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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:08 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; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Mi chael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr.
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 Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2024-0205 PASTOR DONALD COOK II FROM FIRST LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF CARSON
Pastor Donald Cook II 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 5:20 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:0 9 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. 2024-0232 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. 2024-0233 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 i s as follows: Watson Land Company v. City of Carson, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
19STCP019720.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2024-0138 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
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Captain Jones announced/reported the following:
• Memorial h eld for Deputy Lavieri who was killed in the line of duty in 1983 when he responded to a suspicious person call; gave encouragement to his family as well as to a retired Deputy who was first on scene and responded to his untimely death; learned from that call and made sure to do everything to keep the men and women at the Station safe as we move forward and provide quality law enforcement services • Attending the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024 • Coffee with a Cop event at IKEA on March 25, 2024,at 11:00 A.M. • Partnering with the City for a Blood Drive on Friday, March 22, 2024 , from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center
• Encouraged adults to not encourage teen fights
• Women Empowerment Recruitment Event on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Sheriff Stars Academy located at 11515 Colima Road, Whittier, California; for more information contact Recruitment Unit at 1-800-233-7889 or @joinlasd
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear reported large trucks parked in the middle of the stre et and noise on Santa Fe Avenue on the way to Lakeshore which are disturbing for the residents. He requested Captain Jones to look what can be done to not interfere with the neighborhood and work with the City Code Enforcement and Lakeshore to take care of the problem.
Captain Jones stated he would contact Lakeshore and other surrounding businesses to remind them to be respectful neighbors.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he spoke to Captain Jones and have been working the past several years in the same community and concern of the homeless issue in the neighborhood. He thanked Captain Jones for the work that has been done and continue to make sure the neighborhood near Dominguez Street and Santa Fe Avenue is being given the attention it needs for the safety of the community.
Captain Jones thanked City staff on their assistance with the unhoused community.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton referred to teens having incidents across the county. He asked Captain Jones what has been done to make sure teens are safe in the community.
Captain Jones spoke about the Crime Analyst at the Station who monitors the social media platforms as well as dark web; also have a department Crime Analyst Team that works collectively with the Emergency Operations Bureau, Security and Police Departments in areas the incidents occurred.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 5. 2024-0132 INFORMATIONAL UPDATE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (CSUDH), PRESIDENT DR.
THOMAS A. PARHAM; AND CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CARSON AND CSUDH THAT ESTABLISHED THE
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INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
President Dr. Thomas A. Parham gave a PowerPoint presentation update of CSUDH.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered comments and introduced the following CSUDH Interns: Kendra Weaver, Ashley Morales, Nikya Bryant, Jermaine Tisbe, Katherine Valdez, Reianna Rivamonte, and Jo i Griffin. She thanked President Dr. Parham, David Gamboa , Nancy Gonzales, Derek Mims, Brenda Mendez, Tanya Cook, and Jennifer Hernandez for their assistance with the program. She also thanked City staff David C. Roberts, Jr., Tarik Rahmani, and Reata Kulcsar.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes to sign the Promise Agreement with CSUDH.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis - Holmes with all members previously noted present.
INTRODUCTION
Julio Flores introduced himself as General Manager of the DoubleTree Hotel in Carson. He introduced Carol Nunez, Director of Sales.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks inqui red about the status of the Tesla charging stations. Julio Flores responded they are not yet operational and is in the redesign process because a transformer needs to be added to the site.
Item No. 6. 2024-0103 UPDATE FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL
PROJECT
Adam Ricky, Deputy Director of Water Services for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, introduced himself, Marcella (Senior Civil Engineer ), and Jenny who both gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Item No. 7. 2024-0105 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 22.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes recognized and thanked Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas, City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw , City/Agency/Authority Treasurer Monica Cooper, and City/Agency/Authority Attorney Sunny Soltani for their work. She thanked the Council Aides and all the women in the workforce for their work.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear noted his honoree is ill and is unable to attend, therefore, her son Rainier Roxas will accept the proclamation on her behalf.
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He spoke about Tet Roxas who owns business Manila Sunrise and who is a role model for other women. Rainier Roxas offered words of gratitude and accepted the proclamation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month for all recipients. She congratulated and thanked all the women.
Council Member/Agency Member/ Authority Board Member H icks recognized and presented proclamation to Frankie Stewart who accepted with words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes recognized and presented proclamation to Iva Voldase who accepted with words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes recognized and presented proclamation to Deborah Wallace who accepted with words of gratitude.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton recognized and presented proclamation to Attorney Angela Reddock Wright who accepted with words of gratitude.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas recognized and presented proclamation to Jerretta Sandoz who accepted with words of gratitude.
Item No. 8. 2024-0080 UPDATE BY THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Jessica Ramos, Vice Chair of the Human Relations Commission, extended their gratitude to the Mayor, City Council, and Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox for their support with the commission events. She gave an update of the Human Relations Commission activities – Annual Parent Conference, Rising Star Essay Contest, Black History Month Presentation, and Food Pantry Project. She stated The Rising Star Essay Contest was held on February 17, 2024 which had 68 students this year. The commission chose 12 winners.
