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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL:
Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Joy Simarago 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 B oard Member Arleen Rojas
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; John Raymond, Assistant City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; Tarik Rahmani, Deputy City Manager; Saied Naaseh, Director of Community Development; Michael 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 Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2024-0056 PASTOR MICHAEL EALEY OF PREVAILING IN CHRIST
MINISTRIES
Pastor Michael Ealey gave the invocation.
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CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 6)
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 5:11 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:13 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. 2024-0246 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.
Item No. 3. 2024-0267 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two (2) potential cases: Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board threatened litigation Claim No.
9598071052700684926396, Settlement Offer No. R4-2024-0015; Claim No. 9589071052700684926198, Settlement Of fer No.
R4-2024-0012.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 4. 2024-0251 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to c onfer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Watson Land Company v. City of Carson, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
19STCP019720.
ACTION: City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani continued Item No. 4 to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
Item No. 5. 2024-0252 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. 6. 2024-0253 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session wil l be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA, and, AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 7. 2024-0139 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones announced/reported the following:
• Thanked the community for attending the Coffee with a Cop Event • Blood Drive
• Easter Event at the Dignity Health Sports Park
• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month; gave helpful tips and advice; resources: Carson Sheriff Station at (310) 830-1123 or 911; YWCA Crisis Intervention Hotline at 1-877-943- 5778; and National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 • April is Autism Awareness Month; currently working on outfitting all patrol vehicles with autism century bags that consist of different items to assist those with special needs ; introduced Deputy Valdez who shared contents of the bag; deputies train for 15-20 hours; City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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working with the city for a program to have some form of a sticker easily identifiable placed at residences or places of those with autism
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested Captain Jones to coordinate a training for staff with the City Manager.
Item No. 8. 2024-0146 REPORT FROM CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Acting Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave a Public Safety Report for the month of March.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 9. 2024-0211 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL
ASSAULT / VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 9 was heard after Item No. 12.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Deputy Larry McGhee, read the proclamation , and presented the proclamation to him who offered words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes a sked all deputies in attendance and Captain Jones to come forward for a photo opportunity with the Mayor and City Council.
Item No. 10. 2024-0206 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS AUTISM
AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH
Item No. 10 heard after Item No. 13.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks introduced Reaneta Verner, Founder and Executive Director of Autism Advocates in Action . He read the proclamation and presented to Reaneta Verner who offered comments . She announced Autism 5K W alk on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at CSUDH.
Item No. 11. 2024-0208 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS ALCOHOL
AWARENESS MONTH
Item No. 11 was heard after Item No. 14.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks introduced Melissa Estrella, Program Manager of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation. She gave comments and MADD's mission and gave a challenge coin each to the Mayor and City Council.
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Item No. 12. 2024-0207 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS NATIONAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Item No. 12 was heard after Item No. 8.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton introduced Deputy Amy Valdez, read the proclamation, and presented to Deputy Valdez.
He introduced and presented proclamation to Sergeant Armando Hernandez who offered words of gratitude. He introduced and presented proclamation to Richard Bis who offered words of gratitude.
Item No. 13. 2024-0209 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (April 7 – 13, 2024)
Item No. 13 was heard after Item No. 9.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 6:38 P.M.)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Marie Gonzalez, Carson Library.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton reentered the meeting at 6:39 P.M.)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear read the proclamation and presented to Marie Gonzalez who offered comments.
Item No. 14. 2024-0241 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Item No. 14 was heard after Item No. 10.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Chancela Al-Mansour, Executive Director of Housing Rights Center, and presented the proclamation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear read the proclamation . She offered comments and words of gratitude.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC)
Manny Salcido, representing South Western States Regional Council – Item No. 30 Offered comments about tax fraud and how it affects workers
Coby Joe Perez – Item No. 30
Offered comments how bad tax fraud is in the construction industry
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Steve Gancherov – Item No. 30
Offered comments about construction tax fraud
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 15. 2024-0151 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 19, 2024 (REGULAR)
Item No. 15 was heard after O ral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks referred to P age 16 of the agenda report under the Mayor’s statement regarding Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton’s attendance at the National League of Cities Conference. It states Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton who attended the conference which is incorrect; it was Council Member Hicks. He requested the minutes be corrected to Council Member Hicks with no objection heard.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation, as corrected, on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Coun cil 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 16 to 28)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 16 to 28 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. requested to continue Item No. 22 to the next meeting with no objection Heard.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 20 and 26 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 1 6 to 2 8, except Item s No. 20, 22, and 26 , 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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 16. 2024-0245 Resolution No. 24 -032, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,027,007.31, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 172158 THROUGH 172402
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2024-0224 CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS
APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2607 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
RECEIVE and FILE this information.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2024-0158 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2024-0162 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2024-0256 CONSIDER SELECTION AND AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR UNDERWRITING SERVICES
RELATED TO LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024, FOR
THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 20 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to continue this item to the next City Council meeting to discuss with staff how developed.
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City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s inquiry regarding the process.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for reason to float the bond. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s inquiry.
Discussion ensued regarding time sensitivity of the item and amount of money being asked.
Recommendation: 1. AWARD a two-year professional services contract to Samuel A.
Ramirez & Company, Inc. at a discount (fee) of $5.00/bond of the total amount of bonds sold (bonds are sold in $1,000
denominations) for an anticipated not -to-exceed amount of $500,000.00.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes continued this item with no objection heard.
Item No. 21. 2024-0236 CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS ("IFB") 23 -25 FOR PURCHASE OF
DANCE FLOORS, EDGES, AND CARTS (CITY COUNCIL)
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2024-0237 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LYFT, INC. FOR SUBSIDIZED LYFT
RIDES BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Amendment (Exhibit No. 2); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was continued to the next meeting with no objection heard.
Item No. 23. 2024-0248 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR
UPGRADED CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIOVISUAL
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT WITH WESTERN A/V DBA
WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL & SECURITY (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Western A/V, a California corporation (DBA Western Audio Visual & Security), for audiovisual system equipment purchase and installation, 5-year software license, 5-year maintenance, support and associated services for an amount not to exceed $542,444.57 (Exhibit No. 1; Contract"); and
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as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2024-0212 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DATA CENTER COLOCATION AND MANAGED SERVICES. (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with EvoDC, LLC for Data Center Colocation and Managed Services, for an amount not to exceed $187,925.00 for a total of term of 5 years; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2024-0216 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACTFOR IT EQUIPMENT WITH IMPEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with IMPEX Technologies, Inc. for hardware, software, maintenance, and support for an amount not to exceed $233,717.97 for a total term of 3 years; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to ex ecute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2024-0254 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1738, WI -FI IN PARKS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Item No. 26 was heard after Item No. 20.
Director Carter gave a PowerPoint presentation and shared a video on free Wi-Fi at the parks.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear gave kudos to staff and asked how the new Wi-Fi at the parks are being received by the community and if any positive feedback or comments from the residents so far . He asked if the city ha s plans to make sure all the residents including senior citizens can easily access the Wi-Fi in the parks.
Director Carter responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s inquiries.
Recommendation: 1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1738: Wi-Fi at City Parks.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
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During discussion of the motion, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton offered comments in support of the item. He thanked Director Carter for the Wi-Fi accessibility at the parks and commended staff and the City management team.
Director Carter thanked the executive team - City Manager Roberts, Jr., Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox, Director Dr. Rodgers, and Network Administrator Mitch Morones for their support.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks thanked Dr. Carter and asked that he look into Wi -Fi connection at the mini parks as well. Director C arter responded in the affirmative.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked if there were computers available at the parks. Director Whittiker, Jr. responded he would provide the services.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chai rman/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
Public Comment
Elizabeth Haik – Item No. 26
Offered comments in support of item; suggested electrical outlets at the parks to connect school provided chrome books, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENT AND VIDEO PRESENTATION
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced on March 19, 2024, the City made history by signing a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) alongside President Parham from California State University Domingu ez Hills (CSUDH). The collaboration is set to bring new opportunities and growth to Carson strengthening the city’s commitment to educate and build a strong relationship with CSUDH. She presented a video of the MOU signing.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented a video of the S tate of the City Address testimonials. She thanked those who were involved in coordinating the State of the City Address.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes presented a video from Marla Tellez of Fox 11 Good Nite LA News highlighting the State of the City Address.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes shared an article from the D aily Breeze on screen. She thanked staff for working on the video.
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Item No. 27. 2024-0217 CONSIDER RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE
OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH
THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1779
(WALNUT AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM
AVALON BOULEVARD WEST TO BILLINGS DRIVE),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1779: Walnut Avenue Roadway Improvements from Avalon Boulevard west to Billings Drive.
2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Walnut Street Improvement is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (c) and 15301(d) 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. 1779: Walnut Avenue Ro adway Improvements from Avalon Boulevard west to Billings Drive.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2024-0221 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH R.J. NOBLE COMPANY FOR PROJECT
NO. 1393-4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM AND
PROJECT NO. 1411 -4: CITYWIDE ANNUAL CONCRETE
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, MAIN STREET FROM CARSON
STREET TO VICTORIA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE and REAFFIRM the expenditure of the full project contingency totaling $518,620.40 (15%) previously budgeted during the contract award per staff report 2022-500 (Exhibit 3).
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreement with R.J. Noble Company, Inc.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (None)
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DISCUSSION: (Item 29)
Item No. 29. 2024-0167 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. 29 was heard after Announcement and Video Presentation by the Mayor.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes expressed concern of the status of the Youth Commission and encouraged staff to assist with the recruitment of members to the commission.
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 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:
Planning Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes appointed Jaime Monteclaro to the Alternate 1 position on the Planning Commission, thereby, creating a vacancy of the regular member position on the Planning Commission.
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Cha irman Davis -Holmes appointed LaRhonda Brown as Alternate 1 on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
It was moved to ratify the Mayor’s appointments on the Planning Commission and Senior Citizens Advisory Commission on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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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
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared that Tina Keely, Chair of the Human Relations Commission, is still recovering and offered prayers for her quick recovery.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested staff to send Tina Keely a card.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 30)
Item No. 30. 2024-0244 SECOND READING 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 (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS APPLYING
FOR PERMITS FOR CER TAIN LARGE PROJECTS TO
DISCLOSE LABOR VIOLATIONS" (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 30 was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Listed On The Agenda (Members of the Public).
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT, Ordinance No. 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 approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hicks.
During discussion of the motion, City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
This item was heard after Item No. 29.
Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary/Deputy Authority Secretary Simarago presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Christopher R. Witherspoon
Rodney Curtis
Treatha Moore
Raymond L. Cordova
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton shared services for Raymond L. Cordova is Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 1:00 P.M.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Louis Gossett, Jr. to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Da vis-Holmes shared G loria Lewis’ husband passed and asked if a floral arrangement was sent to the family. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would confirm.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks shared that memorial service for Gloria Lewis’ husband is Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 30.
Aisha Woods
Offered comments regarding Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery; requested assistance to clean the property by way of a dumpster, lawn mower, and in-kind donations; would like to meet with the City Council regarding her proposal about the cemetery
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani r eminded the City Council that there was extensive discussion regarding Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery and her office did extensive legal research and reported back publicly that the City Council has no jurisdiction over the matter and would infringe upon the County’s jurisdiction if the City gets involved.
Louis Lee
Gave a progress report on his request for a block grant and if any options available; requested his guitar lessons be broadcast over the city ’s public access channels to assist the community; City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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plans to start his recording arts program at Carson High School; commended the Mayor and City Council for their outstanding work
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested the City Manager to look at the language regarding no dogs in the parks and make sure to be in line what is stated at the parks and to bring back at a City Council meeting in May.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced/reported the following:
• Kudos to City Manager Roberts, Jr., Director Carter, and Deputy City Manager Rahmani, for their support and assistance with the South Bay Ci ties Council of Governments (SBCCOG) General Assembly held on March 28, 2024
• Thanked Council Adie Cac Le for her assistance
• Thanked the Mayor and all those who attended the SBCCOG General Assembly • Glad to be the first Council Member in Carson’s history to represent the City of Carson as Chairperson of the SBCCOG
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear announced/reported the following:
• Attended the SBCCOG Assembly
• Thanked SBCCOG for choosing the Carson Event Center to hold their annual event • Attended the State of the City Address
• Kudos to staff for organizing the State of the City Address and video presentation • Wished everyone a good night
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas announced/reported the following:
• Attended the State of the City Address
• Thanked staff for organizing the State of the City Address • Congratulated Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks for the SBCCOG event
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced the Mervyn Dymally Institute is hosting the Jazz and Arts Festival on A pril 27, 2024 at CSUDH; purchase tickets at axs.com.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced/reported the following:
• Hosted the Homeownership and Rentals Fair along with face and the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation held on March 22, 2024; thanked Council Aides Myeshia Horton, Ravynne Staine, and Cac Le for attending
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• Received an email from B randon Keith of the SBCCOG to announce the SBCCOG Governing Board scheduled a Public Hearing on April 5, 2024, to amend Rule No. 118 which controls the emissions from refinery flares. It will increase mitigation fees and fulfill AB 617 air quality commitment priorities related to refinery flares. She requested the City Manager or staff to attend the Public Hearing and bring back information at a future City Council meeting.
• Clean Air Awards on April 5, 2024
• Hiring teachers for the S ummer Day Camp working with students ages 5 to 12, which starts May 1, 2024; contact the Recreation Division at (310) 847-3570 • Youth Employment Program; ages 14-21; must have a 2.0 GPA and work permit; online applications available on April 1, 2024; 100 slots are available • Autism Acceptance Run Walk on April 6, 2024, from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at CSUDH • Earth Day on April 13, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Dolphin Park combined with Children’s Day
• E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Day on April 20, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Carson City Hall
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 8:19 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
04-16-2024
Approved as Submitted JH/JD 4/0/0/1-LDH