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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The mee ting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL:
Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Chief Deputy Agency Secretary/ Chief Deputy Authority Secretary Kourtney Cullors noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
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 Board Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes (Excused)
Also Present:
Khaleah K. Bradshaw , City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr.; 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.; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; William Jefferson, Dire ctor of Finance ; and Reata Kulcsar, Innovation and Sustainability Manager
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance
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INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2023-0760 PASTOR JIMMY ORELLANA FROM CALVARY CHAPEL
SOUTH BAY
Pastor Jimmy Orellana gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated Closed Session Item No. 2 will not be taken up and announced Closed Session Item No. 3 as listed on the agenda.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 5:08 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 5:37 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton with all members previously noted present except Davis-Holmes absent.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:
Item No. 2. 2023-0791 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 of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: CAM -Carson, LLC v. Carson Reclamation Authority, City of Carson and Successor Agency to the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV16461.
ACTION: City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated earlier in the meeting that Closed Session Item No. 2 will not be taken up.
Item No. 3. 2023-0792 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City to consider negotiations with David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager, with wh om the City is negotiating, and to give direction to its negotiator David C.
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Roberts, Jr., City Manager, regarding that certain real property known as Main Street generally located between Del Amo
Boulevard and Francisco Street. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding price and terms of payment for the property.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2023-0767 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Item No. 4 was heard after Item No. 9.
Captain Jones announced/reported the following:
• Situational Awareness Training with Cal Water
• Attended the All Hazards Preparedness Workshop hosted by the City • Deputies Alcones and Morel participated in a First Responder Relay Race in Lake , Las Vegas
• In light of the conflict occurring in the Middle East, reassured everyone that there are no credible threats in the area and will continue to assess and communicate with local, State and Federal partners to ensure everyone’s safety
• Reminded residents if they see anything of concern to reach out to law enforcement • The safety of residents, community members, and faith-based community is their number one priority
• Attending the Marathon Refinery celebrating the community’s event this week • Attending the Dignity Health Sports Park Treats and Sweets event on Friday • Joining Council Member Hicks at the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Dolphin Park
• Attending a Policing Conference next week
• Invited families to t he Trunk and Treat Event in front of the Carson Sheriff Station on Desford Street
• Discovered illegal marijuana growth and confiscated 3500 plants • Participating in several Red Ribbon Week events next week • Thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation recognizing National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
• Sergeant Hernandez, Deputy Valdez, and Explorers will be hosting and coordinating the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28, 2023, at the Carson Sheriff Station
• Participating in the Great California ShakeOut, statewide earthquake drill, on October 19, 2023 at 10:19 A.M.
• Encouraged everyone to practice their emergency response procedures, update and review the disaster preparedness readiness
The City Council thanked Captain Jones for his incredible work and keeping Carson safe.
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked how many motorcycle deputies. Captain Jones responded there are three.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 5. 2023-0757 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 23 - 31, 2023 AS
RED RIBBON WEEK
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read and presented the proclamation to representative from Victory Outreach who accepted with words of gratitude on behalf of Pastor Hector and Crystal Cruz.
Jessica Aquino, Youth Representative for Carson Student Health Advocates (CSHA), offered comments regarding CSHA.
Pastor Hector offered words of gratitude and comments regarding Victory Outreach.
Item No. 6. 2023-0789 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 25, 2023 AS
LARRY ITLIONG DAY
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation. She introduced and presented the proclamation to Roselyn Ibanez who offered words of gratitude.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear introduced Flor ante Ibanez who offered words of gratitude.
Item No. 7. 2023-0758 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 28, 2023 AS
NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 8.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read and presented the proclamation to Sergeant Hernandez who accepted with words of gratitude with Deputy Alvarez and Carson Explorers.
Item No. 8. 2023-0790 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS PREGNANCY
AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 6.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton read and presented the proclamation to James D. Wethe, MD, who accepted with words of gratitude.
Item No. 9. 2023-0784 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER NATIONA L
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 7.
