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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 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; Ga ry Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; and William Jefferson, Director of Finance
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2024-0027 PASTOR BRIAN WARTH FROM CHAPEL OF CHANGE – Not present
Pastor Martin Silva, Chapel of Change, gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)
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 item.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 5:08 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 5:59 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. 2024-0047 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.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 3. 2024-0028 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Item No. 3 was heard after Item No. 6.
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• Met with the Beezer family and reassured them that investigation is still active • Reminder: the $100,000 reward is still valid for those who come forward with information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those involved in the crime ; 323- 890-5500 Homicide Bureau and 800-222-TIPS (8477) Crime Stoppers Hotline • Civilian Academy starting February 21, 2024 , Wednesdays, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.; for more information contact Sergeant Armando Hernandez or Deputy Amy Valdez, Community Relations Office
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• In response to M ayor Pro Tempore, Dr. Hilton’s concerns about crime related to the proposed homeless at the extended stay hotel on Albertoni Street, communication was made with the manager and confirmed name of Homekey 3.0, partnership between the State and County. They will renovate and create 107 studio style apartments for families who are currently facing homelessness , those in transition or those with physical disabilities. Time frame for this project is uncertain at this time. • Held a press conference seeking the public’s assistance identifying the additional victims for a specific type of burglary crime, pattern of burglaries happening . If you believe you have been a victim of people posing to work for a Brinks employee , do not hesitat e to reach out to the Carson Sheriff ’s Station at (310) 830 -1123 or 1 -800-222-8477 Crime Stoppers or lacrimestoppers.org
• Safety tips to prevent becoming a victim of people pretending to work for a utility company or security company: Do not feel like you have to let them in your home. If you did not schedule an appointment or unsure, do not open the door. Be cautious of unif orms and identification. Even if you schedule an appointment, do not allow any service provider in your home unsupervised. If something feels out of place, do not hesitate to reach out to the Carson Sheriff’s Station.
• Recap of Crime Stats for 2023: 2,620 arrests, 119 of the arrests were firearm related (158 firearms taken off the street) ; responded to over 37,589 calls for service, Deputies had 27,418 self-initiated crime prevention investigative observations; 12,735 reports written, in responding to the calls; they responded to emergent calls within 4 minutes, priority calls in 7 minutes, and routine calls in 37 minutes; major crimes were reduced. Overall crime rate reduced by 2% as a result of community policing, saturation patrol, educat ion and social media posts, various town hall meetings, community crime prevention efforts, continued collaboration and support of the city’s leadership • Commended Deputy Luis F. Cisneros who was recognized this evening for his efforts and also to all the deputies at the Carson Sheriff’s Station
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated the W eingart Foundation purchased the extended care hotel on December 20, 2023. She would like Captain Jones to attend upcoming meetings with the owner and management regarding the extended care hotel project. The current inhabitants are making as much money as they can . She asked the City Manager and Captain Jones to come up with a plan of action due to the concerns raised by the residents and unwanted activity taking place.
Captain Jones stated he would communicate, ensure to mitigate the issues , and have a deployment plan.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 4. 2024-0026 PRESENTATION OF A KEY TO THE CITY TO SANTIAGO
LUCIANO DE LA CRUZ
Item No. 4 was heard after Item No. 2.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced the 100th birthday of Santiago Luciano De La Cruz and introduced his family.
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Mayor and Council Members presented a key to the city to Santiago Luciano De La Cruz. Photos were taken with the family. Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes invited everyone to Happy Birthday in honor of his 100th Birthday.
Item No. 5. 2024-0049 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION T O DEPUTY LUIS F.
CISNEROS
Mayor and Council Members recognized and presented Certificate of Recognition to Deputy Luis F. Cisneros for his heroism in stopping the robbery in progress at the local 7-Eleven Store on Avalon Boulevard and Victoria Street in Carson. His wife and mother were also in attendance.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Sheriff Luna who offered comments and recognized Deputy Cisneros, his wife, and mother.
Captain Jones offered comments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas presented a T-shirt to Deputy Cisneros who offered words of gratitude.
Item No. 6. 2024-0044 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO THE ANNUAL FALL RALLY WINNERS: DIVISION 19 SOUTH HEAD SPIRIT
COORDINATORS AND CARSON KEY CLUB
Mayor and Council Members acknowledged Carson High School Annual Rally winners Division 19 students.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks presented Certificate of Recognition to Donata Green, co-Historian, Carson Key Club for her outstanding contribution to the Carson community as a member of the Division 19 South Key Club and Carson Key Club.
He presented certificates of Recognition to the Carson High School Annual Fall Rally winners Division 19 students.
Regina Ramirez offered comments and announced Kiwanis Club’s 35th anniversary this year.
Kylie De La Cruz offered comments.
Item No. 7. 2024-0012 PRESENTATION OF CITY -WIDE SECURITY CAMERAS PROJECTS: PARK SURVEILLANCE AND RIGHT -OF-WAY
LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 3.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced Nora Garcia, Emergency Services Manager and Acting Public Safety Manager who will provide a pr esentation on the camera project and the license plate reader project.
Nora Garcia gave a PowerPoint presentation update on the citywide camera projects as follows:
• Surveillance Camera & Access Control Project – Overview (multi-million-dollar project City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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with Johnson Controls)
• Timeline - In October there was an uptick in crime , therefore, as a result Nora Garcia worked with Johnson Controls to speed up the timeline for installation from 12 months to six months.
• Various Camera Solutions
• Comprehensive Camera & Access Control System
• Temporary Measures – On November 7, 2023, City Council approved temporary cameras to be deployed to parks in response to increased crime activity. • Other Initiatives - The intercoms at City Hall Loading Dock and Early Childhood Education at the Community Center. The City Council Office suite intercom is next to be replaced. • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Camera Project - The City Council awarded this project on March 31, 2023. Nearly 80 cameras within the LPR System. Stolen vehicle stats have already improved in one month.
• Next Steps
She acknowledged her team, Stephanie Cardona, Emergency Management Specialist, and Raeann Munoz, Public Safety Supervisor.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked and commended Nora Garcia for her outstanding job and asked if the mini parks can be added to the project. Nora Garcia shared that they can be added in Phase 2.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked about the pools. Nora Garcia shared that the aquatics are included in the project. He also asked about signage throughout the city and requested notifications at entry points or through a press release to alert everyone they are being watched. City Manager Roberts, Jr. replied that it will be announced via social media, radio edits, and streaming devices. Nora Garcia stated signage and notificatio ns for the parks are included in the project as well.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton thanked the Public Safety Department for the wonderful project to protect the residents.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked the Public Safety Department and shared how important it is to stay up to date and the importance of cameras for safety.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared that the ca meras represent a key part in safety for the residents and the important of public safety. He mentioned the 27% increase in stolen vehicle recovery.
Item No. 8. 2024-0038 PRESENTATION INTRODUCING THE PUBLIC SAFETY
ENGAGEMENT OFFICER PROGRAM
City Manager Roberts, Jr. introduced the Public Safety Engagement Officer Team and Program.
Raeann Munoz, Public Safety S upervisor for the Public Safety E ngagement Officer T eam, introduced Joe Vargas and Terri Frierson, Public Safety Engagement Officers. She gave a PowerPoint presentation update on the activities of the Public Safety Engagement Officer Team.
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Joe Vargas and Terri Frierson shared success stories.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments in support of the program and asked the City Manager to prepare a budget for additional officers to address concerns. She thanked the team for a job well done.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. shared that the work of the team far exceeds the work of the previous organization that was reporti ng to the city. He thanked Raeann Munoz, Joe Vargas, and Terri Frierson for their hard work.
Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas thanked the Public Safety team for their work.
Council Member /Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for an example of success stories handling the homeless who refuse housing assistance.
Raeann Munoz stated it presents unique challenges because shelters typically do not have the necessary services that always can be utilized for the individual. She shared an individual’s situation mainly building trust to a safe place.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for the last homeless count. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his question.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked the team how often they are working with the South Bay Cities C ouncil of Governments (SBCCOG), Ronson Chu, and services being provided through the organization. He would like to make sure that the team is connected and has the resources available to them since he is Chair of the SBCCOG. He stated he is working with additional grant funding that will be available in the future. The homeless count is scheduled on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He expressed concern of homeless individuals who are not always the one you see with a cart. There are also a lot of homeless people who live in their cars. He reported there is an outbreak of homeless people living in their cars on Dominguez Street off of Santa Fe Avenue and near Anderson Park on Garston.
Raeann Munoz stated the team meets with Ronson Chu with the SBCCOG on a monthly basis.
Additionally, she reaches out to him twice a week.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked if the team receives monetary or item donations. Raeann Munoz stated not at this time but would like to meet those who would like to donate their time, services, or items.
Nora Garcia stated donation management is very difficult. There is not sufficient space to store items at this time, therefore, not asking for donations. She asked if the city could create a fund to accept monetary donations which would be more helpful.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked to make available to the public contacts for other locations who accept donations to assist the homeless.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated staff can obtain vouchers from restaurants and stores through the city’s term purchase order. City Manager Roberts, Jr.
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stated he would look into the monetary donations and voucher system.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton shared with the public as a solicitation to partner with the city.
