CITY OF CARSON
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024
HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem and District 1
Councilmember
Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember
Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk
Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., District 3 Councilmember
Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember
Monica Cooper, City Treasurer
“In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk ’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting .” (Government Code Section 54954.2)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods. There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON the agenda) and the other for non -Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The Oral Communications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN -PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:
- Email: Public comments can be emailed to cityclerk@carsonca .gov. The cut -off time to submit any email communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk ’s Office or in the white box outside City Hall. The cut -off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or at the white box or any email received will not be read aloud at Council Meeting but will be circulated to the City Council and incorporated into the record.
CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY /HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)
ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK):
FLAG SALUTE:
INVOCATION:
PASTOR DONALD R. COOK II OF FIRST LUTHERAN
OF CARSON AND HARVEST TABERNACLE BIBLE
CHURCH
2024-06091.Item No.
CLOSED SESSION (Items 2 to 7)
REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED
SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY
COUNCIL)
2024-06512.Item No.
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code � 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators (s), regarding labor negotiations with AME, CPSA, and, AFSCME Local 809 and 1017 as well as Unclassified Management.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-06533.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-06734.Item No.
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Candler, Danny v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Van Nuys. ( WCAB) Case No .
ADJ14785335.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-06895.Item No.
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Pulido, Isaias v. City of Carson, Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, Van Nuys. ( WCAB) Case No .
ADJ18022950.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-06866.Item No.
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 1 case(s)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-06497.Item No.
Recommendation: A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in 2 potential case(s).
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED
SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR)
REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS 2024-04618.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
REPORT FROM LT. AIELLO, ACTING CAPTAIN OF
CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION
2024-04689.Item No.
PRESENTATIONS
P R O C L A M A T I O N R E C O G N I Z I N G T H E
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY OF CARSON LA 28
PLANNING COMMITTEE IN PREPARATION FOR THE
2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
2024-068110.Item No.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority /Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council /Housing Authority /Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CITY
C O U N C I L / S U C C E S S O R A G E N C Y / H O U S I N G AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES: JULY 16, 2024
(REGULAR)
2024-049011.Item No.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
2024 JULY 16 CC-CSA-CHA Reg Mtg minutes (FINAL).pdf Attachments:
APPROVAL OF 2016 BACKLOG OF CITY
C O U N C I L / S U C C E S S O R A G E N C Y / H O U S I N G
AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES
2024-067112.Item No.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as listed.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Minutes - CC Special Mtg 01-19-16 - FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 01-19-16 - FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 02-2-16 - FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Special Mtg 02-16-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 02-16-16 - FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 04-05-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 04-19-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 05-03-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Special Mtg 05-16-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 05-17-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Adj Mtg 06-08-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Special Mtg 06-09-16 FINAL.pdf
Minutes - CC Special Budget Mtg 06-13-16 FINAL.pdf
Attachments:
CONSENT: (Items 13 to 33)
ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION.
These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.
Resolution No. 24-073, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,194,906.49, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 174197
THROUGH 174396
2024-066413.Item No.
Exhibit 1 Demand Reg File # 2024-0664 Reso# 24-073 Attachments:
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS
(CITY COUNCIL)
2024-044914.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this report.
Planning Commission Update Attachments:
CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY
COUNCIL)
2024-045515.Item No.
Recommendation: RECEIVE and FILE this informational update.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Community Development Projects
Public Works Projects
Information Technology Projects
Emergency Management and Public Safety Projects
Attachments:
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A
HOME BUSINESS AMNESTY POLICY/PROGRAM
(CITY COUNCIL)
2024-069316.Item No.
Recommendation: AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Council to give staff direction to look further into the opportunity to provide a Home Business Amnesty Program to those affected financially due to the Covid -19 virus.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INITIATE A
HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM
(CITY COUNCIL)
2024-069717.Item No.
Recommendation: AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Council to give staff direction to look further into the opportunity of a Homeless Employment Initiative Program in collaboration with the SouthBay Work Investment Board.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FORMS, AGREEMENTS
AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-079 ALLOWING THE CITY
OF CARSON TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH KROGER CO .
(CITY COUNCIL)
2024-068318.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Settlement Agreement and Participation Form for the City's participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
2. APPROVE the California State -Subdivision Agreement
Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 24-079 approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger Co ., including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary.
Settlement Participation Form for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger Co.
Proposed California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds in the Kroger Co. Settlement Agreement. 2024 Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
Resolution 24-079
Attachments:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council CONSIDER CANCELING THE AUGUST 20, 2024,
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-052819.Item No.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE canceling the August 20, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting by minute order.
C O N S I D E R A N U P D A T E R E G A R D I N G
ENFORCEABILITY OF CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RESTRICTIONS AGAINST CAMPING ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT U .S.
SUPREME COURT DECISION IN CITY OF GRANTS
PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-068720.Item No.