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Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton read and presented the proclamation to Director Naaseh who accepted with words of gratitude with his staff who were present at the meeting.
Item No. 10. 2023-0752 CERTIFICATE OF AP PRECIATION FOR DARREN EMBRY,
VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT
FARING
This item was not addressed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
This item was heard after Item No. 4.
Robert Dominguez – Item No. 17
Thanked the City leadership for establishing the City of Carson Community Beautification Initiative; requested increased graffiti removal as a top priority; and reported large graffiti areas along the 405 Freeway and in Districts 2 and 3
Angelica P. – Item No. 17
Requested street repairs that should be a priority for beautification of the city namely o n Wilmington Avenue between 223 rd Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, on A valon Boulevard between 221st Street and 223rd Street; near the train tracks on Lomita Boulevard near Watson Center
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 11. 2023-0769 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: OCTOBER 3, 2023 (REGULAR)
Item No. 11 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
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CONSENT: (Items 12 to 29)
Consent items w ere heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 12 to 29 on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hick s requested to remove Item s No. 16 and 20 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 12 to 29, except Items No. 1 6 and 20, was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 12. 2023-0779 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2023-0775 Resolution No. 23-10-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,198.80, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001907 THROUGH SA-001907
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2023-0774 Resolution No. 23-11-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,704.98, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001958 through HA-001962
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2023-0773 Resolution No. 23 -165, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,456,623.52, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 169709 THROUGH 169893
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ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0780 CONSIDER A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP OF LOS ANGELES
NOT TO EXCEED $148,724 FOR THE PREPARATION OF A
HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT FOR CARSON CITY HALL
(CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 16 was heard after Item No. 11.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a staff report.
Assistant City Manager Raymond gave a report.
(Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas exited the meeting at 6:47 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 6:49 P.M.)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, for the preparation of a Historic Structure Report on Carson City Hall for a not-to-exceed amount of $148,724.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore to sign the Agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and all related documents.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 17. 2023-0727 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -169
ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY
BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -169, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CARSON COMMUNITY
BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVE."
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 18. 2023-0719 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN,
CHARGE READY TRANSPORT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR
NO-COST INSTALLATION OF UTILITY SIDE AND
CUSTOMER-SIDE MAKE READY INFRASTRUCTURE AT
CITY-OWNED S ITE LOCATED AT 18601 S. MAIN STREET,
GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND
CONVEYANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the conceptual site plan for four electric vehicle charging stations at 18601 S Main Street, Carson CA 90248.
2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Charge Ready Transport Program Participation Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) which will authorize SCE to prepare the designs and construct the make-ready infrastructure.
3. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to grant and execute a Grant of Easement and Conveyance of existing electrical equipment necessary to participate in the SCE Charge Ready Program, subject to SCE's finalization of the exhibits and legal descriptions and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. AUTHORIZE staff to submit the associated SCE rebate
applications and designate the City's selected ve ndor as the recipient of the rebates after the electric vehicle charging equipment is installed and energized.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2023-0620 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SE RVICES WITH
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON SELF-INSURED
DENTAL PLAN AGREEMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2610, purs uant to CMC Section 2611(i)(4).
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement, extending the term expiration date of the Agreement from November 1, 2023, to November 1, 2026, at existing fee rates (Exhibit 6; "Amendment No. 5").
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2023-0771 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CITY
WEBSITE UPDATE AND REDESIGN WITH REVIZE, LLC (CITY
COUNCIL)
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Item No. 20 was heard after Item No. 16.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced new Information Technology and Security Director Gary Carter and Bing Jing, Web Developer.
Information Technology and Security Director Carter gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Revize LLC for design and update of City websites for an amount not to exceed $207,000 over a period of six years (contract term will be one year for web development plus five years for maintenance and support); 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 recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency V ice 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 21. 2023-0778 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23 -166, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
CARRYING OVER UNEXPENDED CDBG -CV FUNDS FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 TO FISCA L YEAR 2023/24 AND
ALLOCATING THOSE FUNDS TO THE COVID -RELATED
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -166, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carson, California, Carrying Over Unexpended CDBG -CV Funds from Fiscal Year 2022/23 to Fiscal Year 2023/24 and Allocating Those Funds to the COVID-Related Residential Rehabilitation Program".
