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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 16, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The mee ting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton 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 Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks, a nd Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes (Excused) and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear (Entered at 5:07 P.M.)
Also Present:
Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; 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 Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2024-0136 REVEREND LUAAO LEASIOLAGI OF SAMOAN
CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
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Reverend Luaao Leasiolagi gave the invocation.
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 5:10 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton to Closed Session.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 5:33 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton with all members previously noted present except Davis-Holmes absent.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 4)
Item No. 2. 2024-0275 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: Watson Land Company v. City of Carson, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
19STCP019720.
ACTION: Item No. 2 was not considered and continued to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
Item No. 3. 2024-0278 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.
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Item No. 4. 2024-0286 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA, and, AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
ACTION: Item No. 4 was not considered and continued to the next City Council meeting with no objection heard.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 5. 2024-0140 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S
STATION
Captain Jones reported/announced the following:
• School Safety and Protocol Meeting with Los Angeles Unified School Police two weeks ago
• Attended the Earth Day Event at Dolphin Park last weekend • Citizens Academy Graduation next week
• Coffee with the Captai n Event, April 24, 2024 , from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at the Calvary Chapel on Vermont Avenue
• Prescription Drug Take Back Event, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. • Pizza with Carson Sheriff Station Event , May 1, 2024 , from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at Chuck E. Cheese
• Deputies taken 18 guns off the streets to date
• Responded to over 11,000 calls for service
• Made over 7,000 proactive investigative o bservation stops to prevent crime from happening
• Prom season/Senior pranks involving toy guns and water guns seen at neighboring cities; asked parents, adults, guardians, and grandparents to discuss with kids on the matter; California Penal Code 20170 Section A states that, “no person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place.”
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 6. 2024-0228 UPDATE FROM L OS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR HOLLY J. MITCHELL'S OFFICE
Kyle Lee introduced himself as Deputy of Constituent Engagement for Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 2nd District. He gave an update and announced the following:
• Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 -17, 2024 - Expanding access to doula services (initiative)
• Early Care and Educational Professionals – celebrated launch of Los Angeles County’s 1st High Road Training partnership in the early care and education sector - Teaching City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Certificate (initiative)
• LA2050 Grants Challenge
• California Abundant Birth Project - $807 cash gift
• Arts Internship
• $1 million Giveaway to improve L.A. County
• 2nd District Townhall, April 17, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. • Film Screening of Respect My Crown, April 25, 2024, at Mount Saint Mary’s University • Racial Justice Learning Exchange, April 27, 2024, from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Magic Johnson Park
The City Council thanked Kyle Lee for his presentation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for K yle Lee’s contact information and provide to the City Manager.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton mentioned Image and You organization from the Small Business Growth Academy Program at CSUDH who would like to participate in the Maternal Health Week. Kyle Lee responded to him.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton offered comments regarding the Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. Library.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked for clarification between the name of the City of Carson Small Business Growth Academy as mentioned by Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton which is a CSUDH program that the city supports. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his question.
Item No. 7. 2024-0078 UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF CARSON SMALL BUSINESS
GROWTH ACADEMY, HOSTED AT CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Item No. 7 was heard after Item No. 15.
David Ochi , Executive Director of the Innovation Incubator, California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) gave an update of the Small Business Growth Academy. He thanked the City Council for their support.
The following individuals introduced themselves and their small business, offered comments and words of gratitude:
Ontwanet Moran – How Money Works Learning Center
Rashanda Siska – High Pressure Designs
Karla Costilla – Masters Trucking Academy LLC
Travell Sawyer – Carson Protective Services, Inc.
Yecenia Campos – Kinemecha Inc.
Sharyn Dent-Bray – 4Savvy Traveling Travel Agency
Heather Slater – Simply Sweets by Heather
Shera Simien – Goalmindworld (AMG Design)
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David Ochi mentioned there are now 9 1 companies who have graduated from the Small Business Growth Academy. He stated he is planning an alumni meeting and congratulated all the participants.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 8. 2024-0152 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 2, 2024 (REGULAR)
Item No. 8 was heard after O ral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 9. 2024-0294 APPROVAL OF 2021 BACKLOG OF CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
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 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
CONSENT: (Items 10 to 23)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 10 to 23 on motion of Hilton, seconded by Dear.