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 24-070 AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 71-111,
BY ADOPTING A REVISED SALARY STRUCTURE
FOR BOTH THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND
GIS ADMINISTRATOR; IN ADDITION, REMOVING THE
GIS ADMINISTRATOR FROM THE AME BARGAINING
UNIT TO THE CPSA BARGAINING UNIT. ( CITY
COUNCIL)
2024-064621.Item No.
Recommendation: WAIVE further reading and ADOPT:
Resolution 24-070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY
ADOPTING A REVISED SALARY STRUCTURE FOR BOTH THE
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR AND GIS ADMINISTRATOR; IN
ADDIITON, TRANSFERRING THE GIS ADMINISTRATOR
CLASSIFICATION FROM THE AME BARGAINING UNIT TO THE
CPSA BARGAINNING UNIT."
GIS Administrator
Resolution No. 24-070
IT&S Organization Chart
Attachments:
CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL
CARE AND CONTROL (LADACC) CONTRACT
(C19-104) BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24 IN PUBLIC
SAFETY (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-067222.Item No.
Recommendation: APPROVE an increase to the Animal Care and Control Contract budget for FY 2023/24 in the amount of $61,187.57.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Exhibit No. 1_Resolution No. 24-044
Exhibit No. 2_Resolution No. 23-106
Exhibit No. 3_LA County FY 2023-24 Service Level and Billing Rates Memo Exhibit No. 4_FY2023-24 Estimate Service Level Schedule Exhibit No. 5_Resolution No. 23-164
Exhibit No. 6_FY2024-25 Estimate Service Level Schedule Attachments:
CONSIDER APPROVING A PURCHASE AND
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS,
INC., TO PURCHASE AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM
MATERIALS FOR PROJECT NO. 1731: CITY HALL
BASEMENT /EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-068023.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE the proposed Purchase and Services Agreement with Johnson Controls to purchase the specialized materials required for the Emergency Operations Center - Audio Visual Systems and provide five -year of equipment services in the amount not to exceed $1,022,321.75; and
2. AUTHORIZE Mayor to execute the Purchase and Services Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Exhibit No. 1_Purchase and Service Agreement
Exhibit No. 2_JC Cost Proposal and Bill of Materials
Exhibit No. 3_Sourcewell Johnson Controls Contract
Exhibit No. 4_Cooperative Purchasing Waiver
Attachments:
CONSIDER REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED
FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS (“IFB”) 24-15 FOR
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-067524.Item No.
Recommendation: REJECT all bids received for Invitation for Bids ("IFB") 24-15 for Crossing Guard Services.
Bid Register Attachments:
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS
FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES,
MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT WITH DELL
MARKETING L.P. (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-068425.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Dell Marketing L .P. for software licenses, including software maintenance, and software support for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 865,174.20, for a term of 3 years.
2. APPROVE Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment Agreement.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contracts with Dell Marketing L .P. and Microsoft after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Exhibit No. 1 - Dell Microsoft Participation Agreement
Exhibit No. 2 - County of Riverside Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Exhibit No. 3 - County of Riverside Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Extension Amendment No. 1 Exhibit No. 4 - Dell Marketing L.P. Quote
Exhibit No. 5 -- Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment
Exhibit No. 6 - Purchasing Waiver
Attachments:
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
FOR DARK FIBER WITH CROWN CASTLE FIBER LLC
(CITY COUNCIL)
2024-066926.Item No.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE a contract with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for Dark Fiber Licenses for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000 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.
City_of_Carson. Telecommunications License Agreement.7.24.2024 (SignedByVendor) Attachments:
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTER COLOCATION
AND MANAGED SERVICES. (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-067027.Item No.
Recommendation: 1. APPROVE and RATIFY the Agreement with EvoDC, LLC for Data Center Colocation and Managed Service that was approved by City Council on April 2, 2024, for $207,628.28.
2. APPROVE Amendment No .1 to Agreement with EvoDC, LLC for Data Center Colocation and Managed Services.
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EvoDC Amendment 1(999350.1)
EvoDC LLC Agreement(971208.1)
Attachments:
CONSIDER AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GENERAL
LIABILITY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
2024-065928.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 WITH TWO
OPTIONAL ONE -YEAR EXTENSIONS THEREAFTER,
TO CARL WARREN & COMPANY, LLC (CITY
COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD and APPROVE the Agreement for Contract Services between the City of Carson and Carl Warren & Company, LLC, attached as Exhibit No. 1 (the "Agreement"); and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
1. New Carl Warren Contract - Final 7.29.24 (clean).pdf Attachments:
CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $10,000 PARKS
CALIFORNIA GRANT THAT WOULD SUPPORT THE
CITY OF CARSON'S URBAN WILDLIFE
ADVENTURES PROGRAM
2024-065429.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the Parks California grant award in the amount of $10,000 to support the City of Carson's Urban Wildlife Adventures Project;
2. APPROVE the proposed Grant Agreement between the City of Carson and Parks California (Exhibit No. 1), and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
3. ADOPT Resolution No. 24-075, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCEPT A
$10,000 PARKS CALIFORNIA GRANT THAT WILL SUPPORT
THE CITY'S URBAN WILDLIFE ADVENTURES PROJECT "
(Exhibit No. 2).
Parks CA Grant Agreement
Reso #24-075 - Parks Calilfornia Grant
Attachments:
CONSIDER AWARDING A THREE -YEAR CONTRACT
TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS (WCA) FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027
(CITY COUNCIL)
2024-057130.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a three -year Contract Services Agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc. ( WCA) in a total amount not -to-exceed $2,700,000.00 for tree maintenance services for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027, 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.
Exhibit 1 Bid Docs from City of Temple City
Exhibit 2 Purchasing Waiver WCA
Contract West Coast Arborists
Attachments:
CONSIDER RECORDING A “NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION” IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CLERK AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING
HOUSE FOR PROJECT NO. 1636 (MILLS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS), PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(E)
(1), 15303(E) AND 15323 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES (CITY
COUNCIL)
2024-063431.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the work and call for construction bids for Project No. 1636: Mills Park Improvement Project.
2. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Mills Park Improvement Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Sections 15301(e)(1) 15303(e) and 15323 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. 1636: Mills Park Improvement.
Exhibit 1. Concept Plan
Exhibit 2. Notice of Exemption
Attachments:
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-072,
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 $ 350,000; AND
RECORDING A "NOTICE OF EXEMPTION" IN THE
2024-063732.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK
AND WITH THE STATE CLEARING HOUSE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES FOR
PROJECT NO. 1667: UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC
SIGNAL - AVALON BOULEVARD AT GARDENA
BOULEVARD (CITY COUNCIL)
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT grant funds from Metro in the amount of $350,000.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 24-072, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MEASURE M
AGREEMENT 9200000000M550710 FOR PROJECT 1667 :
UPGRADE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - AVALON BLVD. AND
GARDENA BLVD ., LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROJECT ID No. MM5507.10 AND FTIP
No. LA9919284 (Exhibit No. 3).
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Funding Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4. MAKE the California Environmental Quality Act finding that the proposed Traffic Signal Upgrade at Avalon Boulevard and Gardena Boulevard is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
5. AUTHORIZE staff to record the "Notice of Exemption" in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk for Project 1667: Upgrade Existing Traffic Signal - Avalon Boulevard at Gardena Boulevard (Exhibit No. 4).
1. EXHIBIT 1. Location Map.pdf
EXHIBIT 2. Funding Agreement MM5507.10.pdf
EXHIBIT 3. Resolution 24-072.docx
EXHIBIT 4. Notice of Exemption.pdf
Attachments:
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-078,
APPROVING THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT
BETWEEN GREEN LATINOS AND THE CITY OF
CARSON, ACCEPTING USDA FEDERAL GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,000,000.00 FOR
U R B A N F O R E S T M A S T E R P L A N A N D
IMPLEMENTATION (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-064833.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. ACCEPT the USDA grant funds in the amount of
$1,000,000.00.
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution 24-078, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBAWARD
AGREEMENT WITH GREEN LATINOS TO ACCEPT USDA
FOREST SERVICE URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN
FORESTRY MASTER PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION"
Exhibit 1 Reso 24-078 Green Latinos Subaward Agreement final Attachments:
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: (Item 34)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired ), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION
AND FIRST READING OF AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA: ( 1) ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM WITH RESPECT TO
APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO .
32-22; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CARSON AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC
FOR A PROPOSED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT 23320 ALAMEDA
STREET (APN 7315-020-022) (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-066034.Item No.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council 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. 24-2412, entitled "AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA: ( 1)
ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM WITH
RESPECT TO APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
NO. 32-22; AND (2) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 32-22 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON
AND AVOCET ENERGY STORAGE, LLC FOR A PROPOSED
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECT AT
23320 ALAMEDA STREET (APN 7315-020-022)."
1. EXHIBIT NO 1 Planning Commission Staff Report
EXHIBIT NO 2 Resolution 24-2871
EXHIBIT NO 3 Project List of GP Goals and Policies Compliance EXHIBIT NO 4 Final MMRP ISMND June 2024 Avocet BESS
EXHIBIT NO 5 Final ISMND June 2024 Avocet BESS
EXHIBIT NO 6 Ordinance 24-2412
Attachments:
DISCUSSION: (Item 35 to 36)
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION STUDY PHASE I
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 24-076 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL
REVENUE (CITY COUNCIL)
2024-065835.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the Classification and Compensation Study Phase I recommendations; and
2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 24-076 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET IN THE
GENERAL FUND."
Resolution 24-076
Segal and HR- Classification and Compensation Phase I
Proposed New Classifications
Attachments:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
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)
2024-048036.Item No.
Recommendation: TAKE the following actions:
1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested ) members to all commissions except Planning Commission and Environmental Commission;
3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated
Organizations;
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.
Exhibit 1 - August 6, 2024, Agenda Report Attachments:
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS
OF THE PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council /Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority /Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.
COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS
NECESSARY)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024AGENDAHousing Authority/Successor Agency/City Council
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT