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CITY OF CARSON
MINUTES
CARSON CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 2, 2024
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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 Memb er Jim Dear, and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Cedric Hicks
Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Absent:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas (Entered at 5:05 P.M.)
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; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; and Joshua Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Item No. 1. 2024-0539 PASTOR PAUL STARKS OF GREATER LOVE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH – Not present
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Pastor K.W. Tulloss gave the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 3)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) – None.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.
RECESS:
The meeting was recessed at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.
RECONVENE:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:0 2 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. 2024-0585 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: No reportable action was taken.
Item No. 3. 2024-0586 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 C ity 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: Not considered.
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
Item No. 4. 2024-0466 REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF CARSON
SHERIFF'S STATION
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Lieutenant/Acting Captain Aiello reported/announced the following:
• June 22, 2024 - Attended Supervisor Holly Mitchell's Juneteenth Celebration at Victoria Park
• June 25, 2024 - Met with Cal Water’s managers to discuss partnerships, community engagement, and emergency preparedness
• June 25, 2024 - Attended and spoke at Town Hall Meeting at Veterans Park • June 26, 2024 - Attended and spoke at Town Hall Meeting at Dolphin Park • June 27, 2024 - Attended the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Awards Ceremony held at the Skir ball Center in Los Angeles; announced four Carson Sheriff D eputies received the MADD awards for their proactive work in arresting drunk drivers from the city • July 13, 2024 - Catalytic Converter Event from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.; check social media for further information
• Urged everyone to refrain from using illegal fireworks and asked everyone to celebrate responsibly and enjoy legal consumer grade fireworks (safe and sane)
Item No. 5. 2024-0460 REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Acting Assistant Chief Kane gave a Public Safety Report as follows:
• 924 total responses for the month of June
• 714 of the responses were Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related • 278 of the EMS runs required advanced life-saving interventions by paramedics • 21 fire related responses consisting of 15 outside rubbish or dumpster fires • 3 cooking fires with no injuries
• 1 grass and vegetation fire
• 1 vehicle fire
• 1 mobile recreational vehicle (RV) fire
• Ramping up for the upcoming 4th of July holiday with additional firefighters and apparatus within the city to fa cilitate any additional responses that may occur on the respective holiday
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the homeless encampments along the 110 freeway and if the fires Acting Assistant Chief Kane reported were related to that. Acting Assistant Chief Kane verif ied the 15 outside rubbish and dumpster fires and one grass and vegetation fire were contributed to persons experiencing homelessness.
City Manager Roberts , Jr. added that the corridor area along the 110 f reeway is Cal trans property and wanted the residents to know that it is not Carson jurisdiction. The city has been having a difficult time with getting Cal trans to respond in a timely manner to prevent issues .
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes encouraged City Manager Roberts, Jr. to reach out to Assemblymembers Mike Gipson and Josh Lowenthal on the matter.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear shared with City Manager Roberts, Jr. that Caltrans is a large organization who is focused on building and fixing things, not much into public relations. He stated there needs to be some research done to find out where City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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jurisdiction ends, where it begins and who is responsible. Something needs to be done to fix the problem. The residents feel like the buck is being passed between the county, the city, and the state.
PRESENTATIONS
Item No. 6. 2024-0538 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY (JULY 4TH)
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes made a statement regarding the Veterans Day event and that it has to take place at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day. There was a rumor circulating that the Veterans Day celebration was going to be moved to November 9th; therefore, she addressed the rumor before presenting the proclamation.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes read the proclamation and presented to the Chair of the Veterans Affairs Commission alongside members of the Veterans Affairs Commission who were present. He accepted the proclamation with words of gratitude on behalf of the commission.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes acknowledged Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton’s birthday is on July 8th and invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday.
Veterans Affairs Commissioner Brian Raber offered comments and words of gratitude.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes recognized former Mayor Pro Tem Julie Ruiz-Raber who has been married to Veterans Affairs Commissioner Brian Raber for 65 years.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton announced City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw’s birthday was yesterday on July 1st.
Item No. 7. 2024-0537 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS
AND RECREATION MONTH
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked the following individuals to come forward: Michael Whittiker, Jr. - Director of Community Services, Alex Cainglet - Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission, Kim Cortado – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission er, and Kelvin Brown - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissioner who were present, to receive the proclamation.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks read the proclamation and presented to Chair Alex Cainglet who offered comments and words of gratitude on behalf of the commission.
