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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, 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 Board Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasur er; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager Dr.; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Mi chael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; and William Jefferson, Director of Finance
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2023-0850 PASTOR JOHN SHOBER FROM CARSON HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor John Shober gave the invocation.
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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 announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 5:06 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 5:32 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman 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. 2. 2023-0861 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: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 3. 2023-0862 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2023-0851 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
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• Met with the Center for Police and Equality to ensure implementing public safety and partnering with the community
• Attended the Veterans Appreciation Day event held at Veterans Park; thankful for being included
• Participating in the Starbucks Coffee and Community event on November 28, 2023, at the Avalon Boulevard and Dominguez location
• November update: Responded to over 2,100 calls for service; Nearly 1,400 self-initiated observation pedestrian and patrol stop, and investigations; 94 arrests made so far • Over the last several days, they were given information that there would be a street takeover, therefore, the sheriffs have put together an operations plan to prevent the street racing from happening; Eight arrests have taken place in light of being prepared for the street races
• Three new deputies have started their field patrol training • Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and for everyone to be safe
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 5. 2023-0854 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO DARREN EMBRY, VICE
PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT FARING
Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 12.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked Darren Embry for all that he does in the City of Carson. She presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Darren Embry who accepted with words of gratitude.
Darren Embry presented a $10,000 check to Chef T. Jackson and her students to continue the community cooking class program. Chef T. Jackson offered words of gratitude.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item No. 6. 2023-0853 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGEN CY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: NOVEMBER 7, 2023 (REGULAR)
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks, an d Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT (Items 7 to 27)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 7 to 27 on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to remove Item No. 12 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 7 to 27, except Item No. 12, 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
City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred to Item No. 14 and clarified there were two job descriptions classifications for recommendation and noted correction of the resolution identifying that a Payroll Specialist I has been updated but it failed to list the Payroll Specialist II and is stated in the resolution as a job series.
Item No. 7. 2023-0864 Resolution No. 23-12-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,083.92, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001963 through HA-001967
ACTION: Item No. 7 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 8. 2023-0863 Resolution No. 23 -184, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,079,351.93, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 170242 THROUGH 170443
ACTION: Item No. 8 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 9. 2023-0858 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2023
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 9 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 10. 2023-0867 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CARSON AND SHIPPERS TRANSPORT EXPRESS, INC.
("SHIPPERS") TO ALLOW SHIPPERS TO OPERATE ITS
CURRENT USE AT THE 40 ACRES LOCATION SITE ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD JUST EAST OF
WILMINGTON AVENUE, OWNED BY MARATHON
PETROLEUM (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Settl ement Agreement
between the City of Carson and Shippers Transport Express, Inc. to allow Shippers Transport Express Inc. to continue to operate its current use on the 40 acres owned by Marathon Petroleum on the South Side of Sepulveda Boulevard just east o f Wilmington Avenue.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2023-0866 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -187
FURTHER EXTENDING THE TIMELINE FOR SYWEST
DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND SOUTH BAY CARSON, LLC FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 940-13,
RELOCATION REVIEW NO. 3047 -13 AND RESOLUTION NO.
13-099 AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -148 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -187, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CAL IFORNIA, FURTHER EXTENDING THE
TIMELINE FOR COMPLIANCE ON THE PART OF SOUTH BAY
CARSON, LLC & SYWEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC, WITH THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 940 -13, RELOCATION REVIEW NO. 3047 -13 &
RESOLUTION NO. 13-099, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
22-148 REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES
LOCATED ON THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WHOSE
COMMON STREET ADDRESS IS 20151 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
CITY OF CARSON"
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2023-0762 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
DOMINGUEZ HILLS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNSHIP AND
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
23-168, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW JOB
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DESCRIPTION AND HOURLY RATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
INTERN FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 12 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Innovation and Sustainability Manager Reata Kulcsar gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Internship & Mentorship Program Highlights.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about how many interns the city currently has from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).
Innovation and Sustainability Manager Reata Kulcsar stated there are currently four CSUDH student interns working in the Innovation, Sustainability and Performance Management (ISPM) Department and discussed the Intern Program.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and California State University, Dominguez Hills to establish an Internship and Mentorship Program, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -168, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW JOB
DESCRIPTION AND HOURLY RATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
INTERN FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM."