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Item No. 19 for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 15 and 21 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 1 0 to 2 3, except Items No. 15, 19, and 2 1, was unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 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)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
ACTION: Item No. 10 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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
ACTION: Item No. 11 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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
ACTION: Item No. 12 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 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)
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.
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2024-0247 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DARK
FIBER WITH CROWN CASTLE FIBER LLC (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 15 was heard after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested a staff report.
Director Carter gave a report.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the responders to the request for proposal (RFP). Director Carter responded to his question.
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.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation s on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear
Absent: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 16. 2024-0293 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACTFOR IT
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES WITH VARDATA LLC
(CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Vardata LLC for hardware, software, maintenance and support for an amount not to exceed
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$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.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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)
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.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2023-0959 CONSIDER CO -SPONSORING THE ADULT REAL RUN
BASKETBALL LEAGUE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER a co-sponsorship request from Real Run Enterprise Incorporated that inc ludes 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.
ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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 CUSTO M SIGNS INC. TO
REMOVE, INSTALL, OR MOVE SCOREBOARDS AT
VETERANS SPORTSCOMPLEX, FOISIA PARK, AND
STEVENSON PARK (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 19 was heard after Item No. 7.
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
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 City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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$51,558.06, by the Purchasing Manager via a purchase order pursuant to CMC Section 2611(g) (Cooperative Purchasing bidding exemption) and Omnia Partner s 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 per cent (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.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 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)
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 ann ual premium of $150,000.
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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. 21 was heard after Item No. 19.
Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox gave a report.
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Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT:
Resolution No. 24 -034, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 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, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE
2023."
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vic e 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: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes
Item No. 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)
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.
ACTION: Item No. 22 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 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)
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
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ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None
DISCUSSION: (Item 24)
Item No. 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. 24 was heard after Item No. 21.
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: No action was taken on this item.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear commented on Tina Keely , Chair of the Human Relations Commission , who was relocated to another care center and is recuperating. He sends blessings and prayers for her speedy recovery.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: None
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
Henry Leslie Killings
Reverend Cecil “Chip” Murray
Derek Montreal Estes, Sr.
Howard Wheaton, Jr.
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to add Willie Nettles and Dora Wilson, former employee Arnold Carraway’s mother , to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 6.
Richard Bis
Reminded everyone about the Prescription Take Back Day on April 27, 2024
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a plan of action for playground equipment replacement.
Assistant City Manager Dr. Lennox responded the playground equipment replacement is in the design phase and budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Director Whittiker, Jr. stated staff is looking into a different type of material for the playground equipment replacement.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he received calls regarding potholes on University Drive between Avalon Boulevard and Wilmington Avenue. He requested staff to address the potholes and inquired when University Drive will be repaved.
Director Dr. Rodgers responded University Drive will be added to the list for repaving and the potholes are being addressed on Fridays and Saturdays.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a status on the following:
• Gazebo at Calas Park
• Renderings for Mills Park
• Swimming pool solar covers
• Wind screens for the tennis courts
• Cameras at Anderson Park ; reported two people were robbed on the tennis court side which is very dark on Craigjon Avenue
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested staff to replace the lights that are not functioning at Reflections Park. He reported residents submitted service requests regarding the lights.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated he would follow up with t he service requests and provide an update.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced the following:
• Shredding Event, April 20, 2024
• Dymally Institute Jazz Festival, April 27, 2024
• Funeral services for Dr. Reverend Cecil “Chip” Murray on the weekend of April 27, 2024 • Cinco De Mayo, May 4, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) – None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None.
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tempore /Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton.
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Dr. Jawane Hilton
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice
Chairman/Authority Vice 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
05-07-2024
Approved as Submitted JD/CH 4/0/LDH/0