Item No. 8. 2024-0564 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS PHILIPPINE AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY (JULY 4TH)
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read the proclamation and acknowledged recipient Rex Sampaga who offered comments and words of gratitude. She also acknowledged Ted Benito who offered comments and words of gratitude.
Item No. 9. 2024-0441 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO THE CARSON CULTURAL
ARTS FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF CITY OF
CARSON CULTURAL EVENTS
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes invited the Carson Citizens Cultural Arts Foundation to receive the certificate along with Planning Chair Dian ne Thomas . She thanked the foundation for all their assistance who all received certificates. If anyone is interested in joining the foundation to contact Chair Dianne Thomas at (310) 632-0756.
Item No. 10. 2024-0442 CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION TO THE PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE DAY FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT
OF CITY OF CARSON CULTURAL EVENTS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas presented the certificate to Chairman Alex Cainglet, President Fred Docdocil, and individuals who were present from the Philippine Independence Day Foundation. Fred Docdocil offered comments and words of gratitude on behalf of the foundation. He introduced Chairman Alex Cainglet, Vice Chair Henry Ward, Vice President Noni B elarmino, Treasurer Ely Mangabat, Trustees Manny Solomon, Perlita Rasing, and trustees who were not present. Chairman Alex Cainglet offered comments and words of gratitude.
Item No. 11. 2024-0591 RECOGNITION FOR CITY OF CARSON RECEIVING THE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 FROM
THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item with no objection heard.
Item No. 12. 2024-0592 RECOGNITION FOR CITY OF CARSON RECEIVING AN
AWARD OF MERIT IN THE ECONOMIC PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY FROM THE LOS ANGELES
SECTION OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item with no objection heard.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) – None.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes acknowledged City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr. Bradshaw’s birthday and invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item No. 13. 2024-0155 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES: JUNE 18, 2024 (REGULAR)
Item No. 13 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 Hicks, seconded by Dear and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
CONSENT: (Items 14 to 31)
It was moved to approve Consent Items No. 14 to 31 on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued Items No. 25 and 29 with no objection heard.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted amended Item No. 26 that was provided and posted properly with no objection heard.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear requested to remove Items No. 18 and 22 for discussion.
The motion to approve Consent Items No. 1 4 to 31, except Items No. 18, 22, 25, and 29, 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 Counc il Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Item No. 14. 2024-0549 CONSIDER MONTHLY INVESTMENT AND CASH REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF CARSON, CARSON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY -MONTH
ENDING MAY 31, 2024 (CITY COUNCIL)
ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE.
Item No. 15. 2024-0588 Resolution No. 24 -062, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,899,667.68, DEMAND
CHECK NUMBERS 173680 THROUGH 173934
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 16. 2024-0579 CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY - CITY OF CARSON, FORMER CARSON SUCCESSOR
AGENCY AND CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Recommendation: APPROVE Statement of Investment Policy
ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 17. 2024-0448 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
ACTION: Item No. 17 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 18. 2024-0454 CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 18 was heard after approval of Consent items.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked the City Manager and staff for working together with the consultants, staff , and departments to ensure projects move forward in an efficient , economical way for the city and not inconvenie nce the residents. He asked the City Manager if he anticipates any significant interruptions during the period of construction that the residents need to be aware.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. spoke about the ongoing street repair project which there will be some inconveniences and will try as best as possible to notify residents in advance who will be affected by the upgrades and repairs . Staff will provide alternate routes during the construction/repair period. The small timeframe of the inconvenience for repairing the streets and roads outweighs the years of neglect that has happened.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear spoke about the importance to inform the residents in advance. He inquired if there will be work/construction affecting the City City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Council, Carson Reclamation Authority and commission meetings and will there be a temporary relocation.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded there will be an alternate location for meetings during the upcoming audiovisual upgrades project. Dates and location to be confirmed by the Information Technology and Security Director.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked staff to confirm the budget of $542,445 for the audiovisual upgrades. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative that the project is for City Hall and the Carson Community Center.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes thanked and commended Director Dr. Rodgers and his team for doing a stellar job repairing the streets, sidewalks, and trimming the trees.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes ordered this item received and filed with no objection heard.
Item No. 19. 2024-0531 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
ASSEMBLY BILL 1886, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE
BUILDER'S REMEDY TO BEGIN AS SOON AS THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT OR A COURT DETERMINES A
JURISDICTION'S HOUSING ELEMENT IS OUT OF
COMPLIANCE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of OPPOSITION for Assembly Bill 1886 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 19 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 20. 2024-0532 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND
SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING
SENATE BILL 1037, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STATE
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST A
CITY AND SEEK FINES UP TO $50,000 PER MONTH FOR
FAILURE TO ADOPT A COMPLIANT HOUSING ELEMENT OR
IF THE CITY DOES NOT FOLLOW STATE LAWS THAT
REQUIRE MINISTERIAL APPROVAL OF CERTAIN HOUSING
PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of OPPOSITION for Senate Bill 1037 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 20 was approved on Consent.
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Item No. 21. 2024-0580 CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSE UNLESS
AMENDED AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER
REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 3093, WHICH WOULD
REQUIRE NEW HOMELESS PLANNING REQUIREMENTS ON
CITIES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE a position of OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED for Assembly Bill 3093 and DIRECT staff to transmit a corresponding letter (Exhibit 1).
ACTION: Item No. 21 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 22. 2024-0589 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND
ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
Item No. 22 was heard after Item No. 18.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear encouraged everyone to vote and inquired about the election budget. City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary , Dr.
Bradshaw r esponded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear’s inquiry.
Recommendation: 1. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT Resolution No. 24-063, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Carson, California, Calling For The Holding Of A General Municipa l Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, For The Election Of Certain Officers As Required By The Provisions Of The Laws Of The State Of California; and
2. WAIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT Resolution No.
24-064, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Carson, California, Adopting Regulations For Candidates For Elective Office, Pertaining To Candidate Fees and Candidates Statements Submitted To The Voters At A General Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and
3. W AIVE FURTHER READING AND ADOPT Resolution No.
24-065, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Carson, California, Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Los Angeles To Order The Consolidation Of A General
Municipal Election To Be Held On November 5, 2024 With The Statewide General Election To Be Held In The County of Los Angeles The Same Day; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Los Angeles to Canvass The Returns Of Said General Municipal Election; And To Request That The
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Of Said County Be Permitted To Render Election Services To The City Of Carson Relating To The City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Conduct Of Said General Municipal Election Pursuant To
California Elections Code Section 10403
ACTION: It was moved to approve staff recommendations on motion of Dear, seconded by Hilton and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes, Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Item No. 23. 2024-0566 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
(C22-209) TO EXTEND TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, TO
FULFILL THE UPDATED SCOPE OF WORK FOR ALL
ANIMALS STATEWIDE ANIMAL SHELTER ASSI STANCE
PROGRAM GRANT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the "First Amendment to Shelter Services
Agreement" with THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA on behalf of its Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager t o sign the proposed
amendment subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 23 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 24. 2024-0584 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ADMINSURE INC. CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 15,
2024 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2025 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Adminsure, Inc. contract, extending the term through August 14, 2025, at a cost of $112,356.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amend ment to the AdminSure contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney
ACTION: Item No. 24 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 25. 2024-0185 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24 -060 AND
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GRAFFITI PROTECTIV E COATINGS, INC. (GPC) FOR
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GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Contract Services Agreement to Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) in a total amount not-to-exceed $129,600.00 for Graffiti Removal Services for a one -year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a Contract Services
Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. WAIVE further reading an d ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -060, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND."
ACTION: Item No. 25 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 26. 2024-0390 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC. AND
THE CITY OF CARSON FOR EQUITY LEASING AND
MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES. (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management and addendum.
2. APPROVE the Full Maintenance Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management and addendum.
3. APPROVE the Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental
Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management and addendum.
4. APPROVE the 14 Schedule Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute all 14 Schedule Agreements and the Mayor to execute the remaining Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management.
ACTION: Item No. 26 was approved on Consent.
City Manager Roberts, Jr. noted amended Item No. 26 that was provided and posted properly with no objection heard.
Item No. 27. 2024-0542 CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF EXEMPTION” IN THE
OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK AND WITH
THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1722
(213TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT), 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. 1722: 213th Street Rehabilitation Project from City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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Main Street to Avalon Boulevard.
2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Project No. 1722: 213th Street Rehabilitatio n Project from Main St reet to Avalon B oulevard a re categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
3. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk and with the State Clearing House at the Governor's Office of Planning and Research for Project No. 1722: 213th Street Rehabilitation Project from Main Street to Avalon Boulevard.
ACTION: Item No. 27 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 28. 2024-0570 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. FOR INVOICES FOR
SERVICES RENDERED TO CLEAN UP AND DISPOSE OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CITYWIDE (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the contract requirements of the Carson Municipal Code ("CMC") pursuant to Carson Municipal Code 2605(b)(2)(ii); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Ocean Blue in the total amount of $28,347.80 to pay three (3) outstanding invoices received to date for FY 23/24.
ACTION: Item No. 28 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 29. 2024-0572 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO
NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AUTHORIZING A
3.48% CONSUMER PRICE INDEX COST OF LIVING RATE
ADJUSTMENT AND CONTRACT TERMS AND APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 24-059, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND"
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the proposed Seventh Amendment to Contract
Services Agreement between Nationwide Environmental
Services, Inc., a division of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., and City of Carson, to approve an annual Consumer Price Index rate
adjustment of 3.48% for FY 2024 -25 in a monthly amount not-to-exceed $39,601.62, thereby increasing the total annual contract sum under the Agreement to $1,177,579.32, and
establish a contract term end date of June 30, 2025 with two one-year City options to extend; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Seventh Amendment subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -059, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
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CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND"
(Exhibit No. 3).
ACTION: Item No. 29 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 30. 2024-0578 CONSIDER AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT TO INTERIOR PLUS, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL
BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
RENOVATION AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO.
24-067, AMENDING T HE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET IN
THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCORPORATE PROJECT
NO. 1731 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the proposed Public Works Agreement with Interior Plus, Inc., a California corporation, for Project 1731: City Hall Basement Renovation (Exhibit No. 1) ("Agreement").
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Public Works Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 24 -067 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO
INCORPORATE PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL
BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
RENOVATION"
ACTION: Item No. 30 was approved on Consent.
Item No. 31. 2024-0581 CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT (C-22-202) AND PURCHASE ORDER (22300822)
WITH GOFORTH & MARTI TO PURCHASE, DELIVER, AND
INSTALL OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE CITY HALL
BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
RENOVATION PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 4 to the Pu rchase Agreement by and between the City of Carson and Goforth & Marti to purchase, deliver, and install office furniture for the City's basement renovation project at City Hall for a cost of $618,134.20 and to install both solid and glass walls as part of the same project for a cost of $466,480.96 totaling $1,084,615.16, bringing the adjusted total Agreement Price to $2,841,676.18. (Exhibit No.1)
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4, following City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
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approval as to form by the City Attorney.
ACTION: Item No. 31 was approved on Consent.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None
DISCUSSION: (Item 32)
Item No. 32. 2024-0478 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. 32 was heard after Item No. 22.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks stated he was notified that the Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee has not been able to have a quorum.
He asked if the Mayor and City Council will be notified of their appointees non -attendance at meetings. City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw responded to Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hick’s inquiry.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes stated she was also notified of a lack of quorum of the Public Safety Commission and Public Works Commission. She requested staff to notify the Mayor and City Council when there is no quorum of the commissions, committees, and boards.
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton asked who his appointee is on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw confirmed his appointee is Dr. Vergie Seymore.
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:
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Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear appointed Andrea Billasana as his uncontested appointment on the Youth Commission. He stated he would provide his appointee’s contact information to the City Clerk.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas removed Louis Cogut from the Public Safety Commission and requested the City Clerk to post the vacancy notice . City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw responded in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: (Item 33)
Item No. 33. 2024-0590 ORDINANCE NO. 24 -2407: ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 26 -21
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND CARSON MAIN
STREET LLC, AND ORDINANCE NO. 24-2408: ADOPTION OF
AN ORDINANCE 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), FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED
BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT
20601 S. MAIN STREET, APN 7336-003-043 (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 24 -2407 "AN
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA: (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGA TION MONITORING AND
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"; AND
2. CONDUCT a Second Reading by title only and with further reading waived, and ADOPT Ordinance No. 24 -2408 "AN
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: (1) ADOPTING MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITI GATION 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 SITE'S ZONING FROM MANUFACTURING LIGHT
WITH ORGANIC REFUSE LANDFILL OVERLAY AND DESIGN
OVERLAY REVIEW (ML -ORL-D) TO FIGUEROA STREET
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BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN ZONIN G SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, FOR A PROPOSED BUSINESS
PARK PROJECT AT 20601 S. MAIN STREET".
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 Member/Authority Board Member Hicks , and Coun cil 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:
Oudy Wall, Jr.
Lillie Belle Bumpers
Juanita Pope
Michael Rubio
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 singing Happy Birthday to City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw.
