CITY OF CARSON
701 E. Carson Street
City Hall
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1
Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk
Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember
Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Monica Cooper, City Treasurer
“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk ’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting .” (Government Code Section 54954.2)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods. There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non -Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN -PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
- Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca .gov. The cut -off time to submit any email communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk ’s Office or in the white box outside City Hall. The cut -off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or at the white box or any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY /HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK):
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
REVEREND LUAAO LEASIOLAGI FROM SAMOAN
CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
2023-02681.Item No.
CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED
SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-02462.Item No.
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 2 case(s).
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED
SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON 2023-02333.Item No.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
SHERIFF'S STATION
REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
2023-02494.Item No.
PRESENTATIONS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE
A. GIPSON
2023-00365.Item No.
PRESENTATION FROM RAY LAWSON REGARDING
TAX FRAUD IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
2023-02666.Item No.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL
ASSAULT/VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (CITY
COUNCIL)
2023-02447.Item No.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS DONATE
LIFE MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-02438.Item No.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS AUTISM
A W A R E N E S S / A C C E P T A N C E M O N T H ( C I T Y
COUNCIL)
2023-02419.Item No.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS
ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-024210.Item No.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority /Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council /Housing Authority /Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
C O U N C I L / S U C C E S S O R A G E N C Y / H O U S I N G AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 21,
2023 (REGULAR)
2023-018211.Item No.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
2023 FEB 21 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf Attachments:
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council CONSENT: (Items 12 to 26)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION.
These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
Resolution No. 23-066, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,634,721.52, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 166783
THROUGH 166982
2023-023812.Item No.
Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # 2023-0238 Reso# 23-066.pdf Attachments:
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
2023-017813.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
Community Development Projects
Public Works Projects
Information Technology Projects
Public Safety Projects
Attachments:
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS
(CITY COUNCIL)
2023-017914.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
Planning Commission Summary Attachments:
CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A $ 100,000.00 REWARD
FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE SAFE
RETURN OF ALINKA ANGELINE CASTANEDA FOR
THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE
RESPONSIBLE FOR HER DISAPPEARANCE (CITY
COUNCIL)
2023-023615.Item No.
Recommendation: APPROVE the establishment of a $100,000 reward.
Flyer Attachments:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF CITY 2023-026216.Item No.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council 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 twenty boxes.
Exhibit No. 1 - 20-144 - Authorizing the Destruction of Specified City Records within the City Clerk's Office Exhibit No. 2 - Request for Permission to Purge Documents 4-4-23 CC Mtg Attachments:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS
AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-071 ALLOWING THE CITY
OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH TEVA,
ALLERGAN, WALMART, WALGREENS AND CVS
(CITY COUNCIL)
2023-022717.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Settlement Agreements and Participation Forms for the City's participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS.
2. APPROVE the California State -Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-071 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.
Settlement Participation Forms for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Proposed California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds in the Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Settlement Agreements.
Resolution No. 23-071 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, including signing necessary documents Attachments:
CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
ASSEMBLY BILL 1538 TO CREATE A PROGRAM TO
INCENTIVIZE GETTING CLEAN, ZERO-CARBON
CAPACITY RESOURCES ONLINE TO DECREASE
ELECTRICITY RATES AND INCREASE POWER GRID
RELIABILITY (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-023018.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 1538 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Proposed Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1538 (2023) Fact Sheet
Attachments:
CONSIDERATION OF PURSUING THE NEXT STEPS
TO ESTABLISH A SISTER CITY AFFILIATION WITH
AWKA, NIGERIA (CITY COUNCIL).
2023-024819.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. DIRECT staff to meet with the Carson Sister Cities
Association's (CSCA) Nigeria subcommittee to appraise the benefits of creating a sister city relationship. This partnership should be strategic and mutually beneficial.
2. DIRECT staff to draft a formal letter that will be sent to Awka, Nigeria to establish a direct line of communication.
1. EXHIBIT NO.1-Awka-City-Nigeria-02-22-2023
EXHIBIT NO.2-Guide to establishing a sister city relationship Attachments:
CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTING AMENDED JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y M A N A G E R ,
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES MANAGER
2023-019020.Item No.