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Public Comments:
Elizabeth Agatep Morgan - Founder of Empath Recruiter LLC Offered comments in support of item.
David Gamboa - Associate Vice President of External Relations, CSUDH Offered comments in support of item.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton applauded the Mayor for entering into the Town and Gown partnership.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments in support of the item and thanked CSUDH for their partnership.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks acknowledged the great honor it is to have CSUDH in the city.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas both acknowledge d how great th e partnership is and that Carson is a university town.
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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. 13. 2023-0849 CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE APPROVED
FISCAL YEAR SPEND WITH HOME DEPOT FOR
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OPERATING SUPPLIES,
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES FOR A NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $400,000
PER YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE the City, through the Purchasing Division, to make purchases of approved Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) under Omnia Partners Contract #16154 in a cumulative amount not to exceed $400,000 per fiscal year (representing an increase of $200,000 per fiscal year from the previously-approved limit of $200,000 per fiscal year), effective November 21, 2023 to December 31, 2026 and for each fiscal year contained within said effective period as allowed by CMC Section 2611(g).
2. APPROVE form purchase orders to be used as -needed to effectuate such purchases pur suant to CMC Section 2605 in determination of the Purchasing Manager.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2023-0825 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -177 TRANSFERRING TWO JOB CLASSIFICATIONS (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY AND (2) PAY ROLL
SPECIALIST) FROM THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME)
LOCAL 809 TO AFSCME LOCAL 1017 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE Resolution No. 23 -177 transferring two job classifications, (i) Administrative Secretary and (ii) Payroll Specialist from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 809, to AFSCME, Local 1017.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
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City Manager Roberts, Jr. referred to Item No. 14 and clarified there were two job descriptions classifications for recommendation and noted correction of the resolution identifying that a Payroll Specialist I has been updated but it failed to list the Payroll Specialist II and is stated in the resolution as a job series.
Item No. 15. 2023-0826 CONSIDER (1) REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 23-023 AND (2) APPROVING A
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCCI, INC. FOR
ON-CALL EMPLOYEE SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND
TRAINING SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. REJECT all proposals received for RFP 23 -023: Employee Safety Compliance and Training On-Call Consultant Services;
2. APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with SCCI, Inc. to provide safety compliance and training -related services for City employees for a three-year term at not-to-exceed contract sum of $105,000 (Exhibit No. 2; "Agreement"); and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Agreement following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0731 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHI
INTERNATIONAL, CORP. FOR MICROSOFT365 & MIMECAST
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to Contract Services Agreement with SHI International, Corp.; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to
Contract Services Agreement w ith SHI International, Corp. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2023-0765 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) JOHN DEERE 1200A BUNKER AND FIELD RAKES FROM STOTZ
EQUIPMENT, AN AUTHORIZED DEERE AND COMPANY
DEALER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures, as authorized under Carson Municipal Code (CM C) Section 2611(g) (Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption).
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2. APPROVE the purchase of four (4) new 2023 John Deere 1200A Bunker and Field Rakes from Stotz Equipment, an
authorized Deere and Company dealer, for a not -to-exceed total cost of $84,005.04, and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to complete the procurement via a purchase order pursuant to CMC Section 2611(g) and Sourcewell Grounds Maintenance Contract #031121-DAC (PG NB CG 70) (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2023-0805 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC DBA ST.
NICK'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AND DÉCOR, TO AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DECORATION SERVICES FOR THE
2023 HOLIDAY SEASON (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the City of Carson and T&G Global, LLC dba St. Nick's Christmas Lighting & Décor (Exhibit 4; "Amendment No. 1").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2023-0827 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY O F CARSON AND MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE STORMWATER FACILITIES
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the existing Agreement for Contract Services between the City and Michael Baker
International; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2023-0834 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT 1621 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD
STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM MAIN STREET TO AVALON
BOULEVARD
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1621: Sepulveda Boulevard Street Improvement from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
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ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2023-0820 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FOUR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with CSG
Consultants, Inc., to provide on -call Project Management Professional Services for the term covering January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $615,776.00, plus two (2) additional one-year City options to extend.
2. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers Inc., to provide on -call Project Management
Professional Services for the term c overing January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $615,776.00, plus two (2) additional one-year City options to extend.
3. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with W.G.
