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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 22, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Jawane Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks (Entered during Closed Session)
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 Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2024-0385 PASTOR PRENTISS LEWIS OF GREATER STARLIGHT
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Prentiss Lewis gave the invocation.
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)
This item was heard after Item No. 29.
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 with Hicks absent.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:21 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes with all members previously noted present including Hicks.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani provided the Closed Session report as follows:
Item No. 2. 2024-0371 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
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.
ACTION: Did not take up.
Item No. 3. 2024-0422 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 two cases.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 4. 2024-0372 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 confer with leg al 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: Did not take up.
Item No. 5. 2024-0403 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City 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. 19STCP01720.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 6. 2024-0404 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 is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Lemos, Paul v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Long Beach. (WCAB) Case No.
ADJ15416145.
ACTION: No reportable action was taken.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 7. 2024-0142 REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JONES OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION – Not present.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 8. 2024-0358 PRESENTATION TO MR. GIL SMITH IN HONOR OF HIS 90TH
BIRTHDAY
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Mr. Gil Smith who turned 90 years old on May 9th.
Mayor and City Council wished Mr. Gil Smith a Happy Birthday and presented a plaque to him.
He offered comments and words of gratitude. Mrs. Shirley Smith also offered comments and
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words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday to Mr. Gil Smith.
Item No. 9. 2024-0373 RECOGNITION HONORING SUNNY SOLTANI AND PAM LEE
FOR THE RECENT COURT RULING STRIKING DOWN
SENATE BILL 9 (2021) AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN FAVOR
OF FIVE CALIFORNIA CHARTER CITIES, I NCLUDING THE
CITY OF CARSON
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes acknowledged Sunny Soltani, Pam Lee, and Shukan Patel for their leadership in the case regarding Senate Bill 9. The cities of Carson, Redondo Beach, Del Mar, Whittier, and Torrance participated in the lawsuit.
Mayor and City Council presented a plaque each to Sunny Soltani, Pam Lee, and Shukan Patel.
Sunny Soltani and Pam Lee offered comments.
Item No. 10. 2024-0384 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS STROKE
AWARENESS MONTH
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks introduced Baltazar Villalpando, participant of the Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O’Neal Stroke Center.
Ms. Gentry offered comments about the Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O’Neal Stroke Center and words of gratitude.
Mayor and City Council presented the proclamation to Ms. Gentry who is a widow of the Joseph P. O’Neal Stroke Center participant, Baltazar Villalpando and staff.
Item No. 11. 2024-0396 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2024 AS ARBOR
DAY IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes acknowledged Director of Public Works, Dr. Arlington Rodgers.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation and presented to Director, Dr. Rodgers who offered comments and words of gratitude.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR) – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 12. 2024-0154 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: MAY 7, 2024 (REGULAR)
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Item No. 12 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 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 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 13 to 28)
This item was heard after Oral Communications For Matters Not Listed on the Agenda (Members of the Public).
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 13 to 28 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to remove Items No. 20 and 22 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 13 to 28, except Item s No. 20 and 22, 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/Ag ency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 13. 2024-0376 Resolution No. 24 -046, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS, AS FOLLOWS:
TOTAL OF $5,217,635.86 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS, CHECK
NUMBERS 172968 THROUGH 173227.TOTAL OF $787.50 FOR
CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS, CHECK NUMBERS 1281
THROUGH 1281, WHICH ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE
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FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, USING BOND
PROCEEDS TRANSFERRED FROM THE SUCCESOR
AGENCY TO THE CITY
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 14. 2024-0378 Resolution No. 24-05-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,325.74, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
HA-001986 through HA-001991
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 15. 2024-0380 Resolution No. 24-05-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,749.35, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS
SA-001919 THROUGH SA-001924
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2024-0360 CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL
BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF
MARCH AND APRIL OF 2024 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
RECEIVE and FILE this information.
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2024-0367 CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS
APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 21, 2024 THROUGH
APRIL 30, 2024 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. 2024-0363 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING APRIL 30, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
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ACTION: Item No. 18 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 19. 2024-0392 CONSIDER A REJECTION OF PROPOSALS FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) 23 -036 CITYWIDE DOCUMENT
SCANNING SERVICES, 23 -018 HUMAN RESOURCES
CONSULTANT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYEE
RECRUITMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND RETENTION AND
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) 23 -004Q
HISTORIAN, INTERACTIVE MAP, AND DIGITAL CONTENT
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. REJECT all proposals and submittals received in response to RFP 23-036, RFP 23-018, and RFQ 23-004Q.
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2024-0349 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24 -044,
APPROVING THE BUDGET TRANSFERS IN FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 IN PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCREASE THE ANIMAL
CONTROL CONTRACT BUDGET
Item No. 20 was heard after discussion of Items No. 22 and 23.
Recommendation: ADOPT Resolution No. 24-044, "A resolution of the City of Carson City Council approving the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget transfers for public safety to increase contract budget for the animal control contract (C19-104) by $150,000".
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Davis-Holmes, 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
Item No. 21. 2024-0273 CONSIDER RESOLUTION N0. 24 -035 APPROVING AN
UPDATED SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE CARSON PROFESSIONALS AND SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION (CPSA) - SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 721 (CITY COUNCIL)
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Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT:
Resolution No. 24 -035, "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 CARSON PROFESSION ALS AND SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION (CPSA) - SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 721, FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 to JUNE 30, 2024."
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2024-0339 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-049 APPROVING
A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON, ACCEPTING
MEASURE M FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,256,700.00
FOR PROJECT NO. 1451: BIKE LANE
INSTALLATION - CARSON STREET, FIGUERO A STREET,
MAIN STREET, AND VICTORIA STREET
Items No. 22 and 23 were heard simultaneously after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested the timeline for the implementation of this project and ensure it will be completed in time for the Olympics and if this coincides with the pavement plan.
City Manager Roberts , Jr. responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks’ inquiry and asked for clarity on the items he r emoved from Consent for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he meant to remove Item No. 22 for discussion and not Item No. 20.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT grant funds in the amount of $5,256,700.00 from Metro.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 24 -049, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING
AGREEMENT 9200000000M460109 FOR PROJECT 1451: BIKE
LANE INSTALLATI ON - CARSON STREET, FIGUEROA
STREET, MAIN STREEET, VICTORIA STREET, LACTMA
PROJECT ID# MM4601.09 AND FTIP# LA9919326"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
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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. 2024-0340 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-048, APPROVING
A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHOR ITY
(METRO) AND THE CITY OF CARSON ACCEPTING MEASURE
M FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,384,400.00 FOR
PROJECT NO. 1452: BIKE LANE INSTALLATION - 223RD ST,
AVALON BOULEVARD, CENTRAL AVENUE, DEL AMO
BOULEVARD, AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE.
Items No. 22 and 23 were heard simultaneously after approval of the Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks wanted to know the timeline for the implementation of this project and ensure it will be done in time for the Olympics and if this coincides with the pavement plan.
City Manager Roberts , Jr. responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks’ inquiry and asked for clarity on the items he removed from Consent for discussion.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board M ember Hicks stated he meant to remove Item No. 22 for discussion and not Item No. 20.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT grant funds in the amount of $5,384,400.00.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 24 -048. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MEASURE M FUNDING
AGREEMENT 9200000000M460110 FOR PROJECT 1452: BIKE
LANE INSTALLATION -223RD STREET, AVALON
BOULEVARD, CENTRAL AVENUE, DEL AMO BOULEVARD,
UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LACTMA PROJECT ID# MM4601.10 AND
FTIP# LA9919335.
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Hicks, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency
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Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 24. 2024-0345 CONSIDER BOND RELEASE FOR TRACT MAP NO. 78226: 175
UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AT CARSON LANDING
LOCATED AT NORTHWEST NORTHEAST CORNER OF
VICTORIA STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the work as complete.
2. ACCEPT the new off-site improvements for public use.
3. AUTHORIZE the release of the Performance bond in the amount of $1,112,900.00 for construction of public sewer improvements for Tract Map No. 78226.
4. AUTHORIZE the release of the Payment bond in the amount of $1,112,900.00 for the construction of public sewer improvements for Tract Map No. 78226.
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to send a copy of the City Council action to the principal, surety, and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
After approval of Items No. 22 and 23, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear referred to Item No. 24 that the title should read “NORTHEAST CORNER” instead of NORTHWEST, with no objection heard.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw stated the minutes will reflect the recommended change as noted by Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear.
Item No. 25. 2024-0348 CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO. 1641 GARDENA BOULEVARD
STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM FIGUEROA STREET TO EAST
OF AVALON BOULEVARD.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete Project No. 1641: Gardena Bouleva rd Street Improvement from Figueroa Street to East of Avalon Boulevard.
2. AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 26. 2024-0314 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24 -039 APPROVING
ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE MASTER AGREEMENT
NO. 07-5403S21
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -039, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MASTER
AGREEMENT ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE
AGREEMENT STATE -FUNDED PROJECTS BETWEEN
CALTRANS AND CITY OF CARSON (AGREEMENT NO.
07-5403S21)"
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 27. 2024-0332 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24 -040 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A522 T O THE
ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE MASTER AGREEMENT
NO. 07 -5403S21 FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS FOR
PROJECT NO. 1785 [FEDERAL NO. ATPLNI -5403(031)]:
BICYCLE MASTER PLAN (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -040, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT NO. A522 TO ADMINISTERING
AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE -FUNDED
PROJECTS NO. 07 -5403S21 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION - NON-INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE OF
FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ATPLNI -5403(031): MASTER
BICYCLE PLAN"
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2024-0333 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24 -041 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A523 TO THE
ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE MASTER AGREEMENT
NO. 07 -5403S21 FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS FOR
PROJECT NO. 1534 [FEDERAL NO. ATPL -5403(032)]:
CITY-WIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -041, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT NO. A523 TO ADMINISTERING
AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE -FUNDED
PROJECTS NO. 07 -5403S21 FOR THE PROJECT APPROVAL
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& ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PHASE OF FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. ATP L-5403(032): CITY -WIDE COMMUNITY
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS"
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 29)
Item No. 29. 2024-0274 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NOS. 24 -2407 AND 24 -2408
APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, ZONE
CHANGE NO. 189- 22, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25-21 (FIGUEROA
STREET BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN), AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 26-21 BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CARSON AND CA RSON MAIN STREET LLC, FOR
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED BUSINESS
PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 20601 S.
MAIN STREET, APN 7336-003-043 (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 29 was heard after Item No. 1.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing Report.
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing;
2. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 24 -2408, entitled "AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25 -21 (FIGUEROA STREET BUSINESS
PARK SPECIFIC PLAN) AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 189 -22; (2)
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 25 -21 (FIGUEROA STREET
BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL; AND (3) APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.
189-22 CHANGING THE PROJECT S ITE'S ZONING FROM
MANUFACTURING LIGHT WITH ORGANIC REFUSE LANDFILL
OVERLAY AND DESIGN OVERLAY REVIEW (ML -ORL-D) TO
FIGUEROA STREET BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN
ZONING SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, FOR A
PROPOSED BUSINESS PARK PROJECT AT 20601 S. MAIN
STREET"; AND
3. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 24 -2407, entitled "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1)
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ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING A ND REPORTING PROGRAM
WITH RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 26 -21; AND (2) APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 26-21 BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CARSON AND CARSON MAIN STREET LLC FOR A
PROPOSED BUSINESS PARK PROJECT AT 20601 S. MAIN
STREET."
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open and continued to June 4, 2024 with no objection heard.
DISCUSSION: (Items 30 to 32)
Item No. 30. 2024-0432 CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING
WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH PREPARING A POTENTIAL
NOVEMBER 2024 BALLOT MEASURE TO AMEND CITY
CHARTER TO REMOVE TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED
OFFICIALS IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 30 was heard after Item No. 24.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. gave a report.
Mayor and City Council offered comments in support of the item.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked about the need for town hall meetings that was mentioned in the staff report. City Manager Roberts, Jr. stated that the purpose is to educate the voters what the ballot measure will be proposing and information what the current City Charter entails.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked what the vote tonight means as far as 'yes' vote.
City Attorney , City Manager, and City Clerk responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s inquiry about the direction needed to get the measure on the ballot including the cost for educating the residents and the cost of placing it on the ballot.
Recommendation: PROVIDE direction to staff whether to proceed with the proposed ballot measure.
ACTION: It was moved to direct staff to proceed with the proposed ballot measure and bring back the specifics for the ballot measure (educational information, cost, resolution) on motion of Hicks, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency
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Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 31. 2024-0370 CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2403 THAT WOULD AMEND SECTION 3301 (ADDITION TO ANIMAL
CONTROL ORDINANCE) OF CHAPTER 3 (POUND
REGULATIONS) OF ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE
RESTRICTIONS AGAINST ENTRY OF DOGS IN PUBLIC
PARKS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASHING OF DOGS
THAT ARE EXCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PROHIBITION
AGAINST ENTRY (CITY COUNCIL)
Director Whittiker, Jr. gave a report.
Recommendation: INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 24 -2403, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3301 (ADDITION TO ANIMAL CONTROL
ORDINANCE) OF CH APTER 3 (POUND REGULATIONS) OF
ARTICLE III (PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE RESTRICTIONS
AGAINST ENTRY OF DOGS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR LEASHING OF DOGS THAT ARE
EXCEPTED FROM THE GENERAL PROHIBITION AG AINST
ENTRY." (Exhibit No. 1)
ACTION: It was moved to Introduce Ordinance No. 24-2403, as read by title only, on motion of Hilton, seconded by Davis-Holmes and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davi s-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. 32. 2024-0170 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 (CON TESTED AND UNCONTESTED)
APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS EXCEPT PLANNING
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COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (CITY
COUNCIL)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear gave an update on Human Relations Commission Chairperson Tina Keely who is still in rehab. Sending prayers for her recovery.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested staff to send a card to Chairperson Tina Keely.
Upon inquiry, City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave an update of the Youth Commission since the last City Council meeting.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked for a prospective Youth Commission list.
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:
Environmental Commission
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes removed her appointee Nadine Gills-Ward from the Environmental Commission.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chai rman Davis -Holmes inquired about the Public Works Commission not meeting regularly due to lack of a quorum.
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw responded to her inquiry.
Director Whittiker, Jr. provided a list of prospective Youth Commission applicants as follows:
Liv Williams
Khristopher Redway
Skylar Martinez
Jazcidi Mitchell
Kayla Homna
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Juan Estrada
Lea Macias
Ki Mia Hornsby
Joshua Moore
Zoey Smith
Hannah Mitchell
Erionna Catchings
Lewis Colson
Director Whittiker, Jr. stated he would provide the names and contact information to the City Clerk.
It was moved to 1) Appoint the individuals whose names were provided by Director Whittiker, Jr. to the Youth Commission and 2) Ratify the Mayor’s removal of Nadine Gills -Ward from the Environmental Commission on motion of Davis -Holmes, 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 Vi ce 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
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes directed staff to inform the Mayor and City Council of members of the commissions, committees, and boards who have not been attending the meetings.
Director, Dr. Rodgers gave an update of the Public Works Commission.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 33)
Item No. 33. 2024-0375 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2410, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12
(INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS) TO ARTICLE III
(PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS” (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following action:
CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with full reading waived, and ADOPT, Ordinance No. Ordinance 24-2410, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12
(INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS) TO ARTICLE III
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(PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS"
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendation on motion of Davis-Holmes, 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
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:
John Marcelin
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton requested to add Pastor Victor Lewis and Aaron Bryant 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 Item No. 11.
Brandi Lewin
Requested that presentations/recognitions be done at a separate meeting; gave an update of ongoing efforts regarding the façade improvements and the Task Force to work on a quality grocery store; announced Task Force meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.
(Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton exited the meeting at 7:00 P.M. and reentered the meeting at 7:03 P.M.)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes requested the City Manager and City Attorney to meet with Brandi Lewin to work on a solution regarding the shopping center management issue.
Kimberly Cortado – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissioner Announced the following events:
• Memorial Day Tribute, Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Carson Event Center
• Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Mills
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Park
• Philippine Independence Day, Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Veterans Park
• Samoan Heritage Festi val, Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Foisia Park (formerly known as Scott Park)
• Thanked Mayor, City Council, and staff for all the hard work planning events • Congratulations to the 20th Anniversary of the Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O’Neal Stroke Center
• Chair Volleyball was held today
• Ensures that hot meals are available for the stroke survivors with suggested donation • Lunch available for seniors five days a week at the Carson Event Center from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. hosted by the YMCA
This item was heard again after Item No. 12.
Robert Lesley
Offered comments regarding Senate Bill 9 and the lawsuit
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes updated Robert Lesley that the city was victorious in the lawsuit regarding Senate Bill 9.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
This item was heard after Memorial Adjournments.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested to bring back an item to address graffiti issue.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks requested a prayer for Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board Member Tom King’s wife who suffered an injury.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear stated h e attended the International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC) commonly called the development/reta il conference that takes place annually in Las Vegas. The city had a booth at the conference and praised staff who were in attendance.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked the Council Aides for the video presentation and staff for doing a great job on the city booth.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas stated she attended the ICSC in Las Vegas and commended staff for a great job.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton reported/announced the following:
• Concurred with his Council colleague’s comments regarding ICSC
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• Announced there will be some expected movement tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. on the corner of Turmont and Weiser
• Asked the City Attorney for an open-ended warrant on a property to be able to access as needed and not have to wait another six months to comply • Requested paving schedule for Avalon Boulevard from Public Works since he received a call from a former resident of Scottsdale
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes inquired about the Carousel Tract meeting. Assistant City Manager Raymond responded to her inquiry.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks reported/announced the following:
• Attended the California Contract Cities Association conference in Indian Wells • Officially a member of the Executive Board for the California Contract Cities Association • Attended the ICSC in Las Vegas
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 8:05 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
06-04-2024
Approved as Submitted JD/CH 5/0