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2023-0761 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -167
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION AND
DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY'S MULTIPURPOSE, ASSESSMENT, REVOLVING
LOAN FUNDS, AND CLEANUP (MARC) GRANTS (CIT Y
COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -167, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO
APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATE S ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) MULTIPURPOSE,
ASSESSMENT, RLF, AND CLEANUP (MARC) GRANTS"
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2023-0786 CONSIDER AN URGENT UPDATE FROM STAFF ON VARIOUS
PROPOSED SECURITY AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF
CITY FACILITIES DURING NON -BUSINESS HOURS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE staff's urgent update on proposed security and video surveillance measures to improve the safety and security of city facilities and city staff during non-business hours.
2. DIRECT staff to return with necessary purchasing and contract amendments for security and surveillance services for City Council ratification.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2023-0772 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW 2023
JOHN DEERE GATOR TX'S AND TWO OPEN MARKET
CANOPIES FOR THE TX GATORS FROM DEERE & COMPANY
FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARK MAINTENANCE
DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures, as authorized under Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(g) (Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption); and
2. APPROVE the purchase of two (2) new John Deere Gator TXs and two (2 ) new Open Market Canopies for the TX Gators from Deere & Company, for a total not -to-exceed cost of $31,489.67, via a City form purchase order pursuant to the attached quote under CMC Section 2611(g) and Sourcewell Contract
#031121-DAC (Exhibit No. 1).
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2023-0743 CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDING (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the "Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding for Collecting and
Reporting Data for the National Transit Database for Report Year 2021" between the City of Carson and LACMTA (Exhibit No. 1. "LACMTA MOU"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the LACMTA MOU, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2023-0612 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECTS 1625 WILMINGTON AVE NUE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM CARSON STREET TO DEL
AMO BLVD, 1669 GLENN CURTISS STREET IMPROVEMENT
FROM CENTRAL AVENUE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE, AND
1670 CHARLES WILLARD STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM
CENTRAL AVENUE TO WILMINGTON AVENUE
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1625: Wilmington Avenue Street Improvement from Carson Street to Del Amo Boulevard, Project No. 1669: Glenn Curtiss Street Improvement from Central Avenue to Wilmington Avenue, and Project No. 1670: Charle s Willard Street Improvement from Central Avenue to Wilmington Avenue.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2023-0705 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 14 22: BROADWAY
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1422: Broadway Intersection Improvements - Traffic Signal Modifications.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2023-0776 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 83481, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CELLS
3, 4, AND 5 OF THE 157 -ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 20400 S.
MAIN STREET
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Recommendation: 1. APPROVE Final Tract Map No. 83481 for Planning Area 3 upon the 157 Acre Site in connection with the proposed development of Cells 3, 4, and 5 of the 157 Acre Site.
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, City Engineer, and any other applicable City Staff to sign / endorse the certificates that embody the approval of said Final Tract Map on the face of such Final Tract Map.
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 29. 2023-0795 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-172, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, URGING CONGRESS TO REVIEW
THE GUIDELINES ON U.S. FOREIGN AID TO THE
PHILIPPINES IN LIGHT OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT’S
FAILURE TO REMOVE ILLEGAL GATES OF ONG ON PUBLIC
ROADS
Recommendation: 1. ADOPT Resolution No. 23-172, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
URGING CONGRESS TO REVIEW THE GUIDELINES ON U.S.
FOREIGN AID TO THE PHILIPPINES IN LIGHT OF THE
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE ILLEGAL
GATES OF ONG ON PUBLIC ROADS."
2. DIRECT staff to send a copy of Resolution No. 23-172 to the office of Congresswoman Barragan.
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (None)
DISCUSSION: (Item 30)
Item No. 30. 2023-0768 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 DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 20.
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,
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Economic Development Commission and Environ mental
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.
