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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 6, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5: 01 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear , Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Bo ard 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 Dr.; Tari k 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:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2023-0430 REVEREND WAYMOND BAKER OF PREVAILING FAITH
MINISTRY
Reverend Waymond Baker gave the invocation.
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SUBSEQUENT NEED CLOSED SESSION ITEM (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani requested the Mayor and City Council to consider adding a subsequent need Closed Session item regarding an existing litigation in the matter of CAM - Carson versus City of Carson which was brought to her attention after the posting of the City Council meeting agenda and decision must be made by June 15, 2023 , before the next City Council meeting.
It was moved to add the subsequent need Closed Session item requested by City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani 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, Dr. 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
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was recessed at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:04 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Cha irman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Item No. 1A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING
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 existing litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: CAM-Carson, LLC v. City of Carson.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 2. 2023-0391 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
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Item No. 2 was heard after Item No. 8.
Captain Jones announced/reported the following:
• Memorial Run
• Resource Fair at Starbucks
• Community Relations Staff visited local Girl Scouts Troops • Attended the Coffee with the Carson Event on May 24, 2023, with the assistance of Prevailing Ministries
• Attended IKEA’s 30th Anniversary Breakfast at IKEA
• Announced two more explorers who graduated
• Partnership with ARCO and Marathon in support of the Special Olympics Torch Run Event at the refinery off 223rd Street and Wilmington Avenue • Game Changer Event at Dignity Health Sports Park
• Catalytic Converters Etching Event on June 24, 2023, at the Carson Community Center parking lot (license plate or VIN number etched into the catalytic converter which will assist to identify if stolen); encouraged folks to sign up to schedule an appointment on the social media site or call the Carson Sheriff Station at (310) 830-1123; ask for Community Relations Office
• Car Seat Event on June 24, 2023 (ensure car seats are installed safely) • Hosted a two-minute PSA fentanyl message sent to all social media platforms, City’s social media platforms and YouTube Channel
• Detectives did a warrant two weeks ago; assault with a deadly weapon and a criminal theft suspect; warrant produced 14 various weapons and rifles – two ghost gun conversion kits and over 1500 rounds; shared a photo of the weapons that were brought in
Mayor and City Council thanked Captain Jones and his team for their hard work.
Item No. 3. 2023-0392 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Munoz introduced himself and on behalf of Assistant Chief Brian Bennett gave a sta ts report for the month of May. He mentioned the Explorer Program in session at Station 116 across from Dignity Health Sports Park, open for youth ages 16 -20, and open enrollment to begin in August to September.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 4. 2023-0422 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 19, 2023 AS
JUNETEENTH DAY OF OBSERVANCE
Item No. 4 was heard after Item No. 5 at 7:22 P.M.
Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and presented to the representative from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Democratic Club who offered words of gratitude and recognized other members of the club and their support.
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Item No. 5. 2023-0424 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 12, 2023 PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 7.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes presented the proclamation to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas and thanked her for her hard work. She r equested to present the proclamation at the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Independence Day on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She accepted the proclamation with gratitude and invited everyone to the celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Veterans Park.
Item No. 6. 2023-0423 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 4 at 7:29 P.M.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authorit y Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and presented to Recreation Specialist Dr. Jimmy Kirby who oversees the N urturing Fathers Program which is held every Tuesday from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Anderson Park. He offered words of gratitude and benefits of the program.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked RNPC Communications for providing the sign language service during this evening’s meeting.
Item No. 7. 2023-0397 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO RALPH FELIX AND
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 9 at 7:14 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton read the Certificate of Appreciation and prese nted to Ralph Felix who offered words of gratitude. He recognized Angie Gilbride, Government Affairs Specialist.
Item No. 8. 2023-0408 INTRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION FROM CARSON
COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR, GREGORY
HOOKER AND SUPERINTENDENT FOR LOS ANGELES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGION SOUTH, ANDRE
SPICER
Item No. 8 was heard after the Closed Session Report.
Andre Spicer reintroduced himself as the Region South Superintendent for the Los Angeles Unified School District and stated he is responsible for 210 schools and recognized the Champions Carson Colts. He reiterated how dedicated Region South is to the success of every child in the City.
Item No. 9. 2023-0409 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO CARSON HIGH SCHOOL
SOFTBALL TEAM
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Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 3.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chai rman Davis-Holmes congratulated the coaches, parents, and the student athletes on their amazing sport seasons. She invited them to the City’s Street Parade in celebration of the City’s 55 Anniversary on July 29, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Council Members offered their congratulations to the student athletes present in the audience.
Mayor and City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the following who were present in the audience:
• Carson High School Boys Baseball Team, Back-to-Back Marine League Championship and 2023 Open Division Championship Runner-Up
• Carson High School Boys Volleyball Team, second consecutive victory as the L.A. City Section Division 1 Champions
• Carson High Schoo l Marine League Girls Softball Varsity Team, Marine League Championship, CIF L.A. City Section Open Division Championship and the CIF Southern California Regional Semi-Finalists
• Carson High School Girls and Boys Track and Field, Marine League 1 st Place and CIF L.A. City Selection Championship
Item No. 10. 2023-0354 UPDATE ON THE CITY OF CARSON SMALL BUSINESS
GROWTH ACADEMY HOSTED BY CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Item No. 10 was heard after Item No. 6 at 7:38 P.M.
Dr. David Ochi spoke on behalf of the program as follows:
(Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes exited the meeting at 7:39 P.M.)
• 8 companies in Cohort One
• 22 companies in Cohort Two
• Cohort Three begins in the fall on September 8, 2023, 10-week program culminating on November 17, 2023
He thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support.
A few students from Cohort Two shared brief remarks thanking the City Council for sponsoring the program and acknowledging the importance.
Mayor and City Council thanked the participants for their work.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The following individuals offered comments in support of Item No. 22.
Julie Ruiz-Raber, former Mayor Pro Tem – Item No. 22
Loretta Graham Gay, Scholarship Program Chairperson, Carson Women’s Club – Item No. 22 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Connie Manio – Item No. 22
Congratulated Mayor and City Council for their successful leadership and all their efforts
William Koons – Item No. 35
Offered comments in support of the item; requested to apply the anti-bullying policy at the parks and the community center ; consider mental issues; and consider availability of automated external defibrillators (AED).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 11. 2023-0394 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: MAY 16, 2023 (REGULAR)
Item No. 11 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed On The Agenda (Members of the Public) at 8:24 P.M.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 12 to 31)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 12 to 31 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Items No. 22, 25, 27, and 30 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 18 and 20 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 12 to 31, except Items No. 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 30, was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 17 was heard again after Item No. 22 at 8:29 P.M.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 17 until June 20, 2023.
It was moved to reconsider Item No. 17 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, Dr. 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
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 17 to June 20, 2023, with no objection heard.
Item No. 12. 2023-0402 Resolution No. 23 -094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS:
TOTAL OF $2,328,639.24 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK
NUMBERS 167652 THROUGH 167927.
TOTAL OF $1237.50 FOR CO -OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS,
CHECK NUMBERS 1272 THROUGH 1272, WHICH ARE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL
PROJECTS WITHIN THE FO RMER REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA, USING BOND PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED
FROM THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE CITY
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2023-0395 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2023-0396 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2023-0411 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024
PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE ANNUAL COST OF THE CITY
OF CARSON MEMBERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE a Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Purchase Order to the SBCCOG in the amount of $33,964.00.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0365 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT (C -22-202) AND PURCHASE
ORDER (22300822) WITH GOFORTH & MARTI, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS AS G/M BUSINESS
INTERIORS TO DELIVER AND INSTALL OFFICE FURNITURE
AT CITY HALL
Recommendation: 1. AUTHORIZE and ALLOW the Purchasing Division to amend Purchase Order No. 22300822 to GOFORTH & MARTI for an
amount not to exceed $18,401.19
2. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to the Purchasing Agreement by and between the City of Carson and GOFORTH & MARTI to
deliver and install office furniture at City Hall for a total contract sum not-to-exceed the amount of $901,610.46. (Exhibit No.1)
3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2023-0401 CONSIDER RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 22-227 APPROVING THE SUCCESSOR M EMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOLYEES (AME)
Recommendation: 1. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -085, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -227 APPROVING THE
SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE ASSOCIATION
OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY
1, 2021 to JUNE 30, 2024."
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17 was heard again after Item No. 22 at 8:29 P.M.
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City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 17 until June 20, 2023.
It was moved to reconsider Item No. 17 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, Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, and Coun cil Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Item No. 17 to June 20, 2023, with no objection heard.
Item No. 18. 2023-0165 CONSIDER APP ROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH ESCRIBE SOFTWARE LTD., FOR AGENDA
AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 18 was heard after Item No. 27.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered comments in support of the item and inquired about the start date of the new Escribe Software and who will be lead.
Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox discussed the 60 -day transition to migrate the data from Granicus to the new system which includes a 30-day training with staff, Mayor, and City Council since it is a fully integrated system. It will be a collaborate eff ort with Information Technology (IT), City Clerk’s Office, and City Manager’s Office.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a two-year annual license and support contract with eScribe Software Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $75,683; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommenda tions 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, Dr. 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. 19. 2023-0385 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCE SS
WORKERS COMPENSATION, ALL -RISK PROPERTY, AUTO
PHYSICAL DAMAGE, INLAND MARINE EQUIPMENT
INSURANCE, EARTHQUAKE, CYBER LIABILITY,
VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT, DRONE INSURANCE, CRIME
INSURANCE, STORAGE TANK LIABILITY AND FIDUCIARY
LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FY 2023/24 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE PRISM's GL1 Program to provide coverage for the City's Excess Liability Insurance for FY 2023/24, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $1,048,000.
2. APPROVE PRISM to provide cover age for the City's Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance for FY 2023/24, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $159,000.
3. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place all risk property insurance through the Alliant Property Insurance Program ("APIP"), including terrorism, and pollution, for FY 2023/24, at an overall not -to-exceed cost of $282,242.
4. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place physical damage Insurance for City's automobiles with Alliant Mobile Vehicle Program (AMVP) for FY 2023/24, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $12,000.
5. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place Parametric Earthquake coverage with Fair American Select Insurance Company for FY 2023/24, at an annual premium of $5,911.
6. APPROVE PRISM to provide Cyber Liability Insurance for FY 2023/24, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $35,000.
7. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place Volunteer Accident Insurance with The Hartford Insurance Company for FY 2023/24, at an annual premium of $340.
8. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place the City's Drone Insurance with Global Aerospace Insurance Company for FY 2023/24, at an annual premium of $1,715.
9. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place Alliant Crime Insurance Program (ACIP) to provide the city's crime coverage for FY 2023/24, at an overall not-to-exceed cost of $3,500.
10. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place Storage Tank Liability Insurance with ACE American Insurance Company for FY 2023/24, at an annual premium of $2,058.
11. APPROVE the City's insura nce broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place Fiduciary Liability coverage with Hudson Insurance Company for FY 2023/24, at an annual premium of City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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$6,855.
12. APPROVE the City's insurance broker, Alliant Insurance Services, to place Inland Marine (Cont ractors Equipment) coverage with Travelers Insurance Company, or other insurance company if cost -effective, for FY 2023/24, at an annual not-to-exceed premium of $11,000.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2023-0371 CONSIDER APPROV ING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH PORTACRAFT, INC. THROUGH NASPO
FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL RADIOS TO ENHANCE
THE CITY-WIDE COMMUNICATIONS RADIO SYSTEM
Item No. 20 was heard after Item No. 18.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Dear offered comments in support of the item and inquired if the Carson Sheriff Department will have access to the system . Emergency Services Manager Nora Garcia responded to his inquiry.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the bidding requirements of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Sections 2611(g) (cooperative purchasing);
2. APPROVE Purchase Agreement with Portacraft, Inc. for a total not to exceed amount of $351,776.84;
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement with Portacraft, Inc, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s 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, Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board M ember Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 21. 2023-0328 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-090, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET TO ACCEPT A LA84
FOUNDATION GRANT THAT WILL SUPPORT THE LEARN TO
SWIM PROGRAM AND APPROVE THE GRANT AGREEMENT
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
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1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -090, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT THE LA84 FOUNDATION
GRANT THAT WILL SUPPORT THE LEARN TO SWIM
PROGRAM."
2. APPROVE the LA84 Foundation Grant Agreement (Exhibit No. 1; "Grant Agreement").
3. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Grant Agreement and
resolution, following approval as to form by City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2023-0435 CONSIDERATION OF A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR THE
CARSON WOMEN'S CLUB
Item No. 22 was heard after the approval of the Consent items.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired why the fees are being imposed and what needs to happen.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report. He noted Assistant City Attorney B en Jones is researching the timeframe of the previous agenda item that allows the Carson Women’s Club receiving a fee waiver.
Recommendation: CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.
ACTION: It was moved to approve the items listed on the agenda report beyond three years and City Attorney to confirm approval for the next three years and bring back on motion of Davis- Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. 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 clarified that the city fees for use of the facility are waived and not for the catering fees and staff to bring ba ck item in 30 days to confirm timeframe of request. She directed staff to refund fees paid for use of the facility. She suggested the Carson Women’s Club keep a copy of the agenda report for their records.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked the Carson Women’s Club for their valuable service to the City.
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Item No. 23. 2023-0415 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION
INSPECTION AND PROJECT COORDINATION SERVICES
Recommendation: 1. AWARD a three -year contract to MDG Associates, Inc., to provide Residential and Commercial Inspection and Coordination services, for a total amount not to exceed $600,000.00 to be funded with CDBG, CDBG -CV, and PLHA Grant funds, with City options to extend the contract for an additional three years at the City's sole discretion.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2023-0379 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BEADOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR PROJECT
NO. 1694: CITY WIDE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Const ruction Contract to Beador Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Project No. 1694: City Wide Bridge Maintenance and Repairs, in the amount of $1,546,700.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingenci es in the amount of $232,005 (15%) for change orders and any
unforeseen construction work.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Construction Contract with Beador Construction Company, Inc., following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2023-0382 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1771, COMBINED POOL AND
AQUATIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT FOISIA
POOL, DOMINGUEZ AQUATIC CENTER, AND HEMINGWAY
AQUATIC CENTER
Item No. 25 was heard after Item No. 17.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 8:33 P.M.)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested a staff report.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
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1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1771, Combined Park
Improvement Projects
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, 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: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton
Item No. 26. 2023-0106 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT N O. 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CARSON AND MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL,
INC. FOR STORMWATER FACILITIES IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services between the City and Michael Baker International; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2023-0346 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH JJJ FLOOR COVERING, INC.,
AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -092 “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET"
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR MATERIAL REVIS IONS AND
ADDITIONAL WORK FOR THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE CITY
HALL BUILDING - PROJECT NO. 1666: CITY HALL CARPET
IMPROVEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 27 was heard after Item No. 25 at 8:35 P.M.
Director Rodgers gave a staff report and noted a formal proposal was received from the vendor on Friday. The staff report was amended to reflect the reduced amount.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired if same vendor which City Manager Roberts, Jr. and Director Rodgers confirmed.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting at 8:36 P.M.)
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted work is not satisfactory.
Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox noted errors are itemized on a punch list that the vendor is required to make corrections and the change order request in the staff report is for additional work that was not part of the scope of work.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated the vendor must correct the deficiencies before giving them more money and inquired about the items.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. explained the additional money is to complete some items that were not part of the original scope of work which were discovered that must be repaired.
Director Rodgers noted items to be repaired such as base boards, toilet fixtures , and carpet replacement. The amount is for items that were added that was not part of the original scope of work.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani noted her understanding of the Mayor’s request and motion should be to approve staff recommendations with the modification that the contract is to be amended to add language that says the deficiencies identified by staff and the City Council must be corrected first before the new scope of work is given and assigned to the contractor and additional funding is released to be paid to the contractor.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE and REAFFIRM the expenditure of the full project contingency totaling $22,270.86 previously budgeted during the contract award per staff report 2022-431 (Exhibit No. 3).
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreemen t with JJJ Floor Covering, Inc.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -092, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson amending the fiscal year 2022-23 budget" appropriating $50,000 to cover pending change orders for Project No. 1666: City Hall Carpet Improvements (Exhibit No. 4) and added project scope which includes renovating the City Council bathroom.
ACTION: It was moved to approve sta ff recommendations with the modification that the contract be amended to add language stating the deficiencies identified by staff and the City Council must be corrected first before the new scope of work is given and assigned to the contractor and additional funding is released to be paid to the contractor on motion of Davis - Holmes, 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, Dr. 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
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Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 28. 2023-0228 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -065
APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON LOCAL ROADWAY
SAFETY PLAN
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -065, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF CARSON
LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN".
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 29. 2023-0321 APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY OF CARSON, THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, THE
CITY OF INGLEWOOD, THE CITY OF LAWNDALE, THE CITY
OF LOMITA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT, THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND THE
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
REGARDING THE ADMI NISTRATION AND COST SHARING
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) AND WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (WMP) FOR THE DOMINGUEZ
CHANNEL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, the City of Carson, the City of El Segundo, the City of Hawthorne, the City of Inglewood, the City of Lawndale, the City of Lomita, the Los Angeles Flood Control District, the County of Los Angeles, and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments regarding the administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan and Watershed
Management Plan for the Dominguez Channel Watershed
Management Area.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 30. 2023-0342 CONSIDER THE CORRECTION AWARD OF A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM
DESIGN GROUP FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO.
1368 - CARRIAGE CREST PARK EXPANSION AND
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 20 at 8:49 P.M.
Director Rodgers gave a staff report.
City Engineer Gilbert Marquez elaborated on the staff report.
Recommendation: Take the following actions:
1. RESCIND, REVOKE and MAKE INVALID its February 21, 2023, award of Professional Services Agreement with RJM Design Group for a not-to-exceed amount of $271,966.
2. APPROVE a Professional Service Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc. for professional landscape architectural and engineering services to complete the plans, specifications and estimates for Project No. 1368 - Carriage Crest Park Expansion and Improvements Project for a not -to-exceed amount of $904,455.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Dear and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, a nd Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton
Absent: None
Item No. 31. 2023-0355 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WATERLINE
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO PROVIDE POOL CHEMICALS ON
AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR THE CITY'S POOLS,
FOUNTAINS, AND AQUATIC FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Waterline Technologies, Inc. to provide pool chemicals on an as needed basis for the City's pools, fountains, and aquatic facilities for a total contract sum not-to-exceed the amount of $84,000. (Exhibit No.1)
2. AUTHOR IZE Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Items 32 to 34)
Item No. 32. 2023-0417 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Item No. 32 was heard after Item No. 30.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the P ublic Hearing open at 8:58 P.M.
Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox gave a staff report.
There being no public testimony, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:01 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the Public Hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the Public Hearing.
2. APPROVE the submission of a Substantial Amendment to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. AUTHORIZE the fo llowing reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds within the 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan: $220,000.00 from Anderson Park
Improvements to the Neighborhood Pride Program.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -099, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Reallocating Current Year Community Development Block Grant Funds from Anderson Park Improvements to the Neighborhood Pride Program.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
During discussion of the motion, Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes inquired about funding for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at Anderson Park.
Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox responded with plans to move forward with different funding source for the Anderson Park Improvements.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested letters be sent to surrounding neighbors near Anderson Park regarding plans for the park. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would draft a letter from the Mayor and City Council.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. 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. 33. 2023-0406 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -093,
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. 16 (B8 ALONDRA
WAREHOUSE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 112 WEST
ALONDRA AND 219 WEST GARDENA BLVD (APN:
6125-017-800) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA
(CITY COUNCIL)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw reported the property owner, B8 Alondra Industrial Owner, LLC, 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 requirements required for this item beyond the Brown Act.
Director Naaseh stated that even though it is not a regular public hearing the Mayor should still open it for public comments.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with the advice of the City Attorney complied with Director Naaseh’s request and declared the Public Hearing open at 9:06 P.M.
Director Naaseh gave a staff report.
There being no public comm ents, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:07 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 -093, "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. 16 (B8 ALONDRA
WAREHOUSE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 112 WEST
ALONDRA AND 219 WEST GARDENA BLVD (APN:
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6125-017-800) WITHIN THE FUTURE ANNEXATION AREA
(CITY COUNCIL)", AND
3. RECEIVE and FILE the Unanimous Approval Consent Letter from B8 ALONDRA INDUSTRIAL OWNER, LLC.
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 23 -093, as read by title only and approve staff recommendation no. 3, 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, Dr. 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. 34. 2023-0309 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -091,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AMENDED 2023
UNIFORM COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave a Public Hearing Report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open at 9:09 P.M.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Revenue Manager Cristine Gaiennie offered comments in support of the staff recommendation and introduced Eric Johnson , President of RCS, who elaborated on the staff report regarding the fee study.
There being no public comments, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes closed the Public Hearing at 9:13 P.M.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired if there were any letters/emails/phone cal ls/requests received regarding the fee study process . Eric Johnson stated none received. Deputy City Manager Rahmani stated he did not receive any requests but received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce which he addressed.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about any specific changes based on the last discussion and presentation. Eric Johnson noted changes of four services to be subsidized that was discussed at the last presentation which is outlined in the fee schedule.
Recommendation: 1. OPEN the public hearing.
2. TAKE public testimony and accept any written and/or oral City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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communications.
3. CLOSE the public hearing.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -091, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE 2023 UN IFORM
COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF FEES."
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 23 -091, as read by title only, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Ch airman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. 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: (Item 35 to 36)
Item No. 35. 2023-0433 CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ANTI -BULLYING POLICY
RESOLUTION (CITY COUNCIL)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Recommendation: DISCUSS and CONSIDER ADOPTING Anti -Bullying Policy Resolution 23-102.
ACTION: It was moved to adopt the Anti-Bullying Policy Resolution No. 23-102 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hilton applauded the Mayor for placing the item on the agenda.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a copy of the Anti- Bullying Policy and copies be sent to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Block Captains.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would provide copies to the Block Captains with the assistance of Public Safety Manager Raeann Munoz.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested a meeting to discuss anti-bullying with Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks and representatives from LAUSD to be held at the Carson Community Center.
City Manager Roberts , Jr. stated he would invite A ndre Spicer and Gregory Hooker to the meeting.
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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, Dr. 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. 36. 2023-0393 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 ALL COMMISSIONS
EXCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
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 all commissions except Planning Commission,
Economic Development Commission and Environ mental
Commission;
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 and City Council took the following actions:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted Clarence Dunning is unable to serve, therefore, removed him from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s removal of Clarence Dunning from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission 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, Dr. 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
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Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Ernestine Leverette as Alternate 2 on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
Women’s Issues Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed the following individuals to the Women’s Issues Commission:
Keichun Graves as Alternate 1
Monique Mackson as Alternate 2
Keyonna Kidd-Goins as Alternate 3
Youth Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Jimena Castaneda as Alternate 2 to the Youth Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, Women’s Issues Commission, and Youth Commission on motion of D ear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. 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 provided the commission applications to the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING – None.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk /Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
James “Jim” Brown
Pamela Neal-Robinson
Dr. Celia Villalpando
William Walter Kennedy
Tina Turner
Ren Arrieta
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Inez Brown
Titus A. Adepoju
Eurealia Jewell
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. 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) at 8:11 P.M.
Brian Raber
Announced today is the anniversary of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles
Imani Washington
Thanked Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton , Carson High School Principal and Vice Principal for helping his family resolve the school issues and making the transition easier especially for his children
Moises “Jun” Aglipay, Office of Assembly Member Mike Gipson Announced that Habitat for Humanity is hosting H.E.R.E, a Homeownership Education Resource Event, on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., at Magic Johnson Park located at 905 El Segundo Boulevard, Los Angeles; free Juneteenth homeownership information event in partnership with Senator Stephen Bradford and Assembly Member Mike Gipson . He provided flyers to share.
Sean Adkins, President of Calas Park Volunteer Association Expressed his concern that the association is being charged for staff fees and permit fees to use equipment which has not been done in the past. He hosted a successful car show called Classic for Kids for the past nine years held the last Sunday in September with exception of the last two years due to COVID -19. He inquired why fees are being implemented with the volunteer associations; all proceeds go 100% back to the children at the park. He stated he could not pay the $3,000 fees and requested assistance for the car show.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked Sean Adkins for bringing his matter to the City Council and offered comments in support of the Park Volunteer Associations. There should not be an “us versus them” when it comes to park volunteers. She recommended the Parks , Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission establish an Ad Hoc Committee to meet with the volunteer association presidents to share with staff their needs and staff to bring back to the City Council with no objection heard.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS – None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
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• Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Mills Park • Philippine Independence Day Celebration
• Wonderful Memorial Day Celebration; commended staff for the new program with a twist; suggested to add more people in the future
• Unable to attend the Youth Commission Event due to a prior commitment; suggested to not email notification to youths and rather notify “old school way”; encouraged that each Park Director be responsible to bring in 25 -50 students to future Youth Conference moving forward
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following:
• Congratulated the S tephen M. White Middle School Drill Team Champions and invited them to the Philippine Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 10, 2023 • Philippine Independence Day Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2023 • Honor and celebrate Pride Month in the month of June
• Angel Bonilla , first transgender performer on The Voice , will be performing at the Philippine Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023 • Congratulated all graduates
Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
• Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
• City Manager Roberts, Jr.’s birthday is on June 11 , 2023 and wished him a Happy Birthday
• Daughter Regan’s birthday is on June 17, 2023 and wished her a Happy Birthday • Attended the International Conference of Shopping Centers ( ICSC) Conference in Las Vegas
• Mrs. Turner invited the Mayor and City Council to the Torrance Transit Center Grand Opening on Friday, June 9, 2023
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced/reported the following:
• Annual Father’s Day Ice Cream Giveaway on Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. for Cars on residents, at K en’s Ice Cream located at 18511 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson
• Grandson turns 6 years old on June 20 , 2023 a nd will graduate on June 7, 2023 from Broadacres going to first grade
• Daughter graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
• Attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas
• Attended the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Seminar in Palm Springs • Grandson will be graduating who received a full ride to Clark University , therefore, will be late to the Philippine Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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• Arrival of her first granddaughter
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announce d/reported the following:
• Attended the Kick-Off Event of the Youth Conference
• Encouraged everyone to attend the Philippine Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Veterans Park • Attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas
• Wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes invited the sign language company for a photo op with the Mayor and City Council after the meeting and thanked them for providing their services.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR C ONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.
____________________________________
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
06-20-2023
Approved as Submitted. JD/JH 5/0