Recommendation: Resolution No. 23-059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER"
Resolution No. 23-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES MANAGER"
Resolution No. 23-061, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR ACCOUNTING
MANAGER"
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Reso No 23-059 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Information Technology Manager - Job Spec 2023
Reso No 23-060 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES MANAGER
Public Safety Services Manager - Job Spec 2023
Reso No 23-061 ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Accounting Manager - Job Spec 2023
Attachments:
CONSIDER THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE SENATE
BILL 341 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)
2023-022321.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
Exhibit No. 1 - SB 341 Housing Successor Annual Report Attachments:
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-064, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2023 TO BE “FAIR HOUSING
MONTH" (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-023422.Item No.
Recommendation: APPROVE Resolution No. 23-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 TO BE "FAIR
HOUSING MONTH."
Resolution No. 23-064_FairHousingMonth2023 Attachments:
CONSIDER THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICES) ANNUAL REPORT AS REQUIRED
BY STATE SENATE BILL 165 (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-022423.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. RECEIVE and FILE.
Exhibit No. 1 - Carson_CFD 2018-01 Annual Report (FY 21-22) Attachments:
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-069
TO APPROVE FILING OF GRANT PROJECT
APPLICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIONS AS
NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF
$7,000,000 IN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE
CITY FROM THE STATE ASSEMBLY BUDGET ACT
2023-025224.Item No.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council OF 2022, AB 179, FOR CITY FACILITIES, PARKS,
AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 23-069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON APPLICATION (S) FOR
SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM BUDGET ACT OF 2022,
AB179, CHAPTER 249, CONTROL SECTION 19.56, ITEM
3790-101-0001(K) OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES, (20)
$7,000,000 TO THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE CITY
FACILITIES, PARKS, AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE".
Sponsors: Community Services
Resolution No. 23-069.pdf
Procedural Guide
Attachments:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH JA URBAN, INC .
PROVIDING FUNDS AND TIME EXTENSION FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK FOR PROJECT NO.1656 -
COMMUNITY CENTER UPGRADE
2023-019225.Item No.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with JA Urban, Inc. for Project No. 1656 - Community Center Upgrade, to cover the cost of the additional work and the construction delays caused by design changes due to site conditions and supply chain issues.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingency in the amount of (2%) $37,137.00 for any other work that may be necessary to complete the project.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Contract with JA Urban, Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
1. Amendment no. 1 Attachments:
CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED PURCHASING LIMIT PURSUANT
TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH AMAZON BUSINESS FROM THE
PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED LIMIT OF $40,000 PER
FISCAL YEAR TO A NEW LIMIT OF $ 100,000 PER
FISCAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-019726.Item No.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2610, as allowed by CMC Section 2611(g) (cooperative purchasing).
2. AUTHORIZE the City to make purchases of materials, supplies and equipment from Amazon Business in a cumulative amount not to exceed $ 100,000 per fiscal year (representing an increase of $60,000 per fiscal year from the previously -approved limit of $40,000 per fiscal year ), effective from March 21, 2023, to May 5, 2025, and for each fiscal year contained within said effective period, pursuant to Omnia Partners Contract No. MA3457, and APPROVE form purchase orders to be used as needed to
effectuate such purchases pursuant to CMC Section 2605 in the determination of the Purchasing Manager.
Sponsors: Community Services
RFP No. MG20-81
Contract No. MA3457
Evaluation Documentation
Attachments:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 27)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired ), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
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 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 (CITY COUNCIL)
2023-025127.Item No.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council 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"
Ex. 1, Resolution re City Council GPU Approval FINAL w finding Ex. 2, Carson 2040 General Plan Link
Ex 3, Comment Letters
Attachments:
DISCUSSION: (Item 28)
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)
2023-025328.Item No.
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.
Exhibit 1 -April 4, 2023 Agenda Report Attachments:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS
OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council /Housing
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority /Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS
NECESSARY)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT