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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 5, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Hall B, located at 801 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 Chairm an, Dr. 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 5:07 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 Cit y Manager Dr.; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Crystal Williams, Director of Human Resources; and Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Bishop Coltney gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed at 5:10 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The meeting was re convened at 5:55 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Ch airman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session Report as follows:
Item No. 1. 2023-0504 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 pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Phillips 66 Company v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court, Central District, Case No. 23STCV14355
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 2. 2023-0505 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 pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Tesoro Ref ining & Marketing Company, LLC; Tesoro Logistics Operations LLC v. City of Carson, Los Angeles Superior Court, Central District, Case No. 23STCV14351
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 3. 2023-0491 REPORT FROM CAPTAI N JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones announced/reported the following:
• Met with International Global Charities in Asian and American Hotel Owners Association and went over their rights and provided educational tips regarding squatters • Partnered with the city and Assemblyman Lowenthal’s office at the Car Seat Check -Up City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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and Catalytic Converter Event on June 24, 2023
• Attended Samoan Heritage Event
• Attended Town Hall meetings at Dominguez Park and Dolphin Park with Council Member Hicks last week
• Attended the Tip a Cop fundraising event on June 27, 2023 • Spoke with newly hired inte rns and shared information about sexual harassment, drug use, workplace violence, and safety
• Attended Coffee with a Cop event at Starbucks located on Bonita Street • Deputy Quinn Alcones will be recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving at their Law Enforcement and Prosecution Recognition Awards
• On July 12, 2023, the Carson Sheriff’s Department will be partnering with the city for a Blood Drive
• Thanked all sworn and professional staff at the Carson Station who worked the 4th of July and 4th of July weekend
• Deputies responded to 160 service calls related to illegal fireworks, excluding the self - initiated proactive police work, arrested one person for felony possession of over 100 pounds of illegal fireworks and another arrest for possession of a firearm, co nfiscated over 1,060 pounds of illegal fireworks and issued approximately $108,000 in total fines
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested Captain Jones to coordinate with the appropriate city staff to form a Fireworks Subcommittee.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked Captain Jones for his report.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton requested Captain Jones to review and patrol cities that may have already banned fireworks and determine whether that ban is operating efficiently, and to bring this information to the Firework s Subcommittee.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks expressed concerns about the potency of recent fireworks and whether those fireworks were confiscated.
Item No. 4. 2023-0492 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF BENNETT OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION
Town Chief Munoz appeared on behalf of Chief Bennett and announced/reported the following:
• Provided statistics for June which included 17 fires, 583 rescues, 9 hazardous conditions, 10 service calls, 186 good intent calls, 22 false alarms, no firework related fires or injuries, • Provided informational packets to the Welcome Center for the Explorer Program
Captain Jones showed images of the illegal fireworks that were confiscated to City Council.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 5. 2023-0500 PRESENTATION OF KCAL NEWS LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
FEATURING CARSON
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City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a brief introduction.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes gave a report on Carson and the city’s plans via the KCAL News report.
Item No. 6. 2023-0497 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND
RECREATION MONTH
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and presented to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission members.
Item No. 7. 2023-0498 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 4TH AS AMERICAN
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Mayor Pro T empore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton read the proclamation and presented to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered words of gratitude.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
Item No. 21
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes addressed concerns and informed residents that this item protects mobilehome park residents following a recent change in state law AB 2782, which increases protection for residents against park closures. The recent change would be reflected in Ordinance No. 23-2304.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 8. 2023-0493 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: JUNE 20, 2023 (REGULAR)
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
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 , 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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CONSENT: (Items 9 to 20)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 9 to 20 on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Item No. 14 for discussion.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to remove Item No. 15 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 9 to 20, except Items No. 14 and 15 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. 9. 2023-0490 Resolution No. 23 -110, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,365,254.26, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 168230 THROUGH 168484
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 10. 2023-0494 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2023-0495 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2023-0481 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF "OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED" AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER
REGARDING SENATE BILL 584 THAT WOULD ADD A 15%
TRANSIT OCCUPANCY TAX ON SHORT TERM RENTALS
THAT WOULD BE COLLECTED BY THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO FUND LABORFORCE HOUSING (CITY
COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE a position of OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED on Senate Bill 584 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2023-0431 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH RSG, INC. TO PROVIDE MOBILE HOME
RENT REVIEW SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Agreement with RSG, extending the term through June 30, 2025, for an additional $323,720 contract sum amount (maximum not to exceed now $790,140);
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2023-0518 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NOS. 23-113, 23-114 AND 23-119 OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE,
REVISED JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR COUNCIL AIDE AND
REVISING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR BOTH
CLASSIFICATIONS
This item was pul led by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear for discussion and heard after Item No. 21.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT the following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 23 -113, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING REVISED JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
COUNCIL AIDE."
2. Resolution No. 23 -114, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE."
3. Resolution No. 23 -119, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALI FORNIA,
AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR
UNREPRESENTED SENIOR COUNCIL AIDE AND COUNCIL
AIDE EMPLOYEES."
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ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s on motion of Hilton, seconded by Rojas and 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 Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 15. 2023-0456 CONSIDER APPROVING MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS
APPROVING UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEENTHE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 1017,
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 809, THE
CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL
UNION, LOCAL 721, AND THE ASSOCIATION OF
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, AME (CITY COUNCIL)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested this item be continued to the next meeting due to AFSCME Local 809 Union’s MOU being incomplete.
After brief discussion, City Council agreed to reconsider staff recommendations.
Recommendation: 1. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -115, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 1017,
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 to JUNE 30, 2024."
2. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -116, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) UNION, LOCAL 809, FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 to JUNE 30, 2024
3. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -117, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL
UNION, LOCAL 721, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 to
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JUNE 30, 2024."
4. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -118, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, AME, FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021, to JUNE 30, 2024."
ACTION: It was moved to reconsider staff recommendations for Item No. 15 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 , Dr. Hilton, Co uncil 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: It was moved to approve staff re commendations except for section 2, regarding AFSCME 809, 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 Vi ce 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. 16. 2023-0475 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ADMINSURE INC. CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 15,
2023, THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Adminsure, Inc. contract, extending the term through Aug ust 14, 2024, at a cost of $110,148.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment to the
AdminSure contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2023-0439 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-097 TO ACCEPT A $57,000 GRANT FROM THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR
COUNSELING (SBCC), AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE 2022 SUBCONTRACT TO EXTEND THE PREVENTION
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AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM FOR THE 2023 -24 FISCAL
YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -097, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A $57,000 GRANT FROM
THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING TO SUPPORT
THE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE PROGRAM" (Exhibit No.
1).
2. APPROVE the proposed "Amendment No. 1 to 2022
Subcontract for Prevention and Aftercare Program Activities and Services" between the City and SBCC (Exhibit No. 3;
"Amendment No. 1").
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2023-0477 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -121
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE GROUNDS DIVISION IN
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS AND RECREATION,
ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -108 CREATING THE
LANDSCAPE AND PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
POSITION, AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -112
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE FY 2023/24
GROUNDS DIVISION BUDGET
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -121, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REORGANIZATION
THAT WILL TRANSFER THE GROUNDS DIVISION IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS & RECREATION TO CREATE
THE LANDSCAPE AND PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -108, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU NCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77 -111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
ALLOCATION FOR LANDSCAPE AND PARK MAINTENANCE
SUPERINTENDENT."
3. WAIVE further reading and AD OPT Resolution No. 23 -112, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND THAT WOULD
AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF THE GROUNDS DIVISION
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BUDGET IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS T O THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS &
RECREATION."
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2023-0448 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) AND THE CITY OF
CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE R FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,525,000 FOR PROJECT NO. 1780: VICTORIA
TRANSIT CENTER
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT a grant in the amount of $3,525,000.00 from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
2. APPROVE the Funding Agreement between Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Carson granting $3,525,000 to the City of Carson to complete the project.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Fu nding Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority and the City of Carson following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2023-0489 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCH ASE OF ONE NEW ELECTRIC POWERED FORD 2023 TRANSIT CARGO VAN
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
MARCH 7, 2023 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $61,836.95 for purchase of one new electric powered Ford 2023 Transit Cargo Van (W9C) T -350 148" Med RF 9500 GVWR RWD.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 21)
Item No. 21. 2023-0480 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23 -2304, AMENDING THE TEXT OF
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9128.21,
(RELOCATION IMPACT REPORT [RIR]) TO MAKE VARIOUS
MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
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FOR RIR APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS PURSUANT TO
STATE LAW AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2782,
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 194-23 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing; AND
2. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only with full reading waived, ORDINANCE NO. 23 -2304, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9128.21 ("RELOCATION IMPACT
REPORT (RIR)") OF DIVISION 8 ("SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTAIN USES") OF PART 2 ("RESIDENTIAL ZONES")
OF CHAPTER 1 ("ZONING") OF ARTICLE IX ("PLANNING AND
ZONING") OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE
VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROCESS AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR RIR APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS
AS NEEDED OR AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW AS
AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2782)"
This item was heard after Item No. 15.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave a presentation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about how mobilehome park owners would be compensated for the loss of value in their coach if they are relocated to a location that does not have rent stabilization.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that mobilehome park owners can receive a lump sum value of their coach or decide if they want to relocate to a location that does not have rent control. She als o insisted that the new ordinance now offers more flexibility to City Council to consider a stipend and other fair options.
Jeff Steinman
Expressed concerns about the zoning ordinance and how it may be ambiguous
Bill Smalley
Offered comments about the zoning ordinance and asked City Council to approve the amended ordinance to reflect the state’s changes
Socorro Magana (assisted by Spanish translator)
Residents of Rancho Dominguez mobilehome park are still being harassed and asked to relocate by December of this year ; City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated that a letter would be sent to the park owner, if requested by City Council, informing the owner to not confuse residents with misinformation and that the park is not closing; also stated that there are no park City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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managers on site and catalytic converters have been stolen.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes instructed the speaker to speak to Captain Jones regarding the issue of stolen catalytic converters.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes instructed City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani to copy the HOA president on the outgoing letter.
Leanor Gonzalez
Expressed concerns about Item No. 21. She also stated that there needs to be a Spanish translated notice.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton requested to be tagged on Facebook post showing the people blowing bullhorns in the mobilehome park.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas apologized to Leanor for the events that took place at Park Avalon and the misinformation that’s been passed around.
Rick Pulido
Expressed concerns about Item No. 21; referred to the morale of the city.
Sherri Hodges
Stated that her and the residents of her mobilehome park failed to receive the notice. Expressed concerns of housing for the homeless; didn’t receive any email about the City Council meeting schedule; simplify the language of notices so that everyone can better understand; expressed concerns about traffic congestion
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred Sherry Hodges to City Manager Roberts, Jr. for information regarding the receiving City Council meeting email notices.
Daniel Valdez
Clarified with City Council that he informed residents that Avalon Park was once closing but no longer is; addressed the constant/excessive improvements at Avalon Park.
Phil Dumbrique
Inquired about where mobilehome park residents of Bel -Aire Park would possibly be relocated and who would be paying for the relocation
Kenneth (last name not provided) (written communication) Requested City Council to use direct and precise language when amending city ordinances or laws
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing closed.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested a motion to change the notice of termination period of AB 2782 from 120 days to 180 days.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested a second motion to amend the verbiage of section E7 of Ordinance 23-2304 to protect and ensure residents will be City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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relocated to a mobilehome park with rent control.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani made the following amendments to section E7:
“A requirement that a resident who cannot obtain housing in another rent controlled mobilehome park within 50 miles of the current park be compensated by a lump sum payment equal to the in-place market value of the displaced resident’s mobile home ...”
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Boar d Member Dear made a third motion as requested by the Planning Commission to include additional language that states a survey question needs to be included to inquire whether residents support the proposed conversion of the park.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani confirmed all motions made by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear are consistent with state law.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani made modifications to the presented ordinance to meet the intent of the legislation.
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -2304 as amended, with the modifications made 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
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes wished Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Dr. Hilton and City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw a happy birthday.
DISCUSSION: (Items 22 to 23)
Item No. 22. 2023-0450 CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE 23 -2305 TO
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CITY OFFERS AND
PAYMENT OF REWARDS FOR INFORMATI ON LEADING TO
THE APPREHENSION AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON
WHOSE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT RESULTS IN INJURY OR
DEATH TO ANY PERSON (CITY COUNCIL)
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a staff report.
Recommendation: INTRODUCE, for first reading by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 23 -2305, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12 (CRIMINAL INFORMATION
REWARDS) TO ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH P ROCEDURES
FOR CITY OFFERS AND PAYMENT OF REWARDS FOR
INFORMATION LEADING TO THE APPREHENSION AND
CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON WHOSE WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT RESULTS IN INJURY OR DEATH TO ANY
PERSON" (Exhibit No. 2).
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendat ion 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 Member Hicks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 23. 2023-0506 CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS,
COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED
ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AND
CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED)
APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING
COMMISSION, ECONOMIC DEVELO PMENT COMMISSION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL 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 un contested) members to all commissions except Planning Commission,
Economic Development Commission and Environmental
Commission;
3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated
Organizations;
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act.
Environmental Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes moved Christina Tresvant from Alternate No. 1 t o Regular Member on the Environmental Commission for the term ending November 30, 2024.
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ACTION: It was moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment on the Environmental Commission 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
ORDINANCE SECOND READING – None.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, D r. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Adela M. Hernandez
Joe Santos Merton (former commissioner)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton requested to add Deborah Kidd to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
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)
William Koons
Offered comments regarding illegal fireworks and inquired about how they can be banned in the future
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced she and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear will be meeting with the Firework s Subcommittee.
Kim Cortado
Thanked City Council for recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month ; a nnounced 55 th Annual Street Fair on July 29, 2023, from and received a donation from a group in Carson and will be replacing TV for residents
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to review the creation of Carson’s own school district and what that process will entail.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced Pure Water Project of Southern California is coming to Carson. The Sanitation District purchased the Fletcher Oil Field site and is in the process of remediating it to begin the Clean Water Project. The United States Environmental Protection Agency funded $2 million to start the cleaning of a portion of the Fletcher Oil Field. She also announced the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Sanitation District granted her request for jobs that bec ome available in Carson following this project be governed by the Project Label Agreement and a certain percentage of those jobs be provided to Carson residents.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes announced she will be hosting a construction job fair on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked the Public Works Department for the traffic signal installation located on Del Amo Boulevard and Tajauta Street and Central Avenue and Diamondale Street.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced that he held Public Safety Town Hall meetings on June 26th and 28th and provided information to residents regarding safety in the community and how they can access the Sheriff’s Department, along with Block Captain services and having neighborhood watch in the community.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced Food Giveaway at Dominguez Park on July 14, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. in conjunction with the Venice Medical Clinic.
The address is 21330 Santa Fe Avenue. Everyone is welcome; however, Carson residents are preferred.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced 55th Annual Street Fair on Saturday, July 29, 2023, and his appearance at Mills Park on August 10, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced the Family Fest on August 26, 2023, at Stevenson Park . He also announced that residents have been pleased with progress of the medians.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 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
07-18-2023
Approved as Submitted. JD/CH 5/0