CITY OF CARSON
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1
Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk
Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember
Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Monica Cooper, City Treasurer
“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk ’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting .” (Government Code Section 54954.2)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods. There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non -Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
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CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY /HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK):
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
1. 2024-0136Item No.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 4)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED
SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
2. 2024-0275 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
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: Watson Land Company v. City of Carson, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No .
19STCP019720.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
3. 2024-0278 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
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.
4. 2024-0286 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: A closed session will 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.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED
SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
5. 2024-0140Item No.
PRESENTATIONS
6. 2024-0228Item No.
7. 2024-0078Item No.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority /Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council /Housing Authority /Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
8. 2024-0152 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 2, 2024
(REGULAR)
Item No.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
2024 APRIL 2 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf Attachments:
9. 2024-0294 APPROVAL OF 2021 BACKLOG OF CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
Item No.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
2021 APRIL 20 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 MAY 4 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 MAY 5 CC Spec Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 MAY 18 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JUNE 1 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JUNE 3 CC Spec Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JUNE 15 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JUNE 16 CC Spec Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JUNE 22 CC Special Meeting Minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JULY 6 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JULY 15 CC Adj Spec Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 JULY 20 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
2021 AUG 3 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf
Attachments:
CONSENT: (Items 10 to 23)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION.
These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
10. 2024-0289 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR
AGENCY-MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2024
(CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
Cash rpt Mar 2024
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUMMARYMarch 2024
CITY OF CARSON PORTFOLIO RESERVES SUCCESSOR March 2024 Attachments:
11. 2024-0287 Resolution No. 24-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,110.63, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS SA-001917 THROUGH SA-001918
Item No.
Exhibit 1 CSA Demand Reso #24-04-CSA Attachments:
12. 2024-0282 Resolution No. 24-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,243.67, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS HA-001981 through HA-001985
Item No.
Exhibit 1 CHA Demand Reso# 24-04-CHA Attachments:
13. 2024-0281 Resolution No. 24-033, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,285,675.68,
DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 172403 THROUGH 172604
Item No.
Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # 2024-0281 Reso# 24-033 Attachments:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
14. 2024-0284 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF
THE AGREEMENT WITH BRI CONSULTING
GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES
FOR THE OIL INDUSTRY BUSINESS LICENSE
TAX (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Contract
Services by and between the City of Carson and BRI Consulting Group Inc. to increase the contract sum to $ 552,946.95 and extend the term to March 31, 2025; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BRI Consultant Amendment No. 2 to Contract(972861.1)
BRI Consulting COI
Attachments:
15. 2024-0247 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
FOR DARK FIBER WITH CROWN CASTLE FIBER
LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Crown Castle, Inc. for Dark Fiber Leases for an amount not to exceed $ 1,072,000 for a total term of 10 years; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Public Works and Services Contract Crown Castle(973911.2) Attachments:
16. 2024-0293 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
FOR IT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
WITH VARDATA LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Vardata LLC for hardware, software, maintenance and support for an amount not to exceed $446,763.87 for a total term of 5 years; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
VARDATA Agreement(975470.1) Attachments:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
17. 2024-0279 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LYFT, INC.
FOR SUBSIDIZED LYFT RIDES BY ONE
ADDITIONAL YEAR (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Amendment (Exhibit No. 2; "Amendment"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Amendment, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Exhibit No. 1 - Agreement
Exhibit No. 2 - Amendment
Attachments:
18. 2023-0959 CONSIDER CO-SPONSORING THE ADULT REAL
RUN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER a co -sponsorship request from Real Run Enterprise Incorporated that includes a total of $ 35,069 in waived facility rental and staff fees for use of the Veterans Sports Complex.
2. CONSIDER Real Run Enterprise Incorporated's request for the City to provide Summer Youth Workers at a total cost of $3,328.
Real Run Enterprise_Non Profit
Real Run Permit at Veterans SportsComplex
Attachments:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
19. 2024-0263 CONSIDER APPROVING (1) THE PURCHASE OF
FOUR PANAVIEW
BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL/WRESTLING
SCOREBOARDS FROM DAKTRONICS, INC. FOR
VETERANS SPORTSCOMPLEX AND FOISIA
PARK, AND (2) A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
WITH CUSTOM SIGNS INC. TO REMOVE,
INSTALL, OR MOVE SCOREBOARDS AT
VETERANS SPORTSCOMPLEX, FOISIA PARK,
AND STEVENSON PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE all of the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2610, and APPROVE the
purchase of four (4) new PanaView Basketball /Volleyball/Wrestling Scoreboards and additional accessories /supplies as shown in Exhibit No. 1 from Daktronics, Inc ., an authorized dealer, for a total not-to-exceed cost of $ 51,558.06, by the Purchasing Manager via a purchase order pursuant to CMC Section 2611(g) ( Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption) and Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement #R220601.
2. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Custom Signs, Inc. for a total not -to-exceed Contract Sum of $ 28,200 (Exhibit No. 7; the Agreement");
3. APPROVE a contingency in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Contract Sum set forth in the Agreement ($1,410) to cover any unforeseen extra work that may be needed pursuant to Section
1.12(a)-(b) of the Agreement; and
4. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Agreement, following
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
839818-1-2_Veterans SportsComplex & Foisia Park Quote
Daktronics - Basketball Scoreboard - BB-2155 Product Data Sheets (6 x 10)_ VSC & Foisia Scoreboards_VSC Daktronics_ Shot Clocks_ BB-2114
Veterans SportsComplex Scoreboard Ref_ Daktronics_ VSC
Foisia Park Scoreboard Ref_ Daktonics_ VSC
Purchasing Waiver -Gym Scoreboards
Custom Signs PW Agreement (Gym Basketball Scoreboards) (draft 4.5.24)(970403.4) Attachments:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
20. 2024-0283 CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TRANSIT LIABILITY
INSURANCE FOR POLICY PERIOD MAY 1, 2024
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025 THROUGH
CALIFORNIA TRANSIT INDEMNITY POOL, A
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
APPROVE the renewal of transit liability insurance for the policy period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, though California Transit Indemnity Pool with a limit of $ 25,000,000 and self -insured retention (deductible) of $ 250,000, for a not -to-exceed annual premium of $150,000.
21. 2024-0272 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-034
APPROVING AN UPDATED SUCCESSOR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY
AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) PART
TIME UNION, LOCAL 809 (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT:
Resolution No. 24-034, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
U P D A T E D S U C C E S S O R M E M O R A N D U M O F
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) PART TIME UNION,
LOCAL 809, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE
2023."
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 24-034 - AFCSME 809 PT MOU 2017-2023 Attachments:
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
22. 2024-0280 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DYETT & BHATIA,
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS TO
COMPLETE THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN AND ZONING CODE UPDATES (CITY
COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners to complete the City's comprehensive General Plan and Zoning Code Updates extending the contract through December 31, 2025 and increasing the contract amount by $80,800.00 from $1,907,664.00 to a
not-to-exceed amount of $1,988,464.00; AND
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreements following approval as to Form by the City Attorney.
Contract Services Agreement_Dyett & Bhatia
Amendment No. 5 Dyett & Bhatia(973552.1)
Attachments:
23. 2024-0250 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE
PROJECT NO. 1683: UPGRADE GYM AND
OFFICE LIGHTING TO LED (LIGHT EMITTING
DIODE) FIXTURES AT STEVENSON AND
VETERANS PARK. (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1683: Park Gym Lighting - Stevenson & Veterans Park
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired ), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
DISCUSSION: (Item 24)
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
24. 2024-0168 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.
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;
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing;
4. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance
with the Maddy Act.
Exhibit 1 - April 16, 2024, Agenda Report Attachments:
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: None
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS
OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority /Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS
NECESSARY)
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT