.
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23 -044, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMEND ING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-23 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT BUDGET, FOR THE
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF THE
CITYWIDE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEMS.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes mentioned to City Manager Roberts, Jr. that there is a meeting next week with the pastor to discuss adding more cameras to the parks through a grant.
The motion, as amended, 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. 18. 2023-0186 CONSIDER CARSON'S 2022 ANNUAL HOUSING
ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. REVIEW Carson's 2022 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
2. RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2023-0099 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL,
SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FOR ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF
CITY BUS STOPS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Contract Servi ces Agreement between the City and Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (Exhibit No. 1; "Amendment"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2023-0100 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR THE CITY'S DIAL -A-RIDE
PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM BY A
ONE-YEAR PERIOD (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. (Exhibit No. 4; "Proposed Amendment No. 3"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Proposed Amendment No. 3, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2023-0157 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PUBLIC
WORKS AGREEMENT WITH ND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
INC. FOR CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS, AND
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -056, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES PROPOSITION C FUND FOR ADDITIONAL WORK
RELATING TO CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS” (CITY
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Item No. 21 was heard after Item No. 17.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about new bus stop areas.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired why some bus stops have seats and others do not.
Director Whittiker, Jr. responded that the weather has caused delays in the installation. The goal is to be done by end of summer.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreement with ND Construction Company, Inc. for citywide bus stop
improvements; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -056, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROPOSITION C FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK RELATING TO CITYWIDE BUS STO P
IMPROVEMENTS" (Exhibit No. 3; "Resolution No. 23-056").
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about a bus stop that has been removed possibly because of an accident or other reasons and wanted to know if it can be prioritized so it does not look like such an eye sore and inconvenience to bus riders. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his inquiry on implementation of a temporary seating plan.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted there was a bench that was hit by a car next to Seafood City Supermarket on the north side of Carson Street in which the wall was repaired and bench has not been replaced. Director Whittiker, J r. responded that he would look at the bench.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to revisit the need for trash receptacles to be upgraded and that they should all match. City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted plans for replacement of trash receptacles.
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 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 Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 22. 2023-0161 CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH SAM I'S REFEREES, LLC, AND
HANGTIME SPORTS FOR ON -CALL YOUTH AND ADULT
SPORTS OFFICIATING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. WAIVE any irregularities or informalities in the proposals;
2. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Sami's Referees, LLC, for a not -to-exceed Contract Sum of $540,000.00 over the initial three -year term from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2026, with City options to extend the term for up to two one -year periods thereafter (the "Sami's Agreement"; Exhibit No. 2);
3. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Hangtime Sports, a sole proprietorship, for a not -to-exceed Contract Sum of $180,000.00 over the initial three-year term from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2026, with City options to extend the term for up to two one-year periods thereafter (the "Hangtime Agreement"; Exhibit No. 3); and
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor t o execute the Sami's Agreement and the Hangtime Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 22 to April 18, 2023, with no objection heard.
Item No. 23. 2023-0148 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELITE ELEVATOR SERVICE FOR PROJECT NO.
1720 - MODERNIZATION OF THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR
Recommendation: 1. AWARD a Construction Contract to Elite Elevator Service for Project No. 1720 - Modernization of t he City Hall Elevator Modernization, for a not-to-exceed amount of $137,200.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $20,580.00 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work and other work that may be necessary to com plete this project.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with Elite Elevator Service following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 24. 2023-0152 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT (18-097) WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.,
FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE CITY AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23 -052 AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND (CITY
COUNCIL)
Item No. 24 was heard after Item No. 21.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a staff report.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Landscape and Building Maintenance Superintendent Freddy Loza elaborated on the staff report. He stated allocation of $100,000 to each district. The goal is to plant more trees and thus far trees have been planted along Central Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue. Chico Street now has trees for the first time. Also, sidewalk enhancements on both sides of the streets. There will be 250 trees planted by staff by end of year.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton mentioned there was a tree down on Central Avenue and Helmick Street and thanked Superintendent Freddy Loza and staff for a speedy response.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced new Director of Public Works Arlington Rodgers who offered comments and stated he is glad to be part of the team.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendme nt No. 6 to the Agreement for Contract Services by and between the City of Carson and West Coast Arborists, Inc. to increase the contract sum by $400,000.00 to provide increased tree maintenance services through the end of the final extension period of Sep tember 30, 2024, such that the total cost of the Contract Agreement does not exceed
$4,478,179.03.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -052, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND".
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, 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 M ember/Agency City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 25. 2023-0153 CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO RDO
EQUIPMENT COMPANY, RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA, FOR
THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2023 VERMEER SC70TX
STUMP GRINDER AND BUTLER LT712 TRAILER FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS LANDSCAPE, BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
(LBM) DIVISIONS (CITY COUNCIL).
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2605 (b)(1) (ii).
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing as allowed by Section 2611 (g) to issue a purchase order in the amount of $102,839.58 to RDO Equipment Company of Rancho Dominguez, CA, for the purchase of one new Vermeer SC70TX Stump Grinder and Butler LT712 Trailer (Exhibit No. 2).
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2022-1017 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC., AND
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 22 -259 “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS", PROVIDING FUNDS FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 1662 - NEW AIR
FILTRATION AND HVAC SYSTEMS AT CITY HALL AND THE
COMMUNITY CENTER
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Design -Build Agreement with Trane U.S., Inc. for Project 1662 - New Air Filtration & HVAC System at City Hall and Community Center.
2. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Mayor to execute proposed
Amendment No. 1 to the Design-Build Agreement with Trane U.S., Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 22-259 *23-002 "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND"
(Exhibit 2) appropriating $440,670.65 from the unreserved, undesignated General Fund account 101 -99-999-999-3601
account to cover the additional construction funds.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent with Dear voting No.
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*Please note Resolution No. 22 -259 was printed in error by staff and previously reassigned as Resolution No. 23-002 instead.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 27 to 30)
Item No. 27. 2023-0159 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AWARDING TWO (2)
NON-EXCLUSIVE TOWING AND STORAGE FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS, ONE WITH FALCON TOWING AND ONE WITH
KRUGER TOWING (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 27 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
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.
No written communications were received.
Public Safety Services Manager Ken McKay gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing.
2. AWARD two (2) Non -Exclusive Towing and Storage Franchise Agreements, one with Falcon Towing and one with Kruger Towing.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute both agreements, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davi s-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
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he misspoke on his No vote on Consent Item No. 14 and meant to vote No on Consent Items No. 15 and 26 only.
Item No. 28. 2023-0137 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -062,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING THE
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM,
ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND STATE MENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 115-23, THE CITY OF CARSON 2040
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 24.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report. He shared that Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton and Mayor Davis- Holmes held a meeting with property owners and business leaders. Staff presented the major revisions from the previous meeting. Stakeholders concurred with the revisions that were presented. They requested additional time to review items in more detail. He recommended the General Plan be continued to April 4, 2023.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani recommended that City Council give staff directive to change the General Plan pursuant to the meeting with the stakeholders as presented by Director Naaseh for the final version that will be presented for approval
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated he does not agree with staff's recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton stated that the community wanted a clean version with all the changes.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear wanted to make sure Lee Aceves' issues were addressed.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted Director Naaseh addressed Lee Aceves’ concerns.
Lee Aceves returned to the pulpit to address City Council's discussion of his concerns. Director Naaseh confirmed that the area in question is light industrial.
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -062, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING THE
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM,
ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 115-23, THE CITY OF CARSON 2040
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE"
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to bring back a clean version of the resolution with recommendations made by the City Attorney at the next meeting.
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Director Naaseh noted the City Clerk received written letters.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw c onfirmed letters received and made part of the record.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated that all but one of the seven changes are being approved.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired what was made part of record and when would they be available to the public.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted the version before the City Council includes the changes by the stakeholders and is available for the pubic to review on the City’s website. The letters received by the City Clerk are part of the public record as well and will be available in the City Clerk’s Office for inspection and names of the drafters of the letters will be read as well.
Director Naaseh clarified that the items on the City ’s 2040 General Plan website includes this evening’s staff report, the updated version of the land use eleme nt, updated map, all changes discussed, land use designation descriptions that was discussed, and all the changes that are in the implementing policies and guidelines. The other change is Figure 39 which is the truck route map, added the heavy corridor designation to the truck route map that was in the General Plan already. The complete General Plan document that is on the 2040 website is actually the February version that the City Council considered. The staff report along with the resolution and the revised land use element is what is being considered tonight and the City Council is going to continue this item. He stated changes will be made as requested by the City Attorney to the General Plan and will have one document. He stated changes will be made in the resolution that is presented this evening.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes continued the Public Hearing to April 4, 2023.
Item No. 29. 2023-0187 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -054,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 13 (9TH STREET PARTNERS)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18001 S. MAIN STREET (APN:
7339-003-003 & 7339 -003-004) WITHIN THE FUTURE
ANNEXATION AREA (CITY COUNCIL)
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 8:31 P.M.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw reported the property owner, LIT 9th ST 18001 SOUTH MAIN LP, submitted the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter to the City City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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of Carson requesting for annexation into the City of Carson Community Fac ilities District No. 2018-01 (Maintenance and Services). There are no noticing nor publication requirements required for this item beyond the Brown Act.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the public hearing at 8:32 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing; TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications, and CLOSE the public hearing;
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23-054, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 13 (9th STREET PARTNERS)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18001 S. MAIN STREET (APN:
7339-003-003 & 7339 -003-004) WITHIN THE FUTURE
ANNEXATION AREA (CITY COUNCIL)"
3. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from LIT 9TH ST 18001 SOUTH MAIN LP.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations 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. 30. 2023-0188 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -055,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 14 (ARGO WAREHOUSE)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 439 W. GARDENA BLVD
(APN: 6125 -019-049) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION
AREA (CITY COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw reported the property owner, ARGO DONALD D CO TR ARGO FAMILY TRUST, submitted the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter to the City of Carson requesting for annexation into the City of Carson Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Maintenance and Services). There are no noticing nor publication City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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requirements required for this item beyond the Brown Act.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral communications, and CLOSE the public hearing;
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -055, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON ACTING I N ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018 -01 (MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 14 (ARGO WAREHOUSE) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 439 W. GARDENA BLVD (APN:
6125-019-049) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA";
AND
3. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from ARGO DONALD D CO TR ARGO FAMILY TRUST.
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 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
DISCUSSION: (Items 31 and 32)
Item No. 31. 2023-0167 FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP NO. 1 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Senior Budget Analyst Ralston Turner gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Deputy City Manager Rahmani noted the unrestricted $88 million surplus does not include the one-time money that the City received from the oil refineries this year because still under audit review.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks referred to the Measure C: Oil Business Tax Performance slide presentation that showed what was received from the oil company versus what was done in the audit.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani cautioned the Mayor and City Council that the numbers are based on the audit of the oil industry. Although they made a deposit contesting the amounts City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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they have threatened to sue to try to get the money back. In the measure, the City projected that the City should receive approximately $24 million annually in the measure and the au dit is right spot on confirming the amount the city projected and it is not being paid. Now in the middle of trying to resolve the issues . These are numbers the oil refineries are objecting to even though they made a deposit.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments in support of the measures.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about the $45 million that the oil companies pledged to the City and how does it fit in to the chart.
Deputy City Mana ger Rahmani stated it is based on the community benefit agreement that Tesoro signed with the City in 2017. They have committed on an annual payment to the City based on a progress report on the Larik project based on the phases of the project. Now at phase 3 of the project requiring Tesoro to pay $1 million annually by the end of December. As of January, received one of the payments toward the community benefit agreement.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted payments do not fit i n this chart but in the revenues.
Deputy City Manager confirmed it goes into the General Fund and noted other audits.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear complimented the Finance team on a great presentation.
Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff which will be used to build the draft budget.
ACTION: Staff was directed to move forward with the next Budget Workshop.
Item No. 32. 2023-0181 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 AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (CITY
COUNCIL)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred to the expired terms of the Public Works Commission and Youth Commission and if can appoint members.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated her understanding that although members of the Commissions, Committees, and Boards (CCB) terms expired they continue to serve until vacated which has been communicated to the current members.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani inquired if posting was done for the vacancies.
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City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Brad shaw discussed the process upon notification of a vacancy that a notice is posted and notification to the Mayor and City Council.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani referred to the City Charter regarding CCB vacancies and will confirm with the City Cl erk if vacancy notice was posted. She noted the uncontested appointments can be made.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred to Charles Nelson who submitted a letter that he is no longer available to serve on the Public Works Commission. Also, she stated according to staff Sandy Hamilton is not able to serve on the Public Works Commission due to conflict.
Discussion ensued regarding the expiration of CCB terms.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the Public Works Commission and the Youth Commission have not been meeting due to lack of a quorum.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes encouraged the City Council to contact their appointees on the importance of attending their respective CCB meetings.
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 Public Works
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.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (NONE)
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Queen Jones
Renesha Newtown
Henry C. Johnson
Reverend Father Michael B. Brillantes
Silvia Abadilla Quedado
Pauline Russell
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested to add George Jimenez to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
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 Oral Communications for Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Kim Cortado, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Announced the following:
• Cesar Chavez Program on Friday, March 24, 2023; doors open at 6:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center
• Baseball, T-Ball, and Softball Sign-ups end on April 1, 2023 • Senior Nutrition Program, back at in-person lunches five days a week for seniors ages 60 and over in Room 122 at the Carson Community Center; to make reservation contact Kim Cortado at (310) 835-0212, extension 1487
• Campaigning for monetary donations for the YMCA Senior Nutrition Program; contact Kim Cortado for more information
• Wished everyone a great night
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to add the following items to a future agenda:
• Mobilehome Park Zoning Ordinance
• Reward for information leading to finding the missing young lady • Dictator amendment of the agenda ordinance to rescind for the majority of the City Council to place items on the City Council agenda
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted the Mobilehome Park Zoning ordinance has always been included in the City Charter and is part of the General Plan.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired how the Mobilehome Park Zoning is referenced in the City Charter.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani responded to his inquiry that the City Charter has provisions that the City would have the authority to create the overlay mobilehome park zone to protect the residents.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add the following items to a future agenda:
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• Status of the playground equipment
• Median revitalization/beautification project
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks offered the following comments:
• Thanked staff for removing the gophers at Dominguez Park • Reported there is a homeless encampment at a cul de sac on Dominguez Street going east towards the 710 freeway
• Reported there are missing streetlights along the thoroughfare on 213 th Street between Chico Street and Wilmington Avenue which need lighting
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered the following comments:
• Emphasized d eferred maintenance for about five years leaving city streets in terrible condition due to heavy ra ins and receiving a lot of calls for pothole repair and the importance of addressing them; recommended to allocate more money for Public Works to address the pothole issues
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.
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Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
________________________________________
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