Zimmerman Engineering Inc., to provide on -call Project Management Professional Services for the term covering January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not -to-exceed $615,776.00, plus two (2) additional one -year City options to extend.
4. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with Z&K
Consultants Inc., to provide on -call Project Management Professional Services for the term covering January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $615,776.00, plus two (2) additional one-year City options to extend.
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to e xecute the Contract Services Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2023-0821 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THREE CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE a Contract Services Agreement with FCG
Consultants, to provide on -call Construction Management & Inspection Professional Services for the term covering January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not -to-exceed $482,635.00, plus two (2) additional one -year City options to extend.
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provide on -call Construction Management & Inspection
Professional Services for the term covering January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $482,635.00, plus two (2) additional one-year City options to extend.
3. APPROVE a Contract Se rvices Agreement with Z&K
Consultants Inc., to provide on -call Construction Management & Inspection Professional Services for the term covering January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not -to-exceed $482,635.00, plus two (2) additional one -year City options to extend.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreements following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2023-0859 NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDE R TO
UNIVERSITY MECHANICAL AND ENGINEERING
CONTRACTORS INC., AND TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF THE DAMAGED
BOILER CIRCULATING PUMP, A COMPONENT OF THE HVAC
SYSTEM AT CITY HALL (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2023-0841 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1, TO THE AGREEMENT (22 -184) WITH VERTOSOFT LLC. FOR
OPENGOV CAPITAL PLANNING AND CAPITAL
PRE-SCREENING FOR THE CITY OF CARSON AND
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 23-185 AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL
FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (CITY COUNCIL)
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); and
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services
Agreement with Vertosoft, LLC for OpenGov Capital Planning and Capital Pre -screening for four years, for a total not to exceed amount of $207,381.04 bringing the total Contract Sum to $575,544.50; and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -185, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" (Exhibit
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No. 4)
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2023-0823 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE ON CALL CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. CRUIKSHANK
CONSULTANTS INC., TO PROVIDE ON -CALL ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code pursuant to the Carson Municipal Code Sections 2611(e) (sole source purchasing).
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 7 to the On -Call C onsultant
Agreement with JMC2 to provide On -Call Engineering
Professional Services increasing the not -to-exceed amount from $850,000.00 to $950,000.00 and extending the term by an additional one (1) year until June 30, 2025 (Exhibit No.1).
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 7 to the On-Call Consultant Agreement with JMC2 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2023-0835 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -179 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS OVER
REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CARSON HARBOR VILLAGE,
LTD. AND COLONY COVE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION" (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -179 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS OVER
REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CARSON HARBOR VILLAGE,
LTD. AND COLONY COVE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION."
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2023-0865 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23 -186 “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS" T O
CORRECT RESOLUTION NO. 23-160 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 23 -186, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
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2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS" appropriating $8,000,000 from General Fund Reserve Fund, to cover the cost of year one of all four (4) pavement maintenance contracts (Exhibit 1)
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 28)
Item No. 28. 2023-0848 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 23-2310, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A PUBLIC
UTILITY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST
COAST TERMINALS, LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 28 was heard after Item No. 5.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing report.
There were no public comments received and no one in the audience wishing to speak.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes declared the Public Hea ring open at 6:11 P.M.
Director Naaseh gave a report.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:13 P.M.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing; AND
2. INTRODUCE for first reading ORDINANCE NO. 23 -2310, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A PUBLIC UTILITY
PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST
TERMINALS LLC"
ACTION: It was moved to introduce Ordinance No. 23-2310, as read by title only, 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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DISCUSSION (Item 29)
Item No. 29. 2023-0852 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 (C ONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED)
APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING
COMMISSION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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 uncontested) members to all commissions except Planning Commission,
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: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Delia Lopez to the vacant regular member position on the Sen ior Citizens Advisory Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 1 position.
Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Leonor Gonzalez as the Resident Homeowner Member to the Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission and Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board 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
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Public Relations Commission
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas removed Paz Velasquez, Community Representative, from the Public Relations Commission.
Relocation Appeals Board
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas removed Glenn White from the Relocation Appeals Board.
Council Member/Agency Member /Authority Board Member Dear mentioned Dobar d attended the last Public Safety Commission meeting. Dobard assumed COVID was still in place and that there were no in person meetings.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes asked the status of her appointees’ attendance on the Youth Commission.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the status of his appointees’ attendance on the Youth Commission as well.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes inquired about the status of the Youth Commission. Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox stated staff is still working on the matter.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes noted Relocation Appeals Board Members Barbara Gibson and Everon Hill passed away, thereby, created vacancies on the board.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated she would post the notice of vacancies accordingly.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING – None.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Cler k/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Queen Esther Torrence
Brenda J. Parks
Mary Franks
Sadie Porter
Danny Crable
Barbara Jean Withers
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 (Council Members).
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Yolanda Coronado - speaking on behalf of Victoria Park
Shared photos of the road that was 192nd Street and changed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Street and inquired about the responsibility of the road fixture. Community is concerned that there has been no effort to fix the roads in that area. Also, she shared photos of the new bridge that opened on 189th Street that has been vandalized and is an easy access for criminals to enter.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes requested Director Rodgers to provide Yolanda Coronado an update of the road fixture. Director Rodgers acknowledged her request.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked that the repair of Martin Luther King, Jr. Street be brought back to the front burner for repair.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated that Martin Luther King, Jr. Street is already on the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list.
Sean Adkins - President of Calas Park Volunteer Association Expressed his condolences and prayers to the Mayor and her family. He thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of the Car Show held in September and shared list of funds raised, spent and current balance. They are now working on a Holiday Pop Up Event ( craft sale) for another fundraiser on the tennis court area at Calas Park on December 9, 2023, but keep running into issues.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred Sean Adkins to Director Whittiker, Jr. and assured that the issues will be worked out immediately and if there is an issue in the future to contact the City Manager.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
This item was heard after Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton requested a comprehensive report on the need for a crosswalk from Cedarbluff Way and Victoria Street near CSUDH.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked staff for a traffic study and bring back in January 2024. City Manager Roberts, Jr. acknowledged the Mayor’s request.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear inquired about the status of his request for street takeovers ordinance for a future meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reported/announced the following:
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• Carson small businesses being recognized by Amazon and Google • Attended the National Black Caucus Local Elected Officials Event and announced he is the new director for Region 20 for the State of California of the National Black Caucus Local Elected Officials
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reported/announced the following:
• Congratulated Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks for his new director position
• Stated she is very happy and proud to be part of the City Council • Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reported/announced the following:
• Referred to a flyer and requested the Public Information Office (PIO) to provide more information regarding quarterly submittal of announcements to PIO.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton stated there is a link embedded in the email that PIO sent where one can login/sign up for their updates and be on their contact list.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the information came from PIO under the direction of Deputy City Manager Rahmani.
• Thanked the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, volunteers, and Assembly Member Lowenthal who hosted with her the Turkey Giveaway that was well received for residents only • Thanked the staff, residents, Council Members, the business community and her family for the overwhelming support , love, and encouragement during the homegoing celebration of her grandson.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton reported/announced the following:
• Shared that his office partnered with Holiday Helping Hands and thanked them and the volunteers who passed out turkeys on Albertoni Street and Avalon Boulevard • District 1 is hosting a private screening of the Color Purple on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Carson Cinemark Theatre; detailed information forthcoming; free to residents with one ticket only; wear purple; follow him for updates/events on social media • Sneaker Ball on December 9, 2023
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reported/announced the following:
• Hosting Toy Giveaway for children ages 13 and younger spon sored by the Los Angeles Sparks, Mattel Toys, Water Replenishment District (WRD) , Devin Michael Brown Foundation, The Hut Group, Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, and Miracle City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Revolution on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 1249 Carson Street, Carson; must be Carson res ident to register; first-come, first-served basis
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis Holmes announced the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation , Corvette Club of Choice, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and other organizations will be hosting a Toy Giveaway on December 15, 2023 at the Carson Community Center.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reported/announced the following:
• Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
• Wished everyone a safe holiday season
• Opening of Vallarta, new supermarket in Carson
• Attended event for the President of the Republic of the Philippines in Los Angeles • Attended the viewing of Mayor Davis-Holmes’ grandson Wednesday evening at Central Baptist Church and was approached by Commissioner Del Huff who thanked him for his respect and condolences to the family. She stated the Mayor asked her to advise him to not attend the funeral on Thursday
• Directed City Manager Roberts, Jr. to present video of comments made by Council Member Dear from a past meeting
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 6:44 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
12-05-2023
Approved as Submitted. CH/JD 5/0