ACTION: No action was taken.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 31)
Item No. 31. 2023-0785 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-2308, AMENDING SECTION 2707 (STIPEND AND EXPENSES) OF CHAPTER 7
(DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCREASE PLANNING COMMISSIONER STIPENDS FROM
$50 TO $100 PER MEETING, AND TO INCREASE THE
MONTHLY STIPEND LIMIT FROM $200 TO $400 PER MONTH
PER COMMISSIONER (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT, Ordinance No. 23 -2308, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2707 (STIPEND
AND EXPENSES) OF CHAPTER 7 (DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE PLANNING
COMMISSIONER STIPENDS FROM $50 TO $100 PER
MEETING, AND TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY STIPEND LIMIT
FROM $200 TO $400 PER MONTH PER COMMISSIONER".
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23 -2308, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
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Kyle Carter
Officer Chad Swanson
Keith Miller
Dominic Yanto Casiano
Ramon B. Velasco
Chris Savage
Sharon Griffee
Lorenzo “Bobby” Cinco
Everon Faye Hill
Anthony Shaw
Ernestine Etter
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton requested to add Demetric Sevier 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)
This item was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Charles Mason
Expressed safety concerns at Perry Street Mini Park and asked about the $250,000 donation from Shell that was given at the time of its opening.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton advised Charles Mason to give his contact information to the City Manager who will follow up regarding the status of improvements for Perry Street Mini Park.
Georgia Brown
Offered her condolences to Mayor Davis -Holmes on the loss of her grandson; expressed concerns with 24-Hour Fitness. She has been complaining since 2017 about the mess and filth in the parking lot near 24-Hour Fitness.
Mayor Pro-Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton shared that he is writing a letter to 24-Hour Fitness because he agrees that it is filthy. He advised her to give her contact number to Council Aide K.W. Tulloss and will provide copy of letter.
Mayor Pro-Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton recognized staff for wearing shades of pink this evening in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Kim Cortado – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissioner Announced/reported the following:
• Senior Resource Fair on October 18, 2023 , from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at t he Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson • All About Me Women’s Health Conference on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Carson; tickets sold out
• Friday Night at the Fights hosted by the Fabela Boxing Center, on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson, tickets $40
• Basketball sign ups from October 1, 2023 to November 11, 2023 • Larry Itliong Celebration on October 28 , 2023 , from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson • Halloween Carnival on October 31, 2023 , from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center at Carson • Staff goes above and beyond with the planning, preparation, and execution of all city events recently with the Jazz Festival and Philippine History Month Kickoff • Grab and Go will be coming back on October 27, 2023, seven meals once a week from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.; contact Kim Cortado at (310) 835-0212, extension 1487 • Hot lunches available five days a week for seniors, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 A.M. to 1 2:30 P.M. in R oom 122 at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender -McDonald Community Center at Carson
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested an ordinance regarding street takeover similar to other cities on a future agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced/reported the following:
• Town Hall Meeting for District 3 on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Dolphin Park
• Vaccine Clinic for flu vaccine and COVID -19 vaccine in District 3 on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Park Villa Clubhouse, 21711 Vera Street, Carson; thanked Mercy Health for their assistance with the clinic • Wished his youngest daughter who was a preemie a Happy Birthday
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced/reported the following:
• Shared that he received his COVID-19 booster shot
• Attended the Rascal's Teriyaki Grill Restaurant R ibbon Cutting Ceremony, corner of Carson Street and Orrick Avenue next to Carson Street Elementary School
Mayor Pro -Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
• Reminded everyone about the It’s All About Me Women's Conference on Friday, October 20, 2023
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• E-Waste Recycling Paper Shredding and Dump Day Event on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at City Hall
• Community Town Hall Meeting o n M onday, November 13 , 2023, at 6:30 P.M. at Hemingway Park
• Community Town Hall Meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. at Stevenson Park
• Remember to keep Mayor Davis-Holmes and her family in our prayers
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.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton.
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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
11-07-2023
Approved as Submitted. JD/CH 5/0