Nora Garcia commended the team for their hard work.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 9. 2024-0029 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: DECEMBER 28, 2023 (ADJOURNED)
AND JANUARY 9, 2024 (REGULAR)
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 10 to 24)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 10 to 24 on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 24 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 10 to 24, except Item No. 24, 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
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Item No. 10. 2024-0036 Resolution No. 24-01-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,180.80, DEMAND CHECK NUMB ERS
SA-001910 THROUGH SA-001912
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2024-0035 Resolution No. 24-01-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,554.17, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001973 through HA-001974
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 12. 2024-0034 Resolution No. 24 -009, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,669,732.88, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 171129 THROUGH 171359
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2024-0017 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2024-0016 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2024-0046 CONSIDER AND REVIEW OF STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE 1.65 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0954 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR STATE
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OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son to authorize a two -year term extension and increase the contract consideration by $96,000 (Exhibit 1; the "Amendment"); and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2024-0015 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH KILEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. RESCIND the City Council' s October 3, 2023, approval of the draft Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC, which that was given pursuant to File ID # 2023-0583;
2. APPROVE the attached proposed draft Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Servic es Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC, to exercise both of the City's one-year options to extend the term of the contract and increase the Contract Sum by $120,000 to fund the services for the two -year extension period (Exhibit 1; the "Amendment"); and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2024-0039 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT (C-22-202) AND PURCHASE ORDER (22300822)
WITH GOFORTH & MARTI TO PURCHASE, DELIVER, AND
INSTALL OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE SECOND FLOOR OF
CITY HALL AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 24 -011, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 BUDGET, CITY MANAGER’ S
OFFICE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY HALL
OFFICE FURNITURE" (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Purchasing Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Goforth & Marti to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture for the second floor of City Hall for a total additional contract sum not-to-exceed $310,388.64 and a new total sum of $1,757,061.02. (Exhibit No.1)
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3, following City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Budget Resolution No. 24-011, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -24 BUDGET, CITY
MANAGER'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE
OF CITY HALL OFFICE FURNITURE."
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2024-0045 CONSIDER RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -203 AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 24 -012, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF AN
$26,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTUATING AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH
THE CARSON RECLAMATION AUTHORITY AND
CAM-CARSON, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT ON THE FORMER CAL -COMPACT
LANDFILL"
Recommendation: 1. RESCIND Resolution No. 23-203.
2. APPROVE Resolution No. 24 -012, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF AN $26,000,000
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTUATING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH THE CARSON
RECLAMATION AUTHORITY AND CAM -CARSON, LLC FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ON THE
FORMER CAL-COMPACT LANDFILL"
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute all documents related to the resolution in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2024-0001 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR 24X7
SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER WITH ULTRAVIOLET
CYBER INC. (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Ultraviolet Cyber Inc. for 24x7 Security Operations Center Services for an amount not to exceed $1,667,100 for a total term of 6 years and 6 months; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2024-0042 CONSIDER REJECTION OF BIDS FOR RFP NO. 23-048 - DATA
CENTER COLOCATION AND MANAGED SERVICES (CITY
COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: 1. REJECT all bids received in response to RFP No. 23-048.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to solicit quotes from vendors operating within the City's short list of colocation buildings, to receive competitive bid amounts.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2023-0922 CONSIDER (1) APPROVAL OF A TRANSIT SHELTER
ADVERTISING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR
CHANNEL OUTDOOR, LLC AND (2) ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -013 APPROVING A POLICY
REGARDING ADVERTISING ON CITY -OWNED BUS STOP
SHELTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -013, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING
ADVERTISING ON CITY -OWNED BUS STOP SHELTERS"
(Exhibit No. 1 - 1.A); and
2. APPROVE the TRANSIT SHELTER ADVERTISING
SERVICES AGREEMENT between the City and Clear Channel
Outdoor, LLC (Exhibit No. 2; "Contract"); and
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 23. 2024-0014 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH VARKEL
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR DATA AND ELECTRICAL
WIRING INSTALLATION AT CITY HALL (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Public Works
Amendment 1 with Varkel Electric Company, Inc., to install data and electrical lines at City Hall for an amount not to exceed $98,344; and
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the contract fo llowing approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2023-0958 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24 -001 AND
APPROVAL OF TWO MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL SIDEWALK/CONCRETE
MAINTENANCE FOR EACH DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF
CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
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Item No. 24 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Raymond Velasco, Public Works Operations Manager, gave a report in lieu of Director of Public Works Arlington Rodgers who is absent.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes asked if the project would begin in March. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated the project is in conjunction with the street repair project in March.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Maintenance Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, CJ Concrete Construction Inc., for the annual sidewalk/concrete maintenance at Districts 1 and 2, for a two-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms in the amount of $606,100.00.
2. AWARD a Maintenance Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, CJ Concrete Construction Inc., for the annual sidewalk/concrete maintenance at Districts 3 and 4, for a two-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms in the amount of $606,100.00.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Maintenance Contracts following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -001, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hic ks, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION: (Item 25)
Item No. 25. 2024-0005 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 AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY
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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 unconte sted) members to all commissions except Planning 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.
ACTION: The Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
Economic Development Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes removed Edward Apodaca, Alternate 2, and Delilah Lanoix Harris, Alternate 3, from the Economic Development Commission.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Kelvin Brown as Alternate 1 to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.
Planning Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed DeQuita Mfume, Alternate 2, to the regular member position on the Planning C ommission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 2 position.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton asked if his appointee Karimu Rashad from the Planning Commission submitted his resignation letter.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated she would confirm with staff receipt of Karimu Rashad’s resignation letter.
Public Safety Commission
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted his appointee Dobard is attending the Public Safety Commission meetings.
L.A. County City Selection Committee
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks removed himself as the Alternate on the L.A. County City Selection Committee.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes noted Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton would like the Alternate position on the L.A.
County City Selection Committee who responded in the affirmative with no objection heard.
Relocation Appeals Board
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Dorothy Tate, Alternate 3, as her uncontested appointment on the Relocation Appeals Board , thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 3 position.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes appointed Oscar Anson, Jr., Alternate 2, to the regular member position on the Relocation Appeals Board, thereby, creating a vacancy of the Alternate 2 position.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments and removals on motion of Davis -Holmes, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/A uthority 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 Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw noted the appointment process.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inquired about the in -person AB 1234 Ethics Training as done in years past.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani stated she would coordinate with staff.
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Joseph Cogut
Mark A. McKay, Sr.
Robert Rubin
Damon Wayne Harris
Laura Jean Dotson Swafford
Randy Earle Thomas
Edward Ellis
Freddie L. Harris
Anthony Lovell Ball
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Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton requested to add Dexter King to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and gave a prayer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
Yolanda Coronado
Requested teen resources in her neighborhood , residential historic area of Victoria Park from 192nd Street to Albertoni Street from Avalon Bouleva rd to Main Street . She read a letter in support of a petition for resources of youth programs in the community near Victoria Park.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes informed Yolanda Coronado that Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox will contact her to coordinate a meeting.
Chewy Jang
Announced n ew Korean restaurant in the Walmart Center on Avalon Boulevard; Seoul Bap Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., located at 20220 Avalon Boulevard, Suite B, Carson, California 90746.
Louis Lee II
Stated he signed a contract with the Boys and Girls Club to sponsor the Hollywood Jam Podcast and asked for city financial support
Jessica Abaya
Stated she is a community service provider and part of Connected To Lead , a non -profit organization; announced a free program for all Los Angeles County residents between the ages of 16 to 21 called Youth Work Program that focuses on leadership, development, professional development and financial literacy beginning February 1, 2023 for eight weeks; meeting is once a week, every Thursday, for two hours, in partnership with the Carson/Gardena YMCA, 1000 Artesia Boulevard , Gardena, California; more information on social handles, Facebook and Instagram or email [email protected]
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred Jessica Abaya to contact Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox.
Daniel Valdez
Inquired about the subsidy/financial assistance for residents in the Imperial Avalon Mobilehome Park.
Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox responded to his questions.
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani s tated she contacted the homeowner’s association president, vice president, members, and their attorney that they understand in writing to explain for the residents and park owner of the subsidy/finance program. The r elocation consultants, park owner, and residents have been informed but shared that it would not hurt to reiterate the information. There are approximately 30 households remaining in the park who can benefit from the subsidy/finance program.
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Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred Daniel Valdez to Assistant City Manager, Dr. Lennox for more information.
Kim Cortado
Announced/reported the following:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. event was a great success
• Black History Month Celebration on February 23, 2024 at the Carson Event Center • Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting on January 25, 2024 including the City Champs Awards in the Dominguez Room at the Carson Event Center • Happy to hear that surveillance cameras will be installed at the parks on March 31, 2024 and hoping that the mini parks will be included in Phase 2 • YMCA senior lunches, five days a week, 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Carson Event Center
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes reminded City Manager Roberts, Jr. that the commissions, committees, and boards (CCB) are to provide update /report of their respective CCB activities to the Mayor and City Council at the City Council meetings.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes noted the City Attorney is working on the ordinance regarding street takeovers as previously requested by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton stated he would like to acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of the Mayor during Black History Month.
He asked the City Manager and City Attorney if it would be okay to acknowledge her as the city celebrates history. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he will research to see the best and legal way to get it done.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks noted issues with the homeowner associations (HOAs) in various condominium communities and asked about facade improvements. Mayor /Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated she would like to meet with the City Manager, City Attorney, and Council Member Hicks regarding the issues with HOAs and for the City Manager to coordinator a meeting with the Council Aides.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered kudos to the staff on their agenda reports and great work tonight.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.
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REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 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
02-06-2024
Approved as Submitted. JD/CH 5/0