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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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 Cedric Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear (Entered at 5:44 P.M.)
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; 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:
The Flag Salute was heard after the Invocation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2023-0302 PASTOR FATE HAGOOD OF THE METROPOLITAN CHURCH
OF CHRIST
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Pastor Fate Hagood gave the invocation.
RECESS
The meeting was recessed at 5:10 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes for a break in lieu of Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was reconvened a t 5:41 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with Dear absent.
Item No. 29 was heard at this time.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 2. 2023-0301 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Item No. 2 was heard after Item No. 19.
Captain Jones announced/reported the following:
• Substance abuse problem in the community - Take Back Event held last month to get drugs off the streets
• Ribbon Cutting Event at Starbucks
• Administrative Professionals Day. Captain Jones mentioned the hard -working people who work in the Sheriff's offices.
• Career Day was a success at Bonita Elementary School
• Justice for Murder of Children Event at Victoria Park • Civilian Academy ongoing; graduation next week
• On May 2, 2023 is the 42 nd Anniversary Memorial of Deputy Sheriff Constance Warlin who was killed in the line of duty
• On May 3, 2023 is the 45th Anniversary Memorial of Deputy Sheriff Walter Hannin who was killed in the line of duty
• On May 13, 2023, the Community Relations Office and Deputy Valdez will be a judge assisting the City’s Little League Banner Contest
• On May 20, 2023, Memorial Run
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 7:20 P.M.)
• Coffee With a Cop Event on May 24, 2023 at the Boys and Girls Club of Carson
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton takes over as Chair of the meeting.
• On June 6, 2023, teaming up with Marathon, the law enforcement Torch Relay, and Special Olympics at Marathon on 223rd Street and Wilmington Avenue
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thank ed Captain Jones for being present at all local and city events.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vie Chairman Hilton highlighted the hard work Captain Jones and his team for the positive results of the missing teen who was found.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas shared that she received a phone call reading speed violations on Central Avenue between Del Amo Boulevard and Victoria Street. She requested the number of how many violations are in that area. Captain Jones stated that the speed readers are in that area.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested staff to look into a turn signal at the corner of University Drive and Central Avenue.
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Au thority Chairman Davis -Holmes reentered the meeting at 7:2 5 P.M.)
Item No. 3. 2023-0305 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Battalion Chief Michael Velazquez , on behalf of Chief Bennett , announced/reported on the following:
• In the month of April, 865 911 calls - 654 EMS rescue calls (75% of all 911 calls); 22 calls for structure fires ( one incident that involved loss of hous ing on April 18, 2023 at 315 220th Street, Carson) loss of $110,000 worth of damage but was able to save over $1.5 million dollars of the property
• Open House of Los Angeles Fire Departments for Carson residents from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on May 6, 2023
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked about the fire that happened at Mills Park and whether or not a homeless pers on was involved. Battalion Chief Velasquez responded to his inquiry.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded that the cameras in the parks project should be launched in two weeks according to IT Manager and Mills Park will be f irst to be implemented with the cameras.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 4. 2023-0324 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 4 was heard after Item No. 6.
Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Dana Sanchez , Director of Psychological Services at California State University Dominguez Hills, who offered words of gratitude.
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Item No. 5. 2023-0325 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN
AND PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 9.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Rojas read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Diana Faatai, Principal, Carson High School, which was received by her husband/Pastor and son who offered words of gratitude . She read her biography. She also presented a proclamation to Gemma Rebamontan Kiyuna, Vice Principal, Carson High School, who offered words of gratitude.
Item No. 6. 2023-0322 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2023 AS
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 10.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read and presented the proclamation to Uncle Darrell, owner of Darrow’s New Orleans Grill Restaurant, who offered words of gratitude.
Item No. 7. 2023-0317 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30 - MAY 4, 2023 AS THE 54TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CLERKS WEEK
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 4.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton read and presented the proclamation to City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw who offered words of gratitude along with her team who were present to receive the proclamation as well.
Item No. 8. 2023-0310 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION DSA SIGNAGE FOR THEIR
ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CARSON
Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 7.
Sho along with her colleague Ryan, DSA Signage, gave background of their company.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented the proclamation to Sho.
Item No. 9. 2023-0323 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 7 - 13, 2023 AS
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 29.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read and presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following teachers:
Grace Cowman, 232nd Place School and STEMM Magnet
Jacquelynne Caldera, Andrew Carnegie Middle School
Emily Barbie, Kelly Avenue School
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Anita Flynn, Broadacres Avenue School
Sheryl Cornejo (not present) and James Gallardo, California Academy of Science and Math Martha Nisson, Caroldale Learning Community
Sean Ratcliff, Carson Christian School
Helen Rodriguez, Carson Street School
Diana Zuniga Madrigal, Catskill Avenue School
Lindsey Horowitz, Curtiss Middle School & MST Magnet Center Fa’auliulito Meni-Trood, Del Amo Elementary School
Francisca Andrade, Dominguez Elementary School
Kelly Clinton Eash, Magnolia Science Academy
Dr. Greg Vieira, Rancho Dominguez Preparatory Academy
Christine Gaten, Bonita Elementary School
Martha Nielson, Caroldale Learning Community (not present) Jennifer Woodruff, Ambler Avenue School
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked and appreciated all the teachers.
Ms. Martin, Principal, congratulated all the honorees and offered words of appreciation to all the teachers.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes recognized all the principals and invited them for a photo opportunity.
Item No. 10. 2023-0295 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ
HILLS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM IN CELEBRATION OF
MAKING IT TO THE NCAA DIVISION II ELITE EIGHT
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 5.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read and presented the Certificates of Recognition to the following:
John Bonner, Head Coach
Katelyn Cole, Assistant Coach
Malia Goldsmith, Dawnyel Lair, DeeJanae Poland, Kelsey Bell, Asia Jordan, Kylee Edgar, Nala Williams, Allyah Cartajena, Danyell Booker, Amaya Snowden, Kierra Johnson, Rebecca Penner, Joe’l Benoit, and Hosanna Walker
Item No. 11. 2023-0337 UPDATE ON PUBLIC WORKS CITY PROJECTS
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 3.
Director Rodgers gave a PowerPoint presentation update on Pothole Mitigation, Snapshot of future projects in the City, Landscaped Median Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Parks Projects, Park Improvement Projects, Accomplishments, Goals, and Action Plan.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes mentioned that the slides of the pool need painting at the Hemingway Aquatic Center. Director Rodgers stated he would take care of the slides.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked and commended Director Rodgers and his team for a job well done in his first six weeks.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Director Rodgers for taking his personal comments seriously and getting right to work.
Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton commend ed Director Rodgers and his team for working diligently on the medians. He thanked staff for working tirelessly for tackling the whole assignment. Six months of work in just a few weeks.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted Figueroa Street needing some special attention.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked Public Works for their work on the sidewalks near Avalon Greens.
Director Rodgers acknowledged his team who were present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard after Item No. 24.
The following individuals offered comments in opposition to Item No. 29:
Jan Schaefer
Monette Gavino
Ricardo Pulido
The following individuals offered comments in support of Item No. 29:
Freddie Gomez
Everil Nelson
Dianne Thomas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 12. 2023-0304 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 18, 2023 (REGULAR)
Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 11.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
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ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 13 to 28)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted she removed Item No. 19 from Consent for discussion which was approved earlier in the meeting.
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 13 to 28 on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 24 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hilton requested to remove Item No. 28 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 1 3 to 28, except Items No. 19, 24 and 28, 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. 13. 2023-0319 Resolution No. 23 -078, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS:
TOTAL OF $3,570,658.22 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK
NUMBERS 167198 THROUGH 167435.
TOTAL OF $1575.00 FOR CO -OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS,
CHECK NUMBERS 1271 THROUGH 1271, WHICH ARE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, USING BOND
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PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESOR
AGENCY TO THE CITY.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2023-0306 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2023-0307 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0316 ANNUAL REPORT - REGISTERED LOBBYISTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2023-0330 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
ASSEMBLY BILL 1465 TO INCREASE CIVIC PENALTIES
ASSOCIATED WITH TOXIC DISCHARGES FROM REFINERIES
AS IDENTIFIED BY THE STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 1465 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2023-0327 CONSIDERATION OF RE SOLUTION NO. 23 -079,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -079, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PERFORMANCE
OF DESIGNATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES UPON REQUEST IN THE CITY OF CARSON."
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the new General Services City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2023-0270 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY LABOR LAW VIOLATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 19 was heard after Item No. 8.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes removed Item No. 19 from Consent for discussion.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
The following individuals offered comments in support of the item:
Louie Diaz, Member, Teamsters Local 848 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Ray Lawson, Member, Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters Javier Gudino, Member, Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters Joseph Goldblatt
Christine Austria-Lozoya, Member, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11 Los Angeles
Tommy Zielomski, Member, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11 Los Angeles
Jordan Chechitelli, Member, Sheet Metal Workers Local 105
Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of the item.
Recommendation: APPROVE and ADOPT Resolution 23-080 included as Exhibit 1.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes request ed a photo with the City Council and the individuals present in support of Item No. 19.
Item No. 20. 2023-0231 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS FOR RECREATIONAL CHARTER BUS SERVICE
(CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services
Agreement with American Transportation Systems, a California corporation, for a three -year term with the option for a single two-year extension, with a not -to-exceed contract sum of $375,000 over the initial three -year term (Exhibit No. 1; "Agreement"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2023-0237 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHOURA VENUE SERVICES
TO UPDATE THE PAYMENT METHOD FOR CITY
SPONSORED AND CITY CO-SPONSORED EVENTS
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 23 -022 between the City of Carson and Choura Venue Services to update the payment method for City sponsored and co -sponsored events (Exhibit No. 1; "Amendment").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2023-0290 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF NO
IDLING SIGNS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to install No Idling signs at various locations throughout the City.
2. DIRECT the City Manager's office to develop an ordinance to expand enforcement authority of commerci al vehicle idling regulations to the City's parking enforcement personnel.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2023-0291 CONSIDER SERVING AS THE COMMUNITY SPONSOR FOR
THE PROLOGIS CARSON COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT AT
UP TO TWO SITES IN THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH
PROLOGIS’S SUBMISSION IN THE CLEAN POWER
ALLIANCE'S 2022 POWER SHARE REQUEST FOR OFFERS
Recommendation: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sign Letter(s) of Commitment to serve as the community sponsor for the Prologis Carson City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Community Solar project at one or more of the following locations:
i. 20500 Fordyce Avenue, Carson, CA 90810
ii. 2201 E Dominguez Street, Carson, CA 90810
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2023-0292 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO MAGELLAN ADVISORS, LLC, FOR A
CITYWIDE BROADBAND ASSESSMENT STUDY.
Item No. 24 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a staff report.
Innovation & Sustainability Manager Reata Kulcsar gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Broadband Project.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 7:56 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:58 P.M.)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC, for the Broadband Assessment Study in the amount of $217,600.00.
2. AUTHORIZE contingency funds in the amount of $32,400.00 to cover extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-077 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-23 INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET, FOR SERVICE
AGREEMENT TO MAGELLAN ADVISORS, LLC.
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 Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 25. 2023-0232 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. TO
PREPARE CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN (CATCP) FOR PROJECT
NO. 1773: CARSON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND
COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for Project No. 1773: Carson Active Transportation and Community Connectivity Plan (CATCP) for a not -to-exceed amount of $403,902.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services
Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2023-0247 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 23-068 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET IN
THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" TO REBALANCE
ACCOUNTS RELATED TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY P.A.
ARCA ENGINEERING
Recommendation: 1. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division to amend PO 22300901 to an amount not to exceed $194,842.62 thereby allowing payment to P.A. Arca Engineering Inc., under the on-call contract for staff augmentation and other engineering services.
2. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-068 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-23 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND."
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2023-0257 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -067 “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUN CIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET IN THE
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" FOR PROJECT NO. 1606: 223RD
STREET WIDENING.
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -067, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson am ending the fiscal year 2022 -23 budget in the Special Revenue Funds" appropriating $120,000 from Measure R HWY Program Fund, $55,000 from SB1 Fund, and $73,319.31 from MWD reimbursement fund to cover pending change orders, other additional work, and other u nforeseen construction work that may be required to complete Project No. 1606: 223rd Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation from Wilmington Avenue to the East City limit. (Exhibit 1)
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 28. 2023-0335 CONSIDER AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT TO SWAYZER CORPORATION TO PROVIDE
MEDIAN LANDSCAPING SERVICES
At 8:18 P.M., Item No. 28 was heard after Oral Communications for Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton highlighted the willingness of Swayzer Corporation and commended them who are Carson residents.
Recommendation: 1. AWARD and APPROVE the propo sed contract with Swayzer Corporation to provide median landscaping services in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 (Exhibit 1).
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement 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 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 29 - 30)
Item No. 29. 2023-0333 CONSIDER A REMINDER REGARDING THE CENSURE RESOLUTION 15-114 (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 29 was heard after the break.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested v ideo from previous meeting be played during the meeting. The video revealed prior discourse between Mayor Davis- Holmes and Council Member Dear.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear entered the meeting at 5:4 4 P.M.)
Mayor/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Davis-Holmes stated there is a resolution in place to protect the minorities, women, and other marginalized communities.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked the City Clerk if there were any speaker cards regarding this item.
City Clerk /Agency Secr etary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated there were none and there were letters received.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if a letter was received from the National Action Network known as No Justice No Peace. The City Clerk confirmed receipt and read the letter as requested by Mayor Davis-Holmes.
Public Comment:
Del Huff
Offered comments in support of censuring Council Member Dear
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Membe r Hicks offered comments about the video that was played. He share d that in the report, he was one of the employees at that time during the time of Council Member Dear's time as Mayor and City Clerk. He called for greater respect and all elected officials adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authorit y Board Member Dear offered comments regarding the video that was presented which he felt was inappropriate. He denied false statements made by Mayor Davis-Holmes.
Item No. 29 was heard again after Item No. 28.
Recommendation: DISCUSS Resolution 15-114.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes directed staff to place the resolution she handed to Assistant City Manager Lennox on the agenda at the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
Item No. 30. 2023-0303 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY L OCAL 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)
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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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accordance with the Maddy Act.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Marion Martin , Jr. as Alternate 3 to the Public Works Commission for the term ending November 30, 2024.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes moved Chike Nweke from Alternate 3 to Alternate 1 on the Public Works Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments on the Public Works Commission on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairm an 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
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 31)
Item No. 31. 2023-0318 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-2303, AMENDING SECTION 9113.2 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) AND ADDING
SECTION 9113.4 (MHP OVERLAY DISTRICT CONDITIONALLY
PERMITTED USE), OF PART 1 (INTRODUCTION) OF
CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX (PLANNING AND
ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
ESTABLISHING A MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 23 -2303, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9113.2 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) AND
ADDING SECTION 9113.4 (MHP OVERLAY DISTRICT
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE), OF PART 1
(INTRODUCTION) OF CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE IX
(PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO ESTABLISHING A MOBI LE HOME PARK
OVERLAY DISTRICT" (Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-2303 on motion of Davis-Holmes, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton, Council 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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted she received an updated list of Memorial Adjournment Requests after the start of the meeting and presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Kendell Rodney Sparks
Lemuel Rivera Guiyab
Cristina Centino Lopez
Mildred Maxine Dunlap
Ava LaShea Hamilton
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).
Dr. Lee Robinson-Cowens
Commended Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton for an awesome job at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Event, incorporated fashion show on Sunday. She gave an update of the Women’s Issues Commission activities donating food and hygiene items to the Basic Needs Program at California State University Dominguez Hills.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton requested an update on the library on Carson Street. Director Naaseh gave an update of the library which should open in the fall.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested for Caltrans update because residents do not know the difference between what belongs to the city and what belongs to Caltrans. Director Rodgers shared that he has a meeting scheduled with a re-entry program.
He has not made contact with anyone at Caltrans but he is working on an active plan.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested an update on the in-house Building and Safety Department and update on the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Assistant City Manager Lennox shared that the city is currently working on an RFP that will solidify the plans at work.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following oral communications:
• Congratulated Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton, Assistant City Manager Lennox, and Director Rodgers on achieving their doctorate degrees
• Attended the Dymally Jazz Festival and acknowledged that Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton is on the Dymally Advisory Board
• Acknowledged that the missing teen came home on her own , therefore, the $100,000 reward does not need to be disbursed
• Thanked the residents for passing the measures that has generated the surplus of the $80 million allowing for the medians and other much needed work to be completed around the city
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced the Cinco de Mayo Celebration this weekend.
Council Member/ Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks shared that in 2019 his daughter received the Presidential Scholarship award at CSUDH but wanted to bring up the fact that it was clouded because of his potential involvement with the university. He shared that she is graduating on May 19, 2023 with high honors.
Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton s hared that the Mayor's birthday is coming up.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks sang Happy Birthday to the Mayor.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes wished all the mothers a Happy Mother's Day.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 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
05-16-2023
Approved as Submitted. JD/JH 5/0