Brandi Lewin
Gave an update on the task force which has an initiative for a grocery store coming to the community. She mentioned Mayor Pro Tempore Hilton and Council Member Hicks along with Council Aides Cac Le and K.W. Tulloss attended the community meeting. The next meeting is scheduled on July 18, 2024 at My Fathers Barbecue. She thanked the Mayor and City Council for their collaboration. She asked about discretionary funds or resources to assist with the growth of the task force. She asked how to further follow up regarding her claim (rock hit her windshield) and has not heard any follow up.
Julie Ruiz-Raber
Thanked the Mayor, City Council, and staff for the sponsorship of their luau on Friday on behalf of the senior citizens. She gave a shout out to the Carson Women ’s Club who gave away scholarships to deserving students last month. Also, on the 4th of July, the Carson Women ’s Club will be serving lunch to all five fire stations in Carson which they have been doing since the year after 9/11.
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Kim Cortado – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissioner Announced/reported the following: Baseball, T -Ball and Softball Awards Banquets at parks; Calas Park Awards Ban quet on July 6, 2024 , at 12:00 P.M.; Philippine Independence Day Celebration, Juneteenth Celebration, and the Samoan Heritage Festival at Foisia Park, were all great events; Town Hall Meeting on July 10, 2024 at Calas Park; wished City Clerk, Dr.
Bradshaw and Mayor Pro Tempore , Dr. Hilton a Happy Birthday; announced her birthday last week who joined the 50’s club
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday to Kim Cortado.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks noted the Town Hall Meeting on July 10, 2024 is postponed.
Kim Cortado noted it has been six years to the day that the city made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for 933 people making slime simultaneously at Carson Park. Parks make life better.
This item was heard again after Memorial Adjournments.
Chike Nweke
Invited the Mayor and City Council to the Opening Ceremony of the African International Trade Summit he and his colleagues are hosting at the Carson Civic Center on July 20 and 21, 2024 starting at 11:00 A.M. He introduced his colleagues Eziada ‘Shade’ Balogun and Prince.
Eziada ‘Shade’ Balogun
Offered comments regarding the goal of the African International Trade Summit.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes referred Chike Nweke to meet with the Public Information Office and staff regarding the visit from Aqua, Nigeria in October 2024.
Laverne Russeau
Inquired about the plans for the empty buildings (formerly drug store and the 99 Cent Store) that are in the shopping center off of University Drive and Avalon Boulevard
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman , Dr. Hilton responded although the empty buildings are located in his district, they are private properties. However, there is a Grocery Store Task Force as Brandi Lewin mentioned earlier. He referred Laverne Russeau to his Council Aide K.W. Tulloss for more information.
Deborah Hilliard
Stated she is new to the Carson area and asked the Mayor and City Council if they would consider a Trader Joe’s Store in Carson. Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman, Dr. Hilton responded to her question.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes referred Deborah Hilliard to the Council Aides to provide her contact information.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks asked staff to bring back a report with renderings regarding the Mills Park renovation and a citywide tree planting project.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear thanked staff for thei r efforts regarding the graffiti removal.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked about a future T own Hall meeting to provide an update on City projects such as the beautification project to be held at the Carson Community Center. She also asked to be included in the future meeting with Cheke Nweke.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Hicks announced /reported the following:
• Second Expungement Clinic Event on July 25, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Carson Community Center; for more information call (562) 478-4679 • Fifth Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk on September 14, 2024 • September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month
• Town Hall Meeting scheduled on July 10, 2024 is cancelled • Town Hall Meeting on August 1, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. at Mills Park
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes commended staff and volunteers for a stellar job on the Samoan Heritage event . She requested the City Manager to prepare Certificates of Recognition to present to the organizing committee at a future meeting.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis -Holmes asked if signs listing the fines of illegal fireworks was posted for the public. Assistant City Manager , Dr. Lennox responded the notice of fireworks fines and increases were posted through the Public Information Office via social media and the City website. The Revenue Team mailed letters to the residents. Discussion ensued regarding notification through el ectronic signs and marquees. Assistant City Manager , Dr. Lennox confirmed the reader boards are in use and include the illegal fireworks fines.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked how many citations have been issued this year. Emergency Services Manager Nora Garcia shared that the Sheriff Department already issued 110 citations . The electronic message boards are up with the message warning individuals that the illegal fireworks fines are up to $5,000.
Director Jefferson clarified the illegal fireworks fines: $2,000 for the first citation, $3,000 for the second citation; and $5,000 for each citation after.
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes thanked staff and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July holiday.
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear wished everyone a Happy American Independence Day.
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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 8:01 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
07-16-2024
Approved as Submitted CH/JD 5/0