She thanked Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox and the Community Services Department for their assistance at the Carson Community Center. She also thanked Council Aide Cac Le, IT Department, and photographer for their assistance. She thanked Edgar Cuevas from the IT Department for assisting with a recap video of the 28 th Annual Parent Conference Rising Stars she shared.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC)
Robert Lesley – Item No. 24
Thanked the Mayor, City Council, and City Attorney for their assistance and offered comments in support of the item
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 9. 2024-0149 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
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AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 20, 2024
(REGULAR) AND MARCH 6, 2024 (ADJOURNED REGULAR)
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to appro ve 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 , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 10 to 21)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 10 to 21 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 17 to the next meeting with no objection Heard.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 10 to 21, except Item No. 17, 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. 10. 2024-0218 Resolution No. 24 -031, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,782,442.23, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 171970 THROUGH 172157
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 11. 2024-0219 Resolution No. 24-03-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,776.68, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001978 through HA-001980
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 12. 2024-0220 Resolution No. 24-03-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001916 THROUGH SA-001916
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 13. 2024-0222 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2024-0227 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF SUPPORT ON AB 1852
AUTHORED BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLANCA PACHECO
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of SUPPORT on Assembly Bill 1852 and DIRECT staff to transmit letters as necessary to committees as the bill move through California's legislative process.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2024-0215 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND
REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -117, UPDATING THE
SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON
PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS (CPSA) FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT:
Resolution No. 24-027, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSO N, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND
REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -117, UPDATING THE
SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE CARSON
PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS (CPSA) FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024."
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2023-0855 CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW 2024 FORD TRUCKS - ONE (1) FORD F-150 LIGHTNING, ONE
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(1) FORD F -350, ONE (1) AND FORD F -550 - FOR THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. REJECT all bids received in response to IFB No. 23-20 and IFB No. 24-01;
2. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures set forth in Carson Municipal Code Section 2610 and authorize use of cooperative purchasing for the proposed procurement pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(g) (cooperative purchasing) and Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF;
3. APPROVE the proposed Purchase Agreement with 72 HOUR LLC, a California limited liability company, dba National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of three (3) new/unused 2024 Ford trucks, including one F -150 Lightning, one F -350 Super Duty, and one F-550 Super Duty, as specified in the Purchase Agreement, for the Purchase Price of 239,873.41 (Exhibit No. 9; the "Purchase Agreement");
4. APPROVE a contingency in the amount of 5% of the Purchase Price set forth in the Purchase Agreement ($11,993.67) to cover any increase that may occur due to market fluctuations and demand, provided the Purchasing Manager determines such increase conforms to the terms of the Cooperative Purchasing arrangement (in which event the Purchase Price in the Purchase Agreement shall be modified by the Purchasing Manager or City Attorney accordingly); and
5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Purchas e Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2024-0135 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24 -030 AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SWAYZER CORPORATION FOR MOWING AND LANDSCAPE
SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES/PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-030.
2. APPROVE an initial two -year Contract Services Agreement, with two (2) one -year extensions at the City's discretion, with Swayzer Corporation to provide mowing and landscape services to the City of Carson for a total not -to-exceed contract amount of $822,705.36.
3. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $82,271 for the two -year term of the original contract for any unforeseen circumstances that will require additional work.
4. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.1.
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ACTION: Item No. 17 was continued to the next meeting with no objection heard.
Item No. 18. 2024-0187 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO
NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, FOR ONE NEW ELECTRIC
POWERED 2024 FORD F -150 LI GHTNING PICK -UP TRUCK
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not to exceed $57,386.73 for purchase of one new electric powered 2024 Ford F -150 Lightning Pick -Up Truck (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2023-0931 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1704, AND APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 24-028 “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS" PROVIDING F UNDS FOR ADDITIONAL
WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 1704 CITY HALL FAÇADE
RENOVATION PROJECT; AND CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT
THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Capital Improvement Project No. 1704. - City Hall Facade Renovation.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -028, "A Resolution of the City of Carson City Council a mending the fiscal year 2023 -24 budget in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds" appropriating $12,753.28 to cover final invoices for Project No. 1704: City Hall Facade Renovation.
4. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1704: City Hall Fa cade Renovation.
5. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2024-0120 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE
OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH
THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1787
(CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CARPET UPGRADES), PURSUANT
TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1787: City Hall 2nd Floor Carpet Upgrades.
2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed City Hall 2nd Floor Carpet Upgrades are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor's Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1787: City Hall 2nd Floor Carpet Upgrades.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 21. 2024-0179 CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24 -024, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) LIST BUDGET (CI TY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: APPROVE and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-024, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE ADOPTED
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP) BUDGET" by transferring funds between projects for FY2023/24 CIP budget.
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
VIDEO PRESENTATION
City Manager Roberts, Jr. thanked Director Dr. Rodgers and his team for a job well done.
Director Dr. Rodgers presented a video of the pavement project.
The Mayor and City Council thanked Director Dr. Rodgers for his dedication and hard work.
Director Dr. Rodgers urged the residents and constituents to pay attention to workers holding stop/slow signs who assist with traffic and safety. He introduced the new Public Works Operations Superintendent Kirby Jones.
DISCUSSION: (Items 22 to 23)
Item No. 22. 2024-0175 CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, OF ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2406, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 63120.1 (CONTRACTORS) TO PART 5
(BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND
OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 3
(BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI
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(TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS APPLYING FOR PERMITS FOR
CERTAIN LARGE PROJECTS TO DISCLOSE LABOR
VIOLATIONS" (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 22 was heard after Julio Flores’ introduction from the DoubleTree Hotel.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 24 -2406, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE
CONTRACTORS WORKING IN THE CITY TO DISCLOSE
LABOR LAW VIOLATIONS WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME FRAME"
ACTION: It was moved to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24 -2406, as read by title only, on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Public Comment
Ray Lawson, representative for the Western State Regional Council of Carpenters Offered comments in support of the item.
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. 23. 2024-0166 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
COUNCIL)
Item No. 23 was heard after Director Dr. Rodgers video presentation.
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 and City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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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:
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton appointed Clarence Johnson as his uncontested appointment to the Planning Commission.
Council Member/Agency Member/A uthority Board Member Hicks requested a list of his appointees who have not been attending meetings to contact them.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw discussed the notification process for absences and stated she is working with the City Manager ’s Office on a policy for Commissions, Committees, and Boards (CCB).
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes would like to make sure that the business cards are uniform for all the CCB and would like to view them.
ACTION: It was moved to ratify Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton’s uncontested appointment on the Planning Commission on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks.
*During discussion of the motion, Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated although it is not necessary to vote on uncontested appointments it would be okay to vote, with no objection heard.
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 Coun cil Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
*Pursuant to Section 602. Appointments;Terms. of the City Charter, which provides in part, “The mayor and each member of the city council may appoint one member to a position on each City board, committee or commission, and the remaining membership positions shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority of the city council.”
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ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 24 to 25)
Item No. 24. 2024-0225 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2405, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS
AND ADOPTION OF: (1) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE
(CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE) PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE
ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONSISTENT
WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN; AND (2) A
COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CARSON ZONING
MAP PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED -USE
ZONING DISTRICTS, EFFECTUATING REZONING OF
PROPERTIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON
GENERAL PLAN" (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived and adopt Ord inance No. 24 -2405, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CEQA FINDINGS
AND ADOPTION OF: (1) A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CARSON ZONING ORDINANCE
(CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE CA RSON MUNICIPAL
CODE) PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE
ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONSISTENT
WITH THE 2040 CARSON GENERAL PLAN; AND (2) A
COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CARSON ZONING
MAP PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED -USE
ZONING DISTRICTS, EFFECTUATING REZONING OF
PROPERTIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE 2040 CARSON
GENERAL PLAN"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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 M ember Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 25. 2024-0226 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2404, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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March 19, 2024
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO ARTICLE X OF THE
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZING
CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT, Ordinance No. 24 -2404, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NE W CHAPTER 3
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) TO ARTICLE X OF THE
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZING
CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation 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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Lynthus “Link” Lewis
Deirdre Carpenter Kemp
Michael Jenkins
Marcelo Figueroa
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton requested to add Sandra Crouch and Edw ard Smith to the Memorial Adjournment Requests and 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).
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Randy Williams
Thanked the Mayor and City Council for their assistance on the completion of the traffic signal project
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS – None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced/reported the following:
• Food Giveaway on March 22, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. with Venice Family Clinic at Dominguez Park
• Co-hosting an Expungement Clinic along with Assemblyman Mike Gipson on April 4, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carson Event Center • Acknowledged his wife and daughters in honor of Women's History Month
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton announced/reported the following:
• Reminded everyone of the Re-opening of the Elito Santarina Senior Technology Center on March 20, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.; classes for ages 50 plus • Wished everyone Happy Easter
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas reminded everyone about the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Carson Community Center.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
• State of the City Address on March 21, 2024 is filled to capacity • Homeowners Fair on March 23, 2024 , from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carson Event Center
• Cesar Chavez Day on March 29, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the Carson Event Center
• Thanked staff for their work
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks shared he is the Chair of the South Bay Cities Council of Government (SBCCOG) and the SB CCOG 24th Annual General Assembly will be held on March 28, 2024, at 9:00 A.M.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes stated she attended the National League of Cities Conference along with Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas. She was honored with the President of the United States Biden at the reception.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas stated it was a great week at the National League of Cities Conference.
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City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated for those who cannot attend the State of the City Address, there will be a replay on the show Good N ite LA on Channel 11 Fox. Anchor Marla Te llez will be attending the State of the City Address.
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 9:14 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.
____________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary
APPROVED BY CARSON
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
HOUSING AUTHORITY
04-02-2024
Approved as Amended. JD/CH 5/0